28 32 1900 http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/3ef123d173ac59f1549c65b759931fe7.pdf 40a6670e60918d7cb5dfc135d1bd82b4 PDF Text Text JANUARY 2023 VOLUME 85, NO. 1 O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E S E A F A R E R S I N T E R N AT I O N A L U N I O N AT L A N T I C , G U L F, L A K E S A N D I N L A N D W AT E R S , A F L- C I O Bisso Boatmen Ratify Contract 3-Year Pact Features Numerous Gains SIU members employed by E.N. Bisso & Son recently approved a new contract that boosts wages and includes many other improvements. Negotiations took place in New Orleans in mid-November; voting concluded Nov. 23. The photo above includes members of the respective bargaining committees. Pictured from left in the Crescent City are SIU Deckhand Delegate Jacob Toler, Bisso Operations Manager Timothy Michel, Bisso President Matt Holzhalb, Bisso VP Mike Vitt, SIU Port Agent Chris Westbrook, SIU Alternate Delegate Todd Rabalais, Bisso HR Manager Ashley Sorrells, SIU Wheelman Delegate Ian Strother, Bisso CFO Casey Willis and SIU Engineer Delegate Kevin Wells. The photo at immediate right, taken in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, includes boatmen from the Vera Bisso along with SIU delegates and Westbrook (third from right). Page 3. Oakland Thanksgiving Event Another Rousing Success The yearly pre-Thanksgiving feast at the hiring hall in Oakland, California, took place Nov. 22 and featured an array of U.S. congressional representatives, military personnel, company executives – and of course, Seafarers, SIU retirees and their families. Pictured at the gathering are members of the 4th Marine Division, 23rd Regiment Color Guard along with (front, from left) Chief Cook Ronald Williams, AB Paul Clow, AB Josesimo Balerite, Recertified Bosun Ritche Acuman and ACU Mohamed Wasel. Pictured from right to left in the second row are SIU Port Agent J.B. Niday, SIU VP Government Services Nicholas Celona and retired Recertified Steward George Pino, along with the color guard. Page 5. Steward Departments Brighten Holiday at Sea Continuing a decades-long tradition, steward-department Seafarers made extra efforts to help ensure an enjoyable Thanksgiving for their respective shipmates throughout the fleet. Among those providing scrumptious holiday fare at sea was Recertified Steward Cleto Lindong (left in photo at immediate right) aboard the Safmarine Ngami. He’s pictured with vessel master Capt. William Fisher. Enjoying a meal aboard the Maersk Line, Limited vessel are (from left in photo above) QMED Brandon Thornton, AB Alex Busby, SA Santiago Aquino, AB Orlando Da Cruz and QEE Matthew Yowell. Pages 10-11. SHBP Scholarship Info Page 9 79200_SEAFARERS_Jan23_X.indd 1 SIU Year in Review Page 20 12/20/22 12:07 PM �President’s Report Big Wins for Maritime The most recently enacted National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) contains a number of key victories for the U.S. Merchant Marine, and I’m proud to say the SIU played an active role in helping secure many of the components. One of the particularly noteworthy developments is the doubling of the new U.S. Tanker Security Program (TSP) from the initial 10 ships later this year to 20 in the year 2024. Not only will this mean more shipboard jobs, it also will strengthen U.S. national security by reducing potential reliance on foreign ships and crews. In what I would describe as a “lessons learned” section, the legislation boosts Jones Act enforcement through a series of smart procedural mandates. This should help preserve American jobs while making it harder for foreign-flag interests to attempt “crisis arbitrage” – taking advantage of situations such as natural disasters just Michael Sacco to make a buck. The NDAA also has a lot of meat when it comes to modernizing the mariner credentialing system and reducing the current backlogs. As Seafarers know, these are critical steps that absolutely affect U.S. national, economic and homeland security. Other elements of the bill focus on maintaining safe workplaces, making it easier for military veterans with sea time to enter our industry, and guaranteeing shore leave for our brothers and sisters in the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration fleet. Finally, the legislation includes this “Sense of Congress on Merchant Marine” that is straightforward and powerful: “It is the sense of Congress that the United States Merchant Marine is a critical part of the national infrastructure of the United States, and the men and women of the United States Merchant Marine are essential workers.” Our legislative team deserves kudos for helping advance your interests – and our rank-and-file members deserve credit, too. Your professionalism and reliability strengthen our voice on Capitol Hill (and at other levels of government). Candidly, your support of SPAD, the union’s voluntary political action fund, also makes a big difference. It’s vital for helping us promote and protect not just the SIU but the broader U.S. Merchant Marine. I look forward to watching all of this play out and to helping make it happen. Brotherhood of the Sea Whether you’re flipping through printed pages or scrolling online, a look at pretty much any issue of the LOG gives readers a good idea of what we’re all about. In this edition alone, our coverage reflects the SIU securing great contracts, saving lives at sea, brightening the holidays for one another, engaging in grassroots political action, and even speaking up for mariners on the world stage. Additionally, the class photos from our affiliated school in Piney Point, Maryland, are more than just potential keepsakes. They reflect the steady operations of a world-class training facility – one that serves as a gateway for career advancement. And, the apprentice photos show the next generation of Seafarers (who’ll benefit greatly from what we’re working on now). We need to make sure these young women and men continue entering our industry. Not to be overlooked are the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan Scholarships that are available to members and their dependents. Be sure to check on those details, apply if it’s something that might help you, and encourage others to do the same. Last but definitely not least, read the answers in our “Inquiring Seafarer” feature. (By the way, that feature has run in the LOG off and on for decades.) Those comments from longtime members again reflect an organization that has a lot to offer and much to be proud of. Now, let’s continue our momentum in the New Year! Pictured at the ceremony are (from left) AMP President Ku’uhaku Park, U.S. Rep. Jenniffer González-Colón (R-Puerto Rico) and SIU Exec. VP Augie Tellez. AMP Salutes Rep. González-Colón The leading U.S. domestic maritime coalition recently honored a longtime backer of the industry. The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) on Nov. 16 presented U.S. Rep. Jenniffer GonzálezColón (R-Puerto Rico) with its American Maritime Champion Award. According to the coalition, “The award recognizes individuals or groups of individuals who have added to the rich heritage of the United States as a maritime nation through their professional contributions, courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.” The SIU is an AMP affiliate; SIU Executive Vice President Augie Tellez represented the union at the awards ceremony. “In her role as the Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico, Rep. González-Colón has been an ardent supporter of the Jones Act and American Maritime as a whole,” AMP noted in a news release. “She is a member of the U.S. House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and possesses a deep understanding of the importance of a robust national maritime capacity. Rep. González-Colón is a champion of the Puerto Rican people on the issues that matter most to the Island.” “I am honored to have been selected for this award, finding myself in the company of many distinguished congressional leaders,” said GonzálezColón. “We all share a common goal of defending American industry and jobs and the preservation of our security of supply. Our economy moves based on what we can export and import; the maritime industry is the main artery of our supply chain and inserts our products in the market. The American shipping industry has served Puerto Rico for over a century, developing infrastructure, employees, fleets, specialized equipment, and systems, and continuing to improve them, which assists the recovery of Puerto Rico with the presence of a regular route system. We have seen how having direct, reliable, and expeditious service lifts up our economy. The current effort in the modernization of the fleet is critical for the reliability of service and drives an investment in the American shipbuilding in which many Puerto Rican workers are part of the team in the mainland, as well as creating and sustaining port and shipping jobs in Puerto Rico in support of our export and import industries.” “Representative González-Colón has been a steadfast leader in her commitment to the people she serves, including the men and women of American maritime in Puerto Rico,” said AMP President Ku’uhaku Park. “She understands not only the importance of a reliable, on-time American supply chain to and from Puerto Rico, as was seen during the pandemic and supply-chain disruption, but also the larger significance of ensuring national security through a strong shipbuilding and merchant mariner capacity.” Union Assists Maritime Ally in Important Drive O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E S E A F A R E R S I N T E R N AT I O N A L U N I O N AT L A N T I C , G U L F, L A K E S A N D I N L A N D W AT E R S , A F L- C I O Volume 85 Number 1 January 2023 The SIU online: www.seafarers.org The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 1086-4636) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters, AFL-CIO; 5201 Capital Gateway Drive; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Periodicals postage paid at Southern Maryland 20790-9998. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Communications Director, Jordan Biscardo; Assistant Communications Director & Managing Editor/ Production, Jim Guthrie; Assistant Editor, Nick Merrill; Administrative Support, Jenny Stokes. Copyright © 2023 Seafarers International Union, AGLIW. All Rights Reserved. The Seafarers International Union engaged an environmentally friendly printer for the production of this newspaper. The SIU is assisting with a (free) membership drive for American Maritime Voices, which is affiliated with the coalition American Maritime Partnership. Individuals are encouraged to sign up online. This is a grassroots effort to stand up for the Jones Act. Reversed to White Reversed to White 2 Seafarers LOG 79200_SEAFARERS_Jan23_X.indd 2 January 2023 12/20/22 12:09 PM �Deckhand Ryan Bryce (left) discusses the new contract with bargaining committee members Ian Strother (center) and Jacob Toler. SIU boatmen are pictured Nov. 23 outside the company’s fleet office in New Orleans. SIU Port Agent Chris Westbrook is at center in photo above, and fourth from right in the photo below. Bisso Boatmen Ratify Three-Year Contract SIU members employed by E.N. Bisso & Son unanimously have ratified a three-year contract featuring substantial gains. The union represents 70 boatmen at Bisso, which is headquartered in New Orleans. They work as wheelmen, deckhands and engineers aboard a fleet of 14 tugs, providing ship docking and offshore towing services. Negotiations took place Nov. 15-17 in New Orleans. Ratification began immediately thereafter and concluded Nov. 23. The SIU negotiating committee consisted of Port Agent Chris Westbrook, Engineer Delegate Kevin Wells, Wheelman Delegate Ian Strother, Deckhand Delegate Jacob Toler and alternate Delegate Todd Rabalais. “We had a lot of experience on the committee, along with some newer guys,” Westbrook said. “The company, to their credit, stepped up and negotiated a package that reflects the current labor market. They recognize the value of their employees. I think the contract is a tremendous retention and attraction tool, and it’s a win-win for both sides.” Wells stated, “All in all, the negotiations were pretty tough, but in the end, both sides came to an agreement. After going out and speaking with the guys, everybody was very pleased. Personally, I was pleased with the company’s willingness to work with us.” He added that the annual wages increases are the largest he’s seen in his 35-year tenure with Bisso. “That’s the highlight to me and I think it’s the same for the rest of the guys,” Wells said. Strother, a nine-year employee, served as a bargaining-team member for the first time and said he found the process “interesting. At times we were joking, and at other times it was very stressful. I’m very happy with the SIU Helps in Delivery Of Mariner Message At Key United Nations Conference The global maritime industry faces massive changes related to new fuels – and the SIU is helping make sure mariners’ voices are heard throughout what undoubtedly will be a decades-long process. Most recently, this outreach consisted of longtime SIU member Lindsey Austin participating in the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change – abbreviated as COP27 (it’s the twenty-seventh such conference). The well-attended gathering took place Nov. 6-20 in Egypt. “I was really proud to represent working seafarers and especially to represent the SIU,” said Austin, a 10-year member currently sailing as a chief mate. “The industry’s goal is to be emissions-free or neutral by 2050, so mariner retraining is needed. Not only will we need to reskill and retrain, we’ll also need to attract and retain new people.” While the conference had a wide-ranging agenda, a highlight for shipboard personnel and their unions was the introduction of Maritime Just Transition Task Force. Formed by unions, vessel owners and United Nations entities, the group’s mission statement underscores that its objective is “to ensure that shipping’s response to the climate emergency puts seafarers and communities at the heart of the solution.” In that vein, COP27 included the unveiling of a new report commissioned by the Task Force. The research and findings pertain to mariner training and skills for decarbonized shipping. The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), touching on some of the report’s findings, noted, “The three emission-reduction scenarios assessed in the research January 2023 79200_SEAFARERS_Jan23.indd 3 way it turned out. “We tried to get the best agreement possible for our co-workers,” he added. “We didn’t necessarily get everything we wanted, but we did really well.” In addition to calling for yearly wage increases, the contract also boosts base pay; includes an immediate cost-of-living bonus for all ratings; and features a longevity bonus for highlight an immediate need to start putting the training infrastructure in place, to ensure hundreds of thousands of the world’s nearly two million seafarers are upskilled and empowered through the transition. Findings also suggest that a lack of certainty on alternative fuel options is having [undesirable] effects for seafarer training, as the global maritime community works towards a clearer decarbonization pathway in a post-fossil fuel era.” SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel – who chairs both the ITF Seafarers’ Section and the Maritime Just Transition Task Force and has been extensively involved in promoting mariner welfare around the globe – stated, “A Just Transition for shipping will require a commitment to safe crewing: having enough seafarers on board to allow for the safe handling of new fuels, technologies and ship designs.” (Heindel announced the federation’s sustainable shipping policy a year earlier.) COP27 attendees expressed appreciation for the specific recommendations contained in the Maritime Just Transition Task Force report. Those goals include committing to global labor standards, prioritizing mariner health and safety, investing in training, supporting career pathways, addressing attrition and recruitment, and more. Austin, who also participated in the 2021 COP meeting online, primarily took part in two of the COP27 panels. She found the experience “100 percent worthwhile. It’s always nice to be around a group of people who have a common cause and are passionate about it,” she stated. “People might not agree on the politics or science of climate change, but there is no question that change is coming in our industry. Now we have a plan.” She added that a comment from one of the other panelists underscored the importance of mariners participating in COP27 and in future related events. “The sentiment was that we wouldn’t talk about farming without including farmers, and we shouldn’t talk about the maritime industry without seafarers,” Austin said. “That may sound basic but it’s a good point and it reinforces the need for us to be involved.” employees who’ve been with the company for at least 30 years. The pact maintains medical coverage at the top level available through the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan (Core Plus), adds a paid holiday, expands the bereavement clause, doubles the rate for maintenance and cure, and doubles the reimbursement for personal protective equipment. SIU member Lindsey Austin takes notes during one of the discussions at COP27. She also addressed attendees, providing the perspective of an active mariner. Seafarers LOG 3 12/19/22 11:44 AM �Pictured from left in the back row are Chief Steward John Greubel, AB Ed Gavagan, Bosun Charles Hill, AB Nick Carey, OMU Javier Murillo Solorzano and OMU Jose Smith. Seated (from left) are GVA Ricardo Escorcia, AB James Riley, AB Andrew Graham and Chief Cook Jose Clotter. Chief Cook Jose Clotter (left) is pictured with the rescued migrants. American Phoenix Crew Rescues Migrants SIU members sailing aboard the American Phoenix were in the right place at the right time, and helped to rescue a raft full of Cuban migrants adrift in the Straits of Florida on Nov. 22. The SIU members sailing aboard the Seabulk-operated tanker included: Recertified Bosun Charles Hill; ABs Nicholas Carey, Edward Gavagan, Andrew Graham, Edward Majesky and James Riley; QEP Benjamin Mathews; OMUs Damir Josipovic, Javier Murillo Solorzano and Jose Smith; Steward Baker John Greubel, Chief Cook Jose Clotter and GVA Ricardo Escorcia. The officers aboard the vessel are represented by the Seafarers-affiliated American Maritime Officers. Vessel master Capt. Thomas Liebsch reported, “At 0742 local time on November 22, while the American Phoenix was transiting from Port Everglades to the Southwest Pass, the 2nd Mate and lookout, AB Andrew Graham, spotted a small object approximately 3.5 nautical miles from the vessel. Upon further inspection, they could see a raft with men onboard, waving their arms and a flag.” Graham stated, “We saw an object from afar and when it got closer, I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw people trying to flag us down. I thought it was trash at first, they were being pushed into the Gulf of Mexico and had minimal supplies left. They may have had a grave outcome if we hadn’t spotted their little makeshift raft.” The raft was described by the captain as a “makeshift craft, poorly constructed of plywood and Styrofoam and with an open bottom, with seven Cuban migrants onboard.” After contacting the United States Coast Guard Sector Key West, the crew of the American Phoenix was first advised to remain in the area, and then later instructed to attempt a rescue and bring the migrants aboard. Liebsch continued, “At 0828 local time, the USCG asked if the vessel would attempt a rescue and disembark the mi- grants from the raft onto the ship. The Chief Mate and Bosun Charles Hill directed ABs Andrew Graham, Ed Gavagan, Eddie Majesky and Nick Carey, and QMED Benjamin Mathews to rig the accommodation and pilot ladders and prepare life rings and heaving lines. With the Captain giving rudder commands, AB James Riley carefully steered the vessel closer to the raft and the crew was able to get a sea painter over by using a line throwing appliance. Once the raft was safely alongside, all seven migrants were transferred to the ship at 1015 local time.” Clotter provided translation assistance between the crew and the migrants. He stated, “The Chief Mate asked me to help translate once they determined the men were Cuban. Upon boarding the vessel, I questioned the men to make sure they did not have any weapons, and asked if they were looking for help. They responded that they were in need of help, and that they had been out at sea for nine days.” Clotter added, “The steward department gathered some fruit and water for them, and then my wife, who was working on another ship at the time, suggested that I offer to give them some spare clothes to change into, once I shared the news with her. So I did just that – I gave them pants and shirts, and also asked the rest of the crew to join in as well, if they had anything to spare.” The captain agreed, saying, “Chief Cook Jose Clotter, GVA Ricardo Escorcia and OMU Javier Murillo Solorzano did a fantastic job of translating so the crew could better help and provide comfort for the migrants. Additional engine room personnel who provided assistance in the engine control room and on deck included OMUs Damir Josipovic and Jose Smith.” He concluded his report: “The vessel proceeded towards Key West to rendezvous with USCG Cutter Vigorous. QMED Mathews helped the men all properly don their lifejackets in VP Harris Reiterates Support SIU VP Government Services Nicholas Celona (left) and United States Vice President Kamala Harris meet at a recent labor gathering in San Francisco. Harris is a longtime friend of the SIU. During the meeting, she underscored her ongoing support for the U.S. Merchant Marine and for workers’ rights. 4 Seafarers LOG 79200_SEAFARERS_Jan23_X.indd 4 The raft as seen from the SIU-crewed American Phoenix. preparation for the transfer to the cutter. At 1254 local time, the cutter launched a RIB (rigid inflatable boat) and the seven migrants boarded via the accommodation ladder at 1312 local time.” Sunshine State Helps Save 9 On October 16, while transiting the Florida Straits en route from Jacksonville, Florida, to Port Arthur, Texas, the mate on watch aboard the Sunshine State (Intrepid Personnel and Provisioning) noticed what he thought to be an unusually small sailboat on the starboard bow. Further investigation revealed a makeshift craft overloaded with refugees making various signals indicating distress. Closer inspection revealed a homemade, small craft consisting of plastic or foam blocks cobbled together along with a small windsurfing sail. Under advisement from the Coast Guard, the Sunshine State circled the craft to calm the seas until a U.S. Customs vessel arrived on scene. The SIU crew of the Sunshine State included Recertified Bosun Randell Porter; ABs Carlos Avila, Daniel Harris, Paul Riley and Lloyd Stock; QE3 Manolito Garcia; Steward/Baker Mamie Porter and GVA Ernesto Martinez. January 2023 12/20/22 12:11 PM �U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee (D-California) U.S. Rep. John Garamendi (D-California) Yardena Wolf Chief of Staff, Office of U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-California) Patriot Contract Services President Lance Bardo, SIU VP Nick Marrone Oakland Thanksgiving Event a Success The yearly pre-Thanksgiving gathering at the hiring hall in Oakland, California, once again proved smooth, successful – and filling. Locally renowned for decades, the 2022 iteration took place in its usual slot on the Tuesday before the holiday (Nov. 22). The event featured a comprehensive menu, remarks from union officials and guests, and relaxed fellowship. Among those addressing the crowd of approximately 120 people were U.S. Rep. John Garamendi (D-California), U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee (D-California), U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Andrew Sugimoto and Yardena Wolf, chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (DCalifornia). Guests included rank-and-file SIU members and their families, SIU re- tirees, shipping company executives, representatives from various labor organizations, and others. Among the vessel operators represented at the traditional feast were Matson, Patriot, Pasha, Crowley and Starlight Marine. “Our theme this year really focused on giving thanks and also on unity,” said SIU Vice President Government Services Nicholas Celona, long the driving force behind the event. “One point I emphasized is that we can disagree about policies, but we have to stay unified. We’re Americans and we’re all in this together.” Other speakers shared those sentiments and also underscored their support for the U.S. Merchant Marine. Editor’s note: Thanks to Charles Farruggia for supplying the photos on this page. SIU VP Nicholas Celona (center) is pictured with International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 8 Business Reps Ryan Lange (left) and Greg Hardeman. Members of the 4th Marine Division, 23rd Regiment Color Guard and retired Recertified Steward George Pino (right, holding U.S. Merchant Marine flag) help kick off the event. SIU Oakland Port Agent J.B. Niday (right) chats with guests from Carpenters Local 2233. Pictured from left are Arturo Rodriguez, Tim Favaloro and Francisco Martinez. January 2023 79200_SEAFARERS_Jan23.indd 5 In photo at immediate left, U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Andrew Sugimoto (right) addresses the audience as VP Nick Marrone looks on. Pictured from left (photo above) are SIU VP Nicholas Celona, Richard Carpeneti (former president of the San Francisco Housing Authority) and Larry Mazzola Jr. (president of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local 38). Bosun Victor Frazier (center) and his family enjoy the gathering. Seafarers LOG 5 12/19/22 11:44 AM �Pictured from left to right are OS Levi Gorokhovsky, Bosun Santos Contreras, Chief Officer Gary Bigham, OS Destini Dunlap, OS Robert Freer, OS Ryan Heinberger and UA Carl Piercy. Chief Cook Walter Schoppe Longtime Seafarer Praises Cable Ship Comrades Bosun Robert O’Connell recently was moved to write to the staff of the Seafarers LOG, detailing his experiences while sailing aboard the cable ship Decisive late last year. The vessel, operated by Subcom, was tasked a cable-laying operation in the Mediterranean Sea, which lasted about 40 days. O’Connell embraced the challenge, saying, “I caught the AB job and hadn’t been on one of those cable ships in 20 years. It’s an interesting operation.” He joined the SIU in 1991, as part of Class 475, and sailed until 2004. He left the industry for personal reasons, but returned to sailing in 2019. While the trip was unique in its own way, what inspired him to catalogue the voyage was his collective interaction with the rest of the crew: “They showed great teamwork, and were able and willing to perform any task given to them.” He added, “What really stuck out to me was how the apprentices and ordinaries really stood up. They really impressed me. There was nothing they couldn’t do. They worked together, stayed happy and upbeat and got the job done. And it was a long job.” O’Connell also stated that in conversations with the captain, Eric Ellsworth, the vessel master mentioned more than once how pleased he was with the work of the apprentices. O’Connell wanted to highlight the efforts of the following crew members while he was aboard: Bosun Santos Contreras, Bosun’s Mate Jerry Dingal, ABs Suallah Osman, John Reid and Cameron Ruthlev, OSs Destini Dunlap, Robert Freer, Levi Gorokhovsky, and Darius Parker, Chief Electrician Casey Frederick, MDR Luke Mueller, CASJ Dominador Diaz, OMU Kasim Ahmed, Chief Steward Gregory Johnson, Chief Cook Walter Schoppe, Third Cook Virgilio Brosoto, SA Mahmoud Fares, GVAs Khaleel Boatner, Donato Camandang, Verna Dotson, Apprentice Preston Stine plays guitar during Justo Guity, Ryan Heimberger, Ruby his coffee break. Jones, Salah Mohmohd, Kassem Salah and Van Valladolid, and Apprentices Preston Stine and Carl Piercy. Regarding the work of Chief Cook Schoppe – who has sailed with the SIU for more than 40 years – O’Connell noted, “The food was great. He’s a real professional.” He concluded by saying, “It made me feel good that the SIU tradition of good seamanship and work ethic hasn’t been lost. My hat’s off to them.” AB Suallah Osman (left) and OS Levi Gorokhovsky take inventory and stow gear for the cable operations. Observance Includes Merchant Mariners The U.S. Merchant Marine was included in the Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony Dec. 7 in the nation’s capital. The event, hosted by Friends of the National World War II Memorial and the National Park Service, took place at the World War II Memorial. Retired Recertified Bosun Dan Marcus attended the ceremony and provided these photos. The posed photo by the wreaths includes (from left) Deputy Maritime Administrator Lucinda Lessley and Adm. Christopher W. Grady, who serves as the twelfth Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. 6 Seafarers LOG 79200_SEAFARERS_Jan23.indd 6 January 2023 12/19/22 11:44 AM �CHEERFUL VISIT – AB Donald Desir (second from left) meets with personnel from the Baltimore International Seafarers Center aboard the ARC Defender (TOTE Services). The ladies brought gifts for the crew to brighten their time in Charm City. ABOARD MAERSK SARATOGA – Bosun Kemer Rojas (left) and AB Ramon Guity are pictured aboard the Maersk Line, Limited ship in mid-November in Kuwait. ABOARD MAERSK DURBAN – QMED Sammy Montana cuts a metal pipe fitting with an electric jigsaw. At Sea and Ashore with the SIU WELCOME ASHORE IN TACOMA – Bosun Mark Hoffman (left), pictured at the hiring hall with SIU Port Agent Warren Asp, receives his first pension check. Hoffman started sailing with the union in 1987. WELCOME ASHORE IN PHILLY – Recertified Steward Jeff Beasley (left) picks up his first pension check at the hiring hall following a 40-year career. His daughter, Leilani, is in the center, while SIU Port Agent Joe Baselice is at right. WELCOME ASHORE IN NEW ORLEANS – Longtime SIU member and delegate Capt. Terry Murley (left), who spent his entire 44-year career at Crescent Towing, picks up his first retirement check at the hiring hall. SIU Port Agent Chris Westbrook is at right. TAKING THE OATH IN OAKLAND – Chief Cook Kirk Fisher (center in photo at left) receives his A-book at the hiring hall. He’s pictured with SIU Port Agent J.B. Niday (right) and SIU Patrolman Dylan Rivera. In the larger group photo above, SA Stephen Nowell (center, with hand raised) takes the oath prior to receiving his B-book at the hall. Pictured from left are SIU Guam Port Agent Victor Sahagon, MDR Yan Paing (partially visible), Niday, Rivera, Nowell, SA Ahmed Abubaker, OS Abdelrahim Salih, and Chief Cook Ashley Graham. HELPING AT THE HALL – QEE Randy Slue takes a busman’s holiday by volunteering at the hall in Jacksonville, Florida. “He always comes through for us,” said SIU Port Agent Ashley Nelson. January 2023 79200_SEAFARERS_Jan23.indd 7 Seafarers LOG 7 12/19/22 11:44 AM �HONING SKILLS – Mariners from the Algol and Capella are pictured following small-arms training. From left: Capt. Raymond Davis, Electrician Salah Saleh, GUDE Ruel Decrepito, Electrician Alex Canada, Recertified Bosun Artis Williams, Capt. Andrew Diamond and Recertified Bosun Ritche Acuman. At Sea and Ashore with the SIU ABOARD USNS MAURY – GVA Brian Peralta (seated) is surprised with a chocolate mousse cake in celebration of his retirement from sailing. Chief Steward Rhonda Jenkins is at left while vessel master Capt. Jon Skogland is at right aboard the Ocean Shipholdings-operated vessel. ABOARD MAUNAWILI – SIU Guam Port Agent Victor Sahagon (right) meets with Seafarers aboard the Matson ship. Chief Cook Carmelo Dela Cruz is at left while Recertified Steward Christopher Amigable is at center. A-BOOK IN WILMINGTON – AB Brandon Urich (right) receives his A-seniority book. He’s pictured at the hiring hall with SIU Patrolman Jesse Sunga Jr. A-BOOKS IN FLORIDA – Picking up their respective A-seniority books at the Jacksonville hall are (left in photo above) QMED George Box and (left in photo below) Bosun Terry Hester. Box is pictured with SIU Safety Director Adam Bucalo, while Hester is shown with SIU Port Agent Ashley Nelson. FULL BOOKS IN HOUSTON – Two Seafarers recently received their respective B-books at the Houston hall. They are AB Adolf Abbey (right in photo at right, with SIU Patrolman Clay Casteel) and AB Daniel Hanback (left in photo at left, with SIU Patrolman Kelly Krick). MILESTONE IN JERSEY – AB Dennis Saggese (right in photo at immediate right) receives his A-seniority book at the hall in Jersey City, New Jersey. SIU Patrolman Jose Argueta is at left. 8 Seafarers LOG 79200_SEAFARERS_Jan23.indd 8 January 2023 12/19/22 11:44 AM �SHBP Offers Scholarships For 2023 Previously Non-Selected Applicants May Reapply if Still Eligible The Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan (SHBP) Scholarship Program will offer eight awards totaling $132,000 for the 2023 calendar year. Three scholarships will be designated for Seafarers while five will be targeted for spouses and dependents. One of the endowments reserved for Seafarers totals $20,000 and is intended to help defray the costs associated with attending a four-year, college-level course of study. The remaining two are in the amount of $6,000 each and are designed as two-year awards for study at a postsecondary vocational school or community college. Each of the five scholarships for spouses and dependents is for $20,000. Now is an ideal time to begin the application process. The first step is to obtain a scholarship program booklet. This package contains eligibility information, procedures for applying for the scholarships and an application form. Union members and their dependents now have three avenues through which they may obtain this booklet. Prospective applicants may request these booklets via mail by completing and mailing the form provided. Booklets may also be obtained by visiting any SIU hall. Finally, applicants may obtain the booklet online by visiting www.seafarers.org, go to the Benefits menu, open the “Core Plus and Core Benefits” section, scroll to “Applications and Forms,” and select Scholarship Application. Although the booklet says 2021, all information is still current for the 2023 SHBP Scholarships. Once the scholarship booklet has been received, applicants should check the eligibility criteria. They should also begin collecting and assembling the remainder of the paperwork needed to submit with the full application, which must be received by April 15, 2023. A scholarship selection committee, consisting of a panel of professional educators, will examine the high school grades of all applicants as well as evaluate scores from their Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SAT) and American College Tests (ACT). Accordingly, arrangements should be made by applicants who have not done so to take these tests no later than February 2023. Doing so will virtually assure that the results reach the evaluation committee in time for review. Seafarers and dependents who previously applied for the scholarship program and were not selected are encouraged to apply again this year, provided they still meet the eligibility requirements. Please send me the 2023 SHBP Scholarship Program Booklet which contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and a copy of the application form. Name .......................................................................................................................................... Street Address ............................................................................................................................ City, State, Zip Code................................................................................................................... Telephone Number ( ) .......................................................................................................... This application is for: Self Dependent Mail this completed form to: Scholarship Program, Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, 5201 Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs, MD 20746 1/23 Annual Funding Notice For SIU Pacific District Pension Plan Introduction This notice, which federal law requires all pension plans to furnish on an annual basis, includes important information about the funding status of your multiemployer pension plan (the “Plan”). It also includes general information about the benefit payments guaranteed by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (“PBGC”), a federal insurance agency. All traditional pension plans (called “defined benefit pension plans”) must provide this notice every year regardless of their funding status. This notice does not mean that the Plan is terminating. It is provided for informational purposes and you are not required to respond in any way. This notice is required by federal law. This notice is for the plan year beginning August 1, 2021 and ending July 31, 2022 (the “2021 Plan Year”). How Well Funded Is Your Plan The law requires the administrator of the Plan to tell you how well the Plan is funded, using a measure called the “funded percentage.” The Plan divides its assets by its liabilities on the Valuation Date for the plan year to get this percentage. In general, the higher the percentage, the better funded the plan. The Plan’s funded percentage for the 2021 Plan Year and each of the two preceding Plan Years is shown in the chart below. The chart also states the value of the Plan’s assets and liabilities for the same period. Funded Percentage 2021 Plan Year Valuation Date August 1, 2021 Funded Percentage Over 100% Value of Assets $111,300,133 Value of Liabilities $105,199,118 2020 Plan Year August 1, 2020 Over 100% $106,834,294 $102,467,876 2019 Plan Year August 1, 2019 Over 100% $106,530,327 $ 99,134,084 Year-End Fair Market Value of Assets The asset values in the chart above are measured as of the Valuation Date. They also are “actuarial values.” Actuarial values differ from market values in that they do not fluctuate daily based on changes in the stock or other markets. Actuarial values smooth out those fluctuations and can allow for more predictable levels of future contributions. Despite the fluctuations, market values tend to show a clearer picture of a plan’s funded status at a given point in time. The asset values in the chart below are market values and are measured on the last day of each plan year. The chart also includes the year-end market value of the Plan’s assets for each of the two preceding plan years. The value of the Plan assets shown as of July 31, 2022 is an estimate based on the most accurate unaudited financial information available at the time this notice was prepared. The final audited information on the Plan’s assets will be reported on the Plan’s 2021 annual report filed with the Department of Labor in May 2023. Fair Market Value of Assets July 31, 2022 $110,134,839 July 31, 2021 $119,994,941 July 31, 2020 $101,823,920 Endangered, Critical, or Critical and Declining Status Under federal pension law, a plan generally is in “endangered” status if its funded percentage is less than 80 percent. A plan is in “critical” status if the funded percentage is less than 65 percent (other factors may also apply). A plan is in “critical and declining” status if it is in critical status and is projected to become insolvent (run out of money to pay benefits) within 15 years (or within 20 years if a special rule applies). If a pension plan enters endangered status, the trustees of the plan are required to adopt a funding improvement plan. Similarly, if a pension plan enters critical status or critical and declining status, the trustees of the plan are required to adopt a rehabilitation plan. Funding improvement and rehabilitation plans establish steps and benchmarks for pension plans to improve their funding status over a specified period of time. The plan sponsor of a plan in critical and declining status may apply for approval to amend the plan to reduce current and future payment obligations to participants and beneficiaries. The Plan was not in endangered, critical, or critical and declining status in the 2021 Plan Year. Participant Information The total number of participants and beneficiaries covered by the Plan on the valuation date was 2,050. Of this number, 785 were current employees, 862 were retired and receiving benefits, and 403 were retired or no longer working for the employer and have a right to future benefits. Funding & Investment Policies Every pension plan must have a procedure to establish a funding policy for plan objectives. A funding policy relates to how much money is needed to pay promised benefits. Plan benefits are funded by employer contributions and investment returns on those contributions. Commencing January 1, 2016, the shipping companies have agreed to make contributions to the Plan and may agree through collective bargaining in the future to make additional contributions as necessary to satisfy the minimum funding standards of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) and the Internal Revenue Code (“Code”). The Plan’s funding policy is to continue to fund Plan benefits in this manner in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA and the Code. Pension plans also have investment policies. These generally are written guidelines or general instructions for making investment management decisions. The investment policy of the Plan is to maintain a portfolio of investments which is conservative in nature. The Trustees, working with experienced investment consultants, monitor and make appropriate changes to the Plan’s investments, seeking to achieve positive investment results over the long term. Under the Plan’s investment policy, the Plan’s assets were allocated among the following categories of investments, as of the end of the 2021 Plan Year. These allocations are percentages of total assets: Asset Allocations Percentage 1. Cash (Interest bearing and non-interest bearing) 2.9% January 2023 79200_SEAFARERS_Jan23.indd 9 2. U.S. Government securities 0.0% 3. Corporate debt instruments 0.0% 4. Corporate stocks (other than employer securities): 22.2% 5. Real estate (other than employer real property): 8.5% 6. Value of interest in registered investment companies (e.g., mutual funds) 62.3% 7. Other 4.1% Right to Request a Copy of the Annual Report Pension plans must file annual reports with the US Department of Labor. The report is called the “Form 5500.” These reports contain financial and other information. You may obtain an electronic copy of your Plan’s annual report by going to www.efast.dol.gov and using the search tool. Annual reports also are available from the US Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration’s Public Disclosure Room at 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room N- 1513, Washington, DC 20210, or by calling 202-693-8673. Or you may obtain a copy of the Plan’s annual report by making a written request to the plan administrator, Ms. Michelle Chang, at 730 Harrison Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94107. Annual reports for the 2020 Plan Year and earlier plan years are available now. The annual report for the 2021 Plan Year will be available when it is filed with the Employee Benefits Security Administration in May 2022. Annual reports do not contain personal information, such as the amount of your accrued benefit. You may contact the plan administrator at 415-764-4993 or the address above if you want information about your accrued benefits. Summary of Rules Governing Insolvent Plans Federal law has a number of special rules that apply to financially troubled multiemployer plans that become insolvent, either as ongoing plans or plans terminated by mass withdrawal. The plan administrator is required by law to include a summary of these rules in the annual funding notice. A plan is insolvent for a plan year if its available financial resources are not sufficient to pay benefits when due for that plan year. An insolvent plan must reduce benefit payments to the highest level that can be paid from the plan’s available resources. If such resources are not enough to pay benefits at the level specified by law (see Benefit Payments Guaranteed by the PBGC, below), the plan must apply to the PBGC for financial assistance. The PBGC will loan the plan the amount necessary to pay benefits at the guaranteed level. Reduced benefits may be restored if the plan’s financial condition improves. A plan that becomes insolvent must provide prompt notice of its status to participants and beneficiaries, contributing employers, labor unions representing participants, and PBGC. In addition, participants and beneficiaries also must receive information regarding whether, and how, their benefits will be reduced or affected, including loss of a lump sum option. This Plan is not insolvent and is over 100% funded. Benefit Payments Guaranteed by the PBGC The maximum benefit that the PBGC guarantees is set by law. Only benefits that you have earned a right to receive and that cannot be forfeited (called vested benefits) are guaranteed. There are separate insurance programs with different benefit guarantees and other provisions for singleemployer plans and multiemployer plans. Your Plan is covered by PBGC’s multiemployer program. Specifically, the PBGC guarantees a monthly benefit payment equal to 100 percent of the first $11 of the Plan’s monthly benefit accrual rate, plus 75 percent of the next $33 of the accrual rate, times each year of credited service. The PBGC’s maximum guarantee, therefore, is $35.75 per month times a participant’s years of credited service. Example 1: If a participant with 10 years of credited service has an accrued monthly benefit of $600, the accrual rate for purposes of determining the PBGC guarantee would be determined by dividing the monthly benefit by the participant’s years of service ($600/10), which equals $60. The guaranteed amount for a $60 monthly accrual rate is equal to the sum of $11 plus $24.75 (.75 x $33), or $35.75. Thus, the participant’s guaranteed monthly benefit is $357.50 ($35.75 x 10). Example 2: If the participant in Example 1 has an accrued monthly benefit of $200, the accrual rate for purposes of determining the guarantee would be $20 (or $200/10). The guaranteed amount for a $20 monthly accrual rate is equal to the sum of $11 plus $6.75 (.75 x $9), or $17.75. Thus, the participant’s guaranteed monthly benefit would be $177.50 ($17.75 x 10). The PBGC guarantees pension benefits payable at normal retirement age and some early retirement benefits. In addition, the PBGC guarantees qualified preretirement survivor benefits (which are preretirement death benefits payable to the surviving spouse of a participant who dies before starting to receive benefit payments). In calculating a person’s monthly payment, the PBGC will disregard any benefit increases that were made under a plan within 60 months before the earlier of the plan’s termination or insolvency (or benefits that were in effect for less than 60 months at the time of termination or insolvency). Similarly, the PBGC does not guarantee benefits above the normal retirement benefit, disability benefits not in pay status, or non-pension benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, death benefits, vacation pay, or severance pay. For additional information about the PBGC and the pension insurance program guarantees, go to the Multiemployer Page on PBGC’s website at www.pbgc.gov/prac/multiemployer. Please contact your employer or fund administrator for specific information about your pension plan or pension benefit. PBGC does not have that information. See “Where to Get More Information about Your Plan,” below. Where to Get More Information For more information about this notice, you may contact Ms. Michelle Chang, Administrator, SIU Pacific District Pension Plan, at 730 Harrison Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94107, 415-764-4993. For identification purposes, the official plan number is 001, the plan sponsor is the Board of Trustees of the SIU Pacific District Pension Plan, and the employer identification number or “EIN” is 94-6061923. Seafarers LOG 9 12/19/22 11:44 AM �From left, Chief Cook Robert Wright, SA Santiago Aquino and Recertified Steward Cleto Lindong stand behind some of their handiwork aboard the Safmarine Ngami. Recertified Steward Ali Matari led the way in making sure fellow mariners aboard the Maersk Hartford were well-fed on Thanksgiving. Pictured from left aboard the USNS Red Cloud are C/M Brad Lawhon, C/E Jared Ciavola, Chief Steward Dennis Dizon, SA Emily Lepley, QMED Floro Ponce, Chief Cook Alvinmar Aldana, Capt. Doug Nagy and SA Amado Angeles. Pictured clockwise, starting at front left are Chief Cook Nicoll Rodriguez, Capt. Gabor Ujvari, Recertified Steward Fakhruddin Malahi, ACU Nasser Alarqban and Chief Engineer Tommy Stillwachs aboard the President Wilson. SIU Steward Departments Deliver Thanksgiving Feasts Spending holidays at sea often comes with the job of being a mariner, but Seafarers and their shipmates still appreciate extra effort from the galley gangs on Thanksgiving. Based on recent communications to the LOG as well as online posts, such output proved quite evident Nov. 24 aboard SIU-crewed ships. Elaborate menus became the norm on vessels including the President Wilson (operated by APL), Safmarine Ngami (Maersk Line, Limited), USNS Red Cloud (Patriot), USNS Dahl (Patriot) and many others. Prior to press time, the union posted photos from those feasts, and the subsequent comments on the SIU Facebook page were voluminous and enthusiastic. They included: “There are some super-talented steward departments out there!” “Awesome job by the steward department. That is an impressive spread.” “I wouldn’t use the word effort. That is hard work!” “WOW what an awesome spread. Looks so tasty! Happy Thanksgiving.” Similar sentiments surfaced in related emails sent to the LOG, including this one from Safmarine Ngami vessel master Capt. William Fisher: “A strong shout-out to the steward department for an awesome job they did, as you can see in the pictures. (Recertified) Steward Cleto Lindong and Chief Cook Robert Wright and SA Santiago Aquino are some of the SIU’s finest.” With another Thanksgiving having passed, SIU galley gangs have upheld a tradition that’s almost as old as the union itself. Editor’s note: The photos on these two pages were submitted on Thanksgiving and in the days immediately afterward. Additional images are posted on the union’s Facebook page. The three photos directly above are from the Safmarine Ngami, as is the image that’s third from left, middle row, on page 10. The two photos at immediate left are from the President Wilson, while the remaining two (directly next to the one of the USNS Dahl crew) are from the USNS Red Cloud. Crew members aboard the USNS Dahl line up for a holiday feast. 10 Seafarers LOG 79200_SEAFARERS_Jan23.indd 10-11 January 2023 January 2023 Seafarers LOG 11 12/19/22 12:09 PM �Seafarers International Union Directory Inquiring Seafarer Michael Sacco, President Augustin Tellez, Executive Vice President David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer George Tricker, Vice President Contracts Tom Orzechowski, Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Editor’s note: This month’s question was answered by graduates of the most recent bosun recertification course in Piney Point, Maryland. Question: Why did you join the SIU and why have you remained with the union? Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast Joseph T. Soresi, Vice President Atlantic Coast Nicholas Celona, Vice President Government Services HEADQUARTERS 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 Nasser Hafid Recertified Bosun My dad was a sailor. What made me do what I do now is, seeing my dad support a wife and eight children. That’s what inspired me to join the SIU. Also, the money is good! Carlos Gibbons Recertified Bosun I joined with the hope of a better future – to put myself into a good financial position, and also because of the family time that this profession offers. I’ve stayed because of the many opportunities that the industry offers if you keep upgrading. Neftali Erausquin Recertified Bosun I enjoy traveling around the world and being part of a great union, the SIU. I’m proud to be a member and I definitely love the sea. Larry Dizon Recertified Bosun I joined the SIU back in 2005 and it has been a life-changing experience. I’ve developed skills and excelled in my chosen career. This has given my family a better life, and I plan to stay with the SIU. Ronald Poole Sr. Recertified Bosun Life in the union has been good for me and my family. I have two daughters in college and one more to go. The sky is the limit with the SIU. Richard Molina Blackman Recertified Bosun I joined the SIU in 2001 and it has been a great experience. I always wanted to be a seaman. The SIU has given me the opportunity to provide for me and my family. The SIU made me the man I am today, and I plan to retire with the union. ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #1C, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 GUAM P.O. Box 3328, Hagatna, Guam 96932 Cliffline Office Ctr. Bldg., Suite 103B 422 West O’Brien Dr., Hagatna, Guam 96910 (671) 477-1350 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St., Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 625 N. York St., Houston, TX 77003 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 5100 Belfort Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 281-2622 JERSEY CITY 104 Broadway, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (201) 434-6000 JOLIET 10 East Clinton St., Joliet, IL 60432 (815) 723-8002 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (251) 478-0916 NEW ORLEANS 3911 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 328-7545 NORFOLK 111 Mill Creek Parkway, Suite 100, Chesapeake, VA 23323 (757) 622-1892 OAKLAND 1121 7th St., Oakland, CA 94607 (510) 444-2360 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St., Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT 45353 St. George’s Avenue, Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 James B. Hall Recertified Bosun After I completed four years in the Navy, I went back to the small town where I grew up, went back to school and got a job. Within a year, I really missed going to sea. I considered re-enlisting but came across the SIU website and got into the apprentice program. I’ve remained with it because I enjoy travel and because the lifestyle is flexible. Pic From The Past In photo at right, workers in Rotterdam put the finishing touches on the stern of the Sea-Land McLean in 1972. SIU members crewed up the SL-7 shortly thereafter. The photo below (taken with a fisheye lens, from one of the port cranes) shows a longrange view of the ship at berth. PORT EVERGLADES 1221 S. Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 522-7984 SAN JUAN 659 Hill Side St., Summit Hills San Juan, PR 00920 (787) 721-4033 ST. LOUIS/ALTON 4581 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 TACOMA 3411 South Union Ave., Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 272-7774 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549-4001/4002 12 Seafarers LOG 79200_SEAFARERS_Jan23.indd 12 If anyone has a vintage union-related photograph he or she would like to share with other Seafarers LOG readers, please send it to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Photographs will be returned, if so requested. High-resolution digital images may be sent to webmaster@seafarers.org January 2023 12/19/22 11:44 AM �Dispatchers’ Report for Deep Sea Notice/Reminder Medical Department Outlines Drug Test Collection Procedures In order to help prevent any misunderstandings that may affect your merchant mariner credential, the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan Medical Department offers the following brief review of a few of the federal rules related to drug test collections. n You have up to three hours to provide an acceptable urine specimen. Do not schedule a test for a day and time if you don’t have three hours available to stay at the clinic if needed. n The collection process usually starts when you are taken into the back to provide a sample. You cannot leave until the col- lector says that the sample is acceptable. n You must follow the collector’s directions. Leaving prior to providing an acceptable specimen, being unable to provide one within the three-hour timeframe without a medical explanation, or interfering with the collector constitutes a refusal to test. Refusal to test may result in action by the U.S. Coast Guard as if there had been a positive test. In summary, pick your appointment time so you can stay as long as needed, do not interfere with the collector and, most importantly, follow the collector’s instructions. January & February Membership Meetings Piney Point................*Tuesday: January 3, Monday: February 6 Algonac...................................Friday: January 6, February 10 Baltimore.................................Thursday: January 5, February 9 Guam................................Thursday: January 19, February 23 Honolulu..................................Friday: January 13, February 17 Houston................................Monday: January 9, February 13 Jacksonville.........................Thursday: January 5, February 9 “Total Registered” and “Total Shipped” data is cumulative from November 14 -December 14. “Registered on the Beach” data is as of December 14. Port Total Registered Total Shipped Registered on Beach All Groups All Groups All Groups A B C Algonac Anchorage Baltimore Fort Lauderdale Guam Harvey Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Jersey City Joliet Mobile Norfolk Oakland Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico Tacoma St. Louis Wilmington TOTALS 17 0 1 21 0 8 6 43 29 21 2 3 20 12 3 1 4 17 0 22 230 5 5 0 12 0 8 2 19 27 8 2 3 7 3 0 5 1 6 1 7 121 6 0 0 2 0 0 0 6 6 1 2 1 6 2 0 0 2 0 2 4 40 Deck Department 22 1 2 0 2 0 2 2 0 10 6 3 0 0 0 9 5 0 4 1 0 23 7 2 25 19 3 15 8 5 3 1 1 4 1 0 16 5 5 5 1 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 2 1 1 11 2 0 1 1 1 15 5 2 168 72 25 New Orleans...........................Tuesday: January 10, February 14 Jersey City..................................Tuesday: January 3, February 7 Norfolk.........................................Friday: January 6, February 10 Oakland................................Thursday: January 12, February 16 Philadelphia......................Wednesday: January 4, February 8 Port Everglades......................Thursday: January 12, February 16 San Juan..............................Thursday: January 5, February 9 St. Louis...................................Friday: January 13, February 17 Tacoma....................................Friday: January 20, February 24 Wilmington..........*Tuesday: January 17 , *Tuesday: February 21 * Piney Point change due to New Year’s Day observance * Wilmington changes due to Martin Luther King Day and President’s Day observances. Contribute To The Seafarers Political Activities Donation SPAD SPAD Works For You Algonac Anchorage Baltimore Fort Lauderdale Guam Harvey Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Jersey City Joliet Mobile Norfolk Oakland Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico Tacoma St. Louis Wilmington TOTALS 4 1 1 5 0 4 7 15 19 7 0 3 9 8 0 3 6 8 4 7 111 1 0 1 5 2 3 5 8 12 5 1 4 12 3 0 5 3 2 2 5 79 0 1 0 0 1 2 1 0 3 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 16 Algonac Anchorage Baltimore Fort Lauderdale Guam Harvey Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Jersey City Joliet Mobile Norfolk Oakland Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico Tacoma St. Louis Wilmington TOTALS 3 0 1 4 1 3 8 17 24 5 1 2 24 8 1 3 5 11 0 17 138 0 1 0 2 1 1 0 4 16 2 0 4 16 5 1 3 6 1 3 6 72 Algonac Anchorage Baltimore Fort Lauderdale Guam Harvey Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Jersey City Joliet Mobile Norfolk Oakland Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico Tacoma St. Louis Wilmington TOTALS 2 0 0 1 1 1 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 15 January 2023 79200_SEAFARERS_Jan23_X.indd 13 GRAND TOTAL: 494 C Reliefs A B C 16 0 1 30 4 12 10 48 41 41 2 6 23 14 3 3 8 24 1 39 326 8 3 0 17 0 10 6 23 36 14 3 7 11 3 2 2 5 14 1 11 176 3 1 0 5 1 2 0 6 5 2 0 2 2 1 0 0 2 5 0 2 39 Engine Department 5 0 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 6 3 1 1 0 1 0 3 1 7 3 1 11 8 1 14 12 2 7 1 1 0 3 0 1 4 2 11 11 3 4 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 2 1 0 3 1 2 0 2 0 12 1 1 88 59 17 1 0 2 7 0 3 2 10 8 1 1 1 6 3 1 1 3 2 3 5 60 4 1 1 10 1 6 8 18 27 9 1 2 10 10 4 3 10 17 7 15 164 0 0 1 6 3 1 9 6 16 6 0 3 8 5 0 3 5 5 2 10 89 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 3 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 2 1 4 19 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 11 Steward Department 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 6 1 1 0 2 1 0 4 2 0 8 2 0 12 13 0 8 3 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 8 18 2 5 3 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 3 2 1 8 1 0 0 1 0 14 8 0 81 66 6 3 0 0 4 0 1 3 7 9 4 0 2 8 3 0 1 5 4 0 10 64 5 0 1 15 0 5 8 19 31 9 1 4 23 14 2 3 7 11 2 26 186 1 1 0 7 1 1 1 11 20 7 0 6 7 5 3 3 7 1 2 8 92 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 4 2 0 0 5 1 0 2 3 0 0 3 24 8 3 1 2 1 5 0 14 32 13 1 0 11 4 0 7 0 7 2 10 121 10 2 1 1 1 1 1 15 54 15 1 0 16 4 0 15 2 8 1 3 151 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 Entry Department 6 4 3 1 0 2 2 2 0 1 2 1 2 2 7 5 23 30 6 7 1 0 0 0 10 13 5 2 0 0 4 10 0 1 8 4 1 0 8 4 88 89 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 9 4 0 0 5 2 0 4 0 2 0 1 35 4 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 2 2 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 4 27 7 3 0 4 1 3 3 18 29 20 0 1 11 5 0 3 0 18 2 23 151 10 2 3 4 1 5 3 25 101 20 2 0 20 6 2 12 1 9 2 10 238 393 218 344 258 703 508 320 Each port’s meeting starts at 10:30 a.m ATTENTION SEAFARERS B 5 1 4 11 0 6 1 14 12 12 0 3 8 4 0 0 2 4 1 11 99 Joliet.................................Thursday: January 12, February 16 Mobile............................Wednesday: January 11, February 15 A 285 137 Seafarers LOG 13 12/20/22 12:18 PM �Digest of Shipboard Union Meetings The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. Ships’ minutes first are reviewed by the union’s contract department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships’ minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG for publication. MAERSK OHIO (Maersk Line, Limited), August 28 – Chairman James Joyce, Secretary Donna Hickman, Educational Director Monroe Monseur. Educational director reminded crew to upgrade at the union-affiliated Piney Point school and to apply for TWIC renewal online. Members requested new mattresses and fridge for crew mess room. tary Caezar Mercado Educational Director Tijani Rashid, Deck Delegate John Worae. Members were reminded about flu shots and keeping documents current. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested new mattresses, unlimited Wi-Fi access on board, fans in each room and additional benefits. Next port: Charleston, South Carolina. MAERSK COLUMBUS (Maersk Line, Limited), September 18 – Chairman Sanjay Gupta, Secretary Stephan Osovitz, Educational Director Jeffrey Hamer, Deck Delegate James Moody, Engine Delegate Arthur Bailey, Steward Delegate Christopher King. Chairman reminded crew to keep rooms clean and to stay on top of documents. Educational director urged members to upgrade at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested new washer and dryer as well as a new coffee maker. Vote of thanks given to steward department for a job well done. MAERSK OHIO (Maersk Line, Limited), October 7 – Educational Director Carlos Mohler Vega, Steward Delegate Andrea Hargrove. Chairman reiterated importance of leaving clean rooms for reliefs. Secretary recommended members upgrade at the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Maryland. Educational director urged crew to stay on top of documents. No beefs or disputed OT reported. MAERSK SELETAR (Maersk Line, Limited), September 24 – Chairman Cleofe Castro, Secretary Anthony Harrell, Deck Delegate Samuel Pedrosa, Engine Delegate Ruben Haynes. Payoff scheduled for September 27. Chairman discussed ship fund. Educational director advised members to upgrade at the Piney Point school. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Cooktop grill in galley to be replaced. Members requested clarification regarding weekend overtime. Steward department was thanked for a job well done. Crew was reminded to keep rooms clean. Members requested annual physicals and increased dental and vision benefits. MAERSK KINLOSS (Maersk Line, Limited), October 2 – Secre- MAERSK DETROIT (Maersk Line, Limited), October 16 – Chairman Ali Alhamyari, Secretary Sajid Foster. Educational director advised crew to go to Piney Point and upgrade. Crew looking into getting new DVD players and TVs. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested new gym equipment and better Wi-Fi service. Members voiced concerns regarding new contract. SEABULK PRIDE (Eco-Tankers Crew Management), October 27 – Chairman Brian Gauntt, Secretary Jasmine Garrett. Crew met with union representative and reviewed the latest communications. Educational director reminded members to continue to upgrade and to keep documents up to date. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed health insurance coverage and provided several suggestions to enhance medical benefits for union members and their families. Steward Recruiting in City of Brotherly Love SIU Philadelphia Safety Director Andre MacCray (facing camera) is pictured at a recent job fair, spreading the word about the SIU and its affiliated school in Piney Point, Maryland. department was commended for a job well done. Crew was encouraged to submit content to Seafarers LOG office. Next port: Port Everglades, Florida. ISLA BELLA (TOTE Services), October 30 – Chairman John Cedeno, Secretary Armon Bailey, Educational Director Hector Ginel, Deck Delegate Junior Augustin, Steward Delegate Adalberto Colon Rosa. Chairman reminded crew to verify credentials with patrolman when registering at the hall. He asked everyone to keep up the good work and to stay safe. Educational director advised members to attend upgrading courses at the union-affiliated Piney Point school. He instructed everyone to apply at least 30 days in advance. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew was asked to use outside ladder well since steward department just stripped and waxed inside ladder well. Crew requested 401k contributions to be matched and for mental health coverage for spouses. Members suggested providing tour of duties for all who complete their assigned tours. MATSON TACOMA (Horizon Lines), October 30 – Chairman Christopher Pompel, Secretary Justo Reyes, Deck Delegate Michael Salatto, Engine Delegate Brandon Tanton, Steward Delegate Christopher Hopkins. Chairman discussed new agreement details and Seafarers Appeals Board action regarding length of jobs. He encouraged members to carefully watch documents and physicals. Educational director urged crew to upgrade at the Paul Hall Center as soon as possible. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested Starlink internet for all ships, one job call a day and Wi-Fi access at halls. Next port: Anchorage, Alaska. MAERSK PITTSBURGH (Maersk Line, Limited), November 13 – Chairman Domingo Leon, Secretary Memo Elfeky, Educational Director Jan Morawski, Deck Delegate Suyapa Smith, Steward Delegate Malcolm Holmes. Chairman reported a great trip as did other union members. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew is in need of better internet connection as they are often without. Members asked for increases in vacation days and increases in dental care. Know Your Rights 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 audit by certified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. 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. A member’s shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt 14 Seafarers LOG 79200_SEAFARERS_Jan23.indd 14 requested. The proper address for this is: Augustin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members 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 an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the union, officer or member. It also has 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 constitutional ports. The responsibility for Sea­farers 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 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 or she should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU Constitution are available in all union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members 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. Conse­quently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION (SPAD). SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American merchant marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers International Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. NOTIFYING THE UNION — If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is: Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 January 2023 12/19/22 11:44 AM �Welcome Ashore Each month, the Seafarers LOG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted their working lives to sailing aboard U.S.-flag vessels on the deep seas, inland waterways or Great Lakes. Listed below are brief biographical sketches of those members who recently retired from the union. The brothers and sisters of the SIU thank those members for a job well done and wish them happiness and good health in the days ahead. DEEP SEA BRUCE CHILDERS Brother Bruce Childers, 65, started his career with the union in 1988. He first shipped with Mariner Towing and was a deck department member. Brother Childers upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions. He last sailed aboard the Discovery and makes his home in Panama City, Florida. MARK CLARK Brother Mark Clark, 65, donned the SIU colors in 1978 when he sailed aboard the Leo. He upgraded at the Piney Point school on numerous occasions and was a member of the deck department. Brother Clark’s final vessel was the Mayaguez. He lives in Long Branch, New Jersey. ALBAD COLON both the deck and engine departments and upgraded often at the Piney Point school. Brother Fernandez most recently shipped on the Isla Bella. He makes his home in Jacksonville, Florida. the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. Brother Llave last shipped on the Horizon Reliance and calls La Mirada, California, home. CHRISTOPHER KICEY Brother Victor Gil Mariano, 65, started sailing with the SIU in 1991 when he worked on the Independence. He shipped in the deck department, upgraded in Piney Point on multiple occasions and concluded his career aboard the SBX. Brother Mariano resides in Kaneohe, Hawaii. Brother Christopher Kicey, 66, embarked on his career with the SIU in 1991 when he sailed on the Richard G. Matthiesen. He shipped in the deck department and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions. Brother Kicey’s final vessel was the Overseas Boston. He resides in Navarre, Florida. MICHAEL KOVACH Brother Albad Colon, 70, began sailing with the union in 2000. He worked in the deck department and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions. Brother Colon’s first vessel was the Patriot; his last, the Bay State. He is a Houston resident. Brother Michael Kovach, 65, donned the union colors in 1987 and first sailed aboard the William R. Button. He primarily sailed in the engine department and also worked on shore gangs. Brother Kovach upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. He calls Matawan, New Jersey, home. OWEN DUFFY AMADO LABORIEL Brother Owen Duffy, 65, joined the Seafarers International Union in 1978, initially sailing aboard the Leo. He upgraded at the Piney Point school on several occasions and shipped in the engine department. Brother Duffy’s final vessel was the El Yunque. He is a resident of Orlando, Florida. MAURICIO ELOPRE Brother Mauricio Elopre, 65, signed on with the union in 2006. A deck department member, he first sailed aboard the Pride of Aloha. Brother Elopre upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on numerous occasions. He last shipped on the Maersk Tennessee and makes his home in Virginia Beach, Virginia. RAYMOND FERNANDEZ Brother Raymond Fernandez, 67, became a member of the union in 1980, initially sailing aboard the USNS Potomac. He sailed in January 2023 79200_SEAFARERS_Jan23.indd 15 Brother Amado Laboriel, 65, signed on with the Seafarers in 2003. He sailed in all three departments. Brother Laboriel’s first vessel was the Flickertail State; his last, the Maersk Hartford. He resides in Far Rockaway, New York. ENRICO LA MARCA Brother Enrico La Marca, 65, began sailing with the union in 2003 when he shipped on the Atlantic Guardian. He upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on numerous occasions and worked in the steward department. Brother La Marca most recently sailed on the Liberty Glory and lives in Puerto Rico. RONIE LLAVE Brother Ronie Llave, 65, joined the Seafarers International Union in 2006, initially sailing on the Pride of Hawaii. He worked in the deck department and upgraded at VICTOR GIL MARIANO PAUL MORAN Brother Paul Moran, 65, joined the union in 1978. He first sailed aboard the Connecticut and worked in all three departments. Brother Moran’s final vessel was the Overseas New Orleans. He makes his home in Brooklyn, New York. EMILIO PLACIDES Brother Emilio Placides, 65, began his career with the Seafarers in 1996 when he shipped on the USNS Wyman. He upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions and was a member of the steward department. Brother Placides last sailed aboard the John McDonnell and settled in Oxnard, Virginia. JO POSTELL Brother Jo Postell, 65, signed on with the union in 2004, initially sailing aboard the William R Button. A deck department member, he concluded his career aboard the Maersk Sentosa. Brother Postell calls Moyock, North Carolina, home. resident of Bella Vista, Arizona. TOMMY RODGERS Brother Tommy Rodgers, 65, joined the Seafarers International Union in 2007 when he shipped on the Resolve. He upgraded often at the Paul Hall Center and was a member of the deck department. Brother Rodgers’ final vessel was the Liberty Grace. He makes his home in Corpus Christi, Texas. ROY SCOTT Brother Roy Scott, 65, began sailing with the union in 1991. An engine department member, he first sailed aboard the Independence. Brother Scott upgraded at the Piney Point school in 1995. He last shipped on the Green Bay and settled in Pearl City, Hawaii. KENNETH SIMMONS Brother Kenneth Simmons, 67, signed on with the SIU in 2001 and first sailed with Marine Personnel and Provisioning. He upgraded at the Paul Hall Center within his first year of membership and was a deck department member. Brother Simmons most recently shipped on the Liberty Pride. He resides in Tampa, Florida. ROBERT WEEKS Brother Robert Weeks, 65, embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 1976 when he shipped on the Arthur Middleton. He upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions and sailed in all three departments. Brother Weeks’ final vessel was the El Morro. He lives in Mobile, Alabama. JILL PRESCOTT Sister Jill Prescott, 65, donned the SIU colors in 1983. She was a steward department member and first shipped on the Taurus. Sister Prescott upgraded at the Piney Point school on several occasions. She concluded her career aboard the Horizon Spirit and is a INLAND EDWARD BOPP Brother Edward Bopp, 64, joined the Seafarers International Union in 1981. He sailed in the deck department and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center within his first year of membership. Brother Bopp worked for Crescent Towing and Salvage for the duration of his career. He lives in Covington, Louisiana. PAUL HACKNEY Brother Paul Hackney, 59, signed on with the Seafarers in 1989 when he sailed on the USNS Stalwart. A deck department member, he upgraded at the union-affiliated Piney Point school on multiple occasions. Brother Hackney was most recently employed by Penn Maritime and makes his home in Smyrna, Georgia. RAYMOND KUCHARCZYK Brother Raymond Kucharczyk, 62, joined the union in 1978, initially working with Inland Tugs. He upgraded on multiple occasions at the Paul Hall Center and shipped in the deck department. Brother Kucharczyk was last employed by McAllister Towing of Baltimore and is a Baltimore resident. MIRIAM MERLUZZO Sister Miriam Merluzzo, 62, began sailing with the Seafarers in 2000. She was a steward department member and upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. Sister Merluzzo worked with Great Lakes Dredge and Dock for her entire career. She lives in Tamworth, New Hampshire. WILLIAM RICHARDSON Brother William Richardson, 62, started his career with the union in 1979 when he worked with G&H Towing. He shipped primarily in the deck department and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center in 2000. Brother Richardson last sailed with OSG Ship Management. He is a resident of Mathews, Virginia. DOUGLAS SCOTT Brother Douglas Scott, 64, joined the SIU in 1994. He sailed in the deck department and upgraded at the Piney Point school in 2002. Brother Scott was employed by G&H Towing for the duration of his career. He resides in Willis, Texas. Seafarers LOG 15 12/19/22 12:19 PM �Final Departures DEEP SEA BRYAN DAWSON Pensioner Bryan Dawson, 76, died December 4. He signed on with the Seafarers in 2001. An engine department member, he first shipped on the Maersk Vermont. Brother Dawson last sailed on the Edward A. Carter in 2009. He became a pensioner in 2017 and settled in Foxborough, Massachusetts. LOUIS DIESSO Pensioner Louis Diesso, 71, passed away November 16. He embarked on his career with the SIU in 1982, initially sailing aboard a Delta Line ship. Brother Diesso sailed in the engine department and also worked on shore gangs. He concluded his career in Tacoma and retired in 2009. Brother Diesso called LaQuinta, California, home. GARETH HUNT Pensioner Gareth Hunt, 75, died November 11. He joined the Seafarers International Union in 2003. Brother Hunt’s first vessel was the John Chapman. He sailed in the deck department and last shipped on the Pride of America. Brother Hunt went on pension in 2016 and lived in Port Angeles, Washington. PAUL JAGGER Brother Paul Jagger, 66, passed away July 22. He began his career with the SIU in 1983 when he shipped on the Capricorn. Brother Jagger sailed in the deck department, most recently aboard the American Mariner. He was a Las Vegas resident. LEOLA JOHNSON Sister Leola Johnson, 53, died October 12. Born in Chicago, she joined the union in 2001. Sister Johnson was a steward department member and first shipped on the Patriot. She most recently sailed aboard the Cape Isabel in 2019 and resided in Jacksonville, Florida. 16 Seafarers LOG 79200_SEAFARERS_Jan23.indd 16 JOSE MATA Pensioner Jose Mata, 91, passed away December 2. He joined the SIU in 1963, initially sailing aboard the Mankato Victory. Brother Mata sailed in all three departments. He went on pension in 1995 after concluding his career on the Green Island. Brother Mata lived in Metairie, Louisiana. HENRY MORIN Brother Henry Morin, 89, died November 1. He signed on with the union in 1990 when he sailed aboard the USNS Triumph. Brother Morin was a deck department member and concluded his career aboard the Stephen W. Pless. He made his home in Jaco, Costa Rica. EDWIN ORTEGA Pensioner Edwin Ortega, 63, passed away November 19. He became a member of the SIU in 1979 when he sailed aboard the Pisces. Brother Ortega worked in the deck department and most recently shipped on the Maersk Seletar. He became a pensioner in 2019 and settled in Spring Hill, Florida. LAWRENCE RAZO Pensioner Lawrence Razo, 95, died November 1. He donned the SIU colors in 1967 and worked in the steward department. Brother Razo’s first vessel was the Baylor Victory. He last sailed on the Navigator before going on pension in 1994. Brother Razo resided in Stockton, California. JOSEPH SAXON Pensioner Joseph Saxon, 74, passed away November 12. He signed on with the Seafarers International Union in 1964, initially sailing aboard the Our Lady Of Peace. Brother Saxon sailed in the engine department. He last shipped on the Brenton Reef and retired in 2003. Brother Saxon lived in Mobile, Alabama. PAUL SU Pensioner Paul Su, 86, died October 17. He started sailing with the union in 1989. An engine department member, Brother Su was employed with AMCV Cruise Operations for the duration of his career. He went on pension in 2003 and resided in Taiwan. GREAT LAKES WILLIAM GILLETTE Pensioner William Gillette, 93, passed away October 26. He joined the SIU in 1974 and first worked with Great Lakes Associates. A steward department member, Brother Gillette last sailed aboard the Paul Thayer in 1993. He became a pensioner the following year and settled in Reidsville, North Carolina. INLAND RONALD AINSLEY Pensioner Ronald Ainsley, 82, died December 2. He signed on with the union in 1962 and first sailed with Allied Transportation. Brother Ainsley worked in the deck department and was last employed with Moran Towing of Virginia. He began collecting his pension in 2014 and made his home in Virginia Beach, Virginia. ERIK ERIKSEN Pensioner Erik Ericksen, 85, passed away December 2. Initially working with Gulf Atlantic Transport, he joined the union in 1968. Brother Eriksen was a deck department member. He last sailed with Allied Transportation and retired in 1999. Brother Eriksen was a resident of Jacksonville, Florida. engine department. Brother Herman was employed by G&H Towing for the duration of his career. He retired in 2002 and made his home in Cleveland, Texas. CURTIS IRELAND Pensioner Curtis Ireland, 92, died November 23. He started sailing with the union in 1953 when he worked for Sprogue Steamship Company. Brother Ireland was a member of the deck department. He was last employed by Mariner Towing and went on pension in 1993. Brother Ireland resided in Lowland, North Carolina. HARALD SEVLAND Pensioner Harald Sevland, 85, passed away November 17. Born in Norway, he joined the SIU in 1979. Brother Sevland was a deck department member. He worked with Crowley Towing and Transportation until his retirement in 2002. Brother Sevland lived in West Palm Beach, Florida. PAUL TULLIS Pensioner Paul Tullis, 83, died November 18. He began sailing with the union in 1977 when he was employed by Crowley Towing and Transportation. Brother Tullis was a deck department member and last worked on the Sugar Island in 1983. He became a pensioner in 2004 and settled in Flowery Branch, Georgia. NMU RAYMOND LEITE Pensioner Raymond Leite, 80, passed away October 3. He joined the Seafarers during the SIU/NMU merger in 2001 and first sailed aboard the Atlantic Forest. Brother Leite sailed in the deck department. He concluded his career on the Green Cove before going on pension in 2004. Brother Leite was a Miami resident. ANDRES WATLER Pensioner Andres Watler, 83, died December 3. A deck department member, he signed on with the union during the 2001 SIU/NMU merger. Brother Watler’s first vessel was the USNS Altair; his last, the Rover. He retired in 2003 and made his home in New Orleans. In addition to the foregoing individuals, the following union members have also passed away. Insufficient information was available to develop summaries of their respective careers. NAME AGE Beck, Douglas 85 Brown, Alexander 87 Castellanos, Antonia 93 Cespedes, Salvador 91 Dunn, Edwin 95 Eldridge, Shirlie 80 El Zofri, Mohamed 94 Grey, Charles 90 Hartstick, Edward 94 Hearn, George 95 Lane, Louis 98 Polito, James 100 Ruiz, Marcelino 92 DOD 07/06/2022 11/21/2022 01/26/2022 09/25/2022 11/07/2022 12/24/2021 09/05/2022 10/15/2022 11/04/2022 11/12/2022 11/07/2022 11/22/2022 10/29/2022 WILLIAM HARVELL Pensioner William Harvell, 71, died November 27. He donned the union colors in 1989. A deck department member, Brother Harvell first worked with Interstate Oil and Transportation. He last shipped on the Courage and became a pensioner in 2019. Brother Harvell lived in Mollusk, Virginia. EARL HERMAN Pensioner Earl Herman, 85, passed away October 25. He signed on with the Seafarers International Union in 1980 and shipped in the Have You Missed An Issue of the Seafarers Log? PDF versions of nearly every edition are available at seafarerslog.org You can also scan this QR code to go directly to the website January 2023 12/19/22 11:44 AM �Paul Hall Center Upgrading Course Dates The following is a list of courses that currently are scheduled to be held at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Maryland during the next several months. More courses may be added. Course additions and cancellations are subject to change due to COVID-19 protocols. All programs are geared toward improving the job skills of Seafarers and promoting the American maritime industry. Seafarers who have any questions regarding the upgrading courses offered at the Paul Hall Center may call the admissions office at (301) 994-0010. Title of Start Date of Course Date Completion Title of Start Date of Course Date Completion ServSafe Management February 13 February 17 March 20 March 24 April 24 April 28 May 29 June 2 July 3 July 7 August 7 August 11 Deck Department Upgrading Courses Able Seafarer-Deck February 27 March 17 April 10 April 28 June 5 June 23 Lifeboat/Water Survival February 13 February 24 March 13 March 24 April 10 April 21 May 8 May 19 RFPNW January 30 February 17 March 20 April 7 May 1 May 19 Fast Rescue Boat July 17 July 21 Leadership & Management Skills June 19 June 23 Engine Department Upgrading Courses RFPEW January 30 February 24 May 1 May 26 FOWT February 27 March 24 April 3 April 28 Junior Engineer Program March 27 May 19 Marine Electrician April 24 May 26 Marine Refer Tech March 13 April 21 Advanced Refer Containers April 10 April 21 Machinist March 13 March 31 Pumpman April 3 April 7 Welding January 23 February 10 March 20 April 7 Engineroom Resource Management June 12 June 16 Steward Department Upgrading Courses Certified Chief Cook January 16 February 17 February 20 March 24 March 27 April 28 May 1 June 2 UPGRADING APPLICATION Name_________________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Telephone (Home)_________________________ (Cell)_________________________ Date of Birth___________________________________________________________________ Deep Sea Member o Lakes Member o Inland Waters Member o If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security #_______________________ Book #__________________________________ Seniority_____________________________ Department_____________________________ Home Port____________________________________________________________________ E-mail_______________________________________________________________________ Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program? o Yes o No If yes, class # and dates attended___________________________________________________ Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? oYes o No _____________________________________________________________________________ With this application, COPIES of the following must be sent: One hundred and twenty-five (125) days seatime for the previous year, MMC, TWIC, front page of your book including your department and seniority and qualifying sea time for the course if it is Coast Guard tested. Must have a valid SHBP clinic through course date. I authorize the Paul Hall Center to release any of the information contained in this application, or any of the supporting documentation that I have or will submit with this application to related organizations, for the purpose of better servicing my needs and helping me to apply for any benefits which might become due to me. January 2023 79200_SEAFARERS_Jan23.indd 17 Steward Department Upgrading Courses Certified Chief Cook June 5 July 7 July 10 August 11 Advanced Galley Operations March 13 April 7 May 22 June 16 Chief Steward February 6 March 3 April 17 May 12 June 26 July 21 Safety/Open Upgrading Courses Combined Basic/Advanced Firefighting June 5 June 9 Basic Training January 23 January 27 April 17 April 21 Basic Training Revalidation January 13 January 13 January 23 January 23 January 27 January 27 February 13 February 13 February 24 February 24 March 20 March 20 March 24 March 24 April 7 April 7 April 17 April 17 April 21 April 21 May 1 May 1 May 5 May 5 Basic Training/Adv. FF Revalidation January 30 February 3 May 15 May 19 Government Vessels January 16 January 20 February 6 February 10 February 13 February 17 March 13 March 17 March 20 March 24 April 10 April 14 April 24 April 28 May 8 May 12 May 22 May 26 June 5 June 9 Tank Ship Familiarization DL February 20 February 24 May 22 May 26 Tank Ship Familiarization LG February 27 March 3 May 15 May 19 COURSE ____________________________ ____________________________ START DATE _______________ _______________ DATE OF COMPLETION ________________________ ________________________ ____________________________ _______________ ________________________ ____________________________ _______________ ________________________ ____________________________ _______________ ________________________ ____________________________ _______________ ________________________ LAST VESSEL: ___________________________________ Rating: ____________________ Date On: _______________________________ Date Off:____________________________ SIGNATURE ____________________________________ DATE______________________ NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. Not all classes are reimbursable. Return completed application to: Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education Admissions Office, Email:upgrading@seafarers.org Mail: 45353 St. George’s Ave., Piney Point, MD 20674 Fax: 301-994-2189. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education is a private, non-profit, equal opportunity institution and admits students, who are otherwise qualified, or any race, nationality or sex. The school complies with applicable laws with regard to admission, access or treatment of students in its programs or activities. 1/23 Seafarers LOG 17 12/19/22 11:44 AM �Paul Hall Center Classes Apprentice Water Survival Class #888 – Pictured November 4 (above, in alphabetical order): Tahjarian Campbell, Shavel Freeman, Samyra Gardner, Stephen Hoskins, Devine Lents, Ishmael McNeal, Jawuam Mixon,Tre Scott and Jermal Torney. Tank Ship Familiarization DL – Graduated October 28 (above, in alphabetical order): Ayesh Saleh Boobak Ahmed, Saif Al Tamimi, Gerald Durham, Alfred Edmond, Deon Green, Ransom Andrew KB Kauwe, Fahmi Ali Taher Saeed, Rafael Tavera-Gonzalez and Jonathan White. Junior Engineer (Engineering Plant Maintenance II) – Graduated October 14 (above, in alphabetical order): David Argo Jr., Samuel Fagerness, Michael Jamal Garcia, Troy Hubbard Jr., Thomas Koncul, Cristian Efrain Lalin, Wayne Linnette IV, Tyler Maddox, Zeke Pasquarelli and Joesef Moses Shaibi. Class instructor Roy Graham is at the far right. 18 Seafarers LOG 79200_SEAFARERS_Jan23.indd 18 Radar/ARPA – Graduated October 21 (above, in alphabetical order): James Blackburn III, Dominique Glover and Will Jordan. RFPEW (Phase III) – Graduated October 21 (above, from left): Charles Armand Bishop and Keshun Dominique Corpus. Instructor John Wiegman III is at right. Upon the completion of their training, both Bishop and Corpus plan to work in the engine departments of union-crewed vessels. January 2023 12/19/22 11:44 AM �Paul Hall Center Classes Government Vessels – Graduated October 28 (photo at left, in alphabetical order): Nathan Elliott, Kirk Fisher, Aaron HeltonCox, Terry Hester, Joseph Huls, Mohamad Mahmoud Kammoun, Alexander Miraglia, Tracy Mitchell Jr., Abdo Ahmed Saleh, Trovarius Thomas, Reynaldo Tinay and Cortney Williams. Marine Refer Tech – Graduated October 28 (above, in alphabetical order): Justin Bodnar, Hector Ismael Caballero, Rustin Calame, Michael Clark, Christian Cruz, Tony Hamaguchi, Daryl Hicks, Wordell Prescott, Ahmed Omar Sharif and Sanjay Waidyarachchi. Class instructor Chirstopher Morgan is at the far right in the back row. Basic Training (Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities) – Graduated October 14 (above, from left): Upgraders Lisa Evans and Marcus Stackpoole. RFPNW – Upgrader Matthew Conley (above, right) recently completed his requirements in this course. The ordinary seaman graduated October 14. Pictured with him at left is his instructor Dominic Hix. Advanced Stability – Graduated September 9 (above, in alphabetical order): Joseph Baird, Matthew O’Donnell, Scott Salo and Andrew Torti. Certified Chief Cook (Module 4) – Graduated November 25 (photo at right, in alphabetical order): Bradley Albert, Cameron Amir Azadi, Alexis Claro, Joseph Crisante Jr., Rosetta Jackson, Krystal Mosley, Delphine Simmons, Souleymane Tamla, Joel Williams and Shana Zeidenberg. January 2023 79200_SEAFARERS_Jan23.indd 19 Seafarers LOG 19 12/19/22 11:44 AM �JANUARY 2023 VOLUME 85, NO. 1 O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E S E A F A R E R S I N T E R N AT I O N A L U N I O N AT L A N T I C , G U L F, L A K E S A N D I N L A N D W AT E R S , A F L- C I O I Paul Hall Center Class Photos Pages 18-19 SIU Year in Review: 2022 n many ways, 2022 represented a gradual return to normalcy for the SIU. With the pandemic largely in the past, the year saw new vessels, new construction, new contracts and wage reopeners, and multiple conventions with themes focused on the future. SIU members answered the call time and time again, even amid a global labor shortage. While many union brothers and sisters upgraded their skills and earned new ratings by returning to the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, union representatives ramped up the SIU’s recruiting efforts, both in person and online. The following is an overview of some of the year’s top stories for the union, the maritime industry as a whole and the labor movement. New Tonnage In January 2022, the second of two reflagged vessels joined the U.S.-flag fleet of American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier (ARC): the ARC Commitment and the ARC Defender. These roll-on roll-off vessels, which are both enrolled in the U.S. Maritime Security Program (MSP), “are among the most capable and militarily useful vessels in the U.S.-flag commercial fleet, able to carry tracked and wheeled vehicles, helicopters, and other high and heavy project cargoes,” according to ARC. Additionally, Crowley flagged in the tanker Stena Polaris while the union regained jobs aboard the tanker Seabulk Pride when the ship was delivered to Seabulk. Also joining the fleet in 2022 was the MV George III, an LNG-fueled Ohanaclass vessel operated by Pasha Hawaii. Additionally, more new vessels are on the way, as three new Aloha-class containerships were ordered by Matson – to be built by union labor at Philly Shipyard. The first of those vessels is expected to be delivered in 2026. Conventions and Maritime News The past year also included a mix of virtual and in-person conventions, both with the union’s own events as well as those of SIU affiliates and industry partners. The SIU-affiliated Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (MTD) hosted its Quadrennial Convention in Philadelphia June 9-10. In a schedule which included speeches and presentations from various maritime and labor leaders, SIU President Michael Sacco was re-elected to serve as president of the MTD. Authorization Act of 2023, which is expected to pass as of the writing of this article. That language tightened up the Jones Act waiver process, restricting who is authorized to grant such waivers, and other codified changes. The NDAA also included many outright gains for the maritime industry, which will be covered in detail in the February issue of the Seafarers LOG. SIU President Michael Sacco (center) congratulates AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler (left) and AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond moments after their respective elections to office last summer in Philadelphia. Sacco conducted the election (and himself was re-elected to the AFL-CIO Executive Council during the same convention). (Photo by Jay Mallin) The following week, Sacco oversaw the elections of Liz Shuler as president of the AFL-CIO and Fred Redmond as the federation’s secretary-treasurer. Sacco was reelected to the AFL-CIO Executive Council during a convention that featured in-person remarks from President Biden. The SIU-affiliated Seafarers Entertainment and Allied Trades Union (SEATU) conducted a virtual convention on Sept. 20, while the SIUNA convention, with its theme “Building for the Future,” took place virtually on Sept. 14. Both saw the respective executive boards reelected, with the full confidence of those in attendance. In April, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) reaffiliated with the MTD, thereby becoming the 24th affiliate. Additionally, the United Seamen’s Service’s 53rd annual Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) Award dinner took place Oct. 28, and honored Edward W. Aldridge, president of CMA-CGM North America and American President Lines; Harold J. Daggett, president of the ILA; and Eric P. Ebeling, president and CEO of American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group. Also honored for their rescue efforts were the SIU crews from four vessels: the USNS Yuma, Pacific Tracker, Herodote and the Maersk Peary. In other maritime news, the merchant mariners who served during World War II were finally awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, in a ceremony conducted in the Capitol Building on May 18. In July, former AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka was awarded a Posthumous Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. The sanctity of the Jones Act was violated in September, when a onetime waiver was granted to a BP Petroleum tanker to sell their cargo in Puerto Rico in the wake of a hurricane. In a joint statement from U.S. maritime unions (including the SIU), the groups pointed out, “This waiver was unnecessary. U.S.-flagged vessels and foreign-flagged vessels carrying legal cargoes of fuel, either from American ports or from foreign ports, had safely discharged their cargoes in Puerto Rico after the storm. American ships were available. American crews were available. But none of that mattered, because the political optics of a ship waiting to bring fuel to the island apparently matters more than a century of bedrock American law.” This waiver situation was used as fuel for political advocates and allies to attach specific language to the National Defense Seafarers - including those pictured above, with SIU Mobile Port Agent Jimmy White (right) - approved new, five-year standard freightship and tanker agreements last year. 20 Seafarers LOG 79200_SEAFARERS_Jan23_X.indd 20 Contracts The contracts department of the SIU was busy in 2022, working out the standard freightship and tanker agreements, which were overwhelmingly ratified by the membership. The five-year pacts increase wages, maintain benefits, help ensure shipboard internet access, and preserve every SIU job. Those were far from the only contracts in the news in 2022. New pacts also were reached (or existing ones were extended) with TOTE, Key Lakes, Port City Marine Services, E.N. Bisso & Son, Chesapeake Crewing, Intrepid Personnel and Provisioning, American Petroleum Tankers, Liberty Maritime, Maersk, Seabulk, Marine Personnel and Provisioning, Waterman Steamship, and Subcom. Rescues There were quite a few instances of rescues at sea in 2022, in which SIU members went above and beyond to save lives. Full recaps of each rescue are available on our website (and in the pages of the Seafarers LOG), but notable examples include: MT Pennsylvania in April; the Endurance in June; the NY Waterway tugboats John Stevens and Garden State in July; the Pacific Tracker in July; The Maersk Tennessee in July; the Centerline Logistics-operated tugboats Richardson Sea and Chabria Sea in July; NY Waterway ferry Abraham Lincoln in August; the National Glory in October; the Alliance Fairfax in October; the Sunshine State in October; and the American Phoenix in November. Progress, Grassroots Action Various construction projects and curriculum enhancements took place throughout the year at the Paul Hall Center, a staple for many Seafarers. The school offers the most U.S. Coast Guard-approved courses of any maritime institution in the nation. Those classes include ones for entry-level students and upgraders. A massive renovation at the hiring hall in Norfolk, Virginia, got underway and has continued in the new year, with an expected completion date likely in the second quarter. Meanwhile, Election Day saw strong performances by SIU-backed candidates. The vast majority of those running for House or Senate seats with support from the union’s voluntary political action fund won their respective races. Throughout the year, the union actively advocated for laws and programs that keep the U.S. Merchant Marine afloat, including the Jones Act, cargo preference, the Maritime Security Program, the new Tanker Security Program and more. Final Departures Finally, a few leaders in the maritime community crossed the final bar in 2022, including: Saltchuk Co-Founder Stan Barer, former Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta, Alaska Congressman and maritime advocate Don Young, former U.S. Maritime Administrator Vice Admiral (ret.) Albert Herberger, and longtime SIU Chief Bosun John Natoli. January 2023 12/20/22 12:56 PM � 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 2020-present Description An account of the resource Volumes LXXXII of the Seafarers Log and beyond 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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SIU President Michael Sacco early in the year announced his retirement after a half-century of service to the union; he was succeeded by then-Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel. Those and other top stories are recapped on the back page. Seafarer Honored in Maryland Chief Cook Brittany Steward (second from left) on Nov. 16 received the Apprenticeship Champion Award from the Maryland Department of Labor, as did other honorees. The agency describes the award as “an honor bestowed to exceptional champions of apprenticeship who have a strong connection to apprenticeship in the State of Maryland.” Steward is a 2017 graduate of the apprentice program at the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center, located in Piney Point, Maryland. Pictured with her at the event are (from left) SIU Baltimore Port Agent John Hoskins, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) and SIU VP Contracts George Tricker. Page 4. Whitmire Wins Texas State Sen. John Whitmire (D) (center) will be the next mayor of Houston following his win in a runoff election Dec. 9. The SIU actively supported the labor-backed candidate for many months; Whitmire kicked off his campaign at the Houston hiring hall. He also visited the hall Nov. 13 during a benefits conference, when this photo was taken. Pictured from left are SIU Exec. VP Augie Tellez, SIU President David Heindel, Whitmire, SIU VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey, and SIU Secretary-Treasurer Tom Orzechowski. THANKSGIVING AT SEA • PAGE 7 // SHBP SCHOLARSHIP INFO • PAGE 8 �President’s Report Stick Together to Boost Manpower A s reflected in our “year in review” coverage this month, one of the biggest stories of 2023 was the SIU’s tireless effort to recruit new people into our industry. This is a multi-faceted challenge, but we have made tangible progress, including a recent legislative gain – and a related upcoming tweak of the apprentice program in Piney Point – that will facilitate sailing in entrylevel jobs as well as upgrading to David Heindel ratings. We’ll share more details in the months ahead, but this is a big win. While I am confident in saying the SIU has worked exhaustively and transparently to boost and retain manpower, I am concerned that some of our allies are trying to move in different directions to solve the problem. It’s important that we work together as an industry – labor and management alike – in order to identify and implement the most effective, most sustainable answers for America and its current and future mariners. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t brainstorm for creative solutions, but there’s nothing to be gained through catching people off-guard with public calls for steps that very well might weaken, rather than strengthen, the U.S. Merchant Marine. Our industry normally enjoys a well-earned reputation for being on the same page. We need to return to that standard. Again, in the SIU we are taking steps in the right direction, and on that note, I thank our rank-and-file members for always stepping up to provide the besttrained, most reliable shipboard manpower. It’s been a challenge lately from a sheer numbers standpoint, because of numerous activations, post-pandemic retirements and new entries into the Tanker Security Program, but you have answered the call. As you all know, it’s vitally important to take a job if you’re in position to do so – not just for the immediate income and experience, but also to help ensure that your jobs are still there in the future. Our survival hinges on our dependability (along with grassroots political action, but that’s a topic for another day). That’s something to keep in mind the next time you’re weighing whether or not to ship out. Finally, I appreciate you continuing to do your part by promoting the industry and helping recruit future Seafarers, whether that’s by word-of-mouth or (as numerous members have done) volunteering to assist at a career fair. Your efforts are making a difference. Please continue to help your union out where and when you can. Safety First As of this writing in mid-December, at least three foreign-flag merchant ships and one U.S. warship had been attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, according to the Pentagon. And, you may have read or heard about in-port protests on the West Coast that involved an SIUcrewed vessel which may or may not have been carrying military cargo. The bottom line is that this is the right moment to adhere to the World War II mantra, “Loose lips sink ships.” These are emotionally and politically charged times. Please take every precaution in your communications to help ensure discretion and safety. Seafarers LOG Volume 86 Number 1 January 2024 The SIU online: www.seafarers.org The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 1086-4636) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters, AFL-CIO; 5201 Capital Gateway Drive; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Periodicals postage paid at Southern Maryland 20790-9998. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Communications Director: Jordan Biscardo Assistant Communications Director: Nick Merrill Assistant Editor: Aja Neal Administrative Support: Jenny Stokes Copyright © 2023 Seafarers International Union, AGLIW. All Rights Reserved. The Seafarers International Union engaged an environmentally friendly printer for the production of this newspaper. 2 • SEAFARERS LOG Norfolk Hall Hosts Pro-Maritime Virginia Senator, Congressman The new-look hiring hall in Norfolk, Virginia, served as a distinguished but still down-to-earth setting for a recent gathering of Seafarers, representatives from various unions – and two prominent politicians from the Commonwealth. U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D) and U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott (D) headlined the Nov. 20 meeting of the Hampton Roads Ports Maritime Council (part of the Maritime Trades Department). Both are longtime friends of the SIU, backers of the U.S. Merchant Marine, and supporters of workers’ rights. They took part in a question-andanswer luncheon as the council conducted its first inperson meeting since the pandemic. “It was a great event,” said SIU Norfolk Port Agent Mario Torrey. “I thanked them for being staunch supporters of the Jones Act and all things maritime, and made sure they know they are welcome here any time. They actually asked a lot of questions about Piney Point (home of the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, in Maryland).” The gathering lasted 90 minutes and was wellattended. Attendees included rank-and-file SIU members and representatives from nine international SIU members (from left) QMED John Morrison and OS Pinero Peek chat with U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) at the hiring hall in Norfolk. SIU Port Agent Mario Torrey (left) tells U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Virginia) about the extensive renovations that were completed at the Norfolk hall last year. unions. Topics of discussion included the importance of building more U.S.-flag ships; increasing support for labor/company apprenticeship programs; boosting federal labor laws; and maintaining support for infrastructure investments. Torrey, MTD Executive Secretary-Treasurer Mark Clements and MTD Administrator Brittanie Potter welcomed Kaine and Scott to the newly remodeled hall. Both members of Congress told Torrey how impressed they were with the facility (Kaine had visited a few years ago). Prior to the meeting, Kaine and Scott spoke privately with participants and guests. Besides the SIU, other MTD affiliates with representation included the Boilermakers, Communications Workers, Electrical Workers, Operating Engineers, Painters & Allied Trades, and Teachers. In addition, the Masters, Mates & Pilots and the Food & Commercial Workers participated. Finally, both Kaine and Scott saluted retired MTD Executive Secretary-Treasurer Daniel Duncan, who opened the meeting and announced this was his final function for the department. Maritime Administrator Underscores Need to Boost Recruiting and Retention During recent remarks delivered at an annual meeting of the American Bureau of Shipping, U.S. Maritime Administrator Ann Phillips emphasized the critical role of U.S. Merchant Mariners. In a wide-ranging address that spelled out the administration’s muti-faceted pro-maritime strategy, Phillips spent significant time discussing American crews and also touched on the global manpower challenge. Phillips said in part, “I have done a lot of international engagement over the last few months, meeting with leaders from the IMO, the UK, Vietnam and Korea. In all of these engagements the one consistent throughline that everyone spoke about was the critical nature of the mariner workforce and, more to the point, the mariner workforce shortage. For our part, the Maritime Administration is … working to … help recruit, train, and retain mariners by reducing barriers to entry.” She added, “I am beginning to focus more keenly on quality of life for all mariners. Salaries for entrylevel m e r c h a nt mariners are at an all-time high. However, despite t he comp e t it ive pay, our industry continues to grapple w it h a mariner shor t f a l l . W h i le most acutely felt in the efforts to recruit and retain women – who are woefully u nder represented at about 8% of the Maritime Administrator Ann Phillips maritime community – the downward trend in the number of mariners across all demographics, demands our attention. With that in mind, over the next several months I am going to focus on quality-of-life issues and work with the industry on the sharing of best practices…. “I truly believe that to attract today’s workforce we must change the ‘way we have always done it.’ Mariners who want careers and families can indeed have both if a pathway is mapped out in an effective family policy and embraced by industry and labor.” The administrator also provided an update on the agency’s work to develop a formal national maritime strategy, as directed by the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act. As previously reported in the LOG, the Maritime Administration chose the Center for Naval Analyses (CAN) “to identify and examine the key components of an enduring national maritime strategy... that can be leveraged for decades to come,” Phillips said. “MARAD, working with CNA and numerous stakeholders from across government, industry, labor, academia, and other partners will identify the commercial sealift requirements to meet our nation’s future economic and security needs, identify shortfalls and challenges in current capabilities that need to be addressed, and provide MARAD with options to address any shortfalls in capacity and capability from which we then develop our strategy. This includes addressing any shortfalls in the areas of focus I mentioned earlier such as our strained workforce and the modest presence of U.S.flag commercial ships in international trade.” Moreover, Phillips said the agency “has developed a five-year strategic Mariner Workforce Development Plan to recruit, train, and retain merchant mariners…. We are close to a release date on this report, and it will be posted on MARAD’s website.” JANUARY 2024 �SIU Crews Honored at AOTOS Event Congratulating NY Waterway President/CEO Armand Pohan (second from right) are (from left) SIU Port Agents Joe Baselice and Ray Henderson, SIU Exec. VP Augie Tellez and SIU VP Atlantic Coast Joseph Soresi. S IU members were among the honorees at the most recent Admiral of the Ocean Seas (AOTOS) awards ceremony, which took place Dec. 1 in New York City. Seafarers from the NY Waterway ferry Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the roll-on/roll-off ship Midnight Sun (TOTE), and the replenishment oiler USNS John Lewis (whose crew includes CIVMARS from the SIU Government Services Division) were among those recognized by event host the United Seamen’s Service (USS). Receiving the primary awards were Pasha Group President and CEO George Pasha IV; Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association President Adam Vokac; and Interlake Maritime Services President Mark W. Barker. SIU personnel in attendance included President David Heindel, Executive Vice President Augie Tellez, Secretary-Treasurer Tom Orzechowski, Vice President Contracts George Tricker, Vice President West Coast Nick Marrone, Vice President Atlantic Coast Joseph Soresi, Vice President Government Services Nicholas Celona, Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Bryan Powell, Assistant Vice President Pat Vandegrift, Philadelphia Port Agent Joe Baselice, Jersey City Port Agent Ray Henderson, Norfolk Port Agent Mario Torrey, Patrolman Osvaldo Ramos, and Manpower Director Mark von Siegel. Pasha, whose company employes numerous SIU members, said in part, “We need additional investment in training and schooling of our mariner workforce, including funding for high school and pre-high school programs. We need to lower barriers for entry for our seafarers and to allow for our service members to transition into commercial roles more easily. It is crucial for this administration to communicate the significance and value of these well-paying jobs and to actively support the unions and employers in recruiting and retaining these essential positions.” He added, “We extend our gratitude to our hard-working mariners who tirelessly carry out heroic duties to ensure the The SIU gained new jobs following Great Lakes Towing Company’s (GLT) acquisition of Sarter Marine Towing. Sarter boatmen, though accretion, are now covered by the current contract between the union and GLT. “It’s all working out,” said SIU Algonac Port Agent Todd Brdak. “The guys are really pleased to be in the union and they’re excited about the benefits in particular.” Deckhand Zachary Grovogel said that not having to pay premiums for coverage through the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan “is definitely an improvement over what we had before.” He said the Sarter boatmen “are involved in towing, but longer distance compared to the rest of the Great Lakes Towing fleet. They’re in-harbor, whereas we’re more the longtow operations.” In a news release about the sale, Sarter noted that the transaction includes “purchase of the tugboats Donald J. Sarter and William C. Selvik, as well as all supporting machinery and equipment and most other shoreside assets. The remaining five tugs in Sarter’s fleet will be chartered to [GLT] under a long-term bareboat charter arrangement. [GLT] has retained all employees of Sarter Marine and will supplement the business with administrative and financial support to help support and enhance Sarter’s current book of towing business in the region.” “The Sarter Marine Towing team is excited to partner with Great Lakes Towing. They have been a pleasure to work with,” said Julie Sarter, president and owner of Sarter Marine. GLT President Joe Starck stated, “The acquisition of Sarter Marine significantly enhances the Towing Company’s capabilities in Northern Green Bay and Lake Michigan. This is really a win-win outcome for everyone involved.” SIU Algonac Port Agent Todd Brdak (second from right) meets with Sarter Marine boatmen in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Pictured from left are Deckhand Zachary Grovogel, Deckhand Phillip Pfister, Brdak and AB Nicholas Sternard. SIU Port Agent Todd Brdak (left) and GLT Operations Manager Linsday Dew are pictured aboard one of the company’s boats. In attendance to help salute honorees are (from left) SIU VPs Nicholas Celona and Bryan Powell and SIU President David Heindel. ships remain safe and reliably on time. We also honor the work of United Seamen’s Service in providing comfort and assistance to our mariners worldwide.” As previously reported in detail, the Roosevelt crew helped rescue hundreds of passengers from a Staten Island Ferry boat that had caught fire; the Midnight Sun crew quickly extinguished a shipboard fire; and the John Lewis crew rescued a boater who’d been stranded at sea for five days off the coast of Southern California. SIU Fleet Expands With Sarter Marine Acquisition JANUARY 2024 SEAFARERS LOG • 3 �Chief Cook Garners Recognition A n enthusiastic Seafarer recently received recognition for her professional and inspirational dedication. The Maryland Department of Labor (MDOL) on Nov. 16 honored Chief Cook Brittany Steward and others with the Apprenticeship Champion Award, which the agency describes as “an honor bestowed to exceptional champions of apprenticeship who have a strong connection to apprenticeship in the State of Maryland.” Steward is a 2017 graduate of the apprentice program at the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education (PHC), located in Piney Point, Maryland. She’s also a frequent upgrader. SIU Vice President Contracts George Tricker and SIU Baltimore Port Agent John Hoskins attended the ceremony in support of Steward, as did her mother and brother. Steward initially didn’t know she’d been nominated for the award. MDOL Director of Apprenticeship and Training Chris MacLarion learned of her background and then visited the hiring hall in Baltimore to speak with Hoskins. Inspired by Steward’s story (as relayed by the port agent), he contacted Steward to learn more about the path that led her to the PHC. “I feel proud of the award because my journey has been far from easy,” Steward told a Seafarers LOG reporter. “I’m proud of the burning desire to rise above my circumstances. The recognition is not just a testament to my achievements but to the countless individuals who have supported me along the way. I am proud of the resilience I have developed, the empathy I have cultivated, and the determination that has fueled my journey.” The timing worked out well. Steward (a Baltimore native but current Texas resident) had recently returned from a voyage to Dubai, and already planned to travel to Baltimore to visit family. Steward mentioned that her early years were spent with a foster family. Her mother worked diligently, juggling multiple jobs and overcoming her own challenges so that she may one day be reunited with her daughter. Those efforts paid off and they indeed reconnected after three years. Steward said her mother has “always been there to support me and to guide me on my path, even when I made mistakes. She did her best with guiding me and I appreciate that. She was definitely my biggest support system. That’s really my motivation because her story inspired me. No matter what you go through or what you’ve been through, if you’ve got the right mindset, you can do anything you want.” After Steward graduated from Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School (also known as Mervo) in Baltimore City, she struggled to find her footing in the working world. She eventually enrolled in a private career school, where she amassed a significant amount Chief Cook Brittany Steward (center) is pictured at the awards ceremony with SIU VP Contracts George Tricker (left) and SIU Baltimore Port Agent John Hoskins (right). Celebrating the award are (from left) MDOL Director of Apprenticeship and Training Chris MacLarion, Antionette Nelson and her daughter, honoree Brittany Steward. of student loan debt – and still had no clear career path to show for it. Prior to enrolling at the PHC, Steward at various times had worked as a dental assistant, bartender, and staff member in the Baltimore County American Job Centers. A friend had suggested joining the Seafarers via the apprentice program (which is registered with the U.S. Department of Labor), but she didn’t take it seriously at first. “I was listening, but I wasn’t listening,” she admits, until about two months later when she finally read the information that she had asked them to provide. It was then that she thought, “This is my ticket out of Baltimore.” Her vision proved correct. She’d never left the city until enrolling in Piney Point, but now has been to several countries. Steward may have delayed her entry into the U.S. Merchant Marine, but she made up for it. After graduating from PHC Class 826S on a Friday in 2017, she shipped out the following Monday. As Steward described it, she “went straight to the money,” and made $6,000 per month on her first vessel. Seeing that first paycheck “was life-changing,” she recalled. “I received it and immediately paid off all of my student loans. I’m debt-free.” After successfully completing two voyages as an SA, Steward returned to Piney Point to begin upgrading. She then climbed the gangway of the USNS Impeccable in the Philippines, ready to work as a chief cook – and promptly was asked to step in as the new chief steward. Understandably nervous, Steward overcame some figurative speed bumps and handled the surprise assignment. “I was nervous but I did it,” she said. “I took that opportunity to step up because I want to move up as fast as I can. I will still upgrade and still take classes, but I wanted to take advantage of that opportunity.” Steward isn’t only focused on her own advancement, though. Since finding her career path, she has shared her story in hopes of enlightening others about maritime careers. “I’m trying to be reachable to people that look like me in my environment, that talk like me, that dress like me and think that they’re not supposed to be in these rooms,” she said. One method Steward launched was her own startup YouTube channel. “What made me start filming? I got tired of talking to people in the neighborhood; they weren’t listening. So, I said, instead of asking me, go to my YouTube channel and if the information is for you, it’s for you,” she said. She added, “I procrastinated on it for a few years because I didn’t like how I talked in front of the camera. I didn’t want to be too real, but I know my people are my people. If you can relate to me, then I’m happy with that.” (Her channel is @stuthesailor) Meanwhile, the MDOL not only listened to Steward’s story but found it compelling enough to include her in the agency’s third annual awards event. During the presentation, MDOL official Erin Roth stated, “The reason that she’s getting this Apprenticeship Champion award today is because she continues to tell anyone and everyone in the city and where she lives now out of her home base in Houston, Texas, about the opportunities that apprenticeship can offer. So, thank you, Brittany. We really appreciate you.” Maryland DOL Honors Apprentices The who’s who of Maryland labor and apprenticeship gathered at the Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel in Towson, Maryland, to take part in the state’s third annual apprenticeship awards ceremony, including Governor Wes Moore (D), Maryland Labor Secretary Portia Wu (D), many other state and county government officials – and representatives from the SIU, including honoree Chief Cook Brittany Steward (see separate article, this page). SIU Vice President Contracts George Tricker and Baltimore SIU Port Agent John Hoskins also attended the gathering, which took place Nov. 16. The ceremony was part of this year’s National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) celebration, which lasted from Nov. 13-19. NAW included numerous events across the country (the SIU participated in several of them) designed to publicize the opportunities that apprenticeship offers for workers to develop the skills employers value. “The Maryland Department of Labor is proud to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week and showcase the key success of this program,” said Wu. “Maryland is full speed ahead on growing apprenticeship through expanding to new industries, working with schools and colleges, and partnering with communities across the state.” Since the inception of these awards, the state has focused on expanding the number of apprenticeships available to people in Maryland and advocating for apprenticeships to become more commonly acknowledged as viable pathways to begin a career without defaulting to the traditional route of higher education via college. Steward is a graduate of the apprentice program at the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Maryland. (That program is open to applicants across the nation, not just Marylanders, and is registered with the U.S. Department of Labor.) “We have some of the best four-year colleges in America in the state of Maryland, and that’s a fact that we should all be very proud of – but we are going to end this myth that every single one of our students must attend one of them in order to be economically successful,” Moore said. Registered apprenticeship is widely considered an effective training strategy that leads to quality employment, equips workers with job-relevant skills, and helps employers meet their current and future workforce needs. According to Moore’s proclamation, the U.S. DOL’s apprenticeship week celebration was established in 2015 to promote events that showcase the success and the value that registered apprenticeship represents in both Maryland and the United States for our workforce. Currently, the state boasts more than 11,000 registered apprentices who are active in the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program. There have also been 165 new apprenticeship programs approved across key industry sectors over the past seven years, 23 of which happened since January 2023. “Maryland has set ambitious goals for expanding apprenticeship and we mean to meet them,” Wu said. “Registered apprenticeship is key to our state’s economic success. We’ve SEAFARERS LOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 44 • SEAFARERS already hit historic highs in apprenticeship adoption and today’s investments will accelerate our progress.” Maryland has an increased workforce demand for positions in many sectors, including teaching, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and cybersecurity. Apprenticeship programs have been created in order to help address some of these needs, according to Moore’s proclamation. He further noted that the unemployment rate in Maryland is only 1.6 percent, “which is the lowest unemployment rate in the history of the United States.” The governor also announced a new apprenticeship program. The $1.6 million Maryland Hospitality Management endeavor will be sponsored by the U.S. DOL. “The money will go towards six community colleges that will sponsor apprenticeships, for management positions in the hospitality sector. Together, these programs will reach over 1,200 Marylanders,” Moore continued. He also announced the appointment of five new “apprenticeship ambassadors” who will help expand the apprenticeship push in the state and will help recruit more organizations to join in the movement. “We are ready to unearth all the potential that this state has,” Moore concluded. “We are prepared to invest in genius – in the genius that each and every person has – and our job becomes how we make sure they see that genius for themselves. The whole reason that we celebrate apprenticeships is because we want to say to every single Marylander with a full sense of certainty that you're more than worthy regardless of the direction that you choose.” JANUARY 2024 �Benefits Conferences Continue in New Year Three more benefits conferences are scheduled to take place within the first few months of the new year, and those will mark the conclusion of a series of 15 that began last summer. The gatherings are hosted by the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan (SHBP) at various hiring halls and are supported by the SIU. Seafarers, pensioners and their families are encouraged to attend. The remaining schedule is: • Wilmington, California: Tuesday, Jan. 16 • Fort Lauderdale, Florida: Tuesday, Feb. 20 • Algonac, Michigan: Friday, March 8 (Editor’s note: The Wilmington date is new; the originally scheduled conference had been postponed due to inclement weather.) Seafarers Plans Administrator Maggie Bowen has led the conferences and appreciates the widespread participation. “They’ve all been well-attended,” she said. “Members and families have come out, and they’ve asked great questions. We’ve talked about a lot of different things.” Bowen emphasized that membership feedback from the first several conferences directly led to positive change: “As a result of Seafarers talking about their optical benefits, we put that (topic) before the trustees, and they agreed to an increase in those benefits. Vision benefits will double as of Jan. 1, and I think this shows that the process works. Leadership heard the members’ concerns and did something about it.” Conferences already have taken place in Norfolk, Virginia; Oakland, California; Honolulu; Tacoma, Washington; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Piney Point, Maryland; Jacksonville, Florida; Houston; New Orleans; Mobile, Alabama; and Jersey City, New Jersey. As previously reported, the meetings usually begin with an overview of the SHBP, including eligibility requirements, coverage levels, prescription considerations and more. Attendees have received tips on how to reduce out-of-pocket expenses and how to take advantage of new benefits. Comparable information is shared during separate reviews of the Seafarers Pension Plan, Seafarers Vacation Plan, SIU 401K, and Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan. Plentiful handouts from the Seafarers Plans and from Cigna also are available. Pictured from left at the Mobile gathering are SIU VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey, Seafarers Plans Administrator Maggie Bowen, SIU Asst. VP Chris Westbrook, SIU Secretary-Treasurer Tom Orzechowski, SIU President David Heindel, SIU Exec. VP Augie Tellez, Benefits Director Gunilla Watts, Media Coordinator/ Recruiting Lauren Liles, and SIU Mobile Port Agent Jimmy White. In the photos below, attendees pack the halls in (from top to bottom) Houston, New Orleans, Mobile, and Jersey City. Retired Recertified Steward Denis Burke (second from left) and his family attend the Houston conference and are pictured with SIU President David Heindel (right) and Seafarers Plans Administrator Maggie Bowen (left). JANUARY 2024 SEAFARERS LOG •SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 LOG • 5 5 �Thanksgiving in Jacksonville This year’s Thanksgiving gathering at the hiring hall in Jacksonville, Florida, took place Nov. 20 and drew a large, enthusiastic crowd of members, pensioners and guests. Additional photos are available on the SIU’s social-media pages. Retired Recertified Steward Darryl Goggins, Recertified Steward Jerome Jordan SA Shantel Sykes, Chief Cook Brittany Harris GUDE Ashanty Castillo, Administrative Assistant Ashley Castillo ABG Vicente Mansilungan, SIU Port Agent Ashley Nelson, Steward/Baker Manuel Daguio Recertified Bosun Tavell Love (right) SEAFARERS LOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 66 • SEAFARERS Safety Director Adam Bucalo, Patrolman Eddie Pittman, Admin. Asst. Marquita Stamper, Port Agent Ashley Nelson, Admin. Asst. Ashley Castillo, Patrolman Brian Guiry JANUARY 2024 �Thanksgiving At Sea SIU steward departments upheld the decades-long tradition of putting out scrumptious holiday spreads for Thanksgiving 2023. Additional photos are available on our social-media pages. ABOARD MAERSK KANSAS - Pictured from left are ABM Mike Pockat, ABM Alfonso Marin, SA Elena Tate, CS James McLeod and Bosun Kyle Silva. ABOARD USNS RED CLOUD – Pictured from left in photo above, middle, aboard the Patriot-operated ship are Chief Cook Julian Abreu, SA Emily Lepley and Recertified Steward Dennison Dizon. ABOARD MANULANI - Pictured from left in photo above, right, aboard the Matson-operated vessel are Capt. Travis Seely, Chief Cook Steven Johnson, Recertified Steward Fakhruddin Malahi and ACU Abdulwali Mugalli. ABOARD MAERSK PITTSBURGH – Pictured from left in photo above, middle, are Chief Cook Erik Loret, SA Nagi Alzaim and Recertified Steward Ali Matari. The remaining photo includes other crew members and officers. JANUARY 2024 SEAFARERS LOG • SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 LOG •77 �Biden To Use Trade Pacts, Leverage To Advance Worker Rights Worldwide B uilding on the provisions of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA), the Biden administration recently launched a whole-of-government initiative, via an executive order to use trade pacts and other leverage to advance worker rights worldwide. Biden’s objective, said Secretary of State Antony Blinken, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su, is to expand and increase worker rights and incomes abroad. When those rights advance and incomes advance, those workers benefit – and U.S. workers do, too, the three said. That’s because advancing workers’ rights and wages abroad also removes low-wage exploitation, which many businesses commonly use to export U.S. jobs and undercut U.S. workers, the officials said. “In support of workers and our national security interests, my administration will consider actions to integrate and elevate workers’ rights and the promotion of high labor standards in our foreign, international development, trade, climate, and global economic policy priorities,” Biden’s executive order declares. Biden’s order supersedes more corporate-leaning trade policies, some of which date back to the Gilded Age, which heavily rely on foreign labor to produce U.S. goods. These policies often came at a great cost to laborers in “opening markets,” many of whom suffered abuse and repression. Some examples include NAFTA, USMCA’s predecessor, which passed in spite of strong union opposition. Now, Biden is pivoting the government in a pro-worker direction, and that drew cheers from the AFL-CIO. Its then-top trade expert, Deputy Chief of Staff Thea Lee, led the crafting of tough, enforceable worker rights into the USMCA during the Trump presidency. Legislative directors from the Steelworkers, the Auto Workers and the Teamsters helped. Labor then worked with U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, (D-Conn.) and other pro-worker lawmakers, to ensure those tough standards remained and the USMCA passed. Tai noted it’s led to large growth in Mexico in both independent unions – as opposed to company and pro-government unions – and rising wages there, notably in the auto industry. With that as a model, as Tai and Su pointed out, Biden’s executive order framework “will reshape how U.S. government agencies conduct international diplomacy by putting workers’ rights and standards at the center,” AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler said. “Across the globe, working people are united in our fight against growing corporate overreach and abuse, low wages, attacks on organizing, the absence of strong benefits, and poor working conditions. This new strategy is a major victory for workers everywhere and underscores workers’ rights are essential to our country’s national and foreign policy, and national and economic security.” Shuler added, “This framework will leverage diplomacy to promote internationally recognized labor rights and worker organizing; create measures that enable swift responses to violence and threats against trade union leaders, activists and organizations; improve the capacity of U.S. agencies and foreign missions to engage with workers and their representatives to improve the lives of working people; and enhance and enforce fair trade practices. The directive recognizes that no matter where we live, all workers deserve dignity and respect on the job. We need a global economy that puts working people at the center.” During a ceremony in San Francisco where the executive order was announced, and with many union members SEAFARERS LOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 88 • SEAFARERS in attendance, Su (a Californian) said, “Every worker deserves a just day’s pay for a hard day’s work. Every worker should come home healthy and safe at the end of the day. And every worker should have a right to join a union. These are not just American values. They apply to workers around the world. And in President Biden’s America, we want to lead by example.” Su also warned that the executive order to all federal agencies to push worker rights worldwide, together, isn’t enough. “Corporations are global. So, workers, and worker power, and the way we think about workers have to be global, as well,” she explained. “When some corporations cut corners and contract out work to low-road businesses that exploit workers around the world, it creates an unfair playing field for every responsible business that does right by its workers. When global actors are allowed to evade labor laws in one country by exploiting workers in another part of the world, this undermines workers’ rights everywhere. And when workers are harassed, discriminated against, and attacked as they produce things sold all around the world, we cannot simply look away and ignore the ways our global economy brings with it global responsibility.” Blinken outlined practical moves to enforce worker rights worldwide, besides using trade pacts as leverage. They include “engaging governments, workers, unions, civil society and the private sector to protect and promote internationally recognized labor rights.” He’s ordering ambassadors to “engage with workers, with unions so their voices are reflected in everything that we do. “Second, we will work to hold accountable those who threaten, who intimidate, who attack union leaders, labor rights defenders, labor organizations – including using things like sanctions, trade penalties, visa restrictions – all the tools in our kit,” he said. JANUARY 2024 �At Sea & Ashore with the SIU WELCOME ASHORE IN TACOMA – AB Muhiddin Awale (center) receives his first pension check at the hiring hall. He first sailed with the union in 1996. Congratulating him are SIU Asst. VP Joe Vincenzo (right) and SIU Port Agent Warren Asp. BOSUN CALLS IT A CAREER – Longtime Seafarer Boyce Wilson (center) is pictured at the Houston hall (receiving his first pension check) with SIU Asst. VP Mike Russo (left) and Port Agent Joe Zavala. Wilson started sailing with the SIU in 1990. WELCOME ASHORE IN HOUSTON ‒ QEP Craig Croft (center), who started sailing with the SIU in 1985, displays his first pension check. He’s pictured at the hall with (from left) Asst. VP Mike Russo, Patrolman J.B. Niday, Patrolman Kelly Krick and Port Agent Joe Zavala. PRE-THANKSGIVING TREAT ‒ An impromptu gathering took place on Thanksgiving eve at the hiring hall in Oakland, California. Retirees and active members enjoyed good food and swapped sea stories, according to Port Agent Duane Akers, who submitted this photo. Among those in attendance (and pictured above) were retirees Emmanuel Bayani, Jovencio Cabab, Rolando Gumanas and Angelito Francisco, and Recertified Bosun Ritche Acuman. JANUARY 2024 SIGNING UP IN ALGONAC – STOS Chandler Williams (right) receives his B-book at the hiring hall. He’s pictured with Safety Director Jason Brown. ACTIVE IN APPRENTICESHIP WEEK – The SIU recently participated in National Apprenticeship Week, a DOL-led effort featuring events from coast to coast. Pictured from left are AB Blake Stollenwerck, SIU President David Heindel, SIU Asst. VP Chris Westbrook, and Louisiana Workforce Commission Apprenticeship Director Stephen Peychaud. The SIU’s ongoing collaboration with the commission has been successful. Meanwhile, Heindel commended Stollenwerck for stepping up on short notice to assist in manning the first of the Tanker Security Program vessels. FULL BOOK IN SAN JUAN – ABW Felipe Flores (right) receives his full book from Safety Director Ricky Martinez at the hiring hall. SEAFARERS LOG • SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 LOG •99 �At Sea & Ashore with the SIU ABOARD ISLA BELLA – ABOARD TUGBOAT TEXAS – This Seafaring selfie was taken aboard the Great Lakes Towing boat during a servicing in Green Bay, Wisconsin. From left are AB/Delegate William Hermes, AB Steve Rodziczak, SIU Algonac Port Agent Todd Brdak, and AB Patrick Hermes. Chief Cook Gregory Eady is pictured aboard the TOTE ship. As noted by vessel master Capt. Andrew M. Mayher, “His hard work and dedication has made noticeable improvements to the vessel by his shipmates and those who visit.” OUTREACH IN LONE-STAR STATE – In photo above, left, SIU Patrolmen Kelly Krick (left) and J.B. Niday (right) bump into SIU Chief Engineer Pearson Smith (center) at a recent career fair at Texas A&M Galveston. Pearson, who sails with G&H Towing, is on active-duty orders from the U.S. Navy Reserve. The remaining photo (taken at a separate gathering) includes AB/Tankerman Jarred Moylan, Krick and Safety Director Kevin Sykes. The career-day event took place at Moylan’s alma mater: Aransas Pass High School. YOUNG VOICES OF EXPERIENCE – Three SIU members – all graduates of the apprentice program at the union-affiliated school in Maryland – recently participated in a career fair sponsored by Kamehameha Schools, a private school system in Hawaii. The Seafarers shared their respective training and sailing experiences with prospective apprentices. Pictured from left are QE4 Jade Ezera, AB Desmond Unutoa, and AB Luke Satsuma. MILESTONE IN GUAM – AB Julee Quiapos (left) picks up his A-seniority book at the hall. Congratulating him is SIU Port Agent Victor Sahagon. SALUTING A HALF-CENTURY OF SERVICE ‒ Coinciding with the recent benefits conference in New Orleans, the union recognized retired Lead Bosun John Cain (center) for his more than 50 years with the union. Pictured from left are SIU Exec. VP Augie Tellez, Secretary-Treasurer Tom Orzechowski, VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey, Cain, SIU President David Heindel, SIU VP Government Services Nicholas Celona, and New Orleans-Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots Association President Louis “Toby” Wattigney (who is a former SIU captain with Crescent Towing). 10 SEAFARERS LOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 10 • SEAFARERS THANKING OUR VETERANS – This snapshot was taken shortly before Veterans Day 2023, aboard an SIU-contracted NY Waterway ferry. It includes (from left) Capt. Rick Thornton (former U.S. Navy), Senior Deckhand George Schumpp (Army), and SIU Port Agent Ray Henderson (Coast Guard). JANUARY 2024 �At Sea & Ashore with the SIU ABOARD STENA IMPERATIVE – Pictured from left in the galley of the Crowley vessel above, right are SA Richmond Almocera, Chief Cook Esper Jordan and Steward/Baker Jose Norales. Remaining photo includes Safety Director Amber Akana, Norales and other crew members. TAKING THE OATH IN JACKSONVILLE ‒ Receiving their respective B-books at the hiring hall are (facing camera, from left) STOS Dale Henry and QMED Tyler Summersill. SIU Port Agent Ashley Nelson is at left. B-BOOK IN HOUSTON – STOS Joshua Daniel (left) receives his full book at the hiring hall. He’s pictured with SIU Patrolman Kelly Krick. ABOARD STENA IMPECCABLE ‒ Pictured from left aboard the Crowley ship in Hawaii are Pumpman Martin Hamilton, SIU Port Agent Hazel Galbiso, Bosun Isaac Amissah and Recertified Steward Anthony Jacobson. AROUND THE NORFOLK HALL – In photo above, middle, OSs Travis Smith and Joseph Ilao display their newly acquired B-books. The outdoor photo features Chief Cook Carl Royster volunteering to help keep the grounds tidy, while the remaining snapshot includes newly retired QMED George Kee (left) and SIU Port Agent Mario Torrey. JANUARY 2024 SEAFARERS LOG • SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 LOG•11 11 �Dispatchers’ Report for Deep Sea Notice Increase in Vision Benefits “Total Registered” and “Total Shipped” data is cumulative from November 11 - December 12, 2023. “Registered on the Beach” data is as of December 13, 2023. The Trustees of the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan are pleased to announce that they have decided to increase the vision benefits that the Plan provides to mariners and their families at the Core-Plus, Core and Pensioner benefit levels. The new vision benefits will be double the amount that was previously available. This increase in benefits goes into effect Jan. 1, 2024. Mariners and their dependents at the Core-Plus level will now be eligible to receive up to $400 per person during any 24 consecutive months, to help pay for eye exams, glasses or contact lenses. At the Core level, mariners will be eligible to receive up to $250 in vision benefits during 24 consecutive months, and their dependents may receive up to $80 in vision benefits during this period. Pensioners and their dependents will now be eligible for up to $80 in vision benefits within 24 consecutive months. The Trustees wish all participants in the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan a happy and healthy new year! Port Total Registered All Groups A B C Algonac Anchorage Baltimore Fort Lauderdale Guam Harvey Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Jersey City Joliet Mobile Norfolk Oakland Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico Tacoma St. Louis Wilmington 12 0 3 20 2 7 9 35 39 19 3 9 19 9 3 1 7 12 1 25 4 3 2 11 0 4 2 27 22 6 1 3 16 2 2 2 1 6 2 10 1 0 1 2 1 3 0 5 5 2 1 1 8 0 0 0 2 3 0 1 15 0 3 15 1 3 7 22 16 14 5 4 14 7 3 1 1 14 1 15 5 0 3 6 0 4 1 16 20 6 0 1 10 4 2 3 4 3 1 6 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 3 2 0 1 0 5 1 0 0 3 0 0 1 10 0 4 11 0 3 2 8 14 10 1 2 4 5 1 2 2 9 0 6 24 2 1 28 2 13 13 47 51 35 2 13 26 16 7 1 12 24 2 38 4 4 1 15 0 5 6 37 31 11 3 3 21 1 2 2 6 10 1 11 3 0 1 2 1 2 1 4 7 5 0 1 8 0 0 0 2 5 0 5 TOTAL 235 126 36 161 95 20 94 357 174 47 Algonac Anchorage Baltimore Fort Lauderdale Guam Harvey Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Jersey City Joliet Mobile Norfolk Oakland Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico Tacoma St. Louis Wilmington TOTAL 1 0 2 5 0 2 5 7 20 12 1 3 13 3 2 2 3 9 0 9 99 2 0 2 4 1 2 2 7 10 6 1 2 6 2 1 0 3 4 1 6 62 1 1 1 2 0 1 0 2 3 3 0 2 6 2 0 0 1 0 0 3 28 4 0 4 1 0 5 0 10 12 2 2 0 5 1 1 1 3 6 1 8 66 2 1 1 9 1 1 9 13 24 14 3 3 17 5 2 3 5 13 1 16 143 0 1 1 5 1 2 4 14 12 5 0 4 12 2 1 0 3 2 1 12 82 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 2 3 3 0 3 4 4 1 0 0 3 0 6 33 3 0 0 5 0 4 3 5 14 4 0 1 7 4 0 3 3 8 0 10 74 7 0 1 12 0 2 12 27 45 13 3 3 18 15 6 2 7 9 3 25 210 2 1 1 5 1 0 3 10 17 6 1 1 14 8 1 3 11 7 0 10 102 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 5 1 0 1 5 2 1 2 0 0 0 1 22 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 6 13 4 1 0 6 0 0 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 5 2 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 15 1 0 12 0 3 3 27 45 25 1 0 13 7 0 2 3 15 1 19 17 1 2 17 2 6 14 42 124 35 2 4 48 7 2 18 1 10 0 16 With Seafarers Aboard OS Santorini Total Shipped All Groups A B C Trip Reliefs Registered on Beach All Groups A B C Deck Department Engine Department This snapshot was taken in early December in Corpus Christi, Texas. Pictured from left aboard the Overseas Ship Management vessel are OS Alex Needham, Chief Cook Joshu Lee, AB Christopher Collins, OS Elvershon Williams, Bosun Ryan Legario, SIU Patrolman J.B. Niday and Steward/Baker Michael Carello. January & February Membership Meetings Piney Point Algonac Baltimore Guam Monday: Jan. 8, Feb. 5 Friday: Jan. 12, Feb. 9 Thursday: Jan. 11, Feb. 8 Thursday: Jan. 25, Feb. 22 Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Joliet Friday: Jan. 19, Feb. 16 Tuesday: Jan. 16, Monday: Feb. 12 Thursday: Jan. 11, Feb. 8 Thursday: Jan. 18, Feb. 15 Mobile New Orleans Jersey City Norfolk Oakland Philadelphia Port Everglades San Juan Wednesday: Jan. 17, Feb. 14 Tuesday: Jan. 16, Feb. 13 Tuesday: Jan. 9, Feb. 6 Friday: Jan. 12, Feb. 9 Thursday: Jan. 18, Feb. 15 Wednesday: Jan. 10, Feb. 7 Thursday: Jan. 18, Feb. 15 Thursday: Jan. 11, Feb. 8 St. Louis Friday: Jan. 19, Feb. 16 Tacoma Friday: Jan. 26, Feb. 23 Wilmington Monday: Jan. 22, Tuesday: Feb. 20 Date changes due to holiday observances. Each port’s meeting starts at 10:30 a.m 2 1 2 2 0 3 3 10 14 4 2 2 13 3 3 3 3 4 1 11 86 2 0 2 1 0 3 0 3 12 2 2 1 3 0 0 0 1 3 0 2 37 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 7 1 0 0 1 1 0 3 22 Steward Department Algonac Anchorage Baltimore Fort Lauderdale Guam Harvey Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Jersey City Joliet Mobile Norfolk Oakland Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico Tacoma St. Louis Wilmington TOTAL 3 0 0 8 1 3 10 18 29 8 1 1 15 8 2 4 6 9 2 11 139 2 1 0 4 0 2 2 7 14 4 1 1 12 6 0 3 7 7 0 5 78 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 1 2 0 1 2 2 0 2 2 0 0 4 20 3 0 0 4 1 3 3 6 11 6 0 1 9 6 0 4 1 4 0 11 73 Algonac Anchorage Baltimore Fort Lauderdale Guam Harvey Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Jersey City Joliet Mobile Norfolk Oakland Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico Tacoma St. Louis Wilmington 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 1 1 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 10 0 0 7 0 2 0 20 25 14 1 0 9 3 0 2 2 8 0 13 15 1 4 5 0 0 9 13 70 22 1 2 28 5 3 15 0 7 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 5 1 8 15 4 0 1 9 0 0 5 5 3 0 7 67 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 2 1 0 2 3 0 0 1 15 Entry Department 3 1 2 1 1 1 1 13 24 5 0 0 8 1 1 5 0 2 0 10 6 0 1 2 0 1 2 7 40 10 1 0 16 7 1 12 2 3 1 3 TOTAL 12 116 206 6 79 115 43 21 192 368 GRAND TOTAL 485 382 290 326 278 172 277 731 550 470 12 SEAFARERS LOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 12 • SEAFARERS JANUARY 2024 �Digest of Shipboard Union Meetings The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. Ships’ minutes first are reviewed by the union’s contract department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships’ minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG for publication. MAGOTHY (Argent Marine Operations, Inc.), August 19 – Chairman Rudy Harjanto, Educational Director Ryan Sotomayor, Deck Delegate Justo Guity. Chairman reiterated the importance of upgrading at the Paul Hall Center and reminded crew of the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan’s scholarship opportunities. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed dangerous-cargo pay and requested new fans, linens and beds. TVs and refrigerators are needed in rooms. Members reported issues with internet service. Crew asked for boot reimbursements, air conditioning in galley, wage increases. Crew requested specific wage allocations to be reported on pay vouchers. SBX (TOTE Services), September 19 – Chairman James Reynolds, Secretary Annie Nodd, Educational Director Rolando Torres, Deck Delegate Jehu Laranjo, Engine Delegate Olivier Especa, Steward Delegate Gilma David. Chairman discussed the MSC contract extension and explained how it may delay annual raises. He reviewed medical benefits as well as the pension plan. Secretary directed members to the steward’s office to find all SIU forms and reminded everyone to verify documents before signing them. She informed crew of upcoming benefits conferences and encouraged everyone’s attendance. Educational director recommended members upgrade at the Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members suggested several additions for the next contract including implementing “roommate pay.” Crew motioned to increase continuity retention program and to make increases to all wages across the board. New dates for safety training courses have been posted for those interested. Next port: Honolulu. HUDSON EXPRESS (Marine Personnel& Provisioning), September 30 – Chairman Zeki Karaahmet, Secretary Abraham Mills, Educational Director Fernandez Wilcox. Chairman brought up various overtime issues, including considerations regarding department delegates and meetings. He also thanked the steward department for a job well done. Secretary reminded members to keep mess hall and laundry room clean and thanked crew for help with recent ship stores. Educational director urged members to upgrade at the Piney Point school and reminded them to keep their documents up to date. Members requested increases to vacation and pension benefits. Crew experienced a safe voyage and good weather. CAPE WRATH (Crowley), October 1 – Chairman Prateek Poras, Secretary Douglas Flynn, Educational Director Timothy Chestnut, Deck Delegate Alexander Busby, Engine Delegate Morey Lewis, Steward Delegate Wilma Joy Smith. Chairman discussed manning of Cape ships. Educational director advised crew to renew documents in timely manner and keep beneficiary information updated. He directed members to the SIU website to check for upgrading courses at the Piney Point school and reminded them to use the member portal. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked for upgrades to air conditioning, furniture and Wi-Fi service. News books and movies were requested as well as a new ice machine. Next port: Charleston, South Carolina. TEXAS (Seabulk Crew Management), October 12 – Chairman Jovan Williams, Secretary Ronald Davis, Educational Director Michael Banks, Steward Delegate Jose Santos. Chairman asked for members’ patience when they’re awaiting reliefs. Secretary encouraged crew to upgrade at the Paul Hall Center and to keep physicals up-to-date. Educational director reminded members to keep documents current and to leave clean rooms for oncoming crew. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Three refrigerators needed on ship, and engine department in need of winter gear. Members requested increased coverage for eyeglasses. Next port: Anacortes, Washington. MYKONOS (Overseas Ship Management), October 21 – Secretary Brian Lunsford, Educational Director Lawrence Banks. Chairman advised crew to stay on top of sanitation. Secretary urged members to renew medical documentation early and to check credentials for expiration dates. No beefs or disputed OT reported. New beds needed on ship. Crew requested 30 for 30 vacation and improvements to medical and pension benefits. Next port: Singapore. U S N S B RU C E H E E Z E N ( O c e a n Shipholdings), October 29 – Chairman Robert Natividad, Secretary Emmanuel Matias, Educational Director Yuri Hernandez, Deck Delegate Ricardo Dayrit, Steward Delegate Marcus Dalton. New plates and linen orders are underway for next trip. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at the Piney Point school and announced plans about completing documents. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members requested new shower curtains and shower mats. They asked for addi- tional food and for easier access to the internet. MAERSK KANSAS (Maersk Line, Limited), November 11 – Chairman Kyle Silva, Secretary James McLeod, Educational Director Francois Doucet, Deck Delegate Alfonso Marin, Engine Delegate Adrian Darden, Steward Delegate Cody Younghans. Chairman thanked crew for working safely and keeping ship clean. He especially thanked members for doing a good job with oil cleanup. Educational director advised members to take advantage of the new courses being taught at the Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members requested new linens and towels. Crew needs carpet cleaner and new washer and dryers. Steward department was thanked for a job well done. TORM THUNDER (Eco-Tankers Crew Management), November 25 – Chairman Ryan Scott, Secretary Michael Watts, Educational Director Michael Kelly, Deck Delegate Adam Riley, Engine Delegate Greg Alvarez, Steward Delegate Angel Bernardez. New dryer ordered. Fans and refrigerators in staterooms are being worked on. Chairman told members to stay up to date on documents and physicals. Educational director urged crew to attend upgrading courses at the Piney Point school. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members asked for Gatorade powder mix to drink while working in a hot-weather climate. Crew requested increases in vacation as well as pension benefits. Members would like financial compensation for going past contractual sign on time without a relief. Next port: Guam. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership’s money and union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by certified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. 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. A member’s shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return JANUARY 2024 receipt requested. The proper address for this is: George Tricker, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members 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 an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the union, officer or member. It also has 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 constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers 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 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 or she should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU Constitution are available in all union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members 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. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION (SPAD). SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American merchant marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers International Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. NOTIFYING THE UNION — If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President David Heindel at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is: David Heindel, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 SEAFARERS LOG • SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 LOG •13 13 �SIU Directory Inquiring Seafarer David Heindel, President Augustin Tellez, Executive Vice President Tom Orzechowski, Secretary-Treasurer George Tricker, Vice President Contracts Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast This month’s question was answered by members of the most recent bosun recertification class. That class included 11 Seafarers; the responses of the other six members were published in the previous edition. Joseph T. Soresi, Vice President Atlantic Coast Question: Why did you join the union and why have you stuck with it? Nicholas Celona, Vice President Government Services Bryan Powell, Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters HEADQUARTERS 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #1C, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 GUAM P.O. Box 3328, Hagatna, Guam 96932 Cliffline Office Ctr. Bldg., Suite 103B 422 West O’Brien Dr., Hagatna, Guam 96910 (671) 477-1350 Luis Garcia Recertified Bosun John Coleman Recertified Bosun Since I was a kid, I dreamed of becoming a seaman, because I’m from a port town (Buenaventura, Colombia), and seeing those seamen coming ashore, they were almost heroes. I joined the SIU thanks to a friend, in 2004. The reasons I’m still an SIU member are because of all the benefits we get, good money, traveling to different countries for free, and I spent quality time with my family when I’m home. I joined and have stuck with it because the SIU offers great money and great benefits. You can live anywhere you want, and you have a flexible work schedule. Robert Hoppenworth Recertified Bosun I joined the union because I was able to start in the trainee program. I was in Class 535. I knew I could upgrade and move up at my pace, and of course make more money and have a future. HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St., Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 625 N. York St., Houston, TX 77003 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 5100 Belfort Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 281-2622 JERSEY CITY 104 Broadway, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (201) 434-6000 Paul Brown Recertified Bosun I became a seaman because I followed in my father’s footsteps. I really enjoy this career. The SIU provides a great opportunity to get ahead in life, and it has worked out very well for me. Junior Augustin Recertified Bosun JOLIET 10 East Clinton St., Joliet, IL 60432 (815) 723-8002 Most of the men in my family are sailors, so I’ve had a desire to work on a ship from a young age. After coming to the United States and being introduced to the SIU, I knew this was a perfect opportunity to fulfill my career goals as well as provide me the lifestyle I wanted. I’ve been able to accomplish so many of my dreams – this career changed my life, and I truly enjoy what I do. I’m very thankful for all the leadership and instruction I’ve gotten; there are some truly monumental leaders in the union, and their passion for the industry along with their professionalism has motivated me and inspired my growth. MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (251) 478-0916 NEW ORLEANS 3911 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 328-7545 NORFOLK 115 Third Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 622-1892 Pic from the Past OAKLAND 1121 7th St., Oakland, CA 94607 (510) 444-2360 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St., Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT 45353 St. George’s Avenue, Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 1221 S. Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 522-7984 SAN JUAN 659 Hill Side St., Summit Hills San Juan, PR 00920 (787) 721-4033 ST. LOUIS/ALTON 4581 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 TACOMA 3411 South Union Ave., Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 272-7774 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549-4001/4002 Oiler Antonio Garza works aboard the Overseas Alaska in 1971. 14 SEAFARERS LOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 14 • SEAFARERS JANUARY 2024 �Welcome Ashore! DEEP SEA EDDIE ALMODOVAR Brother Eddie Almodovar, 66, signed on with the union in 1977 when he sailed on the Overseas Chicago. He shipped in the engine department and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on several occasions. Brother Almodovar most recently sailed aboard the Maersk Montana. He resides in Jensen Beach, Florida. ARMANDO AMANTE Brother Armando Amante, 70, started his career with the Seafarers International Union in 2004 when he sailed aboard the Richard G. Matthiesen. He upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. Brother Amante shipped in the steward department and last worked on the Pacific Collector. He is a resident of Kent, Washington. EDUARDO BARLAS Brother Eduardo Barlas, 66, joined the SIU in 2001. He first shipped on the Maersk Maine and sailed in the deck department. Brother Barlas upgraded on multiple occasions at the Paul Hall Center. He most recently sailed on the Maersk Columbus and makes his home in New Milford, New Jersey. ANDREW BARROWS Brother Andrew Barrows, 68, joined the union in 1991, initially sailing aboard the Falcon Leader. A deck department member, he upgraded at the Piney Point school on several occasions. Brother Barrows’ final vessel was the USNS Pililaau. He lives in New Orleans. FELSHER BEASLEY Brother Felsher Beasley, 63, joined the union in 1979, initially sailing with Inland Tugs. He worked in the deck department and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on numerous occasions. Brother Beasley last shipped on the American Pride and makes his home in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. JANUARY 2024 We pay tribute to our brothers and sisters of the SIU who have recently retired. THANK YOU for a job well done and we wish you fair winds and following seas. LEO BOGNOSON STEVEN MCBRIDE DONALD RICO Brother Leo Bognoson, 65, started sailing with the SIU in 1993. A deck department member, he first worked on the Producer. Brother Bognoson upgraded on multiple occasions at the Paul Hall Center. His final vessel was the Pride of America. Brother Bognoson resides in Long Beach, California. Brother Steven McBride, 65, signed on with the SIU in 1991. He first sailed aboard the USNS Indomitable and worked in the deck department. Brother McBride upgraded at the Piney Point school on numerous occasions. He last sailed aboard the Chemical Pioneer and is a resident of Atlantic City, New Jersey. Brother Donald Rico, 65, embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 1991 and initially worked on the Sealift Atlantic. He was a member of the deck department and last shipped on the Global Sentinel. Brother Rico upgraded at the Paul Hall Center in 1997. He calls Morton, Washington, home. JOSE BONITA JULIOUS MIZELL Brother Jose Bonita, 67, joined the Seafarers in 2005, initially sailing on the Steven L. Bennett. Brother Bonita was a member of the engine department. He upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions. Brother Bonita last shipped on the Washington and lives in SeaTac, Washington. Brother Julious Mizell, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1978 and first sailed aboard the Coastal Kansas. He upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions and sailed in the deck department. Brother Mizell’s final vessel was the Ohio. He makes his home in Denham Springs, Louisiana. ISAAC VEGA MERCADO Brother Isaac Vega Mercado, 65, donned the SIU colors in 1984 when he sailed aboard the Venture. Brother Vega Mercado upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. A deck department member, he last shipped on the Ocean Glory. Brother Vega Mercado settled in Ponce, Puerto Rico. BOYCE WILSON EDWARD GAVAGAN Brother Edward Gavagan, 69, became a member of the union in 2001. He shipped in the deck department and first sailed with Marine Personnel & Provisioning. Brother Gavagan upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. He most recently sailed on the American Phoenix and settled in Tampa, Florida. TRACEY NEWSOME Brother Tracey Newsome, 60, started his career with the union in 1987, initially sailing aboard the USNS Harkness. A steward department member, he upgraded often at the Piney Point school. Brother Newsome most recently shipped on the Texas. He lives in Jacksonville, Florida. Brother Boyce Wilson, 63, signed on with the union in 1990. He was a deck department member and first sailed aboard the Sealift Atlantic. Brother Wilson upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions and last shipped on the Alliance Fairfax. He makes his home in El Campo, Texas. INLAND MICHAEL EDWARDS EDISON INUMAN ARISTEO PADUA Brother Edison Inuman, 68, donned the SIU colors in 2001, following the NMU’s merger into the SIU. His first SIU ship was the Cape Horn. He was a steward department member and upgraded often at the union-affiliated Piney Point school. Brother Inuman most recently sailed on the KamoKuiki. He is a resident of San Jose, California. Brother Aristeo Padua, 65, became an SIU member in 2001. He first shipped on the Samuel L. Cobb and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions. A deck department member, Brother Padua concluded his career aboard the Alaskan Legend. He resides in Cerritos, California. GERALD KIRTSEY STEPHEN PARKER Brother Gerald Kirtsey, 61, joined the union in 1987. A steward department member, he initially shipped on the USNS Capella. Brother Kirtsey upgraded his skills often at the Paul Hall Center. He concluded his career aboard the California and resides in Jacksonville, Florida. Brother Stephen Parker, 62, began his career with the Seafarers International Union in 1982, initially sailing on the Long Lines. He was a member of the steward department and upgraded often at the Piney Point school. Brother Parker last shipped on the Ocean Grand and makes his home in South Portland, Maine. Brother Michael Edwards, 57, signed on with the union in 1987. He was a deck department member and sailed with G&H Towing for the duration of his career. Brother Edwards upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions. He settled in Spring, Texas. DOMENIC RIZZO Brother Domenic Rizzo, 62, joined the union in 1989 when he worked with Moran Towing of Philadelphia. Brother Rizzo was a deck department member. He last sailed with McAllister Towing of Philadelphia and resides in Monmouth Beach, New Jersey. KENNETH WOMACK Brother Kenneth Womack, 64, began sailing with the SIU in 2004, initially working with OSG Ship Management. He sailed as a deck department member and upgraded on multiple occasions at the Piney Point school. Brother Womack concluded his career with Penn Maritime and calls Rayville, Louisiana, home. SEAFARERS LOG • SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 LOG •15 15 �Final Departures DEEP SEA BENJAMIN FERIA Brother Benjamin Feria, 70, passed away October 10. He became a member of the SIU in 2006 when he sailed aboard the Meteor. Brother Feria was a steward department member. He last shipped on the President Wilson in 2020 and made his home in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. VIRGILIO HOFFMANN Pensioner Virgilio Hoffmann, 81, died September 18. He joined the union in 1972 and initially sailed aboard the Santa Mercedes. Brother Hoffmann sailed in the steward department and concluded his career aboard the Lightning. He started collecting his pension in 2012 and was a San Francisco resident. DESMOND LYNCH Brother Desmond Lynch, 70, has passed away. He was born in Guyana and began his career with the Seafarers in 1999. A steward department member, Brother Lynch was first employed by H&M Lake Transport. He most recently sailed on the Sam Laud in 2011 and lived in Covington, Georgia. KELLY MAYO Pensioner Kelly Mayo, 63, died October 6. Born in Toledo, Ohio, he signed on with the Seafarers International Union in 1970. Brother Mayo first sailed with Michigan Tankers Inc. and worked in the engine department. He most recently shipped on the Overseas Nikiski and went on pension last year. Brother Mayo lived in Inverness, Florida. ANGEL SOTOMAYOR Pensioner Angel Sotomayor, 69, has passed away. He joined the SIU in 1969 and first shipped with OMI Bulk Corporation. Brother Sotomayor sailed in all three departments. He last shipped on the El Morro and went on pension in 2007. Brother Sotomayor made his home in Puerto Rico. In solemn remembrance, we honor the legacies of these union members who have crossed the final bar. May they rest in peace. HERMAN STITH EDWARD SCHAFFHAUSER THOMAS JACKSON Pensioner Herman Stith, 69, died November 8. He began his career with the Seafarers in 1997 when he sailed on the Cape May. Brother Stith was a steward department member and last shipped on the Maersk Carolina in 2008. He began collecting his pension in 2020 and resided in Norfolk, Virginia. Pensioner Edward Schaffhauser, 89, passed away September 28. He joined the union in 1974 when he worked with Gulf Atlantic Transport. Brother Schaffhauser shipped in both the deck and engine departments. He last sailed aboard the Overseas Joyce before going on pension in 1996. Brother Schaffhauser resided in Atlantic Beach, Florida. Pensioner Thomas Jackson, 98, died September 27. He began sailing in 1944, when he worked on the Charles L. O’Connor. Brother Jackson was an engine department member. He last sailed aboard the American Clipper before going on pension in 2002. Brother Jackson resided in Jamaica, New York, his home state. RUDOLPH WINFIELD Pensioner Rudolph Winfield, 78, passed away October 21. He donned the SIU colors in 1965. A steward department member, Brother Winfield first shipped on the Cottonwood Creek. He concluded his career aboard the Quality and became a pensioner in 2011. Brother Winfield lived in Norfolk, Virginia. INLAND ROBERT ANDERSEN Pensioner Robert Andersen, 83, died October 25. He started sailing with the SIU in 1978 and first sailed on the Manhattan Island. Brother Andersen sailed in both the deck and engine departments, and last worked aboard the Padre Island. He retired in 2002 and resided in High Falls, New York. DAVID BREUNING Pensioner David Breuning 81, passed away October 31. Born in Durango, Colorado, he joined the SIU in 1977. Brother Breuning was first employed with Allied Transportation and worked in the deck department. He retired in 2005 after concluding his career with Crowley Towing and Transportation. Brother Breuning made his home in Orlando, Florida. HUGH PREWITT Pensioner Hugh Prewitt, 92, died October 7. He signed on with the union in 1963 and sailed in the deck department. Brother Prewitt first sailed with HVIDE Marine. He was last employed with National Marine Service and became a pensioner in 1998. Brother Prewitt lived in Nederland, Texas. NMU EZEQUIEL DE OLIVEIRA Pensioner Ezequiel De Oliveira, 92, died June 22. Brother De Oliveira worked in the deck department, lastly aboard the Maersk Texas. He became a pensioner in 2002 and resided in Brazil. ELIAS ERAZO Pensioner Elias Erazo, 93, passed away November 6. Born in Honduras, Brother Erazo began sailing in 1959. He was an engine department member and last sailed aboard the Majorie Lykes. Brother Erazo retired in 1991 and settled in Sunrise, Florida. HERMAN GOVAERT Pensioner Herman Govaert, 85, died June 26. Brother Govaert first shipped aboard the Green Dale, and worked in the deck department. He last sailed on the Mormac Dawn and became a pensioner in 1993. Brother Govaert lived in Belgium, his birthplace. CLIFTON HUGHES Pensioner Clifton Hughes, 97, passed away August 2. Brother Hughes sailed in the engine department. He last shipped aboard the Lyra and retired in 1993. Brother Hughes made his home in Rusk, Texas. JOHN JENNINGS Pensioner John Jennings, 70, passed away August 27. Brother Jennings sailed in the steward department. He last shipped on the Green Wave in 2003. Brother Jennings began collecting his pension in 2017 and was a resident of Lancaster, California. FRANCISCO MARCHENA Pensioner Francisco Marchena, 85, died October 30. Brother Marchena was born in New Jersey. He worked as a deck department member and last sailed aboard the Mormac Star. Brother Marchena retired in 2000 and settled in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. CARL SAARI Pensioner Carl Saari, 86, passed away October 21. An engine department member, Brother Saari was born in Limestone, Michigan. He concluded his career aboard the Agent before retiring in 1993. Brother Saari made his home in Mathias, Michigan. SIU SHOWS SUPPORT DIMAS RODRIGUEZ Pensioner Dimas Rodriguez, 90, died February 16. He embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 1966, initially sailing aboard the Seatrain New York. Brother Rodriguez was a steward department member and concluded his career aboard the Guayama in 1994. He settled in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico. 16 SEAFARERS LOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 16 • SEAFARERS SIU VP Government Services Nicholas Celona (fourth from left) attends the 248th birthday celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps in San Jose, California, along with other guests. The event took place last November. JANUARY 2024 �Paul Hall Center Upgrading Course Dates Printed below are dates for courses scheduled to take place at the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Maryland. The QR code connects to a web page with the latest course dates (they may differ from what’s printed here, though in most cases the only changes are additions that haven’t yet made it into the LOG). Seafarers are welcome to contact the admissions office with questions about upgrading courses: (301) 899-0657, admissions@seafarers.org Title of Course Start Date Date of Completion Title of Course Start Date DECK DEPARTMENT UPGRADING COURSES Latest Course Dates Date of Completion SAFETY/OPEN UPGRADING COURSES Lifeboatman/Water Survival February 19 March 18 March 1 March 29 Able Seafarer - Deck March 11 March 29 Basic Training Revalidation February 2 February 12 February 16 March 4 March 8 March 18 March 22 April 5 April 22 April 26 February 2 February 12 February 16 March 4 March 8 March 18 March 22 April 5 April 22 April 26 ENGINE DEPARTMENT UPGRADING COURSES FOWT February 5 March 11 March 1 March 29 Marine Electrician April 22 May 24 Basic Training/Adv. FF Revalidation February 5 February 9 Marine Refer Tech March 11 April 19 Government Vessels Adv. Refer Containers February 5 February 16 February 26 March 4 March 25 April 22 March 1 March 8 March 29 April 26 Machinist April 29 May 10 Tank Ship Familiarization - DL April 22 April 26 Tank Ship Familiarization - LG April 29 May 3 Pumpman April 22 April 26 Welding March 4 April 8 March 22 April 26 STEWARD DEPARTMENT UPGRADING COURSES Certified Chief Cook February 12 March 18 April 29 March 15 April 19 May 31 ServSafe Management February 5 March 11 April 22 February 9 March 15 April 26 Advanced Galley Ops March 18 April 12 Chief Steward February 12 April 22 March 8 May 17 UPGRADING APPLICATION Name _________________________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________________ Telephone (Home)______________________________ (Cell) ___________________________ Date of Birth ___________________________________________________________________  Deep Sea Member  Lakes Member  Inland Waters Member COURSE ____________________________ START DATE __________________ DATE OF COMPLETION ___________________________ ____________________________ __________________ ___________________________ ____________________________ __________________ ___________________________ ____________________________ __________________ ___________________________ If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. ____________________________ __________________ ___________________________ Social Security #_________________________________ Book #________________________ Seniority_______________________________________ Department ___________________ Home Port _____________________________________________________________________ E-mail ________________________________________________________________________ Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held ____________________________________________ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program?  Yes  No If yes, class # and dates attended __________________________________________________ Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses?  Yes  No _______________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________ __________________ ___________________________ With this application, COPIES of the following must be sent: One hundred and twenty-five (125) days seatime for the previous year, MMC, TWIC, front page of your book including your department and seniority and qualifying sea time for the course if it is Coast Guard tested. Must have a valid SHBP clinic through course date. I authorize the Paul Hall Center to release any of the information contained in this application, or any of the supporting documentation that I have or will submit with this application to related organizations, for the purpose of better servicing my needs and helping me to apply for any benefits which might become due to me. JANUARY 2024 LAST VESSEL: ___________________________________ Rating: _______________________ Date On: _______________________________________ Date Off: _______________________ Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: __________________ NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. Not all classes are reimbursable. Return completed application to: Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education Admissions Office, Email:upgrading@seafarers.org Mail: 45353 St. George’s Ave., Piney Point, MD 20674 Fax: 301-994-2189. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education is a private, non-profit, equal opportunity institution and admits students, who are otherwise qualified, or any race, nationality or sex. The school complies with applicable laws with regard to admission, access or treatment of students in its programs or activities. SEAFARERS LOG • OCTOBER 2023 SEAFARERS LOG17 • 17 �Paul Hall Center Class Photos 901 APPRENTICE WATER SURVIVAL CLASS #901 – Graduated November 3 (above, in alphabetical order): Israel Christian-Grace, Aminata Diallo, Emma DiGennaro, Eden Dulin, Caleb Estrada, Dennis Freeman Jr., Austin Gass, Brenda Gonzalez Potash, Laurence Iledan, Justian Jones, Antoine Kozel, Madison Kruer, Marcos Medina-Vargas, Mario Odom Jr., Dominic Pena, Orlando Quirantes, Simeon Roberts, Xavier Roberts, Sarah Silverleaf, Eric Simmons, Andrew Tingle, Wesley Tingle, Kiefer Vanderbilt and Marshall Whitcraft. (Note: Not all are pictured.) ABLE SEAFARER DECK – Graduated August 4 (above, in alphabetical order): Mukhtar Ali, Jonathan Cordova-Alonso, Joshua Daniel, Elijah Diallo, James Jones, Derrel Oliver, Carl Piercy, Cody Quinn, Julian Ramirez, Felix Rivera Rodriguez, Dean Schrantz, Venise Spears, Preston Stine, Mark Stookey, Kamron Stripling, and Zachary Wilkinson. (Note: Not all are pictured.) ADVANCED REFER CONTAINER MAINTENANCE – Graduated November 3 (above, in alphabetical order): Dennis Blake II, Carlos Marcos Gutierrez, David Hain-Mendez, Ethan Love, Yahya Ali Mohamed and Kelly Percy. Instructor Roy Graham is at left, while Instructor Mike Fay is in the back, third from the right. 18 SEAFARERS LOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 18 • SEAFARERS JANUARY 2024 �Paul Hall Center Class Photos RFPNW - PHASE 3 – Graduated December 1 (above, in alphabetical order): Taher Albaneh, Alexander Baum, David Bessey, Emily Castellano-Marquez, Ne'shawn Christopher, Michael Cruz Diaz, Qaadir Gillette-James, Colontae Hargrove, Wade Henry, Lynn James Jr., Lamar Johnson, Jeremiah Mills, Jabar Mohamad, David Morris, Gary Wassel Jr., and Dylan Wright. ADVANCED GALLEY OPERATIONS – Graduated November 10 (above, in alphabetical order): Charlene Briggs, Esstonia Moore, Jacob Parrilla, Tony Pragosa, William Sanchez, and Delphine Simmons. (Note: Not all are pictured.) JUNIOR ENGINEERING - PLANT MAINTENANCE II – Graduated November 17 (above, in alphabetical order): Kyree Carter, Akim Davis-Griffin, Lesther Gonzalez, Cody Higgs, Quinton Sashington, Randy Slue, Daniel Ursitti, Joel Williams, and Sean Wilson. Instructor Christopher Morgan is second from left. WELDING & METALLURGY – Graduated November 3 (above, in alphabetical order): Michael Clark, Marquez Fields, Jean Lozada, Ahbram Ventura-Bishop and Michael Wilt. (Note: Not all are pictured.) Instructor Chris Raley is at the far right. CERTIFIED CHIEF COOK (MODULE 4 – GROUP A) – Graduated November 24 (above, in alphabetical order): Timothy Cooper, Alondra Delgado, Benny Feria, Faith Gonse and Britorria Hogan. JANUARY 2024 CERTIFIED CHIEF COOK (MODULE 4 – GROUP B) – Graduated November 24 (above, in alphabetical order): De'vine Lents, Joseph Lucas, Jubaree McHellen, Pura Moreno Soriano, Kevin Robinson and Suyapa Ruiz. SEAFARERS LOG • OCTOBER 2023 SEAFARERS LOG19 • 19 �JANUARY 2024 VOLUME 86, NO. 1 SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION — ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS, AFL-CIO SIU Year in Review: 2023 New Tonnage and Contracts SIU President David Heindel (left) makes his first speech as the fourth president of the SIU. Michael Sacco, the previous president, is at right. I n 2023, the SIU’s top priority wasn’t hard to determine. In the pages of the Seafarers LOG, as well as on the SIU’s social media pages, it clearly proved to be the year of the recruiter. From job fairs, ad campaigns and community outreach, the union and its affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education (PHC) have been hard at work finding new mariners to join the Brotherhood of the Sea. However, the biggest story of the year is clear: the retirement of longtime SIU President Michael Sacco, and the subsequent appointment of SIU President David Heindel. The SIU Executive Board convened Feb. 13 near Orlando, Florida. Sacco announced his retirement and then nominated Heindel (who had served as the union’s secretary-treasurer since 1997) as his successor. SIU Executive Vice President Augie Tellez seconded the nomination; a unanimous vote of approval followed. Subsequently, the board unanimously approved the respective appointments of Tom Orzechowski as secretarytreasurer and Bryan Powell as vice president of the SIU’s Great Lakes and Inland Waters sector. Orzechowski had served as Lakes vice president since 2003; Powell had been an assistant vice president since 2007. “Dave will do a great job and he has my complete confidence,” Sacco stated. “He has proven himself throughout his lifetime of service to the SIU. We are also fortunate to have outstanding leadership throughout our executive board, and I know this will be a seamless transition.” The following are other top stories from the year, grouped into broad topics. The first tonnage of the year to join the U.S.-Flag fleet was the Badlands Trader, a tanker operated by U.S. Marine Management, Inc. (USMMI) for Maersk Line, Limited., reflagged to United States registry on April 17 in Piraeus, Greece. In July, Pasha Hawaii’s new LNG-powered containership Janet Marie was delivered, as well as the TOTE-operated Empire State and a new NY Waterway tug, the Arthur E. Imperatore. In August, the Janet Marie was christened, as were the Crowley tug Artemis and the USNS Navajo (operated by MSC). Near the end of the year, an influx of new tonnage added jobs for SIU members, including the SLNC Star (Chesapeake Crewing) the Allied Pacific (Patriot), the purchase of the Alaskan Frontier by Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG), and the impending additions of the Cape Sable and Cape San Juan (Crowley) into the Ready Reserve Force (RRF). In 2023, multiple contracts were negotiated, with others ongoing as the year concluded. Contracts that were agreed and voted upon in 2023 included a mid-contract pay increase with G&H Towing and a new three-year contract with Great Lakes Dredge and Dock. Five SIU members employed by NY Waterway played vital roles in safely evacuating hundreds of passengers from a Staten Island Ferry that caught fire in late December 2022. (Photo courtesy Baris Barlas, Big City Tourism) Rescues Just missing our print deadline for the 2022 Year in Review, SIU members aboard a NY Waterway ferry came to the rescue of hundreds of passengers aboard a disabled Staten Island Ferry on Dec. 22. The NYPD and FDNY responded to the incident by requesting aide from other ferries in the harbor, and the SIU crew of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt rushed to help the passengers in peril. The SIU members rescued 558 passengers from the doomed vessel, with the remaining 310 taken to shore by other vessels. The rescues didn’t stop there: On January 3, the Sagamore (operated by Sealift) rescued 15 from the Straits of Florida; the National Glory (Intrepid Personnel and Provisioning) handled two such operations, one in February involving 21 migrants and the other in early March involving 15 distressed individuals; the Overseas Long Beach (OSG) saved 12 migrants on March 30; the ATB Legacy (Crowley) saved eight migrants who had been stranded for nearly a month on March 1; and both the Overseas Nikiski (OSG) and Overseas Santorini (OSG) performed rescues – 18 hours apart – on May 30-31. Members of the SIU Government Services Division also helped handle rescues, including one involving the USNS John Lewis. SIU President David Heindel (left) was a featured speaker Aug. 9 as Seafarers-contracted Pasha Hawaii christened its new containership Janet Marie in Oakland, California. Pictured at the event are (from left) Heindel, company President and CEO George Pasha IV, SIU VP West Coast Nick Marrone and Elyse Pasha, wife of George. Maritime News The Seafarers LOG saw a noteworthy redesign in 2023. As mentioned above, the union experienced just the third transfer of power in the SIU’s history. President Heindel pledged his unyielding support of the rank-and-file in a meeting which took place in mid-February, and began serving in said role shortly thereafter, as the fourth SIU president. In other news, Daniel Duncan, former Seafarers LOG editor and executive secretary-treasurer of the SIUaffiliated Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO, retired after more than three decades of service to the maritime community. Also retiring in 2023 was SIU of Canada President Jim Given, who was succeeded by Mike Given. The union also completely renovated the hiring hall in Norfolk, Virgina, over the course of 2023, culminating in a re-dedication ceremony which took place on July 25. Heindel said the refurbished hall “symbolizes improvements in the present and the hope for the future. This location is excellent, and now this facility itself is state of the art and will serve our membership well into the future. It’s a place where our members and their families can feel safe and proud to come and take care of their business.” Additionally, the union and the Seafarers Plans teamed up to conduct a series of benefits conferences at numerous halls. A few more such meetings are scheduled for 2024. The SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education hosted many important gatherings SIU and Paul Hall Center personnel devote lots of time and resources toward recruiting, as reflected by this December snapshot taken in Jacksonville, Florida. Safety Director Adam Bucalo is at left. throughout the year, including a meeting of the high-level U.S. Transportation Command’s (USTRANSCOM) Sealift Executive Working Group, typically referred to as the EWG, on August 30. SIU Executive Vice President Augie Tellez is the labor representative on the committee. Other notable events throughout 2023 included: the return of the Seafarers Waterfront Classic; the first Congressional Sail-In since the COVID-19 pandemic; and the opportunity for four SIU apprentices to serve as flag-bearers during the annual Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Finally, it is worth mentioning that the Seafarers LOG itself underwent a notable change, moving to a new, fullcolor format beginning with the October 2023 edition. The change has been received positively by readers. 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Some of the first SIU members to sail aboard the U.S. Marine Management vessel – renamed as the Redwood Trader – are pictured in the other photo. Page 3. (Ship photo by Seongwoo Park) Steward Departments Union Election Winds Down Brighten Thanksgiving SIU galley gangs across the fleet made extra efforts to help ensure their fellow mariners enjoyed holiday delicacies despite being on the job. Pictured aboard the Perla Del Caribe (TOTE Services) on Thanksgiving are (from left) Chief Cook Fernando Marques and Recertified Steward Tony Mendez. For additional photos, see pages 10-11. The SIU election was scheduled to conclude Dec. 31 (after press time). Recently securing their respective ballots aboard the Liberty Peace (Liberty Maritime) are (from left) Chief Cook Claribel Cabral, STOS Noel Gay, Steward/Baker Bebiana Eason, AB Moises Arzu and AB Juan Salgado. Page 4. YEAR IN REVIEW • PAGE 5 // PHILANTHROPY IN PUERTO RICO • PAGE 20 �President’s Report Wins – and More Work Ahead – in D.C. While I wouldn’t describe it as a Christmas present, the planned mid-December introduction of the Ships for America Act in Congress is a great boost to the U.S. Merchant Marine as we navigate the winter holidays. The bill’s co-sponsors are realistic about its path for advancement in the New Year – it’ll take a lot of work, and passage won’t happen overnight. But there is strong bipartisan backing for the bill, along with a growing awareness of our industry’s importance to national, economic and homeland security. As you may have seen online, the SIU publicly supported the Ships for America Act upon David Heindel introduction (very close to our press time). We are one of dozens of organizations and individual stakeholders that helped shape the bill as it went through draft revisions for more than a year. Personally, I find it an extraordinary piece of legislation that stands to revitalize, strengthen and sustain our nation’s maritime industry. The Ships for America Act addresses critical gaps in shipbuilding, maritime workforce development, and the modernization of our commercial fleet. It is a bold step toward ensuring that the United States maintains a robust and competitive maritime presence, which is essential for both economic and national security. In my 51 years of working in this industry, whether at sea or ashore, I have not seen any maritime legislation as comprehensive and impactful as the Ships for America Act. I have urged labor and industry leaders to join us in supporting this long-overdue bill, as it not only honors the legacy of our maritime industry but also paves the way for its future growth and sustainability. At the same time, and as original co-sponsor Sen. Mark Kelly – a former U.S. Merchant Mariner – said shortly before the bill was introduced, I also remind everyone that this will be a process rather than an instant victory. Those of you who were sailing or otherwise following the industry back in the mid-1990s may remember how many pushes it took for us to help get the Maritime Security Act across the finish line. Similarly, and although this one was slightly before my time, the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 required a sustained and lengthy effort. Notwithstanding those caveats, this is a huge opportunity for our industry. I sincerely thank Sen. Kelly, Sen. Todd Young, Rep. Trent Kelly and Rep. John Garamendi for introducing the bill, and I look forward to working for its passage. We’ve got other good news to report from the nation’s capital, too. As part of this year’s Defense bill, both the Maritime Security Program (MSP) and the Tanker Security Program (TSP) will be extended five years, to 2040, when the bill passes (it has not yet done so as of press time), which is expected before the end of the year. I am proud to note that the SIU helped make it happen, particularly regarding the MSP. The MSP has been a foundational component of the U.S.-flag fleet since we helped secure passage of the aforementioned Maritime Security Act in 1996. The much-newer TSP promises to be a vital component moving forward." Collectively, these are timely examples of why we’re a politically active organization and always will be. Your jobs are directly dependent on federal laws (among other factors), and that’s why we’re always on the front lines in Washington, as well as staying active at the state and local levels of government. Building on Success As of this writing in mid-December, I am finishing my first full calendar year as president of our great union, and closing in on two years at the helm, total. I appreciate your supportiveness and I assure you that while no organization is perfect, we always strive to be proactive, responsive and supportive of the rankand-file membership. If you read our “year in review” article elsewhere in this edition, I think you’ll agree that we earned many successes in 2024, and we are well-positioned to build on them in the New Year and beyond. I remain confident in our union and our industry, and am ready to help keep us on the right course, with your continued backing. Sen. Kelly: Ships for America Act Will Revitalize Industry A strong U.S. maritime industry is essential to the nation, and the Ships for America Act is a timely, viable way to bolster it. Pro-maritime U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) delivered those messages Nov. 21 at an industry gathering in the nation’s capital. Attendees included SIU Vice President Contracts George Tricker, Assistant Vice President Pat Vandegrift, Director of Manpower Mark von Siegel, Political and Legislative Director Brian Schoeneman, and Political Consultant Terry Turner. Kelly is a co-sponsor of the Ships for America Act, the most comprehensive maritime legislation put together in decades. The bill was expected to be formally introduced Dec. 18 or 19 (at press time). The SIU worked with industry allies for more than a year to help craft the legislation. A former merchant mariner, astronaut and a Navy veteran, Kelly also is the grandson of a World War II U.S. Merchant Mariner. He told the audience in Washington, D.C., that his lifelong familiarity with, and support for, American maritime has led him to firmly conclude “we need to seriously and urgently reorient our maritime industry…. It’s an issue that Congress and multiple administrations, Republican and Democrat, Seafarers LOG Volume 87 Number 1 January 2025 The SIU online: www.seafarers.org The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 1086-4636) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters, AFLCIO; 5201 Capital Gateway Drive; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Periodicals postage paid at Southern Maryland 207909998. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Communications Director: Jordan Biscardo Assistant Communications Director: Nick Merrill Assistant Editor: Aja Neal Administrative Support: Jenny Stokes Copyright © 2024 Seafarers International Union, AGLIW. All Rights Reserved. The SIU engaged an environmentally friendly printer for the production of this newspaper. 2 • SEAFARERS LOG Gathering for a photo immediately following the senator’s remarks are (from left) SIU Director of Manpower Mark von Siegel, U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Arizona), SIU Asst. VP Pat Vandegrift, (rear) SIU Political and Legislative Director Brian Schoeneman, SIU VP Contracts George Tricker, and SIU Political Consultant Terry Turner. have tried to grasp, but also sort of ignored for decades. Now, we can't afford to ignore this any longer.” The senator compared U.S.-flag fleet data from the mid-1980s, when he graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, to today. He pointed out that the size of the U.S. fleet is dwarfed by China’s. Kelly also lamented the gradual decrease in the number of U.S. shipyards. “Despite the decline in size of our maritime industry, we’re still facing a shortage of mariners that we need to man and crew these vessels, and the consequences of these failures are serious,” he stated. “With oceans to the east and west, America has always been a maritime nation. More than 80% of goods imported into this country come by sea, making the maritime domain critical to our economy, and just as importantly, maritime transportation logistics are critical to our national security in a prolonged conflict overseas. We’re going to have to rely on the U.S. Merchant Marine to provide the sealift we need to support overseas operations, and we need a more robust maritime industrial base here at home to make sure we have the shipbuilding and ship repair capacity to meet the needs of the Navy and other government shipbuilders.” Kelly said that such a broad and complex set of challenges “requires us to comprehensively rethink our national maritime strategy, and so over the past year, my team and I and others on Capitol Hill have worked with many of you and countless others throughout the maritime industry to develop comprehensive legislation to rebuild the U.S. maritime industry. For months now, I’ve worked closely with (original co-sponsor) Rep. Mike Waltz (R) of Florida, who will be the incoming National Security Advisor for the president-elect.” The senator described four main components of the Ships for America Act. “First, it works to make sure that U.S.-flag vessel costs are competitive in international commerce,” he explained. “We provide tax incentives for private companies to consider shipping cargo on U.S.-flagged vessels and restore the cargo preference and agency reimbursement requirements that Congress undid in 2012. We also propose regulatory reforms, like looking for efficiencies to improve the way that the Coast Guard regulates vessels, and evaluate whether there are ways to allow vessels to flag into the fleet more efficiently. Lastly, we established a new program called the Strategic Commercial Fleet, which would complement the existing Maritime Security Program by bringing 250 new U.S.-flag vessels into the fleet over the next 10 years, by providing financial support to offset operating differences for the ocean carriers who provide the best value to our economic and national security.” He then turned to the importance of domestic shipbuilding capability, and outlined how the Ships for America Act will promote it. Finally, Kelly described methods to attract and retain maritime personnel. JANUARY 2025 �Redwood Trader Flag-In Means New SIU Jobs SIU-contracted U.S. Marine Management (USMMI) recently won a long-term charter from the U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command for a shallow-draft tanker, bringing a new ship into the U.S.-flag registry and signaling new job opportunities for Seafarers. The former Dream Pioneer recently reflagged under the Stars and Stripes and was renamed the Redwood Trader. Built in 2018, the ship will operate in the Far East. It is approximately 360 feet long, and 5,422 gross tons. She is the sister ship of Pohang Pioneer, USMMI’s other shallow-draft tanker on charter to MSC and also manned by SIU members. Recertified Steward Bernard Butts stated, “My experience with this re-flagging is that it has been very well planned and well executed, from the crewing of the vessel to making sure everything was in place when we arrived in Korea for the smoothest transition possible.” He added, “The vessel is in pretty good shape. It needed some cleaning but overall looks like a decent acquisition.” USMMI Vice President of Labor Relations David Sloane stated that the company “is proud to add another U.S.-flagged ship to our fleet serving U.S. national security interests. This charter continues USMMI’s longstanding relationship with the U.S. Navy supporting their requirements. We appreciate the ongoing support from the SIU to supply our company with outstanding U.S. citizen mariners.” Along with Butts, the initial SIU crew included Bosun Brayan Nunez Crisanto, ABs Nahun Bernardez Bernardez, Lester Marson Buchanan, and Zachary Wilkinson, QMEDs Tomas Merel and Jonathan Bernardez Bernardez, OMU Martin Dragon, and Chief Cook Prior to its recent reflag, the vessel was named Dream Pioneer. (Photo by Chadon Williams. Igor A. Savitskiy) Resolution Passes in Support Of Jones Act in Puerto Rico Puerto Rico-based trade unionists recently expressed strong support for the Jones Act, America’s freight cabotage law. The AFL-CIO-affiliated Federation of Workers of Puerto Rico (FTPR) conducted its 23rd convention of delegates and election of officers in Caguas in mid-November. During the proceedings, SIU Assistant Vice President Amancio Crespo, who since 2022 has served as one of nine FTPR vice presidents, offered a pro-Jones Act resolution. The statement then was approved without opposition. Resolution Number 8 reaffirms the statement approved at the 2022 national convention, and requests full and unconditional support for the Jones Act in Puerto Rico. The rationale for such backing includes the facts that the Jones Act helps maintain good-paying jobs in the territory and also ensures reliable cargo transportation to and from the island. Chief Steward Jacob Parrilla, one of the delegates representing the SIU at the convention, spoke in support of the resolution, which in turn was seconded and confirmed by all the SIU delegates and everyone else in attendance. “My table consisted of SIU members who were all delegates on our ships,” Crespo noted. “They seconded a motion that I brought to the floor requesting all the unions in Puerto Rico, all the AFL-CIO unions, and all the unions with the FTPR to fully support the Jones Act and the cabotage law for Puerto Rico, because of all the jobs that JANUARY 2025 they create for Puerto Ricans residing in Puerto Rico and how important they are to the local economy. We had 100% support.” During the convention, Crespo was re-elected for his second term in his role as a vice president of the FTPR. He will serve in this role for the next three years. “A lot of people have the wrong impression about the Jones Act,” Crespo added. “Many people think that [the Jones Act] is why some of products that are brought in from stateside may cost more, but that is actually because of the tax code. It has nothing to do with transportation, which is basically what the Jones Act states. The Jones Act creates jobs, and it supports Americans getting those jobs as long as the merchandise moves in U.S. waters, but it has nothing to do with the Puerto Rico tax code.” He concluded, “I want people to know what the Jones Act is and how many jobs it brings to Puerto Rico. We’ve got thousands of good-paying jobs in Puerto Rico that are directly dependent on the Jones Act, and we don’t cost the government a penny. On the contrary, most of our guys, the mariners, make their money outside of Puerto Rico, and yet, they pay their taxes and contribute to the economy here in Puerto Rico because they’re residents, so it's a good thing for the economy.” All AFL-CIO-affiliated unions on the island of Puerto Rico were represented at the convention. SIU attendees at the convention included (seated, from left) ABM Angel Pagan, Bosun Charles Ortiz, QMED Michel Cruz, Chief Steward Jacob Parrilla and (standing) Asst. VP Amancio Crespo. SIU Asst. VP Amancio Crespo (right) reads the pro-Jones Act resolution, which then received unanimous backing from the other delegates. SEAFARERS LOG •SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 LOG • 3 3 �Voting Concludes in SIU’s 2024 Election Voting finished at the end of last month (December), and results of the election of officials for the Seafarers International Union’s Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters will be announced, in accordance with the SIU Constitution, upon completion of the tallying committee’s work. Special membership meetings were planned to take place last month (Dec. 30) at union halls listed in the SIU Constitution to elect delegates for a rank-andfile tallying committee. That committee, including two members from each of the union’s constitutional ports, will tabulate results of the election, which started Nov. 1 in all SIU halls (and aboard many ships) and was scheduled to end Dec. 31. The February issue of the Seafarers LOG will carry the election results. The ballot included a list of candidates seeking the posts of president, executive vice president, secretary-treasurer, six vice presidents, six assistant vice presidents and 10 port agents (for a total of 25 positions). Individuals elected in this round of balloting will serve a four-year term lasting from 2025 through 2028. The ballot also included 23 proposed amendments to the SIU Constitution. Seafarers who were eligible to vote in the election were full book members in good standing, according to the union’s constitution. Members had the opportunity to pick up a ballot either in person at one of the 20 union halls around the country and overseas or via mail (absentee ballot). Additionally, in order to facilitate participation and in accordance with past practice from the previous election, voting took place on numerous SIU-crewed vessels Article XIII of the union’s constitution spells out the procedures by which an election will be conducted. The entire text of Article XIII, along with a sample ballot, a list of voting locations and other related information appears in the October 2024 issue of the Seafarers LOG. Additionally, a notice of the election was mailed in October to all members at their last known addresses, with a list of all voting locations as well as a sample of the official ballot. QMED Gabriel Santa Ramos (right) makes the most of his trip to the hall in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he first secured his full book and then voted in the union election. Safety Director Ricky Rivera is at left. Aboard the Montford Point (Ocean Shipholdings) in Norfolk, Virginia, Recertified Bosun Larry Dizon (left) and AB Noel Gemo complete their respective ballots. Voting at the Houston hall are (from left) AB Carlos Avila, AB Franklin Akins, and AB Rommel Dela Vega. Hearings Imminent for Cabinet Nominees Recertified Bosun John Cedeno casts his ballot in the SIU election aboard the tanker Evergreen State (Intrepid) in Texas. Steward/Baker Hussain Nagi (right) obtains his ballot from SIU Patrolman James Bast at the Jersey City, New Jersey hiring hall. 4 • SEAFARERS LOG The United States Senate this month will conduct hearings and begin the process of confirming nominees for cabinet-level positions when the 119th Congress is seated. Among the various posts, the four that traditionally are most important to maritime labor are Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Labor, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Secretary of Transportation. President-elect Trump has nominated decorated Army veteran and Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense. For Secretary of Homeland Security, which is the agency that includes the Coast Guard, the President-elect has chosen North Dakota Governor Kristi Noem. In both cases, the nominees’ respective views on the maritime industry are largely unknown, according to SIU Political and Legislative Director Brian Schoeneman. Secretary of Transportation designee Sean Duffy, a former congressman, had a mixed record of backing maritime during his tenure in the House, Schoeneman noted. That included less-than-supportive votes on separate amendments that would have negatively impacted cargo preference laws and the Maritime Security Program. Duffy has a mixed record on the Jones Act, America’s freight cabotage law. “We are committed to working with Secretary-designee Duffy, and we look forward to helping promote policies that will strengthen the U.S. Merchant Marine,” Schoeneman concluded. Secretary of Labor designee Lori ChavezDeRemer, the daughter of a Teamster, is one of the strongest GOP labor supporters from the last Congress (she narrowly lost her re-election bid). One of three Republicans who cosponsored the PRO Act, which would make organizing easier for workers and is a key AFL-CIO legislative priority, she has been a champion for working families during her tenure in Congress, representing a district in Oregon. SEAFARERS LOG • OCTOBER 2023 4 JANUARY 2025 �SIU’s Year in Review: 2024 In many ways, 2024 for the SIU proved uplifting, productive and promising. The exceptions were big ones, though. Throughout the year, there were more than 300 reported attacks on vessels from various nations by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. While no SIU-crewed ships were hit, there were close calls involving the Maersk Detroit and Maersk Chesapeake (Jan. 24); the Torm Thor (Feb. 24); the Maersk Yorktown (April 24); the Maersk Sentosa (July 24); and the Liberty Grace, Stena Impeccable, and Maersk Saratoga (Nov. 30-Dec. 1). Most maritime traffic eventually started rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope. However, at least three foreign mariners died in Houthi attacks off the coast of Yemen, and several ships were severely damaged. The Houthis’ stated rationale is that they target Israeli-owned ships or vessels that have called at Israeli ports, but that simply doesn’t withstand a fact-check. SIU President David Heindel, testifying Jan. 30 at a U.S. House of Representatives hearing on the volatility of Red Sea shipping, underscored the U.S. Merchant Marine’s commitment to delivering the goods while also calling for continued safeguards that protect all mariners transiting the area. Heindel spoke on behalf of several maritime labor organizations in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. Closer to home, the maritime industry also made unwanted headlines beginning March 26, when the Key Bridge outside the Port of Baltimore was struck by the Singapore-flagged vessel Dali, causing the bridge to collapse into the channel and killing six construction workers. While the tragedy did not have a major impact on SIU jobs, the union, through the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), worked to protect the rights of the Dali’s crew and officers (themselves members of unions). The previous year did include many positive developments for the SIU, among them the ratifications of new respective collective bargaining agreements with TOTE, Bay Houston, NCLA, Crescent Towing, Penn Maritime, American Steamship, Crowley-Penn Terminals, Intrepid Personnel and Provisioning, Argent Marine, Transoceanic Cable Ship Company, Crowley Towing, OSG (inland), and Great Lakes Dredge and Dock. The union also solidified a 12-month bridge agreement with its operators who have vessels in the Ready Reserve Force. Moreover, the SIU protected members’ jobs through various company sales, consolidations and new ventures, including the newly formed Fairwater Holdings LLC. SIU President David Heindel testifies in Congress on the reliability of the U.S. Merchant Marine and the need to protect all mariners transiting the Red Sea. JANUARY 2025 The SIU welcomed lots of new tonnage into the union-contracted fleet, including Waterman’s M/V Green Ocean (background in photo above). Pictured in Baltimore following a late-March 2024 ceremony commemorating the ship are SIU members and officials including President David Heindel (far right), Exec. VP Augie Tellez (far left) and Port Agent John Hoskins (second from right). Additionally, 2024 saw no shortage of new tonnage entering the SIU fleet, including some outright additions and replacement vessels that helped further modernize it. Those gains include the tankers Redwood Trader and Shenandoah Trader (USMMI), the roll-on/roll-off ships ARC Honor, ARC Endeavor (TOTE for American Roll-On/Roll-Off Carrier) and Green Ocean (Waterman), several APL maritime ships that are part of a fleet update, Crowley’s first-of-its-kind electric tugboat eWolf, Great Lakes Towing’s tug Minnesota, the bunker barge Progress (Crowley), the National Security Multi-Mission vessel Patriot State (TOTE, when activated), and the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock dredge Galveston Island. SIU members upheld the finest traditions of the Brotherhood of the Sea by performing on-thejob rescues and/or rendering humanitarian aid. They included mariners from the Maersk Kinloss, Garden State, and George M. Members also ably helped avert disaster by successfully combating fires aboard the USNS Button, USNS Bobo, and Father Mychael Judge. On the legislative front, the SIU helped secure several gains, including the imminent introduction of the Ships for America Act, which will be the most comprehensive maritime bill in decades. The union also successfully pushed for common-sense modifications to some requirements for deck-department mariners sailing internationally. Most of the SIU-backed candidates in the House and Senate won their respective races in November. Across the country, the union and its affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education (PHC) maintained a robust presence on the recruiting trail. These efforts have helped alleviate some manpower concerns, and have resulted in a backlog of applications for the PHC’s apprentice program. The PHC continued expanding and updating its curriculums, while also earning the prestigious “Center of Excellence” designation from the Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration. The school also hosted the annual Seafarers Waterfront Classic, a philanthropic event that benefits military veterans and first responders. The Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan (SHBP) awarded scholarships to members and dependents, while the Seafarers Plans also concluded a nationwide series of benefits conferences aimed at assisting rank-and-file members, retirees, staff members and their families. More broadly, the labor movement continued enjoying a resurgence, as public opinion soared in favor of unions, representation elections increased, and a government report spotlighted the ways unions benefit the overall economy. The SIU conducted its own election, in accordance with the union constitution. It was scheduled to conclude Dec. 31. Lastly, the union bid farewell to too many friends and colleagues, including Vice President Government Services Nicholas Celona, who passed away in June at age 65; and Patrolman Jesse Sunga Jr., who died in July at age 36. SIU President Emeritus Michael Sacco, a giant both in the union’s own history and that of American maritime labor, passed away just a few days before 2024 began, at age 86. Boatmen employed by Crescent Towing approved a very well-received contract in 2024. SIU Asst. VP Chris Westbrook (second from left) and some of the delegates meet with fellow Seafarers to discuss the new agreement. In early 2024, representatives from the Seafarers Plans and from the SIU wrapped up a monthslong series of benefits conferences that began in 2023. Pictured at the penultimate session (in Algonac, Michigan) are SIU Secretary-Treasurer Tom Orzechowski (left) and Recertified Bosun Saleh Ahmed. SEAFARERS LOG •SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 5 LOG • 5 �Dispatchers’ Report for Deep Sea “Total Registered” and “Total Shipped” data is cumulative from November 16 - December 15, 2024. “Registered on the Beach” data is as of December 16, 2024. Total Shipped All Groups A B C Registered on Beach All Groups A B C Port Total Registered All Groups A B C Algonac Anchorage Baltimore Fort Lauderdale Guam Harvey Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Jersey City Joliet Mobile Norfolk Oakland Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington 14 1 2 15 3 14 9 28 24 19 5 4 16 11 0 2 7 0 15 28 10 1 1 8 1 4 4 12 24 5 0 4 13 1 1 1 3 2 3 10 0 0 1 3 1 3 0 9 6 3 0 2 11 1 0 0 0 1 2 1 15 1 1 12 4 9 1 24 25 11 2 5 15 10 1 0 5 2 11 22 12 2 0 5 0 3 5 16 20 4 0 1 11 1 2 1 3 2 4 5 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 7 6 2 0 0 8 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 12 0 1 11 0 6 0 15 14 4 0 0 11 0 1 0 4 2 11 7 17 2 4 24 4 13 14 48 39 31 4 5 29 14 1 3 11 3 17 35 10 4 4 12 2 4 3 18 36 9 3 7 13 2 1 1 3 2 5 14 2 0 1 6 3 6 1 15 8 8 1 3 9 1 0 0 0 2 4 2 TOTAL 217 108 44 176 97 30 99 318 153 72 Algonac Anchorage Baltimore Fort Lauderdale Guam Harvey Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Jersey City Joliet Mobile Norfolk Oakland Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington TOTAL 3 1 3 5 0 1 3 12 25 10 1 3 10 6 1 2 4 1 11 9 111 1 1 2 8 0 2 1 5 16 6 2 3 10 1 0 1 3 0 3 1 66 0 1 0 0 1 2 1 2 5 0 0 1 6 2 1 0 2 0 2 0 26 4 0 3 1 0 2 0 3 8 3 1 1 3 3 0 0 0 1 4 5 42 3 1 3 11 0 3 7 20 33 7 2 3 10 4 2 2 8 1 15 14 149 1 1 1 8 0 2 2 10 14 5 2 3 17 8 0 1 5 1 3 2 86 0 0 1 3 2 1 1 6 2 0 0 2 7 3 1 0 2 1 4 3 39 Algonac Anchorage Baltimore Fort Lauderdale Guam Harvey Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Jersey City Joliet Mobile Norfolk Oakland Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington TOTAL 4 0 1 7 2 1 5 16 13 5 1 6 18 12 3 0 2 0 5 13 114 0 1 0 3 4 1 1 3 15 4 1 2 12 2 0 1 9 0 4 5 68 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 4 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 13 1 0 0 4 1 3 5 15 8 5 1 2 13 6 2 0 0 1 2 14 83 0 0 0 3 0 3 4 5 12 5 0 2 6 3 0 0 0 0 4 5 52 7 0 1 13 3 1 8 18 30 14 1 8 17 18 2 2 7 0 9 33 192 0 2 1 8 5 5 3 13 27 5 1 1 17 6 1 2 15 1 4 6 123 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 5 2 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 18 Algonac Anchorage Baltimore Fort Lauderdale Guam Harvey Honolulu Houston Jacksonville Jersey City Joliet Mobile Norfolk Oakland Philadelphia Piney Point Puerto Rico St. Louis Tacoma Wilmington 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 4 0 1 8 1 3 2 19 26 12 1 0 14 7 2 1 0 0 4 9 7 1 3 7 0 2 4 12 46 18 1 3 26 10 2 3 1 0 7 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 2 1 2 0 7 25 13 0 0 9 4 0 1 0 0 1 9 3 0 4 6 0 0 3 5 23 8 0 1 22 6 1 5 1 0 2 8 5 0 1 3 0 0 0 3 3 4 0 0 6 1 0 5 0 0 3 5 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 1 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 5 2 9 0 4 12 0 2 2 28 42 18 1 1 12 10 2 2 0 0 9 13 19 1 2 13 1 4 4 22 88 32 2 4 56 16 0 10 2 2 13 20 TOTAL 12 114 166 6 78 98 39 19 167 311 GRAND TOTAL 356 249 341 275 159 232 678 529 440 Trip Reliefs Deck Department Engine Department 4 1 3 2 1 1 3 4 12 6 1 1 14 5 0 1 2 2 4 9 76 3 0 2 3 0 3 1 0 15 5 2 1 11 1 0 0 0 0 4 5 56 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 8 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 19 Steward Department January & February Membership Meetings Piney Point Algonac Baltimore Guam Honolulu Monday: Jan. 6, Feb. 3 Thursday: Jan. 16, Feb. 13 Thursday: Jan. 9, Feb. 6 Thursday: Jan. 23, Feb. 20 Friday: Jan. 17, Feb. 14 Houston Monday: Jan. 13, Feb. 10 Jacksonville Thursday: Jan. 9, Feb. 6 Joliet Thursday: Jan. 16, Feb. 13 Mobile New Orleans Jersey City Norfolk Wednesday: Jan. 15, Feb. 12 Tuesday: Jan. 14, Feb. 11 Tuesday: Jan. 7, Feb. 4 Friday: Jan. 10, Feb. 7 Oakland Thursday: Jan. 16, Feb. 13 Philadelphia Wednesday: Jan. 8, Feb. 5 Port Everglades Thursday: Jan. 16, Feb. 13 San Juan Thursday: Jan. 9, Feb. 6 St. Louis Friday: Jan. 17, Feb. 14 Tacoma Friday: Jan. 24, Feb. 21 Wilmington Tuesday: Jan. 21, Feb. 18 Wilmington changes due to holiday observances Each port’s meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. 0 1 1 1 0 3 0 2 11 3 0 2 9 1 0 1 2 0 3 4 44 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 12 Entry Department 6 •SEAFARERS 6 SEAFARERSLOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 454 SEAFARERS LOG • OCTOBER 2023 6 JANUARY 2025 �At Sea & Ashore with the SIU LANDMARK MOMENT ‒ Chief obtained their respective full union books. Solmirano is pictured at the hiring hall, while Reyes is shown aboard the USNS Lummus (Crowley). SIU Port Agent Victor Sahagon is at right in both photos. Steward Rene Bravo Harrington (right) receives his A-seniority book. He’s pictured at the San Juan, Puerto Rico, hall with Safety Director Ricky Rivera. INTERNATIONAL SOLIDARITY ‒ SIU officials helped map out vital strategies for the world’s seafarers during the International Transport Workers’ Federation’s (ITF) 46th Global Congress, which took place Oct. 13-19 in Marrakech, Morocco. Pictured at the gathering are (from left) SIU ITF Inspector Shwe Aung, SIU Asst. VP Pat Vandegrift, SIU Secretary-Treasurer Tom Orzechowski, ITF General Secretary Steve Cotton, SIU President David Heindel, ITF President Paddy Crumlin, SIU VP Atlantic Coast Joseph Soresi, and ITF Coordinator Ricky Esopa. As previously reported, Heindel was re-elected to his post as Chair of the ITF Seafarers’ Section. AS SEEN IN WILMINGTON ‒ STOS Jocelyn Merino (right) receives her B-seniority book. She’s pictured at the hiring hall with SIU Port Agent Gerret Jarman. BOOKS SECURED IN GUAM ‒ Chief Cook Francis Solmirano (left in photo above, left) and AB Justin Reyes (left in other photo) recently MILESTONE IN VIRGINIA ‒ QMED Karl Morrow (right) receives his A-seniority book at the hall in Norfolk. Congratulating him is SIU Port Agent Mario Torrey. FULL BOOKS IN HOUSTON ‒ Securing their respective B books at the hiring hall are (center in photo above, right) SA Jessic Neal and (right in remaining photo) AB Doroteo Bernardez. Pictured with Neal are (from left) SIU Patrolman Kelly Krick and SIU Port Agent Joe Zavala. With Bernardez are (also from left) SIU Patrolman J.B. Niday and SIU VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey. JANUARY 2025 FULL BOOK OBTAINED ‒OS Katrina Matthews displays her newly acquired B book at the hiring hall in Joliet, Illinois. SEAFARERS LOG • SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 77 LOG • �At Sea & Ashore with the SIU WHO’S THE GUY WITH BOSUN TIM? ‒ Many readers undoubtedly recognize SIU OFFICIAL HONORED ‒ As reported in last month’s LOG, SIU Executive VP Augie Tellez (center) received a 2024 Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) Award, presented in New York City by the United Seamen’s Service. Pictured with him at the Oct. 25 awards dinner are fellow honorees Daniel J. Thorogood (left), CEO of Fairwater; and Tim Nolan, TOTE Group president and CEO. ABOARD MONTFORD POINT (ALMOST) ‒ Pictured next to the Ocean Shipholdings vessel in Virginia are (from left) SIU Patrolman Josh Rawls, OS Benneth Yap, Recertified Bosun Larry Dizon, and SIU Port Agent Mario Torrey. WWE legend Hulk Hogan (right), pictured with Bosun Tim Kauble. The photo was taken Nov. 14 in Atkins, Arkansas, one of many stops on Hogan’s “Real American Beer” promotional tour (he co-founded the brand earlier this year). “He was very nice and asked questions about the industry, including how we were faring with the situation in the Red Sea,” Kauble said. (For anyone wondering, the bosun’s T-shirt is innocuous, and refers to a movie.) FAMILY TRADITION ‒Pictured from left at the New Orleans hall are Paul Hall Center Apprentice Conor Westbrook, SIU Asst. VP Chris Westbrook (aka Dad), and Deckhand Aedan Westbrook. When this photo was taken just before the SIU’s editorial blackout for individuals on the ballot in the union election, Conor was picking up his first vacation check after his initial voyage; his next stop was phase 3 of the apprentice program. Aedan was getting ready to enroll the University of Louisiana Lafayette. SUNSHINE STATE ACHIEVEMENT ‒ SA Rose Robinson (left) receives her full book. She’s pictured at the Fort Lauderdale hall with SIU Asst. VP Kris Hopkins. ABOARD ALASKAN NAVIGATOR ‒ As seen aboard the ATC ship OATH TAKEN IN OAKLAND ‒ From left, OS Courtle’on CHEERFUL GIVERS ‒ The SIU once again is participating in Santa’s Castle, an annual outreach benefiting military families Brown and GVA Sabrina Barnes are sworn in for their respective B books. They’re pictured at the hiring hall, with SIU VP West Coast Nick Marrone. on Halloween. From left are the late Capt. Sparrow, Chief Cook Nasr Almusab, and Recertified Steward Albert Sison. in the Pacific Northwest. Look for details in an upcoming edition of the LOG. Meanwhile, dropping off donations at the hall in Tacoma, Washington, are Recertified Bosun Sanjay Gupta (left in photo above, right) and Tacoma Matson Shoregang Lead Bosun John Turner (left in remaining photo). SIU Port Agent Warren Asp is at right in both snapshots. 8 8 •SEAFARERS SEAFARERSLOG LOG• OCTOBER 2023 JANUARY 2025 �Annual Funding Notice For SIU Pacific District Pension Plan Introduction This notice, which federal law requires all pension plans to furnish on an annual basis, includes important information about the funding status of your multiemployer pension plan (the “Plan”). It also includes general information about the benefit payments guaranteed by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (“PBGC”), a federal insurance agency. All traditional pension plans (called “defined benefit pension plans”) must provide this notice every year regardless of their funding status. This notice does not mean that the Plan is terminating. It is provided for informational purposes and you are not required to respond in any way. This notice is required by federal law. This notice is for the plan year beginning August 1, 2023 and ending July 31, 2024 (the “2023 Plan Year”). How Well Funded Is Your Plan The law requires the administrator of the Plan to tell you how well the Plan is funded, using a measure called the “funded percentage.” The Plan divides its assets by its liabilities on the Valuation Date for the plan year to get this percentage. In general, the higher the percentage, the better funded the plan. The Plan’s funded percentage for the 2023 Plan Year and each of the two preceding Plan Years is shown in the chart below. The chart also states the value of the Plan’s assets and liabilities for the same period. Year-End Fair Market Value of Assets The asset values in the chart above are measured as of the Valuation Date. They also are “actuarial values.” Actuarial values differ from market values in that they do not fluctuate daily based on changes in the stock or other markets. Actuarial values smooth out those fluctuations and can allow for more predictable levels of future contributions. Despite the fluctuations, market values tend to show a clearer picture of a plan’s funded status at a given point in time. The asset values in the chart below are market values and are measured on the last day of each plan year. The chart also includes the year-end market value of the Plan’s assets for each of the two preceding plan years. The value of the Plan assets shown as of July 31, 2024 is an estimate based on the most accurate unaudited financial information available at the time this notice was prepared. The final audited information on the Plan’s assets will be reported on the Plan’s 2023 annual report filed with the Department of Labor in May 2025. Endangered, Critical, or Critical and Declining Status Under federal pension law, a plan generally is in “endangered” status if its funded percentage is less than 80 percent. A plan is in “critical” status if the funded percentage is less than 65 percent (other factors may also apply). A plan is in “critical and declining” status if it is in critical status and is projected to become insolvent (run out of money to pay benefits) within 15 years (or within 20 years if a special rule applies). If a pension plan enters endangered status, the trustees of the plan are required to adopt a funding improvement plan. Similarly, if a pension plan enters critical status or critical and declining status, the trustees of the plan are required to adopt a rehabilitation plan. Funding improvement and rehabilitation plans establish steps and benchmarks for pension plans to improve their funding status over a specified period of time. The plan sponsor of a plan in critical and declining status may apply for approval to amend the plan to reduce current and future payment obligations to participants and beneficiaries. The Plan was not in endangered, critical, or critical and declining status in the 2023 Plan Year. Participant Information The total number of participants and beneficiaries covered by the Plan on the valuation date was 1,988. Of this number, 752 were current employees, 788 were retired and receiving benefits, and 448 were retired or no longer working for the employer and have a right to future benefits. Funding & Investment Policies Every pension plan must have a procedure to establish a funding policy for plan objectives. A funding policy relates to how much money is needed to pay promised benefits. Plan benefits are funded by employer contributions and investment returns on those contributions. Commencing January 1, 2016, the shipping companies have agreed to make contributions to the Plan and may agree through collective bargaining in the future to make additional contributions as necessary to satisfy the minimum funding standards of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) and the Internal Revenue Code (“Code”). The Plan’s funding policy is to continue to fund Plan benefits in this manner in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA and the Code. Pension plans also have investment policies. These generally are written guidelines or general instructions for making investment management decisions. The investment policy of the Plan is to maintain a portfolio of investments which is conservative in nature. The Trustees, working with experienced investment consultants, monitor and make appropriate changes to the Plan’s investments, seeking to achieve positive investment results over the long term. Under the Plan’s investment policy, the Plan’s assets were allocated among the following categories of investments, as of the end of the 2023 Plan Year. These allocations are percentages of total assets: JANUARY 2025 Right to Request a Copy of the Annual Report Pension plans must file annual reports with the US Department of Labor. The report is called the “Form 5500.” These reports contain financial and other information. You may obtain an electronic copy of your Plan’s annual report by going to www.efast.dol.gov and using the search tool. Annual reports also are available from the US Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration’s Public Disclosure Room at 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room N- 1513, Washington, DC 20210, or by calling 202-693-8673. Or you may obtain a copy of the Plan’s annual report by making a written request to the plan administrator, Ms. Michelle Chang, at 730 Harrison Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94107. Annual reports for the 2020 Plan Year and earlier plan years are available now. The annual report for the 2023 Plan Year will be available when it is filed with the Employee Benefits Security Administration in May 2025. Annual reports do not contain personal information, such as the amount of your accrued benefit. You may contact the plan administrator at 415-764-4993 or the address above if you want information about your accrued benefits. Summary of Rules Governing Insolvent Plans Federal law has a number of special rules that apply to financially troubled multiemployer plans that become insolvent, either as ongoing plans or plans terminated by mass withdrawal. The plan administrator is required by law to include a summary of these rules in the annual funding notice. A plan is insolvent for a plan year if its available financial resources are not sufficient to pay benefits when due for that plan year. An insolvent plan must reduce benefit payments to the highest level that can be paid from the plan’s available resources. If such resources are not enough to pay benefits at the level specified by law (see Benefit Payments Guaranteed by the PBGC, below), the plan must apply to the PBGC for financial assistance. The PBGC will loan the plan the amount necessary to pay benefits at the guaranteed level. Reduced benefits may be restored if the plan’s financial condition improves. A plan that becomes insolvent must provide prompt notice of its status to participants and beneficiaries, contributing employers, labor unions representing participants, and PBGC. In addition, participants and beneficiaries also must receive information regarding whether, and how, their benefits will be reduced or affected, including loss of a lump sum option. This Plan is not insolvent and is over 100% funded. Benefit Payments Guaranteed by the PBGC The maximum benefit that the PBGC guarantees is set by law. Only benefits that you have earned a right to receive and that cannot be forfeited (called vested benefits) are guaranteed. There are separate insurance programs with different benefit guarantees and other provisions for single-employer plans and multiemployer plans. Your Plan is covered by PBGC’s multiemployer program. Specifically, the PBGC guarantees a monthly benefit payment equal to 100 percent of the first $11 of the Plan’s monthly benefit accrual rate, plus 75 percent of the next $33 of the accrual rate, times each year of credited service. The PBGC’s maximum guarantee, therefore, is $35.75 per month times a participant’s years of credited service. Example 1: If a participant with 10 years of credited service has an accrued monthly benefit of $600, the accrual rate for purposes of determining the PBGC guarantee would be determined by dividing the monthly benefit by the participant’s years of service ($600/10), which equals $60. The guaranteed amount for a $60 monthly accrual rate is equal to the sum of $11 plus $24.75 (.75 x $33), or $35.75. Thus, the participant’s guaranteed monthly benefit is $357.50 ($35.75 x 10). Example 2: If the participant in Example 1 has an accrued monthly benefit of $200, the accrual rate for purposes of determining the guarantee would be $20 (or $200/10). The guaranteed amount for a $20 monthly accrual rate is equal to the sum of $11 plus $6.75 (.75 x $9), or $17.75. Thus, the participant’s guaranteed monthly benefit would be $177.50 ($17.75 x 10). The PBGC guarantees pension benefits payable at normal retirement age and some early retirement benefits. In addition, the PBGC guarantees qualified preretirement survivor benefits (which are preretirement death benefits payable to the surviving spouse of a participant who dies before starting to receive benefit payments). In calculating a person’s monthly payment, the PBGC will disregard any benefit increases that were made under a plan within 60 months before the earlier of the plan’s termination or insolvency (or benefits that were in effect for less than 60 months at the time of termination or insolvency). Similarly, the PBGC does not guarantee benefits above the normal retirement benefit, disability benefits not in pay status, or non-pension benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, death benefits, vacation pay, or severance pay. For additional information about the PBGC and the pension insurance program guarantees, go to the Multiemployer Page on PBGC’s website at www.pbgc.gov/prac/multiemployer. Please contact your employer or fund administrator for specific information about your pension plan or pension benefit. PBGC does not have that information. See “Where to Get More Information about Your Plan,” below. Where to Get More Information For more information about this notice, you may contact Ms. Michelle Chang, Administrator, SIU Pacific District Pension Plan, at 730 Harrison Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94107, 415-764-4993. For identification purposes, the official plan number is 001, the plan sponsor is the Board of Trustees of the SIU Pacific District Pension Plan, and the employer identification number or “EIN” is 94-6061923. SEAFARERS LOGSEAFARERS 2023 • OCTOBER LOG •99 �Thanksgiving With the SIU SIU steward departments once again upheld their long tradition of providing top-notch menus for Thanksgiving. Most of the snapshots on these two pages were taken aboard ship; many more are available on our social-media pages. ABOARD ALLIANCE FAIRFAX ‒ Pictured from left in the group photo aboard the Maersk ship are Recertified Steward Rocky Dupraw, Chief Cook Greg Brown, and SA Marquis Hill. AT THE HOUSTON HALL ‒ Members, retirees and other guests turn out Nov. 21 for a pre-holiday feast. Pictured from right to left in the smaller photo are SIU Patrolman J.B. Niday, Port Agent Joe Zavala, and Safety Director Kevin Sykes. ABOARD MAERSK IOWA – Helping prepare the holiday meal are (above, right, from left) Chief Cook Garry Brandon and SA Emy Smith. Recertified Steward Lamont Faulks (left in photo above, middle) also is pictured with Brandon, while Capt. LaMaina (remaining photo) helps himself to some shrimp cocktail. ABOARD MANUKAI – The group photo from the Matson vessel includes (right to left) Capt. Mike Gruninger, Recertified Steward Fakhruddin Malahi, Chief Cook Juan C. Baquera and ACU Amado Paulito Angeles. 10 • SEAFARERS LOG SEAFARERS LOG • OCTOBER 2023 2025 10 JANUARY �Thanksgiving At Sea ABOARD ALASKAN NAVIGATOR ‒ Pictured from right to left in the group photo aboard the ATC vessel are Recertified Steward Albert Sison, Chief Cook Nasr Almusab, and (in the distance) 3/M Alex Gilmore. ABOARD USNS RED CLOUD ‒ From right to left in the group photo from the Patriot ship are Recertified Steward Dennis Dizon, Chief Cook Maria Legier, SA Leo Bierneza, and Capt. Andrew MacLeod. ABOARD TAINO ‒ Pictured from left on the Crowley vessel are Chief Cook Juan Andres Vallejo, Chief Cook Esperanza Crespo and Recertified Steward Rafael Cardenas. JANUARY 2025 SEAFARERS LOG • SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 LOG •11 11 �SIU Directory Inquiring Seafarer David Heindel, President Augustin Tellez, Executive Vice President Tom Orzechowski, Secretary-Treasurer George Tricker, Vice President Contracts This month’s question was answered in 2024 by upgraders (and an instructor) in a chief cook training class in Piney Point, Maryland. Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast Joseph T. Soresi, Vice President Atlantic Coast Joe Vincenzo, Vice President Government Services Question: What are you most looking forward to in the New Year, as a member of the SIU? Bryan Powell, Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters HEADQUARTERS 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 Jerome Johnson Chief Cook Mahmoud Fares Chief Cook Next year I’m looking forward to finally sailing as chief cook. I’m hoping to travel to different places, and hopefully I’ll get on a ship that goes to foreign places so that I can experience more of the world. I’m looking forward to improving my cooking skills and providing better meals on the ship. Nikita Johnson Chief Cook Maria Legier Chief Cook I am looking forward to sailing as a chief cook. I also hope to travel to Europe next year if I can find a ship that’s traveling there, because I haven’t been yet. We all have similar goals since we’re in the same class, but I’m looking forward to becoming a chief cook next year, too. John Stephano Chief Cook Rob “RJ” Johnson Chef Instructor Since I joined the SIU, this has been the best part of my career. I look forward to continuing my education and growing as a chief cook. I’m looking forward to working with new students, trying new recipes, and utilizing new equipment. We always strive to make upgrading a more enjoyable and more informative experience, so I’m excited to help liven things up and make sure the students have a good time while learning. ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #1C, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 GUAM P.O. Box 3328, Hagatna, Guam 96932 Cliffline Office Ctr. Bldg., Suite 103B 422 West O’Brien Dr., Hagatna, Guam 96910 (671) 477-1350 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St., Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 625 N. York St., Houston, TX 77003 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 5100 Belfort Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 281-2622 JERSEY CITY 104 Broadway, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (201) 434-6000 JOLIET 10 East Clinton St., Joliet, IL 60432 (815) 723-8002 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (251) 478-0916 NEW ORLEANS 3911 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 328-7545 NORFOLK 115 Third Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 622-1892 Pic from the Past OAKLAND 1121 7th St., Oakland, CA 94607 (510) 444-2360 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St., Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT 45353 St. George’s Avenue, Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 1221 S. Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 522-7984 SAN JUAN 659 Hill Side St., Summit Hills San Juan, PR 00920 (787) 721-4033 ST. LOUIS/ALTON 4581 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 TACOMA 3411 South Union Ave., Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 272-7774 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549-4000 Among those pictured aboard the Long Lines (Transoceanic Cable Ship Co.) in 1974 are (left) AB John Whiting and (right) Recertified Bosun Herb Libby. 12 •SEAFARERS 12 SEAFARERSLOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 JANUARY 2025 �Welcome Ashore! DEEP SEA ARKADY BICHEVSKY Brother Arkady Bichevsky, 70, joined the union in 2004. An engine department member, he first sailed aboard the Maersk Missouri. Brother Bichevsky upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on several occasions. He last sailed on the Matson Tacoma and lives in Rockaway Beach, New York. DONATO CAMANDANG Brother Donato Camandang, 72, signed on with the SIU in 2007 when he sailed on the Pride of Hawaii. He shipped in the engine department and upgraded at the union-affiliated Piney Point school on multiple occasions. Brother Camandang’s final vessel was the Decisive. He resides in Oceanside, California. JAMES CAMERON Brother James Cameron, 64, embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 2007. He initially sailed on the Cape Ann and was a member of the steward department. Brother Cameron upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on several occasions and spent most of his career working aboard Maersk ships. He plans on spending his retirement in both Mobile, Alabama and Portsmouth, Virginia. PAUL CAROLAN Brother Paul Carolan, 65, donned the SIU colors in 1980 when he sailed aboard the Sealand Anchorage. He was a deck department member and upgraded on multiple occasions at the Piney Point school. Brother Carolan last worked aboard the Dodge Island. He is a resident of Keystone Heights, Florida. PATRICK CHALMERS Brother Patrick Chalmers, 57, started his career with the union in 2001, initially sailing on the USNS Dahl. A deck department member, he upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on numerous occasions. Brother Chalmers last shipped on the Burns Harbor. He makes his home in Ocala, Florida. We pay tribute to our brothers and sisters of the SIU who have recently retired. THANK YOU for a job well done and we wish you fair winds and following seas. ELMO DAVIS ZAID SHAIF Brother Elmo Davis, 65, began his career with the Seafarers International Union in 1996, when he sailed on the USNS Kane. He was a member of the deck department and upgraded on numerous occasions at the Paul Hall Center. Brother Davis last shipped on the Maersk Iowa and lives in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. Brother Zaid Shaif, 70, embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 1978, initially sailing aboard the Aleutian Developer. An engine department member, he upgraded on multiple occasions at the Piney Point school. Brother Shaif’s final vessel was the Overseas Maremar. He lives in New Hyde Park, New York. LUIS GONZALEZ Brother Luis Gonzalez, 60, started sailing with the SIU in 1992. He sailed in the steward department and first shipped on the Independence. Brother Gonzalez upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. He concluded his career aboard the Maersk Yorktown and settled in the Bronx, New York. ERIC YOUNG Brother Eric Young, 56, signed on with the SIU in 1987 when he worked on the William Baugh. He upgraded often at the Paul Hall Center and sailed in the deck department. Brother Young most recently shipped on the Global Sentinel and settled in Windsor, Virginia. REGINALD HUNTER Brother Reginald Hunter, 62, signed on with the union in 1983 and first shipped out aboard the Aries. An engine department member, he upgraded often at the Paul Hall Center. Brother Hunter most recently sailed aboard the Independence. He is a resident of Spring, Texas. STEVEN ANGELL IAN JORDAN DAVID CALLIS Brother Ian Jordan, 67, began sailing with the Seafarers in 2011, initially working aboard the John Boland. He sailed in the engine department and upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. Brother Jordan last shipped on the Ocean Grand. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. Brother David Callis, 62, donned the union colors in 1981 when he worked with Virginia Pilot Corporation. He sailed in the deck department and upgraded on several occasions at the Paul Hall Center. Brother Callis was last employed with Express Marine. He resides in Gwynn, Virginia. LELAND PETERSON PETER DITTMANN Brother Leland Peterson, 65, joined the SIU in 2001. He first sailed aboard the Denali and worked in the engine department. Brother Peterson upgraded on several occasions at the Paul Hall Center. He last shipped on the Alaskan Navigator and makes his home in Port Angeles, Washington. Brother Peter Dittmann, 60, joined the Seafarers in 2012. He sailed in the deck department and worked for Crowley Towing and Transportation for the duration of his career. Brother Dittmann resides in Lexington, North Carolina. INLAND Brother Steven Angell, 69, began sailing with the SIU in 2009. An engine department member, he sailed with Penn Maritime for the duration of his career. Brother Angell lives in Mims, Florida. KENNETH GRAYBILL EDWARD SACKS Brother Edward Sacks, 65, became a member of the union in 1989. He shipped in the engine department and first sailed on the Independence. Brother Sacks upgraded at the Piney Point school on numerous occasions. He most recently sailed on the Overseas Boston and settled in Schertz, Texas. Brother Kenneth Graybill, 64, donned the SIU colors in 1998, initially working with Penn Maritime. He sailed in the deck department and upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. Brother Graybill most recently shipped on the Achievement. He calls Brunswick, Maine, home. PATRICK CONLON SALAH SALEH Brother Patrick Conlon, 68, became an SIU member in 1982. A steward department member, he first sailed aboard the Santa Mariana. Brother Conlon upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. He last shipped on the Horizon Anchorage and settled in Tacoma, Washington. EDGAR HENSON Brother Salah Saleh, 53, joined the Seafarers in 1999 and first sailed aboard the Independence. He upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on numerous occasions and primarily sailed in the deck department. Brother Saleh’s final vessel was the Global Sentinel. He resides in Lafayette, Louisiana. Brother Edgar Henson, 63, joined the union in 2003. He was an engine department member and worked for Crowley Towing and Transportation for the duration of his career. Brother Henson makes his home in Loxley, Alabama. JANUARY 2025 SEAFARERS LOG • OCTOBER 2023 13 SEAFARERS LOG • 13 �Final Departures DEEP SEA ABDULHALIM ALI Brother Abdulhalim Ali, 46, has passed away. He became a member of the SIU in 1997. A steward department member, Brother Ali first sailed aboard the Independence. He most recently shipped on the President Wilson in 2020. Brother Ali made his home in Melvindale, Michigan. HORST BAETJER In solemn remembrance, we honor the legacies of these union members who have crossed the final bar. May they rest in peace. INLAND MELVIN NICHOLS Pensioner Melvin Nichols 62, passed away July 27. He donned the SIU colors in 1990. A deck department member, Brother Nichols first shipped on the Franklin J. Phillips. He last sailed aboard the Cape May and became a pensioner in 2021. Brother Nichols made his home in Newport News, Virginia. BRIAN POST ALBERT CHURCHILL Pensioner Albert Churchill, 88, passed away October 7. He began sailing with the Seafarers in 1962. Brother Churchill was employed with G&H Towing for the majority of his career. He became a pensioner in 1999 and settled in Dickinson, Texas. Pensioner Brian Post, 74, died June 7. He became a member of the SIU in 1991. Brother Post initially sailed aboard the USNS Chauvenet. He worked in the deck department and last shipped aboard the Baldomero Lopez. Brother Post went on pension in 2016 and resided in Clovis, California. EDWARD HENRIX BRUCE BUTLER DAVID RITCHIE Pensioner Bruce Butler, 75, passed away September 27. He started sailing with the Seafarers International Union in 2002 when he shipped on the Courier. Brother Butler shipped in the steward department and concluded his career aboard the Maersk Alaska. He went on pension in 2015 and resided in Houston. Pensioner David Ritchie, 78, passed away November 12. He signed on with the Seafarers International Union in 1998 and first sailed aboard the Anders Maersk. Brother Ritchie sailed in the deck department. He last sailed on the Pearl and began collecting his pension in 2017. Brother Ritchie lived in Braintree, Massachusetts. Pensioner Gerald Filkins, 81, passed away April 7. He joined the SIU in 1977, initially working with Allied Transportation. Brother Filkins sailed in both the deck and steward departments. He was last employed with OSG Ship Management before retiring in 2014. Brother Filkins made his home in Corunna, Michigan. Pensioner Horst Baetjer, 86, died October 10. He began his career with the Seafarers in 1968, initially sailing with Victory Carriers. Brother Baetjer worked in the engine department. He last sailed on the Explorer before retiring in 2003. Brother Baetjer lived in Torrance, California. JOSE COLINDRES OSORTO Pensioner Jose Colindres Osorto, 77, died October 24. He embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 2006 when he sailed aboard the Pride of Aloha. Brother Colindres Osorto sailed in both the deck and engine departments and concluded his career on the St. Mary’s Challenger. He retired in 2012 and lived in Danli El Paraiso, Honduras. TODD CONLEY Brother Todd Conley, 53, died October 11. He joined the SIU in 1998 and first shipped on the Global Link. Brother Conley worked in the deck department. He most recently sailed in 2019, on the Dependable, and made his home in Palm Harbor, Florida. PATRICK DURNIN Pensioner Patrick Durnin, 72, passed away October 28. He signed on with the union in 1977 and initially sailed aboard the Santa Maria. A steward department member, Brother Durnin concluded his career aboard the Horizon Kodiak. He began collecting his pension in 2024 and resided in Gig Harbor, Washington. MELVIN HITE Pensioner Melvin Hite, 97, died October 15. Brother Hite signed on with the union in 1990 when he shipped on the USNS Chauvenet. He worked in the steward department and last shipped aboard the Maersk Georgia. Brother Hite retired in 2006 and settled in Suffolk, Virginia. MATTHIAS SOLDIERER Pensioner Matthias Soldierer, 87, died October 31. He joined the union in 1963 and initially sailed with United States Shipping Company. Brother Soldierer primarily sailed in the engine department and concluded his career aboard the Independence. He became a pensioner in 2002 and made his home in the Dominican Republic. GREAT LAKES MUSAID ALGAHMIE Pensioner Musaid Algahmie, 87, passed away August 25. He began his career with the SIU in 1966 and first sailed with Great Lakes Associates. Brother Algahmie worked in the steward department. He concluded his career aboard the William Baugh and began collecting his pension in 2002. Brother Algahmie called Dearborn, Michigan, home. DONALD DANDREA Pensioner Donald Dandrea, 79, died October 13. He joined the union in 1987 when he sailed aboard the Indiana Harbor. Brother Dandrea shipped in the engine department. He last sailed on the Walter J. McCarthy and went on pension in 2009. Brother Dandrea resided in Duluth, Minnesota. 14 •SEAFARERS 14 SEAFARERSLOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 Brother Edward Hendrix, 69, died August 29. He embarked on his career with the union in 1974 and shipped in the deck department. Brother Hendrix initially worked with Allied Transportation. He last sailed with Mariner Towing and resided in Virginia Beach, Virginia. GERALD FILKINS BEN JOHNSON Pensioner Ben Johnson, 57, died October 10. He joined the union in 1992. Brother Johnson was a deck department member and initially sailed aboard the Gemini. He most recently shipped aboard the Pride and became a pensioner last year. Brother Johnson lived in Deerfield Beach, Florida. MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ RAMOS Pensioner Miguel Rodriguez Ramos, 66, passed away October 11. He began sailing with the SIU in 1977, initially working aboard the Humacao. Brother Rodriguez Ramos worked in both the deck and engine departments. He started collecting his pension in 2020 after concluding his career with Crowley Puerto Rico Services. Brother Rodriguez Ramos resided in San Juan, Puerto Rico. NMU GERARDO BALLESTAR Pensioner Gerardo Ballestar, 82, died October 20. A deck department member, Brother Ballestar last shipped on the Cape Henry. He became a pensioner in 2005 and lived in Houston. RONALD BARBO Pensioner Ronald Barbo, 86, passed away September 8. Brother Barbo worked in the deck department and last sailed aboard the Gemini. He retired in 2005 and called Great Falls, Montana, home. JANUARY 2025 �Digest of Shipboard Union Meetings The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. Ships’ minutes first are reviewed by the union’s contract department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships’ minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG for publication. MAERSK PITTSBURGH (Maersk Line, Limited), July 21 – Chairman Papa Yankeh, Secretary Alexus Guillory, Educational Director Rahsaan Alexander, Deck Delegate Alexander Busby, Engine Delegate Gregorio Clotter, Steward Delegate Brittany Ruffin. Chairman gave special thanks to steward department and urged members to stay on top of documents. Educational director reminded crew to get sea time and then upgrade at union-affiliated school in Piney Point, Maryland. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members would like increases in vacation and pay rates. Crew requested new washing machines, vacuums and a tea kettle. Members asked about food budget and Wi-Fi access. Next port: Elizabeth, New Jersey. OCEAN FREEDOM (Patriot Shipping, LLC), July 28 – Chairman Robert Mack, Secretary Robert Foster, Educational Director Resean Peters, Deck Delegate Leopoldo Estrada Martinez, Steward Delegate D'angelo Dickson. Refrigerator replaced. Secretary asked crew to inform him of any changes in work spaces. Educational director advised members to upgrade at the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Education and Training. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward delegate reminded crew to return items to the galley and to be mindful when consuming beverages to avoid running out. Members requested new TVs, DVD players, fans, new mattresses, better pillows and blankets and better detergent. such as a Firestick or hard drive for media. OCEAN FREEDOM (Patriot Shipping, LLC), August 22 – Chairman Robert Mack, Secretary Robert Foster, Educational Director Resean Peters, Deck Delegate Elijah Courtney, Steward Delegate Toinette Williams. Chairman reported a good trip overall. New apprentice aboard ship. Members were encouraged to approach educational director with any questions. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked deck and engine departments for their support. Crew discussed ways to maintain records for overtime in engine department. Members requested clocks for each room, new shower heads and coveralls. ISLA BELLA (TOTE Services), September 29 – Chairman Tavell Love, Secretary Richard Jones, Educational Director Hector Ginel-Coreano, Deck Delegate Prymus Buckholtz, Engine Delegate Lamont Robinson, Steward Delegate Adalberto Colon Rosa. Chairman discussed contract modification. He advised fellow crew members to renew documents six months before expiration dates. He thanked steward department for great meals. Secretary thanked crew for remembering to keep mess halls orderly as well as leaving clean rooms for oncoming reliefs. Educational director urged crew to upgrade at the union-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Maryland, as soon as possible and to keep documents valid since renewal is taking longer than usual. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew would like to increase the respective amounts of compensation for extra meals and extra riders. They requested increases in work boot reimbursement and for 20 for 30 vacation. Crew requested new mattresses and better Wi-Fi connectivity. OCEAN FREEDOM (Patriot Shipping, LLC), September 23 – Chairman Robert Mack, Secretary Robert Foster, Educational Director Resean Peters, Deck Delegate Elijah Courtney, Steward Delegate Toinette Williams. Chairman reminded members to stay safe. Successful trip per both chairman and secretary. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Weekly printouts needed for engine department. Crew suggested adding one or two dayworkers on deck and raising overtime rates for all endorsed members. Members requested new microwaves, new coffee maker, new trashcans and for a way to access more television channels/shows MAERSK PITTSBURGH (Maersk Line, Limited), October 30 – Chairman Papa Yankeh, Secretary Tyrane Savage, Educational Director Jing Hui Huang, Deck Delegate Marcus Carrasquillo, Engine Delegate Robert Noble, Steward Delegate Erik Loret. Washing machine and vacuums both received and put together. Chairman commended crew for a job well done and reported a good trip. Secretary and chairman reiterated the importance of renewing documents early, due to processing times. Educational director encouraged members to take advantage of the upgrading opportunities offered at the Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members asked to add a second permanent electrician and requested a tea kettle, laundry baskets in each stateroom and a media box for TV. MAERSK CHICAGO (Maersk Line, Limited), November 3 – Chairman Roy Madrio, Secretary James McLeod, Educational Director Jose Encarnacion Rivera, Deck Delegate Leandro Cacho, Engine Delegate Syed Iqbal, Steward Delegate Richard Torres. Chairman thanked crew for a job well done. Secretary reminded members to leave clean rooms for oncoming crew and asked that they let steward department know if new linen is needed for reliefs. Educational director advised members to upgrade at the Piney Point school. No beefs or dispute OT reported. Crew requested 20 for 30 vacation days and would like new linen, coffee maker for mess hall, gaming system for crew lounge and for better soap. Steward department was thanked for a job well done. Next port: Charleston, South Carolina. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership’s money and union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by certified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. 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. A member’s shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafar- ers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: George Tricker, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members 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 an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the union, officer or member. It also has 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 constitutional ports. The responsibility for Sea­farers 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. 15 SEAFARERS JANUARY 2025 LOG • OCTOBER 2023 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 or she should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU Constitution are available in all union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members 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 member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION (SPAD). SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American merchant marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers International Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. NOTIFYING THE UNION — If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President David Heindel at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is: David Heindel, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 SEAFARERS LOG •SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 15 LOG • 15 �Paul Hall Center Upgrading Course Dates Printed below are dates for courses scheduled to take place at the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Maryland. The QR code connects to a web page with the latest course dates (they may differ from what’s printed here, though in most cases the only changes are additions that haven’t yet made it into the LOG). Seafarers are welcome to contact the admissions office with questions about upgrading courses: (301) 899-0657, admissions@seafarers.org Title of Course Start Date Date of Completion Title of Course Start Date DECK DEPARTMENT UPGRADING COURSES Date of Completion STEWARD DEPARTMENT UPGRADING COURSES Lifeboatman/Water Survival February 10 April 14 June 30 February 21 April 25 July 11 Able Seafarer - Deck February 10 March 17 May 5 June 9 February 28 April 4 May 23 June 27 ENGINE DEPARTMENT UPGRADING COURSES FOWT March 17 April 21 April 11 May 16 Junior Engineer Program May 5 June 27 Marine Electrician March 17 April 18 Marine Refer Tech February 3 March 14 Machinist May 26 June 13 Pumpman May 19 May 23 Welding February 24 April 21 June 2 March 14 May 9 June 20 Chief Steward April 28 June 23 May 23 July 18 OPEN/SAFETY UPGRADING COURSES Basic Training February 3 April 7 June 23 February 7 April 11 June 27 Basic Training Revalidation March 3 March 7 April 14 April 18 May 5 May 9 June 30 March 3 March 7 April 14 April 18 May 5 May 9 June 30 Basic Training/Adv. FF Revalidation March 17 March 18 Government Vessels January 27 February 24 March 17 April 7 May 5 June 2 January 31 February 28 March 21 April 11 May 9 June 6 Tank Ship - DL (PIC) July 14 July 18 STEWARD DEPARTMENT UPGRADING COURSES Galley Operations Latest Course Dates Seeking Additional Instructors February 10 March 10 April 7 April 28 May 26 March 7 April 4 May 2 May 23 June 20 Certified Chief Cook February 17 April 28 April 25 July 4 ServSafe Management February 10 April 21 February 14 April 25 Advanced Galley Operations February 3 March 3 March 31 May 26 February 28 March 28 April 25 June 20 The SIU-affiliated Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship is seeking to add to their team of qualified instructors in multiple areas of expertise. If you would be interested in applying to be an instructor, please review the following job titles and email monicaszepesi@seafarers.org with a copy of your credential. The school is seeking qualified candidates in the following areas: - Chief Engineer - Deck Instructor - Engine Instructor UPGRADING APPLICATION COURSE ____________________________ START DATE OF DATE COMPLETION __________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ __________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ __________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ __________________ ____________________________ If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. ____________________________ __________________ ____________________________ Social Security #_________________________________ Book #_________________________ Seniority_______________________________________ Department____________________ Home Port______________________________________________________________________ E-mail _________________________________________________________________________ Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held_____________________________________________ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program?  Yes   No  If yes, class # and dates attended___________________________________________________ Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses?  Yes   No  _______________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________ __________________ ____________________________ Name__________________________________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________________________________ Telephone (Home)______________________________ (Cell)____________________________ Date of Birth____________________________________________________________________  Deep Sea Member   Lakes Member   Inland Waters Member  With this application, COPIES of the following must be sent: One hundred and twenty-five (125) days seatime for the previous year, MMC, TWIC, front page of your book including your department and seniority and qualifying sea time for the course if it is Coast Guard tested. Must have a valid SHBP clinic through course date. I authorize the Paul Hall Center to release any of the information contained in this application, or any of the supporting documentation that I have or will submit with this application to related organizations, for the purpose of better servicing my needs and helping me to apply for any benefits which might become due to me. 16 16 •SEAFARERS SEAFARERSLOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 LAST VESSEL: ___________________________________ Rating: ________________________ Date On: _______________________________________ Date Off:________________________ Signature: ______________________________________________ Date:___________________ NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. Not all classes are reimbursable. Return completed application to: Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education Admissions Office, Email:upgrading@seafarers.org Mail: 45353 St. George’s Ave., Piney Point, MD 20674 Fax: 301-994-2189. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education is a private, non-profit, equal opportunity institution and admits students, who are otherwise qualified, or any race, nationality or sex. The school complies with applicable laws with regard to admission, access or treatment of students in its programs or activities. JANUARY 2025 �Paul Hall Center Class Photos APPRENTICE WATER SURVIVAL CLASS #914 – Above (not all are pictured): Jontae Allen, Zyon Anderson, Adam Atterberry Jr., Paul Conlon, Alexandria DeAtley, Gennaro Dimatteo, Nadia Forester, Kason Garibaldi, Jamari Gissentanner, Nainoa Goodwin, Jacob Hall, Hans Hansen Quinones, Samaria Harper, Baldemar Hernandez Jr., Ken Kan, Ashton Luuloa, Kenny Nguyen, Andy Phouminh, Joshua Robinson, Malachi Scott, Nathan Tissaw, Daniel Valentine and Allan Willingham. ABLE SEAFARER (DECK) – Graduated October 11 (not all are pictured): Travis Akins Jr., Alexander Baum, Brandon Brown, Nathan Dixon, Erry Draper Jr., Patrick English, Jon Erichsen, Simon Gathing, Qaadir Gillette-James, Lawrence Girard III, Keon Hatcher, Wade Henry, Jonathan Jeronimo, Owen Lehman, Shaan Oberdieck, Halden Pettit, Ernest Ross Jr., John Scofield, James Stamper and Gary Wassel Jr. GOVERNMENT VESSELS – Graduated October 11 (not all are pictured): David Arcilla, Edwin Bonefont, Ronnie Brickhouse, Thomas Cohen, James Fells, Arvin Heras, Devin Jasmin, Michael Johnson, Brandon Jordan, James Martin Jr., Gaber Mohamed, Candice Owens, James Scott, Joseph Tier, Herminio Vasquez Jr., Tony Washington, Sharon Williams and Aaron Wood. RFPEW – Graduated October 18 (not all are pictured): Nasir Harrell, Jamari Harris, Quincy Howard, Darea McCarthy, David Rexrode Jr. and Jayden Smith. RFPNW – Graduated October 11: Philip Holtzman, Kaden Ketcham, Alyssa Ray, Maurice Roberts Jr., Nature Torrey and Tyler Williams. TANK SHIP FAMILIARIZATION (LG) – Graduating September 27 (not all are pictured): Jontae Allen, Zyon Anderson, Adam Atterberry Jr., Paul Conlon, Alexandria DeAtley, Gennaro Dimatteo, Nadia Forester, Kason Garibaldi, Jamari Gissentanner, Nainoa Goodwin, Jacob Hall, Hans Hansen Quinones, Samaria Harper, Baldemar Hernandez Jr., Ken Kan, Ashton Luuloa, Kenny Nguyen, Shania Panton, Andy Phouminh, Joshua Robinson, Malachi Scott, Nathan Tissaw, Daniel Valentine and Allan Willingham. JANUARY 2025 MEDICAL CARE PROVIDER – Graduated October 4: Zachary Cartwright, Jessica Clark, Daniel Fields, Brian Guiry and Omar Rodgers. RFPEW – Graduated October 18 (not all are pictured): Joshua Cunningham, Wilbur Edwards Jr., Denzel Lalin, Siniya Lee, Garland Scott and James Trysnicky. TANK SHIP FAMILIARIZATION (DL) – Graduated October 4 (not all are pictured): Loren Arriola, Ronnie Brickhouse, Marvin Fabrizius, Tomas Faller, John Garrett, Mohammed Gir, Shadad Hadi, Reynaldo Lacayo-Bermudez and Tony Washington. SEAFARERS LOG •SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 LOG • 17 17 �Paul Hall Center Class Photos RFPNW – Graduated October 11: Maximilian Bates, Brian Bolden Jr., Kevin Hopkins, Jeremy Marte, Scott Nygaard, Joseph Paulin and Bryan Whiter. TANK SHIP FAMILIARIZATION DL – Graduated October 4 (not all are pictured): Justine Headen, Christopher Holmes, Joshua Mair, Denise Parker, Lakisha Perry, Caleb Rawls, Vensen Suguitan, Kenneth Watts Barry, Conor Westbrook and Benjamin Wilkinson. TANK SHIP FAMILIARIZATION DL – Graduated October 11: Moath Alsharif, Sean Carter, Sharoneca Currelley, Mohammed Gir, John Roberson II, Blair Royal and Jasean Tomlin. TANK SHIP FAMILIARIZATION DL – Graduated October 11: Mathew Bolanos, Benjamin Brown, Tristan Chavers, Austin Gass, Richard Holland, Antoine Kozel, Corey Lopez, Lionel Packnett Jr., James Randall III, Raymond Richards, Sarah Silverleaf, Leondre Stevenson, Connor Stratton and Trent Valentine. CHIEF STEWARD – Graduated November 1: Drushelia Finney, Hyeyoung Forrer, Esstonia Moore and Lonnie Myers Jr. TANK SHIP FAMILIARIZATION DL – Graduated October 25 (not all are pictured): Thomas Cohen, Kelly Doyle, Jeremy Garcia, Siniya Lee, Gaber Mohamed, Frederick Radford, Joseph Tier, Gerald Toledo, Tony Washington and Richard Wright. GOVERNMENT VESSELS – Graduated November 8 (above, not all are pictured): Jorge Garcia Gutierrez, Emiliano Guevara, Molly Hecker, Anthony Hill Jr., Charles Hughes Jr., Michael Lane, Reshawn Latimer, Kennard Latson Graham, Cotisha Long-Green, Tyler Maddox, Sylvia Muhi, Nicholas Parker, Jess Rillera, Mikael Safarian, Milton Sivells, Maria Soler Madera, Kevin Watson Jr., Christopher Weaver, Da'von Wright and Aaron Zachary. 18 18 •SEAFARERS SEAFARERSLOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 JANUARY 2025 �Paul Hall Center Class Photos FOWT – Graduated October 18 (not all are pictured): Ismael Andriamasy, John Bayonne III, Ashanty Castillo, Randall Cox Jr., Marc Dadich, Gregg Gethers Jr., Marcel Gordon, Sierjohn Jove, Jon Kavanagh, Keith Martin Jr., Paloma Mendez, Darriona Noisette, Nesta Pafford, Corey Porter, Dallas Smith and Stephen Swaby. BASIC SAFETY - UPGRADER – Graduated November 1: Matthew Thompson. TANK SHIP FAMILIARIZATION (DL) – Graduated October 18: Phillip Adams, Tyler Allen, Corey Ambrose, Cerryisha Banks, Malakhi Basquez, Julius Douglas, Jeremy Fazio, Alex Greco, Keely Grochowicz, Kristopher Henny, Jevon Hill, Chifhon Hogan, Shatavia Ingram, Michael Johnson, Monica Marquez-Realivazquez, Robert McMahon, Tylan Meekins, Osiel Moreno, Aniyah Napier, Nathaniel Orff, Justice Rodriguez, Charles Vanderpool, Chuck Willberth and Jordayn Williams. RFPNW – Graduated November 8: Ryan Bruun, Joshua Burton, Rudolph Castaneda, Michael Dooley, Richard Dunn, Dennis Garcia Borda, Fahmy Hajj, Joshua Kazakis, Chantay Martin, Langston Mejia-Johnson, Michael Smith, Carlos Velazquez Rivera and Jacob Wharton. VESSEL FAMILIARIZATION – Graduated November 8: Hunter Abshire, Mark Baillie, Cedricka Banks, Jamequia Cherry, Wilfredo Cosme Ayala, Jacob Dezzutti, Michael Gaffney, Preston Harris, Suzanne Herrera, Alexander Holmes, Joshua Kelly, Ariel Marrero, Anthony Monroe, Metwa Ojoch, Juan Ortiz Reyes, Shawna-Kay Skinner, Carl Trice, Talib Weatherspoon, Dorian White, Justin White, Sean Wilson and Anton Zakoverya. JANUARY 2025 RFPNW – Graduated November 8: Tristan Chavers. BASIC ELECTRICITY – Graduated November 1: Charles Bishop, Wilfredo Calix Maximo, Preston Eiland, Erl Encina, Michael Lane, Johnny Matthews III, Alton Simpson, Christopher Skinner, Dennis Smith Jr. and Michael Zabielski. Instructor Christopher Morgan is on the right. RFPEW – Graduated November 15: Aaron Green, Antonio Harrison Jr., Brian Sheeran, Elijah Stepney and Terrence Thompson. SEAFARERS LOG • OCTOBER 2023 19 SEAFARERS LOG • 19 �JANUARY 2025 VOLUME 87, NO. 1 SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION — ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS, AFL-CIO SIU, Other Unions Join Forces for Holiday Toy Drive in Puerto Rico John Navas, a teacher and an officer with the Puerto Rico Chapter of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, poses next to books which later were given to students at the Julian Marrero School. A Pitching in with the outreach are (from left) Mary Crespo of the SIU; (front) Maria Ortiz, special education teacher and delegate for the Association de Maestros de PR-AFL-CIO; (back row) Jose Ramirez, secretary-treasurer of LCLAA-PR and VP of the Federation of Workers of Puerto Rico; Nadry Martinez, assistant to the office of the president of the Federation de Trabajadores de PR; SIU Chief Steward Jacob Parrilla; SIU AB Angel Pagan and his wife, Tanya Pagan; and Professor John Navas, an official with both LCLAA-PR and the Association de Trabajadores de PR AFL-CIO. head of Thanksgiving, SIU members and officials, along with representatives from other local unions ensured that students from Julian Marrero Special Education School in Corozal, Puerto Rico, would close out their school year with a little extra holiday cheer. Representatives from the Federation of Workers of Puerto Rico (FTPR), American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and Asociación de Maestros de Puerto Rico (AMPR) joined the SIU – united under the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) Puerto Rico chapter – to distribute books and toys collected at the SIU’s San Juan hiring hall. Numerous rank-and-file Seafarers donated to the cause. Some 125 children, ranging from prekindergarten to eighth grade, received toys and books from the volunteers. Each student received more than one toy and a book. Upwards of 300 toys and 150 books were shared with the students who attended the toy drive. The unions focused their philanthropic outreach efforts on this school because it serves an underresourced population of students with special educational needs. The toy drive, which lasted about six hours, coincided with the end of the school term/semester. It was the inaugural and first major event for this newly formed LCLAA chapter. “I'm planning to do one every Christmas from now on,” said SIU Assistant Vice President and LCLAA-Puerto Rico Chapter President Amancio Crespo. In the future, LCLAA-PR is interested in potentially expanding their philanthropic outreach to include students from other schools, foster children, and elderly people living in facilities who may not receive many visitors. “I want people to know us as a helping hand. [This toy drive was] comprised of all the unions in the area, with the SIU at the helm. I want people to see [our unions] as people who give back to the community, so that’s what we're doing,” said Crespo. “We thought that we could bring some joy and happiness to these kids and their parents, and at the same time, let them know this is what unions do. We provide for the working class. We provide for the families.” Participating LCLAA-PR members collected toys, transported them to the school, and helped the students select their gifts and books. Additionally, volunteers distributed snacks to the students. Three of the participating volunteers were teachers and AFT union members employed with Julian Marrero who, because of their prior knowledge of the students, helped distribute toys and books to students in accordance with their appropriate age/grade level. John Navas, who is both a teacher employed with the teacher’s union AMPR, and the vice president of the LCLAA-PR chapter, also participated in the philanthropic event. During the toy drive, he talked to students and told them about the purpose of the event while he gave them their books. “My experience volunteering at Julian Marrero was awesome,” he said. “This toy drive was put together to help special-ed students and it was emotional getting to see the reactions on their faces when they received the toys. They came up to us group by group and the groups were no bigger than 12 students each. I got to see the surprised and grateful students accept their gifts, smiling because they were so happy.” “This was such a rewarding activity,” he added. “The effort and time spent planning the activity was worthwhile. My favorite part was seeing the students’ expressions when they entered the classroom. I wish I had the messages that the teachers received from the students and their Volunteers at the toy drive gather for a photo. From left to right are Jose Ramirez, John Navas, Nadry Martinez, Maria Ortiz, Jacob Parrilla, and SIU Asst. VP Amancio Crespo. families to share with you. I know that the students, parents, teachers and administrators were very grateful and that our work had a positive impact on the whole community.” Crespo agreed, saying, “Things that we take for granted, that we don't even think about, they mean so much to these kids and their parents.” Pitching in at the Hall Sprucing up the San Juan, Puerto Rico, hall ahead of the holidays are (from left in photo above, left) ABM Angel Pagan and Safety Director Ricky Rivera, along with (other photo, from left) QMED Cortney Gantt and SIU Asst. VP Amancio Crespo. � 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 2025 Description An account of the resource SENATORE KELLY: SHIPS FOR AMERICA ACT WILL REVITALIZE INDUSTRY REDWOOD TRADER FLAG-IN MEANS NEW SIU JOBS RESOLUTION PASSES IN SUPPORT OF JONES ACT IN PUERTO RICO VOTING CONCLUDES IN SIUS 2024 ELECTION HEARINGS IMMINENT FOR CABINET NOMINEES SIU, OTHER UNIONS JOIN FORCES FOR HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE IN PUERTO RICO Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Digital Copies 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 01/01/2025 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. 87, NO 1 http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/27c1a085c2555070dec44b1ed5cfef6b.pdf 88ecbc8462d203fa000436f13fba9859 PDF Text Text SEAFARERS LOG JANUARY 2026 VOLUME 88, NO. 1 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION — ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS, AFL-CIO SIU Members Ratify Contract At Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Seafarers employed by Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) recently approved a new three-year contract featuring numerous gains. Members of the respective negotiating teams are pictured above, at the union-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Maryland. From left are company executives Holt Hartung and James Walker, AB/Dragtender Clayton Stanley Byrd, Robert Worrell of GLDD, AB/Dragtender Billy Born, SIU Asst. VP Michael Russo, George “Bubba” Strawn and Steven Deken of GLDD, SIU Houston Port Agent J.B. Niday, Capt. Alex Penzi, and Chief Engineer Jeff McCranie. Not pictured but also serving on the SIU bargaining committee was Asst. VP Joe Zavala. The other photo, taken aboard the hopper dredge Amelia Island off the coast of Galveston, Texas, features SIU personnel counting ballots. From left are Capt. David Fitzgibbons, Safety Director Kevin Sykes, AB/Dragtender Brandon Bortolan, and Chief Steward Noah Schluder. Page 3. Year in Review: Bravery at Sea, New Tonnage, Gainful Contracts Highlight 2025 for Seafarers The year 2025 included many noteworthy happenings for the SIU, including the heroism of the Stena Immaculate crew and lots of additions to the union-contracted fleet. One of those vessels, the LNG carrier American Energy (Crowley), is pictured here. Page 6. SHBP SCHOLARSHIP INFO • PAGE 7 // THANKSGIVING SNAPSHOTS • PAGES 10-11 �President’s Report Supporting Our Troops As you may have seen on our social media accounts, the SIU and the Paul Hall Center were well-represented at the most recent Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Our delegation teamed with members of the American Merchant Marine Veterans to place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and four of our apprentices also served as a color guard when the ceremony shifted to the nearby amphitheater. We have a write-up elsewhere in this edition. It’s always a great honor to be included for these ceremonies, and I very much appreciate our team showing up on a holiday and enduring a very chilly David Heindel day. Regardless of one’s political leanings, when the president and the vice president are among the participants, it’s a privilege to be invited – and for the record, I said the same thing two years ago when we also had a delegation there for Veterans Day. For those of you who are newer to our organization and may not know, U.S. Merchant Mariners who served in World War II are considered military veterans, and for good reason. Depending on who’s doing the math, they suffered either the highest or second-highest casualty rate among our forces. That includes more than 1,200 SIU members who made the ultimate sacrifice. I’m proud to note that the SIU played a significant role in helping secure veterans’ status for the World War II U.S. Merchant Marine, and we also later assisted in getting the cutoff date for such recognition extended to match that of the armed forces. Today, the SIU remains a reliable component of America’s fourth arm of defense. We support our troops whenever and wherever needed, as well as answering the call for our nation’s humanitarian missions. In these globally uncertain times, it’s clear that we very much need to maintain a strong U.S. Merchant Marine. Veterans Day was a reminder that our civilian mariners were and are a key part of our nation’s sealift capability – and our ability to achieve victory. International Solidarity Recently, I had the honor of representing both the SIU and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) at an anniversary gathering of the Associated Marine Officers’ and Seamen’s Union of the Philippines, better known as AMOSUP. The meeting in Manila offered a great opportunity to brainstorm about current and future challenges facing the world’s mariners. Our international ties have been a source of power for the SIU for the vast majority of our existence. Whether we’re teaming up with other unions or working with the ITF – or both – on a particular campaign, we benefit from strength in numbers and a unified voice. One relatively recent example is the logistical obstacles we overcame during the pandemic, on behalf of rank-andfile mariners across the globe. Another is an early-December cabotage victory secured in part through joint efforts involving the Maritime Union of New Zealand and the ITF. And, an ongoing example is the ITF’s flag-of-convenience campaign, which unites numerous affiliates and which has raised wages and improved working conditions for many thousands of mariners. By the way, AMOSUP is one of several foreign maritime unions that models itself after the SIU and other North America-based seafaring organizations. We are happy to work with them, lead by example in some cases, and learn from their example in others. In short, our solidarity is real, and it makes difference. Protecting Workers’ Rights As this edition went to press, the U.S. House of Representatives was set to engage in a series of votes on the Protect America’s Workforce Act – legislation backed by the SIU that would restore collective bargaining rights in much of the federal sector. Regardless of the bill’s ultimate fate, I was glad to see bipartisan support for the legislation as the House finally took it up (the bill was introduced in April). People of all political parties and persuasions support unions. This particular bill would overturn an executive order and restore the bargaining rights of more than one million federal workers. I could not possibly disagree more strongly with the assertion that collective bargaining rights weaken national security (the premise of the executive order). In fact, the opposite is true. Federal-sector workers, including members of our own SIU Government Services Division, are dedicated patriots, and they deserve the right to choose union representation. We’ll do our part to help advance the bill, and we’ll keep you posted. House Passes Pro-Worker Legislation A bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives on Dec. 11 voted to pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act (H.R. 2550), a bill that would restore collective bargaining rights to one million federal workers by reversing a March executive order. As reported by the AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated, “With nearly 70% of Americans supporting unions, politicians face a clear mandate to protect workers’ rights and the freedom to have a voice on the job. The bipartisan bill, introduced by U.S. Reps. Jared Golden (D-Maine) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pennsylvania), came to the floor for a vote by a rare discharge petition and passed 231-195 with support from Republicans and Democrats. It is the first time the House of Representatives has voted to overturn a Trump executive order during his second term.” AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler stated, “In these increasingly polarized times, working people delivered a rare bipartisan majority to stop the … unprecedented attacks on our freedoms. We commend the Republicans and Democrats who stood with workers and voted to reverse the single largest act of union-busting in American history.” Seafarers LOG Volume 88 Number 1 January 2026 The SIU online: www.seafarers.org The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 1086-4636) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters, AFLCIO; 5201 Capital Gateway Drive; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Periodicals postage paid at Southern Maryland 207909998. 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A day before the House vote, Golden noted, “President Trump said ending collective bargaining was about protecting our national defense. But in my District, many affected workers build our warships and care for our veterans. These workers make our country safer and stronger every day. America did not vote to silence these workers, but this bill gives all of us a chance to restore their voices. If the majority we built over the past few months sticks together, we can overturn this union-busting executive order, and we can show America that this body will protect workers’ rights.” Fitzpatrick said bipartisan support for the legislation “is a reminder of what this House can accomplish when we honor its purpose and allow the people’s will to move forward. A bipartisan majority affirmed that protecting America’s security and respecting America’s workers are not competing priorities – they are inseparable. Federal workers, many of whom are veterans, are the backbone of our public service. When they have a voice in the decisions that shape their work, our government is more stable, more capable, and better prepared to serve the American people. I’m proud to work alongside Congressman Golden in leading this bipartisan effort.” Golden and Fitzpatrick introduced the bill in April. After months of inaction on the floor, in July they initiated a discharge petition and set to work building support to force a vote in the House. In November, the discharge petition obtained its 218th signature, clearing the threshold to bring the legislation up for a vote. The executive order, titled “Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs,” sought to end collective bargaining with unions at the departments of Defense, State, Veterans Affairs, Justice and Energy, and some workers at the departments of Homeland Security, Treasury, Health and Human Services, Interior and Agriculture. The Protect America’s Workforce Act would repeal the executive order outright, and guarantee that the federal government honors any union contract in place at the time it was issued. Federal workers’ bargaining rights already are limited to conditions of employment. Roughly one-third of all federal workers in unions are veterans. Notice Updated Notice of Privacy Practices Available For Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan The Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan recently updated its Notice of Privacy Practices. This notice explains the procedures that the Plan follows to protect your personal information. The updated notice is available at https://www.seafarers.org/plans/ under Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, in the section called “HIPAA Privacy Rules.” JANUARY 2026 �Members Ratify Contract with GLDD Historic Agreement Features Numerous Gains for Seafarers Seafarers employed by Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) have approved a new three-year contract featuring wage increases and other substantial gains. The pact covers approximately 200 SIU members who work in the company’s hopper dredge division. It takes effect March 1, 2026 and lasts through February 2029. Negotiations took place at the union-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education (PHC) Oct. 13-15 of last year. Voting was conducted via mail-in ballots. Representing the SIU on the bargaining committee were Assistant Vice President Michael Russo, Assistant Vice President Joe Zavala, Port Agent J.B. Niday, and rank-and-file delegates Capt. Alex Penzi, Chief Engineer Jeff McCranie, AB/Dragtender Billy Born, and AB/Dragtender Clayton Stanley Byrd. Company negotiators included GLDD executives Holt Hartung, James Walker, Robert Worrell, George “Bubba” Strawn, and Steven Deken. In addition to the wage increases, contract highlights include a new loyalty incentive program that provides extra money based on years of service; increased company contributions to the Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan (SMPPP); a new boot allowance (annual reimbursement); new billets for PHC Apprentices; and new wage incentives for licensed members working in unlicensed positions. The contract also maintains Seafarers Pension Plan participation along with Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan coverage at the top level. Moreover, this is believed to be the first SIU contract that includes artificial intelligence (AI) protections. Specifically, new provisions guarantee early notification and employment safeguards for members affected by technological changes. Born said the AI component “is a very good thing to have in the contract, and we should have it in other contracts, too.” He also identified the SMPPP increases and the loyalty program as some of the other highlights of the new pact. “The negotiations weren’t a long, drawn-out process of stalemates,” added Born, who has been an SIU member for 25 years and has worked for GLDD for more than 20 years. “Everybody wanted to get it done and get it done right. Mike (Russo) did a fine job, and we got a fair contract. The company was looking out for the guys who have been here a long time, and this also gives the younger guys something to look forward to.” McCranie also emphasized the “firsts” in the contract and described the overall agreement as “very competitive” within the industry. “Where we excel in the SIU is our retirement benefits and our medical benefits, and those have a cost that the company has to pay, so that’s a factor (in negotiations),” McCranie said. “We kept the same Core-Plus benefits we’ve always enjoyed. The firsts are the longevity pay, the AI clause and a new billet.” He described the bargaining sessions as long but smooth. Russo thanked the rank-and-file delegates “for their exceptional dedication, professionalism, and service throughout the negotiations. Their steadfast efforts ensured that the interests and perspectives of Standing from left aboard the Ellis Island are ETO Joey Vincent, QMED Salomon Prado, Capt. Andrew Torti, Safety Director Kevin Sykes, AB William Doyle, SA Omar Ortega, and 2AE Ned Doherty. In front is Port Agent J.B. Niday. QMED Mainor Leopoldo Calderon (left) and SIU Asst. VP Joe Zavala meet aboard the Padre Island. SIU members were fully represented at every step of the bargaining process.” Zavala pointed out that the union secured the new agreement without any concessions and said the contract “delivers meaningful improvements and reinforces our long-term security and stability within the industry.” He continued, “When I negotiate a contract with one of the bargaining units, I try to visualize the kind of agreement I would love to work under. I truly believe we achieved that with the 2026 contract for Great Lakes and Dock Dredge & Dock.” Niday stated, “The hard-working men and women of the GLDD hopper dredge fleet are an impressive group of SIU members. They deserved a solid contract, and the SIU delivered.” Houston-based GLDD “is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States and has a long history of performing significant international projects,” the company’s website reports. Its areas of operation include New York; Miami; Jacksonville, Florida; Charleston, South Carolina; Savannah, Georgia, and more. Pictured from left aboard the Ellis Island are AB/Dragtender Kelvin Miguel and Bosun Vincent Sanzone. Chief Cook Irving Guerrero serves lunch aboard the hopper dredge ATB Douglas Mackie/Ellis Island. Among the SIU members pictured with officials aboard the Dodge Island are Capt. Rob Ruiz, AB Michael Howlett, SA Florencio Espin, CE Edward Bradford, Third AE Michael Jonas, CM Emmanuel Fakpui, Electrician Patrick Conroy, Chief Cook Tinesha Travis, AB Bernardo Segura Jumayao, and AB/Dragtender Charles Troutwine. JANUARY 2026 Capt. Joe Minnick Padre Island SEAFARERS LOG •SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 LOG • 3 3 �SIU’s Support of U.S. Military Comes Naturally Many SIU officials are veterans, and their experience has provided them with skills that carried over into their current roles. The following are accounts of several SIU officials’ military careers. This is the second installment of the series. Please note that last month’s LOG inadvertently included a recap of Joe Vincenzo’s service that had not been fully edited. The correct version appears here. Michael Russo Assistant Vice President Michael Russo served in the United States Marine Corps for eight years. During that time, he worked in communications, and his main responsibilities were setting up and maintaining secure, reliable lines for field operations and command coordination. To perform his duties well, Russo said, he needed to demonstrate “precision, technical knowledge, and the ability to adapt quickly in high-pressure environments.” In his opinion, the skills Russo honed while in the Marine Corps helped prepare him well for a career with the Seafarers International Union. “The discipline, teamwork, and understanding of the chain of command that I developed in the Marines translated directly to maritime operations,” he said. “Life at sea, much like military life, demands accountability, respect for hierarchy, and a strong work ethic. The technical skills and operational mindset I gained helped me quickly adapt to the structured and safety-focused environment of the merchant marine.” After signing up with the SIU, he began to understand the significance of the merchant marine and its connection to the military. “Before joining the union, I saw the merchant marine simply as commercial sailors working in civilian shipping. After becoming part of the union, I learned that the merchant marine plays a vital role in national defense and global trade, often supporting military missions by transporting equipment, fuel, and supplies,” he said. His experience in both realms gave him “a real appreciation for the professionalism, training, and sacrifice that merchant mariners bring to their work both in peacetime and during conflict.” Russo urges current military members or veterans who might be considering a similar career path in the civilian maritime world to take advantage of the discipline, leadership, and technical skills they would’ve already gained through their military service. “The transition is smoother than you might think,” he said. “The SIU offers excellent training programs, good pay, and a sense of camaraderie similar to what you experienced in the military. It’s a career that rewards hard work, reliability, and a willingness to learn.” According to Russo, the bond between the armed forces and the U.S. Merchant Marine is built on mutual respect and a shared mission, as they both stand ready to serve the nation in times of crisis and war. “Merchant mariners may not wear uniforms, but their role in supporting logistics and freedom of navigation is every bit as essential to national security,” he said. “I feel proud to be part of that tradition and to contribute in a way that connects my military service to civilian maritime service.” Pat Vandegrift Vice President Pat Vandegrift served in the U.S. Navy as a sonar technician surface, third class petty 4 • SEAFARERS LOG officer (STG3). He carried out his duties aboard a destroyer and a frigate, which were both ASW, or anti-sub warfare vessels. His main responsibilities were operating and maintaining various kinds of gear designed to search for submarines. Vandegrift served in that role for five years. “I believe the training I received in the Navy prepared me to excel in the ranks of the U.S. Merchant Marine,” said Vandegrift. Specifically, he cites the training he completed that honed his attention to detail and inspired a tenacious, no-quit attitude when facing obstacles. He also mentioned camaraderie as a highlight. When Vandegrift was accepted into the trainee program, his ideas about the merchant marine evolved: “I envisioned it being a neat career and then once I was accepted into the trainee program (which is now vessel for some period of time. The agreement is different than being in the military, so it’s a whole lot freer, and less controlled.” Vandegrift also shared some words of wisdom for former military members who may be considering a switch to the merchant marine. “It brings with it the same camaraderie that we had in the military. It still has some military structure out of necessity for the safe navigation of the vessels, but it's a whole lot freer of a lifestyle where you can pick and choose where you work by region, by vessel type, so on and so forth,” he said. He also acknowledged the wellestablished bond between the armed forces and the U.S. Merchant Marine, the fourth arm of defense: “We have a longstanding mutual respect for one another. I’m always grateful for SIU allowing me to join the ranks.” Michael Russo (left), along with a fellow Marine. Duane Akers Pat Vandegrift referred to as the apprentice program) post-Navy, it reinforced that it’s a wonderful way to make a living…. After living on a warship and the intensity of the military, this is better than I had imagined.” The work still involves going to sea and navigating and operating a vessel in an ocean or other large body of water, but the differences between being a civilian mariner and his past in the Navy stood out to Vandegrift. After spending some time sailing with the SIU, Vandegrift was offered the opportunity to apply for positions at the school in Piney Point, Maryland. He had already met people who worked in that area from being “on the docks” as a mariner, so he had an idea of what to expect. “Coming to the SIU, once I hit my first ship, I knew that this was awesome,” he said. Vandegrift says he wouldn’t forsake his time in the Navy, even with all of its requirements and strictures. Still, since making the switch to the merchant marine, he has been able to carve out a space for himself in the SIU, and he appreciates the flexibility the career change has granted him. “I would never give up my Navy time, but compared to the Navy, this is different,” he said. “When you go on a ship, you're contracted to that company, to that Joe Vincenzo (holding flag) listens as then-Sen. Bob Dole addresses his division, The Big Red One. Duane Akers Port Agent Duane Akers joined the Navy in January of 1980. He served for 17 years and then took early retirement as an E6. Initially, he worked in combat medicine for 11 years with the Marines and then completed advanced schooling to become an MDR (which in the Navy is known as an Independent Duty Corpsman) on submarines. When he was assigned to the Marines in combat medicine, where he took care of people in both the Navy and the Marine Corps, Akers deployed multiple times with Marines in combat zones, which he says allowed him to mature in his work. What set him up for his career with the SIU was completing Independent Duty Corpsman school. After serving on a submarine and his final command overseas, he retired from the Navy and began working as an MDR with the SIU. He wasn’t aware of the merchant marine until he joined. He recalls taking courses for the transition assistance program, which is a requirement for all military personnel. “A key statement from that time that stayed with me was that most people get their jobs through word of mouth, family, and friends. That happened to me,” he said. Akers’ best friend and brother were at the military base from which he separated. His friend’s brother did the same job that Akers did on submarines and offered him an application for Dyn Marine Services. This led to his first job three months after his Navy retirement. He spent the next 25 years working aboard ships. “Once I got to my first ship, it was a perfect fit,” Akers said. “I don’t regret one moment.” He attributes his desire to become an MDR in the military to his passion for healthcare and taking care of patients. “That (passion), combined with going to sea and travelling – you put those three together, and it was like being in heaven for me. Plus, a very nice paycheck came with it, but that was secondary,” he said. Akers appreciates that this career change offered him independence as well as a heightened level of responsibility. His military leadership training combined with his medical background and people skills helped him develop along his career path. “If I can’t make a difference in people’s lives, I don’t belong in the job,” he added. Although Akers plans to do some direct recruiting of his own on the military base not too far from his port, he also had some advice to share with military members who may be interested in switching careers: “The SIU is a perfect fit – the lifestyle, the benefits.… It really works hand-inhand with our military veterans. I have yet to hear of any veteran that I've recruited into the SIU who told me they’ve made a mistake. They all have said, ‘This is a wonderful experience. I wish I knew about this earlier,’” he said. Joe Vincenzo SIU Vice President West Coast Joe Vincenzo was an Army member, on active duty from 1983 through 1987, followed by three years in the reserves. He served as a 98J as part of a detachment of the Big Red One, as a non-communication electronic warfare specialist. His main responsibilities were focused on data collection and analysis. In his own words, transitioning from the armed forces to the SIU was “really interesting. There are some obvious transferable skills: discipline and being a team player. You won’t even make it out of basic training without those,” Vincenzo said. He recalled a routine occurrence during his time in military basic training, when the drill sergeant would ask questions about their fellow servicemen while they were standing in the food line, such as their spouse’s name. “If you didn’t know, you’d be down on the ground doing pushups,” said Vincenzo. It taught him the importance of being sociable and making the effort to get to know other people in his unit. Vincenzo’s military experience also reinforced the importance of following rules, working as a team member, leadership, and general knowledge of being a soldier, and for those reasons, he considers the military an excellent place to begin a career. “It’s a vetting process, and it helps you to get a better sense of who you are and what you’re capable of,” he said. Serving in the military was also a way for him to have novel experiences that would assist him down the line, especially in a career that requires knowledge of computers (which were still relatively new in 1983). “The first time I ever touched a computer was in the Army,” he said. “It helped me not be afraid of the machine or to try new things and to familiarize myself with computers.” During his time in SEAFARERS LOG • OCTOBER 2023 4 JANUARY 2026 �the military, Vincenzo worked in the motor pool maintaining “duce and a half ” and five-ton trucks along with M113 and M117 track vehicles. As with his primary MOS, he learned how to set up and operate data collection equipment in the field and recognize different electronic transmissions typically associated with unfriendly missile systems. Vincenzo’s computer experience gave him the skillset necessary to navigate and utilize computer systems like the SIU’s union-wide human resource information system, which is used to keep and organize records and information about members and crews. Although he hadn’t much experience with the merchant marine before joining the SIU, he always dreamed of one day joining the Navy. “My interest and experience with the merchant marine was a natural offshoot of that,” he said. Vincenzo’s father was in the Coast Guard, and his sister was a nurse on the SIU-crewed passenger ships in Hawaii. In fact, he discovered this career path with the SIU when he went to Hawaii in 1991 to work as a wiper on the same ship, SS Constitution, with his sister. “I respected people who worked on ships, and I wasn’t sure how long I’d be out there when I started,” he recalled. After joining the SIU in January 1991, “35 years later, I’m still here,” he noted. The benefits of choosing a career in maritime after having enlisted in the Army quickly became evident to him. “It’s first and foremost very fulfilling on a personal level and rewarding just the same. I bought my first house with the money I made serving as an oiler in the employ of Seabulk on the MV Seabulk Pride,” he said. “Even to this day I can’t imagine having fallen into a better career.” Advice Vincenzo would share with current and former military members who might be considering a similar career path is as follows: “Have a long game in mind. Don’t get caught up in a short-term-returns way of thinking. Look down the road and consider the life you can build for yourself. There are lots of opportunities and experiences in the merchant marine that you just can’t get elsewhere.” One such opportunity for Vincenzo was working as an oiler on the SS Jeremiah O'Brien in 1994 during the 50-year commemoration of D-Day. “It was one of the crown jewels of my experience as a Merchant Marine. I signed on as an oiler on the ship,” he said. "For those who may not know, the ship made its way to the UK and then to France leading a parade of ships back to the beaches of Normandy where it was among war fighting ships that supported Allied efforts during the D-Day invasion itself. It truly was an honor to serve as just one of a very few volunteer crew members on that ship at that time." To Vincenzo, the bond between the merchant marine and the armed forces cannot be overstated: “We were there with them from the Revolutionary War and we’re still there today. We’re there as an auxiliary in times of war and peace in support of our national defense and economic and homeland security. We’re right there with them every step of the way.” Union, School Join Forces with AMMV In Honoring World War II Mariners The SIU and its affiliated Paul Hall Center (PHC) teamed up with members of the American Merchant Marine Veterans (AMMV) for the 2025 Veterans Day ceremony conducted at Arlington National Cemetery, near the nation’s capital. In addition to serving as flagbearers, PHC Apprentices assisted AMMV members in placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier immediately prior to the Nov. 11 ceremony shifting to the adjacent amphitheater. The wreath honored the service of World War II U.S. Merchant Mariners, who are formally recognized as military veterans. (More than 1,200 SIU members lost their lives in service during the war.) “The entire SIU team did a great job honoring our U.S. Maritime Service,” said AMMV President Emeritus Dru DiMattia. “The World War II veterans among our stakeholders were very touched, and we all appreciated your team enduring the early-morning chill.” DiMattia added that the U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” started their musical program at the ceremony by playing “Heave Ho,” which was composed in 1943 and is the official song of the U.S. Maritime Service. Taking part in the ceremony were PHC Apprentices Andrew Smith (a Marine Corps veteran), Monique Banks (Army and Air Force), Astrid Ortiz and Leroyal Hester III; SIU Vice President Pat Vandegrift (Navy), PHC Director of Education Wayne Johnson Jr., and Apprentice Commandant Christian Holloway (Army). Capt. Darin Huggins, AMMV’s recently elected national president, noted, “The American Merchant Marine Veterans, founded by our World War II Merchant Mariners in 1984, still tolls the bell of legacy and educates the people of our nation about the vital supply chain operations of the maritime industry that are maintained by dedicated and courageous men and women of the United States Merchant Marine…. AMMV honors the service of all merchant mariners who served our nation during military sealift operations…. This year, 2025, is the U.S. Merchant Marine’s 250th anniversary, as a result of the colonial merchant mariners’ victory over the British warship HMS Margaretta in Machias Bay, Maine, on June 12, 1775. This first sea battle of the Revolutionary War has been called the Lexington of the Seas.” President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins spoke during the ceremony. JANUARY 2026 Making final preparations for the Veterans Day event in Arlington, Virginia, are (from left) SIU VP Pat Vandegrift, Paul Hall Center Apprentices Andrew Smith, Astrid Ortiz, Monique Banks and Leroyal Hester, Apprentice Commandant Christian Holloway, and Paul Hall Center Director of Education Wayne Johnson Jr. This memorial wreath honored the service of AMMV members, officials and supporters are pictured with Paul Hall Center personnel prior to the World War II mariners, including thousands of wreath-laying component of the ceremony. SIU members. Visitors attend the 72nd National Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser) SEAFARERS LOG •SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 5 LOG • 5 �SIU’s Year in Review: Steady Gains in 2025 The SIU remained on a steady course throughout 2025, securing favorable contracts, welcoming new tonnage, and maintaining an effective political presence to safeguard Seafarers’ jobs, among other activities. The year started with a committee of rank-andfile members finalizing a report that confirmed the election of SIU officials including President David Heindel, Executive Vice President Augie Tellez, Secretary-Treasurer Tom Orzechowski, and Vice Presidents Dean Corgey, George Tricker, Joseph Soresi, Nick Marrone, Bryan Powell, and Joe Vincenzo, along with a number of assistant vice presidents and port agents. That report, subsequently approved at the monthly membership meetings, also confirmed that Seafarers had voted in favor of the addition of two new vice president positions – slots filled by Hazel Galbiso and Pat Vandegrift. Later in the year, after Marrone retired, he was succeeded by Vincenzo, while former Assistant Vice President Government Services Sam Spain became the vice president for that division. The following is a look back at some other highlights of the previous year. Rescues and Heroism No occurrence felt bigger than the one involving the SIU-crewed Stena Immaculate. On March 10, the Madeira-flag containership Solong hit the Crowleyoperated ship even though the U.S.-flag tanker had been anchored off Britain’s east coast for at least 15 hours. The 461-foot-long Solong didn’t slow from its approximate speed of 16 knots, nor did it change course. After bravely fighting the resultant fire (the Stena Immaculate, 600 feet in length, was carrying military jet fuel) for around 30 minutes, all 23 mariners from the Crowley vessel successfully launched and boarded their lifeboat, and made it ashore essentially unharmed. Those personnel included SIU members, two apprentices from the union-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, and officers from the Seafarers-affiliated American Maritime Officers (AMO), plus one from the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association. In the aftermath, several SIU members credited the safety training they’d received at the SIUaffiliated Paul Hall Center as crucial to their survival. That wasn’t the only time in 2025 that Seafarers demonstrated their professionalism and selflessness. On Jan. 21, the crew of the Crowley-operated El Coqui rescued four individuals after their sailboat sank off the coast of the Dominican Republic. Later in the year, on Sept. 1, SIU and AMO members from the Pasha vessel National Glory played huge roles in extinguishing an accidental shoreside fire near their berth that could have proven disastrous if not for their prompt, professional actions. Most recently, on Oct. 10, the crew of SLNC Star saved a vessel of fishermen adrift at sea between Singapore and Diego Garcia who had been without food, water or fuel for days. New Tonnage and Contracts There was no shortage of contractual gains for the union throughout the year. The union secured new agreements that either maintained benefits or increased them, and also obtained wage increases in every new agreement. Contracts were ratified covering members at NY Waterway, E.N. Bisso & Son (mid-contract gains), Express Marine, Waterman, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock, and Marine Personnel and Provisioning (the latter was pending as of press time). Additionally, SIU members will continue sailing aboard dozens of U.S. Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessels for the next 10 years, following a mid-year announcement of new contracts by the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD). The agency on July 30 reported that agreements covering 51 vessels had been signed, with a combined value of $6.2 billion. For the SIU, the number of shipboard jobs will largely remain unchanged, though the union did gain around 40 billets when the “Cape Ts” (Taylor, Texas and Trinity) are in full operating status. New tonnage also entered the SIU fleet throughout the year, starting with NY Waterway’s ferry Jackie Robinson, followed by the LNG carrier American Energy (Crowley), the general cargo ship SL Midway (Schuyler Line), the containership CMA CGM Phoenix (Osprey Ship Management), the cable-laying barge Marmac 306 (Crowley), the hopper dredge Amelia Island (Great Lakes Dredge & Dock), the Great Lakes Towing tugboat New York, and the tanker CS Anthem (Intrepid), among others. Grassroots Activity The union threw its support behind the reintroduced SHIPS for America Act, a major piece of legislation aimed at reinvigorating not just shipbuilding but many components of the U.S. maritime industry. The SIU also applauded a promaritime executive order from the White House that promotes many of the same goals included in the SHIPS Act. The Federal Maritime Commission launched an investigation of flag-of-convenience shipping practices, a move welcomed by the SIU. AFL-CIO-affiliated unions including the SIU endorsed the Protecting America’s Workforce Act, which would restore collective bargaining rights to hundreds of thousands of federal workers who lost them due to an executive order. Moreover, while not a piece of legislation itself, an updated report from Seafarers Rights International found that cabotage laws now exist on 85% of the Family members and former colleagues of the late SIU President Michael Sacco converged in Piney Point, Maryland, June 17 to name a building in his honor as well as unveiling a bronze bust of the union’s longest-serving president. world’s coastlines, are growing in number at an unprecedented pace, and are increasingly essential to national security, economic stability and maritime resilience. The detailed findings underscore the value and importance of the Jones Act, America’s freight cabotage law. Other Gains, Final Departures The union launched an online dues portal that immediately got widespread use by Seafarers. The Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan awarded scholarships to members and dependents worth a combined $120,000. In Piney Point, Maryland, the Paul Hall Center increased its schedule to help address a manpower shortage, while both the school and the union maintained extensive recruiting efforts across the country. The school also dedicated a building – the Michael J. Sacco Media Center – in honor of the longestserving SIU president, who passed away in December 2023. Sacco also helped form the school in the late 1960s, and he worked there for many years. Additionally, a new scholarship program for upgraders seeking to obtain licenses in the deck or engine departments was launched and also named in Sacco’s honor. SIU philanthropy was evident at the tenth iteration of the Seafarers Waterfront Classic and during traditional events in the Pacific Northwest, Florida, Hawaii and elsewhere. Finally, the union mourned the passing of former officials Don Anderson and Thornton Elliott, and that of Valerie Cole (longtime Union Plus representative) and Myron Mintz (longtime co-counsel for the SIU Rivers Pension Trust). The union and its affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education observed National Maritime Day ceremonies across the country on May 22, including the traditional event hosted by the U.S. Department of Transportation in the nation’s capital. That’s where SIU officials and PHC Apprentices are pictured above, shortly Seafarers from the Stena Immaculate and SIU Asst. VP Michael Russo (second from left, before the event. From left in front are VP Pat Vandegrift, President David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer Tom in front) met multiple times per day at a hotel in Grimsby, England, in the aftermath of Orzechowski, Exec. VP Augie Tellez, Asst. VP Michael Russo, and VP George Tricker. the accident. 6 • SEAFARERS LOG SEAFARERS LOG • OCTOBER 2023 6 JANUARY 2026 �Dispatchers’ Report for Deep Sea “Total Registered” and “Total Shipped” data is cumulative from November 10 - December 11, 2025. “Registered on the Beach” data is as of December 12, 2025. Port Total Shipped All Groups A B C Total Registered All Groups A B C Trip Reliefs Registered on Beach All Groups A B C Deck Department Algonac 18 Anchorage 2 Baltimore 3 Fort Lauderdale 22 Guam 2 Harvey 10 Honolulu 12 Houston 40 Jacksonville 42 Jersey City 24 Joliet 3 Mobile 12 Norfolk 20 Oakland 10 Philadelphia 3 Piney Point 3 Puerto Rico 4 St. Louis 1 Tacoma 16 Wilmington 30 9 2 8 13 2 6 1 24 36 15 3 4 8 6 1 3 3 2 4 11 1 0 7 7 2 4 1 10 11 9 0 3 7 0 1 0 1 0 0 3 13 1 2 16 3 5 5 26 21 14 1 4 15 3 3 1 3 1 11 20 8 3 3 8 2 3 1 11 34 6 5 3 10 3 2 1 5 1 3 9 0 0 4 9 1 2 1 8 11 8 0 1 6 0 0 0 2 0 3 3 2 2 4 16 2 7 3 21 37 12 3 2 10 1 3 0 3 1 7 15 21 4 3 26 3 14 15 66 62 34 4 11 26 15 4 2 7 1 22 53 7 2 5 12 1 4 2 36 45 19 3 4 16 2 2 4 0 1 5 10 2 0 2 11 1 10 2 18 12 3 0 4 10 4 1 1 1 0 2 3 TOTAL 277 161 67 168 121 59 151 393 180 87 Algonac 2 Anchorage 0 Baltimore 1 Fort Lauderdale 6 Guam 0 Harvey 1 Honolulu 3 Houston 8 Jacksonville 22 Jersey City 9 Joliet 1 Mobile 4 Norfolk 12 Oakland 3 Philadelphia 0 Piney Point 3 Puerto Rico 5 St. Louis 2 Tacoma 8 Wilmington 16 TOTAL 106 3 1 4 9 0 4 3 10 24 6 0 0 11 1 1 3 4 0 2 1 87 1 1 1 1 2 0 0 4 3 2 1 0 3 2 1 0 0 1 1 5 29 3 0 2 5 1 2 1 3 14 4 1 2 9 3 1 1 1 0 3 4 60 3 0 5 9 2 1 7 14 30 9 2 3 18 5 0 3 7 2 12 17 149 4 4 4 10 0 2 3 15 31 5 1 1 16 2 2 1 6 1 4 8 120 0 0 3 5 1 0 1 4 4 5 0 1 2 4 1 0 0 1 0 5 37 Algonac 2 Anchorage 0 Baltimore 2 Fort Lauderdale 7 Guam 2 Harvey 3 Honolulu 3 Houston 18 Jacksonville 22 Jersey City 5 Joliet 0 Mobile 3 Norfolk 15 Oakland 5 Philadelphia 1 Piney Point 2 Puerto Rico 7 St. Louis 1 Tacoma 6 Wilmington 22 TOTAL 126 1 1 1 4 0 1 2 11 24 6 0 4 7 0 1 3 7 2 3 11 89 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 3 5 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 1 0 1 1 18 3 0 1 3 2 3 3 4 12 0 0 5 18 2 1 3 1 3 4 14 82 2 0 1 1 0 3 2 3 17 2 0 1 8 3 0 4 4 1 0 10 62 3 0 2 16 0 5 5 26 42 11 2 4 25 17 2 1 10 1 10 36 218 2 2 1 6 0 0 3 13 22 8 0 4 19 5 1 1 8 0 3 11 109 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 5 0 0 1 7 2 0 1 1 0 2 1 25 Algonac 1 Anchorage 0 Baltimore 0 Fort Lauderdale 1 Guam 0 Harvey 1 Honolulu 0 Houston 1 Jacksonville 0 Jersey City 0 Joliet 0 Mobile 0 Norfolk 0 Oakland 0 Philadelphia 0 Piney Point 0 Puerto Rico 0 St. Louis 0 Tacoma 3 Wilmington 2 1 1 1 8 0 2 2 21 47 21 1 1 15 2 0 3 0 0 4 13 18 0 1 8 3 3 1 14 51 13 1 1 21 7 0 2 0 0 5 21 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 2 5 0 4 0 9 29 14 0 1 7 3 1 1 0 0 5 7 3 0 0 2 3 1 2 3 18 2 1 1 6 10 0 0 0 0 3 12 0 0 1 2 1 1 0 2 4 3 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 9 4 1 12 1 2 3 38 52 24 1 1 23 8 1 2 0 0 10 20 25 0 1 13 0 3 4 25 75 24 3 2 52 20 1 1 0 0 11 37 TOTAL 9 143 170 8 88 67 20 17 212 297 GRAND TOTAL 480 284 338 332 156 293 777 621 446 Engine Department 5 0 1 6 1 1 3 4 16 4 1 4 9 2 2 1 2 2 6 10 80 0 0 3 3 0 4 3 3 18 4 0 1 12 2 0 2 0 0 2 4 61 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 4 6 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 18 Steward Department January & February Membership Meetings Piney Point Algonac Baltimore Guam Monday: Jan. 5, Feb. 2 Thursday: Jan. 15, Feb. 12 Thursday: Jan. 8, Feb. 5 Thursday: Jan. 22, Feb. 19 Honolulu Friday: Jan. 16, Feb. 13 Houston Monday: Jan. 12, Feb. 9 Jacksonville Thursday: Jan. 8, Feb. 5 Joliet Thursday: Jan. 15, Feb. 12 Mobile Wednesday: Jan. 14, Feb. 11 New Orleans Tuesday: Jan. 13, Feb. 10 Jersey City Tuesday: Jan. 6, Feb. 3 Norfolk Friday: Jan. 9, Feb. 6 Oakland Thursday: Jan. 15, Feb. 12 Philadelphia Wednesday: Jan. 7, Feb. 4 Port Everglades Thursday: Jan. 15, Feb. 12 San Juan Thursday: Jan. 8, Feb. 5 St. Louis Friday: Jan. 16, Feb. 13 Tacoma Friday: Jan. 23, Feb. 20 Wilmington Tuesday: Jan. 20, Feb. 17 Meeting date changes due to holidays Each port’s meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. JANUARY 2026 1 1 0 3 0 3 0 8 22 5 0 1 5 0 0 2 3 2 0 6 62 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 3 12 Entry Department 518 SEAFARERS LOG •SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 7 LOG • 7 �At Sea & Ashore with the SIU ABOARD CAPE INTREPID ‒ Safety Director Kevin WELCOME ABOARD IN HOUSTON ‒ STOS David Alvarez (second from left) recently received his B book. He’s pictured at the hiring hall with (from left) Safety Director Kevin Sykes, Patrolman Anthony Jacobson, Port Agent J.B. Niday, and Patrolman Kirk Pegan. WELCOME ASHORE IN HAWAII ‒ GUDE Carlos Madayag (left), who began his SIU career in 1989 and sailed with the union for 36 years, picks up his first pension check. He’s pictured at the Honolulu hall with SIU VP Hazel Galbiso. FULL BOOK SECURED ‒ OS Ahmed Ahmed obtains his B book at the hiring hall in Joliet, Illinois. Sykes (third from left) meets with Seafarers on the Ocean Duchess ship. Pictured from left are Oiler David Caballero, SA Calixta Arzu, Sykes, Wiper Wilfredo Martinez, Recertified Bosun LBJ Tanoa, and Chief Steward Delbra SingletonLeslie. ABOARD COLORADO EXPRESS ‒ Pictured from left on the Marine Personnel & Provisioning ship are AB Pablo Taracena Dardon, Bosun Arsenio Malunes, Steward/Baker Alvinmar Aldana, ABM George Fababier, QEE Jetaime Mays, SIU Wilmington Port Agent Gerret Jarman, ABM Ruziell Bautista, and SA Nawaf Haidra. CONGRATS IN MICHIGAN ‒ AB Emad Nagi (right) receives his B book at the hiring hall in Algonac. Congratulating him is SIU Asst. VP Todd Brdak. ABOARD GREEN OCEAN ‒ Chief Cook Erik Loret prepares lunch aboard the Waterman vessel. ABOARD LIBERTY PEACE ‒ The Liberty Maritime vessel called on Jacksonville, Florida, late last year. Pictured from left in the larger group photo are AB Eddie Thomas, AB Basheer Ali, Safety Director Adam Bucalo, and Bosun Mohamed Alahmadi. In the other snapshot are Bucalo and Steward/Baker Pauline Crespo. 8 •SEAFARERS 8 SEAFARERSLOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 ABOARD MARINER ‒ Seafarers (from left) SA Amilcar Miranda, Chief Steward Arlene Thomas, and AB Ronald Poyotte gather aboard the Eco-Tankers vessel. SEAFARERS LOG • OCTOBER 2023 8 JANUARY 2026 �At Sea & Ashore with the SIU TAKING THE OATH IN WILMINGTON ‒ AB Mark Garcia (right) receives his full book at the hiring hall on the West Coast. At left is SIU VP Joe Vincenzo. BOOKS GALORE IN NORFOLK ‒ In the three-person snapshot, SA Shakisha West (left) and GUDE Tytianna Pryor (right) receive their respective B books. They’re pictured at the hiring hall with SIU Port Agent Mario Torrey. OS Quasia Clinkscales (individual photo) also received her B book, while AB Andre Irby (right in remaining photo, with Torrey) secured his A-seniority book. (ALMOST) ABOARD USNS PATHFINDER ‒ Pictured next to the Ocean Ships-operated vessel are (from left) CSK Courtney Turner, MDR Clyde Burgess, GVA Kipp Worthy, AB Marck Hilgendorf, GVA Twane Joe, STOS Terrell Redmond, AB Antonio Gonzalez, Bosun Dhindo Faulve, STOS Joshua Collins, QMED Isaac Nugen, AB Rodante Niebres, SA Isaka Koanda, QMED Noli Aguirre, Chief Cook De’vine Lents, and Chief Steward Alphonzo Berry. PROGRESS IN PINEY POINT ‒ AB Mackenzie Wincelowicz (right in photo above, left) receives his A-seniority book while OS Daniel Ignacio (right in remaining photo) obtains his B book. Both Seafarers are pictured with SIU Port Agent Kelly Krick at the union-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Maryland. ABOARD OVERSEAS TAMPA ‒ Meeting with Seafarers aboard the Overseas Ship Management vessel is SIU Asst. VP Kris Hopkins (right). Pictured from left are Paul Hall Center Apprentice John Karafanda, AB Valeriy Goncharov, Bosun Jamar Harley, SA Dagoberto Norales, and Hopkins. SIU VOLUNTEERISM IN ACTION ‒ SIU personnel recently pitched in for the Seafarers International House “Christmas At Sea Satchel” packing day in Manhattan. Volunteers gathered to pack satchels with winter essentials (including hoodies, socks, gloves, snacks and more) for donation to mariners calling on ports in and near Newark, New Jersey. Among those pictured are SIU AB Michael Penkwitz (far right in photo above, left) and (from left in the posed photo) Safety Director Jordan Esopa and Seafarers International House Executive Director Rev. Marsh Luther Drege. HONORS BESTOWED ‒ The Maritime Trades Department’s St. Louis JANUARY 2026 SEAFARERS LOG • SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 99 LOG • Port Council recognized St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer (second from left) with its Able Helmsman award, for outstanding leadership. Pictured from left at the related port council event are Port Council President John Stiffler, Mayor Spencer, Port Council Secretary-Treasurer/SIU VP Bryan Powell, and Port Council VP John Orr. �Thanksgiving With the SIU SIU steward departments once again upheld their long tradition of providing top-notch menus for Thanksgiving. Most of the snapshots on these two pages were taken aboard ship; many more are available on our social-media pages. ABOARD AMERICAN ENERGY ‒ Pictured from left on the Intrepid vessel are Chief Cook Carlos Colon, SA Lauren Buggs, and Recertified Steward Edwin Bonefont. ABOARD TAINO ‒ SA Michael McLaughlin, Chief Cook Carlos Gomez, and Steward/Baker Luis Perez brighten the holiday on the Intrepid ship. AT THE HOUSTON HALL ‒ A well-attended pre-Thanksgiving event took place Nov. 21. Among those pictured in the largest group photo are former Houston Mayor Annise Parker, Leo Bonser from Federated Marine, Steve Huttman from Bay Towing, Bobby Pitka from G&H Towing, congressional candidate Christian Menefee, and SIU VP Dean Corgey. From left in the photo (below, right) are Asst. VP Joe Zavala, Safety Director Kevin Sykes, Recertified Bosun LBJ Tanoa, Corgey, and Port Agent J.B. Niday. In the remaining posed photo are (standing) Recertified Bosun Nicholas Smithling and his family. ABOARD MAERSK PITTSBURGH ‒ Recertified Steward Ali Matari (above, left) and SA Olga Gutierrez (above, right) provide service with a smile. 10• SEAFARERS SEAFARERS LOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 10 JANUARY 2026 �Thanksgiving With the SIU SIU steward departments once again upheld their long tradition of providing top-notch menus for Thanksgiving. Most of the snapshots on these two pages were taken aboard ship; many more are available on our social-media pages. ABOARD ALASKAN NAVIGATOR ‒ Seafarers aboard the ATC vessel spent the holiday in a South Korean shipyard. In the smaller outdoor group photo are (from left) Chief Cook Nasr Almusab, Recertified Steward Albert Sison, SA Ahmed Moosa, and SA Khaled Ali. The whole crew is featured in the other outdoor photo, while the galley gang also is pictured in one of the indoor shots: Recertified Steward Sison, SA Ali, Chief Cook Almusab, and SA Ahmed Moosa. ABOARD SEABULK PRIDE ‒ Some of the holiday offerings aboard the Eco-Tankers ship are pictured here. JANUARY 2026 SEAFARERS LOG SEAFARERS 2023 11 • OCTOBER LOG • 11 �SIU Directory David Heindel, President Augustin Tellez, Executive Vice President Tom Orzechowski, Secretary-Treasurer Inquiring Seafarer George Tricker, Vice President Contracts Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Joe Vincenzo, Vice President West Coast Joseph T. Soresi, Vice President Atlantic Coast Sam Spain, Vice President Government Services Bryan Powell, Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Pat Vandegrift, Vice President Hazel Galbiso, Vice President HEADQUARTERS 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 This month’s question was answered by upgraders at the SIU-affiliated school in Piney Point, Maryland, along with Justin Shepler, who was in the process of joining the union through the veterans program. Question: What are some things you like about your career? Vito DeLorenzo Jr. AB Justin Shepler ABM If you need a job, you have an organization here with the SIU (to help you get one). Having the ability to have time off in between jobs, to spend time with my family. I think it makes for a good work-life balance. I was a quartermaster in the Navy, so I knew about the merchant marine, but I never thought about it as a career. I got out of the Navy in 2022 and started my own business, but it didn’t work out, so I got a CDL (commercial driver’s license). I liked driving trucks but I missed the ocean. In the merchant marine, you get to travel, you get time off to do your own thing, and the pay is good. Ahmed Haridy STOS Rhonda Jenkins Chief Steward This has been most of my life – I always want to be close to the water. When I was a little boy, I had my own boat. In high school, I had a motorboat. I love the sea and I’ve worked in all departments. Travel, meeting new people. It’s important because with traveling, you get to learn more and interact with different people. I’ve been sailing almost 24 years. Gerardo Melano Chief Steward Steven Lopez Chief Steward It gives me financial stability and security. That’s the most important part. Also the travel and meeting a lot of different people. You learn from them. You experience different countries and learn from their culinary perspectives, and you can share those with the rest of the crew and officers. I like the flexibility it gives me. When I say I’m on vacation, I’m actually on vacation. I love the fact that I’ve traveled the whole world, pretty much. And I love the fact I can put money in my pocket so I can put food on the table, feed the family. ANCHORAGE 721 Sesame St., #1C, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 327-4900 GUAM Cliffline Office Ctr. Bldg., Suite 103B 422 West O’Brien Dr., Hagatna, Guam 96910 (671) 477-1350 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St., Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 625 N. 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Broad Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549-4000 The SIU deck gang is pictured aboard the Malden Victory in 1947. The United States constructed more than 500 Victory ships between 1944 and 1946. 12 • SEAFARERS LOG SEAFARERS LOG • OCTOBER 2023 2026 12 JANUARY �Welcome Ashore! DEEP SEA LEONILO ARANO Brother Leonilo Arano, 65, embarked on his career with the Seafarers International Union in 2008, initially sailing aboard the Texas Clipper. He sailed in the engine department and upgraded at the Piney Point school on numerous occasions. Brother Arano last shipped on the National Glory and makes his home in Edinburg, Texas. MARTIN ARCENIO Brother Martin Arcenio, 67, joined the union in 1997, initially sailing aboard the Global Mariner. He worked in both the deck and engine departments and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions. Brother Arcenio most recently shipped on the Cape Wrath. He lives in Inwood, West Virginia. We pay tribute to our brothers and sisters of the SIU who have recently retired. THANK YOU for a job well done and we wish you fair winds and following seas. GARY DAHL LEROY WILLIAMS Brother Gary Dahl, 62, started sailing with the SIU in 1991 when he shipped on the Cape Clear. He sailed in the engine department and upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on numerous occasions. Brother Dahl’s final vessel was the Horizon Anchorage. He makes his home in Queen Creek, Arizona. Brother Leroy Williams, 65, began his career with the Seafarers International Union in 1981 when he shipped on the Overseas New York. An engine department member, he upgraded his skills on numerous occasions at the Paul Hall Center. Brother Williams concluded his career aboard the Cape Race. He makes his home in Norfolk, Virginia. ANTHONY JACOBSON Brother Anthony Jacobson, 58, began his career with the Seafarers in 1993 when he sailed aboard the USNS Invincible. He upgraded on several occasions at the Piney Point school and worked in the steward department. Brother Jacobson concluded his career aboard the Maersk Sentosa. He resides in Missouri City, Texas. DEBORAH BROWNE CARLOS MADAYAG Sister Deborah Browne, 66, started sailing with the SIU in 1996 and first worked on the USNS Kane. She shipped in the deck department and upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. Sister Browne last sailed on the Great Land. She resides in Fairview, Oregon. Brother Carlos Madayag, 67, joined the union in 1986. He first shipped on the Independence and sailed in all three departments. Brother Madayag upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions and last sailed aboard the Pride of America. He lives in Mililani, Hawaii. MARCELINO CAYABYAB Brother Marcelino Cayabyab, 65, became a member of the union in 2001 when he sailed aboard the Independence. An engine department member, he upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions. Brother Cayabyab’s last vessel was the Cape Horn. He makes his home in Tracy, California. TILLMAN CHURCHMAN Brother Tillman Churchman, 67, signed on with the SIU in 1980. He first shipped on the Sea-Land Finance and worked in the deck department. Brother Churchman upgraded at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. He last sailed on the El Faro and is a resident of Horicon, Wisconsin. FRED CINTORINO Brother Fred Cintorino, 65, joined the Seafarers International Union in 1981 and first sailed aboard the Benjamin Harrison. He upgraded at the Paul Hall Center on multiple occasions and sailed in the deck department. Brother Cintorino concluded his career aboard the Endurance and settled in Panama City, Florida. HECTOR CUMBA CONCEPCION Brother Hector Cumba Concepcion, 63, signed on with the union in 1998, initially sailing aboard the Expedition. He worked in the deck department and upgraded often at the union-affiliated Piney Point school. Brother Cumba Concepcion most recently shipped on the Mendonca. He lives in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. JANUARY 2026 INLAND THOMAS DOHERTY Brother Thomas Doherty, 65, signed on with the union in 1979. He sailed in the deck department, initially working with Interstate Oil. Brother Doherty upgraded his skills at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions. He concluded his career working for Mariner Towing and settled in Villas, New Jersey. DAVID MCCORMICK Brother David McCormick, 70, joined the SIU in 1975 when he worked with Allied Transportation. He sailed in the deck department and upgraded on multiple occasions at the Paul Hall Center. Brother McCormick concluded his career with OSG Ship Management. He makes his home in Chevy Chase, Maryland. JOSE RODRIGUEZ GONZALEZ WILLIAM MATTHEWS Brother William Matthews, 69, started sailing with the SIU in 2002, initially working aboard the USNS Charlton. He sailed in the deck department and upgraded at the Piney Point school on several occasions. Brother Matthews concluded his career aboard the Bernard F. Fisher and settled in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Brother Jose Rodriguez Gonzalez, 62, started his career with the Seafarers International Union in 1990, initially sailing with Crowley Puerto Rico Services. He sailed in the engine department and upgraded his skills on multiple occasions at the Piney Point school. Brother Rodriguez Gonzalez was last employed with Crowley Towing and Transportation. He resides in Rio Blanco, Puerto Rico. NMU MICHAEL RATIGAN DAVID BAYS Brother Michael Ratigan, 70, embarked on his career with the Seafarers in 2005 when he sailed aboard the Dependable. He upgraded on multiple occasions at the Paul Hall Center and worked in the deck department. Brother Ratigan most recently sailed aboard the Cape Race. He resides in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Brother David Bays, 65, signed on with the union during the 2001 SIU/NMU merger. He shipped in the deck department and also worked on shore gangs. Brother Bays was last employed with Lykes Brothers. He lives in Poplarville, Missouri. PETER HAMM WILLIAM TANKSLEY Brother William Tanksley, 65, donned the SIU colors in 1991. He first sailed aboard the American Falcon and was a deck department member. Brother Tanksley upgraded his skills at the Piney Point school on multiple occasions and last shipped aboard the Seabulk Challenge. He lives in Warner Robins, Georgia. Brother Peter Hamm, 65 became a union member during the 2001 SIU/NMU merger. He shipped in the deck department and concluded his career aboard the Cape Domingo. Brother Hamm is a resident of Charleston, South Carolina. RICKY SHAW Brother Ricky Shaw, 71, signed on with the union during the 2001 SIU/NMU merger. He shipped in the steward department and concluded his career aboard the Mormac Sky. Brother Shaw lives in Los Angeles. SEAFARERS LOG • OCTOBER 2023 13 SEAFARERS LOG • 13 �Final Departures DEEP SEA DAVID ATKINSON Pensioner David Atkinson, 88, passed away October 11. He joined the Seafarers International Union in 1967. Brother Atkinson was initially employed by Sealand. He was a deck department member and also worked on shore gangs. Brother Atkinson concluded his career on the Navigator before going on pension in 1993. He lived in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. In solemn remembrance, we honor the legacies of these union members who have crossed the final bar. May they rest in peace. RICARDO SEBASTIAN KENNETH GUTH Pensioner Ricardo Sebastian, 84, passed away October 19. He joined the Seafarers International Union in 1988 when he worked for AMCV Cruise Operations. Brother Sebastian sailed in both the steward and engine departments. He concluded his career aboard the Independence, before retiring in 2001. Brother Sebastian made his home in Harker Heights, Texas. Pensioner Kenneth Guth, 90, passed away November 3. He joined the Seafarers International Union in 1968. Brother Guth shipped in the deck department and began his career working with Interstate Oil. He concluded his career with the same company and went on pension in 1997. Brother Guth resided in North Wildwood, New Jersey. GREAT LAKES OGER BERMUDEZ DAVID KLOSS Brother Oger Bermudez, 70, died August 16. Signing on with the SIU in 2017, he first shipped on the Maersk Atlanta. Brother Bermudez worked in the steward department. He most recently sailed aboard the Innovation and made his home in Houston. Pensioner David Kloss, 89, passed away October 18. He began sailing with the Seafarers in 1989. An engine department member, Brother Kloss was employed with Upper Lakes Towing for the duration of his career. He became a pensioner in 2001 and settled in Fairport Harbor, Ohio. JIMMIE BINGHAM Pensioner Jimmie Bingham, 90, has passed away. He joined the Seafarers International Union in 1968 and first sailed with States Steamship. Brother Bingham worked in the steward department and last sailed on the President Tyler in 1995. He began collecting his pension in 2002 and resided in San Bernardino, California. WAYNE CASEY Pensioner Wayne Casey, 80, died October 11. He became a member of the SIU in 1968. Brother Casey initially sailed aboard the Boston. He worked in the deck department and last shipped aboard the Horizon Kodiak. Brother Casey retired in 2011 and resided in Windham, Maine. GERALD CASSIE Pensioner Gerald Cassie, 78, passed away September 15. He donned the SIU colors in 1998, initially sailing aboard the USNS Bowditch. Brother Cassie was a deck department member and concluded his career aboard the Innovator. He went on pension in 2012 and made his home in St. Johns, Florida. EDGAR MITCHELL Pensioner Edgar Mitchell, 95, passed away September 28. He signed on with the union in 1956, initially working with Waterman Steamship. Brother Mitchell shipped in the engine department and also worked on shore gangs. He last sailed with Sealand in 1988 before retiring the following year. Brother Mitchell resided in Mobile, Alabama. INLAND ROBERT ANERINO Pensioner Robert Anerino, 93, died October 11. He embarked on his career with the union in 1949 and initially worked for Central Pennsylvania Quarry. A deck department member, Brother Anerino was last employed with Interstate Oil. He went on pension in 1988 and resided in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. GLENN BUMPAS Pensioner Glenn Bumpas, 70, died October 12. He donned the SIU colors in 1973. Brother Bumpas first shipped aboard the Del Rio. He was an engine department member and also worked on shore gangs. Brother Bumpas concluded his career with Sealand and became a pensioner in 2017. He made his home in Hilltop Lakes, Texas. PERCY DOUCET Pensioner Percy Doucet, 87, passed away September 15. He became a member of the Seafarers International Union in 1967 when he sailed with National Marine Service. Brother Doucet was a deck department member and concluded his career working with HVIDE Marine. He became a pensioner in 2001 and lived in Welsh, Louisiana. GEORGE THOMPSON Pensioner George Thompson, 86, died October 24. He became an SIU member in 1962. Brother Thompson was a deck department member and worked for McAllister Towing of Virginia for the duration of his career. He retired in 1996 and settled in Virginia Beach, Virginia. NMU PERRIE BEASLEY Pensioner Perrie Beasley, 87, passed away October 2. A deck department member, Brother Beasley last shipped on the Sue Lykes. He became a pensioner in 2000 and lived in Hitchcock, Texas. WILLIE LUPTON Pensioner Willie Lupton, 91, died October 24. Brother Lupton shipped in both the deck and engine departments. He concluded his career aboard the Mercury and retired in 2011. Brother Lupton resided in Franklin, North Carolina. LUCILLE RYAN Pensioner Lucille Ryan, 90, passed away October 16. Sister Ryan sailed in the steward department. She last shipped aboard the Endeavor before becoming a pensioner in 2003. Sister Ryan lived in Mesa, Arizona. ALFRED TAM Pensioner Alfred Tam, 85, passed away October 23. Brother Tam worked in the deck department. He retired in 1997 after concluding his career aboard the Green Wave. Brother Tam resided in San Francisco. JOHN GATES Pensioner John Gates, 63, died September 30. He began his career with the SIU in 1991 when he shipped on the Cape Charles. Brother Gates worked in the deck department. He last sailed with Crowley Towing and Transportation before retiring in 2018. Brother Gates called Texas City, Texas, home. 14 LOG • OCTOBER 2023 14 SEAFARERS • SEAFARERS LOG JANUARY 2026 �Digest of Shipboard Union Meetings The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. Ships’ minutes first are reviewed by the union’s contract department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships’ minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG for publication. SL MIDWAY (Argent Marine Operations), June 13 – Chairman Nicholas Turano, Secretary Tristan Cordero. Chairman asked everyone to be mindful of the adjustment period with newly U.S.-flagged ship. Crew still working out the kinks and trying to make improvements. Many items on order, including tools, parts, consumables, etc. Chairman showed members where to access various union-related items including SMIS (Seafarers Management Information System), STCW-related information, Seafarers LOG and ship contract. Secretary reminded crew to keep private and public spaces clean. Educational director urged members to be aware of document expiration and to upgrade their skills at the Piney Point school. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Discrepancy reported between member’s registration rating vs actual sign on. Bosun in communication with union hall to sort out resulting pay scale issues. Members would like more Wi-Fi data. Crew requested an ice machine, salad bar, new refrigerators, new linens, and new mattresses. MAERSK DETROIT (Maersk Line, Limited), September 23 – Chairman Philip McGeoghegan, Secretary Robert Seim, Educational Director Ashely Burke. Members went over old business including discussions on tariffs and cargo shipping. Crew still needs new mattresses and linens. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members would like increases in vacation and more Wi-Fi data to be available. Crew re- quested new towels and pillows. Next port: Newark, New Jersey. AMERICAN LIBERTY (Intrepid Personnel & Provisioning), September 27 – Chairman Virgilio Rosales, Secretary Jermaine Robinson, Educational Director Juan Castillo, Engine Delegate Emilio Gonzalez, Steward Delegate Madie DeVaughn. Entire crew is getting along well and working efficiently, per chairman’s report. Secretary urged members to regularly check documents for expiration dates and to upgrade their skills at the Piney Point school. Educational director mentioned the use of safety footwear. Steward was praised by delegate for his always helpful, hands-on style. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members would like an increase to vacation pay and requested new linens and mattresses. Next port: New Orleans. TEXAS (Fairwater Crew Management, LLC), October 6 – Chairman Tomas Calderon Robinson, Secretary Ronald Davis, Educational Director Furman Watson. Members are all doing well. Chairman reminded crew to upgrade their skills at the union-affiliated Paul Hall Center for maritime training and education, located in Piney Point, Maryland. Secretary advised members to keep paperwork current. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks given to steward department for a job well done. USNS EFFECTIVE (Intrepid Personnel & Provisioning), October 20 – Chairman Edgar Elegino, Secretary Kenneth Bogner, Educational Director William Cassel. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at the Piney Point school. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed shipyard operations. Members would like to increase vacation benefit to 30 for 30 and room share pay to $50 per day. Wi-Fi installation underway. ARC COMMITMENT (TOTE Services), October 20 – Chairman David Brady, Secretary Daniel Miller. Crew reviewed old business including requests for new pillowcases, comforters and TVs. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members would like increases in vacation days and to bring back implementation of weekend overtime rate. MAERSK DENVER (Maersk Line, Limited), October 25 – Chairman James Walker, Secretary Avis Hawkins. Chairman reported a great trip overall. Educational director advised crew to upgrade their skills at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Maryland. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Mattresses ordered. Members would like 30 for 30 vacation and reimbursement for traveling to ship. Crew requested new gym equipment, TVs, a new freezer and better Wi-Fi. ALASKAN LEGEND (Alaska Tanker Company, LLC), November 7 – Chairman Donny Castillo, Secretary John Huyett, Educational Director Corey Hann, Deck Delegate Manuel Espinoza, Engine Delegate Antonio De Luna, Steward Delegate Roberto Martinez. Chairman warned crew of possible delays with document renewals due to government shutdown. Steward department was thanked for awesome cooking and service. Educational director urged members to schedule classes as soon as possible at the Piney Point school. Classes are filling up rapidly. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew would like vacation to be 20 for 30 and asked for satellite TV system to be updated. Members requested clarification on day-in-lieu-of pay. HORIZON ANCHORAGE (Horizon Lines, LLC), November 9 – Chairman Shawn Strand, Secretary Amanda Suncin, Educational Director Jason Powell, Deck Delegate Terrence Carmody, Engine Delegate Jeffrey Murray, Steward Delegate Engracio Moratin. Chairman announced next payoff at sea and thanked crews for working more than 2,500 days with no lost-time injuries. Secretary reminded members to stay on top of documents. Educational director encouraged crew to upgrade at the Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members would like increases in vacation and pension benefits and asked to be able to sign up for upgrading classes on short notice. Crew asked for fewer job calls per day. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership’s money and union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by certified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. 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. A member’s shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return JANUARY 2026 receipt requested. The proper address for this is: George Tricker, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Spr ings, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members 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 an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the union, officer or member. It also has 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 constitutional ports. The responsibility for Sea­farers 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 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 or she should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU Constitution are available in all union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members 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 member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION (SPAD). SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American merchant marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers International Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. NOTIFYING THE UNION — If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President David Heindel at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is: David Heindel, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 SEAFARERS LOG • SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 LOG •15 15 �Annual Funding Notice For SIU Pacific District Pension Plan Introduction This notice provides key details about your multiemployer pension plan (the “Plan”) for the plan year beginning August 1, 2024 and ending July 31, 2025 (“Plan Year”). This is an informational notice. You do not need to respond or take any action. This notice includes: • Information about your Plan’s funding status. • Details on your benefit payments guaranteed by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), a federal insurance agency. What if I have questions about this notice, my Plan, or my benefits? Contact your plan administrator at: • Ms. Michelle Chang, Administrator • Phone: (415) 764-4993 • Address: 730 Harrison Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94107 • Email: mcsupsiupd@sbcglobal.net To better assist you, provide your plan administrator with the following information when you contact them: • Plan Number: 001 • Plan Sponsor Name: Board of Trustees of the SIU Pacific District Pension Plan • Employer Identification Number: 94-6061923 What if I have questions about PBGC and the pension insurance program guarantees? Visit www.pbgc.gov/prac/multiemployer for more information. For specific information about your pension plan or pension benefits, you should contact your employer or plan administrator as PBGC does not have that information. Federal law requires all traditional pension plans, also known as defined benefit pension plans, to provide this notice every year regardless of funding status. This notice does not mean your Plan is terminating. How Well Funded Is Your Plan? The law requires the Plan’s administrator to explain how well the Plan is funded, using a measure called the “funded percentage.” The funded percentage is calculated by dividing Plan assets by Plan liabilities. In general, the higher the percentage, the better funded the plan. The chart below shows the Plan's funded percentage for the Plan Year and the two preceding plan years. It also lists the value of the Plan's assets and liabilities for those years. Year-End Fair Market Value of Assets To provide further insight into the Plan’s financial position, the chart below shows the fair market value of the Plan’s assets on the last day of the Plan Year and each of the two preceding plan years as compared to the actuarial value of the Plan’s assets on August 1. • Actuarial values (shown in the chart above) account for market fluctuations over time. Unlike market values, actuarial values do not change daily with stock or market shifts. • Market values (shown in the chart below) fluctuate based on investment performance, providing a more immediate snapshot of the plan’s funding status. *This figure is preliminary and unaudited. Endangered, Critical, or Critical and Declining Status Under federal pension law, a plan’s funding status determines the steps a plan must take to strengthen its finances and continue paying benefits: • Endangered: The plan’s funded percentage drops below 80 percent. The plan’s trustees must adopt a funding improvement plan. • Critical: The plan’s funded percentage falls below 65 percent or meets other financial distress criteria. The plan’s trustees must implement a rehabilitation plan. • Critical and Declining: A plan in critical status is also designated as critical and declining if projected to become insolvent—meaning it will no longer have enough assets to pay out benefits—within 15 years (or within 20 years under a special rule). The plan’s trustees must continue to implement the rehabilitation plan. The plan’s sponsor may seek approval to amend the plan, including reducing current and future benefits. The Plan was not in endangered, critical, or critical and declining status in the 2024 Plan Year. Participant and Beneficiary Information The following chart shows the number of participants and beneficiaries covered by the Plan on the last day of the Plan Year and the two preceding plan years. The numbers for the Plan Year reflect the plan administrator’s reasonable, good faith estimate. Funding & Investment Policies Funding Policy The law requires that every pension plan have a procedure for establishing a funding policy to carry out the plan’s objectives. A funding policy relates to the level of contributions needed to pay for benefits promised under the plan currently and over the years. The Plan’s benefits are funded by employer contribu- 16 •SEAFARERS 16 SEAFARERSLOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 tions and investment returns on those contributions. Commencing January 1, 2016, the shipping companies have agreed to make contributions to the Plan and may agree through collective bargaining in the future to make additional contributions as necessary to satisfy the minimum funding standards of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) and the Internal Revenue Code (“Code”). The Plan’s funding policy is to continue to fund Plan benefits in this manner in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA and the Code. Investment Policy Once the money is contributed to the Plan, the money is invested by Plan officials called fiduciaries. Specific investments are made in accordance with the Plan’s investment policy. Generally speaking, an investment policy is a written statement that provides the fiduciaries that are responsible for the plan investments with guidelines or general instructions concerning the various types or categories of investment management decisions. The Investment Policy of the Plan requires the Trustees of the Plan to maintain a portfolio of investments which is conservative in nature. The Trustees, working with experienced investment consultants, monitor and make appropriate changes to the Plan’s investments, seeking to achieve positive investment results over the long term. In accordance with the Plan’s investment policy, the Plan’s assets were allocated among the following categories of investments, as of the end of the 2024 Plan Year. These allocations are percentages of total assets: The average return on assets for the Plan Year was 6.9%. Events Having a Material Effect on Assets or Liabilities By law, this notice must include an explanation of any new events that materially affect the Plan’s liabilities or assets. These events could affect the Plan’s financial health or its ability to meet its obligations. For the plan year beginning on August 1, 2025 and ending on July 31, 2026, the Plan expects no such event. Right to Request a Copy of the Annual Report Pension plans must file an annual report, called the Form 5500, with the U.S. Department of Labor. The Form 5500 includes financial and other information about these pension plans. You can get a copy of your Plan’s Form 5500: • Online: Visit www.efast.dol.gov to search for your Plan’s Form 5500 • By Mail: Submit a written request to your plan administrator. • By Phone: Call (202) 693-8673 to speak with a representative of the U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration’s Public Disclosure Room. The Form 5500 does not include personal information, such as your accrued benefits. For details about your accrued benefits, contact your plan administrator. Summary of Rules Governing Insolvent Plans Federal law has a number of special rules that apply to financially troubled multiemployer plans that become insolvent, either as ongoing plans or plans terminated by mass withdrawal. The plan administrator is required by law to include a summary of these rules in the annual funding notice. A plan is insolvent for a plan year if its available financial resources are not sufficient to pay benefits when due for that plan year. An insolvent plan must reduce benefit payments to the highest level that can be paid from the plan's available resources. If such resources are not enough to pay benefits at the level specified by law (see Benefit Payments Guaranteed by PBGC, below), the plan must apply to PBGC for financial assistance. PBGC will loan the plan the amount necessary to pay benefits at the guaranteed level. Reduced benefits may be restored if the plan's financial condition improves. A plan that becomes insolvent must provide prompt notice of its status to participants and beneficiaries, contributing employers, labor unions representing participants, and PBGC. In addition, participants and beneficiaries also must receive information regarding whether, and how, their benefits will be reduced or affected, including loss of a lump sum option. This Plan is not insolvent. Benefit Payments Guaranteed by PBGC Only vested benefits—those that you’ve earned and cannot forfeit—are guaranteed. What PBGC Guarantees PBGC guarantees “basic benefits” including: • Pension benefits at normal retirement age. • Most early retirement benefits. • Annuity benefits for survivors of plan participants. • Disability benefits for disabilities that occurred before the earlier of the date the plan terminated or the sponsor’s bankruptcy date. What PBGC Does Not Guarantee PBGC does not guarantee certain types of benefits, including: • A participant’s pension benefit or benefit increase until it has been part of the plan for 60 full months. Any month in which the multiemployer plan was insolvent or terminated due to mass withdrawal does not count toward this 60month requirement. • Any benefits above the normal retirement benefit. • Disability benefits in non-pay status. • Non-pension benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, death benefits, vacation pay, or severance pay. Determining Guarantee Amounts The maximum benefit PBGC guarantees is set by law. Your plan is covered by PBGC’s multiemployer program. The maximum PBGC guarantee is $35.75 per month, multiplied by a participant's years of credited service. PBGC guarantees a monthly benefit based on the plan’s monthly benefit accrual rate and your years of credited service. The guarantee is calculated as follows: 1. Take 100 percent of the first $11 of the Plan's monthly benefit accrual rate. 2. Take 75 percent of the next $33 of the accrual rate. 3. Add both amounts together. 4. Multiply the total by your years of credited service to determine your guaranteed monthly benefit. JANUARY 2026 �Paul Hall Center Upgrading Course Dates Printed below are dates for courses scheduled to take place at the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Maryland. The QR code connects to a web page with the latest course dates (they may differ from what’s printed here, though in most cases the only changes are additions that haven’t yet made it into the LOG). Seafarers are welcome to contact the admissions office with questions about upgrading courses: (301) 899-0657, admissions@seafarers.org Title of Course Start Date Date of Completion DECK DEPARTMENT UPGRADING COURSES Able Seafarer - Deck RFPNW Water Survival Jan. 26 Feb. 23 April 6 June 8 Feb. 13 March 13 April 24 June 26 Feb. 16 March 9 May 4 March 6 March 27 May 22 Jan. 19 Feb. 16 March 16 Jan. 30 Feb. 27 March 27 ENGINE DEPARTMENT UPGRADING COURSES Latest Course Dates STEWARD DEPARTMENT UPGRADING COURSES Galley Operations Jan. 19 Feb. 16 March 9 April 4 May 4 Feb. 13 March 13 April 3 May 1 May 29 Chief Steward March 2 May 25 March 27 June 19 Adv. Galley Operations Feb. 2 March 30 April 27 Feb. 27 April 24 May 22 OPEN/SAFETY UPGRADING COURSES Basic Training Revalidation Jan. 26 Jan. 30 Feb. 9 Feb. 13 March 16 March 20 May 4 May 8 June 15 Jan. 26 Jan. 30 Feb. 9 Feb. 13 March 16 March 20 May 4 May 8 June 15 Government Vessels Feb. 23 April 20 May 18 Feb. 27 April 24 May 22 RFPEW Jan. 19 Feb. 16 April 6 Feb. 13 March 13 May 1 Boiler Technician (FOWT) March 16 May 4 April 10 May 29 Junior Engineer March 9 May 18 May 1 July 10 Marine Electrician April 6 May 8 Basic Training/Adv. FF Reval. March 23 March 24 Marine Refrigeration Tech. Feb. 23 June 22 April 3 July 31 Tanker Ship Fam. - DL Feb. 16 March 23 Feb. 20 March 27 Machinist Feb. 23 March 13 Tanker Ship Fam. - LG Feb. 23 March 30 Feb. 27 April 3 Pumpman March 16 March 20 Welding Feb. 9 March 16 April 13 June 1 Feb. 27 April 3 May 1 June 19 STEWARD DEPARTMENT UPGRADING COURSES Certified Chief Cook Feb. 2 April 13 April 10 June 19 UPGRADING APPLICATION Name__________________________________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________________________________ Telephone (Home)______________________________ (Cell)____________________________ Date of Birth____________________________________________________________________  Deep Sea Member   Lakes Member   Inland Waters Member  COURSE ____________________________ START DATE OF DATE COMPLETION __________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ __________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ __________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ __________________ ____________________________ If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. ____________________________ __________________ ____________________________ Social Security #_________________________________ Book #_________________________ Seniority_______________________________________ Department____________________ Home Port______________________________________________________________________ E-mail _________________________________________________________________________ Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held_____________________________________________ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program?  Yes   No  If yes, class # and dates attended___________________________________________________ Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses?  Yes   No  _______________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________ __________________ ____________________________ With this application, COPIES of the following must be sent: One hundred and twenty-five (125) days seatime for the previous year, MMC, TWIC, front page of your book including your department and seniority and qualifying sea time for the course if it is Coast Guard tested. Must have a valid SHBP clinic through course date. I authorize the Paul Hall Center to release any of the information contained in this application, or any of the supporting documentation that I have or will submit with this application to related organizations, for the purpose of better servicing my needs and helping me to apply for any benefits which might become due to me. 17 SEAFARERS JANUARY 2026 LOG • OCTOBER 2023 LAST VESSEL: ___________________________________ Rating: ________________________ Date On: _______________________________________ Date Off:________________________ Signature: ______________________________________________ Date:___________________ NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. Not all classes are reimbursable. Return completed application to: Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education Admissions Office, Email:upgrading@seafarers.org Mail: 45353 St. George’s Ave., Piney Point, MD 20674 Fax: 301-994-2189. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education is a private, non-profit, equal opportunity institution and admits students, who are otherwise qualified, or any race, nationality or sex. The school complies with applicable laws with regard to admission, access or treatment of students in its programs or activities. SEAFARERS LOG •SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 17 LOG • 17 �Paul Hall Center Class Photos APPRENTICE WATER SURVIVAL CLASS #927 – Recently graduated: Lorenzo Allen Jr., David Cipriano, Bianca Clark, Oscar Diviny, Rubert Johnson Jr., Corey Keys, Louis Levasseur, Vincent Levin Jr., Douglas McHale, Lawrence Neloms, Misael Orlando Pizarro, Richard Peek, Jezhra Santos, Kadeem Swenson, Arielle Taylor, Alexi Vasquez, Andres Vasquez and Jadelyn Watling. FIRST AID – Graduated recently (not all are pictured): Nicholas Amore, Joseph Breece II, Roland Evans II, Thomas Felton, Brandon Foreman, Erica Fu, Gustavo Garayua Lanza, Oscar Garibaldi, Lawrence Gonzales II, Ivan Hassan, Delvonta Haynes, William Land, De'aizja Martin, Sean Mullen, Taiyo Nakata, Astrid Ortiz, Shawn Richard, Paul Schad and Jacquita Theriot. WELDING – Graduated October 24 (not all are pictured): Saif Al Tamimi, Jose Alicea-Sanchez, Loren Arriola, Henry Bermudez, Raekwon Brooks, Trinity Carter and Saddam Yahia. Instructor Chris Raley is at the far left. CERTIFIED CHIEF COOK – Graduated October 24 (not all are pictured): Adam Atterberry Jr., Jordan Cruz, Alexandria DeAtley, Mohamed Diallo, Khadajah Dillard, Frenchele Erving, Treavon Hampton, Frances Mendez Echevarria, Nicholas Valentin and Dorian White. VESSEL FAMILIARIZATION – Graduated October 24 (not all are pictured): Nicholas Amore, Joseph SERVE SAFE – Graduated October 24 (not all are pictured): Logan Collins, Oscar Diviny, Tong Lu and Alex Sanchez. 18 18 •SEAFARERS SEAFARERSLOG LOG • OCTOBER 2023 Breece II, Roland Evans II, Thomas Felton, Brandon Foreman, Erica Fu, Gustavo Garayua Lanza, Oscar Garibaldi, Lawrence Gonzales II, Ivan Hassan, Delvonta Haynes, William Land, De'aizja Martin, Sean Mullen, Taiyo Nakata, Astrid Ortiz, Shawn Richard, Paul Schad and Jacquita Theriot. JANUARY 2026 �Paul Hall Center Class Photos GOVERNMENT VESSELS – Graduated October 24: Davon Brown, Kameron Carey, Joseph Crisante Jr., Lynn Figueroa, Rico Flores, Adele George, Catherine Lirio, Jevon Lowery, Rodolfo Manansala, Juan McCakeren, Armel Moyler, Brian Peralta, Marcus Pittman, Ariana Ross and George Vanover. TANK SHIP FAMILIARIZATION (LG) – Graduated October 31: Adiener Alfaro, Maximo Bencosme, Carleous Brown Jr., Malcom Campbell, Terren Carlton, Christian Daguio, Glenn Davis, Jordon Degraffenreidt, Vito Delorenzo Jr., Elhadji Diop, Steven Gomez, James Jones, Marcos Rochez Mena, Deroyce Roquemore, Justin Shepler, Kendo Williams Jr., Royce Williams, Saddam Yahia and Shana Zeidenberg. TANK SHIP FAMILIARIZATION (DL) – Graduated October 31: Reynard Gibbs. RFPNW – Graduated October 31: Jayson Davis, Bryan Madrid and Christian Vigne. WATER SURVIVAL – Graduated October 24: Rayshard Brown (left) and Ahmed Haridy. TANK SHIP FAMILIARIZATION (DL) – Graduated October 24 (not all are pictured): Julius Augustin, Carleous Brown Jr., Glenn Davis, Vito Delorenzo Jr., Koksal Demir, Steven Garrett, Steven Gomez, Ryan Henderson, Andrew Navarro, Antoinette Rivera, Marcos Rochez Mena, Deroyce Roquemore, Justin Shepler, William Summers Jr. and Kendo Williams Jr. JANUARY 2026 SEAFARERS LOG •SEAFARERS OCTOBER 2023 LOG • 19 19 �JANUARY 2026 VOLUME 88, NO. 1 SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION — ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS, AFL-CIO ITF Adds 3 Flags to FOC List Dominica, The Gambia, and Niue are the latest additions to the International Transport Workers’ Federation’s (ITF) longstanding flags-of-convenience (FOC) list. The three flags were added to the FOC list at a meeting of the ITF’s Fair Practices Committee – bringing together mariner and docker unions from around the world – in Athens, Greece, last November. The SIU is an ITF affiliate, and SIU President David Heindel serves as chair of the federation’s Seafarers’ Section. He and SIU Secretary-Treasurer Tom Orzechowski attended the Fair Practices Committee meeting. The additions bring the total number of FOC flags to 48 countries. “We’ve been monitoring ships sailing under these three flags this year, and after carrying out the necessary due diligence we can confirm their designation as new flags of convenience,” said ITF Inspectorate Coordinator Steve Trowsdale. “If you are a flag state and you take registration fees, then you have an obligation to ensure the rights of seafarers on vessels under your flag are respected. Let there be no doubt that the ITF is watching and that our global network of inspectors will do everything in their power to protect the seafarers on these vessels.” The ITF defines an FOC ship as one flying the flag of a country other than its actual ownership. According to the federation, The Gambia went from having zero tankers in 2023 to more than 35 by early 2025. The registry is strongly associated with the “dark fleet,” the ITF reported. Research showed that 99% of its tankers were under sanctions or believed to be carrying sanctioned commodities, although The Gambia now claims to be vetting the registry. Niue’s registry opened in 2012, but as of 2025, ITF data showed that where ownership of its 59 vessels can be confirmed, it is spread across Asian states including Singapore (16), Malaysia (two), Japan (two), Indonesia (seven), India (one), Hong Kong (one) and Thailand (one), in addition to the Netherlands (one). Meanwhile, for Dominica, of the registry’s 43 ships, 30 vessels have ownership in the UAE (seven), India (seven), Kazakhstan (three), Saudi Arabia (two), the United States (two), Barbados (two) and Norway (two), in addition to Australia, Cyprus, Finland, Great Britain, and Guinea-Conakry (one each). The ITF’s maritime unions have developed a set of policies that seek to establish minimum acceptable standards for seafarers working on FOC vessels (also known as runaway flags), which account for around 30% of the more than 100,000 merchant vessels operating worldwide, the federation reported. These standards form the basis of the ITF’s collective bargaining agreements, which set the wages and working conditions for crews on FOC vessels regardless of nationality. Slightly more than 47% of all FOC vessels are covered by ITF contracts; compliance is monitored by a network of 130 ITF inspectors and contacts in more than 125 ports throughout the world. The ITF Fair Practices Committee governs the ITF’s FOC campaign – first launched in Oslo in 1948 – including the addition and removal of flag states from the FOC list. The three newest Flags of Convenience, from left to right: Dominica, The Gambia and Niue. Safety Board Issues Report on Dali A loose wire which led to two electrical blackouts and complete loss of power for engines and steering propelled the fully loaded cargo containership Dali into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024, the non-partisan National Transportation Safety Board concluded. But in its final report on the crash, which sent the 48-year-old bridge plunging into the Baltimore ship channel, killing six highway workers, the board also warned that 68 other bridges around the U.S. face the same hazard the Key Bridge did: inadequate protection around their piers from today’s long and heavy cargo carriers. “Our investigators routinely accomplish the impossible, and this investigation is no different,’ said NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy. “The Dali, at almost 1,000 feet, is as long as the Eiffel Tower is high, with miles of wiring and thousands of electrical connections. Finding this single wire was like hunting for a loose rivet on the Eiffel Tower. “But like all of the accidents we investigate, this was preventable. Implementing NTSB recommendations in this investigation will prevent similar tragedies in the future.” The appendix in the final report lists 68 vulnerable bridges which could suffer the same fate if a Dalilike vessel crashes into one of their key piers. The 68 include bridges built before modern protection standards were adopted – such as New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge and San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge – and those which need updating to meet modern safety specifications. According to the report, the bridges that need updating, some of them critically, include New York’s Verrazano Narrows Bridge; the Chicago Skyway’s Calumet River Bridge; both spans of Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay Bridge, which connects the Eastern Shore to the rest of the state; five Delaware River bridges in the Philadelphia area; and the George Washington Bridge connecting New York and New Jersey. Another is the Newark Bay bridge in New Jersey. The report absolves the Dali crew of responsibility for the crash itself. In a news release, the board noted, “The NTSB found that the quick actions of the Dali pilots, shoreside dispatchers and the Maryland Transportation Authority to stop bridge traffic prevented greater loss of life.” They added, “After the initial blackout, the Dali’s heading began swinging to starboard toward Pier 17 of the Key Bridge. Investigators found that the pilots and the bridge team attempted to change the vessel’s trajectory, but the loss of propulsion so close to the bridge rendered their actions ineffective. A substantial portion of the bridge subsequently collapsed into the river, and portions of the pier, deck and truss spans collapsed onto the vessel’s Salvors with the Unified Command perform a controlled demolition and precision cutting of a section bow and forwardmost container bays.” of the Francis Scott Key Bridge that sits on the port side of the bow of the Dali in May 2024. (Photo by USACE public affairs specialist Elizabeth Lockyear) � 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 2026 Description An account of the resource HOUSE PASSES PRO WORKER LEGISLATION UPDATED NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES AVAILABLE FOR SEAFARERS HEALTH AND BENEFITS PLAN MEMBERS RATIFY CONTRACT WITH GLDD SIUS SUPPORT OF US MILITARY COMES NATURALLY UNION, SCHOOL JOIN FORCES WITH AMMV IN HONORING WWII MARINERS SIUS YEAR IN REVIEW STEADY GAINS IN 2025 THANKSGIVING WITH THE SIU ITF ADDS 3 FLAGS TO FOC LIST SAFETY BOARD ISSUES REPORT ON DALI Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Digital Copies 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 01/01/2026 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 No. 1, Vol 88 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/d3999ba1364a7bc040f986fd52f06777.PDF 45989082a213f2872c1d2b7575ddc044 PDF Text Text ^ OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT, SEAFARERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA NEW YORK, N. Y.. FRIDAY. JANUARY 21, 1944 Vol. VI. No. 2 AFL Spurns 'Draft Labor' Plan, Urges Congress To Defeat It ITALIAN LABOR LEADER RAPS RED TACTICS IN SHIP CASE Charges that Communist fol­ lowers were using "deplorable conditions" faced by the crew of the Italian liner SATURNIA, which reached New York harbor a short time ago after a dramatic escape from the Nazi-dominated North Italian harbor of Trieste, to give a false pictui-e of Ameri­ can democracy and to create a machinery for interfering in the politics of war-torn Italy, were made yesterday by Luigi Antonini, President of the Italian-Am­ erican Labor Council. Mr. Antonini, who is first VicePresident of the International La­ dies' Garment Workers' Union, stated: ''The Communist press and the general press' unfarhiliar with the facts are being mobilized to take advantage of the deplorable con­ ditions under which the crew of the Italian liner SATURNIA are living in New York harbor, to discredit American institutions and government agencies and democratic organizations like the Italian-American Labor Council. The SATURNIA, in an epic dash from Nazi-dominated Trieste, re­ cently escaped to the haven of America to take part in the Uni­ ted Nations victory drive. "We of the Italian-American Labor Council have sent tele­ grams to the President, Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Navy, the Department of Justice and the War Shipping Adminis­ tration, appealing to them to do something so that the crew of the SATURNIA might be granted de­ cent living and working conditionsT 'The Navy has laeeh very helpful. We are sure that the American authorities are intent upon cleaning up this unhappy situatiopn. But Communist Party followers are using the justified discontent and unrest in the SATURNIA's crew and aggravating it for purely political advantage. It is our feeling that they plan to use the contacts just created to smuggle Communist literature and agents to Italy, "We have been informed that members of the SATURNIA's crew who recently attended a meeting of the Italian-American Labor Council, addressed by Mat­ thew Woll, Vice-President of the American Federation of Labor, have been mysteriously jailed." "Vincent Bello, Executive Di­ rector of the Italian - American Labor Council, said that he had received information that a Com­ munist member of the crew sar­ castically told the arrested sail­ ors that they had followed the wrong track when they went to the Council meeting." Green Warns FDR Proposal Will Not Prevent Strikes; Sees Democracy Menaced Washington, D. C.—President William Green express­ ed the American Federation of Labor's "resolute" oppositioni to President Roosevelt's proposal for a "draft labor" law oni | the grounds that such legislation will not prevent strikes^ ' will not solve manpower problems and threatens to "under­ mine our basic concepts of democracy." • Following this sweeping public declaration, Mr. Green wired every member of Congress urg­ ing defeat of the new and rev­ olutionary proposal. At the same time he called on all organizations affiliated with the American Federation of La­ bor to conununicate their opposi­ tion to the plan to their Repre- , Corporation profits for the sentatives and Senators in Con­ third quarter of 1943 were the gress. highest for any similar period in the history of America, the De­ The President's recommenda­ partment of Commerce reported tion for a National Service was submitted to Congress in his this week. annual message along with four After deducting all taxes and other measures designed to curb other charges, the department said, profits were "slightly more food price increases through Fed­ than $2,000,000,000," or 6 per cent eral subsidies and to tax war above the 1942 quarter, the pre­ profits more heavily. Immediate reaction on Capitol vious all-time high. Hill indicated that Congress would Business as a whole will smash refuse to enact any portion of the all records for the year, with President's recommendations ex­ profits, after taxes, of more than cept those dealing with extension $8,000,000,000. This is double of the Economic Stabilization Act what they were in the last peace­ A letter which is all the more time year of 1939, considered and continuing the profit renego­ Long hours and other wartime caU a conference of labor com­ dramatic because of the things pretty good for business. tiation clauses of the tax law. missioners with representatives Virtually ignoring the Presi­ which it does not say, rather than working conditions must give For the first nine months for of the Government agencies con­ dent's message, the Senate pro­ what it says, has been received way to peacetime standards as which figures are available, prof­ cerned to "determine methods for by John Hawk, Secretary-Treas­ ceeded with consideration of a its have risen 11 per cent over soon as war production demands returning to peacetime standards urer. 1942, after already approved by the the same period of permit in order to stabilize post­ as^ rapidly as possible." House, which wiU fall far short The letter follows: payment of taxes. war industry and employment for of the goal set by Roosevelt. Wartime exemptions to State Nov. 26th, 1943 UP FASTER THAN TAXES Members of Congress privately civilian war workers and return­ and Federal hours laws must be Dear Bro. Hawk: Commenting on these figures, expressed the opinion that there ing soldiers, according to Secre­ Just to let you know that I and the "American Federationist," kept temporary and subject to tary of Labor Perkins. the rest of the members here are publication of the American Fed­ was not the slightest chance of immediate readjustment as war in the best of health and hope eration of Labor, declared that r®"" voting drastic tax increases With war industries approach­ ^ election year. ing peak production and some needs shift, labor and Govern­ that everything is going on "what has happened is that the SUBSIDIES IN JEOPARDY war contract cutbacks already in ment officials agree. They are smooth back there. There isn't corporations have boosted their effect, the need to blueprint the convinced that exemptions must very much that a fellow can incomes faster than the taxes Also, there appeared to be lit­ steps for an orderly reconversion be eliminated altogether as soon write about from here, as one have gone up—in an effort to tle hope of Congress approving a day is pretty much the same as pass their tax load on to others," substantial food subsidy program. to peacetime labor standards as practicable. another. I am the Barrack Cap­ and it added that some corpora­ The President asked for a billiongrows more urgent. Action has been taken on ap­ tain of the American Group in "Emergency demands for over­ proximately 30,000 applications this camp and have been such tions have admitted that this was dollar program but unless there time and for additional shifts are from 12,000 firms for exemptions ever since we have been together. their purpose, though not in is a sudden shift of sentiment on Capitol Hill Congress will cut the temporary," Secretary Perkins from various labor laws in 34 I'll try to send you a photo of those words. As a matter of cold statistics, authorization to at least half that 'said, "and they must not be ex­ States since the beginning of the most of this group if 1 can get the fact is that, while war taxes figure, if it approves subsidies at tended beyond actual production war period. Secretary Perkins one. are high, many corporations have all. requirements. It wouW be trag­ reported recently to the National Well, this is about all I can The President emphasized in ically .short-sighted of us to al­ Conference on Labor Legislation. think of at present, so I'll close actually evaded the payment of a single penny, since what they his message that his five-point low the war emergency to be The firms, not all of them war wishing everyone a Merry Xmas have been permitted to retain, program formed a "just and used as a means of undermining contractors, applied for permis­ and Happy New Year, also lots after squaring their account with equitable whole" and added that our labor standards which are sion to work in excess of the of luck from everyone here. the government, is much greater he would not recommend a Na­ the cornerstone of this Nation's maximum hours law, to employ I remain than they could possibly earn in tional Service Act unless the tremendous production ability women at night or for longer JOHN MONTEVERDE, peacetime, the "Federationist" other laws were passed to pre-, and staying power." hours, or to employ minors be­ Book No. 156, G. 140 declared. vent undue profits, to keep down Anticipating further changes in yond the limitations of existing My prisoner of war No. is 2998. "The pledge of no new war the cost of living and to hold the war production during 1944, la- legislation. Most States have Have sent photo to my sister, millionaires has been forgotten," stabilization line. • bor. leaders have joined with granted such exemptions for lim­ Mrs. Gladlys Mortins, No. 417 it said. "What the corporations Because of this proviso in his j; ll "State labor commissioners and ited periods after investigation Montgomery St., Savannah, Ga., have done is not only pass their message, anti-Administration Federal labor officials in asking has proved that they are neces- and requested her to send you a tax burden onto the public, but forces expressed the cynical bethe.U. S. Department of Labor to sai*y for the war effort. copy. to double their profits in addition. {Continued on Page 4) fr War Standards Must End With Peace, Perkins Warns 0' mm- '•ft; • • tf.,V -'V-... Lj-v-.SrT^ Prisoner Of War Writes To Hawk — War Profits Hit Record Peaks �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Published by the SEAFARERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor HARRY LUNDEBERG ------ President 110 Market Street, San Francisco, Calif. JOHN HAWK ------- Secy-Treas, P. O. Box 25, Station P., New York City MATTHEW DUSHANE - - - Washington Rep. 424 5th Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. www Directory of Branches ADDRESS BRANCH PHONE NEW YORK (4) 2 Stone St. BOwHng Green 9-3437 BOSTON (10) ..330 Atlantic Ave Liberty 4057 BALTIMORE (2) 14 North Gay St Calvert 4539 PHILADELPHIA 6 North 6th St Lombard 7651 NORFOLK 25 Commercial PI Norfolk 4-1083 NEW ORLEANS (16) ..321 Chartres St Canal 3336 'I SAVANNAH 218 East Bay St Savannah 3-1728 TAMPA 423 East Piatt St Tampa MM-1323 MOBILE 55 So. Conception St.. ... Dial 2-1392 PUERTO RICO ....45 Ponce de Leon .Puerto de Tierra GALVESTON 219 20th Street Galvestoii 2-8043 FT. LAUDERDALE 2021 S. Federal Highway. . .Ft. Lauderdale 1601 W W SB PUBLICATION OFFICE: ROOM 213, 2 STONE STREET New York City BOwUng Green 9-8344 267 License To Profiteer The tory Republican-vpolltax Dem<x:rat alliance that is now running'Congress is a rich man's party. It-has con­ sistently favored capital as against labor, the rich as against the few as against the many, on nearly every is­ sue it has handled. The tax legislation it has initiated and passed has been particularly scandalous for its class character, in the midst of a war that calls for all groups to pull their full weight in. the spirit of national unity. But there has been one curb on the worst excesses of war profiteering, beyond the present inadequate taxes with all their loopholes. This has been the Renegotiation Act of 1942, under which the government is empowered to renegotiate with war contractors, when it finds they are making excessive profits. Under this act, some $5,300,000,000 has been recov­ ered or saved for the American people through the re­ writing of w^ar contracts. Profits Double 1939 Figure Despite this measure and war taxation generally, the profit-makers have been doing very nicely, thank you. In fact, corporation profits, after all taxes, are now more than twice as high as they were in 1939. But now come the House and Senate Finance Com1^" inittees with proposals to change the renegotiation regu­ lations in such a way as to "open the way to truly extor­ tionate profits," according to Treasury Secretary Morgenthau. To say, as Morgenthau does, that these changes "hold the seed of a national scandal," is to put it mildly. Labor's Anger Soars [I': There is already scandalous profiteering in this war, and if still further license is given for even worse profit­ eering, the indignation of labor, our fighting men and the American people generally will know no bounds. There may be no limits to the arrogance of the tory clique that has usurped control of Congress, but there are limits to the patience of the American people, as the next elections may show if real curbs are not enforced or war jprofiteering. —Labor News Service ' V'"'; - SEAFARERS LOG Friday, January 21, 1944 fRtPOT?T OI\ « WASHItVGTOrV. MARITIME sub-paragraph (3), Paragraph C This plan extends far beyond the WAR EMERGENCY BOARD of Article VI and whose repatria­ scope of Industrial Mobilization Decisions made during the tion commenced prior to Feb­ (M) Plan of 1936 and 1939. No. 1. month of December are as fol­ ruary 1, 1944, shall be entitled to They have taken over the Rail* any bonus payable for the period roads. What segment of the lows: J. Megan—SIU Agi., Boston— up to and including January 31, Transportation Industry is next? DISCRIMINATION: SS Henry Jocelyn—Claim for at­ 1944, from the operator of the tack bonus in London during the repatriating vessel. (Dated Janu­ Certain pressure groups are trying to force this issue now period from October 12, to Octo­ ary 8, 1944). AU agents and patrolman are that the Government has taken ber 20, 1943. Board ruled port at­ tack bonus of $125.00 payable to cautioned to fully acquaint them­ over the railroads. Here is what selves with these two latest de­ they are trying to put over. "The crew members of this vessel. cisions by the board so that you railroads previously had refused J. Sheehan — SIU Patrolman. can avoid headaches in the pay­ to abide by the committee's or­ N. Y.—S.S. Charles M. Schwab— der to cease discrimination. Cer­ Claim for attack bonus in London off. GOVT. SEIZURE? tification of the cases to the during the period from Novem­ . Over a year ago, H. Lunde­ President is under the same pro­ ber 2, to November 13, 1943berg, J. Hawk, M. Wcisborger, cedure as certification of War Board ruled port attack bonus of M. D. Biggs, and your truly met Labor Board orders by which 125.00 is payable to crew mem­ with officials of the War Depart­ management or Unions refuse to bers of this vessel. ment over a dispute on some of abide. Enforcement methods in­ A. C. Dynarski — SIU Patrol­ man, N. Y.—SS Elezar Wheelock the Eastern scows that the Army clude abolition of Union privil­ —Claims for attack bonus in Mal­ had under their jurisdiction. We eges. seizure of plants or with­ ta during the period from July were firmly told at this confer­ holding of Government contracts. 30, to August 5," 1943. Board ruled ence that the War Department It looks like stormy weather had a plan all worked out to ahead boys, so we had better post that no attack bonus is payable, take over all Transportation. some extra lookouts. they state that this vessel was at sea during this period. A. Burke—SUP Patrolman, SJ. —SS Young America—Claim for attack bonus on Makin Island on November 27, 1943. Also SS Cape Martin—SS'Island Mail. Board has ruled that crews of these ves­ Not a single vessel of the Am­ zation, WSA, Washington, D.C.,sels are entitled to attack bonus erican or Allied Nations mer­ reported that only five delays of $125.00. chant fleets missed her sailing were caused by temporary crew J. H. Volpin—SIU Patrolman. date on the Atlantic Coast be­ shortages on all three coasts, in N. Y.—SS Andrew G. Curtin— cause of crew shortage during contrast to seven American and Claim for attack bonus in Lon­ the critical holiday period from ten Allied Nations ship delays in don during the period from Oct­ December 15 to today, according United States ports a year ago, ober 6, to October 17, 1943. Board to Craig S. Vincent, Atlantic when the merchant fleet was only ruled port attack bonus of $125.00 Coast Representative of Recruit­ half its present size. ment and Manning Organization, The report covers aU types of is payable to crew members. War Shipping Administration vessels manned by civilian crews, J. Sheehan — SIU Patrolman, (WSA), 37 Broadway, New York. including Army Transport Ser­ N. Y.—SS Marie Moloney—Claim Extraordinary efforts were vice troop ships, as well as the for attack bonus in London dur­ made by WSA,^aritime unions familiar libertys and tankers. ing period from October 24, to^ and operating companies to pre­ Panamanian, Honduran and Phil­ November 11, 1943. Board ruled vent any break in the flow of ippine flag ships operated by attack bonus of $125.00 is payable vital materials to our fighting WSA also are included. to crew members. fronts. "The need for mates, licensed AMENDMENT 1 TO Marshall E. Dimock, Assistant engineers and Able Seamen, nev­ DECISION 2" A. Deputy Administrator for Re­ ertheless continues to be acute," Paragraph D of Article IV of cruitment and Manning Organi­ Mr. Vincent said. Decision 2 A is repealed effective at 12:01 A.M., February 1, 1944. Therefore, bonus payments in connection with vessels putting into a port within the continential bmits of the United States under the circumstances set forth in pai'agrapb D will start and Editor, Log; Shipmates and Brothers: stop in accordance with the pro­ visions of paragraph A and B I noticed in the Decem,ber issue Am making a second appeal respectively of article VI. (Dated of the Pilot that they are return­ (which will probably be the last) 1-8-44). ing to old fashioned farming for Richard McKee of 92 Pleas­ ant St., Dorchester, Mass., who AMENDMENT 2 TO methods in a nice sort of a way. contracted tuberculosis in Jack­ DECISION 2 A Under a notice to the men on Paragraph C of Article VI of the Standard Tankers, Isthmian sonville, Fla., jail when doing 30 decision 2A is hereby amended Line, and Army Transports, the days for picket line activity. He by adding the following sub­ men are advised to apply at their is now at Mattapan Sanitorium, while his aged and destitute paragraph: nearest NMU Hall and be ser­ mother is bedridden at their; "(4) A crew member repatriat­ viced. home with malignant ulcers. ed aftfer occurance of an event We, all of us know that being They receive $6.00 a week for specified in sub-paragraph (3) of the two of them when Richard is this paragraph C is not entitled serviced is. Remember back on home with his mother. to bonus from his original vessel the farm when the old man used My first caU for aid for him in during repatriation. If such crew to take old Betsy, the family cow October of 1941 brought in from member signs on as a replace­ over to the neighbor's bull to be five or six ships crews, through' ment in the crew of the repatriat­ serviced in a large way. tarpauling musters, 165.00. Think ing vessel. If such crew member It's common knowledge on the what we could do now if we all signs on as workaway on the re­ waterfront that the membership have our hearts in the right patriating vessel, he shall not be of the NMU have been getting a place, which I hope we have. entitled to bonus for the repa­ first class job of servicihg done All mail should, be sent regis­ triating vessel." on them ever since the Commies tered, or through telegraph, to This amendment 2 to Decision took over, but we never thought 2 A shall be effective at 12:01 that they would go to the trouble Mrs. Anna C. McKee, or Richard A.M. of February 1, 1944; provid­ of advertising it. But then won­ McKee, 92 Pleasant Street, Dor­ chester, Mass. ed, however, that a crew member ders never cease. O. FAGERTWEDT, repatriated as a workaway after BUD RAY, No. 647 occurance of an event specified in SUP. No. 18«* No Crew Shortages Held Up Ships Over Holidays i �T Friday, January 21. 1944 THE SEAFARERS LOG These Books Are At Baltimore / These Union Books are at the Elvis Higdon David Hendry / Baltimore Branch: » Hame No. Paul Hunt Howard Hockman A Nicholas F. Auld 29470 Wm. Howsare [ Ernest Avant 27809 Shyle Hollo^ay 1........!.^. J Olaf Andersen 27976 Arne Arnesen 21610 Henry Jenkins Gerald Anderson 28541 Fred A, Jones Alphonse James B Louis Beaty 26472 David B. Johnston George T. Barelord 6993 H. Jobe R. Branstrom 28536 John Jeffrey Walter Bendle 27098 Wm. Jones K Smokey Ball ...;. 28006 Arthur Brandon 29137 A. Koszow Edward Bender 29138 John Kavanaugh L James Brinkley 28546 Edward Berger 27639 Edward Lewis Wm. Baumer 29244 A. Lingenfelter Gale Barr 29489 S. Lashley E. Bugaj 29228 J. F. Latimer John Bunten 29490 Geo. M. Lucas Jack R. Beam 29140 Rudy R. Lopez Raymond Burton 29139 Ed. H. Lynch Joseph Blaher 29301 O. C. Lindsey j! Jack Burt 5761 A. H. Lawer M ' Harold Burke ...^ 1077 Walter Broil 28545 Chas. Meyers MOITIS Brickley 28549 L. Melton Hubert Britt 29300 Wm. Morris, Jr Leon Malczyk C G. R. Craig , 29229 Jas. L. Martin Angol Ciniano 26981 Ed. C. Martin Franklyn Coombs 25818 Chas. E. Mitchell Elwood Canty 3313 J. L. Millner Francis Carberry 28553 Rafael Macos Lansing E. Chase 28645 Chas. Metzger Harry Cheatham 21859 Robt. Mortirrier Samuel Chew 28108 M. Michelson Leo Cunningham 23167 Philip Marshall Mc Willie Carrington 25011 John McGuigan 'Calvin M. Curry 27638 Kenneth E. Cooney 25231 S. S. McGavin Jacob H. Coogins 24954 Joe McGuire G. C. Cobler .'. 29227 Ed. McShane L. McGee D N William Davis 28641 Lionel G. De Haven 28327 Hans Neilsen Wm. J. Dennis,, 29143 K. R. Nichols Eugene Duarte 26816 Robt. W. Niebrugge O Chas. Davis 28538 Tony Ofsian Eldon Driver 20222 \ Cortez Demetrio .....: 3404 David J. O'Dell Pat. J. Donahue 22951 F. J. Orscheln John J. Dembrowski 26930 Martin J. O'Connor Willard F. Day 29466 Chas. Omohundro Arthur Dickerscn 22223 D. A. O'Connor P E Martin Echoltz 28544 Edward Pike George Evans 26175 Urner M. Perry Francis Prout F Harold R. Freeberg 28632 Curtis R. Parker Grmel Fleet 21582 Richard Painter Chancey V. Farmer 26334 H. H. Pagerkopp Donald Fewkes 29330 F. H. Paschang Eugene Fleischer 28783 Frank Peann Audrey A. Felts28781 Harry Plowman Elwood A. Fogel 29142 Andrew Paul R Charles E. Feltman 28558 Francis Fowler 28773 Wm. Robbins Allen L. Ferguson 25388 H. C. Rivers Fred Froedge 3872 Albert Reganus Milton S. Fall 29495 Ben. J. Ruffin Donald Rohrbeck G Andrew Gangle 25831 Jos. O. Roy Charlie V. Gladhill 24871 Juan Rodriques Hemsley Guinier 27209 Ben. Rusk Henry Gibbs 26934 Douglass Ripley Uriah Grant 27295 Wm. Robey George F. Greene 28540 K. Raines Sam C. Graham 26874 Jos. Repasky Martin Gallagher 26933 Werter Roberts S Samuel Grubb 27870 Raymond Skinner H Claudio A. Hernandez 26817 F. Sinkovich Geo. Hawkes 29145 E. C. Sengebusch Fred O. Hart 28326 Tom Slack Geo. Huntzicker 28199 E. H. Steinshelter Arte Hromin 23795 Geo. Steen, Jr James Harrington 25773 J. S. SorenSen Frank Holland 29481 R. M. Schaeffer Arthur E. Huhn 29234 S. Sadowski Harry Huber 29235 Wm. Siejack -Charle.s W. Homer 27908 Wm. Solomon \ Robert P. Harrison 28127 D. Smith Y Charles F. Helbig 25402 J. D. Stefano 1'Cha^. Hamilton :.. 27341 H. C. Steffen Je Hergenhahn 23628 C. P. Swerengen u •» G-182 24769 27989 28126 27986 2665^ 4825 26821 28198 21169 29483 29469 29233 10301 28780 26942 26943 4839 27973 28638 28542 2360 25847 29306 E. E. Stewart Wm. H. Serens B. Swealkoski Alec Searle J. A. Sumpter Al. Silver E. Sharpe Andy Smelko H. R. SuUivan Robt. Shepard P. Shenley M. Scarpinati Ralph Spray W. Sanderson T Jos. Taylor Lonnie Tickel A. L. Thompson Chester Turner Chas. Teddes Robt. J. Taylor Jessie M. Taylor Michael Torbick C. Tilgmman V Ed. J. Vogel A. C. Valentine Frank Verrier Robert J. Vilagi W Walter Wentling H. E. Willoughby T. N. Weber Omer Ward Robert Williams Wm. E. Wannall, Jr John C. Ward J. E. Waris Z John Zerovnick 23622 26954 27918 28678 26820 24786 27894 22823 25694 222 28662 29107 28032 6295 , V&-" 28688 28663 29440 26961 26959 26110 28842 28686 29579 Page Three Around The Ports SAVANNAH Shipping in this, port has been damn good. In fact I have been so busy lately I have been on the run continously looking for men and the way things look now I will continue to be just as busy for the next month. Have had a hard time trying to find ABs for the ships I have had out around here. There seems to be a scar­ city of ABs around this port. If things continue as they have been lately I will be able to use all the ABs I can get my hands on, in fact I would like to see some ABs around here right now. Have ships coming out on the 19th and 26th of this month and on the 3rd of February, so far as I know now. Have a few regis­ tered in the black gang but will be needing rrien with ratings in all 3 departments to man these vessels. Since the holidays are over, maybe some of the oldtimers will be getting down this way again to register for ship­ ping. Hope so anyway because I will be able to use every man I can get my hands on this month. Don't have many ships coming in but have plenty going out and surely do hope to see some of the old-timers down this way soon. Steady as she goes, CHARLES WAID, Agent Senate Body Hits Tactics Of Employers On Coast 28934 G-7 28218 Washington, D. C.—The Senate Civil Liberties Com­ 1 29354 mittee charged that organized employers have deliberately 28206 253 attempted to sabotage collective bargaining in Los Angeles 29135 29357 and have unduly interfered with it in San Francisco. 29365 27892 The charges were contained in the sixth and seventh 28845 29368 20742 sections of a report by the com-^ficial.s. 28329 6367 mittee to the United States Sen26079 "The very spectacle of a local 29372 ate on extensive investigations chamber of commerce, compris­ 29356 28689 into West Coast conditions over ing the sum total of the business 27885 the last decade. The committee G-105 26791 influence in the community, ac­ is composed of Senators Robert 28784 tually dictating and stimulating 6135 M. LaFollette and Elbert D. the development of tactic after 5737 Thomas. 5393 tactic to defeat the national la­ In Los Angeles the committee bor policy, made anything but found that "the most influential the strongest measures protective 28390 business and financial interests of labor's civil rights seem futile. 28782 26452 Crew which made the last trip have deliberately attempted to The creation and maintenance of 26648 on the SS Joseph Wheeler have sabotage the national labor pol­ this policy of antiunionism in 29225 $125 port attack bonus money icy of collective bargaining as Los Angeles for magnitude" and"'*' coming to them. Collect at South expressed in the National Labor versatility of the effort far sur­ ^25125 Atlantic Steamship Line, 17 Bat­ Relations Act." The report add­ passes anything the committee • ed: 28131 tery Place. has previously encountered in its 27049 • • • "Despite the enactment of that four-year inquiry." Crew which was on SS Robert law and its declared constitution­ The committee noted that the 1858 Hunter on November 10, 1943, ality by the United States Su­ city of Los Angeles, famed dvu28208 have $125 port attack bonus com­ preme Coiu-t, these business and ing the 1930's as a stronghold of 29138 ing. Collect at South Atlantic industrial leaders determined to antiunion industry, presented in 28683 Steamship Line, 17 Battery Place. nullify it not only by negative its most intense form the prob­ 21991 but also by positive action. Pur­ lems which are prevalent in » » » 24436 Crew which was on SS Wil­ suant to this determination, they other urban and industrial areas, liam R. Davie on November 1st, engaged in a series of organized where influential forces domin­ 27870 1943, are entitled to $125 port at­ conspiracies to destroy labor's ating the entire community re­ 29324 tack bonus money. Collect at civil liberties. They sought to fused to accept the national labor 21856 South Atlantic Steamship Line, prevent bona fide collective bar­ policy. In its final statement on 28709 17 Battery Place. gaining from obtaining a strong the importance of this issue, the 24870 * • * foothold in the urban commun­ committee report stated: 29131 "Los Angeles is but a symbol Crew which was on SS Wil­ ity of Los Angeles and its tribu­ 29358 liam R. Davie on September 6, tary business and agricultural of many other areas in various 28151 1943, have $125 port attack bonus areas. parts of the nation where the ex25855 money coming to them. "To carry out their conspiracy, ercise of labor's rights and the 28674 they set up various employers'| practice of collective bargaining associations and auxiliary groups are met with hostility of an or­ 29221 of women, consumers, agricul­ ganized 'community' character, 3267 turists, and even employes. They engendered by strong industrial 28707 lavishly financed these organisa­ or agricultural groups." 27801 tions and for the most part sup­ The report on San Francisco 27978 plied them with a type of pro­ disclosed a transition from an or­ WILLIAM FOLEY 3005 fessional personnel that by rea­ ganized employer policy of out­ 2361 Get in touch with your mother, son of their background was right and open antagonism to 27821 Mrs. W. Foley, 1555 Constance wholly out of sympathy with collective bargaining to one in 27499 Street, New Orleans, La. trade-unionism. They concluded which organized industry avow­ » • » 28685 alliances with the local press, lo­ edly accepted the procedures of 23443 cal police, local law-enforcement collective bargaining but sought JAMES A. SWEENEY 27883 officials, and local business or­ to nullify them. Despite the fact 4159 Please contact vour wife, Vir­ ganizations. Behind their illegal that collective bargaining sub­ ginia at 2375 Ivc .oe Street, Den­ and anti-social policy they con­ stantially became the operating 29232 ver, Colorado. centrated economic and political basis for employer-employe re­ • • • 29353 power that defied any local ap­ lationships in San Francisco in 29305 plication of the law and custom the latter half of the last decade, MIKE DIKUN 146 of the nation." the committee noted: 28681 The certificate of identification Another significant aspect of "The collective - bargaining 28677 and fireman's certificate of effici­ the conclusions of the committee rights of large and important 28217 ency of Mike Dikun was turned report was the determination, elements of labor in San Fran­ 28687 in to the Philadelphia Branch of based upon the record, that the cisco, although recognized in col­ 27538 the SIU, 8 North 8th Street. Also anti-labor activities of the or­ lective agreements even before 27630 his 'Seamen's Passport and other ganized employers were backed the passage of the National La­ 28679 papers. His SIU of N.A. Book No. and sponsored by other groups in bor Relations Act, have been per­ 28846 25275 is also here. the city such as the banking and sistently subjected to a variety of 27593 financial groups, certain leaders undue interferences stemming Keep In Touch With of 28216 the local press, and, until re­ from organized employer influ­ cently, many of the public of- ence." 26606 Your Draft Board MONEY DUE �5f '•.z, ,\ • 'l i;. Pa9» F^ I t« . M THE These Books Are At Norfolk SEAFARERS LOG f'^tK "N Friday, January 21. 1944 Pioneer SIU Ship Wins Praise As *The Work Horse Of The Sea* . These Union Books are at Nor­ N. H. Pfankuch ... 28889 folk Branch, Donald D. Payton . 27925 No. L. E. Parker 28837 A The S.S. George Washington, pioneer SIU ship, re-« Aurice li Arkerson 6226 Joseph Ross 28010 ceivcd praise this ^ week as a "real work horse of the sea" William H. Ashford 25349 Carol G. Ross .. 29602 Albert Ausperk 25350 Richard Riddick 29585 and an example for other ships and crews to strive for. B John H. Russell 29590 Officials of the Alcoa Line, charterers of the ship, gave aa Fred D. Bullock 7440* S interview to the AT. Y. Times which traced the war worl^ Alexander Barigian 29728 Cecil W. Smith 29393 Striking a blow at one of the of the ship and recounted a few*Morris Brickey 28549 Roily A. Surguy 29394 nation's pioneers in company of the narrow escapes experienc­ the majority of whom have serv­ Arthur Bellavance 6117 Stanley J. Serafin — 29231 unionism, the U. S. circuit court ed. Following is the text of the ed on her for many years. Hep Raymond Barrow 27999 Roger R. Spencer 29583 upheld the NLRB decision out story as it appeared in the Times master is Capt. Thomas H. Park lawing three Standard Oil com­ C T of Montclair, N. J. ' on Dec. 26th: James Christopher 29719 William A. Thompson 27916 pany-dominated unions in refin­ The saga of a real Atlantic When the British and other al­ Earl E. Chickering 26982 James K. Thompson 28839 eries at Bayonne; Linden and Ocean "work horse," a ship of lies leased island bases in the At­ Jersey City, N. J. Standard still Donald A. Cameron 27766 V only 5,184 gross tons that has lantic to the United States, it Floyd H. Curtis 29491 Pazely Van Millican 28838 operates company unions in the carried thousands of passengers was necessary for this country to Pacific Northwest. James F. Collins 26256 W and covered more than 100,000 send the men and equipment to Philip E. Carter 1 29531 Robert Woodin 28891 Leaders in company unionism, miles in the last^ twenty-one those places. Naval and military Archie F. Carter 27626 Delton R. Watt 26522 the Rockefeller and Standard Oil months — the story of the S.S. personnel, as well as commercial William Coleman 28892 Joe Winslow 3435 interests worked out the formula George Washington's great war contractors and their staffs were R. S. Caroon 28918 Hebert M. Watson 29644 for their employes' associations contribution to this country was ferried back and forth on the George F. Chamberlain 26666 Arthur E. Wolch 26905 after the Ludlow massacre in told here yesterday by an official ship, a task that still consumes James A. Cartin 27157 Adrean T. West 26617 1914. With passage of the Wag­ of the Alcoa Steamship Company, most of her running time. . Meredith Curry 26825 Esaw A. Wright 26600 ner Act in 1935, company unions charterers of the vessel. The Alcoa Line's spokesmati Scipio Collins 29718 Lee Wade 29378 became illegal and the NLRB The 19-year-old liner, owned mentioned two of the George David Cardonik 29723 Louis Wyner 6122 turned thumbs down on the by the Eastern Steamship Com­ Washington's narrow escapes Rockefeller dummies. But the D S pany, has shuttled back and when she was sailing through Ervin Dziengielewski 28109 Edward W. Stanczak 28154 company proceeded to defy the forth between the Atlantic coast dangerous waters, unarmed and Elbert Duffy 26974 Henry Scofield 25741 board by renaming them. and Bermuda, Trinidad and other often unescorted. He told of the Franklin Lee Duren Jr 26851 John Stephens 28840 Two years ago the union filed important islands in the Carib­ ship, proceeding at night, coming E Robert Stackhouse 28923 charges of company domination bean in all sorts of weather and upon a submarine that was sur­ Floyd R. Erickson 29238 John Davis Speight 23492 of the three New Jersey dummy with a record of only negligible faced, evidently charging batter­ F Donald P. Stafford 27919 unions. repairs, the company spokesman ies, and how the captain hurried­ B. N. Farris 29535 said, adding that the ship has ly got away from there because Stephen C. Freeman 26912 outfought North Atlantic gales he had a full ship and couldn't Elue Facey 21984 that have sunk many sturdy risk even trying to ram the sub­ Fred Lindsey 29240 ships. He also told how on one marine. Donald E. Finfrock 29717 voyage a giant wave struck the He told of another incident G vessel and swept her lifeboats when the liner, outward bound Hebert Green 28630 Oh, Ihe way was dark and stormy away. in the Gulf of Mexico, passed her H. Croons 29246 The George Washington is one sister ship, the Robert E. Lee, Before we saw the Light; Eugene Clash 29479 of the few remaining passenger which was torpedoed and sunk a We searched in vain safe harbors W. E. Grant 29534 vessels being operated by private short time afterward. And wandered in the night. Edward B. Goodwin 29533 management in this country. She The George Washington has Stanley P. Gondzer 25395 For truth, we hate to go to sea was built for the New York-Nor­ helped out with domestic labor HEurwood Gaskill : 5470 And work we hate still more; folk, Va., run and normally car­ shortages. Early this year, when H The virus politicanus Connivus ried ^bout 300 passengers. Today the need for extra farm help be­ Robert B. Hewitt 28570 Has reached our inner core. the valiant little ship carries 900, came serious the ship was used Herman E. Hacker 27765 and yet breaks her own speed to bring hundreds of the natives The vision of a shining desk Henry W. Holifield 25412 records. from Kingston, Jamaica, tp work E'er swum before our ken; Berger Hansen 3135 The vessel has a veteran crew. on American farms. Our sterns were built for easy chairs Benjamin E. Hayes : 25014 To that we shout "Amen." H * Lloyd L. Holland 28363 We craved a handsome briefcase Byron S. Hanrahan, Jr 29688 With photos to grace the press. Sylvester Halligan 28571 Our names in self praised headlines Chester Hudgins 23097 To these we all confess. E. Hammond 29726 •J'i'... Clarence J. Hodges 26386 And so we shook the honest hand. top representatives of industry, {Conthmed from Page 1) I#J Same pledge to every one; I. '.'.i • labor and agriculture unanimous­ lief that the President had ad­ E. Jones 29747 The Right, the Left, and Center \S- Adrian ly held that "the American peo­ vanced his program for political Paul Edward Jacks 29720 Until their "votes" were won. ple will provide greater output campaign purposes rather than in Luke Joyner 24162 under a voluntary system than 'Twas then we saw an eerie light the expectation that it would be George J. Jamison 25411 under one of compulsion and That gleamed across our way. adopted. These spokesmen de­ Leon Jackson <..... 26596 regimentation." For Stalin's Star had wandered far clared that if the President's rec­ K And we could not say "nay." Mr. Green quoted Bernard ommendations are rejected he Challes Kohr 28564 Baruch as authority for the state­ could then place the onus on A. Allie Kemal 25120 For that light-guarded payroll Congress for failures in the na­ ment that there can be no real Joseph R. Kennedy 26702 Burned brightly in our sight. comparison between drafting men tion's war economy. Alex Kinsey 28561 The glow was red but pay was green 26662 At any rate, except for com­ for service in the armed forces I '••'" Arthur D. Knoll Then walked we to the Right. Eugene L. Knowles 27523 munist - controlled organizations, and drafting them for service in A "Right" that spoke in terms of "left" William E. Kennedy 29497 the trade union movement pre­ private industry, operating for The workers to beguile. L sented a solid front of opposition private profit. With twisted minds in "Workers" School '^•Harold Larsen G 92 to the draft proposal, although, The AFL chief emphasized that We learned Joe Stalin's style. Alfred G. Lovell 26999 of course, it will support more since the no-strike pledge was Frank Liverman 28573 legislation to tax excessive war given to the President he has not And now, as dogs at Our Masters' gate C. B. Langley ! 28657 profits and to authorize a com­ authorized, approver or condoned We crouch beside our bone. a single strike. The record shows, M prehensive subsidy program. And in the light from up above William R. Moore 29226 At a conference with President he added, that not a single na­ We growl or whine or moan. William E. Morris 26534 Roosevelt in the White House, tional strike has been put into Harry Moore 28895 Mr. Green made it clear that the effect by any AFL affiliate since We yelp in terms of "rank and file," Floyd T. Moore : 27002 federation will not go along with Pearl Harbor. When local strikes We yowl of Liberty's flight. 'lEugene L. Muse 28897 him on a National Service Act. have occurred, Mr. Green said, Democracy is ever on our lips Dan D. Moore 25770 Mr. Green pointed out in his AFL officials have exerted every Though never in our sight. Ed. Murphy 28898 public statement that although influence to terminate them as We hate the very sight of work. .'Ambrose Magdirila 22826 Great Britain has a National Ser­ quickly as possible. Our souls were cheaply bought. Samuel McKinley 27003 vice Act, the law has failed to The only National Service bill We fill the air with speeches N stop strikes in that country.,Brit­ now before Congress is the Aus­ What wonders hath Joe wrought? Spurgeon D. Norris 28886 ain has had more strikes, propor­ tin - Wadsworth Bill, which is tionately, than America, he said. thoroughly objectionable to labor. Now we are the New Jerusalem, 2947 Monford Owens As proof that such a law will To make niatters worse, th' Fat Christs of the Time to ome •>Gus A. Opolus 28841 not solve manpower problems, authors of this legislation revis Come list to US ye faithful. P Mr. Green cited a recent report it after the President's mess, Our Stalin's Will be Done. ^ .Alfred Parek 24214 by the War Manpower Commis­ to include a clause which wouiu^- ,;! Oliver H. Pekkola 29220 sion's Policy Committee, in which in effect, destroy the closed shop,'i -Top 'n^ Lift Standard Oil Hit On Co. Unionism AN ODE TO FAKERS 'r |v' . AFL Spurns Labor Draft, Asks Congress To Kill It m- 4i \:%i. x«eir' ^ ? i.'r i - f . II � 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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UNIONISM AN ODE TO FAKERS Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/21/1944 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1944 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e9bd1d8d1667f916f1abba079dffbf03.PDF 4d22d3f25caa72e886d83dc6ddc6ffdf PDF Text Text HOFFMAN DELAYS 'PLAN' AGAIN Effective Date Postponed To April 1, As SlU Protests Get Country-Wide Backing ECA Administrator Paul G. Hoffman backed water this week by postponing the effective date Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA of his order diverting all Marshall Plan bulk car­ NEW YORK. N. Y., FRIDAY. JANUARY 21. 1949 VOL. xz No. 3 goes to foreign ships another 60 days until April 1. * This was the second postpone­ ment. Originally HofTman had set January 1 as the day for his shattering blow at the U. S. mer­ chant marine to fall. However, when the SIU, A&G District, roared in protest and was echoed by other maritime ixnions and the rest of the industry, the adminis-r trator quickly said he would wait until February 1 so that Congress could consider the ques­ tion. Since then, the SIU has rallied the entire American Federation of Labor to the fight to save the ships and seamen's jobs. A grow­ ing number of Senators and Representatives, indignant at the proposal and aware of the danger it threatens, have expressed their support of labor's position. It was the fight made by the unions which led Hoffman to reconsider —for a while at least. und mil, CTMA Lawyer Shows Stooge Role, Urges Crews To Vote For Company , News that the date of the bar­ gaining election in the nine re­ maining ships of the Cities Sex*vice fleet has been set is expect­ ed from the National Labor Re­ lations Board any minute. Nevertheless, the , company lawyer, whom Cities Service keeps around in a vain attempt to scare the SIU away, is trying a few last minute tricks. Chances are that this frantic gent is think­ ing of his own skin these days. When the Union forces a laborhating company to sign a con­ tract, the company sometimes finds out that it has no more use for the company lawyiei*. Hiding behind the phony com­ pany union he invented, the com­ pany lawyer this week began sending telegrams to Cities Ser­ vice crews urging them to vote "no union" in the forthcoming NLRB election and to pay no at­ tention to the SItJ. GUESS WHO Naturally, the company lawyer did not sign his own name to the telegrams. Instead, he^ signed himself "Citco Tanker Men's Or­ ganizing Committee." And he told the crews that CTMA was have had enough of the com­ petitioning for an election of its pany's repeated attempts to keep own. them from winning the wages Of course, the Cities Service and conditions an SIU contract crews are paying no attention to will bring. They are. now waiting the company lawyer. They have for the NLRB's announcement gotten pretty tired of his clumsy tactics and they see through all of the election date so they can his disguises. They are rnaking express their preference fOr the no bones about their feeling SIU and an SIU contract. that his every maneuvre is an insult to their intelligence. They think the company law­ yer made his worst move when he belatedly cooked up what he Final results in the annual called a constitution for CTMA. election for offieials who will If anything was needed to guar­ serve the Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ antee a victory for the SIU, they trict during the current year say he produced it when, he cre­ ated the company union, CTMA, were announced this week by out of thin air. But he outdid the General Tallying Committee. himself when he drafted the In its report, which will be constitution. presented to Branch meetings The would-be constitution pro­ throughout the A&G District on vided for an "Advisoiy Counsel­ Jan. 26, the committee lists the lor" who would pass on all names of the candidates' elected CTMA affairs. And who would to fill the following 33 Head­ the "Advisory Counsellor" be? quarters and Port positions: The company lawyer himself. One Secretary-Treasurer, three The joke was on the company Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, lawyer. Cities Service men 11 Port Agents and 18 Port Pa­ agreed. trolmen. (The complete list of suc­ The Cities Service tankermen Suzanne To Rescue As the LOG went to press word was received that the SlU-manned Bull Line vessel Suzanne was the first to reach the blazing Coast Guard cutter Eastwind, 10 crewmen of which were kill­ ed and 21 burned when she collided Tuesday morning with the tanker Gulfstream 60 miles southeast of Barnegat, off the Jersey coast. A full account of the Seafarers' role in the rescue will appear in the next week's LOG. TWO BILLS UP Meanwhile, Representative Schuyler Otis Bland, (D., Va.) chairman of the House Commit­ tee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, introduced a bill into the House of Representatives to close the loophole of which Hoff­ man has tried to take advantage. Senator Warren Magnuson (D., Wash.) offered a companion bill in the Senate solidly guarantee­ ing at least 50 percent of all re­ lief cargoes for American ships. Hoffman's decision to put things off until April 1 was dis­ closed on Tuesday afternoon at a meeting he held with. Senator Magnuson, a spokesman'for Rep­ resentative Bland, representatives of the Seafarers, the powerful AFL Maritime Trades and Metal Trades departments, other unions and the industry. After the meeting Congres-sional Committees on shipping decided to start open hearings on January 25. On that date, the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee and the House Com­ mittee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries will start heai-ing wit­ nesses jointly on the 50 percent nxle. Hoffman has contended since ehx'ly December that as the law (Continued on Page 14) A&G Election Results Anneunoed cessful candidates, the official vole tabulation and the Gen­ eral Tallying Committee's re­ port appear on page three.) The officials who will conduct the District's affairs in 1949 were chosen from a field of 61 contestants in the balloting which began Nov. 1 and ended Dec. 31, 1948. Voting was confined to the ports that are part of the At­ lantic and Gulf District only, since each of the various dis­ tricts of the Seafarers Intexmational Union conducts its own election. Serving on the General Tally­ ing Committee were six rank and file Union members, two from each of the three depart­ ments—^Deck, Engine and Stew­ ards—^who were elected by a "show-of-book" vote at the reg­ ular membership meeting in the Port of New' York on Jan. 12. Nearly 2,000 members were present at the New York meet­ ing at which the six committee­ men were chosen from among 16 nominees. Committeemen and the depart­ ments they represent are: Sam Luttrell and Milton Williams, Deck; Pete Larsen and Matt Fiel<^, Engine, and Eddie Mooney and Don (Tiny) Mease, Stew­ ards. �page Two THE &EAPARERS LOG Friday, January 21/ ISif" SEAFARERS LOG •1 Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affilialed wilh Ihe American FederaUon of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnoyer 2-2764 Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 The Membership Speaks The ballot in the Atlantic and Gulf District's annua elections is one of the many effective ways in which Sea­ farers express their attitude on the administration p:: Union affairs. • From the results of the 1948 balloting announcec this week by the General Tallying Committee, it appears that the District membership is overwhelmingly in favor of continuing the Union program, which has maintainec for them the top wages' and best working conditions in the maritime industry. The vote may also be interpreted as a vigorous en­ dorsement of the Union's policy of expanding the role of the Seafarers in the general labor movement through stepped up cooperation with other trade unions. It is this policy of inter-union cooperation, ihcidentally, which has enabled the SIU to make such headway hi the critical battle now being waged against the Hoff­ man proposal. Because of the magnificent support given the Seafarers by organized labor throughout the nation, the Hoffman plan—^which, if it becomes effective, wiU cost the jobs of thousands of American seamen^—looks as though it were doomed. \ By their approval of the program and policies so successfully implemented by the Union, the Seafarers have demonstrated that they want again to face the prob­ lems of a new year with the assurance that everything possible will be done for the sole purpose of improving their economic position and protecting their hard-won security. Those newly-elected to Union positions and those returned to office will proceed on the course approved by the membership. And—thanks to the for^ightedness of Union policy --Seafarers now realize they do not fight alone. Events of the past few weeks have proved that other unions, as Wei) as the SIU, believe in united action by organized labor whenever the well-being of any of its members is affected. Belated Recognition . Members of the 81st Congress, which went into session Jan. 3, seem to be guided by consciences that offer a ray of hope to all American seamen who served their nation aboard U. S. merchant ships in World War II, and who now face induction into the armed forces. Several bills recognizing the role of seamen in the conflict have already been presented to the House. Prominent among these measures is the one introduced on Jan. 6 by Representative Abraham J. Multer of Brook­ lyn. Congressman Multer's bill—H.R. 953—^which has been referred to the House Committee on Armed Services, calls for amendment of the Selective Sen ice Act of 1948 to read, in part: "No person who served in the Merchant Marine between 1, 1940, and Dec. 31, 1946, for twelve months or more, shall be liable for induction for training and service..." Congressman Multer's action is commendable. If (enough of his colleagues share his view, the injustice committed against seamen-veterans of World War II stands a good chance of being eradicated. Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of yoiur ward. Statm Island Hospital You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten • Island Hospital at the foUow- . ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 pan. (on 5th and 6th floors.) These are ihe Unioa Britfhen eurreallv In the marine hofpitals. Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 pm. «i xqN»la(i hy the Pen AgehlirTh^ BcoUum find lime hanging (on 3rd and 4th floors.) heaeilf an Arir hende. J>o wbaf-ymi can lo cheer Ihem op by Saturday* — 1:30 to 3:30 pan. wriling to them. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) MOBILE MARINE HOSP. E. C. LAWSON « ^ MASTANTUNO V. E. PETERS H. SWANN C. B. VIKEN W. PETERS S. LE BLANC ' C. BOGliCKI E. B. McGUFFY D. MC KINNIE :• W. R. ROSS X, ^ % G. MESHOVER , . L. J. WECKS GALVESTON HOSPITAL W. GARDNER C. R. SIMMONS J. GIVENS A. BLAIS .T J. E. TfORDSTROM W. WESTCOTT E. DEAN , H. M. HANKEE D. HUTCHINGS D. FOICA ' E. SMITH J. J. O'CONNOR J. YOUNG ' IE. JARRETT S. R. PARIS tit R. B. DEARMAN M. FOSTER STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL ' M. MAYNARD » » b W.HUNT X % % BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL J. T. BENNETT NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL FRANK ALASSAVICH J. W. TAYLOR S. C. FOREMAN VIC MILAZZO N. DORPMANS A. N. LIPARI JOSEPH E. GALLANT M. J. LUCAS HARRY J. CRONIN A. MARTINSEN % % J. DENNIS BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. W. NORRIS •/ • F. L. SCHUQUE F. STOKES ' ir L. THOMAS E. SOTO J. BLANCHARD • ^ J. SWOBODA B. MALDONADO J. P. WETZLER M. DAVIS G. ROTZ E. T. WATERS O. J. HARDEN O. HOWELL G-. STEPANCHUK S. WILSON V. P. SALLINGS J. GRANGAARD J. B. PURVIS .H. C. MURPHY t-t t G. A. CARROLL A. WARD , SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. •J. BROWN .G..MEHL W.C.HALL G. MALONEY A. C. McALPIN ; B. FREY F. BIVINS L. MARSH i TJ- ^TITJTJHIW. . L. CASE H. R. BELL f' L. EVANS W. FEaOTHOtJT R. ANDERSON .i |v D. RUSSO E. VITEK •• R. FLAGLER -; f B. W.BIGGS T. A. CARROLL : "M. PLYER • .' Mm Now h no Marm Hospitt^ �Friday. January 21. 1949 THE S E AP ARE R.S LOG Page Three Results Of A&G District Election The final vote summary of the Atlantic and Gulf District $ election as certified by the. General Tallying Committee appears below. The successful candidates, who will hold office during 1949, are indicated by asterisks. The balloting period began on Nov. 1 and ended Dec. 31. 1948. Sixty-one candidates competed on the annual ballot for the 33 elective Headquarters and Port, positions. Tallying of the votes got under way Jan. 13 "and was completed Jan. 19. The committee was elected at the New York regular membership meeting of Jan. 12. t— ^ Secretary-Treasurer Stewards Patrolman 4,940* L. Garabedian, 10656 256 B, Gonzalez, 125 Paul Hall, 190 5,659* Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,283 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 308 6,223 6,223 NORFOLK Assistant Sec.-Treas. (3) Agent R. Matthews, 154 5,151* B. Rees, 95 5,026* J. P. Shuler, 101 5,322* Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,197 J. Volpian, 56 4,615* Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 3,581 6,223 AS THE VOTE TABULATION NEARED COMPLETION SAVANNAH Agent BOSTON W. J. Brantley, 111 1,491 Agent C. Starling, 6920 3,911* J. Sweeney, 1530 1,471 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 821 E. Tilley, 75 4.320* Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 432 6,223 TAMPA / 6,223 Agent Joint Patrolman 5,179* B. O. Dakin, 180 540 R. White, 57 J. Williams, 7161 556 B. Lawson, 894 4,149* Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 488 J. R. Marshall, 322 ..: i... 344 Members of the General Tallying Committee are shown in photo above, taken shortly D. Sheehan, 22856 679 6,223 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 511 before results of the annual Atlantic and Gulf District elections were announced. Around the MOBILE table, left to right are Milton B. Williams (Deck), D. Mease (Stewards), Pete Larsen (Engine), 6,223 Agent Sam Luttrell (Deck), Eddie Mooney (Stewards) and Matt Fields (Engine). C. Tanner, 44 5,342* Committee wcis elected at the Jan. 12 regular membership meeting in the Port of New NEW YORK Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 881 York, after 16 nominees competed for the positions. The committee's report and tabulation of Agent the votes cast in the balloting, which ended on Dec. 31, appear elsewhere on this page. Joe Algina, 1320 5,372* 6,223 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 851 Joint Patrolmen (2) R. Jordan, 71 4,591* 6,223 W: Morris, 264 4,721* Deck Patrolmen (2) E. Smith, 20057 1,085 C. Gibbs, 2341 4.668* Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 2,049 L. Goflin, 4526 4,543* E. Guszczynsky, 3100 1,072 Thirty-three unclaimed permits 12,446 We, the undersigned Tally Committee, duly elected Write-ins, Voids, No Vbtes 2,163 arc being held in the Mobile NEW ORLEANS Branch, the Port Agent an­ -at the regular business meeting of January 12, 1949, Agent 12,446 nounced this week. He said that E. Sheppard, 203 5,448* at Headquarters, submit the following report and recom­ Engine Patrolmen (2) If the cards are not picked up in J. Drawdy, 28523 ..* 4.364 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 775 tlie near future they will be for­ mendations: J. Purcell, 7802 ... 4,795* warded to Headquarters. 6,223 C. Scofield, 21536 1,133 Ail used ballots from all ports were counted and The 33 peiTtiits bear the fol­ Deck Patrolman Write-ins, Voids, No Voles 2,154 lowing names and numbers: the correct tally is submitted herein. An asterik is D. F. Byrne, 145 332 William Owen Adair, P-3, 367 placed beside the names of the candidates that were 12,446 H. Hill, 6409 14549; William Anderson, P-3, L. Johnston, 53 3,862* Stewards Patrolmen (2) elected to office. The ballots used and unused in each 14254. 890 A. J. Cobbs, 371 1,676 F. Sullivan, 2 Wallace Thurston, Bly, Jr., port were checked and the correct check is submitted. R. Gonzales, 174 4,788* Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 772 P-3. 11387; Robert Joel Bullock, H. Guinier, 478 ....:. 3,905f P-3, 2222; Edward Burke, P-3, It is to be pointed out that this Committee, on 6,223 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 2,077 7721. Engine Patrolman checking various ports and tally sheets, with the ex­ Cleave Gillen Sagales, P-3, 5,092* 12,446 C. Stephens, 76 ception of Savannah, found that all reports submitted 2418. Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,131 Joint Patrolmen (2) Dykes, C. B., P-3, 15187. by all outport's committees were correct and in nearly T. Babkowski, 7391 3,991* William MUton Elliott, P-3, 6,223 F. Stewart, 4935 : 4,697* every case checked exactly with the New York Head-, 10782. Stewards Patrolman G. Suit, 6951 871 George W. Fritts, P-3, 2176; quarters Committee's final tallies. In a few isolated 491 J. Ward, 21311 1,033 A. Gowder, 36884 Charles O. Franks, P-3, 9824; 1,277 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,854 D. Hall, 23886 instances where the findings of the various committees Jack M. Ford, P-3, 3304. H. Troxclair, 6743 3,789' differ, the differences were slight and made no change James Daniel Griffin, P-3, 12,446 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 666 14851; John Hunter Gooldy, P-3, whatsoever in the final results of the election for any 5612. PHILADELPHIA 6,223 office. Johnnie Rufus Holladay, P-3, Agent GALVESTON 14572; Ralph Lee Herndon, P-3, J. Sheehan, 306 5,130* The Agent in Savannah reported that in the last Agent 15515; Rolf Berg Hanssen, P-3, G. V. Thobe, 40164 ...:. 568 K. Alsop, 7311 4,996* few days of the election, the ballot box had not been 14573; Wm. Franklin Helms, P-3, Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 525 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,227 properly locked. As a result of this, the Port of 10967. Van LinvUle Jernigan, P-3, Savannah sent their entire report for Headquarters . 6,223 6,223 7456; Clifton E. Johnson, P-3, Committee's ection. Inasmuch as the Savannah Port's Patrolman BALTIMORE 11914. votes would have had no bearing on the outcome of this J. DeVito, 185 ..: 205 Isaac J. Lambert, P-3, 14269; Agent . J. Kelly, 10 461 election whatsoever, this Committee has included that John C. Laugudus, P-3, 2331. M. A, Becl^ 937 «27 J. Morrison, 34213 3,713* Marion L. Musgrove, P-3, 8422. Port's tally in this report. W. Rentz, 26445 4.850* R. Sweeney, 20 1 978 James Harable Perkins, P-3, Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 446 J. Tucker, 2209 ., 225 Full copies of the reports contained in this docu­ 5284. Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 641 Howard Clifford Ralston, P-3, ment with the original signatures are on file in Head­ 6,223 2277; James WUliam Rice, P-3. Deck Patrolman quarters Office of this Union. 6,223 2156. E. Hogge, 3168 :.. 925 Henry Leon Sharp, P-3; Gustav SAN JUAN Sam B. Luttrell, 46568 L. Johnson, 108 ;... 4,706* Colfrid Svenssoii, P-3, 7900; J. Agent Write-ins, Voids, No Votes, 592 Donald Mease, 100253 V. Snipes P-3, 7023. D. Butts, 190 673 Eddie Mooney, 46671 John Tucker, P-3, 7521; Carl 893 6,223 S. Colls, 21085 Whitman Taylor, P-3, 12335; L. Craddock, 25822 3,439* Engine Patrolman Matt Fields, 26924 Murdock Harry Thomas, P-3, 654 W. Siekmann, 7086 4,889* C. Martin, 16 Milton B. Williams, 39415 3224. Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,334 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 564 Floyd Walker, P-3, 2310; Louis Lars Hillert*, 48392 \ L. Welborn, P-3, 8795. 6,223 6,223 18,669 Text Of Tallying Cemmittee Report And Recommendations Permits Being Held in Mobile �THE SEAFARERS Page Four Capable SlU Crewmen Highlight Week's Payoff In Philadelphia By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER LOG HeaJ Of BA Cathelic CM Praises Seafarers'Spirit Friday. January 21, 1S49 Booms; New Hall Opened lnTacoma,Wasli. Father John David, head of the Catholic Maritime Club in PHILADELPHIA — One of the of the membership and will re­ Buenos Aires and a staunch friend of SIU members, recently vessels that came in here this ceive, therefore, the utn^ost co­ - By FRENCHY MICHELET spoke before a branch meeting in New Orleans where he had week, the SS Frank Spencer, operation fi'om all hands. high praise for the SIU and its members. SAN FRANCISCO—A gener­ gave evei-y indication that she Something else that has caused Intioduced to the meeting by Father MacDonald of the ous response from other ports was manned by a competent a great deal of comment arovuid New Orleans Cjdholic Maritime Club. Father David is an old here is the very fine job done by has- eased the situation on this crew. friend to members of the SIU, many of whom met him while The payoff was fast and clean. our Headquarters staff in enlist­ coast a great deal. We've shipped aboard Missisrippi ships that visited Buenos Aires. Since the Spencer, a South At­ ing such widespread support for In his address he urged SIU members to take a personal a good many permits in the lantic vessel, was a good ship,- our fight to defeat the Hoffman interest in the Union and work for the attainment of the process. there were very few replace­ proposal. objectives set forth by the majority. We' owe them a vote of thanks Nevertheless, there still exists ment called for. We shipped The full text of his address is as follows: several men aboard, and watched and we owe a vote of gratitude, an acute shortage of rated men "The Union is the seaman's bulwark of protection. In her shove off with a load of too, to the trade unions which the struggle to obtain better living and working conditions, out here. ABs' are particularly wheat destined for Tfieste. The have rallied to our cause. it quickly became evident that the seamen had to band to­ needed. Half a dozen carloads I had occasion to be at HeadSpencer came in here after a trip gether and work as a unit in order to attain the ideals for of permits arrived over the quarter's in New York for a few to Germany. which they strove. houm one day last week, and weekend. "What's more, every­ Another vessel to pay off here OBLIGATION TO ALL was the Sanford B. Dole, the while there I had the pleasure of body found a job immediately "This united front places upon each union member the Metro Petroleum Corporation. running into ^veral old friends —and we could use another hall duty and the obligation making union issues a personal This Liberty tanker has been on and former shipmates. matter. It is a duty and an obligation that the individual a dozen carloads at this writing. the molasses run to Cuba, and" Among them were such sterl­ is not free to shirk. The boys arriving from th^ her arrival this week marked the ing guys as Santos Garcia, that "Differences of opinion will undoubtedly arise, but once East Coast and the Gulf claim first time she has been in the 300-pound lover from down New these differences have been set iorth in a derision then the Orleans way; Pete King, bellyPort of Philadelphia. it's a tough ride over the moun-. individual members must seek to ooperate and follow out robber par excellence; Whitey that derision. , tains to get here, but that the ORGANIZING VICTORY Bank, pride of Milwaukee and The members of the union must take a personal share ride is worthwhile, for they all The Dole came under the SIU New York, and a number of in that decision and in every activity that pertains to the get good berths without waiting. flag due to the efforts of our other pals I have sailed with and union. - This personal, active attitude will insure and pre­ Organizing Department during hope to sail with again—soon. SHIPS AND JOBS serve a sound ludon membership. It will insure a sound, their 1948 drive for more ships That's about all from Philly active, vRa}' uiuon. For the immediate future, any­ and jobs for our members. I feel right now. Look for me next 'IVfaen the mea^rs take care to have such a union body heading this way would : sure that 1949 will be a period week, because I'll have a special then riiey will have a union that will take care of its be wise to set a course for Ta- . of even greater effort in this message for you anjd I believe meafbecs. Take a sound, personal, active interest in the coma, Washington. That's where direction. I'll really be saying so long. Un­ Union so that a sound, active, personal union can take we will need the most men dur­ The Dole paid off in very good til then, good luck and good care of you." ing the next few weeks. shape, with absolutely no dis­ sailing! puted overtime a fact which I be­ lu fact, we've had to open a lieve is proof that there was con­ Hall in Tacoma to handle the siderable harmony between the rush. The address: 1519 Pacific crew and topside. It is always a Street, Tacoma. Don't forget it. practical-minded, sober crew There are several new ships working together as true Union By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ cargoes of any classification in forgets a lot of things when he to be delivered from the ship­ foreign ships it means the end talks like that- And he forgets Brothers. BALTIMORE Shipping did of the American merchant, ma­ all about the lives and jobs of yards up there and each one Another bit of evidence that slow up a bit here this week, must be crewed. And within a speaks highly for the Dole crew but we look forward to an early rine, and it means that yoti and 10,000 or 15,000 seamen and the month there will be four payr I_ are subsidizing foreign fleets. thousands in the allied trades is the fact that they brought in upswing. . Jfow we have nothing against —longshoremen, shipyard work­ offs there from the long run to a clean ship. What held us down was the foreign seamen, many of whom ers, teamsters, etc. the Far East. Several SIU ships arrived here fact that three Ore ships and He forgets these seamen went . On the local front, we have in transit and they helped pro­ three Cahnars were in the ship­ are good guys but underpaicL through a lot of mine areas and kept busy with office afBut there is no reason why we vide jobs for our boys on the yard for repairs. When they should handthem our jobs, all dive bomber and torpedo at- f^ks, while Bob Pohle covered beach. come out we should be in good of our jobs. tacks to help win the war. He the waterfront settling beefs and shape. MCDONOUGH DIES We got those jobs -the hard forgets that these seamen had doing what else the membership The vessels in the shipyard way. We got wages and- condi­ - 6,000 shipmates who didn't come I wanted. Keeping the ships in We were saddened this week explain why we had nine pay­ tions the hard v/ay. But - if the back from the war. So he wants shape out here has been a tough by the sudden death of one of offs to only four sign-ons. foreign companies get all the to reward the survivors by job since the end of the strike. our oldtimers. Brother Charles More important than the fact cargoes we'll -be left holding the heaving them on the beach, All the headaches have been McDonough passed away in that we are having a slow week Well, we and our allies are worth the trouble. Every one Staten Island Marine Hospital, or two, because of temporary bag. where he was taken after being shipyard lay-ups, is the fight on Hoffman thinks he will save not going to let him get away has meant more jobs for A&G money shipping foreign. But he'with his scheme. men. returned to the States from the the Paul Hoffman Plan to sweep SS Governor Sparks in a Ger­ the U.S. merchant m^ine from man port. the high seas. Brother McDonough was a RALLY ROUND Chief Cook and was well-liked If Hoffman is permitted to by everyone who sailed with have his way, all that talk we AlawaL from Europe, and the The towboats of the SIU's Ma­ By GAL TANNER him. He was a full bookmember used to hear about maintaining Antinous from a coastwise run. rine Allied Workers division took and his widow will, of course, re­ the U.S. merchant marine as MOBILE—^We have the prom­ The last four ships are operated care of 29 relief jobs during -the ceive the Union death benefits. the world's biggest and finest ise of better shipping next week by Waterman. past week. This helped out the Several SIU members and will prove to have been so much with Waterman expecting a few Sign-ons were the Cavalier, Brothers who didn't want long former shipmates of Brother Mc­ hot air. ships and Alcoa's passenger ves­ Wild Ranger and Governor Kil- trips'at this time, but could use Donough attended the funeral We are putting up a big bat­ sels. scheduled for visits- to this by. In transit we covered the some dough in their pockets. services and a wreath from the tle. We are taking our case to port. Alcoa Runner and the Ponce With balloting ended in the Union was among the flowers the country. Our fellow trade The past week saw us ship DeLeon. election for 1949 officials, the around his bier. unionists are Tallying to our 63 men while handling-five pay­ In the report from, this city membership in this port is now With the Tallying Committee cause, and most of the men in offs and three sign-ons. The pay­ last week we said that Water­ awaiting the tally of the Head­ hard at work counting the bal­ Congress who write the laws offs were the Alcoa Cavalier, in man was planning to take six quarters Balloting Committee. lots, the members here are av/ait- understand and sympathize with from the British West Indies; liberties from the lay-up fleet. One thing is sure, whoever is ing the results, and whoever are our arguments. the Governor ' Brandon, in from So far no action has been forth­ elected will definitely reflect the the winners, we know that the If we ship more than half a Far East run; the Wild Bang­ coming. It seems that the Mari­ wishes of the majority. In this men elected represent the will these relief and rehabilitation er, in from Puerto Rico; the time Commission has put a few port we turned in a record bal­ barriers in the way. They won't lot, with well over 700 votes charter the ships for use on cast. Waterman's franchise-runs, but This week we have nothing reserve the right to name the to xeport on the scheduled reno­ By SOL COLLS the activity that will come when utes iSte, or a Steward feeling runs on which the ships may vating of the Mobile* Hall.-We the season gets roUing heavy. the passageway should have be used, such as Army time­ at-e still waiting word from SIU SAN JUAN—This is the slack Most of the ships to come in been mopped better—^little mat­ charters and nitrate runs. Headquarters. When the goperiod between the sugar sea­ called for shoregangs. The Ma­ ters like that. ahead signal is given, we will DUE EVENTUALLY sons and, naturally, shipping is rina, Dorothy and Monroe took The only matter to provoke put .into motion our plans to at a slow pace. Until the end of shoregangs as did the MV Ponce, any discussion- of any sort was What it boils down to is that make this a first class SIU Hall, the month, when the sugar be­ now tied up in Ponce. We had the question of whether or not Waterman will eventually put on par with" the best in the expected one of the Cuba Dis­ gins to go out on the ships again, tilling ships in port this week, a Carpenter has the right to the ships into service, but it Union. stand a gangway watch. might be anywhere from three Before closing,, here's a roll we'll have to get along with only but she didn't show up. Maybe Is he in line for the work? We weeks to three months. If the call of oldtimers currently oh a handful of ships a week. next week. hope Headquarters will clarify company could use the^ ships on the Mobile beach: R. C. Reyn­ This week's visitors numbered On the ships to come in, we this matter for us, as we are up its own runs, the ships would olds, W. C. Boyd, B. C.. Jordan, 1 five: the Monarch of the Seas, had iitUe trouble in squeuing in the air for a solution. • be pidlril out right away. Wa­ W. J. McNeU, D. E. McNeil, the Suzanne, the Dorothy, the away the routine beefs which Editor's Note: Headqx^ers terman is still working on the Eric Gronberg, T. Bernsee, A. Monroe and the Marina —: ajarose. afost of them were minor, says that' Cfopeniers do not deal "We will keep the members Devine, E. V.. Webb, J. G. Av­ trickle of business compared wfthl like a man turning to ten min- slaxid posted inrthe LOG. ery and L. Myrex.' .. Baltimore Expects Early Shipping Upswing Port AAobik Expects Shipping To Improve Puerto Rico Awaits Sugar Season To Sting Spuit �Friday, January 21. 1849 THE.SEAFARERS Louis Galmni Buried At Sea LOG Page Fire Job-Hungry Engineers Leeking For The Sill's Eiectrician Jobs On December '21, burial serv­ ices were held aboard the Zedulon Pike for veteran Seafarer Louis Galvani, .whose body had been recovered from the sea by By JAMES PURCELL the crew. , Services were marked by a In the past few months a host brief eulogy by the Mate and a of criticism has been leveled at sermon by the ship's Captain, SIU Electricians by the Engi­ following which Brother Galneers aboard SIU ships, all of the vani's body was committed to blasts aimed at discrediting the the Pacific. He was 50 years old Electricians shipped to the ships at the time of his death. by the SIU. A letter to the LOG from These men have been accused Zebulon Pike Delegates detailed of being incompetent, ignorant the events surrounding his death. of their work and even,' in one The letter states: case, as a saboteur. . "At 7 P.M. on December 21, So far the Union has been suc­ Galvani was seen in the water cessful in proving these charges oft the stern of the ship. The false as they arise, but the point alarm was sounded and the ves­ of irritation is this: Why "are sel halted. Immediately a boat these charges being made? LOUIS GALVANI was lowered and the search be­ It is our opinion that the is­ gun. sue is strictly pork chops. The "The search was made under secure the aid of a doctor, but meat is hanging high for Engi­ difficult circumstances, as the the radio reported no passenger neers and they are out to capture sun had just set and the visi­ ships in the area. All hope was these jobs for their members. then abandoned." bility was very poor. After scanThey have already accomAn oldtimer in the Union, Iiing the sea for over an hour 'plished this aboard the NMUthe boat returned to the ship well-liked and well-known, Gal­ !contracted U.S. Lines ships. In and there, near the ship, Gal- vani was serving as Deck En­ that fieet the Engineers control •yani's body was found and taken gineer aboard the Pike, which the bulk of the Electrician.?' jobs. was bound to the Far East with aboard." Why they have set their sights The Delegates' letter contin­ a cargo of coal. He had been a member of the on the Electricians is obvious: ues: SIU since 1942 and carried Book {Electricians now enjoy top pay "Aboard ship artificial res­ No. 21711. When ashore he had and good conditions. It is then piration was begun and con­ tinued without a halt for seven made his home in Brookljm, only natural for the Engineers to I look upon these jobs as choice hours. The captain attempted to New York. plums for their members—thus around with tags removed and the campaign to discredit the numbers missing. This will abilities of Electricians shipped cause the relief man to lose from the SIU Halls. time trying to find the proper coil for the equipment under re­ USEFUL TIPS pair. To be on the safe side, and A good idea is to keep all tools prevent the Engineers from hav­ and equipment in their proper ing any solid basis for their ac­ places and an up-to-date log ac­ cusation—and at the .same time count of work completed. nip any big beefs in the bud—a If the Electrician, because of few suggestions are herein of­ fered SIU Electricians. These, unusual circumstances, has to however, are merely suggestions, pile off the ship in a hurry the newcomer in such a situation and not hard and fast rules: On every SIU ship, a Kardex will be faced with a jig-sawMegagraph sj'stem should be in­ puzzle. If at the end of a voyage the stalled to record the motor data, greasing record, brush sizes and relief Electrician shows up be-; numbers and the location of the fore' the payoff, it would be beneficial if the retiring Electri­ spare parts box. cian would show the relief man This record will help the new man coming aboard to locate around the plant and point out spare parts inunediately, save a various gear that has a tendency lot of griping and inform him to act up. when motors and equipment DIFFERENT SET-UPS were last serviced. The reason this courtesy is Moreover, a duplicate copy of needed is that there are many requisitions ^should be kept on types of ships, each with a dif­ board at all times to prevent a ferent electrical set-up. As most duplication of orders. When Electricians know, the equip­ spare parts are used, replace­ ment is different on ships and the ments should be ordered upon location of panel boxes, controls, completion of the voyage. and so on, is not standard. A complete set of tools and in­ It is my belief that a little struments, such as meggers, more cooperation among the should be on board the ship, sup­ Electricians will go far toward plied by the company. eliminating a good number of smooth operating crew. Electricians are not compen­ beefs, gripes and petty jealousies The crew got a bellyful of the sated for the use of their own that now exist, and will close the guys and had the Patrolmen tools on the same basis as the gap that the Engineers are trying straighten them out at the pay- carpenters. ' All tools are to be to exploit in their campaign to left aboard ship so the next man hard time all Electricians. will be able to do his job effi­ In conclusion, I'd like to point ciently. out to Electricians that these .are On another point: When, an your jobs and your responsibili­ Electrician has torn down equip­ ties. Gashounds and incompet­ ment for repair and parts have ents ha%'e no place in these posi­ been ordered, he should tag the tions. equipment with all data neces­ The SIU is going to i-etain jobs sary to make it easy for the next for its membership, and iiTeElectrician to square awaj' the sponsible members will not be al­ job. lowed to jeopai-dize the jobs of He shouldn't leave coils lying othei-s in this r-ating. Bringing Feuds Aboard Ship Wili Disrupt Marquette Victory and the Anniston City, Isthmian; the KathNEW YORK — The news is ryn, Bull. Short but not so sweet in this Sign-ons were but two. The port this week. We've hit a Marine Star, Robin; and the City lull—a temporary one, we hope— of Alma, Waterman. That was in which we handled a low num­ the sad tale for this week. It ber of ships for the week. Rumor wasn't quite as bad as it looks. has it that a lot of the operators There were several ships in-tran-' diverted their ships from this sit here that took men, but in port in anticipation of a tug­ no great number. boat strike. The differences be­ Of the ships that paid off, the tween the tugboatmen and the Marquette Victoiy was the only operators have been settled, so if one producing a beef worthy of that was the reason, good ship­ comment. On that ship were ping should return to this port two Electricians who just didn't in a matter of days. like each other. In the meantime, the record of They didn't get along with one the past week doesn't make for another, so they didn't tiy to off. It settled the matter, but igood reading. We paid off the their screwball tactics hadn't Raphael Semmes and Fairland, work together. Their bickering, helped crew harmony any. By KEITH ALSOP Watennan; the New London, fighting, wrangling and hell-rais­ If guys don't get along, noth­ New London Tankers, Inc.; the ing disrupted the otherwise ing anyone can do will make GALVESTON—If the current tangle, but other than that she spurt of shipping continues for cleared in quick time. them enjoy each other's com­ any length of time, "we should IN TRANSITS. TOO pany. But at the same time if come close to clearing the beach In addition to payoffs and two men have to work together, of men. sign-ons, we busied ourselves Some of the oldtimers are they should do their work as TAMPA — Shipping really For weeks we have hobbled with the in-transit and unorgan­ they ai-e supposed to do it and picked up pretty well around doubling up and taking apart­ .«ettle their differences on the along at a slow pace, unable to ized ships. SlU-contracted ships ments for a while. here this week. pieibead, not on the ship. The report the good news that has in-transit here last week were A fellow can get an apartment , We ..had three Watermans in. rest of the crew deserves that been coming from the other the Mae, Seatrain New York, ports, particularly the West Evistar, Julesburg, Edith, SeaThey were the Canton Victory, for 35 bucks a month. By consideration. j train Texas, Clairbome, Seatrain up with another That's about the works for this Goast. the Antinous and the De Soto. doubling Within a day or two we will Brother, he doesn't have to carry week from here. The Patrolmen i This' week we found ourselves Havana. have another Waterman, the much of a bur-den so far as rent are getting restless for a swarm; with a good herd of ships and I In line with the organizing Bessemer Victory, and a Bidl is concerned. Then, if somebody of ships to handle, but in the sent men out in good numbers. program we rushed over to Hous­ brings around a string of fish, meantime they have to be satis-1 The payoffs disposed with during ton to cover a Cities Service Line vessel, the Carolyn. and somebody else has good luck fied with the routine duties in the past week were the Ponce ship in that port, but missed The Canton Victory was the her by a few minutes. Those himting squirrels, the meal situa­ the Headquarters office. only ship tp payoff here, but we |DeLeon of Waterman, which babies don't hang around long. tion is well under control. have sent quite a few replaceIn the .spring-like weather paid off at Orange; the Wacosta So you see why a lot of SIU we've been enpoying the past of Waterman, which paid off in The press of business among our inents to everything that has come in, which keeps things oldtimers like to put in time in few days, I can't say I blame Galveston; the Joseph. Teal, an­ regular ships made it difficult to leave for Houston until the last Tampa. pretty shipshape. them for wanting to get out other Waterman, paid off in minute, but we'll get the other Houston; the Hurricane, in Port There was a bit of a beef In fact, a lot of you must know along the waterfront. Arthur;- the John Hanson, paid OS ships as they touch in this aboard the Canton which held some of the oldtimers who are in off in Galveston, and the Mosoil, area from now on, even if we her up three hours. However, this port right now. You carr have to hire a rocket ship. which paid off in Galveston. we got her squared away at last. run into Charlie Lee, "One After the smoke of a busy The State AFL Convention will Round" King, Don Sammons, Sign-ons numbered five. They week had cleai-ed, we counted The A&G District has had be held in Lakeland next month. "Fat Boy" Velasco, Markos were the Ponce DeLeon, John to open a temporary Hall in Hanson, Wacosta, Joseph Teal noses around the Hall and found Lakeland is just a few mUes Franggos, Buddy Haas or Jim a few of the oldtimers still Tacoma, Washington, because and Hurricane. from here and it will be easy for Hand-^just to name a few. hanging on. Their ranks were our representatives to attend. Velasco has registered to ship, of the rush of business in The payoffs came off without severely depleted, but a few Pacific Northwest ports. The SIU is always active at the though, so you'd better hurry if a hitch. The Mosoil. was in very hardy souls remained. The address is 1519 Pacific convention. good shape, had~ a good. skipper For the record they are George you want to see him. He's ready Street, Tacoma. to retire from the hack-pushing BOOSTS FLORIDA Brothers heading for the and a happy crew. The Hurri­ Yeager, Ray Sweeney, M. DouWe are having some nice industry. West Coast where shipping cane was clean, and. with no cette. Stew Mona.st, Henry A. ~ Jimmy Jones is back after a is'-good are advised to go to disputed overtime to untangle, (Pegleg) .Anderson and S. E. weather these days. Last week Hams. We expect to scratch was coolish, but now we are few weeks aboai'd the Florida. Tacoma where jobs will, be she made for a fast payoff. their names from the roster be- || The Wacosta had aminor beef getting what Florida is famous He says she's a nice ship to . ride plentiful for several weeks. fore next week. which took a riiort while to un­ in the Engine Roonfi. for. By JOE ALGINA Shipping Picks Up In Galveston Tampa Shipping Matches Weather Tacoma Hail �Page Six THE SE A FAR E R S LOG Frazzled Ross Crewmen Condemn Companies' Use Of Hired Planes When the frazzled crew destined for the SS Pontns H. Ross landed on solid Seattle ground after a cross-country flight from New York, all hands uncrossed their fingers and turned thumbs down on charter plane transpor­ tation. [their attack on charter plane we piled on. Came the order Twenty Days As Fisherman Produces Net Full Of Woes Seafarers in Galveston these days are wiping salty tears from their eyes and uttering soft words of consolation to Seafarer Guy Whitehurst. Guy's tale of woe is fast becoming legend along the Texas coast and wher­ ever seagoing men gather the conversation turns to discussion of the "twenty days of Guy Whitehurst." Before the tale takes on the proportions of a folk story, wherein every teller adds his Roundly scoring the use of transport with a detailed ac„ .1 'Fasten aU life belts.' Those of non-scheduled airline outfits ^n ^he flight, which they us who didn't have broken belts transporting SIU crews from port recalled wartime sailing haz- complied. The rest were quickly to port, the Pontus H. Ross Sea1942-43-44 and which, assured that they would be in farers, now plying, the seas en significantly, began on no danger. route to Japan, urged that steps 7 Newark airport, "The trees and darkness came be taken to prevent others from Despite the grimmer aspects rushing at us and we were off. being hauled similarly as "hu­ of the airborne venture, the Ross Twenty-four hearts and true for man cargo." Seafarers credited the aircraft's dear old Seafarers and, we might The steamship companies, ag­ reed the Ross crew, should be crew with contributing some mention—^jobs for ourselves as required to "carry us on recog­ pleasant moments to the trip. well. nized, dependable and regular They had high praise for the "... after a few hours and a plane's stewardess and for the cup of warm coffee, we were flight planes. pilots, who gave a daring demon­ dropped at Kansas City, a brief . "Life is just too short to gam­ ble it that way," they added stration of skill on several oc- stop having been made in Col­ castions. umbus, Ohio. We were quite philosophically. The account of the SIU crew's some tiihe behind schedule beThe Ross Seafarers bolstered air-journey to the Ross, a Smith cause of the tremendous load, and Johnson ship, was drafted the head winds, etc. Those two in the form of a letter to the motors sure had been doing yeoUnion by Harry L. Franklin, at . man work. Smith and Johnson, a shipboard meeting. Co-signers true to their reputation with us, of the letter with Franklin were i had given each man a draw of James Wilkie, stewards delegate; j ten dollars before leaving NewJohn Aullanes, deck delegate. I ark, so all hands had money for A warning to all Seafarers who and Blackie Marshall, engine something to eat. Kansas City with a hit Brazil to be on the look-out delegate. Culled from the letter were new crew. Captain Sullivan was for phony 50 dollar bills which the following highlights: truly a great pilot. When the are flooding that country has "We took the job off the 'mag' started missing, he promptbeen made in a letter to the LOG GUY WHITEHURST board at 11 A.M., Dec. 7. We ly grounded at Sioux City, Iowa, fi-om Seafarer WUliam Glick. were told 'only 40 pounds of We learned later he had a Glick, crewmember of the Del luggage, fly to-night to Seattle, spare 'mag' but didn't want to own embellishments to the story, let's get the original version into Sud, which visited Rio recently, be there in the morning, ship ^take any chances. the lecord, just for posterity's found himself on the short end going. to Japan.' "... Having hung around a sake. of a phony U. S. fifty when he ".. . Down to the office of couple, of hours and learning accepted the bill in payment Smith and Johnson we went. Or­ that the plane was being re­ The story, as Guy tells it, took from a Brazilian. All efforts of ders were for us to report back paired, SuUivan arranged for a place in late November, when he the steamed-up Del Sud crew at 6:30 P.M. when transportation bus tour into town in that very paid off the SS Evistar. Shipping being on the slow bell' Guy deto trace the phony bill passei-s would be arranged to Newark cold sub-zero weather. ., ,. , , . cided to make a short run on one were fruitless. airport and on to Seattle. "... Some of lis tried to sleep of the local fishing boats. He The swindle was reported to 'All connections were made in sitting up. No could do. Others had heard rumors that money the American Embassy and, SIU style and one of the best Brother Glick states, will be re­ crews ever shipped out of New played the pinball machine. AU was to be made when the fish ported to the FBI in New Or­ York was drinking coffee, wait­ were back at the appointed time were running and the nets came leans. In spite of the heat that ing for a plane at 9:30 that of 4 P.M. Another hour wait was up full. Guy loaded his gear aboard will be put on the counterfeit evening. Planes all bright and announced. We asked why the bill agents. Brother Glick urges shiny were coming and going. freezing mechanics didn't take one of the small craft and put the plane into one of the hang­ out to sea, his fortune sure to aU Brothers to be wary of ac- when all of a sudden a twoers and learned it would be too make. Twenty days latere the cepting big bills. "It's open sea- propeller ship taxied up to our costly. craft returned to port with its son for phony dough, and sea- gate. men are choice victims," he "It needed a paint job, but "... every hour on the hour haul. The boys were all down at the dock to welcome home the warns. since looks don't make a plane. (Continued on Page 10) hardworking son. After all, Guy was sure to need help in hauling DEAD WOOD AND DEAD SHIPS IN WILMINGTON away his payoff. Beaming faces awaited his arrival, festive was the air, but mighty Guy was not in a festive mood when he lum­ bered up to meet his friends. "No, pals. No celebration. All I have to offer you is a sad story." Phony Bills Flood Brazil, Brother Warns Like Ihe dead trees in the foreground, ships in the Wilmington River boneyard, Wilming­ ton, North Carolina, lie dead and forgotten. On a..recent run job to the boneyard. Frank Rose snapped this shot of a few of the 500 inactive ships tied up there. Friday. January 21, 1949 THE STORY TELLER In silence the boys listened as 9uy told of the days just behind him. For twenty days Guy had worked until his arms and legs were like lead. For twenty days he had slept on a wooden bunk with no mattress or blankets. For twenty days he had received no fresh water for bathing. He had eaten the foul chow churned up in the galley, which tasted of fish. Enduring the terrible con­ ditions and the strength sappujg work was only possible by vis­ ions of a fat payoff and a long rest when the trip ended. The nets came up and the fish went into the hold. The boat sank deeper in the water as the tons of fish went under the blankets of ice. Over and over again, countless times, the crew hauled away at the side. Finally the job ended. The boiat turned to home and the men relaxed. The reward was soon to come. It was a little confusing at first when they told Guy how the payoff was figured, but that was okay with him, he'd make out okay. First to be paid for was the fuel, ice, food, lines and leads. Okay with Guy. Then the boat was given forty percent of the catch. That, too, was okay with Guy. Then the, Captain took off his cut: $17 for every 1000 pounds of fish, plus two percent. SPLIT UP The remainder of the money was then divided into eleven and one half shares, one and one half going to the Captain. By this time Guy had his pencil out and was doing some fast figuring. At $150 per thousand pounds of fish, divided into shares, Guy was scheduled to wind up with but $9 for his work. With an oath that split the Gulf calm, Guy rushed from his foc'sle to the Skipper. Brandish­ ing the pencilled result under the Captain's nose he demanded to know if the figure was cor^ rect. The Captain brushed the a.sh from his cigarette and with an amused smile said, "No, old boy, that figure is not correct." Guy breathed: a sigh and the, murder left his eye. "No, old boy, the Captain continued, "that figure s wrong. You see, from that $9 you still owe us for the oil skins and boots we issued you." That's the tale as Guy tells it. Keep It Clean ! It is the proud boast of the Seafarers International Un­ ion that an. SIU ship is a clean ship. Let's keep it that way. Although most of the crews ; leave a ship in excellent con- ' dition, it has come to the at­ tention of the membership that a few crews have vio­ lated this rule. So they have gone on record to have all quarters inspected by the Patrolman before the payoff, and if the conditions are unsatisfaclory, he has the right to hold up the payoff until everything is spic and span. Remember that the Patrol­ man can only have repairs made if he knows what has ' to be done. Cooperate by making up a repair list be­ fore the ship docks. Give one copy to the Skipper, and one to the Patrolman. Then you'U see some action. �THE Friday, January 211 1949 SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Digested Minutes Of SiU Ship Meetings LA SALLE, Oct. 24 — Red Campbell, Chairman; John Flynn, Secretary. Motion by Esposito, that check be made into non­ payment of linen money on pre­ vious trip. This matter is to be referred tp again in final ship­ board meeting. Motion carried calling upon men to strive to keep messroom clean all times. No beefs were reported in any of the departments. Motion by 4he Bosun that all bunks be stilpped and new pillow cases be put on pillows. To better ac­ quaint tripcarders with impor­ tance of Union to seamen, the history of the Seafarers and its Btructure was outlined to the meeting. The Shipping Rules and the Union constitution were also explained and discussed. Suggestion by - Campbell that crew leave mess and pantry in tidy condition, as the crew served good chow and had a pantryman who always kept the place clean. ^ & THOMAS CRESAP, Nov. 7— Hume, Chairman; Kuhn, Secre­ tary. All members present ex­ cept those on watch. Minutes of previous meeting read and ac­ cepted, It was agreed that en­ tire week's issue of linen be made at one time. All hands were urged to cooperate in keep­ ing the heads clean. The Ste­ ward promised to start serving cold drinks at supper. It was agreed that before transiting the Suez Canal some other arrange­ ments be made for feeding of the local boatmen. Meeting ad­ journed after one minute of sil­ ence in memory of departed Bi'others, correct conduct of a meeting. This discussion was started by the meeting chairman for the benefit of the newer members aboard. One minute of silence in memory of departed Brothers. t t JOSEPH N. TEAL, Nov. 11— C. Benway, Chairman; Frank E. Gardner, Secretary. Department delegates reported all okay. A. Doyle was . elected ship's dele­ gate, He asked the cooperation of all hands so that he could do a good job. Doyle advised every­ one to keep out of the galley un­ less they had business there. He called for the return of soiled linen on time. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed Brothers. Paint­ ing of rooms was discussed and Steward Utility said his room was in need of fresh paint. Sug­ gested that delegates see depart­ ment heads on having all rooms painted. WINTHROP MARVIN, Nov. 7 —Gene Brazzil, Chairman; Hol'den E. Sanders, Secretary, Ships delegate reported that repair lists had been submit­ ted and disputed overtime checked. "These matters will be taken care of when ship arrives in port. Under Education, there was a discussion of details of parliamentary procedure and the ^VERY MEMBER OF ~THB SEABARfeRS /AIIERWATIOAJAL UNlOrJ IS ENTITLED "TO RECEIVE THE 'SEAFAI^T^S LOS- AT 44iS t. t. t. STONY CREEK, Nov. 14—Earl Haski|^, Chairman; John. Wunderlich. Secretary. Reports by delegates—D. E. Haski^, Deck; M. P. Lee, Stewards, and G. J. Baron. Engine, Suggested that delegates ask the master for an awning for poopdeck as vessel may go into Persian GuK trade. The present transportation rule came up for discussion. Since the ship carried several new Union orothers who came to us when this company was organized, the shipping rules were clarified by Brothers Haskins and Wunderlich. One of the new Brothers spoke on behalf of the many new members and stated that since they. did not know too much about the union way of ship­ board procedure, they would like the oldtimers to have patience and help them by explaining the proper methods. A minute of silence in respect for the memory of our departed Brothers. t, ^ . STEEL ADVOCATE, Nov. 7— Red While, Chairman; C. Tobias. Secretary. Three department delegates reported to meeting. Everything okay. ' R. White elected ship's delegate. Acting deck delegate C. Tobias, resigned and J. Buslewski elected to suc­ ceed him. Messman O. Elliot asked for cooperation in keeping the library clean. Chairman White suggested that list of dates be posted so that men on sani­ tary work will know when and where they are to clean. One minute of silence for departed Brothers, mination of voyage, and a list of needed repairs hanging over from last trip, both to be handed to Patrolman; that because of the east coast longshore strike, no Brother is to sign off articles un­ til he receives instructions from the Upion Patrolman, Certain members who were developing an antagonistic attitude toward the Stewards department were straightened out by Steward delegate E. E. Gross. Chairman Bulls called for increased har­ mony and cooperation. Brothers then referred to the vote of thanks extended to cooks at pre­ vious meeting. Meeting adjourned after one minute of silence for departed Brothers. » » » -HOME, L'F YOU TO AJOT 4 4 a> ROBIN LOCKSLEY. Nov. 7— Sylvester Monardo, Chairman; Stephen Boguckl, Secretary. Pre­ vious meeting's minutes read and accepted. Delegates reported: disputed overtime in deck, no beefs of any kind in stewards and engine departments. Motions carried: That men wishing to hang clothes in engine room should place them behind the boiler; that Steward have messhall sougeed before coming into port; that engine and deck dele­ gates see respective d^P^^rtment heads about chipping and paint­ ing heads and showers; that three repair list sheets be posted in messshall and all crew mem­ bers check what they think aj-e needed repairs for next trip. 4 4 4 GADSDEN, Nov. 7—Carl Lawson. Chairman; Edward Mis^anski. Secretary. No beefs in any of the departnaents with excep­ tion of some disputed overtime in deck. Photogi-aphs are to be taken in Turkey by H. Dunn and Steward and Bosun are to write captions and descriptions for the LCXJ, A few minor re­ pairs are necessary and Chips said he would take care of them. It was reported that the washing machine needed a belt and the deck department was going to contrive a temporary substitute as there are no spare belts on hand. The Chief Cook is going to prepare hot or iced drinks, whichever is appropriate for the crew while they are working cargo. A minute of .silence was observed for Brothers lost at sea. SANFORD B. DOLE. Nov. 14 —K. Foster, Chairman; J, Megill. Secretary. S. Foss elected ship's delegate by acclamation. In re­ ply to questions from ship's dele­ gate, the Steward reported that new coffee pots would be or­ dered in New York, and that sufficient stores were on board. Motion carried that repair list be written up before ship arrives in New York. » » STEEL ARTISAN. Nov. 4—R. Gilbert, Chairman; J, J. Kealy, Secrefary. Minutes of last meet­ ing read and accepted. All dele­ gates reported smooth sailing in their departments. Motion by Smith that no one is to barter with anyone in their quarters. All trading is to be done outside of midship house. Amendment 4 4 4 ALCOA PIONEER, Nov. 17— to motion by Brother. Sheldon that no trading is to be done by James Hand, Chairman; William anyone," Steward put in stores T. Malvenan, Secretary. Engine requisition, but Captain struck delegate James Creel reported out tomatoes. Ship's delegate is some controvei'sy over unequal to see skippier. about all stores. division of overtime in black All sanitary, work agreed on. for gang, Maitter is to be taken up spot sougeeing in the showers with Patrolman in New Orleans and heads. All disputed over- or Mobile. Stewards delegate tive to be placed on separate John Caldwell reported every­ overtime sheets to simplify m.at- thing was running smoothly in ters for, boarding Patrolman. All his department. There was con­ members were advised that no siderable discussion concerning one is to pay off until all beefs cleaning of ship's laundry and are settled and approved- by, library. Agreed that each de­ Patrolman. 6ne minute of sil­ partment rotate in cleaning these ence for departed Brothers. places, which, are to be kept ship­ shape at all times. Chairman 4- 4. it LEGION VICTORY, Nov. 14— warned members of strict cus­ William H. Butts, Chairman; toms regulations in port of ParsiMike Streiffer, Secretary. Ship's maribo, cautioning all to be care­ and department delegates made ful with number of cigarettes on the reports, which were accepted. their person when leaving ship, Motions carried: That delegates as fines are imposed for viola­ make final repair list upon ter- tions. tr AJOW. GEND OS YOUQ A4AME AAiD ADDRESS (Use -{hS' -form Ori ofHhTs 'ssc/e^ WiLi Vur YOU OAl THE MAILING UST' CUT and RUN By HANK • Some brothers are self-styled navigators, foc'sle lawyers, poets of romance and adventure, guitar musicians, a few are dictionaryfasioned intellectuals. Well, have you ever heard of "Blackie" Garcia, the Songbird* of the South? He just spliced a song, but the trouble is he's probably singing the blues, too. Toomany volunteer managers... Joe Pendleton, now on the Alcoa Pointer after two months on the beach in Japan, keeps on praising McGee's Bar down in Mobile as treating SIU men real swell. Joe has dignified his face romantically. with a blonde handle-bar mustache. Bowery us down, it's sure a slicker... Sidney Brown writes he's signed on articles for a long landlubbing voyage. No, not matri­ mony, just three years in the Army... Brother T. J. Lewis is aboard the Del Norte...Bill Ellers must have-bone-yarded his taxi canoes down in Dundalk, Maryland. He's on thg Venore now. "Bing" Miller, who sings his songs Bing Crosby style out at sea, is in town after his long voyage on the SIU tanker. Fort Bridget. "Bing" also donated many fine photos of the trip to be printed in the LOG.Brother Wesley Cunningham writes that he's drydocked in the San Juan Marine hospital for some time to come. We hope his shipmates drop him a line... Dena's Bar down in Houston, Texas, is now on the mailing list for a weekly bundle of LOGs... The weekly LOG will be sailing free of cost to the homes of the following brothers— James Manning of New Jersey, Leonard Getrrett of Texas, William Linker of Pennsylvania, Gus Breitweg of. New York, Abe Wernick of New York, John Abrahamsen of Pennsylvania, Gus Ekelund of Texas, Book Dept.—Master of the Girl Pat, by JDod Osborne, Doubleday Company, $3.00. An adventurer in the merchant marine tells of his various experiences asea and ashore... In the news item mentioning President Truman's recommendation of a huge siun for new ship construction in 1949-1950 we notice a familiar item— one passenger-cargo ship for Mississippi Steamship Company.., Brother Samuel Beattie received good news this week—draft deferment. We presume he hopes it isn't just temporary. Brother Vick D'lndia is aboard the SS Bret Harte... Brother T. E. Dickens is doing some coastwise shipping .on the SS Evelyn...To the Shamrock Cafe down in Houston. Texas —^You cire on the mailing list for a bundle of LOGs.., Brother H.. R. Lowman, the Electrician, says he's trying to recuperate after three. months of hospitalization due to a broken leg. He's down- in Virginia after leaving the Mobile Marine hospital. Brother Leon "Chink" White now doing private business (in the Army down in Camp Pickett, Virginia) requests an Isthmian agreement to prove to another G.I. (ex-NMU) that the SIU has an agreement with Isthmian Line. That NMU guy has a lot to learn. Mainly the fact that the SIU always traveled the road of real representation of the membership, tough organizing programs, democratic rank-and-file operation, and helping other unions in their beefs. 'We shocked the maritime industry by proving to Isthmian seamen that the SIU was the best union to represent them. And they received the greatest security Aemrican seamen can have—an SIU contract. �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. January 21. 1949> THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS 'r:N Hired, Fired Twice, Seafarer Urges Uniform Statutes Fireman Lauds Beef Settling Speed For Seagoing And Shoreside Aliens To the Editor: Gibbs. He told me to go back to the ship and tell the Chief to pay the new Fireman a day's wages and I was to stay aboard the ship as Fireman. This time the Chief had me ordered off the ship, say­ ing I was paid off and had no business on the vessel. I went ashore again and called the Union Hall. Again I gave the story to Red Gibbe. Red told me to wait for him outside the gate, he was coming down. Minutes later Red and Slim, the Doorman, arrived. We went aboard the ship-. They didn't take up much of the Chief's time. He was quickly convinced he had erred. Right now I'm still on the Graves and still Fireman. This is to voice my apprecia­ tion for the fine job Red Gibbs did in handling the beef. George Miller. Jr. Just a few lines to let the in life, and that is to become an and become a full citizen in three American citizen. The merchant months without having to serve membership know of the swell Don't you think something can fleet of his native land may be in overseas. During the war alien Union to which they belong. be done about alien seamen as Soviet hands or sunk. I made a round trip on the seamen sailed in all the war well as the Displaced Persons? areas through the submarine and Waterman Governor Graves FOUGHT WAR Most of our Union oldtimers which paid off on January 7 in mine zones. know about the position the war­ New York. That morning the The wartime alien seamen A shoreside alien has a right time alien seamen find them­ to full-time employment. He fought for the four freedoms Chief Engineer for no good rea­ selves in. Many alien seamen even can sail coastwise if he long before the war and during son told me to pack my bags and are pretty much Displaced Per­ wishes. But an alien seaman is the war and are doing so now. get off when the payoff was com­ sons themselves. barred from coastwise ships, mail Why are the alien seamen re­ pleted. When Patrolman Red Gibbs Look at the analysis below, and passenger ships and govern­ duced to the level of ciiminals and compare the plight of the ment ships. As things are set up and bums? Maybe the men in came aboard I told him my story. alien seamen with what is being now, he averages about three Washington can answer the He investigated the case and told me that the Chief had no good done for the shoreside aliens. Be­ months sailing a year, which question. reason to fire me and I was to Name withheld by request tween 1940 and 1948, about 600,- means that it will take a man 000 shoreside aliens were allow­ quite a few years to have enough (Ed. Nolie: The Union is try­ stay aboard. So, after everything seemed to ed to enter the States. In 1947 time for his final papers. ing to obtain citizenship for be straightened out and the ship alone there were 147,292. Yet A shoreside alien during the alien seamen who ' sailed was paid off, I went ashore and the total number of alien war­ war could enter military service through are war.) had supper before relieving the time seamen showing more than watch at 4 PM. When I returned three years of active duty is less DOWN ARGENTINA WAT and went below, the Chief was than 10,000 in all maritime down there. He saw me and chas­ unions combined. Certainly ed me olit of the engine room. I something could be dpne about learned that he had called for a NEW ORLEANS SPOT this relatively small number. new Fireman to replace me. FOR SEAMEN OKAY, LIMITED JOBS STAY ON! BROTHER ASSERTS For instance, on entry into this I went ashore and called the country as a shoreside alien, a Union Hall and talked to Red To the Editor: man has about the same rights I would like to correct a rumor as a citizen. He can work in any BANG-UP SPEECHES that has been maliciously cir­ industry with an unlimited right AT UNION MEETING culated in this city (New Orto promotion. An alien seamen, l^y contrast, is limited to a single IMPRESSED^ MEMBER eans). industry, and cannot be promot­ It has been said that the Punch To teh Editor : ed from the foc'sle. and Judy, 345 Dauphin Street, A shoreside alien can become I'd like to take this time to New Orleans, doesn't want sea­ a full citizen within five years recognize and appreciate the wis­ men's trade. On the contrary, whether he works or not. An dom of good men in the labor Sthel, the owner, caters to seaalien seaman must have five movement. First, I want to voice menj* e.specially SIU men. years' discharges on American my appreciation of the speech There are rooms topside in the ships. But any time spent in the made by Father Davis of the •'unch and Judy and, at present, hospital, no matter how long, Buenos Aires Catholic Maritime only SIU men live there. In the does not count. And if an alien Club at the" meeting held in New bar down below Binks, the bar­ seaman overstays his 30 day Orleans a few weeks ago. Every tender, and the two barmaids, shore leave he winds up in a member present enjoyed hearing Lucille and Tiny, are all swell dark cellar on Ellis Island. from him. people who believe in giving A shoreside alien is allowed With the Argentine Capitol in the backgroimd, Del Norte Second, I'd like to tip my hat seamen a square deal. to return abroad to visit rela­ crewmembers Carl Richard and Eddie Gonzales find a crew- to a fellow Seafarer. I was im­ I have been here a month and tives or friends and the time he member's camera more to their interest. Shot was taken during pressed and overjoyed by the half and I am sorry I didn't spends counts toward his five a recent cruise of the Delta • speech delivered at that meeting find this place sooner. The years. When an alien seaman is by our Brother member Lindsey Vieux Carre is lousy with bugs paid off and goes ashore in this Williams, who gave a bang-up but I have never seen one in the country, hfs time ashore does not talk on labor. Punch and Judy, count. Should he have to take a His speech made such an im­ Big Santos Garcia, the Clark Job under another flag, all his To the Editor: Max Moore Gable type, was in town. He pression on me and other mem­ previous time on American ships We sailed out of New Orleans is disaounted. He has to start a couple of days before Christ­ mentioned that it has been quite bers present that we can go so a while sinoe he'd been to New far as to say as long as we have No Chilblains Here anew. mas on the SS Alcoa Pioneer. Orleans. ^ He said it was hot men like Brother Williams in our A shoreside alien is not forced We sorta hated to leave since down there, and whether he organization we will never ^op to become a citizen. But an alien there was a good bunch of old- meant the weather we didn't from our position of leadership seaman has only one real chance timers drifting in. Guess they in the inaritime industry. know. were coming to spread their John Bananas was looking As a New York Seafarer at­ wings for the holidays. SICK MEMBER mighty fine since he'd gotten rid tending a meeting in New Or­ Before leaving,, we went up to THANKS UNION of that billy-goat mustache. The leans, let me convey my thanks bid farewell to our good friend, to BuU Sheppard, Johnny John­ FOR XMAS GIFT the Bihg Crosby of the SIU, but office force in New York was ston and Buck Stephens. A good * he looked satisfied sitting there looking sweU; job was.done also by Moon Mul To the Editor: as he was in that large special- George Allen said he was now lins. Paul Warren also de­ I have been in the hospital on made chair shaking like a four- sailing Second Cook. He said serves a vote of thanks for his Stat^-Island since July 7, and leaf clover. We wonder why. that after he quit sailing as fine work with the Brothers in want to thank all the officers and But, very best of luck on your bellyrobber he bega^i to find a the New Orleans Marine hospi­ lot of new friends. members of the SIU for their ef­ trip anyway. Moon. tal. forts to make time and suffering Incidentally, Bull Sheppard Percy Beyer Mall Fields bearable by coming to visit me can well be proud of the way he once a week and bringing me the has improved things since he LOG which I enjoyed very much. took over in the port of New And to those who sent me the Orleans. Keep up the good work. season's greetings and their sin­ We were on our .way to Hali­ No fzosibiUen fingers or nip­ cere sympathy during the holi­ fax, but had to pull into New ped ears on Brother Richard' days I return thanks. I also York because of engine trouble, "Carieriin. Down in New ^nk the Union for the grand which didn't hurt my feelings leans at Lake Ponchartrain' Christmas present of 10 dollars. one bit. In New York I was the Seafarer . finds life warm I sure feel proud that I am a thrilled to see another bunch of member of such a fine Union. and fasp. Caun't blame hini if: oldtimers content to spread their wings in the Big Town.. Wilbur Hunt he's in no. rush to. grab m sMp. To the Editor: Percy Reports On New York Visit �Friday;. January SIU Members Comment On Rule THE SEAFARERS LOG HAPPY DAY IN HAWAII Page Nine Attention To Gangway Job Urged By Wacosta Delegate To the Editor: stand is on this important issue. We feel the company could leave off a few tons of cargo and take on more water. We now call this scow the SS Waterless, in­ stead of the SS Wacosta. The crew is affectionately known as "The dirty thirsty." Our other beef is the fact that we consider the Deck Mainte­ nance's foc'sle too small. There is hardly room for one man to turn around. One guy can't even open his locker door all the way. There is a big vacant room amid­ ships and our contention is that this would be much more suit­ able quarters for everyone con­ cerned. Had a pretty uneventful trip to Bremen and Bremerhaven on this Waterman scow. We did have some pretty good times in To the Editor: Bremen and a few amusing in­ cidents. On the return trip we We the undersigned crewmemhad three members of the fairer bers of the John LaFarge wish to sex as passengers. The Bosun express our opinion of the trans­ said that before we got passen­ portation rule now in effect. This gers the whole deck gang griped issue has been argued pro and about having to work on the con for several months without boat deck; after the passengers producing results. came aboard the whole gang was The issue as it now stands fighting to work up there. would offer a man about seven The beefs on here have been months of employment a year, kept to a minimum because of thus making it impossible for the fact that we have a fine crew him to support a family on such aboard here in all departments. a small income. We also think There are quite a few oldtimers ON THE GANGWAY this rule to be unjust in regards riding this wagon, including Ben to the vacation clause in om The trip was not entirely imMoye, Bill Manley, Eli the Deck agreement. evenfful. Some of the deck gang Engineer, and Tommy Williams, We are submitting this short Steward. There is also a good failed to stand their gangway letter as a means of protesting topside on here. Captain Her­ watches in Bremen. It has been this rule, for in our minds we bert M. Samuels is considerate, stressed many times in the past feel it is unconstitutional and it the importance of standing these impartial and co-operative. deprives the membership of gangway watches and how hard I consider it a privilege to Union rights, such as job secur­ the Union worked to get them. If sail with a master of this charac­ ity. Job security being one of the a guy will give it some consider­ ter. We have two real beefs main rights for which the Union ation he can also see the impor­ here and are requesting that our stands, we feel that nothing representatives take them up tance. If no one is on the gang­ should be done to weaken it. with the company. The first is way, some thief may walk off 25 Crewmembers a water shortage. At the begin­ with the crew's gear. SS John LaFarge I feel the gangway watch is ning of the voyage the water was XXX also good for the company. If a I'ationed four days out to sea man stands his gangway watch and was turned on one hour at properly he may save the com­ each meal time. We feel this is pany thousands of dollars. Long­ inadequate. To the Editor: shoremen in most European ports When the SS Twin Falls Victory put into Kaweiliweil, TJI.. On a motion at our regular THE LINE-UP will steal anything that is not last falb crewmembers had themselves some fun trying out a meeting held aboard this ship, surfboard in the long combers. Included in the picture are: The day woi'kei's and 12 to 4 lashed down or v/elded. It will the Alcoa Cavalier,it was unaniLeonard Azevedo, Wiper: Tony Breda, Wiper: Tom Watson, watch must line up from 4 to 5 also prove very embarrassing to mou.sly decided to forward a let­ Chips and builder of the surfboard: A. Dagg, Oiler: Walt to shower. The wash room is al­ our negotiations committee when ter to you stating that the crew Wilcox, Electrician: F. Buzek, MM: Bayard Davis, Oiler. ways crowded. We would like they appear to renew our con­ of this ship is solidly in favor of Cameraman was E. B. Grothus/ BR. to know what the Headquarters tracts and the company shows the transportation ruling as it-is them actual proof where men at present. have failed to stand gangway Brother Jack Parker gave us watches on numerous occasions. quite a long discussion on the Therefore, when a man fails to subject and we are all in agree­ stand his gangway watch, he is ment on the points he raised. By SALTY DICK putting someone else behind the We'd appreciate it if you'd give eight ball. Come on, gang, let's this letter the usual space in theLOG, so that our Brothers will Suggestion; That the LOG take a trip to Niteroi which lies| Little Joe has bought a record- stand those watches. Red Darley be able to see how we feel about carry a directory of locations across the harbor. You pay two ing machine and most of the Ship's Delegate the rule. Victor Fernandes where LOGs can be found in cruzieros and the trip , takes crew have had their voices tranShip's Delegate foreign ports..." When in Rio about twenty minutes. Travel on scribed.,. Recently I saw an the Flota Cax'ioca. educational meeting which was BAR IN ANTWERP AiTclious Zeke Jablonski made a trip really constructive. NEAR WATERMAN to Pensacola from New Orleans "Blackie" Bankston was respon­ DOCKS GETS LOGS To the Editor: Navy that came to our aid and just to attend a dog race. He sible for the affair. He had all the permitmen conducting the doesn't go for horses but he's To the Editor: took the seaman to a hospital. Although we make many jokes I'm curious to know if there certainly going to the dogs. Yak! meeting the same way we book­ Sometime ago I wrote you ask­ about the Navy and occasionally is any way I can find out if he Yak!... Tom Landa, chef on the men do. The idea was to let have our differences, we must recovered. If so, I would like to Del Norte since she went into them handle the meeting them­ ing that bundles of LOGs be sent still thank them for the jobs they have him contact me, I have service, has signed off. We wUl selves. I'm sure they learned a to the American Bar in Santos, Brazil. Now the Brothers sailing have done in behalf of merchant photographs, for him. His name miss a good man... The best few good pointers. Delta ships are able to catch up seamen. Enclosed is a photo of is Whitey Waggoner, I think he laundryman I've seen on pas­ May I suggest that all sea­ senger ships is Acneal Benoit. on the latest Union doings while one of those times. men get a blood test. Re­ belongs to the SUP. Passengei's and crews have been having a few in their favorite member you are helping your­ Last summer while aboard the Thomas H. Carbarns bar in Santos. well satisfied with his work. self when you take the test. SS Bethore, one of the deck gang Mittany Dorm, 42-18 In Antwerp, Belgium, directly Merlin Bernadas is quilling It pays to be healthy... The became violently ill. It was the Slate College, Pa. Ihe coffee run for an LST job Golden Key restaurant in San­ across the Waterman docks, is a in Ihe Gulf. Twenty days on tos is continually out of LOGs. little bar, presided over by an and len off... Magge Green- This is one place where you ex-seaman, a Belgian named berg, Slewardess on Ihe Clip­ should dine. Mr. Vargas, the Gaarkeuken, his wife and daugh­ per, waving lo Leo on Ihe Del proprietor, makes sure you are ter. We have found these peo­ ple to be very friendly and co­ Norle. They're Mr. and Mrs. well treated. operative. Inasmuch as a Water­ Morselle, you know... William Noi'man Garn is back again. man ship hits this port every Randall is learning Portuguese from a phonograph. His wife Very few can stay aw^ay from other day, I think it would be is Brazilian and he's determ­ the Coffee Rim. Delegate Lewis a good idea to ship LOGs to this ined lo learn her longue... is* a good pencil pusher, so don't bar. Saw Ihe movie "Road House" fail to elect him as recording I have talked with the owner and enjoyed il. I always carry secretary... This trip I noticed and he expressed his willingness Iwo boxes of popcorn wilh me some kicks about the chow, but to receive them and will place inlo a Ihealre. I enjoy Ihe show when the ship arrived in Buenos them on the bar in plain view. thai way...Dick Merrill was Aii'es, the kickers ate aboard ship Edwin Weslphal seen at the Brass Rail looking before going ashore. The food (Ed. Note: Fifty LOGs will awfully happy about some­ in BA is excellent and cheap. be on tap weekly at Mr. Can't savvy-their beef. thing. Gaarkeuken's bistro. All mem­ Tony Gimenez, manager of the Tlze other night we saw the bers are urged to follow Odeon Seafarers Club in St. movie Secret Land, Byrd's ex­ Brother Westphal's lead and Thomas, V.I., plans to open a pedition to the South Pole. Most send in the addresses of bars new place in town. The new of the crew enjoyed it very much which show willingness to re­ spot will be named the China ...No matter where I go, I re­ ceive the LOG, especially bars Doll. Go there for a square deal member Swansea, Wales. This is in ports visited regularly by and a LOG. The barmaid, one city where seamen are well SIU ships. The Bar's address ' ' Wldtey Waggoner being removed {rom the SS Bethore in Gloria, will keep you smiling all treated. The lassies are beauti­ is: Gaarkeuken« 113 Albertdok. Antwerp.) ful, too.. the time. iltilYi 1848; at Guimtwino Bay, Cube, by the Navy* busts Vacation All In Favor 'The Voice Of The Sea' Seeks Pal Stricken Aboard Bethore �T BE S 'E A T A R E R S Page Ten Aid To Widow Of Seafarer Urged By Former Shipmate 13 i-i li! • LOG Tiiai.f. Janaarjr 21. I5i9 Has LOGs December 7. He was 33-years old. To the Editor: . With regard to the recent He died in the prime of life, suc­ , death of our Brother member cumbing to the rigors to which J.James Joyce Millican, and the every seaman's life is subjected. fact that his widow, Christine He left behind a wife, two in­ , Millican, is now in dire financial fants and a third child soon to . circumstances with two infants be born. Jimmy Millican was in every .and a third child on the way, I seaman's strike from the very • would like the following to ap­ early days to the last and most pear in the LOG. recent strike, and it would be a , In- spite of his faults, Jimmy crying shame if his Brother •Millican w^ a firm, staunch and members forgot him now when, militant Union man. I made a jtrip with Jimmy Millican. Dur­ though he's not here, he needs ing the eventful maelstrom of aid. I'm sure that Jimmy's form­ World War II, I made my first er shipmates and friends would trip to sea as Carpenter aboard want to lend a hand in his-wid­ the 20-year-old, Japanese-built ow's t'me of need. Of course this is not a Union flagship of the Calmar fleet, the sponsored appeal, but something SS Calmar. that is entirely up to the men • It was a lulu. The Captain was who knew and liked Jimmy. If This is Mrs. Elsie De Vole, 56-years-old, the Mate was tor­ pedo happy, the Second Mate you want to help Christine Milli- popular waitress at a Brooklyn was a lush, the Third was an AB. can's address is 330 West 95th bar and grill where the LOG The Bosun was fresh from 14 Street, Apartment 22-B, New is always on tap along with the beer. Nobody told us the years ashore in a paint factory. York, N.Y. Sidney Frey name of the place, however. There were only three qualified .Union men in the deck depart­ ment, James Millican, Mike Dindac and Danile Mehias. The rest were kids from Sheepshead Bay cent cab ride from the pier. To the Editor: pr like me, a man with nothing There is no chance of this scow, If you're jumping down Jack­ but shoreside experience. the Sandchief, getting to Jack­ sonville way and have a few Well, shaping up an ignorant sonville, but plenty of other SIU .^and non-union crew, such as we hours to kill in that port, stop in men should find themselves in a at the "Jumping Bean" restaur­ 'were, was no easy matter. It took position to enjoy the chow at the endless patience, hundreds of ex­ ant. It's a newly-opened spot— "Jumping -Bean." Good luck. planations, planning, coercion unveiling took place January 10 Jack and Ruth Hannay. and God knows what else to —and the man whose name is on John Cole straighten everyone out. It was a the door is Jack Hannay, Stew­ ard on many SIU ships and un­ rough deal. til the other day my btmk mate GO SOUTH, BOYS: A ROUGH ROW Jimmy Millican was in there on the SS Sandchief. ROCKY\S WARNING Jack is now aboard a Mar' pitching all the time. It's no 'small job convincing a brand Trade ship, but his wife, Rhth, is To the Editor: Let me warn Dutchy Balz new gold-braided Skipper that in full charge of feeding Jackand Red Campbell to stay in he can't trample all over the sonvillers and Seafarers. Jack tells me that he named it warm climate during these win­ crew on a Union ship, especially I should have a ship that had that old, Calmar the "Jumping Bean" only be­ ter months. verbal agreement. The torpedo cause* there is no SIU Hall in heeded the advice myself, but I 'happy Mate, who had a sideline Jacksonville, otherwise Seafarers came home to dear old New Eng­ of "importing" automobile tires, would have been in the name land to see the little woman somewhere. Now that the shingle and kids at Yuletide. What hap­ 'was hard on Jimmy's nerves. •* Jimmy Millican was a young I is out and the coffee urn is full. pens? I wind-up in bed With •man when he passed away on Jack has invited all Seafarers to pleurisy. drop in and look over the set-up. Now I'm all strapped up and LOGS. TOO lashed to the sack for the next He's willing to act as a postof- three or four weeks. Dutchy flce for any Brothers who want lives in Belmont, Mass, so tell Send in the minutes of to receive mail in that port and him to come home in July, when your ship's meeting to the he'll have copies of the SEA-. it's safe. Red can go to Pitts­ New York Hall. Only in that FAKERS LOG on hand for all burgh in June. way can the membership act I'll be back in circulation about who want them. If things aren't on your recommendations, going too well, Jack tells meJhat March 1, and will be at the New and then the minutes can be a flash of the SIU book will get York Hall if I can scrape up printed in the LOG for the enough cabbage by then. In the you a modest meal. benefit of all other SIU The address is 832 Flagler meantime, send me the LOG, I crews. Street, South Jacksonville, a 20- want to keep track of the boys. Leo "Rocky" While Seafarer Opens New Eatery Send Those Minutes •lie "The Homesteader 99 By NORMAN MAFFIB How long have I been on this scow? Why, Mate, that's hard to say; 'Bout two years a month from now And here I've earned my pay. But I'm really a gambling boy. As you can plainly see And Hoyle's book I've read with joy And Hoyle sure knows me. And so I've bet—and yet Although I really shine My tale is r6ally one of woe; A dollar's seldom mine. . , From gambling blood I musta sprung. For, I've tried to make Chance pay, But, like them, I might as well hung When my cards On the table I lay. Now I don't go much for the wimmen Or the gleam in their sparkling eyes. But for Queens in my hand for a "trimming' Makes me weak in the knees with sighs. So then I bet—and yet These pretty, gentle "things" Were beaten by the Wiper's Stubborn, bearded Kings. Sa gather 'round, pull up a chair ' And table your green-backed hoards, The "points" from "joints" I'll teach you fair. To the click of shuffled pasteboards. The AB in the corner, I just ignore his gleam, His confidence I'll soon turn intfo fear 'Cause I've the cards to make him scream As his pile starts to slowly disappear. And sure, I bet—and yet • . I guess I had to blush, ' My four of a kind, left, behind, Killed by his Royal Flush. " s I know ^at shipping's awfully good. And there's a chance for a change _ , ,..i And I really would if I thought I could, , But the Hall's out of financial range. I know payoff was just today, v - ^ But we held a game last night And after dishing out my pay. Signing on again seemed right. > • You know I bet—and yet I take it sorta hard. Because old Hoyle let me down, "We"drew the wrong darned card. Ross Crewmembers Condemn Use Of Chartered Planes * CHIPS SAWS INTO PROBLEM To the Editor: I would like to know how the rule was passed that an AB without Carpenter's endorsement, registered in Group I, can beat a man with Carpenter's endorsement registered in the same group. The rule seems unfair, I have only Carpenter's papers and ship as nothing else, yet an AB with a green ticket is considered equal to me whether or not he has ever sawed a line. Arnel Bearden ANSWER: The Brother would have a beef if this were so. but an AB, green ticket or not, cannot take a Carpenter's job off the board unless there is not a Carpenter in the Hall. A man with a Carpenter's endorsement, has priority over all ratings in his group, regardless of the amount of time ihey may have on their registration cards. (Continued from Page 6) we were supposed to leave—but didn't. A new 'mag' was installed but it was offtiming with the other engine. They kept on try­ ing to start the old bird until they had worn out their batter­ ies. There were no chargers in Sioux City and no new batteries that would fit the plane. "By midnight we were ex­ hausted ... The machinists admit­ ted we wouldn't be able to fly until 7 the next morning. "Margy, the stewardess, made reservations for us in a hotel-rfour and six to a room. We squawked and she found another place for one and two men to a room. Promptly at seven we were ready to shove off. Hours passed and more promises were made. Those ten dollar bills were getting mighty low. We called Smith and Johnson, told them the plane couldn't be fixed and that it was getting hard to keep warm on that 40-pound baggage deal and the boys were mountains in heavy fog and for getting hxmgry in the bargain. an hour and a half we saw,, "We were assured a substi­ nothing. We thought we heard tute plane would be sent if the the engine missing, when sud­ wreck wasn't fixed. At 9:30 we denly a hole appeared in the were told the plane was ready clouds. We dived for it and saw but at one A.M. we yrere still good old Seattle below us. Un­ on the ground. The , following able to land at the appointed niorning we found they couldn't- spot because of a 45 mile cross get it started... we were told wind, we made for another field we'd have to fly without heat or with a longer runway and land­ ed. lights. "... By two A.M. the next "Well, we got, here and it was morning we boarded the god­ worth it. We have as fine a forsaken icebox... it was imbear- bunch of officers and as swell able and the engines were a Captain as you'd ever meet. pumping cold air in instead of The Captain, L. M. Andreassen, hot air... suddenly, something happened and ,the plane that is more worried about our com­ had been 30 degrees colder than pensation than we are... our meat boxes on our ships "... our experience (shouldn't) got wiarmer. happen to any more crews... the "... Came down again at. Bill­ companies should' carry us ori ings, Montana, where we waited an hour and a half' for bad recognized, dependable, and reg­ weather to clear. We took off ular flight planes. Life is just when we got the aU clear. At too short to gamble it that daybreak we approached the way..." �Friday, January 21. 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven More Unions Join SlU in Fight On EGA Gut $• Colorado Slate Federation of Labors "...vigorously protest against the Hoffman proposal to- .enlarge the bulk category of the Marshall Plan as be­ ing unfair to American citizens and commerce. We again urge the original stipulation, of utilizing American work­ men and ships in moving at least half of cargoes, be maintained." George E. Robertson Secretary-Treasurer Office Employes International Union: "If Mr. Hoffman's new directive is put into effect it will react to the detri­ ment of thousands of skilled American seamen who wiU be thrown into the ranks of the unemployed." Paul R. Hatchings International President i 4; Local 840. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers: "Any attempt to lower the standard of living of American seamen to com­ pete with that of foreign seamen would be just as ridiculous as it would be to employ cheap foreign electricians on some of our Federal power projects. This certainly would be sanctioned by no one, but were it contemplated, we know the seamen would be the first to come to our aid to prevent it. There­ fore, our membership is unanimously against the dastardly plan..." Albert F. Lawrence Recording Secretary Here are excerpts from some of the hundreds of communi­ cations sent by labor unions throughout the nation to President Truman, members of Congress and EGA Administrator Paul G. Hoffman, backing the SIU's stand on the proposal to abandon the 50-50 provision of the law governing Marshall Plan bulk cargo shipments. The statements below from Senators and Congressmen are excerpts of replies sent to the SIU in answer to the Union's protests of the Hoffman plan. Local 494, Bakery and Confectionery Workers* International Union of America: "If such a proposal is carried out it will mean that thousands of American skilled seamen will be out of work and they will have to go on relief. We Americans believe in helping the people of other countries who suffered so much from the last war, but we also should give some consideration to our own workers first." ^ . Anthony P. Dolce President a,, 4. Local 102. Bakery & Confectionery Workers International Union of America: "On behalf of our membership, we urge you to curb the Hoffman proposal to drop American ships from the Mar­ shall Plan bulk cargo carrying. If car­ ried out, thousands of skilled American seamen will be thrown out of work." Humbert Gualtieri Secretary Local 9, Glass Bottle Blowers' Associa­ tion: "There has never been any mention of economy anywhere in the produc­ tion "or transportation of ERP goods except in the merchant marine, and we fail to see any economy in saving the difference between American and foreign freight rates when this action will throw the 14,000 men directly em­ ployed on the 300. ships now engaged in hauling these bulk cargoes out of employment." John Vansldver Secretary i • 1. Headquarters District No. 15. Interna­ tional Association of Machinists: "... a project which would seriously affect the weKare of American sea­ men and cause widespread unemploy­ ment and injury to our merchant ma­ rine; and we believe that this is a clear violation of the law..." Clinton H. Brown Secretary-Treasurer Congressmen, Senators Pledge Support Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson (D., Tex.): "The Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee, of which I am a member, is going to consider this proposal in some detail, and I will not forget your suggestions about this mat­ ter." 4 4. 4i Rep. Edward A. Garmatz (Dw Md.): "In view of the serious results such change would cause, and the necessity for maintaining a strong merchant fleet and preventing unemployment among our experienced seamen, you may rest assured that I shall devote my best efforts to seeing that the present plan is unchanged." 4. Rep. Walter B. Huber (D., Ohio): "You may rest as.sured that your views will receive my most serious consideration. I shall confer with... others so that more members may be better informed regarding this legisla­ tion." 4. Si 4. Rep. John J. Allen, Jr. (R., Calif.): "I was in favor of the fifty percent provision when it was adopted, and I persist in this view." _ 4, 4, 4, . Sen. Lester Hunt (D.. Wyo.): "I want to assure you that I will give this matter close consideration when it comes before me. I appreciate very much receiving the viewpoint of the Seafarers International Union." i, X Rep. Millet Hand (R., N.J.): "I am very much opposed to the ECA using less American shipping. I was quite active, along with other members of my Committee, in insert­ ing in the Foreign Assistance Act an amendment requiring the use of Am­ erican shipping. The Administrator is apparently taking advantage of the lan­ guage 'so far as is practicable'." 4. 4. Rep. Wayne L. Hays (D., Ohio): "I heartily agree with your stand relative to the proposal made by ECA Administrator Paul G. Hoffman. I as­ sure you that I will use all my influ­ ence to see that the original intent of the Marshall Plan which called for handling at least 50 Wcent... on Am­ erican ships manned by American sea­ men is adhered to." Rep. Frank W. Boykin (D.. Ala.): "I shall do all in my power to insure that ar least Iralf of the so-called "Mar­ shall Plan" cargoes be carried in Am­ erican bottoms. You can count on my full cooperation in all efforts to build up and maintain the American mer­ chant marine." 4. 4. t Rep. George H. Fallon (D., Md.): "I believe this is a matter Congress will eventually have to act on. You may be sure of my efforts and support in having at least fifty percent of these cargoes canied in American ships." 4* 4* 4* Rep. Donald L. Jackson (R., Calif.): "I- have read the publication (SEA­ FARERS LOG) with keen interest and found it most informative. I appreciate your kindness in forwarding it on to me." Sen. Elmer Thomas (D., Okla.): "I assure you I shall be glad to give same careful consideration. Hoping to be able to help out along the line of your suggestions." 4 4 4 Sen. Sheridan Downey (D., Calif.): "I am very much aware of the im­ pact on our merchant marine if ECA bulk cargo is carried by foreign regis­ try ... I am extremely anxious to pro­ tect and advance our merchant marine and you may be sure I am following this situation with the greatest of in­ terest and desire to be of assistance." 4 4* 4 '' Rep. Angier L. Goodwin (R., Mass.): "I fully agree with you and your or­ ganization in this matter, and as far as I am concerned, I intend to support any resolution, bill or sentiment to that end." United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America: "In common with millions of other patriotic conscientious Americans, we were shocked to read of jmur decision ... We are willing to carry the tax load the program entails ... but when you ask thousands upon thousands to give up our jobs too, I think that is carrying things too far and defeating the purposes of the European aid pro­ gram ... A few more blows of the same kind could well reduce our merchant marine to the same impotent ineffectu­ al status that prevailed on Dec. 7, 1941 ... I sincerely hope that you i-econsider your actions." William L. Hutcheson General President 4 4 4 Maryland Legislative Committee o£ Brotherhood of Railway and Steam* ship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Ex­ press and Station Employees: "The effect of the institution of such an un-American policy would be to help foreign ships i*un American ships off the sea. To economize on the trans­ portation of ERP would have the net result of destroying the positions of some 14,000 men employed on approxi­ mately three hundred ships which trans­ port these bulk ... ERP cargoes; and to destroy thousands of other American jobs now employed- in repairing, ser­ vicing and supplying these American ships." Eugene I. Paynter Chairman 4 4 4 Local 2, International Photo-Engravers Union: "It seems inevitable that Miv Hoff­ man's proposed action would cause widespread unemployment, and we are therefore humbly requesting yoiu- sup­ port in the Seafarers' request." Corresponding Secretary Melvin Snitzer 4 4 4 Local 13, International Jewelry Workers Union: "Our organization has gone on record to back up the Seafarers International Union in their most reasonable request. May we, therefore, ask that you lend a hand to protect these men against the loss of their jobs which undoubtedly will occur if Mr. Hoffman's program goes through." James J. Bambrick Labor Relations Director (Cotttinned on Page 12) SJU IN RECORD at a time when as many ships as possible should be in operation on the high seas. SucA action would be contrary to the EXTENSION OP REMARKS .preijent law which insists that a mini-, oP mum of 50 percent of bulk cargoes be) shipped in American bottoms, and would HON. JOHN J. ROONEY deprive thousands of American seamen: OP NEW YORK of work. IN THE HOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES I am glad that the Seafarers interna- i tional Union of North America, Atlantic' Thursday, January 13,1949 and Gulf district, affiliated with the Mr. ROONEY". Mr. Speaker, I am sure American Federation of Labor, has taken that without exception every Member of. a prominent part in protesting Mr. Hoff­ (this House is definitely against the pro-' man's proposal; Under the permission fpQsal of EGA Administrator Hoffman to heretofore granted me by the House; I ship all bulk cargoes under the Marshall include with these remarks a splendid plan in vessels flying foreign flags. I article which appeared in the January 7; ' have vigorously protested that this would 1949, issue of the Seafarers Log, weekly help ruin our American merchant marine publication of that union: t Shipments Under the Marshall Plan On January 13, Represenlalive John J. Rooney (D., N.Y.) inserted into the Congressional Record the editorial from the January 7 issue qi the LOG entitled "The Facts, Mr. Hoffman." In placing the editorial in the Record, Congressman Rooney said that he was glad that the Seafarers had taken "a prominent part in protesting Mr. Hoffman's proposal." On January 17, Congressman Abraham J. Multer (D., N.Y.) inserted into the Congressional Record a letter from Paul Hall. Secretary-Treasurer of the SIU. A&G District, re-stating' the Union's position on the Hoffman proposal. Next week the LOG will carry the complete remarks of Congressman Mulier who said "The position of the Seafarers International Union is sound." �Page Twelve J i'l I ' [•i m TOE SEAFARERS LOG Priday, January 21, 1949 Labor Solidly Behind SfU In EGA Fight (Contimied from Page 11) Washington State Federation of Labor: "Speaking for 695 AFL Unions affili­ ated with the Washington State Fede­ ration of Labor, I respectfully urge you to use your influence to prevent the adoption of the proposal... Saving money at the expense of the American worker engaged in transportation, ap­ pears to be a certain aid to unrest at home. The American Federation of La­ bor has been a solid supporter of the Marshall Plan but, as a State branch of the AFL, we vigorously oppose any recommendation to save money which may threaten our American standard of living and throw our citizens out of empl03Tnent." E. M. Weston President 4- t 4" Local 106, Office Employes Interna­ tional Union: "Should Mr. Hoffman's new directive be effective it will be detrimental to thousands of our American seamen, and cause heavy imemploymeht." C. J. Frick Secretary-Treasurer 4. ib Local 534, International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers: "Local 534, IBPSPMW, disapproves action contemplated" to be taken by Paul G. Hoffman regarding Marshall, Plan bulk cargoes to be shipped ICQ percent entirely in foreign ships, there­ by flouting law as it stands now,. and also throwing many, many workers out of jobs. The law by Congress says 50 percent only in foreign ships." Ruth Trageser Secretary Leonard C. Daniel President 4. 4 t Local 10, Internaiibnal Stereotypers and Electrotypers Union: "Your action. if' successful will cause most of the American shippers to take their ships off the seas, thus creating a larger layoff and unemployment line in these United States. Further, the ship repair companies will lay off men, as will other industries connected." F. A. McBride Secretary ' 4» 4> 41 Local 1, Brotherhood of Painters, Deco­ rators ft Paperhangers of America: "We are aware that this action will ditectly throw thousands of men out of employment on the ships, in addition to others, such as shipyard workers and the merchants who supply the ships.We further know that in a les.ser de­ gree every industry will be affected ad­ versely by this proposed move." Joseph Kant(»ski Recording Secretary 4 i Local- 18032, Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers: "If a government official can publicly make such a statement defying an act of Congress, how can we expect the rest of the Citizenry to conform to the laws of our country? Frankly, to this organization of law-abiding citizens, this does riot make sense. In fact," it smacks of anarchy." Milton Weintraub Secretary-Treasurer 4, 4 4 Local 282. Amalgamated Ass'n of Street, Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employees: ~ "At our last regular membership meeting (Dec.-22) -our membership went on record in support of the Seafarers International Union because Paul G. Hoffman's pJan would sweep the Am­ erican merchant marine from the seas." James B. Deane President 4 4 4 Local B-1442. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers: "...we deem it necessary to disap­ prove the conditions stated by Paul Hofihnan, EGA Administrator, in his letter, dated December 3, 1948." Charles E. Reynolds Recording Secretary Branch Meetings It'? IV The next regular member­ ship meeting will be held Wednesday evening. Jan. 28 at 7 P. M. in all ports. With' the exception of New York, all branches hold their meet- . ings in their own halls. New York meetings are held in Roosevelt Auditor­ ium. 100 East 17th Street, comer of Fourth Avenue. These sessions are a good chance for you to hit the: deck and speak your piece.; Froni the meeting place .comes the ideas, rules and regulations responsible for. the effective .Junctioning of our Union. Take an active part, in the SIU. Make sure yoq're at' the meeting. Remember, the. time is 7 P.M. All Brothers: must show up promptly. > A little known provision of program of increasing passenger 000 worth of pig lead in the 000 worth of food every day, the 1936 Merchant Marine Act and tanker vessels in the Am­ double bottoms. This vessel was according to a survey of sea­ hit the news this week when erican merchant marine is one sold by the Commission for going appetites made by the the American Export Lines re­ 20,000-ton passenger-cargo ship, about $65,000 on .an "as is, where American Merchant Marine In­ turned its entire operating dif­ costing an estimated $14 million, is" basis. It has been estimated stitute. Covering 1,600 merchant ferential subsidy for the period to be built for the. Mississippi that the Government has lost vessels, the study lists as daily 1938-1948 to the government. Shipping Company. It would more than a half million dollars requirements 42,852 pounds of meat and poultry, 14,400 pounds T'he- cwnpany returned over $5 have luxury accommodations for in these salfes. of coffee, 7,500 pounds of wheat tnillibn. Other companies to do at least 234 persons. Program is 4 4 4 flour, 6,000 pounds of sugar, the same are Mississippi and to go into effect on July 1, if The Government has posted a i,ykes Brothers. The Govern­ Congress appropriates the neces­ warning that • yellow fever has 3,240 dozen eggs, 2,500 pounds ment expects to recapture $26 sary .fimds. been found in Panama. U.S. of fresh butter and 6,000 pounds million of $36 million paid out 4 4 4 quarantine officials - have been of potatoes. On the average it under operating subsidies. The A Government investigation ordered to take special precau­ costs $2.40 daily to feed a sea­ little known provision in the has brought to light the fact that tions in respect to ships coming man. d936 Act applies to companies the Maritime Commission has from the Isthmus. The outbreak 4 4 4. whidi signed ten-year contracts sold a number of vessels con­ in Panama is the first in twenty Threat of a tug strike in New for ^bsidies. If at the end of taining valuable lead ballast years. ^ York ended .'.ast week when the fhe 10-year period they can without taking into consideration tugmen were granted a 12 per­ 4 4 4 .show they needed the money to the presence of the metal. One Crews of American merchant cent. wage increase and fringe continue operating, they need not ship contained more than $200,- ships consume in excess of $192,- benefits. areturn the funds. If their return is over a certain figure they redum a portion or all of the government funds. This unusual bit of legislation is not found in any other field where subsi­ By LOUIS COFFIN heating were the order of the the same as elsewhere, with fink Knowing the men had no dies are granted. day. halls supplying most of the men. strong union to protect them, the As the SIU swings into the 4 4 4 There wei-e no showers aboard It was a plain case of dog eat shipownei-s lopped off the few A threat that the government eleventh year of its existence as ships in those .days. Instead, the dog in-those days and the ship­ decent shipboard conditions. would enter the steamship serv­ a potent force in the improve­ men had to use diidy, old. buckets owner capitalized neatly on the Then, they began whittling away ice between U.S. and Alaska was ment of standard "ffer the Amer­ for washing clothes and situation. By using one seamen on wages. The race was fast voiced by Representative Jack­ ican seamen, our progress is em­ bathing. against another, the operators and furious as the operators son, of Washington. The Con­ phasized when I look back to On top of all this, the union managed to cut wages, such as competed with each other in cut­ gressman stated that if private my early experiences on the supphed very .little • on-the-spot they wei-e, to a point so low that, ting down pay scales. operators couldn't do the job waterfront, back to 1919. With the greedy shipowners on after the 1921 strike, rated men the government would, just as i That was the time of the old representation. .^^lose officials drew as little as $38 a month. one side and bullying Skipper-s, it does between New York and ISU, which haj^ contracts- with who did cover -ships collected dues, but performed few duties. All in all,, seafaring was not an Mates and Engineers on the the Canal Zone. practically all the American Disputes arfeing as a result of enviable profession from then un­ other, the seamen were helpless. 4 4 4 companies. The wage scale was shipboard conditions, xepairs . and til the late r930s. Between 1919 No surprise then that there was a return to the slave days that Two new .records on imports pretty fair and overtime was overtime were generally, settled existed before the Seamen's Act at the port of Philadelphia were payable in excess of eight hours. in favor of the ship operator. was passed in 1915. From'1921 established on Jan. 10. The first Howevei', the union had no hir­ to 1934 seamen were really flat was the arrival of 17,400 tons of ing halls, such as we now enjoy, Reprraentation of the kind we on their backs. scrap metal from Japan. Ship­ j Neither did we have the ad­ now enjoy was unheard of in ping circles said only one car­ vantage of the 40-hour week in those days. The selfish motives MORE TROUBLE go of this type has reached port, nor the 44-hour week at of these so-called union offi­ The depression added another Philadelphia since the war. The sea, except with very few com- cials of the old organization of scourge for the embattled sea­ seamen contributed much to the other record was set when 17,- I panies. men to contend with—the ccunwrecking of the union in the 000,000 gallons of oil arrived munists came on the scene. Be­ j Probably saddest of all was the 1921 strike., from the Middle East. It was tween the communists' propa­ the largest single day's importa­ I fact that the heads of the unions Shipping in those jiays, ganda, the shipowners' stooges tion by one company. Recipient I appeared- to be in no way con­ whether or not a man carried a andthe depression a seaman's was the Gulf .Oil Corporation. cerned with the seamen's prob­ book, was a messed-up affair. life was hell on earth. lems, as they were with the solid 4 4 4 In view of this history, it ig ownership of the three depart­ Government-owned vessels got their men through established and 1921, shipping was not too interesting to study those factors An electrically wound, chron­ ments. fink rirills on all coasts. Crews bad and seamen seemed fairly •which have made seafaring a re-, ometer not only regulates 570 BAD CONDITIONS for privatelyHjwned ships on the well satisfied. clocks aboard the' new British spectable profession, with good East and Gulf coasts were ship^ Despite the fact that the wage liner Caronia but also automatic­ But when the strike was lost, wage& and first-class Union con­ ally advances or retards them in scale was fair, it was not of ped directly from company ofr. the weaknesses in the bid ISU ditions and imsurpassed on-theconformance with longitudinal particular importance because too fices, from crimp halls and .vari­ became very evident and the spot representation. changes as the ship sails" east or much else was wrong. Living ous seamen's institutes. "Yeiy shipowners were quick to take (This is the first of two articles conditions aboard ship were very few men.were shipped-from the advantage of the situation. De­ of past %nd present waterfront west. poor. Blue linen, horse blank­ union halls. moralized and fearful of losing conditions. The second arti^ 4 4 4 Conditions on. the West Coast ets, tin and porcelain dishware what little^ security, they-had j the will appear in a forthcoming Among the ships planned unissue of the LOG.) •der the Maritime Commission and large foc'sles, without proper and the^Great Lakes-were much seamen; were easy- victims.- - - Shipping Was Heii On Earth In 'Good Old Days' �I Friday. January 21. 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Faga Tmxieen Seamen Leave Their Marks - On Selves By HOMER (Red) SPURLOCK Tattooing is old. It is an art as old as rubbing two sticks to­ gether to make fire. It wiU sur­ vive any world-wide catastrophe save the atomic bomb, so strong is the urge in man for selfdecoration. Strangely enough, there, has been very little written about this ancient and honorable art, despite its great age, despite the fact that there are tens of thous­ ands of men and women in the world today carrying on their bodies the mark of the tattooer's needle. Tattooing was introduced into the United States by American sailors returning from long voy­ ages to Burma and India, al­ though in the Far East it had been used for centuries fo make caste marks and to identify a man with his occupation and a woman with hers. It created no little sensation when it was first brought into this country over a hundred TO A CHESTyeare ago, and many a hard-bitTrtt ten old shellback was compelled oeep* CRADit OP by his friends to divest himself of his shirt wherever ho may have been—^in a bar, or a street corner, or taking a quiet cup of or the Ordinary Seaman I sailed .frustrated spinsters from town to sack" before his own fireplace— to Chile with in '42 who showed town. Tlie best ink in the world for to reveal to his cronies the ex- life-like hinges at evei-y joint of tattooing comes from Germany ti'aordinary marks in. red, blue, his arms and legs. The crew of any SIU ship sail­ and Japan; the best designs from and green he carried on his arms ing the seas today can boast of the Orient. The giant squid sup­ and chest. its tattooed lads. Stars or ques­ plies the indelible dye from EVERYBODY DOES IT tion mai-ks tattooed on the lobes which the ink is produced. For The custom spread. Like Sir of the ears are common enough. that reason, all mariners should Walter Raleigh's pipe artd tobac­ The cock and pig designs tat­ take note and remember that co, it caught on and became tooed on the instep of either foot squids have a very important popular overnight, especially —^the old talismans against place in the industrial market of among that class of men who drowning—are seen every day. the world, even if they won't toiled on sailing vessels and .The words "hold fast" en­ look you in the eye, and travel along the-waterfronts of the At­ graved on the second joints of backwards instead of forwards. lantic Coast. the fingers of the hands don't SPOT DRAWINGS Pretty soon, the soldiers them- merit even a second glance. • selves took to tattooing and Many of these tattooes are The sketches which accompany spread it far into the hinterland traditional, of course, and have this article were both made on and along the. trails that opened interesting histories behind them. the spot, during the actual busi­ up the West to the settler. And For instance, the words I men­ ness of the tattooing. It is quite generally accepted dm-ing the Gay Nineties, certain tioned above, "hold fast", have that there are two qualities sentimental actresses and cabaret come down to us from the rough which a man should possess be­ damsels discovered the creamy days of sailing before the mast, fore he submits himself to the softness of the thigh and calf of­ when a sailor spent most of, his fered quite attractive sites on waking moments skirting along stinging of the bees hidden in which to inscribe a lover's name, the clews handling sail, when the needle: first of all, he should or a butterfly, or two red hearts just one slip—one lazy moment be sure he wants the design he pierced by the arrow of Cupid. on his part—might send him has chosen, for it will be with Even royalty and the philand­ plunging down to a watei-y him the rest of his life; and, sec­ ond, he must be able to stand a ering blue bloods of Old New. grave. England picked up the art, -and Those eight little letters on his many a fine gentleman has gone knuckles served him as a con­ to meet his Maker with inked stant remainder.of the split sec­ designs under his Irish linen ond tenuity of man's existance nightshirt. Booth, the man who on this eai-tli. ' shot Lincoln, was tattooed on the Who knows, maybe he felt right forearm. that, if fingers could read, then But it was the sailorman who said fingers would do very well kept the art alive and flourishing, to adhere to the suqcinct in­ and so it will always be. scription on their backs.. • His arms and torso have be­ CUT IT NEATLY come a colorful playground of his And so it goes. Your watchmany voyages to strange and farflung places. His body sports ond tenuity of man's existence such things as writhing snakes, perforation marks encircling his fire-breathing dragons, vessels neck and the rather terrifying under full sail, daggers dripping words imderneath: "cut on the blood, shapely maidens in the dotted line." costume of Eve, eagles, anchors, If he's a sailor, he can get ags, flowers, skulls, chains, and away with it. I remember being told about the grizzled old Bosun what have you. who rolled through life with a MONEY-SAVER large swallow tattooed in full Nor is there any poverty of flight across his forehead from invention among your seafaring temple to temple. man of yesterday and today. On I never met the man, but I the contrary, . often times the can well imagine the flurry of hundreds of standard designs to excitement this courageous char­ choose from will not satisfy him acter causes as he sat himself a whit, and he comes up-with' down to supper in a diner aboard something which he can call his one of our nation's crack cross­ very own. country trains. Witness the case of^ the Able You know the kind of train I Seaman who had a perfect set of mean, one of those that carry a blue socks tattooed upon-his feet, j cargo of bored business men and fair amount of pain—that kind to sob aloud; lesser men have of maddening and persistent pain fainted outright. I am not ex­ that sets the nervous system wild aggerating. Nothing carries a and runs up and down the gang­ man through the ordeal of hav­ lia setting fire to every single ing a large piece completed but thing it touches. pure guts. That, and the innate Luckily for both Murray and pride in his soul which stiffens Lincoln, they possessed to a fine him, makes him suffer most any­ thing rather than prove cowardly degree these two qualities. to the ring of his shipmates Brie-fly, a tattoo is put on in gathered round him. this manner: The customer picks But to get on with the tattoo— —from large posters hanging from the walls with literally hun­ with each inch or so of the draw­ dreds of colored drawings—a de­ ing, the tattoo artist dips his sign which interests him, and needle in the ink again, after then sits dov/n on a chair with having first wiped off the excess the artist facing him. We shall blood and ink which has marred say that he has chosen a large the pure line on the working sur­ black panther with bloody red face of the skin. claws, which he desires to have After the whole outline has done on the hairy part of his been accomplished, the artist be­ forearm. gins the "filling in" process, that Fii-st of all, the tattoer deftly is, working in the solid masses shaves the arm and rubs it in the design in black, red, and thinly with vaseline.' He then green inks. takes a celluloid stencil of the FIRST LOOK drawing and, dusting' it with lampblack, affixs it to the When the tattooer has finished smoothly shaven surface. his work, he treats the wound The stencil comes away leav­ with a sponge soaked in a ger­ ing in its wake a perfect outline micide solution. The wound-— of the desired tattoo. Next, giv­ for that is what it is, and should ing the courageous subject ample be treated as such—is then cov­ time to light his pipe or cigaret, ered with a light bandage. At this stage, the tattoo mark he takes the man's arm firmly by the wrist and rests it on his itself is rather a disappointing • thing to observe. The lines are knees. oozing drops of blood, the design Then he sets about his work. appears smeared, the ink has The point of the needle is dipped mingled with the vaseline form­ into a fluid solution of black ink ing ugly blots, and the whole and glycerine, and, the tatperformance seems to have been tooer, starting from the bottom a complete fiasco, and generally, of the drawing, begins his work. the subject wishes he had gone out and got drunk instead. IT SURE HURTS Actually, I have been informed, It is only after the tattoo has the needle does not penetrate lost its soreness, has "scabbed deeper than one thirty-second of off", has shed itself of super­ an inch into the epidermis. fluous skin and color, that the Frankly, I am skeptical of such true design asserts itself. Then, frivolous scientific measurement. the lines may be observed to be crisp and clear, the colors bright, My feelings during the time I and, the skin underneath, healthy had a nine-inch ^dragon put on and elastic again. my arm was something akin to that form of medieval torture, which plucked out the toenails The Editor thinks Brother of the poor unfortunate with redSpurlock's discourse should be hot pinchers. a source of enlightenment to art Buzz-buzz-buzzzz goes that lovers. He wonders if the es­ pesky little needle. The pain thetic value of the mastezinces, doubles, ti*ebles, stumbles over it­ which many seamen carry with self, intensifies, becomes ex­ them would not be better appre­ cruciating, unbearable. ciated through a public exhiStrong men have been known J tion. Not before July, though. 7?^TroOlN5- of TOMMY " CEACHtE" MURRAY PUEJTTO A»C6-. —lUustrations By Homer (Red) Spuxloefc �THE SEAFARERS Page Fourteen LOG Friday. January 21. 1949 Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief B O S T O — Chairman, E. Bayne. 13; Recording Secretary. R. J. Lee. 47958; Reading Clerk. E. B. Tilley. 75. A&G Shipping From Dot. 29 To Jan. 12 PORT DECK REG. ENG. REG. STWD3. REG. REG. TOTAL DECK SHIPPED ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED SHIPPED SAVANNAH — Chairman, E. M. Bryant. 25806; Recording Secretary and Reading Clerk, A. C. Beck, 34786. SHIPPED TOTAL Reading of previous Savannah minutes. Secretary - Treasurer's (FIGURES NOT RECEIVED) Boston report x-ead and accepted. Agent • 186 558 178 194 136 117 124 377 Drawdy i-eported that shipping in New York 35 24 26 85 17 14 13 Philadelphia 44 J)ast week had been pretty good 78 63 117, 258 115 99 58' Baltimore !. 272 for port this size. Three vessels 23 33 27 83 23 12 Norfolk: 12 47 are expectbd in during the week • (FIGURES NOT RECEIVED) Savannah ahead. Minutes qf previous meet­ 36 36 23 95 12 12 9 33 ings of other Branches, read and Tampa 68 54 67 189 23 31 Mobile 32 86 accepted. Communication from 89 74 104 267 106 79 132 New Ox-leans 317 Brother Matthews dealing with 41 34 103 28 65 52 47 1'64 assessment and the procedure for" Galveston 37 38 17 92' 63 68 66 West Coast Ports 197 taking a book out of retirement (FIGURES NOT RECEIVED) San Juan read and accepted. One minute 634 555 541 1,730 560 493 1,537 of silence in memory of departed GRAND TOTAL 484 Brotheis. Trial committee was elected to hear charges against Seafarers' fight against the plan for publication. Agent Rentz re­ plan had been postposed for one member accused of not standing to abandon" the 50 percent piovi- ported on progress of Union's month as a result of the pressure relief fireman's job for which he sion governing Marshall Plan fight against Hoffman plan. He brought by the SIU and the rest was paid. Under Good and Wel­ bulk cargo shipments. The beef is scheduled to speak on radio of "the maritime industry. He fare various subjects of Union is by no means over, he added, Sunday, Jan. 16 at 7:05 p.m. reported there was a possibility interest were discussed, among and urged all hands to write to along with representative of that some companies will charter them: minimum time on i-elief their Congressmen advising that MM&P to discuss dangers to Liberties from Maritime Commis­ job, permitmen attending meet­ the plan be dropped. He in­ American shipping industry in sion for Army cargoes. Shipping, ings, keeping the Hall clean and formed members that data on the ECA proposal. He added that he said, looks pretty good for the having a permanent Patrolman in ships scheduled to ai-rive in this the response to the SIU protests coming two weeks. Agent con­ Savannah. Trial Committee find­ port would be posted on bulletin have been very favorable. Patrol­ cluded his report by asking all ings read and accepted. board. Patrolman's and Dis­ men's and Dispatcher's reports Brothers who have baggage held 4. 4. 4, Greenbaum and J. H. Pens wick. patcher's reports accepted. Oath accepted., Hospital committee re­ in the Hall for more than a year, NEW YORK—Chairman, LindVoted to contact Mobile Agent of Obligation administered to ported. Tallying Coimnittee to call for same. He added that sey Williams. 21550; Recording on date of sailing of an Alcoa four men. One minute of sil­ elected. One minute of silence in in future all baggage will be ship because of transportation ence in memorj' of departed memoiy of departed Brothers. dated so that time limitation can Secretary. Freddie Stewart, 4935; rule. Under Good and Welfare, Brother^. Under Good and Wel­ Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. be placed in effect. Members Reading Clerk, Robert Matthews, the Agent discussed the Cities fare, there was discussion of the with 350 members pi-esent. elected to serve on Tallying 164. Service campaign. Adjourned at duties of the various ratings Committee are Louis Neira, El­ 4. £ if 7:45 p.m. with 7.5 bookmen pres­ aboard ship and of the obliga­ mer Bailey, M. J. Blanton, Minutes of previous meetings NORFOLK—Chairman, James ent. tions members had to Union. Charles Stringfellow, John Mor­ in this and other Branches lead Boyles, 34587; Recording Secre- rison, and Arvel Beaidon. Meet­ and accepted. Secretary-Treas5. 5. 4. 4^ 4 i lary James Baker, 44348; Read­ ui'ex-'s report read and accepted. NEW ORLEANS — Chairman, PHILADELPHIA — Chairman, ing Clerk, Kenneth Rice, 48561. ing adjourned at 8:10 P. M., with Port Agent discussed the status 300 members present. E. Sheppard, 203; Recording Sec­ Don Hall 43372; Recording Secre­ of shipping as it affected New if if if retary, Henry Gerdes, 23362; tary, G. H. Seeburger, 6932; Other Branch minutes read and TAMPA — Chairman, C. Star­ Yoi'k. He pointed out that the Reading Clerk. Jack Parker, Reading Clerk. W. Gardner, accepted. Communications read tugboat situation which threat­ and accepted: 1) Letter from ling, 6920; Recording Secretary. ened at one point to develop in­ 27693. 42941. Governor Tuck advising Agent R. H. Hall, 26060; Reading Clerk, to a strike i-esulted in sevex-al New Orleans and othei' Branch Minutes of other Branch meet­ that his is dispatching a labor C. Lee, 70. • operators diverting their ships to minutes heard and accepted, ex­ ings read and accepted. Patrol­ representative from his office to Minutes of previous meeting other ports. Elections wei-e held cept that part of Savannah min­ man gave Agent's report, which confer with him: 2) Letter from read and accepted. Read minutes for six-man committee to serve ' utes calling for extension of ship­ Matthews on retired books. in other Branches. Agent re­ as General Tallying Committee. ping,, cards. New Orleans finan­ Agent reported on business of ported on status of shipping. He Elected wex-e Sam Luttrell, Mil­ cial report accepted, as were the Port in past two weeks. He in­ commented on fine way in which ton Williams, Pete Larsen, Matt Secretary-Treasurer's and Head­ formed membership that AFL men on SS Florida have been Fields, Ed .Mooney and D. Mease. quarters' reports. Agent reported committee out of Washington manning the ship. There are The committee was instructed to business of Port in good shape. was conducting a statewide reg­ rarely any beefs on this vessel. prepai-e a report .immediately Shipping was pretty good, he was accepted. Election of Tally­ istration progrkm with a view to Agent's and Secretary-Treasurer's upon completion of the vote said, and would continue that ing Committee, with following getting all organized labor to way for a while. Practice of inen being accepted: John Brady, vote out of office phony politi­ reports accepted. • Members stood count to be px-esented to the leaving the Cavalier and the Cor­ Charles Palmer, Casimir Szyman- cians who had passed anti-labor for one minutes out of respect to membership. One minute of sair in Mobile and rejoining in j ski, William Lord and George laws. Following were elected as memory of departed Brothers. silence in memory of departed Under Good and Welfare, several Brbthexs. Under Good and Wei- • New Orleans was denounced by: Seeburger. Motion carried to Tallying Committee for port: Brothei-s took the deck and there fax-e several members took the . Agent, who said replacements accept Secretary-Treasurer's fi­ Brothers Wynn, Rice, Boyles; was considerable discussion on a floor and nxade corxstructive sugwould be shipped. Agent's report nancial report and report to the Baker, O'Neal and Eddins. Un­ variety of subjects, all pertinent gestibns iix the interest of the accepted. Patrolmen's and Dis­ membership. Under Good and der Good and . Welfare sevei-al general welfare. « patcher's reports heard and ac­ Welfare thei'e was discussion on members spoke on conditions to the welfare of the Seafarers. shipping. A collection was taken cepted. SUP, Lakes and special prevailing in the maritime indus­ minutes filed. Ships' minutes up for the annual March of try. Meeting adjoui'ned with 225 Dimes campaign in behalf of members present. children stricken with infantile if % if paralysis. Agent was instructed (Continued from Page 1) American vessels at market rates MOBILE — Chairman, Oscar now reads j that he need not use for American vessels. There to send proceeds to campaign headquarters. One minute of Stevens, 115; Recording Secre­ American ships unless they are would be no exceptions unless silence in memory of departed tary, James L. CarrolL 14; Read­ "available • at market xates,'' in- the' Maritime Commission were dispatched to LOG. Four men Brothers. Meetirrg adjourned at ing Clerk. Harold J. Fischer, 59. terpreting "market rates" to able to cextify absolutely that Obligated. Minute of silence for 7:50 .p.m. with 179 members in mean world rates not American Amexdcan ships were not avail- >. Minutes of previous Port meet­ departed Brothers. Voted to attendance. rates. r iable at American rates. Neither . ing read and accepted. Motions check Alcoa ships for stores and At present, world txamp xates Hoffman nor any other admitiif if i carried to read only new busi­ slopchest. Meeting adjourned at BALTIMORE—Chairman, Wil­ ness of the various Port meet­ on bulk cargoes are about two istrator would be making policy 8:20 p.m. with, 320 bookmen liam Renlz, 26445;> Recording ings. Secretary-Treasurer's fbiah- dollars a ton below American decisions on the issue. ' present. Hoffman covex-ed up his con­ Secretary, Ben Lawson, 894; cial report read ^and accepted. rates. However, several com­ % % if Reading Clerk, A1 Stansbury, Motion carried to accept tele- mentators have pointed out that sternation at the uproar his origthe U. S. Government, which mal order had cxaated by issuGALVESTON—Chairman, Ray 4683. pays for the Marshall Plan, in- ing a statement to the effect that Sweeney, 20; Recording SecreMotion carried to suspend reg­ eluding all shipping, recaptures the amount of coal needed for lary, Jeff Morrison, 34213; Read­ ular order of business and deal much of the extra freight paid France alone this winter would ing Clerk, Jack Kelly, 10. with obligations and charges. Six American companies through be so great that .he would have Minutes of previous meetings men took the Union Oath of taxes and charter hire, items to use American ships until at in other Branches read and ac­ Obligation. Charges against mem­ gram from Headquarters regard­ which do not appear on ECA least April. cepted. Patrolman'Morrison made ber accused of conduct unbecom­ ing election of ballot-tallying books. Hoffman seems to fear Seafarers were advised this report, in absence of Agent, who ing a Union member read to committee, and to concur with some land of legal retribution if week not to let their Senators was in Orange City paying off membership. Membership voted ^ recommendation that report of he uses American money to pay and Representativds in Washing­ the Ponce de Leon. He reported to dismiss charges. Minutes of j Tallying Committee be foi^arded for American ships. ton forget that at least 50 per­ the beach v/as being cleared of previous meetings in this and, to Headquarters comniittee upon Judge Bland asked for a law cent, or perhaps more, of all forbookmen and that, if shipping other Branches read and ac­ completion of vote count. Agent which would state bluntly that a aid cargoes should continue ' continued, the port of Galveston cepted. Secretary-Treasurer's re­ Tanner spoke on developments mxnimum of 50 percent of all could be considered a good ship­ port read and accepted. Motion|in the ECA plan to halt shipping goods shipped under the Mar­ to go ixj American ships. April, ping port again. He also com­ carried to forward all ship's min-{bulk cargoes to Marshall Plan shall Plan and under any • other they were reminded, was not far mented on the progress of the utes to the editor of the LOG countries in American-ships. The i foreign aid plan be shipped in off. •..... Voted non-concurrence with that part of Savannah minutes pertaining to extending shipping cards. ' Moved to accept New Business of reports of meetings in all other Branches. Great Lakes minutes accepted for filing. Reports of Agent, Patrolman and Dispatcher heard and accepted. Secretary-Treasurer's and Head­ quarters' reports heard and ac­ cepted. Communication from Secretary-Treasurer on Tallying Committee accepted, and it was moved, seconded and carried to elect a Tallying Committee to count local votes in general elec­ tion. Elected by acclaim were J. Murphy, S. Greendridge, M. J. Hitchcock, D. A. White, J. G. Hoffman Postpones 'Plan' Again �y Page Fifteen TUB SEAFARERS t^O G Fxldar, Jaauuy 21/ 19i8 oaus Aitions In Hoffman Beef Typita! Vf Labor Support To SIU In the fight to keep at least tails of their support will be those who had responded by January 18 were the following: ' half of the bulk cargoes and related. other classes of cargoes under In a letter to SIU Headquar­ Sen. Edward J. Thye (R.^' the Marshall Plan, the SIU, A&G ters, the OEIU president declared Minn.); Rep. James G. Polk (D., ^ ^ ^ ^ , that his union was "pleased Ohio); Rep. John McSweeney District, has received the warm ^ honored by the opportunity (D., Ohio); Rep. Charles E. Ben-, support of hundreds of interna-1 to join with your great organi- nett (D., Fla.); Sen. Russell B. THE SET OF THE SAILS, by men's union. He writes that he tional and local unions. Most of zation" in the battle. "We know Long (D., La.); Rep. Hale Boggs Alan VUUers; Scribners, 292 was paid too much money and these unions have turned over what a splendid job your great (D., La.); Rep. Thcr C. ToUeffed t<k> well for doing next to to Headquarters ~ reports of the organization has done to im­ son (R., Wash.). pages; $3.75. Rep. Ernest K. Bramblett (B.^ This is the autobiography of no work at all. But this is the steps they have taken, and SIU prove the working conditions of a man who can call himself a jaundiced view of a sailing ship officials have been quick to ex­ American seafarers and we stand Calif.); Rep. John Sparkman "Cape Horn seaman." An Aus­ man. Villiers betrays no anti­ press their gratitude to those with you four-square in your (D,, Ala.); Rep. Harold C. Hagen; who have rallied to the seamen's determined efforts to prevent (R., Minn.); Rep. Edward A. tralian still on the sunny side union bias otherwise. He bewails the low wages paid cause. this undermining of your condi­ Garmatz (D., Md.); Rep. Thurof 50, Villiers was fascinated by on the Limejuicers"Tind Finns— tions," Hutchings wrote in his man C. Crook (D., Ind.); R^.; Tsrpical of the labor activity sailing ships as a-boy, and first not to mention the Arabian letter. Schuyler Otis Bland (D., Va.);-. in the Marshall Plan Beef is the took to the sea right after World dhows—in which he sailed from Rep. John H. Marsalis (D., caijipaign undertaken by the In the OEIU's protest to Sen­ War I. He has sailed intermittently time to time, and he pays touch­ Office Employes International ators and Congressmen, Hutch­ Colo.); Rep. Compton 1. White (D., Idaho), ever since and has rounded the ing tribute to his father who was Union. When the OEIU's inter­ ings said: national president, Paul R. "On behalf of the Office Em­ Rep. Frank W. Boykin (D., Horn under canvas at least four an Australian labor leader. times, sailing both in the foc'sle When he wasn't sailing, Vil- Hutchings, learned the facts of ployes International Union of the Ala.); Rep. Wayne L. Hays (D.,iers put in his time newspaper- the situation he immediately American Federation of Labor Ohio); Rep. Dayton E. Philipsi and topside. ing—starting on a paper in Ho- sent notes of protest to every Villiers is scornful of steam, and its 200 local unions located (R., Term.); Rep. Leonard Irv­ bart, Tasmania—and at various member of the Senate and the in practically every state, we de­ ing (D., Mo.); Rep. M. G. Bum' and mourns the fact that the day of the square-rigged ship is other journalistic and literary House of Representatives. sire to join with the American side (D., W. Va.); and Rep done. Seafarers, who should en­ pursuits. Then he took a further step. Federation of Labor and its var­ Hamilton C. Jones (D., N.C.). joy the book otherwise, can be At one point he went to the He wrote to every one of his ious other affiliates in urging The Senators and Congress­ expected to disagree with his Antarctic on a steam whaler, Union's 200 locals scattered you to use your good influence men replying to the OEIU's pro­ reflections on a trip as AB from and from this adventure came across the nation, urging mem­ to see that Administrator Paul test expressed their indignation Australia to England and back— his first book. But always he bers of each to write their Sen­ G. Hoffman of the Economic Co­ at the Hoffman proposal and in­ by way of Good Hope—in an returned to his first love, the ators and Congressmen, as well operation Administration adheres dicated their support of the po­ square-rigger. Australian steamer. as ECA Administrator Paul G. to the original intent of the Mar­ sition taken by the SIU and the Villiers shipped AB on the When the sailing ship had Hoffman, denouncing the let­ shall Plan which called for whole body of organized labor. voyage, and at the time was a brief revival in Jhe Australian ter's proposal to scuttle the U.S. handling at least 50 percent of STILL COMING member of the Australian sea- grain trade 20 years ago, imder merchant fleet. the bulk cargoes on American the Finnish and. other Scandin ships manned by American sea­ As the LOG went to press, avian flags, Villiers was an ac­ Numerous international unions men. more letters were being received' tive participant—owning a piece have taken similar action, and at OEIU headquarters and in the! in future issues of the LOG deof his own ship for a while. CORDIAL REPLIES offices of the hundreds of other Later he owned the famed "If Mr. Hoffman's new direc­ unions whose members have' SIU, A&G District Joseph Conrad, taking her tive is put into effect it will re­ joined the fight. BALTIMORE 14 North Cay St, around the Horn, of comse. (Tlus act to the detriment of thousands These unions are acting in ac­ • William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4S40 trim little vessel can now. be of skilled American seamen who cord with the trade union prinPAUL HUPFER BOSTON 276 State St. seen at the marine museum in will be thrown into the ciples to which they are pledged. E. B, Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 Mystic, Connecticut, near New Contact Margie at 1485 2nd of the unemployed . . . ranks Your Many of them, including the Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 London.) Avenue by mail, or call RE 4- prompt cooperation in seeing to OEIU, can easily recall many GALVESTON 308 23rd St. During World War II, Villiers 9455. Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 it that the original intent of occasions on which the Seafarers of LCIs as MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. commanded a fleet Congress in regard to the hand­ stood beside them in their own Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 an officer in the British Navy. ling of Marshall Plan cargoes beefs. ROBERT PHILLIPS would NEW ORLEANS 623 Bienville St. However, he probably is carried out will be greatly In just the last couple of Magnolia 6112-6113 have preferred wind - driven Get in touch with Scotty Val- appreciated." E. Shelkpard, Agent years, white-capped members of 51 Beaver St. ships. NEW YORK lelunga, 30 Cornelia Street, New Senators and Congressmen re­ the SIU have lent a hand to HAnover 2-2784 Joe Algina, Agent Villiers contends that there is York. plied as cordially to the OEIU Bakers, Restaurant Workers, Hat ..127-129 Bank St. a place even now for the sailing NORFOLK XXX Shipyard Workers, Phone 4-1083 as they have to the Seafarers Workers, Ben Rees, Agent ship, especially in the bulk Longshoremen, Jewelry Work­ and to other Unions. Among PHILADELPHIA. . .614-16 No. 13th St. trades. He maintains that the ANYONE S. LAMEGO Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 ers, Farm Workers, Teamsters, loss in. time would be more than Contact your wife at 151 Re­ SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. Garment Workers, Retail Clerks, compensated by the saving ih treat Avenue, Hartford, Connec­ Frenchy Miehelet, Agent Douglas 2-5475 Taxi Drivers, Financial Em­ bimkers. Perhaps he's right. ticut. SAN JUAN, P.R....252 Ponce de Leon ployes, Office Workers and a At any rate. Seafarers will Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5896 XXX host of others. (Office Workers FRANK COTELLIS SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. find Villiers' book rewarding, and Financial Workers belonged SAMUEL C. HIDGINS GEORGE MEANEY Jrm Drawily, Agent Phone 3-1728 and will wish that he had gone to the OEIU.) These unions have TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. into more detail about his Cape Call at the LOG office. We Overtime pay .for painting on been as quick to speak up for R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 Horn passages. liave a letter for jnqu. the Steel Designer has been ap­ the SIU as the SIU has always WILMINGTON, Calif., 227"/, Avalon Blvd. XXX proved and checks are being been to help fellow unions in Terminal 4-2874 mailed to you. HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. their legitimate economic beefs. RICHARD L. WILSON HAnover 2-2784 Get in touch with your local GEORGE RICKLI SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall Get in touch with Joe Volpian draft board. DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION at headquarters in New York re­ XXX Lindsey Williams The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ garding a very important matter. JAMES WILLIAM OVERTON ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS farers International Union is available to all members who wish 5. $ t Get in touch with your local to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler B. TAFLEWrrZ Joseph Volpian their families and themselves when ashore". If you desire to have Check your book with Head­ draft board. XXX the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every quarters, 6th Floor, 51 Beaver SUP SIU branch for this purpose. Street, New York. HOGARTH AYRES HONOLULU. 16 Merchant St. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU Communicate with J. A. MerPhone 5-8777 hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, . WILLIAM NORRIS PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. rell, Paramount Advertising and which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Your seaman's papers, left Beacon 4336 Printing Co., 1401 Northeast Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. RICHMOND, Calif. ' 257 Sth St. aboard the SS Irvin Cobb', are Phone 2599 being held for you at the fourth Holman St., Portland 11, Ore. SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. XXX PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION floor baggage room, 51 Beaver Douglas 2-8363 JAMES BERNARD WILSON SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. St., New York City. To the Editor: Main 0290 - 4. t. % Write to your mothejr, Mrs. WILMLNGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. SS CLYDE L. SEAVEY Rosa Lee Wilson, 802 Hogan St., I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the Terminal 4-3131 Crewmembers who were Starkville, Miss. address below: aboard this Isthmian ship on XXX Canadian District Voyage No. 13, from May 25 to JOHN WEIR MONTREAL.. 1227 Philips Square Sept. J25, .1948, are requested, to Name . * ~ Plateau 6700—Marquette 5909 get in touch with William Olyn- Your wife requests that you PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. Street Address Phone North 1229 yk. Shamrock Hotel, 635 E. write to her as soon as possible. Address: 307 East 23 St., New PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Hastings, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 5591 York City, Apt. 2-b, City Zone State TORONTO ...lllA Jarvis Street RODG^ERS toiler) XXX Elgin 5719 Your gear was found , aboard VICTORIA, B. C. .,..602 Houghton St. Signed ALVIN L. HERRELL Empire 4631 the SS... Hilton, Bull Lines. You Your wife asks that you get VANCOUVER... V .. .565 Hamilton St. may call for it at the New York Book No. PaclAc 7824 Hall, 51 Beaver St., New York in touch with her at 3004 Cenjtral Ave., Apt. 2, Tainpa, Fla. City. SlU HALLS PERSONALS mmrm NOTICE! Notice To All SIU Members �I 'Frfdai^ ^J'atiua^ 2.1/194? THE S E AF A RERS LOG Page Sixieen amSSFR YIC£TAMK£RMtM: Here is qour 21' I JULY. 1?*^ • Sfflfarcrs ' ., SEPTBosun •" ^ipet - Cbief cook chief CooK 259. $180.0<S 214.50 214.50 250.50 $290.00 220.00 • 220.00 " 265.00 ;. CbWjCook, 2591« 205.00 •• 245.00 245.00 W cook . •• • fxm-' 200.50 '.•$28 ^-^5! putopt^.^ ••' p I am • i- •• /o«e Rogers, Geo n ^orrare n mT Gaw^o';;' ^^«=San ^^-okonski. (No CM"8'^ $25 6-'® 219.50 259.50 589.00 219.50 259.50 250.50 579.50 • ;^295.0b ••• 225.50 '• 243.50 ;• 196.00 - ' 225.50 220.00 • 26T-00 190.00 lyu.v- I Messman •.••- omesss^ \P^SYCr>, "rS... '• ' . u get hey ratings through t- ??»• y;;,- '%• •I fe: VAfllVlflfl ANDNOW... ijouKi^eiiouSe-R&ire»?iploc|eK;u>lio J',lis.'': (jDOKKiee aboc/f* qour wapee, overl'iMie«oonditions^ securi'ki, ofFers c|ou onofher S\G D^L- CTMA... Which was organized in a lawyer's office with company backing and control. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource January 21, 1949 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES HOFFMAN DELAYS 'PLAN' AGAIN EFFECTIVE DATE POSTPONED TO APRIL 1,AS SIU PROTESTS GET COUNTRY-WIDE BACKING CTMA LAWYER SHOWS STOOGE ROLE,URGES CREWS TO VOTE FOR COMPANY A&G ELECTION RESULTS ANNOUNCED RESULTS OF A&G DISTRICT ELECTION CAPABLE SIU CREWMEN HIGHLIGHT WEEK'S PAYOFF IN PHILADELPHIA FRISCO BOOMS;NEW HALL OPENED IN TACOMA,WASH. BALTIMORE EXPECTS EARLY SHIPPING UPSWING PORT MOBILE EXPECTS SHIPPINH TO IMPROVE PUERTO RICO AWAITS SUGAR SEASON TO BRING SPURT JOB-HUNGRY ENGINEERS LOOKING FOR THE SIU'S ELECTRICIAN JOBS BRINGING FEUDS ABOARD SHIPP WILL DISRUPT TAMPA SHIPPING MATHCHES WEATHER SHIPPING PICKS UP IN GALVESTON FRAZZLED ROSS CREWMAN CONDEMN COMPANIES' USE HIRED PLANES ROSS CREWMEMBER CONDEMN USE IF CHARTERED PLANES MORE UNIONS JOIN SIU IN FIGHT ON ECA CUT CONGRESSMEN,SENATORS PLEDGE SUPPORT LABOR SOLIDLY BEHIND SIU INN ECA FIGHT SHIPPING WAS HELL ON EARTH IN 'GOOD OLD DAYS' SEAMEN LEAVE THEIT MARKS- ON SELVES OEIU'S ACTIONS IN HOFFMAN BEEF TYPICAL OF LABOR SUPPORT TO SIU Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/21/1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 3 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/93e969abb3110fe2814c1286fb93a223.PDF 4b925ec37dbf7770be2259d1645c9c44 PDF Text Text • yT-'i''- r. '•--•*^-;i7'' 7 CG Ok'd Districts Safety Code Evasion Story On Page 3 / ! SEAFARERS LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL • f -1 DISABlfD ORE SHIP 5-Day Battle Saves SS Steeiore -Story On Page 3 A five-day battle by its SIU crew to keep the Steeiore afioat met with success when the 22,000-ton ore carrier safely reached Morehead City, NC, under tow. The 32-year-old ship had been taking water in a ballast tank because of a broken vent pipe and it was feared she would have to be abandoned. She is shown here enroute under the watchful eye of a Coast Guard cutter before the fully-loaded ship was taken in tow by the tug Curb. (Story on Page 3.) Crew Wins Fight. _ :l �rm. -fc Paie two JanUaiT ?1, 1955 SEAFARERS 106 The Two - Headed Monster A two-headed monster is on the loose in Wash­ ington these days and its bodes no good for Sea­ farers. One head is the US Maritime Administration, which shapes and enforces the Federal Govern­ R' r-' ment's, shipping policy. The other is the Foreign Opera­ tions Administration, which has the responsibility of man­ ning the many far-flung aid programs sponsored by the US. This modem-day monster, however, has a very disturb­ ing problem. Its heads are moving in opposite directions. •fhe facts of the dilemma are simple. For the past five months, the MA has given American-flag trampship own­ ers the green light for the transfer of 66 Liberty dry cargo ships to the registries of Panama and Liberia. This means, in plain terms, that a US Government agency has allowed the nation's trampship fleet to be cut right in half. Many other ships, including freighters, tankers and passenger vessels, have also been allowed to transfer, but they, for the moment at least, do not com­ plicate the present picture. And while the Maritime Administration last month in­ dicated a halt in the transfers, it quickly reversed its field in a hasty "clarification" of its "stop" order. This enabled eight more Liberty ships to become "runaways" up to last week and at least one more has joined the stampede since then. So much for the MA. Enter the other monster. FOA right now is In the midst of a program to ship ten million tons of coal and huge quantities of agricul­ tural surpluses overseas. To do this, it needs shipping space, lots of it. Therein lies a problem. American tonnage is pretty well tied up these days. Freight rates for exports to Europe are going April 1, so that cargo movements for that area are being rushed. In addition, the Government is already making bulk ship­ ments of goods abroad on berth cargo liners, (the trampships' opposite number), adding to the general tightening In available tonnage. This brings up the question of usihg trampships to move the FOA shipments. Over the past few weeks, even as some of the latest trampship transfers were being processed and approved by the Maritime Administration, there have been persis­ tent reports from Washington that the MA and FOA were jointly developing plans for a breakout of idle Govern­ ment-owned tonnage from the various reserve fleets. This likelihood is based on the fact that the amount of available tonnage for FOA needs is shrinking, and that shipping space must be found somewhere—and soon—^for handling the FOA's cargo movements. Thus, even as the head of the American Tramp Ship­ owners Association, whiph represents the bulk of the re­ maining tramp shipping under the US flag, was protest­ ing—as late as last week—that there is plenty of private tonnage availabre to handle the traffic, the country was being presented with another one of those Invigorating spectacles which periodically spotlight attention on Wash­ ington. The comedy of errors this time arises In the spectacle of one Government bureau—the Maritime Administration —rushing headlong into wholesale transfers of US ships to foreign flags, while another—^the Foreign Operations Administration-^yisualizes so serious a shortage of that saine type of tonnage fof its own needs that it Is forced i:' i ? to call on the party of the first part to take some, of thaV same type of tonnage out of mothballs at terrific expense to the Government. The situation is one which leaves the SlU and the thou­ sands of seamen it represents—many thrown out of work because of these ship transfers—mumbling under their breaths about "fouled-up mess.. .bumbling Government officials . . . people whose left hands don't know ^ what their right hands are doing." Many other rational people both in and out of the maritime Industry are likewise wondering what is going on In Washington, and not. only for this reason. Ship Transfer.<: Continue Ship transfers are still being permitted at the same time that other Liberty ships will have to be taken out of the reserve fleets to do the same jobs the "runaway" ships could have done in the first place. The taxpayer, of course, will have to foot the bill for breaking out these ships and overhauling them. The taxpayer, of course, al­ ways gets stung in these situations. The matter is also somewhat complicated by the fact, reported in The New York Times one week ago, that "only a few Liberty ships are available in near-by East Coast reserve fleet anchorages. Most of the Liberty ships In the Hudson Hiver (NY) and In the James River (Va.) are being used for grain storage. Breaking out these vessels for ordinary ocean transportation would Cntail discharge of the stored grain before they could be moved into the shipyards for survey and overhaul." Where the displaced grain would go, of course, nobody knows. It will be Interesting to see If Maritime Administrator Louis Rothschild and FOA Director Harold Stassen can supply the answers. Port O' Call Opened In Balfo: SlU On TV SEAFARERS LOG art editor Bernard Seaman (left, rear) takes breather while putting finishing touches on Baltimore Port O' Call mural. Looking over work are Baltimore Port Agent Earl Sheppard, SlU Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Bob Matthews and A1 Tanner, Port O' Call manager. Packed house celebrates opening of Fort O' Call cafe in new Baltimore halL Cargo netting separating bar proper from seating area and brass lanterns are two of many nautical touches. LOG Artist 'Muralizes' Baito Among the most striking features of the Port O' Call bar just opened in the new Baltimore hall are the original murals behind the bar and stage, both painted by Bernard Seaman, art editor of the SEAFARERS Another luxurious unit of the gleaming new Baltimore hall,-^ ••"LOG and member of the SIU. * the Port O' Call cafe, opened for business Monday, January The mural behind the bar old-fashioned sailor's straw hat. SEAFARERS LOG is 38^4 feet long and 5 feet The entire layout, design and 17, to an overflow crowd of Seafarers and their friends. Like Jon. 21, 1955 Vol. XVii, No. 2 high. In a striking color combina­ painting of the murals were the the rest of the hall the Port O'-* tion of black, gray and terra cotta, work of Bernard Seaman, who, in Call is bigger and better than three huge 60-gallon fishtanks set As 1 See It Page 4 it depicts the various shipboard addition to being LOG art editor, back into porthole enclosures in its counterpart in the Union's Burly Page 16 jobs performed by Seafarers, who is one of the best known labor the walls and featuring an assort­ Crossword Puzzle Brooklyn headquarters. .Page 8 are portrayed In two-dimensional, and political cartoonists in the Local interest in the new hall and the Union was stimulated further by the appearance of Port Agent Earl Sheppard on a local TV show, "Inside Baltimore." The show featured filmed shots of the hall's facilities and an explana­ tion of Union operations. Nautical Flavor The new Port O' Call unit is a spacious, square-shaped oak pan­ eled room, decorated with appro­ priate nautical embellishments. A large cargo net separates the bar proper from the seating area and dance floor which faces on a stage running the length of the room. The walls behind the bar and the stage are decorated with murals portraying Seafarers at work and old time ships. The bar itself is shaped like a pier with pilings run­ ning its entire length. Adding to the nautical flavor are i ment of exotic tropical fish, while mounted on the walls are barracu­ das and dolphins. Brass ship's lanterns and other familiar ship­ board gear round out the dec­ orations. The room can handle 150 guests at tables and at the bar. A three piece orchestra provides music for dining and dancing during the evening hours. The TV appearance of the new hall on station WAAM was the first time any Baltimore union had been featured on the program. The show normally deals with indus­ trial and commercial developments In the thriving Maryland city. Sec­ tions of the building featured on the show included the shipping hall, cafeteria, galley, barber shop, recreation deck, and the vacation and administrative offices of the Union. i Editorial Cartoon .......Page Editorials Page Galley Gleanings Page Inquiring Seafarer Page Labor Round-Up Page Letter of The Week Page Letters Page Maritime .Page Meet The Seafarer Page Notices, Personals Page Of! Watch Page Port Reports Pages 12, Quiz Page SlU History Cartoon Page Vote of Thanks .........Page Washington News Letter. .Page Welfare Benefits ....Pages 18, Welfare Report Page Your Dollar's Worth Page 9 9 15 8 8 9 16 8 8 17 14 13 14 6 9 7 19 18 5 Published biweekly at the headquarters of the Seafarers International Union, At­ lantic & Gulf District AFL, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYacinth 9-6600. Entered as second class matter at the Post Office In Brooklyn, NY, under the Act at AuBust 24, 3912. geometrically-patterned figures. The entire mural is done in a light vein with a modern, stylized manner. Mermaids And Seafarers In addition to the mural, the wall behind the bar contains two aqua­ riums built to resemble portholes. At the back of each of the tanks is also a painting which continues the theme of the murals. A third tank is in the opposite wall. The mural behind the stage is 23 feet long and 9 feet high. Sim­ ilar in coloring and style to the mural behind the bar, it depicts the transformation of merchant shipping from the days of the old Norse vessels of the ninth cen­ tury to the present. Near the center of this mural is a painted version of a porthole, which frames a white-capped Sea­ farer beside a seaman wearing ah country and has worked in practi­ cally all types of graphic arts. In the general field of design, he has Illustrated numerous film strips, books, pamphlets and other literature In the field of labor. He has also done poster work for the National Tuberculosis Associ­ ation and National Heart Fund, and has served as art consultant for both the Treasury Department and the War Production Board. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Fortune, Busi­ ness Week and many other nation­ al magazines, as well as in most of the major newspapers through­ out the country. For his work he has won 10 of the AFL's annual cartoon awards and a special Page One award of the Newpaper Guild of New York in 1952, the only time a labor ar­ tist ever gained this honor. �Januarj 21, 1955 SEAFARERS LOG Far* Three NY Lawyer Handled ILA $ To Fight Hall ••'1 '-tea J HACKENSACK, NJ—A Bergen County grand jury tak­ ing testimony on the murder plot against SlU Secretary-Treas­ urer Paul Hall reportedly was told by New York lawyer Benjamin B. Sterling that he handled between $26,000 to $27,000 of the money put up 3-Dept Vote Hits Snag by the old ILA for the election campaign of Ray White. White, Tampa port agent of the SIU, had been running for the secretary-treasurer's post in the Union elections which ended Jan­ uary 15. He is one of five men SAN FRANCISCO — In a under in the alleged desperate, last-ditch maneuver murder indictment plot. to stave off a certain SIU Bradley Put Up 40G's Pacific District victory, the de­ Also testifying at the grand jury funct National Union of Marine Cooks and Stewards has tempor­ hearing was ILA President Cap­ arily blocked the start of the tain William Bradley. It is reported three - department representation that Bradley admitted giving as vote on West Coast sliips. The much as $40,000 in an attempt to unseat Hali from his SIU post. Communist - dominated union, Bradley was also questioned about which has withdrawn completely the use of his airplane credit card from the balloting, has asked the by James E. Cobb, who is accused Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to of being the triggerman in the plot. order the National Labor Relations Meanwhile Cobb and Edward Seafarer-members of the stricken Steelore's deck gang take aboard running line from Coast Guard * Board to limit the vote to steward Taffe, accused as a go-between, cutter Cherokee and start pulling in submersible pump. Leak from broken vent pipe in ballast tank department members only. All in­ both pleaded not guilty and are threatened the ship. Deck department members according to crew list are: Harry Ti Collier, >bosun; dications are that the court will being held in' $50,000 bail. Also John A. Morris, Gerald W. Calendine, Henry Shepeta, QMs; Harold T. Spicer, Hipolito Ramos, Claud* not intervene. under indictment are Ray White, Fowler, ABs; Lawrence Johnson, John S. Simpson, Thomas C. Moose, ordinary seamen; William TlMKiSIU Pacific District, repre­ his brother Steely White and Car­ Mitchbll, Geoffrey Mills, Ed Atkinson, DMs. senting the Sailors Union of the men Priore, a New Yorker. Pacific, the Marine Firemen and Extradiction proceedings against the Marine Cooks and Stewards, Ray White are now underway in a AFL, had petitioned for a three Tampa, Florida, court. Steely White department vote to settle once and has not yet been found by police. for all the question of union rep­ resentation on West Coast ships. The Labor Board had approved the petition and scheduled an election »to begin on Monday, January 17, and end March 14. Regular membership meet­ ^Opposing the Pacific District is ings in SIU headquarters and Harry Bridges' International Long­ at all branches are held every shoremen's and Warehousemen's second Wednesday night at Union which has attempted to or­ 7 PM. The schedule for the ganize the shipboard steward de­ next few meetings is as follows: partments as a unit of the long­ Jan. 26, Feb. 9, Feb. 23. shoremen. The court petition by MOREHEAD CITY, NC—The calm finally arrived late Tuesday for 32 em­ All Seafarers registered on the NUMC&S was seen as . a battled Seafarers and nine officers on the storm-battered, 22,000-ton ore carrier the< shipping list are required Bridges - inspired maneuver to to attend the meetings. block the inevitable. Steelore following their dramatic, five-day fight to save their 32-year-old ship and Meeting Night Everg 2 Weeks '•:7m SIU Crewmen Win 5-Day Battle To Save SS Steelore 'D/s/ricfs' Ruled Lost; Ship Safety Code Evaded With CC Okay^ Co Admits themselves from destruction. The lull came as the vessel dropped anchor here after being towed from a point appearance of the LST Southern 300 miles east of Charles­ Districts nearly two months ago ton, SC. She was still tak­ with a crew of 23 men The Dis­ ing; in water through a broken vent pipe that sent a torrent of water rushing into her port side ballast tank and had her riding at a 15 degree list in the midst of a fierce At­ lantic storm. Ship's pumps—supple­ WASHINGTON—^An official Coast Guard statement that the Southern Dis­ mented by extras put aboard ffom tricts is considered lost and her crew of 23 presumed dead has cleared the way for a Coast Guard vessel—worked around the clock to keep the ship payment of SIU death benefits to beneficaries of deceased Seafarers. The SIU Wel­ afloat. fare Plan office is speedily| Thanks to the ingenuity with which her crewmembers hastily processing death claims in­ fashioned a plug to patch the dam­ volving payment of $35,000 age, an SOS disti'ess call sent out about 9 AM last Friday, Jan. 14, to beneficiaries of 14 lost un­ was cancelled by noon. But the licensed seamen. Steelore's troubles were far from Meanwhile, company claims over then. Monday, while under that the lost .ship was sea­ tow.of the tug Curb, and with her worthy were dealt a stunning deck reported to be less than two blow at the wind-up of Coast feet above the waterline, 19 men Guard hearings in New Orleans. were quickly transferred to the Under questioning, E. F. Railsback, tug and the ship was again thought operating manager of the South­ to be going down. ern Steamship Company, admitted Grim Moments existence of an agi'eement be­ The twin scares made for grim tween the operators, the Coast moments for the families of many Guard and the American Bureau of the crew, which originally sailed of Shipping to "get by" with from Baltimore to pick up a load patched plating under the power of Venezuelan ore and was due plant instead of renewing the back in that port fully loaded last plates, as specified in the safety Saturday. directive drawn up after the sink­ News reports last Friday morn­ ing of the Southern Isles. The two ing that an SOS had been received agencies agreed to this early,in from the ship, due to the time lag 1954, Railsback said, because re­ in some areas, made for an agoniz­ placement of worn and damaged ing three hours for the men's plating under the main engine and families and friends ashore until generator rooms would have dis­ Coast Guard hearings into the disappearance of the LST Southern the "cancel" order came through. torted equipment alignment. Such Districts wound up in New Orleans this week. Israel Seeger (left) The first shock over the impend­ distortion would require expensive •f SIU General Counsel Seymour-W. Miller's office questions CG ing disaster immediately brought inspector Alice (2nd left) as members of panel listen. (Continued on page 17) to mind the still unexplained dis­ tricts was carrying a bulk sulphur cargo and vanished somewhere north of Florida enroute to Bucksport, Me., in an earlier storm. SOS On Jan. 14 Trouble on the Steelore was fii*st reported by radio at 2 AM Jan. 14 when she messaged that she was slow ed down in a heavy storm. By 9 AM the torrent rushing into the ship through the leak brought the SOS and help was rushed to the area. The Curb and two Coast Guard cutters left from Norfolk and nearby vessels, including two other company ships, the Cubore and (Continued on page 17) • VTl Fired? Call Hail . Seafarers who have been fired aboard ship for any rea­ son are urged to contact the nearest SIU hall as soon as their ship reaches port. There have been cases where the company orders replace­ ments for the fired men and the replacements are sent out from the hall only to learn that the fired men have been rein­ stated after an SIU patrolman has arrived aboard and investi­ gated the case. This often causes inconvenience or hard­ ship to the men sent as re­ placements. Fired Seafarers are urged to contact the hall so that re­ placements will not be sent before a patrolman arrives. ^ " ••45 .-5:1 �\...; - • Taffc Few -. B';V>!'5rr-- SEAF4RBRS Gets Lowdewn On SlU Cenditions '•' • 'rr:' ^J-"-^'- • r^r- • • • >'•• ;r ^•-.•>-;f;.!ij,<v?»^ LOG SlU-Crewed SS Cuba To Begin Run TAMPA — The SIU ~ hall here is now putting a 115-man crew abroad the new P&O SIU Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Joe Algina (left) describes how 6IU shipping rules work to Captain S. Tsukada, former director for the Mitsui Line in Tokyo, during his visit to 'SIU headquarters to study how American maritime unions operate. The Union's Brooklyn hall was a major stopover on his official tour. • —^ i— Sea Chest 17 Percent Cheaper On Slops An average price saving to Seafarers of 17 percent on ship­ board slopchests compared to prices charged by other ship chandlers was reported by the Seafarer Sea Chest Corpora­ tion for the year 1954. As a-*^ result, the operations of the those ships supplied with SIU slopSea Chest have meant consid­ chests. In addition, the Sea f- If-: W-ry' t-m:: erable cash savings to Seafarers on Chest has continued to supply branded, high-quality merchandise to the ships. Unlike most ship chandlers, the Sea Chest offers full money-back guarantees on its merchandise and refuses to handle any seconds or irregulars. Ship chandlers have long made it a practice to palm off on seamen shoddy goods at high prices. These abuses led to the SIU forming the Sea Chest Corportion for the pro­ tection of seamen. The saving to Seafarers is all Government action against the more striking when it is con­ the Kulukundis shipping in­ sidered that 60 percent of all terests moved in two direc­ slopchest sales consist of tobacco tions at once this week. While products which' are standardized the Justice Department seized two in price. Consequently, the big more SlU-contracted vesisels as savings arfe on work clothes and alien-owned, a Federal judge dis­ other personal gear purchased by missed three indictmenls against the Seafarer during a voyage. Big Sea Chest Savings Manuel E. Kulukundis arising out Examination of a typical slopof earlier ship seizures. The indictments were voided by i T ,Laws. chandler to one SlU-contracted Federal Judge Bolitha J. They involved charges that Kulu­ vessel shows a total price of $1,kundis falsified records of corpora­ 183.87 to the ship. The same sloptions owned by him and his asso­ chest could be supplied by the ciates to make it appear that they Sea Chest corporation for $986.47. were owned by American citizens. When the 10 percent markup is The corporations involved had pur­ added, the gap widens with the chased several tankers from the Sea Chest slopchest retailing at $1,085.11 compared to $1,301.81, a old Maritime Commission. difference of $226.70 on one ship Two More Seized alone. Meanwhile, Justice Department Of course, prices vary from ship representatives seized two SlU-con- to ship and port to port, but the tracted ships, the tanker Tagalam above sample comes close to the In Los Angeles and the freighter average in the industry. ' Shinnecock Bay in Norfolk, both Comparisons of individual items on charges that they were fraudu­ show some startling price differ­ lently purchased from the US Gov­ ences. A khaki chino shirt sup­ ernment. The Shinnecock Bay was plied by the private ship chandler permited to sail after the captain for $3.50 is sold by the Sea Chest and first mate were deputized as for $2.75. The Sea Chest shirt, US marshals for the purpose of incidentally, is superior in qual­ retaining the vessel under seizure. ity. Raincoats sold for $7.75 by All told, the Qovernment has the private^ concern go for $5.95 seized 43 ships in attempts to re­ from the Sea Chest. cover vessels which the Depart­ The record of the SIU Sea ment of Justice claims are con­ Chest's performance and average trolled or owned by alien shipping price savings to Seafarers, along Interests. with evidence of the continuing The dismissal of the Kulukun­ abuses fostered by other ship dis* indictments were ordered on chandlers supplying Americain ves­ the ground that he had testified sels, will he brought into play before a grand jury in connection when • a dealer-inspired anti-trust with the case. By so doing, he ac­ lawsuit against the Union opera­ quired immunity from prosecution. tion comes to triaL ^ Ship Suits Piague SIU 'Alien Go's' Jaaiiary 21. 1055 SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS HAS BEEN MADE BY YOUR UNION in recent weeks toward its long-term objective of providing comfort­ able, well-equipped facilities for men on the beach in all ports. Just this past week, the Union-owned Port O' Call corporation was able to start functioning in the new Baltimore Port O* Call. In New Orleans, the outfitting of the new recreation room is just about com­ pleted, while in Mobile work is starting to convert a building next door to our present hall for a variety of Union functions which will allow more space for additional services for Seafarers. The SIU has pioneered in these facilities for the same reasons, that it.has inaugui-atcd so many other services that are unique for Seafarers. The working seaman, who is in any one of a doze^ ports between job.s, needs more than just an office for his union. He heeds a place to ship out of. Most men working shoreside do not have these same needs be­ cause they do not go from job to job, and have, homes in the same cities they work in. When your Union was just getting underway, the best that could be done was to find a room somewhere on the waterfront with a few tables and chairs. It's been a long uphill climb from those days to the modern facilities we now have or are establishing in many of the ports. The job isn't done yet, but your Union intends to keep pressing forwaid until Seafarers everywhere have the kind of shoreside facilities they need. passenger ship, the Cuba, which will run out of Tampa to Havana and Key West. The Cuba, formerly the Denali of the Alaska Steam­ ship Company, ^arrived from the West Coast for payoff on January 18 and goes into the new twice-aweek service on January 24. An SIU crew brought the ship around from Seattle. The 3,365-ton twin-screw turbine vessel will carry 200 passengers in berths out of Tampa plus addi­ tional passengers out of Key West for the 61i hour daytime run into Havana. There are 70 passenger rooms aboard the ship. The present schedule calls for ALL REPORTS ARE NOT YET IN ON THE TROUBLES THAT BEthe Cuba to leave Tampa 4 PM fell the Steelore in last week's Atlantic storm, but from -what has been on Mondays and Thursdays, arriv­ learned at headquarters it appears that the crew gave a very good ac­ ing Key West 8 AM the next mor­ count of themselves. While it seemed for a while that the ship and ning. A bus from Miami will make her cargo would be lost, the officers and crew got to work and success­ Key West connections in the morning with the ship scheduled fully effected temporary repairs under very difficOlt weather dHiditions. to leave Key West 11:30 AM for a As a result the ship was kept afloat and has been towed into port. 6 PM arrival in Havana, 26 hours .Offhand it would be safe to say that among the officers and crew of that ship there are probably many men who would not be able to make in all. the grade according to the testing scheme dreamed up by the Coast Northbound 23 Hours Guard. When the chips were down though, all of th^e men -delivered Northbound sailings will be 23 hours, leaving Havana 11 AM and did the job that had to be done for the safety of the ship. The'basic test of any professional seaman's ability is not a set of Wednesdays and Sundays, stop­ ping at Key West 6 PM and then gimmicks dreamed up by some self-styled shoreside "consultants" who into Tampa at 10 AM the following don't know the difference between a funnel and a hawse pipe:: It's simply his day-to-day performance on the job.' morning. Further, the Steelore incident points up another fact:that the Coast The service is to be integrated with the existing P&O Miami to Guard seems all too ready to overlook. This is a 32-year-old ship. Like Havana run served by the Florida so many old ships now in service under the US flag it may possibly by arranging for passengers have been properly maintained and serviced, but eventually it was to go from Miami to Tampa via bound to show the effects of wear and tear and age when the going got .tough. The need of the merchant marine is not new seamen but Havana and Key West. The Tampa to Havana run has newer, better built and safer US-flag merchant ships. not been serviced since before THE SERIES OF QUALIFYING TESTS FOR THE 1955 SCHOLARWorld War II. Unlike the Florida, the Denali will not carry automo­ ship awards given by the Seafarers Welfare Plan are already under biles. It has a very limited amount way. The Welfare Plan reports that several candidates have already completed all requirements while others are getting ready for the ngxt of space for cargo. Despite the growing popularity set of college, entrance examinations. Intere"kt is nmning pretty high in these four-year $6,000 scholar­ of air flights between the Florida mainland and Havana, the leisurely ships which were, first started by your Union's Welfare Plan two years travel offered by the P&O services, ago. Eight successful candidates are now^ at school under the Plan, with comfortable sleeping accom­ three .of them rank and file Seafarers. Any Seafarers or children of modations added, clicks with many Seafarers who want to take a crack at one of these awards are advised to get their applications in now. vacationers and tourists. Philadelphia Hall Host To Seafarers' Children Group of Seafarers' children wHO Were present at Christmas eve party in Philadelphia are all smiles after receiving Christmas stocking from "Santa ClaUs," William (Little'Buck) Piezczezuk. Fami­ lies of SIU men' got turkeys, fruft cake and other' fixings for use*in Christmas dinner at Dome. �aSps?-W." ' January 21, 1955 i. _ , • _v •*ijv-' • .. ., SEAFARERS LOG SiFedal Aid Response Shows , Weifare Fund Adaptabilty The SIU Welfare Plan this month once again demonstrated its versatility as a self-in­ sured operation which can respond quickly to the needs of Seafarers and their families. Acting on an appeal for specialized aid not provided for by existing benefits under the Plan, Union and shipownerstrustees voted funds for the purchase of a special type of End of the voting in New York in the SIU's biennial election for •fficers is signalled by a final test of the ballot box lock before the box is sealed with tape by members of the polls committee. The trio (I-r) includes Seafarers Edward Puchalski, Tom Bucci and John A. Ziereis. The box will remain sealed in the vault until a rank and file tallying committee is elected January 26. SlU Vote Tops Record; Tally Begins Jan. 27 Voting in the SIU A&G District's election came to an end on January 15, with a record total of 6,419 votes in the ballot boxes. The heavy turnout surpasses that of all previous A&G District elections in the Un--*—— ion's history. lots, used and unused, to the head­ The two-month election be­ quarters tallying committee. 'Die gan on November 15. Seafarers had a choice between 78 candi­ dates, in itself a record figure, to fill the 49 official posts in the Union. Two years ago. Seafarers cast 5,700 votes in the last election. As provided for in the constitu­ tion, counting of the ballots will begin after the election of rank and file tallying committees at the next membership meeting, January 26. The tallying committees will be elected in each port, and will forward their coun^ and the bal­ New York committee will rechcck the count of the outport commit­ tees and then file a report for ap­ proval at membership meetings in all ports on Feb. 9. Voting^in the election was espe­ cially heavy in the early days of the voting period with the ma­ jority of the vote being cast at that time. At stake in the election are the posts of secretary-treasurer, six as­ sistant secetary - treasurers, nine port agents and 33 patrolmen. wheelchair and leg braces for Seafarer Matti Ruusukallio to aid in his recovery from a broken neck and other injuries. Ruusukallio is currently at the US Public Health Service hospital on Staten Island, New York. The unusual situation created by this case, meanwhile, prompted ac­ tion by Union trustees to determine whether the Plan can create a for­ mal benefit of some kind to deal with sipiilar situations. To Study Situation Specialists employed by the Plan will now seek to find out whether aid in unusual cases of ill­ ness or injury, with a view to spe­ cialized treatment or rehabilita­ tion, can be linked to the welfare benefits now prbvided. The rapid-fire action by the SIU Plan is in sharp contrast with what would have happened under a plan run by an insurance company. In the latter instance, it would be necessary to rewrite the entire in­ surance contract and reassign all of the premiucs in order to cover the new benefit, a procedure which would take months. Ruusukallio's problem arose in that "no man's land" in which the USPHS had no facilities to provide the specialized equipment he need­ ed and the Welfare Plan did not cover such situations. The Staten Island hospital doesn't carry the appliance he required and had nothing in its budget with which to buy it. The Welfare Plan, ac­ cordingly, stepped in to plug the gap by voting funds for its pur­ chase. Hospitalized 8 Months A New Jerseyite, the injured Seafarer suffered his mishap dur­ ing a pleasure trip last May 30, a few weeks after he paid off his last ship. He has been hospitalized ever since. Now it is hoped that Ruusukallio will be able to leave the hospital for home later this year, aided by the appliances fui-nished by the Welfare Plan. This latest development in a long series of SlU-sponsored bene- • 5 -J Voted special aid by the SIU Welfare Plan trustees to help in his recovery and rehabilitation from a broken neck. Seafarer Matti Ruusukallio eets the good news from SIU Welfare Services Rep. Tom Gould (center) at the Staten Island USPHS hospital. The Welfare Plan is buying Ruusukallio a special wheelchair and leg braces which the hospital cannot provide. Looking on is Emma Wiest, hospital social service aide. fits and services amply demon­ strates how the flexibility of the SIU Welfare Plan has enabled it to pioneer in the field of Union welfare benefits. Regular benefits now provided by the Seafarers Welfare Plan in­ clude a $15 weekly hospital bene­ fit, $25 weekly disability benefit, $2,500 death benefit' and $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond in the baby's name from the Union. The Plan also provides funds an­ nually for four college scholar­ ships worth $6,000 each which are good for four years of study for Seafarers or their children. YOUR SEAFARERS GUIDE TO BETTER BUYING Tips On Portable Power Tools Seafarers, being handy men, are naturally interested in the growing use of power tools for home jobs. But their wives have an interest in these tools, too. In fact, a portable electric drill, with its many uses around the house, actually is at least as useful an accessory for a womaii as a man if she gets acquainted with'the ways it can help her. With various attachments, such a drill can be used for waxing and polishing furniture, wood­ work, counter tops, hardware and leather, personal items which need ^ax like hand^gs and luggage (using a special non-smearing wax); sharpening cutlery and garden tools; scouring pots; sanding; removing rust and old painty mixing paint, and of course, drilling holes—its primary use. You can now buy a good portable electric drill for family use for $20 and less, and the accessories which extend its uses are available at moderate cost. For general household use, a quarter-inch drill is rec­ ommended I'ather than the half-inch size. Because ol its faster revolutions it is npire efficient for waxing, and a wider variety of attachments is available to broaden its usefulness. Also, it is less bulky and lighter thian a halfinch drill, and thus is easier for a woman to handle aswell as her husband. ^ Come In Three "Types Quarter-inch, drills generally come in three capacities: light, standard and heavy duty. For most home needs, a light or standard-duty Willis generally adequate rather than the. costly heavy-duty models. The low-cost lightduty models can do many household jobs. But if the tool will be used often for drilling metal or for heavy jobs like extensive sanding a standard-duty type does supply more power. You can compare the power of vari­ ous models on the market by the manufacturers' ampere ratings. Generally geared-key or hex-key chucks, which you tighten with a key, are preferable to the hand-tightened ones. They cost only a dollar or so more, and are easier to tighten and unloosen. If you already have a handtightened model, and have encountered the occasional trouble they cause in unloosening them, yOu can buy a geared chuck with a threaded adapter to replace the hand-tightened one. Be sure any drill you buy bears the seal of Under­ writers Laboratories, indicating it has been tested for electrical safety, and read the directions carefully, espe­ cially for lubrication. Many ^a portable power tool has been burned out by neglect of lubrication. Don't buy too many attachments all at once. It's wiser to start only with those you know yoti will need and add utliers as you find uses fur them. Most useful attachments for general household use, besides drill bits for drilling, are a lamb's-wool bonnet and cotton buffer for polishing, knife grinder, paint mixer, sanding attachment and hori­ zontal stand. Tips On Buying As with many other goods, you don't have to depend on a famous name or pay the list price to get a satisfactory Put dumber On Meeting Excuses Seafarers sending telegrams or letters to the New York headquarters dispatcher asking to- be excused from attending headquarters ihembership meetings must Include the reg­ istration number of their shipping card in the message. From now on. If the number is not included, the excuse can­ not be accepted by the dis­ patcher. Written exclusively for THE SEAFARERS LOG. by Sidney Margolius, Leading Expert on Buying electric drill for household or hobby use. Many inde­ pendent retailei's now give discounts of 20-25 per cent on the nationally-advertised power tools such as the Skil and Black & Decker brands. Also, both Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward have their own brand power tools at lower cost than the list prices of the national brands. In the larger cities, downtown hardware stores also often offer price concessions on power and other tools. Another good source for tools and power equipment for families, and hobbyists, is the big semi-wholesale electronics sup­ ply house. Allied Radio Corp., 100 N. Western Ave., Chicago. It would hot pay to use Allied for-very small purchases, but for larger purchases, you can get their catalog by writing. Pool Your Orders As with many other purchases, if you can pool your orders with neighbors and friends you can cut your costs sharply. At least several supply houses of which this writer knows will give special prices on group orders for power and other tools. Scott-Mitchell House, Inc.. 611 Broadway, New York, sjpecializes in better-quality tools for hobbyists, with discounts on group orders. Write for price lists. Silvo Hardware Co., 108 Market St., Phila­ delphia, is a semi-wholesale supply house handling wellknown brands of tools. You have to pay $1 for its catalog, which is credited to yo.u when yoU order. Other jobbers or large distributors offering low prices on tools and special discounts on bulk orders, include Anco Tool Sup­ ply, 12957 Hamilton Ave., Detroit; Alexander's, 58 Read* St., New York; Norton Berger, 108 Market St.,. Phila­ delphia. " ' '•^tl �•SB .;•% ' :; Face Six SEAFARERS •ammi LOG Mobile Plans Dorm, Snack Bar :^l3' • • EISENHOWER OFFERS iDONGRESS PROGRAM—In his "State of the Union" address. President Eisenhower asked Congress for legisla­ tion reducing tariffs, increasing minimum wages and wages for Federal employees, including Congressmen, a broad highway program and a new program of assisting local school boards to provide enough edu­ cational facilities. He also requested a Federal health "program that would aid voluntary health plans, as well as an extended draft law, and continuation of the Point 4 program among others. -The foreign trade proposal is likely to come up early in the session and open a battle over tariffs. il^:' • i / ill % 4" i 4 4" t 4" RUSSIANS FREE TWO AMERICANS—Two Americans, one a civ­ ilian, one an AWOL soldier, were freed by Russian forces after years in slave-labor camps. The civilian, John H. Noble of Detroit, had been picked up in Germany in 1945. The soldier. Pvt. William Marchuk of Norristown, Pa., had been AWOL since 1949. Both men complained that they couldn't get used to the soft beds in the US Ariny hospital where they were staying. A third American, AWOL Pvt. William Verdine, will be released shortly. i Work is underway at building (left) adjoining Mobile SIU hall. Added space will be used for Sea Chest retail and wholesale facilities, snack bar, TV room, and dormitory with laundry and shower facilities. ••• t PANAMA PRESIDENT ASSASSINATED^A machine gun gang as­ sassinated President^ Jose Antonio Remon at the Juan Franco race­ track near Panama City. After an investigation aided by New York City detectives, Panamanian police arrested Remon's successor, first vice-president Quizado, and other prominent citizens on the basis of .'^ome confessions. But the motives for the shooting remained unclear. ALAS POOR GINA!—Italy, the home of Gina Lollobrigida and other sultry temptresses who have made motion picture history, has sud­ denly decided to go mid-Victorian. Police have revived an old law of Mussolini's day prohibiting necking in public and are inaugurating a nation-wide campaign against the practice. The campaign started in Turin where movie theaters were raided and 35 bewildered couples hauled off to the clink. Observers agreed that Italy would survive it all. MOBILE—Provision for shoreside living facilities for Seafarers on the beach highlight Improvements being made in a building recently acquired next door to the Mobile branch 4* 4^ ^hall. ' STOCK MARKET BOUNCES AROUND—A wave of heavy buying The building, adjoining the hallway with windows along the that moved stocks up to 1929 levels caused the Federal Reserve Board present hall at the intersec­ rear of the floor will connect with to increase the down payment requirement on .stocks from 50 to 60 tion of Dauphin and Law- recreation facilities and the li- percent. The news upset stock market speculators with the result that 90c Pay Base Fight rence Streets, will be joined phy- brary-to-be in the second floor of nearly $8 billion ip paper stock values was wiped out in a two-day drop. Experts agree though, that stocks are going to stay high, which makes I IHIIL sically with the existing hall by the existing hall. Laundry Too • breaking through the walls on the people who bought in before the elections last November very happy. The third deck dormitory will WASHINGTON— A proposal for street and second deck levels. In HANSEL AND GRETEL FLEE CAPITALISTS—Czechoslovak Com­ an increase in the minimum wage addition to a dormitory, the build­ have sleeping facilities, showers, a law from 75 to 90 cents an hour ing will contain a Sea Chest retail washing machine, drier and elec­ munists have rewritten the Hansel and Gretel fairy tale to illustrate will soon be put before Congress store and warehouse, snack bar, tric irons. All three floors will be the "evils of capitalism." Instead of being caught by a witch, the in­ at the request of President Eisen­ television room and additional air-conditioned. The present hall nocent children drift across the border to the capitalist west while has been air-conditioned for some their parents are busy fulfilling work quotas. There the children be­ hower. The present wage mini­ office space. In turn, the existing time. port agent's office will be convert­ come exploited workers. They flee eastward again where they are mum under Federal law is 75 cents The first floor of the existing rescued, by a Communist border guards from the pursuing capitalists. ed into a library and writing room. an houi\ hall will be unchanged, with the 4. 4. 4. Work Proceeding Rapidly The minimum wage proposal is patrolmen's office, dispatch coun­ NO RELEASE OF US PRISONERS SEEN—A non-commital com­ expected to touch off a sharp fight Remodeling work is already go­ ter and shipping board remaining munique from UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold and China's in Congress with some groups, in­ ing ahead rapidly. The Sea .Chest as is. foreign minister,- Chou En Lai, indicates that no agreement was reached cluding unions, supporting a figure will be located on the ground floor "Plans for work now underway of at least $1 an hour and other ex­ front, with its warehouse to the will provide much needed addi­ on release of H US Air Force men jailed by Red China as spies. Indi­ pected to fight any change in the rear. Also on this floor will be the tional space in the Mobile hall as cations are that the Red Chinese are using the flyers as one of many present minimums. the snack bar and television room well as attractive facilities for the levers to attempt to win admission to the UN. Another lever is in­ If passed into law, the new which will -be ponnected with the greater comfort and convenience creased military pressucfeon offshore islands held by Nationalist Chi­ minimum wages would have con­ shipping hall through a doorway of the membership," Cal Tanner, nese with Red aircraft stepping up raids on Nationalist positions. 4> if siderable effect on such low wage in the existing wall. port agent, said. COSTA RICA CHARGES INVASION—Fighting flared in northern industries as textiles and other The second deck of the building The expansion will also make soft goods trades that have been will have offices for the port possible better service to the mem­ Costa Rica as Government forces came to grips with a small fdrce of "running away" from union con­ agent, the SlU-affiliated Marine bership in the port through pro­ revolutionaries. Before the fighting broke out, Costa Rica accused tracts by establishing low wage Allied Workers, SIU Welfare vision of needed space for Welfare Nicaragua of plotting an. invasion and asked the Organization of Amer­ ican States to act to keep the peace. Costa Rica and Nicaragua have plants in the south and west. Services, and the Sea Chest. A Services and the Sea Chest. long been rivals for Central American leadership. • dCcS Cartoon History Of The SIU StU Wing 4'Year Fi^ht iVo. 81 •: uv-' : •' i'-' - I la ifr^ li i' • lii -fc •' fjjr • i |i«r .: }'. '^-'P Although the membersJiip had authorized a strike In Cities Service, SIU negotiators kept trying for a peaceful end to the contract stalemate. But fruitless sessions continued Into September, 1950. Mean­ while, the Union made ready to lay its case against CS before a special hearing of a Senate Labor sub­ committee in Washingtoib Less than 48 hours before the Senate hearing was to convene, CS capitulated on the terms of an SIU agreement. The pact brought a four-year battle to establish Union wages and conditions in the CS fleet to an end. SIU men in the fleet and Seafarers .everywhere hailed Che end of a long,, bitter and costly organizing battle. At the hearings, SIU witnesses documented a strong case against CS. Later, the Senate group's report de­ clared: "It is almost unbelievable that any uijion ^could continue in existence in the face of this com­ bination of legaLstalling and violent anti-union ac­ tivity, Certainly a smaller, poorgr and less persistent union would have been destroyed..." > �SEAFARERS JuUry 91, 1»» P«*e Sivwr' LOG SIU NEWSLETTER SIU Seeks Improved Mail Service from WASHINGTON Seeking to unravel the kinky roblem of poor mail service for Seafarers aboard ships proposed a solution in a new appeal for cooperation both here and overseas, the SIU from the shipowners. In a letter to all contracted THE OUTLOOG FOB AMERICAN SHIPPING IS MUCH BRIGHTThe Union does not have th* •r than a few monthi ago, both from the atandpoint of tramp and regu­ operators, the Union pin­ ed, however, except in special lar berth operators. For example, the 10,000,000 ton coal program pointed ways in which letters cases. In most instances it is sent facilities for sending thousands of and packages from home can be to a particular hall because a Sea­ pieces of mail to men aboard ship, speeded on their way to the crew- farer is expected to arrive there since it generally has no way of members aboard ship. The action shortly at which time he can pick knowing where a man is at a par­ ticular time. was prompted by numerous recent it up. complaints from Seafarers of diffi­ culties in getting mail, particular­ ly holida.v messages and Christmas packages. Mail, as always, is a strong morale-boostdr for seamen away from home. The SIU request to the ship­ owners for their aid in getting mail to crewmembers was directed principally to some of the small companies who often are~lax in handling this matter properly. Most of the major operators have been cooperating for some time in trying to deal with the problem of mail. Accurate Lists The proposals center around the cooperation of the ship operators in providing accurate lists of their agents for all ports where a ship is scheduled to go at the time of the sign-on. In this way, crewmem­ t 4" ' ONE INTERESTING ANGLE OF THE 50-50 SHIPPING RULE THAT bers can notify,their families and has come to light involves a so-called three-way barter deal—for ex- friends where mail can be sent and cmple, US coal to Denmark, Danish manufactured goods to India, paid be assured some regularity of de­ for by India out of FOA dollar aid. FOA is adopting a policy of let­ livery. Crewmembers are urged to ting US ships participate 50-50 on the cargo from this country to report to SIU patrolmen when Denmark in exchange for a waiver of the 50-50 rule on the move­ addresses are not provided at the time of sign-on. ment from Denmark to India. A key element in this, however, FOA feels that the NSA rates established in 1951-1952 are higher the SIU noted. Is the delivery of than "fair and reasonable rates" for US-flag vessels because (a) John Henry, a cinammon-colored, white-faced ringtail acquired by they were admittedly established at levels substantially above commer­ the mail to the ship when it ar­ Seafarer George E. Annis, DM, in Brazil, thinks nothing of it as he is the' center of attraction in the New Orleans hall. Annis, cial rates in order to avoid Government competition with private in­ rives in port. This hinges on efforts dustry, (b) they included the cost of very substantial break-out re­ being made by the agents abroad shown here catching up on the SEAFARERS LOG, picked up his pet while aboard the Del Viento. pairs as well as normal break-out costs, and (c) they included esti­ to put the mail aboard the vessel on arrival. mated cost of lay-up. , Companies To, Speed .Mali In the case of mail sent directly THE TALK AROUND TOWN IS THAT THE DEMOCRATIC SIDE of the House Merchant Marine Committee is not nearly as strong as to the companies' home Offices, It should be. After Representative Jack Shelley, California Democrat, efforts can also be made to see to announced that he would quit the Committee in favor of joining the it that it is forwarded properly House Appropriations Committee, he was besieged by industry to and promptly and will arrive in change his mind. In deciding to join. the. Appropriations group, Shel­ port by the time the ship gets ley is taking the position that he still will be in a position to aid the there.'Mail is frequently allowed WASHINGTON—^President Eisenhower this week sparked merchant marine. Besides, the Appropriations Committee is con- to pile up at the company offices hopes for- a revival of the nation's declining merchant marine sidered, after Rules, to be the tbp unit on the House side of the Capitol.s when the ships are only • low The House Merchant Marine Committee as a whole also is weak this days travel away. The result is and shipbuilding industry. In his budget message to Congress, year—one reason being that the Democrats haye lost seven of their that crewmembers either never he asked for amounts totaling"* ^ former members, either through defeat in the elections or change see it or get it several months late, $241 million for shipping ac­ only $33 million last year. over to other Committees, while the Republicans on the Committee particularly when a ship is out tivities in the fiscal year be­ Shipbuilding and ship conver­ have lost three of their former members. This wiil mean many new on a long voyage. sion take up $102.8 million in the ginning July 1, 1955. Complants about mail service to faces on the Committee, which is so important to^the merchant marine, Continuation of the US Public proposed maritime budget while date have not involved the facili­ new members with little or no knowledge of US-flag shipping. Health Service hospital program operating differential subsidies for ties provided at all SIU halls for a. 4 US ship operators account for an­ THE GOVERNMENT IS EXPECTED TO MAKE AN ANNOUNCE- handling Seafarers' mail address­ was also forecast by a request for other $115 million, $30 million over nearly $34.5 million for these in­ ed in care of the Union. Mail de­ ment soon on the option held by States Marine Corp. to buy sub­ what was asked last year. The sidized Bloomfleld Steamship and' subsidiary Gulf Star Steamship livered to the halls is not forward- stitutions. The hospitals received remainder is taken up by $15.1 mil­ Company. The purchase price being negotiated is $2V^! million. In lion for the expenses of the Mari­ addition to this price, Bloomfleld would collect 50 percent of net time Administration, including profits of Bloomfleld and Gulf Star, after taxes, accruing to either costs of operating the reserve fleets company from date of the agreerirent, June 4, 1954, to the date States and other MA facilities, $6 million Marine exercises its option to buy. Also, Bloomfleld will get 50 per­ more for the repair of reserve fleet cent of additional net profits that would have been realized by Bloomvessels and an. item of $2 million field and Giilf Star from capital gains on the sale of any Liberty-type for the US Merchant Marine Acad­ ships owned by the two companies in the event bona fide offers are emy at Kings Point in New York. received and permission for such sale is refused by States Marine. Hundreds of dollar-wise Seafarers and other readers of the No funds were requested to aid 4 4 4 four state officer training schools ANOTHER PIECE OF GOOD NEWS FOR THE US MERCHANT SEAFARERS LOG have swamped the LOG with requests for in Maine, Massachusetts, NY and reprints of 45 selected columns of the popular feature "Your fleet is tfle decision of the Attorney General that the 50-50 ship­ California, as the Government in­ ping rule applies to surplus agricultural goods sold abroad for for­ Dollars Worth" offered in the-^ dicated all emphasis on ship officer booklet. eign currency. This huge program wiil involve expenditure of hun­ last issue of the LOG. training would be concentrated in dreds of millions of dollars, and American-flag ships, under the rul­ As a result of the enthusias­ Pleased by the strong interest In the Kings Point institution. the LOG feature, the Union es­ ing, wiil carry half of it. The surplus agricultural progam will involve tic response, a specially-designed a three-year period, and goods will move out in all directions—Western booklet containing the entire set timates that the heavy tide of re­ 20 New Ships Europe, SOuth America, Middle East and Southeast Asia. of '45 columns,is already on the quests will continue for some time The budget would provide for presses and will be mailed free of with readers responding from all the start of construction on 20 ^ * over the country and throughout TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAM OF HELPING TO BRING the mer­ charge to all who write in. The new ships during the year, includ­ the world. chant fleet up to date. Congress will soon consider the White House ing two prototype dry cargo ships The 45 columns from the LOG request for ship construction funds of 103 million dollars for the fis­ Readers who may have missed series cover a wide iange of sub­ and a prototype tanker designed cal year beginning July 1, 1955. These funds, if approved on the Hill, the coupon and offer on the back would continue the trade-in-and-build tanker program begun this year; page of the last issue can obtain jects from the popular LOG ex­ for possible mass production in continue essential research and development work on ship design; fi­ the booklet containhig 45 "Your clusive written by Sidney Margo- an emergency, five additional C-2 nance construction of two cargo ships and one tanker as prototypes Dollar's Worth" columns by lius, the nation's outstanding ex­ or C-3 freighters for sale to pri­ for mass production in any future emergency; start orderly replace­ merely addressing a request to pert on consumer buying. Subjects vate companies, two new passenger ment of cargo ships built during or before World War II; and provide the Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, covered include home financing. In­ ships for American President surance and maintenance, tips on Lines and ten ships under the for the construction or conversion of four passenger-cargo ships. 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn 32, buying clothes for the entire fam­ tanker trade-in-and-build program President Eisenhower's budget for the fiscal year 1956, for the first NY. • ily, the costs and care of automo< adopted last year. The latest bud­ time, fails to include any federal money requests for operation of biles, appliances, furniture and get, however, makes it possible the four state marine schools. The feeling on this is that the States other items for the home, hints on for dry cargo ships as well as tank­ original plan was to furnish indi­ of Maine, California, Massachusetts and New York should bear this vidual reprints of the 45 different buying food, drugs and jewelry, ers to be traded in for credit on cost alone, without US Government support. columns, but the very pleasing how to save on insurance and loans the building of new ones. Among response and the requests by in­ and many other subjects. "Your other projects, existing experi­ dividuals for almost the entire Dollar's Worth: Seafarers Guide To ments fvith Liberty ships to con­ iC/u, listing have brought about the Better Buying" has been a regular vert them to higher speeds would be continued and expanded. decision to print the full series as LOG featune since Jply, 1952. announced by the White House last fall is rapidly shaping up. This is a crash program in the light of three factors: (a) The need of foreign countries for coal during the winter 19541955; (b) The strategic desirability of minimizing the purchase of Iron Curtain coal by the free nations; and (c) Pressure from the American coal industry to get the movement started and to have it continue at a substantial pace. The Elsenhower Administration is most anxious to move all of the 10,000,000 tons of coal, or as much as possible, dur­ ing fiscal year 1955, On the basis of 10,000 tons of coal per ship, this movement would Involve 1,000 shiploads. Because of the transfer of American-fiag ships to foreign countries, the Foreign Operations Administration, as of a recent date, indicated that it would be able to handle only about 20 cargoes of coal per month, • even if there'were no demands made upon American tramps for*hauling grain. Therefore, FOA\is expected to use up all American-flag space available at "fair and reasonable rates"; thereafter to declare non-availability for purposes of the 50-50 shipping law and then re­ sort to foreign-flag shipping; finally, under FOA plans, after all for­ eign-flag shipping space available at reasonable rates has been used, then to call upon the US reserve fleet. In the light of the impending shipping shortage which FOA esti­ mates might last for at least six months and probably longer, FOA will try to put as much grain, and to get the Agriculture Department to do the same, on American-flag berth lines, using tramps primarily, if not entirely, for the coal movement. 'Well, ril Be A Ring-Tailed.. . "-k • m m m I SI '•i •:4 $241 Million Asked For Maritime In '55 'Your Dollar's Worth' To Be Issued As Book • r' 4-s : ^ '•rv ^ .. ••'I 1 .a �; •- 1. \t: I w hv F f I v: j;: & S'. • 'iV'- - SEAFARERS Tage Elffht Due to be launched early this summer, a new Empress of Britain Will replace her namesake lost during World War II, and is expected to make her maiden voyage a little over a year from now. Now under construction at Glasgow, Scotland, for the Canadian Pacific Steamship Co the 22 500-vessel will be placed on the Montreal-Liverpool run She will have accommodations for 1,050 passengers... Two tank­ ers owned by Oljmipic Lines of Panama collided in the Bay of Suez Question: What's your feeling about this month, one of them catching fire in an explosion caused by the gambling aboard ship? Impact. The 17,722-ton Olympic Thunder and the 21,200-ton Olympic • Honor were involved in the mishap, during which the Thunder caught Bill Nuckols, AB: As long as a fire. Only slight damage was suffered by the ships. guy has money to spend, it's okay to toss a little of it away now and Figures reported by the Maritime Association of the Port otJiew then on a game York showed that New York handled almost one-fourth of the 102,113 of cards. It's just shins that entered and left the country's major ports last year. New bad when guys York worked nearly twice as much as the nation's second most active start losing the port, Philadelphia. US ships accounted for slightly more than half payoff before ®f New York's outbound traffic.. Flota Mercante Grancolombiana, the they get it; that's Joint shipping venture owned by Colombia and Ecuador, has an­ when you start nounced plans for expansion of its services between US ports and having trouble. I Latin America which will actually double some of its services. The like pinochle concern, which now owns 20 ships and has 10 others under charter, is mostly. It's a good way to pass the due to add 4 new ships to its fleet this year. time aboard ship. $. 4. Si ^ ^ Membership of the Federal Maritime Board was completed early Mike SpaUuto, MM: A little so­ this month when Ben H. Guill, former naval officer, former member of Congress from Texas and former executive assistant to the Post­ ciable game on the ship is alright master General, was sworn in as third member of the board. Earlier, every once in a G. Joseph Minetti of New York joined the only remaining member, while. We Louis S. Rothschild, board chairman and the Maritime Administrator, haven't got too on the panel.. .Twelve out of 14 crewmembers were lost when the much to do be­ Grimsby trawler Evelyn Rose of 327 tons sank near Oban on the tween ports and western coast of Scotland. The vessel struck a reef and sank while an as long as a man isn't playing attempt was being made to launch the lifeboat. away his last dol­ 4i 4 ^ The 19,105-ton liner Gripsholm, ex-flagship of the Swedish Ameri­ lar it's a good can line and a repatriation ship for refugees in World War II, has way to spend the been officially rechristened the Berlin. The 29-year-old liner is on in­ time. I don't like definite charter to the North German Lloyd Line.. Operation of the to make it a habit, but I go for a 18,000-ton liner La Guardia in passenger service between the US West little pinofchle now and then. Coast and Honolulu moved another step closer to reality following 4 4 4 Henry Watson, cook: When ybu the decision of a Maritime Administration examiner to allow the Hawaiian Steamship Co. to charter the ship from the Government. have a good crew and everybody gets along okay, She is idled right now in the James River (Va.) reserve fleet. there's nothing 4 t i wixmg with play­ Two shipyards in Kobe, Japan, launched new vessels last week, one ing a little cards of them a 38,750-ton supertanker for a Panamanian company. The on the ship. giant petroleum carrier is the Chrysanthy I, owned by the United Everybody has a Shippers Co. of Panama. Less than a third her size is the new 11,300good time and ton Philippines Maru, built for a Japanese company.. .Members of a the money keeps volunteer lifeboat crew on the Furness liner Queen of Bermuda who going back and performed an heroic rescue of ten Newfoundland fishermen this month forth so that no­ were honored at special ceremonies in New York after the liner arbody really loses vived back in port. The men took men off the floundering fishing out. I don't play as much as I boat Student Prince II about 200 miles NE of Bermuda. used to in the old days though. . 4 4 4 4 4 4 This country's two largest liners were filled to more than 90 per­ Francis E. Miiler, wiper: It's a cent of their passenger capacity on their trans-Atlantic voyages last year, according to the United States Lines. The company disclosed good pastime on a ship when you that the liners United States and America carried 94,456 passengers have nothing between New York and Northern Europe during 1954. The United else to do. Every­ States, largest and fastest ship in the US merchant fleet, accounted for body likes to 67,577 passengers out of the total.. The Military Sea Transportation gamble a little Service chartered 14 privately-owned and operated US-flag ships dur­ when there's a ing December, bringing the total of the Government shipping agency's small game going on. As long as chartered vessels to 36 at the end of last month. the stakes stay low and nobody ijllt!|ii.i ...J can win or lose too much, I like to play whenever I get a chance. , DOWN ACROSS 1. Vehicle Victory 1. (Victory Car­ 2. Lake cargo riers) 3. Crewmember 4. Balto has a new 4. Came to a stop one 5. Pie mode 8. What we sail in 6. Whole bunch 12. Governor of 7. Bloodsucker Kansa.s 8. Marksman 13. Kind of lily 9. Small mountain 14. Animal's skin 10. Thought 15. Control, as il. A fruit sliip's speed 16. Three famed 17. Olive £enus initiala 18. Follower of 19. The SlU helps 1 2 him 21. Stack 24. Bingle 12 25. Grow old 26. Worked with 15 shovel 28. Flat tablelands 32. Valley 34. Girl 36. City in Nevada 37. Country N of Lebanon 39. Ceylon export 41. Politician; Slang 42. US intelligence outfit 44. Palmyra is one 46. Ceylon seaport 50. Weight of India 51. Captain in Moby Dick 52. Judge 56. Actress Hayworth 57. An exclamation 58. Product of Trinidad 59. Man of action 60. Port on Kyushu 61. Compass bearing 20. 21. 22. 23. 27. 2?^3. So­ SB. That man 40. Birthplace of Wearies St. Francis Unsightly 43. Beside the ship Square sail 45. Man's nick­ Channel name Apart 46. St. Louis Soon ballplayer Exchanged for 47. Large river money 48. Not on time Island group 40. Baltic stop NW of Sumatra 53. Mahal, Hawaiian of India wreath 54. Cure leather Point a gun 55. Before (Punle Answer on Page 17) 4 4 4 January 21. 195S LOG Jerome Pine, MM: I'm for it; whoever wants to play a game of cards should be able to. Of course, I'm not in favor of gam­ bling when it means a man is going to throw away all h 1 s dough and be broke all the time. Then it means hard feelings and resent­ ment among the crew and makes a lot of trouble all around. MEET THE SEAFARER ALLEN J. FRIEND, MM. Looking over the headquarters at going to sea. He caught an shipping board for a European run Army Transport Service ship In December, 1946, and made two this past week was Seafarer Allen trips with it. Then, looking for J. Friend of Brooklyn. Bom and greener pastures, he switched over raised in the borough. Friend to the SlU in March, 1947. He'a started going to sea late in 1946 been sailing with the Union ever because as he put it, "I got itchy since. In 1948, Friend got a lengthy feet and wanted to see different taste of picketline action when the places and the way other people now-famous Wall Street strike lived." The novelty of viewing the broke out. Stock Exchange em­ other half of the world has long ployees struck for a contract and since worn off but Friend is con­ with the help of Seafarers kept vinced he made a wise choice of mass picket lines going for several weeks. Friend himself spent three vocation, if only by accident. weeks on the line in what he re­ As the father of two chUdren, calls as one of the -wettest spring ages two and four, and the owner seasons New York experienced in of his own one-family home in many a year. Brooklyn, the 31-year-old Seafarer Subsequently, Friend ^became a sees going to sea as the only sure c^ewmember of the Bull Line way he can meet all the financial cruise ship Puerto Rico on which obligations involved. he spent two happy years. The "Next to my family and home," cruise run was a popular one, he he said, "my SIU membership is recalls, with men home in New my most important possession be­ York a couple of days every two cause it means bread and butter weeks. The attraction of running for all of us." to a semi-tropical land, particu­ Enlisted In Army larly in the wintertime, was an­ Going to sea was not exactly other strong point of the run. It what Friend had in mind at the was a sad day when the company beginning. He had gone to school finally laid up the ship and later at the Food Trades Vocational sold her for foreign-flag operation. High School in New York City, "I'm stiU grieving for the old but war clouds were looming in Puerto Rico," he sighed. Europe, and here in the US, Uncle Close To Home Sam had put the Selective Service Since he's a family man. Friend system into motion. On his 18th likes to stick to those nearby for­ birthday, February 26, 1941, Friend eign and European runs which enlisted in the US Army for what mean no more than a month away turned out to be a 4V4-year hitch, from home at most. He did take considerably more than he bar­ one Far East run in the last year, gained for at the time. He was which had its quota of harrowing still in high school but managed moments. He was aboard the to get leave to graduate in uniform Greece Victory carrying a cargo that June. of ammunition when the ship's Friend was mustered out of propeller fouled on a buoy chain service on November 11, 1945, re­ in Kurihama, Japan. "The wind turning to the States with the 66th startecU acting up and it looked Dmsion after three years in Eu­ like the vessel was in for real rope. For the next 12 months he trouble. Tugs were called to help kicked around with the "readjust­ and fortunately, the ship was able ment blues." He had wanted to go to get off the next morning and to veterinary school but circum­ proceed for repairs. stances didn't work out in that di­ Friend's last ship was the Manrection. # kato Victory, recently back from Sailed ATS Europe. He intends to keep on After a considerable spell with sailing for the indefinite future, be­ the old "52-20" club. Friend de­ cause he finds its the best way he cided that he would take a crack knows of paying the bills. Efforts afoot to merge the Inter­ national Fur arid Leather Workers Union with the Amalgamated Meat Cutters (AFL) will be subject to approval by the next meeting of the AFL Executive Council. The Fur and Leather Workers is one of the unions which had been ex­ pelled from the CIO as Commu­ nist-dominated, ancl AFL officials indicated the union would have to show proof of an Internal clean­ up. Two leaders of the union; Ben Gold and Irving Potash, have both been prosecuted under the Smith Act. 4 4 4 Produce strikers In New York went back to work after a week's Arthur Mandick, wiper: There's tie-up with a $9.50 p'ackage in a nothing wrong with it as long as two-year agreement. The package you're not provides an Immediate increase of a fanatic about $6 in wages, plus improvements in it. There's quite fringe issues. Produce handlers a lot of gambling are members of Local 202, Inter­ in small games national Brotherhood of Teamsters. on the ships be­ 4 4 4 cause the guys The United Mine Workers Union haven't got much is planning to encourage the set­ ting up of local union health cen­ else to do. A ters in remote mining communities small-stake game so as to make more efficient use helps pass the time and makes things interesting of its Welfare fund. The Union is hopeful that 'the local centers while you're at it. 4 4 4, V'-f would help reduce the burden of hospital bills on the fund. Fund in­ come has been cut sharply by the decline in coal production. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4. A telecast of negotiation sessions between AFL Paper Make^S and the Rogers Corporation of Rogers, Connecticut; is planned for next month. The telecast will be sent out over a closed circuit, and wit­ nessed by industrial relations spe­ cialists attending a conference of the American Management Asso­ ciation in Chicago. A 35-hour week has been negoti­ ated for 3,000 sportswear em­ ployees, members of AFL Ladies Garments Workers Local 226 in Los Angeles. The new agreement represented a 2i/i-hour work week reduction and means that 35 hours is now standard for nearly all ILGWU members in Southern California. Construction of US bases in Newfoundland has led to the chartering of a local of the AFL Common Laborers Union. The workers Involved are building a Naval Base at Fort McAndrew, Ai;gentia, Newfoundland. �January 21, 1955 SEAFARERS Pare Nina LOG In Time Of Need!' SEAFARERS^LOG JoBBory 21, 1955 Vol. XVII. No. 2 Published biweekly by the Seafarers International Union, Atlantic & Gulf District, AFL, 675 Fourth Avenue. Brooklyn 32. NY. Tel. HYacinth 9-6600. Cable Address: SEAFARERS NEW YORK. PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treasurer Editor, HERBERT BRAND; Managing Editor, RAV DENISON; Art Editor, BERNARD SEAMAN; Photo Editor, DANIEL NI'LVA: Staff Writers, HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWIN SJPIVACK At MASKIN; Gull Area Reporter, Bm. MOODT, LETTER of the m /.i I 'M\ mmhr' :iffl pfp. -if WEEK ' '41 [ Ilisaster Insurance The Southern Districts disaster, involving the loss of 23 ; Wi^ht On lives, 14 of them imlicensed men, sharply points up the tre­ Shipping Threats mendous importance of the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Many of the families of the victims are in serious financial plight To the Editor: I am writing this letter and I after the shattering blow of losing the breadwinner. It's true sincerely hope you .will publish it they are entitled to file for damages, but lawsuits have a way in an early of the SEA­ of dragging out over months and years. Meanwhile the Wel­ FARERS LOGedition because it concerns fare Plan is giving them immediate assistance in the form a matter which I believe is of vital of a total of $35,000 in death benefits, just when such assis­ concern to every SIU member. tance is badly needed. Any expressions of opinion or As a matter of fact, it was at the urging of the Union that any suggestions which other broth­ the Coast Guard issued an official statement that the crew ers might care to make will be was presumed lost, paving the way for payments of benefits. warmly welcomed by this writer. Recently, the American Mer­ Normally such a statement would not come until the conclu­ chant Marine Institute issued sion of Coast Guard hearings and fidng of a report. startling but true figures showing The death benefit is one of several SlU-sponsored benefits that this great nation of ours is repeating a costly which offer speedy financial assistance at critical moments. eiTor which hurt In the centerfold of this issue are the photos of the many our economy .and Seafarers who can no longer work but who are well taken impaired our na­ care of through the SIU disability benefit. Each issue of the tional defense in SEAFARERS LOG carries reports of other benefits such as the past. This maternity and hospital payments, all of which run into hun­ error is the ne­ dreds of thousands of dollars every year. glect of the American mer­ It was just a few years ago that the Seafarer and his family chant marine. had little or no relief from misfortune or disaster. A small Latest to be bitten by the ship­ These figures burial benefit existed that was just enough to pay for a burial. Rushton board television bug is the Alcoa show that the Men in hospitals got $3 each week to keep them in cigarettes. transfer of American ships to Roamer crew. At the last ship­ All that has been changed thanks to negotiation of a sound foreign registry has reduced our board meeting crewmembers elect­ and far-reaching Welfare Plan, total tonnage to 15 million tons, ed a committee of three consisting The Welfare Plan is one of many aspects of Union activity leaving our merchant fleet at the of R. W. Miller, C. J. Beck and Blanco (first name not given) to over the years that has radically changed the way of life of lowest point in 30 months. Also, despite the declared policy look over the pros and cons of the a seaman. It offers assurance that the Seafarer and his family and come back with a re­ is protected against unforseen disaster such as befell the of transporting 50 percent of for­ question port. eign aid cargoes in American bot­ Southern Districts. Primarily the committee will be toms, only 29 percent of all Amer­ I liispection C|uestioiis Speaking of the Southern Districts, the Coast Guard has concluded hearings into the reasons for the mysterious disap• pearance of the ship. While final conclusions will not be drawn until all the evidence is in, some sharp contradictions emerge from the testimony already given. The several in­ spectors who looked over various parts of the ship at various times are in considerable disagreement with each other as to her condition and in disagreement with Seafarers who sailed the ship, before and during her final voyage. Even more startling is the information given in last minute testimony by the company's operating manager. He revealed that both the Coast Guard and the American Bureau of Shipping had gone easy on basic safety requirements because they would have been a heavy expense to the company. In other words, the safety of the ship and crew took second place to the company's financial well-being. Three Seafarers who testified to patching holes below the waterline with bolts and wooden plugs were followed to the stand by inspectors who said they saw no such items. Then along came two other inspectors who said they saw fish bolts and wooden plugs in the hull. One Coast Guard inspector said his "inspection" of the engine room consisted of asking the chief engineer and the skipper how things were below. The chief told him they were shipshape, but one Seafarer witness told of a variety of temporary and makeshift repairs below and had his testimony confirmed by a letter written by. one of the Seafarer victims just before the ship's final voyage. Certainly there are plenty of inspectors going aboard ships. In the Southern Districts case there was an insurance com­ pany man. Coast Guard inspector, FCC expert, company inspector and an independent surveyor all taking look-sees 3t the ship. Perhaps all this overlapping and division of au­ thority defeats its purpose with some inspectors tending to let the "other guy" worry about it. In any case either the inspectors did not see the defects or were reluctant to take action that would have delayed the sailing of the ship. It boils down once again to a conflict of company profits versus human safety. For when the South­ ern Districts was last seen by a tanker December 5, she was headed at top speed into the heart of a storm which the tanker sought to avoid. In this case the attempt to make a schedule tick apparently contributed to the loss of the ship and crew. ' Vote Thanks Union book ever since. He is 34 years old and lives ashore in Phila­ delphia. !Sf if % Another baker who has been turning out top quality products is Chris Markris of the Alcoa Pega­ sus. Ship's minutes reported from the Alcoa vessel make a point of praising him for fine baking and his cooperation with hands on the ican exports and imports are car­ trying to find out whether a set ship. can be installed aboard ship in ried by American sliips. if if if such a manner as to give some de­ Other SIU steward departments Seafarers Must Act cent reception on the coastwise What can be done to stop this runs. The committee might do that received the four-star rating recently include the gang on the ridiculous situation, and what pai't we can play in encouraging a well to check the experiences of j Antirioiis (Waterman) and the Del some of the other coastwise ships Cainpo (Mississippi). The Antinous' strong and healthy merchant ma­ on this score. crew gave thanks for a "wonder­ rine is the immediate problem of Reactions Differ ful Christmas dinner" and added every man in this Union. This Some of the ships appear to be "meals in general are excellent." situation concerns our bread and well-satisfied but on other vessels Del Campo's department got "spe­ butter, and the sooner we get busy the reception has been a cause of cial thanks for wonderful tasty on it the better it will be for us. much aggravation. food" and the steward himself Our Union, as we Seafarers prai.sed the men in the galley gang Then, of course, there's the know, has played a leading role in the fight to keep our merchant problem of what kind of set to buy. for the fine cooperation they have marine strong against interests And while they are at it, shall it been giving him. 4" 3« J) which would let it be sold out for be color TV or old-fashioned black the sake of sliowing an immediate and white? It looks as if commit­ Seafarers at the last headquar­ tee-members have their work cut ters membersliip meeting elected profit of a few more dollars. a quarterly finan­ But, in addition to what our out for them. cial committee, Union as a whole is doing, what if % The vote of as x-equired by can we individual Seafarers do? dhanks to the the Union con­ For one thing, we can keep our feedbag depart­ stitution, to give pens busy, and keep writing our ment is standard the Union's finan­ Senators and Representatives in procedure where cial status its Washington. If we keep that the crew is well regular, thorough stream of mail flowing, perhaps we fed and content­ examination. The can encourage Congress to enact ed, but some of members, legislation that will really protect, the praise of­ E. Starns and W. preserve and strengthen our mer­ Stambul fered recently is McDonald for chant marine. on the lyrical the deck department; C. Stambul Hatgimisios Alert Public To Dangers side. Take the and W. La Chance, engine depart­ Moreover, each of us Seafarers can appoint himself a "committee Steel Flyer as an example. Baker ment; and W. Rcidy and R. Ewiiig of one" to see to it that the general Kosta Hatgimisios received quite a for the steward department, spent public is alerted to the dangers few accolades for what the crew several days going over Union which beset our merchant marine. called a "wonderful job of bak­ recoi'ds of all kinds in conjunction We should talk this matter up ing." They reported he made svilh Certified Public Accountants, among our families, friends and "pastries and pizza pie for coffee- taking inventory of Union property acquaintances as much as possible, time, as good or better than any and other steps required for the and see that they are made aware ever found ashore." We've heard i-eport. This of coiu'se, is a complete I'eof the disastrous policy this coun­ of bakers putting out a piece of cake or some doughnuts with cof­ porl on all the Union's finances, try is now pursuing. It is up to us who make our fee, but it's the first time that serv­ and should not be confused with livings by going to sea to keep the ing pizza pie at coffeetime has the weekly port audits which take wheels of this campaign rolling, been reported. No wonder the account of port income and outgo only each week. and to make every American boys are satisfied. 'The quarterly report will be Hatgimisios has been whipping realize that a sti'ong American merchant fleet is a valuable eco­ up batter for quite a few years presented at membership meetings nomic asset in peace as well as a now. He joined the SIU in Provi­ in all ports January 26 for ap­ dence, Rhode Island, on February propriate action by the member­ necessity In war. 10, 1939, and has been packing a ship. Edwin T. Rushton �Page Ten •.(: SEAFARERS January 21, 1955 LOG '£• ~ Benjamin Bailey, 74 Lives in Brooklyn, NY John E. Bellard, 67 Lives in Newjport, NY Clarence B. Brunda^^e, 71 Lives in Tampa, Fla. Joseph Germane, 70 Lives in Brookiyn, NY Sidney W. Ghale, 62 Lives in Charleston, SC Nick Giosue, 59 Lives in NY, NY Younggters and oldsters alike, all Seafarers who receive disability benefits under the SIU Welfare Plan, have the security of knowing that the $25 weekly payments to them will continue for as long as they may need them, whether months or years. Many of them have worked as seamen their entire lives, some for as many as 50 years. Others are rela­ tive newcomers to sailing, Wt the sea knows no bounds of age, race or religion and takes its toll of all men. The SIU disability benefit was established for this reason. Its purpose was to provide a cushion of se­ curity for Seafarers who were unable for some reason of disability to continue in their profession and earn a livelihood for themselves and their families. First launched in 1952, the disability benefit orig­ inally provided weekly payments of $15 to each qual­ ified seaman, regardless of age. Ten Seafarers qual­ ified at that time, with eligibility based on proof of seven years' se£ participating ir A few mont] October, 1952, weekly. Six mo: to its level of $! ent. This is mo ships in the 19c Moreover, ne and qualifying ond anniversar; ting the weekly those who had under protectio Today, 43 on $25 weekly ben ing made at the to the total of n^ fit originally b( None of the \k il- William A. Kemmerer, 79 Lives in Pennsgrove, NJ William E. Lake, 6g Lives in Boston, Mass. Matthew Little, 92 Lives in Staten Is., NY Bernard Y.. Boll, 77 Lives in Seattle, Wash. Charles Schrunk, 68 Lives in Jacksonville, Fla. Ifr &• Pr. g. William Bochell, 69 Lives in New Orleans, La. �SEAFARERS Januarj^ 21, 1955 LOG Benito Candamlo, 66 Lives in Miami, Fla. Alexander Dudde, 67 Lives in Brooklyn, NY Ernst E. Ekiund, 66 Lives in Brooklyn, NY Leonard F. Ellis, 68 Lives irt Houma, La. William Girardeau, 74 Lives in N. Harwich, Mass. Samuel L. Gordon, 70 Lives in Brooklyn, NY William J. Gray, 52 Lives in Mobile, Ala. .Ernest E. Gross, 65 Lives in New Orleans, La. ime on ships operated by companies the SIU Welfare Plan. 3 after the benefit first began, in payments were increased to $20 ths after that, the benefit rate rose 5 weekly, where it remains at prese than they received for working on )'s. / men are constantly applying for or the disability benefit. On its seclast May 1, 27 Seafarers were getlenefit. This figure does not include een getting benefits and died while of the Plan. e-active Seafarers are receiving the fit. Accordingly, payments are be­ rate of $1,075 per week, in addition arly $75,000 paid out since the bene?an. nen recdving it, especially the old- timers, could have visualized years ago the blessing of security they are enjoying today through the facil­ ities of their Union's Welfare Plan. The state of maritime unions was such in those days that only a few "dreamers"-—men who "walked with their heads in the clouds"—could foresee even a small portion of what is reality today. Disability benefits from a seamen's welfare plan for which the seaman pays none of the cost were the pipedreams of long ago. And while much remains to be done in this area, and will be done in time. Seafarers who become disabled and are no longer able to work will always be assured a comfortable cushion for their future years. The SIU disability benefit eliminates the need for seeking help in the form of charity handouts. Men who have given their lives and health to an industry are assured its grateful thanks in the form of guar­ anteed aid from the Seafarers Welfare Plan. The SIU takes care of its own ... Eugene Milanesi, 26 Lives in Brooklyn, NY Francisco Molina, 66 Lives in Santurce, PR Grand W. Nutting, 75 Lives in Baltimore, Md. Joseph Piiutis, 40 Lives in Brooklyn, NY Earl F. Spear, 56 Lives in Portland, Me. August Steinmann, 71 Lives in Maspeth, LI. NY Thor Thorsen, 65 Lives in Brooklyn, NY George B. Thurmer, 42 Oliver Springs, Tenn. Benjamin Trottie, 66 Lives in Brooklyn, NY �SEAFARERS Pa*e Twelve # January 21, 1955 LOG PORT REPORTS sold by Waterman to the Maritime Savannah: ping), Ann Marie (Bull), Iberville Mobile: Overseas Corporation, will be in (Waterman), Michael (Carras) and service for her new owners by the Steel Worker and Steel Flyer first of next week. (Isthmian). Sailed On Ann Marie For our Seafarer of the Week For our SIU man of the week we nominate Brotber T. C. Deale Shipping in the port of Savan­ At this writing—^three days be­ who ships in various engine room Things have been going along we have selected Joe Lapham. Joe, very nicely here in Lake Charles who was the SIU agent in Provi­ fore the close of the voting to ratings and has sailed steadily out nah was fair during the last two and during the past two weeks we dence in 1947, is an AB and has elect the Union's officials for the of Gulf ports since 1944. Brother weeks and it looks as if it will stay shipped more men than we regis­ been sailing steadily since he took next two years—there are good in­ Deale, who makes his home in Just about that way during the tered. We only hope it keeps tip his book out of retirement. His dications that the balloting in the Birmingham, Ala., is married and coming two weeks. During the last two weeks we Mobile branch will go over the 600 has one son. He believes the ma­ that way. However, we have last ship was the Ann Marie. paid off the Ines and Arlyn (Bull). Other oldtimers now on the ternity benefit is tops among the mark, thus setting a new record enough men here to fill any ex­ These two ships signed on again Welfare Plan's many benefits. pected jobs, unless something very beach are E. Eklund, O. Headley, for tills port. This indicates a very healthy in­ unusual happens, so we don' W. Prince and C. Karas. In the A few of the oldtimers now on and in transit were the Steel advise any of the brothers to dash Brighton Marine Hospital are F. terest by the members in the se­ the beach are C. Merrill, H. New­ Worker and Steel Age (Isthmian), down here expecting to get out in Alasavich, G. Weddell, J. Fawcett lection of their 1955-56 officers, berry, Eddie Yates, H. Hurlstine, Southstar (South Atlantic) and and A. Hancock. and as long as the members con­ M. Nolan, D. Bissett, T. Dailey, C. Seatrains Georgia and Louisiana a day or so. Brother Allan G. Brown died tinue to display this interest it as­ Steers, J. P. Cox, W. Wilson, W. (Seatrain). Calling in here during the past For our typical SIU man of the two weeks, and taking on men January 10 aboard the Blounfon- sures the election of officers consis­ Hinton and J. Knowles. week we have selected Steward lein of the Holland-America Line, tent with the wishes of the SIU were the Seatiger There are no brothers that we Ivey M. Peacock. homeward bound from Africa. membership. (Colonial) and know of in either of the two local This well-known Brother Brown was on the Robin At this writing the exact date hospitals. Council Grove, " b e 1.1 y r o bTrent when he became ill. He was for the completion: of our com­ Bents Fort, Gov­ Gal Tanner b e r " with the transferred to a hospital in Africa bined recreation room and Sea ernment Camp, Mobile Port Agent South Atlantic and then to the Blounfonlein. His Chest building is still indefinite, Chiwawa, Winter 4« 4" 4) line is known to father has asked the Union to take However, the Hill, Logans many of the care of all the details about bring­ building is tak­ Fort, Cantigny, Philadelphia: ing his son's body back for burial. ing shape rapid­ members for his Bradford Island formula for a James Sheehan ly and we will and Archers Tom Collins. Pea­ Boston Port Agent know within the Hope (Cities Silcox cock admires the 4) 4< Peacock next two weeks Service). progress the just when we Over in Port Arthur, Tex., we Vilmingfon: Shipping has been moving along Union has made over the years will be able to had the Queenston Heights (Seaand is especially proud of the wel­ move in and get trade) and in Orange, Tex., we had on an even keel in this port. fare benefits it has obtained for things set up. the Val Chem (Valentine Tankers). During the past two weeks we its members. "These benefits are This is the first For our Seafarer of the Week Deale paid off the Republic (Trafalgar), really a blessing," he says. time a retail Sea we name Brother Robert M. Among the oldtimers now on the Calmar and Seamar (Calmar), Chest outlet has been combined Thompson, an SIU old timer who Shipping in this port has been generally sails in the engine de­ very good since the first of the with recreational facilities and we Gateway City (Waterman) and beach are H. E. Rountree, W; T. partment as oiler, although he is New Year and of course we are believe the members will get a lot Winter Hill (Cities Service). These Matthews, Walter Stoil, Mike of good out of the combination. now waiting for a firing job. hoping it will keep up that way. five ships signed on again and in Kavanaugh and John Sikes. In Shipping in this port was a trifle Brother Thompson can always be transit were the Edith (Bull); An- the marine hospital are Tommy Although we had no payoffs dur­ depended upon to pitch in wher­ ing this period, we did have 16 slow during the past two weeks tinous, Yaka, Raphael Semmcs and Moore, Rufus Fields, Jimmie ever th3 Union is concerned, and ships in transit. On these we were with 78 men shipped to regular Iberville (Waterman); Robin Good- (Georgia Boy) Littleton, Albert he is particularly always ready to able to put 39 men—and that jobs and 137 men sent to relief fellow and Robin Doncaster (Seas Lima, Frank Nelson, Angelo Mar­ help out the newer members. jobs in and around the barbor. Shipping), and Steel Architect, tins and John Morris. means a lot for this port. £. B. McAuIey At our last meeting. Brother As for the future, the outlook is During this period we had seven Steel Age and Steel Seafarer Hq. Representative J. E. Mitchell of the engine depart- pretty good, as we are hoping that payoffs, three sign-ons and three (Isthmian). 4) 4« 4> • ment was chairman and Brother ships in transit. A. S. Cardullo some of the Houston: C M. Silcox of the deck depart­ Payoffs In Good Shape Philadelphia Port Agent tankers that are ment was recording secretary. The payoffs, which were all in now in the Far 4) 4> 4) Beth men did a fine job. East will be com­ good shape, were the Alcoa Pa­ On the local labor front all is ing in soon for triot, Alcoa Clipper, Alcoa Corsair Norfolk: quiet. There are no beefs outstand­ payoff, and then and Alcoa Pennant (Alcoa), Ocean ing and all the local unions report we i)rill still have Lotte (Ocean Transportation) and Shipping continues to be veiy their members all at work. Monarch of the Seas and Clai­ the in-transits. good in this port and during the Leroy Clarke At this time, borne (Waterman). past two weeks we shipped more Lake Charles Port Agent The Ocean Lotte, Alcoa Patriot we are happy to There has been a slight improve­ men than we registered. say, we do not and Alcoa Pennant signed on 4. t Penner have anyone in again and in transit were the Del ment in US-flag ship activities in In our last port report .we did Boston: the hospital here—a fact which we Santos (Mississippi) and Claiborne this port during the past two not predict such good shipping, weeks and we are looking for this but the Seagai'den (Peninsular chalk up largely to our fair Cali­ and Chickasaw (Waterman). fornia weather. Navigation) came in here unex­ Prospects for the coming two improvement to continue. Among the oldtimers on the weeks look pretty fair, with the During the past two weeks we pectedly and took on almost a full beach now are John J. Flanagan, following ships due to hit the port paid off the National Freedom crew for a grain run to the Medi­ Right now certain interests are Joe Penner, C. C. Brown, W. K. either for payoff or in transit: De- (American Waterways), Seacoral terranean. Bloomfield, which now has the attempting to have a so-called Yerke, R. L. Lambert and A. Soto, Monarch of the Seas, City of (Coral) and Southern States Alma, Afoundria, Beauregard, (Southern). In transit were the Alice Brown in the shipyard, telld "right-to-work" bill passed here in Bokan. Brother Penner just hit town a Iberville and Claiborne (Water­ Raphael Semmes (Waterman), us that they expect to get a char­ Massachusetts and of course we are requesting all of the brothers few days ago and said he is real man) and Alcoa Partner, Alcoa Bi-adford Island and Cantigny ter for this vessel and will prob.abto write their local representatives glad to be back in sunny California Pilgrim, Alcoa Patriot, Alcoa Cav­ (Cities Service), Alcoa Runner (Al­ ly call for a full crew in the next coa), Shinnecock Bay (Veritas) and few days. This, plus the fact that and ask them to vote against this after being laid up awhile in Bluff alier and Alcoa Clipper (Alcoa). Due For New Service we have two payoffs scheduled, Oceanstar (Dolphin). bill, which is really a union-bust­ Hospital, Yokohama. El-nest Tilley should make shipping continue There is a good possibility that ing measure. Ben Rees Wilmington Port Agent the Lafayette, which was recently Norfolk Port Agent good during the next two weeks. The new super highway, which During the past two weeks we is being built two doors away from paid off the Seagarden and the the hall here, is progressing nicely. William Carruth (Transfuel) and Several roads which were blocked signed on these two ships and the off because of the construction Margarett Brown (Bloomfield). In have been opened again, and this transit were the Del Alba (Mis­ artery, when completed, should re­ lieve much of sissippi); Michael and Alexandra (Carras); Margarett Brown and the traffic con­ Shipping Figures December 29 to January 11 gestion around Alice Brown (Bloomfield); Seatrains Savannah and New Jersey the hall. REG. REG. REG. TOTAL SHIP. SHIP. SHIP. TOTAL Shipping here (Seatrain); Edith (Bull); Bents PORT DECK ENGINE STEW. REG. DECK ENG. STEW. SHIPPED in Beantown has Fort (Cities Service); Ocean Lotte Boston 19 20 18 57 4 7 7 18 been slow dur­ (Ocean Transportation), and Re­ New York lis 91 81 290 85 79 58 222 public (Trafalgar). ing the past two Philadelphia 25 19 16 60 21 22 15 58 weeks and the All the payoffs and sign-ons outlook for the were clean, with no beefs. Baltimore 80 60 58 198 47 34 38 119 future is only Also, I am happy to report that Norfolk 20 20 6 46 6 6 Brown 1 13 fair. Although we have made many friends in Savannah 19 14 11 44 6 2 6 14 tjie Texas we had four ships paying off here, labor movement in the Tampa 13 4 17 34 8 9 11 28 there were only a few men getting last few months. We have five Mobile 31 28 30 89 28 18 off and consequently we did not 30 delegates to the Houston Trade 76 ship many men. Council and we intend to get very New Orleans 53 37 52 142 48 41 131 42 The ships paying off were the active in the council and also the Houston 26 16 23 65 34 19 74 21 Alexandra (Carras) and French state federation. We feel that by Seattle 20 16 19 53 18 17 8 43 Creek, Cantigny and Logans Fort enlisting the aid of all organized San Francisco 19 23 13 59 31 20 27 78 (Cities Service). labor in Texas we will be able to These four ships signed on and 13 Wilmington 5 12 12 29 12 14 get a better deal for the SIU. 39 in transit were the Robin DoncasA. (Frenchy) Michelet 277 913 TotlOf 448 860 350 1.164 348 288 ter and Robin Wentley (Seas Ship* Honston Fort Agent Lake Charles: t \ik Bull Ships Pay Off; Shipping Slays Fair Voting Seen Headed For Reeerd High Mark Shipping Fignres Top Port's Roglsiraiions Shipping Moves Along 'On An Even Keel' 16 In-Translis Make or Busy Shipping Increase Is Reported In US-Flag Activity 'Righl-To-Work' Rill Faces Union Bailie !• Seagarden Crews Up, Alice Brown To Follow �SEAFARERS January 21, 1955 Page Thfrteea LOG ... PORT JHEPORTS San Francisco: CG's Physical Plan Discussed At Mealing This poi-t has been enjoying very good shipping and the future - looks bright. . During th"e past two weeks ,we paid off the Longview Victory (Victory Carriers) and signed on this ship and the Alcoa Pegasus (Alcoa) and Lewis Emery, Jr. (Vic­ tory Carriers). In transit were the Seacomet II (Ocean CarriersT, Lewis Emery, Jr. (Victory Carriers), Yorkmar (Calmar) and John B. Waterman, Hastings, Azalea City, Morning Light and Fairport (Waterman). At our last meeting there was a discussion about the proposed Coast Guard plan of physical ex­ aminations, and the steps the Union is taking to oppose this pw)posal were explained. The Union has formally pre­ sented its opposition to the whole scheme in a letter to the Coast Guard. Since none of the sea unions like it either, the admirals are reluctant to do anything about it right now. Digging Up Old Cases Lately we have had quite a few men coming in , with complaints about the CG dragging out old cases that happened as long as seven years ago. This looks like a deal to pressure union seamen because of the fight they are put­ ting up against the CG's medical plan, so we are advising the broth­ ers to make sure they keep their noses clean on the ships because those CG guys are evidently out to get seamen on anything they possibly can. Men now on the beach include F. Votto, e. Gates, K. Hansen, H. Mease, P. Huggins, H. Skaalegaard, A. Snider, A. Brown, A. Nottage and M. Lipkin. In the ma­ rine hospital are O. Klein, > G. Promutico, M. John, F. Haigney, P. S. Yuzon, W. K. Singleton, C. Neumaier, O. Gustavsen, W. Cen­ ter and C. Brown. Tom Banning San Francisco Port Agent 4) $1 3^ Baltimore: Shipping Is Slow But Improvenient Is Seen During the past two weeks ship­ ping here in the Port of Baltimore has been slow. During the coming weeks, however, we are looking forward to considerable improve­ ment in the situation. The few ships that did come In here for payoff during the last two weeks had no beefs of any size on them and the crews were all satisfied. The ships paying off were the Suzanne (Bull), Raphael Semmes (Waterman) and Steelore, Feltore, Chilore, Cubore, Baltore, Santore and V enore (Ore). Signing on were the Bethcoaster (Calmar), Shinnecock Bay (Veritas) and Klemowicz Steelore, Feltore, Chilore, Cubore, Baltore, Santore and Venorc (Ore). In transit were the Alamar, Cal­ mar, Seamar and Bethcoaster (Calmar); Antinous and De Soto (Waterman); Alcoa Puritan and Alcoa Runner (Alcoa); Steel Archi­ tect and Steel Seafarer (Ishmian); Seastar (Merckdor); Oceanstar (Dolphin); Robin Kettering and Robin Doncaster (Seas Shipping); Bents Fort and Winter Hill (Cities Service), and Kathryn (Bull). Opening Port' C Call -At this writing we confidently expect our new Port O' Call bar to open on Monday, January 17, and the retail division of thq Seafarers Sea Chest to open February 1. Everyone is striving to make the F'ort O' Call a place of entertain­ ment to which the members will be proud to bring their friends and families, and we are also obtaining adequate supplies of all needed merchandise for the convenience of the members in the Sea Chest. Our cafeteria is doing fine and has increased its volume consider­ ably since it opened, meanwhile fully continuing its high standards of service. Incidentally, our beautiful new hall was on television last Tuesday at 10 AM on the program entitled "Inside Baltimore." We are the first union to be so honored on this program and Miss Todd, the nar­ rator, did a splendid job in ex­ plaining our welfare benefits and in describing the building aqd its many features and functions. Of course, we were very glad that the people of Baltimore got this oppor­ tunity to see just what we are doing in this port. At this time, however, we would like to ask the members to be careful and not congregate in front of the bulding or in the corridors. We don't want our neighbors com­ plaining about this and, besides, it's much warmer in the building than outside. This summer it will be much cooler inside because of our air conditioning. Parking Lot Kept Open We would like to thank the mem­ bers for their cooperation in keep­ ing the parking lot open so that it's possible for cars to come and go without having to wait for some­ one to move his car. Earl Sheppard Baltimore Port Agent $> $• Miami: Everything Is PlacM Where The Palms Grow During the past two weeks we paid off and signed on the Florida (P & O) and in transit were the Raphael Semmes, Chickasaw and De Soto (Waterman), Seastar (Mercador), Florida (P & O) and Ponce (Ponce Cement). There were no serious beefs and everything was settled to the sat­ isfaction of all concerned. Eddie Parr Miami Port Agent SlU, A&G District BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. James Sheehan, Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. A. (Frenchy) Mlchelet. Agent. .Bresluu 6538 LAKE CHARLES. La 1419 Ryan St. Lcroy Clarke. Agent HEmlock 6-5744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner, Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Lisdsey Williams. Agent MagnoUa 6112-6113 NEW YORK 678 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees. gent MAdiaon 2-0834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. S. Cardullo. Agent Market 7-1635 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Tom Banning, agent Douglas 2-5475 Marty Breithoil. West Coast Representative PUERTA de TIERRA, PR Peiayo 51—La 5 Sal Coils. Agent Phone 2-5996 SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn St. Jeff Morrison. Agent Phone 3-1728 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Jeff GUiette. Agent Elliott 4334 TAMPA .. 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Ray White. Agent Phone 2-1323 New York: New Year's Shipping Slarls Off Wilh Bang We started off the New Year with a bang here In the Port of New York, with the largest num­ ber of ships paying off and sign­ ing on articles that we have had for some time. During the past two weeks we paid off 23 ships, signed 10 on for­ eign articles and serviced 10 in transit. The Mankato Victory (Victory Carriers) came out of layup during this period and the Ragnar Naess (Norlo) and Ann Marie (Bull) went Into lay-up. All of the ships calling here were in very good shape with no major beefs on any of them. This is what we all like to see, for a smooth-running ship means a satis­ fied crew and a good trip, short On Pumpmen Shipping continued to be good in all departments and especially in the engine department, with pumpmen at a premium. We have had to call on our affiliates, the MFOW and; SUP, for pumpmen during the past two weeks, and with more tankers coming out of lay-up"and more being built under the new Government shipbuilding program, I would advise all tankermen who are qualified to go up and get their pumpmen's endorse­ ments. This is a good paying job on any ship and we should not haye to call' on outside men to fill these jobs when we have many men in our own ranks who can qualify for this rating. As this Is being written, this is the last week of voting to elect the officials to serve the Union for the next two years, and from all indi­ cations we will have a record vote. The voting has been heavy in all poi*ts. This we like to see, because it Indicates that the membership is taking a great deal of interest in the internal affairs of the Union, which is as it should be. Ships Paying Off The following were the ships paying off here during the past two vveeks: Kathryn, Evelyn, Bea­ trice, Ines and Ann Marie (Bull); Steel Seafarer (Isthmian); Barbara Fritchie (Liberty Navigation); Greece Victory (South Atlantic); Lawrence Victory (Mississippi); Seatrains Savannah and Louisiana (Seatrain); Northwestern Victory (Victory Carriers); Robin Doncas­ ter and Robin Wentley (Seas Ship­ ping); ValXhem (Valentine Tank­ ers); Queenston Heights (Seatrade); Ragnar Naess (Norlo), and Salem Maritime, Archers Hope, WILMINGTON. CaHf 805 Marine Ave. Ernest Tilley. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS . 675 4th Ave., Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul HaU ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Robert Matthews Joe Algina Claude Simmons Joe Volpian - WUUam HaU SUP HONOLULU...., Council Grove, Government Camp, French Creek and Royal Oak (Cities Service.) Signing on were the Steel Ap­ prentice, Steel Seafarer, Steel Architect and Steel Age (Isth­ mian); Lawrence Victory (Missis­ sippi); Ines (Bull); Robin Kettering (Seas Shipping); Northwestern Vic­ tory (Victory Carriers); Greece Victory (South Atlantic), and Gate­ way City (Waterman). In transit were the De Soto (Waterman); Seatiger (Colonial); Alcoa Ranger and Alcoa Puritan (Alcoa); Bethcoaster (Calmar); Irenestar (Maine), and Seatrains Georgia, Texas, New York and New Jersey. (Seatrain). Claude Simmons Ass't Sec.-Treasurer 4, t i Seattle: Shipping 'Very Good' For Prosont, Fnluro Shipping has been very good in this Northwest port during the past two weeks and we had to send to San Francisco and Wilmington for about 15 men to complete crewing up the Tagalam (Seatrade), which came out of lay-up. We also expect shipping to con­ tinue good during the next two weeks as we Have the Mother M. L. (Eagle Ocean) and Wacosta (Water­ man) coming in for payoff, and we expect both of these ships to load again for the Far East. Dui-ing the last two weeks we paid off the Alcoa Pegasus (Alcoa) and signed on the Tagalam (S e atrade) and Cecil Noack N. Bean (Drytrans). In transit were the Paoli (Cities Service), Yorkmar (Calmar) and Fairport (Waterman). Jeff Gillette Seattle Port Agent Gil $ i4> Tampa: 6 In-Transiis Call; Few Beefs Reported All of the ships hitting this port during , the past two weeks were in-transits, and there-was a mini­ mum of beefs on them. The ships were the Antinous, Chickasaw and Arizpa (Watei-man), Alcoa Roamer (Alcoa) and Del Alba and Del Valle (Mississippi). Bennle Gonzales Acting Tampa Port Agent FORT WILLlAM....lieV4 Syndicate Ave. Ontario Phone: 3-3221 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone: 5591 TORONTO. Onurio 272 King St. E. EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA, BO 617Vt Cormorant St. Empire 4531 VANCOUVER. BC 298 Main St. SYDNEY. NS Pacific 7824 304 Charlotte St. Phone 6346 BAGOTVILLE, Quebec 20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 THOROLD. Ontario 82 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-.3202 QUEBEC 113 Cote De La Montague Quebec Phone: 2-7078 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince William St. NB Phone: 2-5233 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND 622 N. W. Everett St. Beacon 4336 RICHMOND. CALIF 257 6th St. Phone 2599 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 Great Lakes District SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Main 0.290 ALPENA 133 W. Fletcher WIUHNGTON 805 Marine Ave. Phone: 1238W Terminal 4-3131 BUFFALO. NY 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 NEW YORK 676 4tb Ave.. Brooklyn 734 Lakeside Ave.. NE HYacinth 9-6600 CLEVELAND Phone: Main 1-0147 DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Canadian District Headquarters Phone: Woodward 1-6857 531 W. Michigan St. MONTREAL 664 St. James St. West DULUTH Phone; Melrose 2-4110 . PLateau 8161 3261 E. 92nd St. HALUAK. N.S. 128V» HoUis St. SOUTH CHICAGO Phone: Essex S-34U Phone: 3-8911 New Orleans: Recreation Room Ready For Finishing Tonohes All but the final finishing touch­ es have been completed on the beautiful new recreation room iii the New Orleans hall. The two pool tables previously located on the second floor ship­ ping deck were shifted down to the new room on the first floor last weekend and a third table was in­ stalled to help accommodate the cue stick experts who always seem to be standing by waiting for a chance to display their skill be­ tween job calls. The shuffleboard also was moved down from the third floor and set up along one wall of the recreation room. Present plans call for locating the new television set, which is on order and should be delivered by the time the LOG goes to press, on the third floor where the present set is lo­ cated. The new set will be equipped with an efficient aerial to pick up both New Orleans TV channels instead of the one chan­ Holmes nel received on the old set. The new recreation room un­ doubtedly will provide Seafarers with a pleasant place to wile away their time between job calls and the whole plan of the new set­ up is intended for the greater com­ fort and convenience of all hands. Speaking of job calls, the ship­ ping board has been somewhat bare since our report two weeks ago. During that period, only 97 men were shipped to regular deep sea jobs, which is off from the usual lively shipping rate in this port. Discharged From Hospital From the USPHS hospital we have good news that L. Fontenot, Benjamin Foster, Joseph Gehringer, Bichard Gralicki, George Nich­ ols and Enoch Gaylor have been discharged to out-patient status and are looking for "fit for duty'' slips soon. Charles Jeffers, Walter Souby, Richard Johnson, Henry McKinney and William C. Wright were re­ cently admitted to the hospital. They have our best wishes for a speedy recovery. Charles Brady found it neces­ sary to return to the hospital for further treatment after being out for only a shoi-t while. William E. Alpin, Henry Sosa, Herman Holmes and Fred Fagan are still confined to the hospital, but are reported to be convales­ cing in good style. Since our last report we had six payoffs, three sign-ons and 11 ships in transit. The Alcoa Roamer (Alcoa), Del Campo, Del Norte and Del Viento (Mississippi) and Chickasaw and Antinous (Waterman) paid off. The Alcoa Roamer and the Del Santos and Del Norte (Mississippi) signed on. Ships calling in transit were the Alcoa Cavalier, Alcoa Patriot, Al­ coa Clipper and Alcoa Polaris (Al­ coa), the Del Santos (Mississippi), the Seatrains Georgia^ and Louis­ iana (Seatrain Lines), Monarch of the Seas, Claiborne and Golden City (Waterman) and the Margarett Brown (Bloomfield). Lindsey J. Williams New Orleans Port Agent •M I �ifcf; H'i' It- Psre FonieeB Swrnxaxf tl, lift SEAFARERS tOC OFF WATCH Seafarer-GI Raises His Voice For Prize-Winning Army Quintet The Government's policy on foreign transfers had many Seafarers, who are now in the Army, worried for a while that, there would be no US ships for them to come back to when they get out of service. But one Seafarer-GI who didn't have to worry too much on that score IS Pfc Gerold D. Erlinger. Gerry — who sailed SIl Thij feature if defipned to offer Mntf amt information on hobbtea,' new products, developments, publications and the like which Seafarert. map find helpful in spending their leisure-time hours, both ashore and aboard ship. Queries should be addressed to "Off Watch," SEA* FARERS LOG, 875 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NY, Amateur craftsmen whose home repair and remodeling Jobs never, seem to end can probably get lot of use from a new sandpaper­ ing outfit called the L'il Sharpy. It is a combination backing of foam rubber and metal plate that is sait to give the user high speed, ac­ curacy and control in numerous hand sanding Jobs. The outfit comes as a set of four pieces of different sizes, including a small flat file, which handle like a plane for leveling wood surfaces. The kit comes with a suspension rack an( is made by the Milwaukee- File Co. able number" of addressed addressed' en> velopes, with a money order to cover the cost of the stamps to be affixed, to the respective post­ masters. ships from 1947 until he entered service in 1953—is most anxious Seafarers who up until now to get back to them, he reports to may have been reluctant to fake the LOG. But meanwhile, he's advantage of the wealth of longcarving out a second career for playing records available to suit all himself as a member of an Army musical tastes or v^o have held singing group which has won honback on purchases because of the "ors all over Europe and is bidding high "list price" on most labels, for still further recognition. can Join "with the rest of the rec­ This group, called "The Full ord-buying public in enjoying the Sails," is composed of five Army recent cuts in LP "list prices." boys who specialize in singing Both Columbia and RCA Victor, spirituals. They got together to who have set the pace, have t 4" compete in the second all-Army In addition to those aboard the dropped the "list" on most of their singing contest. And, although at Cities Service tanker Bents Fort discs^ron\ $5.95 down to $3.95 or first they didn't think they'd get who will probably want to claim a less, and the bulk of the industry very far, they promptly took first copy for the ship's library, there can be expected to follow suit very place in their initial competition are many Seafarers and other air- soon. The 45 RPMs have also been at La Rochelle, France, near chair adventurers who will be in­ cut proportionately. Rochefort, where they are sta­ Up until now, "list price" hasn't terested, in the publication of tioned. Hitting a high one is Seafarer Gerry Erlingcr (second from left), Bents Fort; A historical account meant much in most localities any­ At Orleans, prance, the quintet shown with four other GIs who make m> "The Full Sails," quintet, of the Adobe Empire that shaped way, since m^any record shops have competing in second aii-Army singing contest, took top honors in copped another "first," then went the destiny of the American South- been selling at up to a third under on to Heidelberg, Germany, and Europe, is now in race for grand prize. v/est." Historians accord Bents "list" all along. But now, even took first place in the all-Europe Fort a critical place in the west­ those who haven't had. the benefit the the Army, after that it will be back ward march of the US, and this of this will find record prices more finals, competing against the best winning recordings firom to the SIU, if he has his way, Gerry 449-page volume by David Laven­ within reach. A real record-buying talent from France, Germany and States and the Far East. England. The men don't know what their says. And meanwhile he's keeping, der reads like an epic tale. Hun- spree throughout the country can reward will be, if they take the his hand in the water, so to speak, drum life aboard the tankship by be expected. Makes Tape Recording grand prize, but are hoping either by serving as coxswain of an Army the same name might well be After this, the group made a LCM in the 81st Transportation brightened by a reading of the ex­ tape recording of their two best for a trip back to the States or to Co. (BOAT). ploits of its namesake. Published spend the rest of their ' Army numbers — "Swing Low, Sweet Discharge Greece Victory by Doubleday, the book retails at Chariot" and "Heaven, Heaven"— careers entertaining the troops Recently, Gerry reports, the $5.50. and this recording was sent to overseas. landing craft discharged the But whatever comes to him in Washington to compete against the Greece Victory at Le Verdun, With the first of 1955's new US so he was able to meet some stamp issues oiit already—the 3c Seafarers who were around of his SIU pals, and he has brown commemorating the 150th also met some at the ports of anniversary of the Pennsylvania SIU headquarters during the Rochelle and La Pallice, which are Academy of Fine Arts made its early part of 1952 will un­ only 23 miles each from where he debut last Saturday in Philadel­ doubtedly remember Harry B. Anphia—collectors can . now begin trotter. He's the seaman-author is stationed, in Rochefort. Gerry, who started sailing SIU concentrating on the future. whose play, ''Slow Boat Across," The next one is the 3c issue for had its first rehearsals at Hq in when he was 17, sailed in all deck department ratings, out of San the centennial of the founding of preparation for its presentation at Francisco, and sailed Uiroughoul the first land grant colleges in the the Cherry Lane Theatre in New the Korean War in Far Eastern US, which will receive its initial York. sale on Feb. 12 at East Lansing, waters. Since then, his play has come He was drafted off the Steel Mich., sifS of Michigan State Col­ into quite a good deal of favor on Woi'ker in June, 1953, given his lege. Following that will be an 8c the West Coast, particularly around basic training at Fort Dix, then blue for the 50th anniversary of Wilmington, Cal., where he lives, sent to Bremerhaven and then Rotary International, which will Antrotter now reports to the LOG. Over the Labor Day weekend, Rochefort. His old shipmates who have its first-day sale in Chicago, wish to write him may address him Feb. 23. (Eight cents is the rate for instance, the play had a fouras follows; Pfc. Gerold D. Erlinger for an ordinary letter addressed to night run at the Labor Temple in US 51259163, 81st Trans. Co. most places overseas.) In either Long Beach, and other California (BOAT), APO 217 c/o PM, NY, case, collectors who want a first- showings are now planned, Antrot­ Wiper Bill Stevenson got this shot from the stern of the Val Chem NY. Mail is always appreciated. day postmark can send "a reason- ter says. (Valentine Tankers) when the Val Chem recently came to the aid Placed In Libraries of this little Panamanian ship whose diesel engine had failed, What's more, copies of the play leaving her adrift off Miami. At the request of the Coast Guard, have been placed in the American the Val Chem towed the drifter for about three h6urs until she Merchant Marine Library and in could be taken under tow by a CG cutter and brought into Miami. both the passenger and crew li­ The photo shows the Panamanian crew getting ready to make fast braries of the Lurline, a Matson the Val Chem's towline. Line ship on which Antrotter once sailed. Antrotter, who belongs to the Radio Officers' Union, AFL,'made his last trip aboard the SlU-contractcd Keystone I^ariner before she went into lay-up. (1) John James Audubon pictured in words and in paintings: (a) the The play, a comedy-satire, is Panama Canal, (b) the birds of America, (c) the Reign of Terror in based on a novel which Antrotter France, (d) great English gentlemen? wrote about a voyage from New (2) How large would a drawing be of a field 14 by 24 yards, if the Orleans to Venice, Italy. For this scale were one-quarter inch to the foot? novel the author was awarded an honorary membership in the Inter­ (3) In French money, how many centimes are there in a franc? national Mark Twain Society. (4) Which is lighter: oxygen or hydrogen? (5) Who is sometimes called "The South American Washington?" (6) Who was elected at the first national election in the US in which women participated: (a) T. Roosevelt, (b) F. D. Roosevelt, (c) Harding, Every SlU-manned ship is (d) Wilson? entitled to a 50-volume library (7) Who made the first solo flight around the world; (a) Charles assortment every three months Lindbergh, (b) Wiley Post, (c) Eddie Rickenbacker, (d) Amelia Earhart? from the SEAFARERS LOG, (8) Where do^ we have three small bones called the hammer, the The libraries are placed aboard anvil and the stirrup; (a) elbow, (b) knee, (c) nose, (d) ear? the ships by SIU Sea Chest representatives. If you haven't (9) A man spent the equivalent of one-fourth, one-fifth, one-sixth received your regular assort­ and one-fifteenth of his pay for rent, food, clothes and miscellaneous, Snapped aboard Jhe Cecil N. Bean (Drytrans) during a run to ment, contact the Sea Chest 'essentials and still had $28.50 left. How much did he start out with?' Formosa are (1-r) William A. De Lapp, bosun; L. W. Pepper, stew­ representative in the nearest (10) What is an ounce of prevention worth? ard, and J. Kissel, night cook and baker. Steward department got SIU hall. (Quiz Answers on Page 17) crew's thanks for topnotch meals served during run. m 1,® |5i |i.W' m f Salty Play Hit On WC Val Chem Tows Drifter liiiiilBliillliliiiililliiliiiiiMWii® Good Food Makes For Big Smiles Each Quarter iKi |i-- ...1- ^ J- • • ;• '• . �' - • •/ SEAFARERS JannuT t]« 1*59 Pace FIfteea LOG Steel Chemist Crewmen Are 'Reund-The-World Bound Now making 'round-the-world run sxe these Steel Chemist crewmen, snapped soon after ship left 'Frisco. They are (1-r) T. Acedo, F. Keller, C. Uribe, A. Blain, N, Wuchina. M. Escandell (center) is chief cook on Chemist. With him are Bill Jones (left), 2nd cook, and B. Baa, baker. Shipboard meeting night on the Isthmian ves­ sel finds (1-r) R. Schlagler, C. Ombao, N. Wuchina, J. Martinelli, M. Bruno, J. Powers, A. Stankiewicz, L. Ceperiano and F. Kscandell. Bob Beale (above), chief electrician, took these photos. Getting in some- bunk prac­ tice, oiler Stankiewicz (top) and FWT Blain take it easy. By Spike Marlin Ray Robinson, at 84, has proved the ring when the 'Jistering heat he is only human after ali. After of a record-breaking summer's day laying off for 2Vi years he re­ finished him off. Ray started off by toying with turned to the ring, and such is the poverty of the middleweight divi­ punchless Gene Burton in a Cana­ sion that he immediately became dian el&iibition. Burton is good mentioned as a contender for the practice for anybody. He can't hurt you and he'll make you move title. But age has taken its toll even and keep alive in the ring to catch from the likes of a ring marvel him. Then he teed off on Joe such as Robinson. On his third Rindone, who has become a handy outing he was solidly and methodi­ punching bag for middleweight cally beaten by Tiger Jones who contenders. has everything a good middleweight No Buzzsaws Here needs except one fatal lack—speed. You can be sure Robinson isn't Robinson insists that he will walking into any buzzsaws, mainiy keep on trying. It means he has because there aren't many in the fallen into the illusion of so many middleweight division. Olsen, of fighters before him, that he can course, is more than a match for regain the speed and timing he any middleweight now in the ring. once had in such extravagant quan­ When you look past him at the tity. rest of the division there isn't Lots of people are comparing much to see. There's Castellani Robinson's comeback with Joe who is plenty slick but a nonLouis. The parallel isn't exactly aggressor, Holly Mims the mysteri­ the same. Louis was a heavy­ ous Washington middleweight who weight who needed lots of work is supposed to be something spe­ and competition to keep him in cial and Giardello, a vastly-over­ trim. He didn't get it and he had rated fighter. Actually, Robinson's return is a tendency to be hog fat in be­ tween bouts. His reflexes dis­ the sympton of a desperate short­ appeared suddenly during the first age of ring talent. Another symp­ Walcott bout and never came back. tom is talk of matching Olsen with Robinson has been tap-dancing Archie' Moore for the light-heavy in night clubs ever since he quit, title. Neither man can find a which is just like doing roadwork worthy foe in their own divisions. indoors. Besides he had plenty of As for Marciano, the antics of pro­ speed and skill left in him at the moters in attempting to dig up time. He was plastering a much stiffs for him are positively heavier man, Joey Maxim, all over ludicrous. LOG-A-RHYTHM; He'll Get No OT For This Watch Acceptance By Thurston Lewis The scenery may vary, and people may dress differently, but human nature is pretty much the same the world over. And when a fast-talking pitchman meets a certain kind of customer—well, the results are usually the same whether the encounter is on Broadway in Manhattan or in faroff" and who wore an English-style mango on a tree does its neigh­ Cochin, India. tunic, suddenly said to me, in per­ bor. Because of this, and forget­ A good example of this is fect English: 'Will the gentleman ting my other children and my two hungry wives, I related to the LOG by Seafarer Sahib tell me the time, please?' will let you have 'J *l'm afraid not,' I said, T have Harry Kronmel of the Steel Sea­ this watch for no watch,'" Kronmel writes. farer (Isthmian). Just such an In­ only 130 rupees." With that, Kronmel reports, the cident, Kronmel reports, occurred gaunt stranger pulled several ex­ Calculating the asking price at to him in the bazaar in Cochin. pensive-looking watches from his $26 in American "I was standing on a street cor­ pocket and strapped them to his money, Kronmel arm. "You," he said, "are as my ner in the bazaar," Kronmel writes offered 50 rupees the LOG, "when a tall, gaunt man. eldest son, and resemble him as a instead. * , "You are' as Kronmel my own father and mother," the street vender said. "The watch is yours for 120 rupees." Kronmel shook his head. "I will not let profit stand in tHe way of our friendship," the watch seller said. "Take it for 110 rupees." Kronmel started to walk away but the stranger ran after him and grasped his arm. "This leaves me no profit at all," he said, "but the watch is yours for 100 rupee.s," Kronmel finally bought the watch ' for 85 rupees—$17—and then prepared to leave the bazaar. "But as I made my way through the twisted alleyways,'.' he writes the LOG, "I suddenly came upon a sight that made me stop. There, displayed in a jewelry shop, was -the same watch I had bought—and the price was 40 rupees." USPHS Has Last Say On. Huty Slip Under the SIU contract, US Public Health Service doctors have the final say on whether or not a man is fit for duty. If there is .any question about your fitness to sail, check with the nearest USPHS hospital or out-patient clinic for a ruling. Cell walls a two-fold nature have And you hear, men speak about The way they keep some men within While others they keep out. In more than one respect. Men are confined upon the swells Though sober and circumspect. To many a man with years at sea, Lqnely and lost ashore, A friendly smile and hand may be Ships' hulls a two fold nature' Also have, of that there Is no His greatest treasure store. doubt. Their brave crews ' they keep And his acceptance, in a town. within Of a Seafarer who's on land Has proved a policy safe and And raging seas without. sound Yet ships are like the hated cells For any people's stand. The LOG conducts this column as an exchange for stewards, cooks, bakers and others who'd like to share favored recipes, little-known cooking and baking hints, dishes with a national flavor and the like suitable for shipboard and/or home use. Here's Seafarer Bob Ham­ mond's recipe for "angel food cake." One of those typically-American dessert treats that starts the mojuth 'watering almost as soon as the name passes the lips is the delight known as angel food cake. It even rates dictionary mention as "a deli--*cate white cake made without if cake flour Isn't available, you can get results that are almost as shortening." good with regular flour. And since Seafarer Bob Ham­ Here's what you need: cups mond has thoughtfully paid tribute egg whites, V/^ cups sugar, 1 cup to "Galley Gleanings" as "one of flour, VA teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon my favorite features in the LOG," cream of tartar, 1 teaspoon vanilla. we are doubly Sift the sugar, add half of it to happy to return the flour and sift twice. Then beat the favor by the egg whites and salt until passing on his they're foamy. Next, add the recipe for one of cream of tartar and whip until our favorite foods stiff. which, he notes, Add the remaining sugar, fold­ is very simple ing it into the flour mixture by and "sells" very hand; The flavoring should be well. added last. Bake for 30 minutes at 275 degrees, then increase the Sailing as 2nd Hammond heat to 3?15 degrees and bake until cook and baker, Hammond has been a member of the baking has reached the point the SIU since he joined in Savan­ where if you lightly jab the surface nah a week after he passed his with a finger, the finger doesn't 20th birthday in 1947. He's been leave an impression. " Turn the pan upside down and at "it ever since, catering to the hearty appetites of Seafarers. His allow the cake to "sweat" out. For formula, incidentally, calls for more than one cake, multiply the cake flour, but Hammond says that ingredients accordingly.) �iS-V;,.,, . v.- S5B? SEAFARERS lOt Page Sixteen Widow Expresses Thanks To Union January 21, 1955 -tr Ex^Cpp Relates i Crimp Abuses L E To the Editor: My husband, , James Brandon, was a member of the crew of the Southern Districts and I would like to take this way of thanking To the Editor: all those who have been so kind I am writing this to express my during this trying period. sincere appreciation to the staff Most particuiarly I would like and doctors of to thank Bennie Gonzales who, as the Manhattan Tampa representative of the SIU, has done everything in his power Beach USPHS hospital. I espe­ to help me. Bennie recently helped immeas­ cially would like urably in arranging for James to to thank Dr. get off the Government Camp to Whitehead, D r. attend his sister's funeral, and now Haas and Dr. Long who have he has been most kind to me. have personally thanked Bennie helped me back McCann on many occasions, but I think on the road to They everyone should know that he is recovery. a man who can be depended upon have been wonderful both to me and to my wife, whenever she This is the three-masted full rigger Indymion, on which vet­ in time of trial. eran Seafarer Thor Thorsen was shanghaied in May, 1S14. 1 would also like to thank Sonny visits me. And so, both my wife 4 Simmons, who was more than an and I wish to thank them and wish A. DeKovessy. Both gave me ex­ ordinary friend to James in many them all success and happiness in instances, and Chai'lie Kimball of the future. cellent treatment. P. J. McCann Galveston for the same reason. I had been sailing on the Es­ To the Editor: 4) 4" 4" Also, I wish to thank Toby Flynn cambia and when I became ill the My recent stay in the Staten Is­ captain radioed for help. The of Welfare Services for his coop­ land marine hospital gave me MSTS took me off the Escambia eration and kindness, and the en­ plenty, of time to think about and an ambulance was waiting at tire SIU bi'otherhood for the beau­ things, particularly about my old the dock to take me to the hos­ tiful flowers sent to James' sister's To the Editor: I have been in the Navy since sailing days, and there were a good pital, where I was operated on. funeral and to James' memorial service. 1948 but I still receive the LOG many of them. I found the attitude of the en­ I guess what I am really frying at my mother's address, and here At any rate, I have jotted down tire hospital staff toward a seaman to do is to thank James for choos­ in the Canal Zone, where I am a few of my recollections and I to be very courteous and helpful. ing to join the SIU when he chose now stationed, I have just finished hope you will Myron E. Foils sailing as his life's work. I know reading all the issues from last publish them, in of no other organization which August through November. the SEAFARERS 4> 41 4> would do so many things, so often, I have always wanted to write LOG. I am also for a single member, and I know you a letter to see if I couldn't enclosing a few how James felt toward the organi­ contact some of my old shipmates, old photos and I zation. I hope to keep up with its and this is it. hope you will activities through the LOG, if I The men I would most like to also publish To the Editor: may be kept on the mailing list. contact are l^Jorman C. Barnard these. I am writing this to tell you Thanks again to all of you on and Sam V. Lindsay. The last ad­ Briefly, m y about a shipmate of mine on the behalf of James' family and my­ dress I had for Norman was c/o story is this: I Thorsen self. And thanks again, James, for the SIU hall in Mobile. That was started to sail in Mary Adams (Bloomfield). being an SIU member. I know that we have a lot of the end of 1948 and he was sail­ 1908 on the three-masted bark In(Mrs.)' Mary T. Brandon ing as FOW at that time. verdem, out of Norway, and in good athletes in the SIU but Duke (Ed. note: Yon will continue to Sam was sailing out of Mobile 1913 I shipped on the four-masted Livingston is one of the best ex­ receive the LOG regularly.) as a wiper the last I heard of him. bark Christel Vinnen out of amples I know of clean living— t 4« 4" Shipped With Waterman Bremen, Germany. and that's a must if one is to get As for myself, I got my permit I skipped the (^ristel Vinnen in in Mobile in 1946 when I shipped Newcastle, Australia. Then in May, anywhere in. the world of sports. on the Zebulon Pike, a Waterman 1914, while I was in Port Adelaide, Duke, who hails from Norfolk To the Editor: Liberty. At that time I was a Mari­ South Australia, I was shanghaied but does most of his wrestling I want to take this opportunity to time School graduate (FOW) and onto the three-masted full rigger around New York, toes the Tothanks the crew on the Beatrice just about as green as they come, Indymion, which was a Finnish ledoes at 218 and is as tough as (Bull), especially the bosun, Julio, but the crew took me in hand and ship built in 1875. they come. and the third assistant engineer, I think they did a pretty good job I'm a frustrated boxer myself, When this ship got to Vancou­ for taking, care of me and helping of cutting me in on the scoop. having trained while working in ver, BC, I managed to get off, and I'll close this by thanking you me along when I was repatriated then sailed Canadian ships until the steel mills in aboard the ship a while ago. for your courtesy in printing it. Pittsburgh be­ 1917 when I shipped on' an Ameri­ After I got hurt on the Elizabeth, Robert E. Guess £N1 (SS) can tanker. From that time on I fore I joined the I went into the hospital in San Box 424 Rodman h^ve sailed US ships. SIU during the Juan for 19 days Panama, Canal Zone war. And I've No one has to tell me what a and then came 4- 4' 3^ often thought good deal SIU men have, because back to the New that the Union I can remember back when. York on the Bea­ should sponsor a Thor Thorsen trice as a pas­ stable of boxers senger. I want ft 4 To the Editor: and wrestlers to say I got the Aboard the Alcoa Polaris the under the SIU best care possi­ Livingston bosun and deck maintenance banner. ble on the ship turned to work at 6 AM and I think such a move would en­ coming home and worked until 7:30 AM, then To the Editor: courage the spirit of good sports­ that everybody Colon knocked off a half hour for break­ I am writing this letter because manship and fair play among our was very good to fast and went back to work at me. In fact, at the payoff they 8 AM. Does this give the bosun I would like publicly to thank the members. I also think that our doctors and staff of Tripler Army boys would be inspired to win out collected $55 which they gave me and deck maintenance a penalty General Hospital in Honolulu for of loyalty to the Union. to help out. hour? Please answer this in the excellent care they gave me Tliat was a kindness from a fine meal I myself am past my prime, but the LOG. during the five months I was con­ I am hoping my son learns the art bunch of men which I appreciated Crew of Alcoa Polaris fined there. very much. I hope that I can help of self-defense well enough to note: The bosun and DM some of them out the same way ate(Ed. I would especially like to thank enter big-time competition when breakfast within the time speci­ sometime when they need it. fied in the contract and no penalty the two doctors who attended me he finishes his formal education. Julio Colon meal hour is allowable.) —Col. L. K. Mantell and Major C. Clarence L. Cousins USPHS Doctors Get Mtis Thanks Seaman Recalls ^The Old Days^ Seeking Contact With Shipmates Says SIU Should Sponsor Athletes Thanks iteatrice Crew For Aid Mealtime Query Is Answered Army Doctors Get ills Thanks Burtv •01-:-^ • • •:>•,.:! :r-!>'^m0;0: 'S; *My Aching Feet!* To the Editor: I'm a retired. New York City po­ liceman and a friend of Albert H. Kisch, an oldtime seaman who's now employed as a waterfront patrolman on South Street. I knew A1 as an ace niessman in the past, and I certainly enjoyed reading his letter about the -phony crimp joint on West 28th Street in the December 24 issue of the SEA­ FARERS COG. At any rate, I'm writing this be­ cause A1 didn't mention the days of 1920-37 when "Captain" Horn had an office on Front Street and Coenties Slip and used to hunt up live ones along South and White­ hall streets by buying them a meal and giving them a dollar or two to ship out. As soon as you boarded a ship Donaldson you were put to work holystoning the decks, pol­ ishing the bright work and doing plenty of painting and chipping— with no goggles. And there were always "Captain Bligh" officers who were anxious to find fault and work you extra. Coffee time was unheard of on those ships and we often had to swipe food from the passengers' pantry. When we docked, all the food was stowed away and we had to live and eat ashore. As for towels, we either had our own or used our shirts. 'Captain' Gets His Cut Then, when we were paid off— at $40 a month-—we never saw the money as the purser would take off the "captain's" fee for putting us on boai;d. After the payoffs the men never got their berths back, but ^yere left to shift for themselves, no mat­ ter where the payoff port was. What's more, crewmen were often thrown off the ship in for­ eign ports, and were replaced by foreign seamen who also paid the crimp. I know that it is unions like the SIU that made a seaman's job worth fighting for. John W. Donaldson 4> 4" 4" Wants Rain Gear Left On Ships To the Editor: I have a suggestion I would like to pass along to the other brothers for consideration. This suggestion is for men in the deck department, and I think it would save them weight and room in their baggage. My suggestion is for the crews to take up collections to buy rain gear and then leave it on the ship, so that a man ashore doesn't have to lug it around with him. The ships have washing machines so possibly this suggestion could be extended to other kinds of gear as well. E. R. Cretan Bg Bernard Seatnan �• SEAFARERS JanuaiT tit 1*55 ^'.^fis^J^y:f^^•.\';:r-,^ r^-'j •• • •. LOG Pag* Berenteea SlU Crewmembm Save P/sfr/cfs' Safety Rules Gale-Battered Steelore Bypassed With CG Okay she'd never make the Sparrows possibly not even to Cape Look­ out, so 19 men were taken off im­ mediately. The sea apparently quieted, however, and the tow con­ tinued into the harbor here. . The full crew is back aboard now, waiting for the company to decide what to do with the ship. It is expected she'll be closely ex­ amined by divers before being moved again. Seafarers aboard the vessel, ac­ cording to the company's crew list, were: Deck department—Harry T. Col­ lier, bosun; John A. Morris, Gerald W. Calendine, Henry Shepeta, AB quartermasters; Harold T. Spicer, Hipolifo Ramos, Claude Fowler, ABs; Lawrence Johnson, John S. Simpson, Thomas C. Moose, ordi­ nary seamen; William Mitchell, Geoffrey Mills, Edward C. Atkin­ son, DMs. Engine department — Eduardo Delapena, machinist; William L. Mason, deck engineer-utility; Livious A. Underwood, Charles Dorona, Juan P. Riviera, oilers; James P. Eller, Paul E. Saltz, Frank G. Ortiz, firemen; Norman R. Wright, Joseph F. Laughlin, Earl L. Brittain, wipers. Steward department—Edward J. Debardelaben, steward; Joseph" J. Padelsky, chief cook; Samuel Jisharoom, cook and baker; Ed­ ward A. Guerrero, William B. Matthews, Jacob B. Malenke, MMs; Wm. John Donald Joseph Williams, utilityman; Eu­ Your wallet containing dis­ gene C. Brown, 3rd cook. charges and other papers is being held for you at the SEAFARERS LOG office, SIU headquarters. (Continued from page 3) Marore, several tankers and the Furness liner Queen ot Bermuda raced to the scene. It was the sec­ ond mercy mission in as many trips for the Queen of Bermu&a, which earlier this month rescued ten fishermen off a sinking New­ foundland fishing boat. Tlie Cubore arrived before noon with the crisis apparently over for the moment. She stayed with the Steelore until one of the CG ships, the Cherokee,, and the Curb ar­ rived to join the rescue planes fol­ lowing things overhead. Eventually, only the Curb remained until an­ other ship, the Baltore, later joined the slow procession northward, standing by the tow. After taking her tow the ship moved steadily at a plodding four knots, in the direction of Cape Lookout near here, where it would be decided whether the Steelore could make the remainder of the trip north to Sparrows Point, Md., her actual destination. Heavy with water, although her pumps were constantly working, the disabled ship proceeded this way until Monday, when the tug reported her in danger again be­ cause of the low freeboard. Indi­ cations at this point were that NOTICES $ s* t Roy Pierce You are asked to contact Leonard J. McLaughlin, secretary-treasurer, Canadian District, SIU, at 634 St, James St. W., Montreal 3, Quebec, Canada. ^ Manuel Garza Ray Morey F. L. Richardson The Boston office of the NLRB wishes to get in touch with you regarding back pay due from the Excelio Corp. as a result of the' SIU's successful action involving unfair labor charges against this company. PERSONALS Paige Mitchell Tony (Champ) Matosky Very important you contact Pedro Villabol by mail at*SIU headquarters. j) $ Friends of Russell Hinkel Cpl. Hinkel wishes his friends and shipmates to write him at 201 Fort Drive, Aiexandria,.Va. 3) 4^ James- W. Baldrldge Anyone knowing the where­ abouts of this man is asked to con­ tact his sister, Mrs. B. B. Davis, at Box 312, Vinton, La. Quiz Answers 3> (1)'(b) the birds of America. (2) lOV^ inches by 18 inches. •(3) 100. (4) Hydrogen. (5) Simon Bolivar. (6) (c) Harding (1920). The "Women's Suffrage" amendment to the Constitvition was first rati­ fied that year. , (7) (b) Wiley Post, in July, 1933. (8) (d) ear. (9) $90. 10) It's worth a pound of cure, according to a much-quoted proverb. Edward F. Woods Your mother is very worried about you. Let her know your whereabouts. Fritz. Puzzle Answer ass [SESBB adOB QBCa QBSS. Baas ^BSSIBBQDS SBSQ aso SaBSBBB BBBBSB BDO aisa IZISSESS SBSB aQB BSBS SQQDQ aSQ BSB ans nsBBBB BSBSIZISS SSB QBESS ssan!z;]E;sas aasB mm 3) 3) 3) L. S. Park John R. Ward The Isthmian SS Co. in Long Beach, Caiif., is holding your gear off the Las Vegas Victory. i 4. 3) Wesley T. Christianson - Urgent you get in touch with your wife as soon^ as possible. 3)i 3) 3) Friends of Wm. E. Hammond Pvt. Hammond (US 51265501) wishes his cx-shipmates to write him c/o 315th Engr. Co. (Port Constv.), Fort Baker, Sausalito, Caiif. 4. 3> '3) Harry (Hank) Keane Please write me at 345 Thacher St., Milton 86," Mass. This is im­ portant but not urgent. Eddie Cal­ lahan. 3) 3) 3) Carl E. Gibbs . Brother Gibbs asks his creditors to contact him at the SIU hall, 1216 East Baltimore St., Baltimore. (Continued from page 3) rebuilding of that portion of the ship. Consequently, the company, for a year, has been patching and darning the bottom of the ship by welding dqubier plates over the old ones. There has been much testimony during the hearing about repeated fractures and leaks in this area, as well as evidence offered that some .plates were worn thinner than minimum Coast Guard safety requirements. Further, Raiisback admitted that the company did not try to radio the Southern Districts until December 9, the day after it was supposed to hear from the ship. It continued unsuccessful efforts to contact the vessel for days, until it finally notified the Coast Guard the afternoon of the 11th that the vessel was overdue. Ironically enough, the Savannah station had tried to contact the ship December 6, without success. "The company was unaware of the attempted contact. Three other highly significant developments were revealed by other, testimony offered at the hearings: • There were "definite indica­ tions" that the Southern Districts was overloaded when she left Port Sulphur, La., December 2, enroute to Bucksport, Me., with a cargo of sulphur ore. • One of the lost crewmembers in a letter to his grandmother sub­ stantiated testimony by a Seafarer that the engine room was not up to Coast Guard safety require­ ments. • Another merchant vessel re­ ported seeing the Southera Dis­ tricts speeding head on into a se­ vere storm area on December 5. Hearings had been resumed Jan­ uary 17 after a six-day recess to permit Raiisback to appear and testify. Apart from the admissions about the company's "understand­ ing" with the Coast Guard, Railsback further conceded the exist­ ence of patchwork, jury-rig re­ pairs in the engine room and ad­ mitted the company undertook only "necessary" repairs in New Orleans as the ship was slated for annual inspection in Norfolk after one more trip. He stoutly insisted nevertheless, that the ship was seaworthy when she left on her fatal voyage. The Overloading question was raised by James B. Robertson Jr., Coast Guard naval architect. In­ formation available, he said, point­ ed to the fact that the ship's marks may have been submerged. Rob­ ertson is the same architect who testified that the Southern Isles was overloaded before she was lost three years ago. Earlier, Captain Kensr Jensen, representing the National Cargo Bureau, testified that he measured the Southern Disti'ict's feeboard when loaded at nine feet, eight inches. With the allowance for loading in fresh water, this figure would have put the ship at the borderline. However, doubt was cast on the accuracy of Jensen's measurements in a lengthy crossexamination. Israel G. Seeger, rep­ resenting the office of SIU General Counsel Seymour W. Miller, and others present questioned Jensen closely on this score. It was brought out that tlie ship's star­ board list, estimated at three degrees, could., have affected the accuracy of measurements by as much as* nine inches. The ship had been measured from the port, or higher, side only. Relaxed Changes Robertson had also testified that after the loss of the Southern I?les the Coast Guard called for struc­ tural changes in LST's and im­ posed additional limits on cargd" and the draft of the vessels. How­ ever, these were later relaxed, particularly those dealing with cargo density, on a petition of the ship operators "and a showing of loading controls of cargo weight on the tank tops." Robertson added that the No. 3 tank top had been replaced 'just before the vessel left Sulphur because it was rusted out. T' other tank tops were in bimilar shape, he said, they would have been -in "serious danger" of giving way. Testimony by Lt. Walton D. Alley, Coast Guard inspector, was also revealing. Alley had ordered the tank top replaced after he found it to be badly deteriorated. He said he went into No. 1 hold and had the sheathing removed fron^ the tank top and inspected its entire length because "holes in the bottom . . . indicated this was a logical place to start" his investi­ gation. He hammer-tested adjoin­ ing tanks but did not investigate them further because they "sounded good." Alley conceded he made no "in­ ternal examination" of the No. 2 hold, nor had he inspected the engine room. "I questioned the chief engineer," he said, "over a cup of coffee with him . . . and he said the engine room was in good shape." He admitted he could not positively say the engines and steering mechanism were sea­ worthy on the basis* of the chief's statement, but claimed that the hull was seaworthy. A far different picture of condi­ tions in the engine room was painted by Seafarer William L. Cooper, one of those lost on the ship, in a letter written to his grandmother, Mrs. L." F. Cleary, in Savannah, while the ship was in drydock. • "The chief is in a sweat," he wrote, "because the inspector will be in the engine room and will find all the salt water and bilge lines full of patches, which is not going to go over big with the Coast Guard ... all of those lines will more than likely have to be I'eplaced and they will find lots of other things that will not come up to the requirements ..." This description of conditions in the engine room was in line with earlier testimony • given by John Flanagan, oiler, who quit the ship in New Orleans, "because the en­ gines were in too bad condition to make the trip." Other SIU mem­ bers had testified to the presence of hull patches below the waterline with such devices as washers, bolts and wooden plugs, testimony borne out by Alley and Arthur B. Griant, independent marine surveyor. Both of these inspectors said they saw a "fish boit" and wooden plugs in the hull. Other inspectors testified they had not seen these. These wit­ nesses claimed that plates in, this condition were repaired in New Orleans. Judging from weather informa­ tion introduced during the hearing, the seaworthiness of the LST's hull and engines was put to a severe test on her last trip. At about 1:30 PM on December 5, the Southern Districts was sighted abeam of Jupiter Light on the Florida coast by John Wesley Rivers; chief mate of the Gulf Key, a tanker bound from Mobile to New York. "Four or five men were working on deck and the ship seemed to be proceeding at full speed," Rivers related. The Gulf Key passed the LST and proceeded northward into in­ creasingly strong winds and heavy seas. By the morning of December 6, -the going became so rough the Gulf Key had to reduce speed and leave the sea lane in search of quieter waters. "We had to siow down or pound everything to pieces," Rivers recalled. Wind in the area had reached a velocity of 65 knots an hour at midnight of the 6th and climbed to a peak of 75 knots (hurricane velocity winds) at 3 AM on Decem­ ber 7, bringing about "mountain'ous seas." The last radio message from the Southern Districts was received at Wilmington on December 5^ A Savannah station attempted to con­ tact the ship by radio beginning ajt 5:58 PM on December 6, but never was able to.Veceive any response. A similar fruitless effort was made by the station at Tuckerton, NJ, on December 7. The time element involved in these, reports added credence to the theory that the ship was lost after encountering the heavy weather reported by the Gulf Key and other vessels on December 6. Omit Minutes This Issue Because of the importance of the Coast Guard hearings on the Southern Districts to the future safety of shipboard crqws, it has been necessary to leave out the ship's minutes which normally appear on this page in order to carry a full report On the hearings. To make up for the omis­ sion, the next issue of the SEAFARERS LOG will carry two full pages of minutes in­ stead of the usual single page. All minutes mailed in to the LOG will, of course, continue to be printed in the LOG. Editor, SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY , I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (Print Information) NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY ZONE STATE Signed ... TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old lubscrlber and hava a ehtnga of addrats, piaata giva your former addre» below: ADDRESS CITY ....... >aaaaaeeeaaaaaee**«aM xeaeaeeaeaa • aeeaaeaeaaaei .ZONE aMeeaeaaaaea** STATE �>are Eifhtera 1 I iWOS ' ft 'W SEAF ARERS JnittUT tt, 19S5 LOG Why Delay? nie Early For Benefits A Seafarer came into the New York Welfare Services office recently to inquire about collecting the -$200 maternity benefit. He had become a father 20 months ago but had neglected to apply for the money. He was informed, regretfully, that he was no longer eligible for the benefit and the-* $25 defense bond that goes The limit is one year after the desirable from the beneficiary's - * event in the case Of maternity and point of view. with it. 5 6 The hospitalized Seafarer has The regulations of the Seafarers death benefits, and .14 days,after another interest besides collecting discharge from a hospital, for the Welfare Plan limit the time in SEAFARERS WELFARE,. VA CATIOF( PLANS which benefits can be applied for. hospital benefit. The Seafarers' his benefit within a 14-day period. Vacation Plan also puts a one-year The shipping rules provide a man REPORT ON BENEFITS P AID limit on collection of vacation pay. must register within 48 hours of dis­ In addition, there are important charge from the hospital if he is To.JrJ.-.Y-s-jr regulations on shipping rules cov­ to get the 30-day shipping card. ering men in. the hospitals, which The card gives him a handicap of No. -Saafarara Raaaiyir.s Benefits this Psriedi /o It every hospitalized Seafarer must one day for every day spent In the 1 Average Benefits Paid Each Seafarer |' «/4 follow in order to get the benefit hospital up to a maximum of 30 1 Total Benefits Paid this Period i ' 1 » days so that he does not lose out of the 30-day shipping card. on time spent while hospitalized. Several Reasons WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS.PAID THIS PERIOD However, if he waits .onger than There are several good reasons 48 hours to register he loses out The wife and children of a Sea­ for imposing time limits on wel­ SSto oo farer who were faced with dis­ fare benefits. For one thing, the on this provision. roooo oo Death Benefits Fit For Duty possess action by a landlord are longer the peidod of delay, the Some Seafarers believe that Dissbilicv Benefits ioSa a a still in their apartment, thanks to more difficult it becomes for the they cannot register if they are y3,AOO oo the intervention of the SIU Wel­ Plan to check on proof of eligibili­ not fit for duty, which is one re^ason ay. ALs Vacation Benefits fare Services office in New York ty. Each year old records are filed why so many men fail to take ad­ a/ 1 Tots! ii \ II Vf away in storage to make room for The Seafarer had an under­ vantage of the . 30-day provision. standing with the landlord that he new ones, and under certain cir­ But the rules provide that men WELFARE. VACATION BENEFITS PAID PREVIOUSLY would take care of some overdue cumstances the hunt for necessai-y register as long as they are* not rent as soon as he shipped out. information would be an expensive in-patients. Then when the Sea­ i Hosoital Benefits Paid Since lulv 1, 1950* | However, when he did ship the and time-consuming job. -F9 farer is fit for duty, his card is old Secondly, carrying over pending enough for him to ship out in landlord started putting pressure Death Benefits Paid Since lulv 1. 1950 * lit /Jo 9 i7 tfr on his wife for the money due, al­ benefits from one year to the next hurry. oo Diaabilitv Benefits Paid Since Mav 1. 1952 • T li though the understanding was that would make for a bookkeeping Outpatients should register ac­ Matctnitv Benefits Paid Since April 1. 1952 • J •?» •/<>• oo everything would be taken care of headache of huge proportions. If cordingly, They ai-e subject to all oaf when the Seafarer completed the a large number of such benefits the rules of registration like any !|L 9/v 3g were pending, the trustees of the other Seafarer which means they voyage. * Date Senefita Beaan II Welfare Services was contacted Plan would have no way to judge are required to attend member­ by the anxious wife who feared the financial health of the fund, ship meetings while on the list. WELFARE. VACATION PLAN ASSETS that the family and all its posses­ and no way to tell whether or not Seafarers who have benefits sions would be put out in the it could support additional bene­ coming to them or who are in Vacation Lfli la-r A? street. The landlord was contacted fits. doubt about any of the above Cash on Hand JtA. and after some heated discussion, . The operation of the Welfare provisions should make sure to Vacation tiL 9'>f<| AO was persuaded to hold off action Plan has been geared to pay bene­ contact Welfare Services. In any Escifflated Accounts Receivable nt'iLo CO i for 18 days until the Seafarer fits as speedily as possible. This case, it's the smart thing not to US Government Bonds (Welfare) Lt 1 could be contacted. is also business-like, since it means delay. The sooner the procedure Real Estate (Welfare) (3n •/«/« 5i/| It's expected that he will then a smaller administrative expense is taken care of, the faster will the Other Assets - Training Ship (Welfare) tnios d-oll be able to straighten matters out and consequently, more money Seafarer receive the benefits from TOTAL ASSETS and take care of any payments due available for the benefits them­ the Welfare Plan and the benefit the landlord. CfM^ENTSl selves. Speedy collection is also of the shipping rules. Union Blocks Eviction Bid By Landlord All of the followmg SIU families and Mrs. Anthony Phillips, Mo­ will collect the $200 maternity bile, Alabama. benefit plus a $25 bond from the 4> 4' 4* Union in the baby's name: Gilbert Lawrence Maldonado, Belinda Elise Long, born De­ born December 9, 1954. Parents, cember 2, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Estaven Maldonado, Mrs. Charles Long, Mobile, Ala­ Alvin, Texas. bama. 4i 4i 4' John Andrew and Jean Marie t 4. Anthony Marko Phillips, born Rodowsky, born November 2, 1954. December 12, 1954. Parents, Mr. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ro- Victim Of Southern Districts dowsky, Baltimore, Maryland, . 4> t David Benton Pretlow, born May 18, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Pi'etlow, Snohomish, Washington. 4> 4" 4" 4" 4" a* 4« a* a* a* 4* 4" Barry James Guthrie, born De­ cember 9, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Guthrie, Tampa, Florida. Robert Anthony Garrod, born December 13, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Garrod, Atlantic City, New Jersey. n as much as many of the beneficiary cards now on file at the office of the Welfare Plan are not properly completed, new beneficiary cards have been issued to all ports and offices. When a new card is received by an eligible of the Plan, he should read it carefully, before completing samca After a card is completed, it should be cheeked for possible errors or omissionsa beneficiary card which is not properly completed may deprive your beneficiary of Welfare Benefits that they would ordinarily be entitled tooa Submitted A1 Ketr, Assistant Administrator TO PROT^ YOUR CLAM fOR MAmBNA/^Ce At>tD CUR£. •. Ton! Elaine Daries, born De­ cember 22, 1954. Parents, Mi", and Mrs. Emile Davies, Covington, La. Elaine Pacheco, born October 23, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hermino Pacheco, New York, New York. He, I's \/eiy 'wpoyhyij-hdamnt:^ and cune-ihsf'ioa losisf-d sHipboand rejf>cjd' he made of iour acridenf'didihr ^oaane leauim-Hieohi^farrpdical r'eaec^. a Money Exchange Rates Eisted The following is the latest available listing of official ex­ change rates for foreign cur­ rencies. Listings are as of Janu­ ary 18, 1955, and are subject to change without notice. England, New Zealand, Sauth Af­ rica: $2.80 per paund sterling. Australia: $2.24 per pound sterling. Belgium: 50 francs ta the dollar. Denmark: 14.45 cents per krone. France: 350 francs to the dollar. Germany; 4.2 marks ta the dollar. Holland: 3.7-3.S guilders to the dollar. Italy: G24.9 lire to the dollar. . Norway: 14 cents per krone. Portugal: 28.75 escudos to the dollar. Sweden: 19.33 cents per krana. India: 21 cents per rupee. Pakistan: 30.22 cents per rupee. Argentina: 14.2 pesos ta the dollar. Brazil: 5.4 cents per cruzeiro. Uruguay: 52.63 cents per peso. Venezuela; 29.85 cents per boUvar. Til SID WELFJIBE SEITICES • iipinuff copY. >A(5Cmedical slip -fv&jTi -//le caplBm. If You ha^ anYoue&Viors, conrncd-Hie eiu WelfaveSerUice^,. �SEAFARERS Jmaary 21. 1058 (•THE SEAFARERS LOG Pare Nlneteea Seafarer Collects 3rd Baby $$ With WALTER SIEKMANN Among the new admissions to the Staten Island hospital recently was Brother Clarence Lord, who was messman on the Excello. Clarence has been having some ear trouble,.tout when he wanted to go to the hospital he found he didn't have his discharges handy. Welfare -Serv­ ices was able to supply proof of the fact that he had been sailing the required number of and got him in for treatment. Seafarers should know that the hospitals have tightened up on their admission procedure recently, and they want to see those discharges before they let a man come in. Sometimes this can cause quite a problem. The Public Health Service hospitals are a lot stricter than they used to be years back about proof of admission because they have to watch their budget pretty closely. It's the wisest thing to have the necessary documents handy when you have to go for treatment so that there's no delay or unnecessary difficulties on this score. " ; iCt Friends of Brother William Gardner will be pleased to know that he is on the mend now and Mrs. Jean Rogers is shown at home with family of four, three of whom have collected SIU mater­ doing very well. He was in bad shape for a while nity benefit. Left to right are: Jerry, Jean Marie, Catherine Mary, Patrick Jr. Dad was out at sea and the doctors really had to work on him to pull when picture was taken. him through. His last ship was the Lawrence Vic­ Mohamed tory. J. R. St. Laurent, who was an oiler on the Another Seafarer's family has collected SIU maternity benefits for the third time. SeaExcello, went into the hospital on January 6. The doctors are giving ^rer Pat Rogers was the second to qualify for three baby benefits when his daughter, hinij a check-up on his ticker. Catherine, was born last October 20. All told, Rogers has collected $600 and three $25 Varicose veins have been troubling Antonio Coion. defense bonds in the form oft who was steward utility on the Seatrain Savannah, SIU maternity benefits. lingim of Chickasaw, Alabama, Dolan Fillingim on September 6, so he is getting them taken care of. Robert Purvis whose third SIU maternity benefit 1954. At that though, Pat is one Rogers was nosed out for is in the hospital with an unusual complaint—he the top spot by Tommy Ray Fil- came from the birth of Terry up on the Fillingim family be­ has water on the elbow. Purvis was oiler on the cause his oldest child, Patrick Jr., Edith and went in for treatment on January 5th. was born before the SIU started A case of pneumonia put Lonnie Hall on his the maternity benefit in April, back. He was OS on the Lawrence Victory before 1952. he went in on January 7. Abdul Mohamed is re­ Not figuring in this tabulation cuperating from injuries he got aboard the Alcoa because of unfair advantage are Runner. He came in the same day. Colon Seafarers Bob Long of New Or­ Other new admissions are Carl Carlson, who was leans and Louis E. Hudson of Mo­ chief cook on the Lone Jack, and J. J. Vanos, AB on the Cantigny on bile. Long astounded the Crescent his last trip. Hardly had the SEAFARERS LOG printed a warning City when his wife gave birth to about the practices of unscrupulous undertakers as disclosed triplets in December, 1953, while by the New York State attorney general, than the wife of Hudson collected three benefits via the birth of a set of twins in USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL a deceased Seafarer came to-*-^ NEW ORLEANS, LA. MANHATTAN BEACH. NV 1953 and another child this year. latter had no next of kin in the William E. Aplin Leo Lang • SIU Welfare Services with a Fortunato Bacomo James J. Lawlor Julian B. Barrett August Michel Rogers' other children besides James R. Lewis Frank Bemrick tale of woe. She showed bills United States. August Brosig Vincent Michel Arthur Lomas Claude Blanks the two men­ It is obvious that the attorney Thomas Blackledge George R. Nichols for her husband's funeral amount­ Francis Lynch Joseph Carr Olaguibel Archibald McGuigan George W. Books Alfonso stood to rake in a handsome fee tioned are Ger­ Ho Yee Choe ing close to $1,100. ' Russell N. Boyett Thomas Peacock Vic Milazzo Jar Chong for his services—which in this in­ ard, born on May Fred D. Peterson Charles Brady Nor was that all. Since her hus­ Melvin Moore John J. DriscoU Randolph Ratciiff John Carolan stance were totally unnecessary. 11, 1952 and Eugene Nelson Bart Guranick band had died in Puerto Rico, the Joseph Richard S. C. Carregal Daniel Ruggiano Taib Hasseii Darrell Riley The simple and easy procedures es­ Jean, June 17, wife faces additional charges for George E. Shumaker Herman A. Carson Ernest Rogriguez Thomas Isaksen Clarence W. Cobb tablished under the Welfare Plan 1953. Renato Villata John Keenan preparation and shipping the de­ Mitchell Rodriguez Warren Currier When the LOG Ludwig Kristlansen VirgU WUmoth Tage Roslund make it possible for beneficiaries George S. Cutrer ceased back to New York—charges Frederick Landry Lembit Saar photographer ar­ Robert Dewey to collect the death benefit with­ which will total approximately USPHS HOSPITAL Benjamin Seal Fred Fagan DETROIT, MICH. out paying a cent to any outside rived at the Rog­ Luther Seidle Leo Fontcnot $300 or more. Tim Burke Earl G. Garberson Wade Sexton ers home, just a party. Antonio Solis Enoch Gaylor The shipping charges of course, USPHS HOSPITAL If anything, one of the functions hoot and a hol­ Joseph T. Gchringer Henry Sosa Rogers MEMPHIS. TENN. are unavoidable because of the cir­ of the Welfare Services office is to ler from the SIU Richard Gralicki Walter Soubry Charles Burton William Grimes Bob Spears cumstances. The funeral charges assist beneficiaries in collecting headquarters hall, he found that USPHS HOSPITAL ' Kristian Gunderson Alexander Stevenson FORT WORTH. TEXAS the widow paid at home were such benefits speedily. dad was out at sea picking up the E. T. Hardeman Albert Stout Benjamin F. Deibler J. Santiago Edgar Harman Nicholas Tala something else again. Welfare Virgil L. Harding Edward J. Toolan This isn't the first instance in pork chops for Mrs. Rogers and Herman Holmes Lonnie Tickle Services has found as a general Woodrow Meyers George W. Huber Vernon Williamson which lawyers have gotten them­ the four children at home. Henry Jeffrey A. C. Witherington rule of the thumb that- $600 is selves an "in" on the collection of VA HOSPITAL Present plans of the Rogers fam­ Konstant Kain Edward L. Woods OTEEN. N. CAROLINA ample to provide for as elaborate E. G. Knapp Jacob Zimmer Leonard J. Frank death benefits. Seafarers should ily, according to Mrs. Rogers, do a funeral ceremony as any family be reminded that neither they nor not call for any further additions USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. STATEN ISLAND. NY would want to give the deceased. any member of their family needs to the family, but only time will Donald McShane Hussen Ahmed Frank Alasavich Alfred A. Hancock Too Late Joseph Malone Robert Booker Joseph Fawcett George A. WeddcU to pay lawyers for that purpose. tell. Ferfecto Mangual Carl Borealino USPHS HOSPITAL In this case, it was too late to A. 1. Muller Carl A. Carlson SAVANNAH. GA. Matti Ruusukalllo George Coleman Fred Buckner Angelo J. Martins do anything. But had Welfare Jose Salgado Antonio Colon J. D. Cannady James T. Moore Services been consulted before­ Olav Seim John J. Doherty George S. Chance John H. Morris Victor Shavroff Adolf Eliasson Frank F. Nelson Rufus L. Fields hand and asked to assist or at Morris Slegel George W. Flood Jack Nelson, Jr. James F. Lee least check on the arrangements, Prank Strelitz William Gardner Ernest H. Webb Albert W. Lima Sidney D. Turner Estell Godfrey Robert R. White Jimmie Littleton a considerable amount of the Un­ Samuel Vandal Frederick Harvey USPHS HOSPITAL The deaths of the following Sea­ department. He is survived by his ion's $2,500 death benefit could James Waldron Frederick Hauser BALTIMORE. MD. Francis WaU WUllam R. Home have been saved for its original farers haiw been reported to the wife, Mary Lee Walker of Mobile, Thomas L. Ankerson John R. Keemowlcz Thomas J. Ward Vincent Jones purpose, the care of the family of Seafarers Welfare Plan and the Alabama. Timothy Less Ernest Atkins CUfford Womack David Kaim George B. Little Roy W. BeU K. W. KeUy $2,500 death benefits are being the deceased. t 4> 4 Robert G. McKnew B. O. Buzbee SAILORS SNUG HARBOR paid to their beneficiaries: Harry N. Byrd Joseph G. McKretb James Fenswick, 62: Sailing in The incident took place just STATEN ISLAND. NY W. W. Moore Jessie A. Clarke the deck department on SIU ships Joseph Kosiusky shortly after the state's attorney Louis Firlie Thomas Mungo Albert P. Smith, 56: On Novem­ since 1939, when he joined in New PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL Colon Rose Joseph Gill general announced he was investi­ SAN JUAN. PUERTO RICO John R. Schultz Gorman T. Glaze gating the practices of unscrupu­ ber 20, 1954, Brother Smith died York, Brother Penswick died on Jose Rivera Raymond Smith D. L. Guerriero James Stathis Richard M. Harp lous undertakers. The attorney in Bermuda of pneumonia. His August 29, 1954, in Boston, Massa­ USPHS HOSPITAL Russell R. Henry Otis Townsend place of burial is not known. Broth­ chusetts, of a heai't ailment. Place NORFOLK, VA. Michael Jablonski Vlfiliiam D. Warmack general had said he had many Colon BoutweU William Mason er Smith joined the Union in 1944 of burial was Cedar Grove ceme­ complaints that undertakers were Isaac Duncan Irvln Taylor Thurston Lewis Norman Wroton taking advantage of death benefits in New York and had been sailing tery, Boston, Mass. Surviving is his USPHS HOSPITAL paid by union welfare plans to in­ in the steward department. He is wife, Helen Penswick of Boston, SEATTLE, WASH. Frank Airey Sverre Johannessen crease their charges considerably. survived by his sister. Miss Ada Massachusetts. Thomas Connell Mike Mlchelik In another instance involving an L. Smith of Harrisburg, Pennsyl­ 4 4 4 Franklin D. Oilman M. H. Whitehead Bjorn A. Granberg SIU death benefit. Welfare Serv­ vania. Joseph La Plante, 39: Brother Seafarers overseas who want 3^ 4" 4" USPHS HOSPITAL ices received a call from an attor­ La Plante was struck by a motor to get in touch with headquar­ GALVESTON. TEXAS car and died in Addington Hospital ney purporting to represent the Claude Walker, 41: Brother Wat­ ters in a hurry can do so by Benjamin Grico William Trice in Durban, South Africa, on Octo­ beneficiary of a deceased Seafarer. er died of a head injury on De­ A. W. Keane John Watt cabling the Union at its cable Murray Plylcr Charles B. Young The call came hard on the heels cember 14, 1954, at the Hospital ber 31, 1954. Place of burial is not address. SEAFARERS NEW USPHS HOSPITAL of the hospital death report. of the Capital in San Juan, Puerto known. He joined the Union in YORK. SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. Naturally, the attorney was Rico. Place of burial is not New York in 1942 and had been Use of this address will as­ Charles Brown Oliver Klein Max Byers John Meletios keenly interested in how to col­ known. He was one of the first sailing as chief electrician. Brother sure speedy transmission on Wayne Center Charles Neumaier lect the death benefit, which in members of the SIU, joining in La Plante is survived by his wife, all messages and faster serv­ Henry J. ChUds Joseph Perreira Olav Gustavsen GUbert Promutico this instance was payaible to a November, 1938, in Mobile and Lucienne La Plante, of Baltimore, ice for the men involved. Francis Halgney W. S. Singleton friend of the deceased, since the had been sailing in the steward Maryland. Paul Hugging P. S. Yuzon Lawyers, Morticians Are Sill Benefit Scavengers Seafarers In llospitals ~ Union Has Cable Address �-; ;;i;r V'^ •-•:^:v!'.r-.>v'yr:'.,'-v '• • •- Z»'-' 1.4^'""-- SEAFARERS • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF f; THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • On y. LOG ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL • oh.. i;- •i^ Qffy? In yGur union-..; V>G4I? p2i:3fed:ed/ SIU CONSTITUTION. Protects your right to participate by majority vote in the forma­ tion of all Union policies and decisions. Assures you a voice and full control of your job rights and the right to vote on all agree­ ments and rules affecting your livelihood. Insures your right and every member's to vote and participate in all Union elections and to take part and exercise your votes at all Union meetings. Guar­ antees control of your Union finances through regular rank-andfile audits. SlU CONTRACT Gives you the highest take-home pay in the industry in ail ratings. Assures the best working and living conditions aboard ship, many modeled after your recommendations and those of your shipmates who are periodically polled on contract issues. Provides for your job security and protection on the job by an experienced full-time Union staff of patrolmen and representatives in all major US ports as well as a system of crew-elected delegates aboard ship who represent you at sea. SIU WELFARE PLAN IP?'- 1 SIU VACATION PLAN . . SIU STRENGTH. KL-^: •- Full time protection for you and your family through a series of benefits providing broader and more extensive coverage than any other union in the industry. Operates at low cost on a selfinsured basis to assure the highest possible hospital, disability, maternity, death, scholarship and other benefits—and at no cost. Provides speedy payments with no red tape, and the aid of a specially-created Welfare Services Department to service you at all times. Protects you with the highest paid vacations in the industry on the basis of days worked each year. Assures you a paid vacation whether you work for one company or a dozen through a central system of accounting maintained at Union headquarters for which the shipowners pay all costs. Provides you and all SIU Seafarers for the first time with an opportunity to enjoy leisure tii^ie ashore with your families and friends through vacation pay which can be collected as often as four times annually. Guarantees you the backing of a trade union tailored to your needs and devoted exclusively to the security of you and your family, both on the jo® and off it. Offers you the best job oppor­ tunities in the industry and security in those jobs at all times. Operating on a solid financial footing, your Union provides a net­ work of halls and facilities in all major ports and special services for all your needs and problems on ship and ashore. Seafarers Int'l Union • A & C District • AFL � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource January 21, 1955 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 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. XVII, No. 2 Description An account of the resource Headlines: THE TWO HEADED MONSTER PORT O' CALL OPENED IN BALTO; SIU ON TV LOG ARTIST 'MURALIZES' BALTO NY LAWYER HANDLED ILA $ TO FIGHT HALL 3-DEPT VOTE HITS SNAG SIU CREWMEN WIN 5-DAY BATTLE TO SAVE SS STEELORE 'DISTRICTS' RULED LOST; SHIP SAFETY CODE EVADED WITH CG OKAY, CO ADMITS SIU-CREWED SS CUBA TO BEGIN RUN SEA CHEST 17 PERCENT CHEAPER ON SLOPS SHIP SUITS PLAGUE SIU 'ALIEN CO'S' SPECIAL AID RESPONSE SHOWS WELFARE FUND ADAPTABILITY SIU VOTE TOPS RECORD; TALLY BEGINS JAN. 27 MOBILE PLANS DORM, SNACK BAR 90C PAY BASE FACES FIGHT SIU SEEKS IMPROVED MAIL SERVICE $241 MILLION ASKED FOR MARITIME IN '55 'YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH' TO BE ISSUED AS BOOK DISASTER INSURANCE INSPECTION QUESTIONS WE TAKE CARE OF OUR OWN SEAFARER-GI RAISES HIS VOICE - FOR PRIZE-WINNING ARMY QUINTET SALTY PLAY HIT ON WC WHY DELAY? FILE EARLY FOR BENEFITS UNION BLOCKS EVICTION BID BY LANDLORD SEAFARER COLLECTS 3RD BABY $$ LAWYERS, MORTICIANS ARE SIU BENEFIT SCAVENGERS Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/21/1955 1955 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/62be41a545e95e07b0564634a44dea8d.PDF e30f419816ac8d0e0d96984be9802f37 PDF Text Text Compl«ttt Text Of Constitution SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION Atlantic, Ouif, Lakes & Inland Waters District (See Supplement) SEAFARERS^LOG Jqn. 21 1966 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO i If Survivors of Spanish freighter Monte Palomares are shown at left with Steel Maker captain and Spanish Consul-General in New York. Seafarer Ed Delaney, ship's delegate aboard Steel Maker (center photo) praised SIU crew for success in difficult rescue. Right photo shows Anthony Sakellis (left) and John Saiad, who handled wheel. Seafarer Robert Bunch (left), who went over side on net in attempt to rescue survivor from water, with bosun G. P. Libby who directed rescue activities. li ' Bravery and expert seamanship displayed by the SIU crew of the Steel Maker was responsible last week for the rescue of four Span­ ish seamen from the freighter Monte Palomares which went down in the North Atlantic with a loss of 31 crewmen. The success­ ful rescue operation, conducted at night amid 35-foot waves churned up by SO-mile-an-hour winds, is a tribute to the training, dedication and devotion to duty which all Seafarers proudly bring to their jobs. (See story page 3). Survivors (left) were picked up from tiny raft on high seas. Seafarer An­ thony Tosado (seated, left), who acted as translator, with third mate Paul Hellebrand, a former Seafarer, who jumped into water to rescue floundering and exhausted survivor. Mia,.vU..' .i ' ! '• -v-' " �SEAFARERS JuoaiT tl. INt LOG By Paul Hall \_ The stress which the Union places on seamanship skdlla and lifeboat training through the SlU safety department and the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship paid off again recently. The high degree of skill displayed by Seafarers aboard the Steel Maker was instrumental in rescuing four crewmen of the Spanish-flag freighter Monte Palonoares from certain death in the stormy waters of the North Atlantie after their ship had gone down with a loss of 31 lives. When the four seamen were spotted in their tiny wooden raft, con­ ditions for rescue operations were about the worst imaginable with 50-mile-anThour winds churning up 35-foot waves. Simply bringing the rescue vessel -alongside the survivors' fragile raft required the highest degree of skill and seamanship from every man on board the Steel Maker. AFL-CIO President George Meany discusses the Federation's legislative program for 1966 at Fortunately those skills were not lacking. Every man in the SIU press conference following a special one-day meeting of the AFL-CIO Executive Council in crew did his part flawlessly and with the highest degree of skill in Washington. The council strongly opppsed proposals to cut back or suspend Great Society bringing the Steel Makei alongside, lowering a cargo net to the Monte programs because of the continuing war in Vietnam. Palomares' survivors and lifting them to safety. Each passing year gives fresh proof that even with all the advancee which technology has made, seafaring is still an occupation filled with sudden danger. Every year the sea claims its toll of ships and men. Seafaring is still a profession in which the skill and proficiency of the Individual seaman often spells the difference between life and death. This is the reasim for the stress which the SIU places upon seaman­ ship and lifeboat training. The man who not only knows what he is WASHINGTON—America's social and economic progress is the nation's "major bulwark doing but knows what needs to be done in any situation and under against Communist expansion" and should be "strengthened, not undermined, as part of any conditions and can cooperate with his fellow crewmembers quickly ®ur war effort," the AFL-CIO Executive Council declared at a special one-day meeting in and efficiently to get a job don^ is the best possible insurance against Washington. The council, disaster at sea. Seafarers have displayed that they have what it takes strongly rojected proposals Indefensible filibuster blocked its • Adoption of urgently needed on many occasions in the past and every Seafarer can be proud of the to suspend Great Society pro­ consideration. Let us have a vote consumer legislation to prevont record he and his shipmates have compiled. grams, declaring "auch a 'a>u£|>en- on the issue—a vote up or down— consumer buying power "from eion could be the costliest penalty but let us have a vote." being siphoned' off by usurers and •f alL" As the AFL-CIO Executive Council declared recently, there is no Expressing the hope that the profiteers." The council statemmt acknowl­ second session of the 89th Con­ • Enactment of the situs picket­ justifioation for cutting back the President's Great Society and Antiedged that the primary concern of gress "will be as historic as the ing bill "endorsed by this Ad­ poverty programs because of tne continuing conflict in Vietnam. To the nation is the "shooting war In first," the council listed these ministration and its three prede­ do so would, in fact, be a serious error which the President apparently recognizes and hopefully will not let happen. Viet Nam," and praised President other legislative goals for the cessors." Johivson for his "unprecedented year: Progress at home must be continued along with the struggle for • True self-government' for the efforts ... to bring the issues from • An increased federal minimum citizens of the District of Colum­ freedom abroad. The strength of the American economy and the the battlefield to the conference wage with broadened coverage as bia. American society is the best weapon we have ever had against the table." It added: communist expansionist doctrine, and each case of poverty or in­ "the most effective means of • Adequate protection and safe­ equality in the United States is a weapon which the forces of world "We profoundly hope these oombating poverty." guards "for those Americana seek­ efforts will succeed. But if they • A modernized and strength­ ing to achieve the civil rights communism can and will use against us. are rejected, the aggressors must ened unemployment compensation guaranteed by the Constitution We must continue to go forward on all fronts to defeat communism. be defeated and we pledge our system—^"the primary safeguard and spelled out in legislation In Each victory against poverty, inequality and Illiteracy" on the home full support to that end. No price against catastrophic depression." 1964 and 1965." front is as important, in the long run, as military victories overseaa. is too high in the defense of free­ dom, and that is the issue in Viet Nam." Reaffinned Goals The council realtmned the AFLCIO's 1966 legislative goals with major emphasis on repeal of Sec­ tion 14(b) of the Taft-Hartley Act. "We are intensely interested in this bill on its merits," the council WASHINGTON—Getting to the roots of why the United States does not have as strong a merchant fleet as it should said, "but we are far more con­ have, is the announced intention of the newly-elected chairman of the House Merchant Marine Committee, Edward A. cerned that in the previous Garmatz (D.-Md.), who noted that the American merchant marine appears to have been made the "whipping boy-rightsession, against the will of the ly or wrongly — on many^ people and of the Senate itself, an fronts in recent months." this time is that of bulk carriere. building up foreign shipyards and American-flag merchant marine. This Is true, he noted, despite the advancing foreign technology by We are presently terribly out of Acknowledging that one of the primary responsibilities of fact that there is legislation on the construction of American-flag balance," he observed. the House Merchant Marine Com­ books since 1952 which would aid ships abroad, and say this country "1 anticipate that this will be a Jan. 21, '66 Vol. XXVIII, No. 2 mittee is the welfare of the mer­ in the construction of bulk car­ should resort to the use of foreignvery busy year," be said, "with Official Publication of the SIUNA chant marine and the shippers and riers. However no maritime agency flag ships for commercial cargoes the above and many other impor­ in recent administrations has seen Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes It Inland Waten and even for military cargoes . . .' passengers who use it, Garmatz tant aubjects under the Commit­ District. AFL-CIO announced "we intend to explore fit to carry out this law, he In this regard, Garmatz referred tee's jurisdiction receiving active Executive Board every facet of the whys and observed. to pending bills which would take and extensive attention." PAUL HALL. President Right now, he said, there are the Maritime Administration from wherefores—and to try to get to CAL TANNEI! EARL SHKPARS Among other things to be taken pending before the Maritime Sub­ under the control of the Depart­ the roots of the real problem of Exec. Vice-Pref. Vice-President At. KERB LCJDSZT WILLIAMS what is wrong and why we don't sidy Board applications calling for ment of Commerce and set it up up by the Committee, Garmatz noted, is a continuing probe of have as strong a fleet as we should the construction of 14 or more as an Independent agency. Sec.-Treaa. Vice-President HOB. A. MATTHEWS AL TANNER have. * the Yarmouth Castle cruise ship modern and highly efficient bulk The new House Maritime Com­ Vice-Presidsnf Vice-President Garmatz expressed his belief carriers, some of these requests mittee chairman also made clear disaster in which some 90 lives HERBERT BRAND that, generally, there is sufficient dating back nearly three years. that the adequacy of the reserve were lost. He said that as further Director of Organizing and and adequate legislation now on Yet no action has been taken on fleet and the condition of that Information is collected, consider­ Publications ation will be given to holding them. "Why do we have to wait Managing Editor: MIKE POLLACK; i4sst the books — with some modifica­ fleet today are to be given imme­ Editor: NATHAN SKYER; Staff Writer: tions—to take care of the weak for new or additional legislation to diate attention by his committee. hearings to determine what is MrxviN PURVIS; VVIL LI^LM DAY; Art Editor: elements of the maritime industry, get started in rehabilitating our needed to help guarantee safety BERNARD SEAMAN. The first committee hearings, he provided the laws are administered bulk carrier fleet?" Garmatz stated, may well be on the Viet­ of American passengers on for­ eign ships operating to and from properly and positively. "The questioned. nam shipping situation and the the United States. framework is there to take care of Something Wrong? problems which have been en­ many of the problems, or those He noted that he has already countered by American shipown­ "1 can't help but feel there is factors cited as problems, if only ers as well as the Government urged the State Department to something drastically wrong some­ Publlshtd biweekly at the headquarter that framework is applied. We since the build-up of the war call a new International Safety of •f the Seafarers International Union,. At want to know why it is not," he where," Garmatz notes in a refer­ there. Life at Sea Convention to close lantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters ence to the recent Interagency District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, said. loopholes which permit unsafe Out Of Balance Task Force Report, "when those Brooklyn, NY, 11232. Tel. HYaclnth 9-6600. Bulkship Need ships like the Yarmouth Castle to Second class postage paid at the Post responsible for administering the "What we need and wbat the Office In Brooklyn, NY, under tbo Act He cited the fact that one of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 — long-standing existing policy calls continue in operation, and stated •f Aug. 24, 1912. most severe shortages in the which calls for a strong American for," Garmatz declared, "is a mod­ he is waiting for the State De­ American-flag merchant fleet at merchant marine — emphasize ern, efficient, and well-balanced partment to complete Its investi­ gation into this matter. AFL'CIO Council Opposes Great Society Cutbacks House Maritime Committee Head Blasts Bureaucratic Neglect Of Merchant Marine SEAFARERS LOG �itmuaw %t, INt SEAFARERS //BlggMt BrMk Of My LlfeF' Pace nee« LOG Survivora Of Spanish Ship Pulled From Sea y steel Maker Saves Four As Seafarers Battle Gale In North Atlantic Rescue In an angry sea with waves running from forty to fifty feet and winds blow­ ing near hurricane force, the SlU-contracted ship Steel Maker pulled four Span­ ish seamen from the ocean, after they had foundered on the storm-swept seas in a tiny raft for more than^ were out there. All fell in at the Transerie in 1963, went to the seven hours. same time. There was perfect co­ captain and requested permission to go over the side in a final The master of the Steel ordination and almost no con­ attempt to save the life of the Seafarer George A. Ebberwein, Jr. looks over tha dafaili of the new SlU Engineers Licensing School before enrolling in upgrading program. Brother Ebberwein, a native of Jackson­ ville, Florida, was the first SlU member to sign up for the engineering school. 'Didn't Wait For MAC Report' J SlU Raps Lakes Senators For Backing Boyd Report NEW YORK—The SIU has voiced its criticism of the Gt. Lakes Conference of Senators for having endorsed proposals on American-flag merchant shipping made by the Inter­ agency Maritime Task Force without waiting for the Pres­ tions for improving the American ident's Maritime Advisory merchant fleet. "I can well understand your Committee to complete its studies eagerness to improve Americanon domestic shipping. flag shipping on the Lakes," Hall The contetence consists of 10 wrote. "But I am disturbed by the Senators from the Great Lakes fact that in your eagerness you states; Senator Pat McNamara, of have given stature to a report Michigan, the chairman; Philip A. which has been so strongly con­ Hart, of Michigan; Paul H. Douglas demned by such a broad spectrum and Everett M. Dirksen, of Illinois; of those intimately concerned with Frank J. Lausche and Stephen M. the future of all segments of the Young, of Ohio; Vance Hartke and fleet—and particularly that you Biroh Bayh, of Indiana, and have done so before the President's Eugene J. McCarthy and Walter F. Advisory Committee has had an OTOortunity to present its views on Mondale, of Minnesota. tnis most important issue. The group recently wrote to "I trust that when the Advisory Maritime Administrator Nicholas Committee report on domestic Johnson endorsing Task Force shipping is completed, it will re­ proposals for focusing effort on ceive your earnest consideration," competition for commercial Hall concluded. cargoes, putting operating sub­ sidies on an incentive basis, elimi­ nating rate-fixing groups in the carriage of military cargoes, and reducing maritime costs to the taxpayers. The Senators told the Maritime Administrator that they were in­ terested in greater Arnerican^flag shipping service on the Lakes. In a letter sent this week to each of the 10 senators, SIU presi­ dent Paul Hall noted that tlie SIU represents thousands of Amer­ ican seamen on the Great Lakes and that it, too, wishes to see American-flag service on the Lakes expand. Widely Condemned However, he pointed out, the Interagency report — which has been widely condemned by both maritime labor and management— virtually ignores the problems of domestic shipping. The President's Maritime Advi­ sory Committee, on the other hand, has been seriously concerned with the problems of domestic shipping and is presently preparing a report on this subject. Hall noted. Hall is a member of the Advisory Committee, which was created by Presi4ent Johnson a year and a half ago to develop recommenda­ Maker, former Seafarer Cap­ tain Ove Hultin, described the incident as "one in which every member of the crew worked together, jeopardizing his own life to save the lives of others. It was just plain fine work," he concluded. Seafarers demonstrated excel­ lent teamwork in executing rescue maneuvers. Ship's Delegate Ed Delaney noted that, "Credit should cer­ tainly not go to any one person. Every member of the crew," he said, "in every department was on the job in less than two minutes from the time the flare was spotted." It was shortly after midnight when the drama began. Several hours before that, the Steel Maker had received word that the Monte Palomares was foundering in a North Atlantic storm about 900 miles east northeast of Bermuda. Then the man on watch sighted a flare. Seafarer Anthony Sakellis, man­ ning the wheel, called the sighting to the attention of the mate, who in turn informed Captain Hultin. The ship's master called all hands to "standby broadside." Meanwhile, Seafarer John Salad relieved Sakellis at the helm, so that he could go down on deck to help with the rescue. As the vessel began a slow circle, listing to a dangerous fortyfive degrees, each member of the SIU crew took a lookout position in the event that the raft were sighted again. "Everything was automatic," Bosun G. P. Lippy said, "all hands fusion. The designated men went aft to get extra life belts and pre­ servers. There was nothing but help from all quarters." The Steel Maker circled the raft several times before she was able to get close enough to attempt a rescue. All the while mountainous green seas were breaking across fhe vessel's bow, sometimes bring­ ing the raft close tq the ship, and sometimes washing it far out of reach. "One minute the raft was with­ in arm's reach," said Harry K. Long of the steward department, "and the next it was fifty feet down in a trough. The Steel Maker was rolling on a forty-five degree list, enough to capsize any ship. Only the skill and coordina­ tion of the crew and the captain saved our own vessel from disas­ ter." The first man from the Spanish vessel managed to catch hold of the safety net and pull himself aboard. The second and third reached the net, but had to be hauled up by Bosun G. P. Libby along with other members of the crew. One man was left floating helplessly in the water with not enough strength to even swim to­ ward the safety net hanging on the starboard side of the ship. Seafarer Robert R. Bunch who sails in the engine department de­ scended the net alone in an at­ tempt to reach the last survivor, as the heavy seas wafted him to­ ward the boat and then away again. "The ship was rocking so violently," said Bunch, "that I couldn't get my arms around him. In the meantime third mate Paul Hellebrand, a former Sea­ farer who last shipped on the survivor of the Spanish freighter. With only a lifeline tied around his waist, Hellebrand lowered himself into the water, swam over to tlia raft and pulled himself in. The waves finally washed the nearlyunconscious man against the raft, and Hellebrand grabbed him around the chest, lifted him up, and tied on a lifeline. All night long the search con­ tinued for the remainder of the crew, and for the next forty-eight hours Seafarers remained on watch, hoping in vain for some sign of more survivors. Although the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Escanaba picked up two more men and one body, it appeared that the rest of the 38-man crew of the Monte Palomares either went down with the ship or drowned in the single lifeboat that was launched before the vessel sunk. Seafarer Killed By Falling Boom CEBU, The Philippine—A fall­ ing boom was blamed for the death of an SIU member and an officer aboard the Victory Carriers Ship, Couer D'Alene in Cebu Harbor last week. Another SIU man was injured in the accident. Archy Bishop, deck maintenance man, who signed on the Couer D' SIU President Hall Addresses Japanese Labor Confederation TOKYO—SIU president Paul Hall, in an address made this week before the Japanese Labor Confederation (Domei), called for the continuance of friendship between the two countries as a "guarantee of the strength of the democratic ideal and the cause of human freedom." where we have the capacity to pro­ sion, not only of nuclear weapons, Hall, a vice president of the duce but also all other weapons of mass enough for everyone." AFL-CIO, was at the Jap­ Yet in spite of this, he contin­ destruction. I cannot stress too anese Confederation of Labor's second national convention which opened in Tokyo on January 18 and conveyed to the delegates the fraternal greetings of AFL-CIO President George Meany, the Ex­ ecutive Council and the 13 million members of the AFL-CIO. Some Problems Acknowledging that there are trade and other problems periodi­ cally between the two nations. Hall said that "in democracies these differences can be discussed with mutual good will and tolerance." In his remarks to the assembled delegates. Hall asserted that "there is no excuse for misery and pov­ erty or social injustice in the 20th century, especially in these days of great technological advance. ued, "because of the lack of social vision and moral concepts of hu­ man decency still in the minds of too many of our employers, we still have millions of people ex­ isting on the edge of poverty, too many millions actually starving and bereft of all hope." Hall added thai "if a world of peace and freedom is to be built. Communist imperialism must be beaten back. But we want a just peace" he said, "with all the dif­ ficulties of achieving it, we must nevertheless be realistic and re­ sponsible in our approach. Emo­ tional shouting of slogans In the streets do not help at all." "Lasting peace," he continued can be achieved by effective international inspection and suspen- strongly that real and total dis­ armament, which is our common objective, can be attained only through such international inspec­ tion and control. Let us work to­ gether for this great goal," he concluded. Effective Nuclear Inspection During the course of the Japa­ nese labor convention, the SIU president was scheduled to meet with Japanese trade unionists in the seafaring, shipbuilding, fishing and other maritime industries to discuss problems of mutual con­ cern to them and their American counterparts. (See text of Hall's remarks on page 11.) Murrah Bishop Alene in New Orleans, was fatally injured when the main boom of the freighter dropped on him and first officer George Johnson. Injured in the accident was sea­ farer Charles Murrah who sus­ tained a broken collar bone and internal injuries. Murrah is con­ valescing in a Philippines hospital. The accident occured the morn­ ing of Jan. 10 as the Couer D' Alene was anchored in Cebu Har­ bor. The ship was unloading a few supplies in the Philippines and was scheduled to unload the major portion of its cargo in Viet Nam this week. According to company officials the cause of the accident has not been determined but preliminary reports indioate that the bull chain broke causing the boom to fall on the men. The bodies of Bishop and John­ son are being flown back to the United States and should arrive this week. �y SEAFARERS JanaiT tl, 1»M LOG Economist Cites Govt, Neglect Of US, Bulk Cargo Fleet Just how fast the American-flag merchant marine can be automated will depend to a great extent on what steps are taken to expand the fleet, a Columbia University profes­ sor of economics recently indicated to a group of prominent economists and social scientists. Professor Warner noted that The ine Columbia uoiumoia nrofessor proiessor, response to external con- the SIU has also sought other Aaron W. Warner, set forth ^ ^itions and fail to provide a stable ways to preserve and increase the his views in a speech entitled basis for operation.' number of seagoing jobs, such as "Technology and the Labor Force efforts to organize crews of The Columbia professor stated American-owned vessels under in the Offshore Maritime In­ dustry" which he delivered at a that in order for maritime unions runaway flags. meeting of the Allied Social Sci­ to accept reductions in crew size "To force the large American they must be offset by "an ex­ ence Association in New York. pansion of the U.S. merchant oil companies to sail their tankers Professor Warner noted that the marine. The importance of this under the American flag, the SIU SIU has been active in efforts to development to the unions is also demanded that the Govern­ expand the fleet as well as in manifest in their continuing ef­ ment require that a certain per­ other efforts to protect and im­ forts to create additional jobs." centage of all oil imports be prove job opportunities for its carried in American bottoms," he Professor Warner pointed out noted. "The SIU has also tried merchant seamen. Professor Warner Indicated that that although there were 160,000 to work through various inter­ maritime unions are concerned by ; seagoing jobs at the end of the national agencies, such as the In­ automation to the extent thai it ' war, by 1964 this figure had been ternational Transport Workers' elinvinates seagoing jobs, and sug­ reduced to only 48,000. Federation, to raise international maritime wages and working gested among other things that "In light of the reduction in standards as a means of narrow­ the U.S. fleet could be expanded jobs that has occurred in the In­ ing the gap between the cost of by extending subsidies to bulk dustry, it may indeed seem some­ operating unsubsidized American carriers. what surprising that unions have The failure of the Government cooperated to the extent that they flag and foreign flag ships. The to provide the tramp fleet with have in permitting the upgrading most persistent efforts, however, eubsidies has prevented the mod­ of shipboard technology, Profes­ were to obtain revision of the subsidy laws so that the bulk car­ ernization of this fleet, Professor sor Warner observed. rier fleet would be eligible for Warner asserted. He said: "Faced The economist contended that subsidies," Warner told fellowwith rising costs and denied extending subsidies to bulk op­ subsidy aid, the American bulk erators is one way in which the economists. Professor Warner also contend­ fleet has found itself unable to merchant fleet could begin to ed that another way to promote compete successfully in world mechanize without harm to labor. markets. That it has continued to He said: "An expansion of the technological changes in the mari­ operate in spite of this handicap fleet, particularly to the extent time industry would be to create can be attributed to the fact that that it would involve the exten­ a better balance between the sup­ the -Government has provided an sion of subsidy aid to include a ply and demand for maritime indirect subsidy under the so- modern fleet of bulk carriers, labor. He pointed out that one of the problems in increasing called cargo-preference laws." offers a possible solution to a shipboard technology is the short­ However, he also noted that number of the industry's major age of skilled technical officers, "while these cargoes have sus- problems." such as licensed engineers, and proposed that unlicensed seamen, already in the industry, be re­ trained for such positions. His proposal came within a few days of the SIU announcement that SIU, in cooperation with District 2 of MEBA, has launched just such a program. By Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative Shipping continues to be very good in San Francisco especially for FWT, Oilers, electricians, AB's, bakers and messmen. By Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-Prtsidcnt, ArianHc Shipping through Atlantic Coast porta was very active throafhoat 1965. According to preliminary figures for the year Just past, th* Deleware River ports, including Phliadelphia, are certain to set new record cargo figures for 1965 when the final tallyn are all In. In addi­ tion, Hampton Roads continued to be the leading coal, tobacco and grain shipping area on the At--f lantic seaboard during 1965. In Holland so he can visit his mother both areas, new cargo facilities who still lives In that country. and channel improvements have After spending the holidays at either been completed, are under­ home with his family, 20-year SIU way or are in the planning stages veteran H. John Shannon is ready which should help these ports to to ship out again and is keeping maintain their positions through­ his eye on the board. Another oldout the coming year. timer, Fred Isreal expects to stay on the beach with his family for Boston a bit more before shipping again. Shipping was a little slow in Boston during the last period but Baltimore should be fair for the upcoming Shipping has been slow here for few weeks. the past two weeks, but should Several oldtimers are on the | pi^k up this next period. During beach here waiting to ship. John ]ast period we paid off four Rubery, a 25- ships signed on two and serviced year SIU vet- gig^t ships In transit. At present eran is ready to , ),ave the Alamar and the Calgrsb the first | mgr layup, with the Calmar bosun Job that expected to crew soon. hits the board. Edward Levy, who ships in th* His last ship steward department as third cook, was the Sea is looking for * Pioneer. Another real long trip to oldtimer, Gilbert the Far East or Edwards is Just Rubbery around the out of drydock world. His last and ready to sign on any ship with ship was the a BR slot open. He last sailed Steel Admiral. aboard the Steel Navigator. John Looking for a Anderson, last off the Globe pineapple run to Carrier, has his eyes peeled for a Hawaii is George first cook or baker job. Schmidt, whose Levy Philadelphia last job was AB Shipping out of Philadelphia aboard the Steel Executive. John has been holding steady for the Hartman says he will go on any last few weeks and Is expected to run, any place, any time. He was hold for the coming period as last aboard the Steel King, sailing as messman. James Davis wants well. an intercoastal run after getting Sam Ginsburg was in the hall off the Yorkmar on which he held here chatting with old .shipmates down an FWT slot. while waiting for a steward de­ Norfolk partment slot on a coaster. J. Shipping has been on the slow Huisman is looking for an engine department job on a ship going to (Continued on page 11) Lifeboat Class No. 143 Sets Sail During the last shipping period we paid off the Rachel V, Beloit Victory, Fanwood and the Santa Emilia. Signing on were the Choctaw, Transwestern, Transnorthem, Rachel V and the Steel Flyer. .4 Ships in the transit were the to ship and wants a Far East run Penmar, Summit and the Los An­ after being on the beach for geles. awhile. Ben has been a member On the beach we have N. Bathia, of the SIU for 12 years now. electrician, who J. Sampson, who got off the recently pulled in from the Gulf Cottonwood Creek about a month and we shipped ago, said that he's looking for a him out immedi­ job as deck maintenance on a ship ately as second going to Saigon. He's been a electrician on the member of the union for 25 years. Fanwood. WILMINGTON E. C. Jarvis Shipping has been extremely ac­ recently pulled tive for all ratings in all depart­ in from the East Bathia Coast and we ments here and the outlook is very shipped him out as an AB on the good for the future. Pecos. E. S. Samia, who was on During the last two weeks, we the Ames Victory for quite a spell, have had the DeSoto, the Achilles recently shipped out on the Ra­ and the Hercules Victory payoff, chel V. and there were nine ships through V. Arjina, who sails as bosun in transit. and is a real SIU oldtimer, was Pat Conley blew into town re­ repatriated from Subic Bay re­ cently after three months on the cently after misfortune hit him. Alaska run aboard the Summit. He lost his leg due to poor circu­ He said that he felt it was time lation and now is in the USPHS to come south and is coming along nicely. for awhile to thaw out. After SEATTLE a short rest he Shipping has remained excel­ will be ready to lent here and all indications point ship out again. to continued good shipping. Ruel Barr Is During the last shipping period in this area after we paid off the Trans Orleans, the being up north Summit, Robin Kirk, Columbia for awhile and and the Anchorage. gfliy is taking It easy before shipping Ben Weinberg, who's off the Sobin Kirk, said that he s ready out on another cooks job. Graduates of SIU Lifeboat Class No. 143 pose for class photo after successfully mg lifeboat training course at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Successful graduates are ll-r, bottom row): John Konetes, Angelo Blanco. John Shearon and John Sabol Top row; Thomas Morton. Mario Barros, Bjorn H. Cislason and instructor Ami Bjornsson �tawry I tl. 1H8 r*f wtwm ON SEAFAISERS PENSION Veteran Seafarer Carl Wayne (right) picks up his first regular monthly $150 pension check from SlU rep George McCartney at N.Y. In Norfolk, SlU Inland Boatmen's Union member Alvin Hunley (left) received his first pension check from SlU-IBU rep Marvin Hauf. Seafarer Celestino DeSouza (right), who made his last trip aboard the Natalie (Intercontinental Carriers), gi first pension check from SlU rep Eric Klingvall. Cleveland Howell re­ cently signed tor his first check at N.Y. Signing for his first SlU pension check is new retiree Cristobal F. Bellaroso (right). With him is SlU headquarters rep Al Bernstein. Twenty-year SlU veteran Carl DeMarco (right) smiles as headquarters rep Leon Hall presents him with his first regular $150 monthly SlU pension check at New York. #; , - \ • • ' Gieat Lakes tugman George J. Fiderfciel (right) can look forward to a secure future with his monthly Union pension. With him is Union rep Harold Ruthsatz. 1 I Seafarer Ian Cummings signs on the dotted line for his first check. Floyd Gilbert (left) received his first pension check from Union rep Floyd Hanmer at Frankfort, Michigan. A native of Michigan, Gilbert still makes his home there. •,} • k ' X • M 4 -p '4 SlU reps Joe DeGeorge (left) and Ted BabkowskI (right) were both on hand to congratulate 30-year SlU veteran Juan R. Leiba (center) when he stopped by New York headquarters recently to sign for his first check. Seafarer ^ Rodriguez (seated, center) received his first pension cheek jt home m Stat.n Is and. N Y S|u rep Al Bernstein fills out forms as Rodriguez wife Angelina and SlU rep E. B. Macauley (standing) look on. �Pu« Sis SEAFARERS Juury XI, IMS LOG DISPATCHERS Jlfwofspf District January 1 to January 14 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED smoking habits? Orlando Hernandez; This new labeling of cigarette packages is not going to af­ fect me one way or the other. Al­ though I'll admit it's a good idea, I'm still not go­ ing to stop smok­ ing. In fact, I'm not even sure that cigarettes give you cancer —I believe half what I see and nothing I hear. Filter cigarettes are not even strong enough for me; they don't have any real taste. Guess I'll keep on smoking the non-filters, label or no label. Port Boston when tobacco begins to affect New York Philadelphia them physically. Baltimore 4. t Norfolk Alexander Becker: I don't be­ Jacksonville lieve labeling will prevent anybody Tampa Mobile from using a New Orleans product; in fact, Houston it just might Wilmington have the oppo­ San Francisco .... site effect. The Seattle government is Totals trying for some sort of control, and although I believe they are sincere and wellmeaning, their efforts still don't Port do any good. Boston 11 All Groups Class A Class B 2 0 44 6 11 10 24 13 11 3 5 4 7 1 19 7 43 25 61 41 7 15 30 34 19 5 152 295 3 35 6 13 1 1 0 5 32 56 14 32 8 206 t 4" Ell Ben Meir: They made the cigarette manufacturers put a la­ bel on the pack­ age because it's really true that cigarettes injure a person's health. I stopped smok­ ing a while back, since I already knew they were bad for my health. I think the label serves a purpose due to the fact that a few people will stop smoking when they read it. Most people, however, will stop only vi by way of irony, my Mother never smoked a cigarette in her life, and she died of lung cancer; so what Port does it all prove? 4" 4 4" Edward Stnisinski: It's not the "detrimental to health" label that bothers me, it's the tax stamp. I guess the gov­ ernment put the label on because they f e el they have a responsi­ bility for the public's health. Then, too, ciga­ rettes probably do help you along toward lung cancer. I cut down today by leav­ ing the pack at home and bringing only three with me, but again that's because of the heavy tax and expense in smoking. N.Y. Port Asks $23 Million For Channel Improvements NEW YORK—The Port of New York Authority will request appropriations totaling $3.6 million for channel im­ provements in fiscal 1967. Last year Congress appropriated only $300,000 for the bi-state harbor. New York Harbor for deep draft The Port of New York, ships. The deepenings would be which is the world's busiest port and collects 40 percent of the nation's customs revenues (about $600 milion), .is seeking $17 milion for three vital projects author­ ized in last years Public Works Bill. The biggest of these three proj­ ect appropriations would be $11 million as the first step in a $44.9 million project to double the capacity of anchorage areas in 6- - - -- Sign Name On LOG Letters For obvious reasons the LOG cannot print any letters or other communications sent in by Seafarers unless the author signs Ills name. Unsigned anonymous letters will only wind up in the waste-basket. If circumstances justify, the LOG will withhold a signature on request Boston New York ........ Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals 1 10 5 2 0 0 1 8 13 46 8 14 10 118 0 5 1 1 0 0 2 1 0 13 10 25 2 60 NOW ON THE BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 12 1 59 201 43 15 108 33 29 19 14 9 21 4 27 84 174 117 141 68 7 21 51 15 49 5 379 948 ENGINE DEPARTMENT |TOTAL REGISTERED 1 All Groups 1 Class A Class B 5 1 New York 18 36 4 4" 4« Philadelphia 10 5 Benjamin West Tingley, HI: Baltimore 15 15 Albert Santiago: I been smoking Since I've become addicted to Ma­ Norfolk 7 4 non-filters all along and don't in­ dame Nicotine, I Jacksonville 1 3 tend to stop on Tampa 1 3 will continue to account of this Mobile 13 11 smoke even New Orleans new label. After 33 27 though I realize Houston 26 46 all the talking the danger. I Wilmington 7 6 and discussion, don't think the San Francisco .... 25 16 they really label will affect Seattle 11 6 didnt accomp­ anybody's habits Totals 187 164 lish much. It very much. And seemed to be just a compro­ mise between the government and the medical profession, but the industries af­ fected are probably losing billions of dollars. TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 0 0 34 18 9 4 4 0 5 2 0 0 10 1 1 1 4 10 13 10 1 30 13 2 38 44 13 11 10 10 27 8 23 5 5 5 174 117 64 NOW ON THE BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 7 1 144 .57 37 22 64 42 29 21 4 10 6 5 44 16 126 102 72 78 14 5 41 3 25 5 613 367 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B 0 1 7 30 9 6 7 16 2 6 0 2 7 0 11 5 31 27 24 23 9 1 29 8 4 10 176 99 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 24 8 6 0 6 2 10 19 26 10 25 6 136 2 5 3 3 1 2 0 2 16 20 7 14 5 80 0 10 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 18 12 31 2 76 NOW ON THE BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 6 1 126 26 26 12 68 22 15 19 3 4 17 0 .53 23 147 101 62 48 17 4 28 3 17 16 279 585 Seek New Load Line Rule To Boost Ships' Cargoes A new international agreement on load line limitations during 1966 is expected to increase the cargo capacity of many of the world's larger cargo ships. For some ships an additional 200 to 300 tons of cargo capacity will be gained from every inch the load line moves up. carry increased loading, newly painted load lines by the The present load line safely many vessels will be sporting end of 1966. standards were established in 1930 at the last International Load Lines Oonvention. They were established however for the ships of that day—usually from 400 to 500 feet long and almost off the Red Hook section of Brook­ never longer than 600 feet. lyn, near Governors Island and in Today however, bulk carriers Gravesend Bay. and tankers 900 feet long and A $2.2 million appropriation is larger are not uncommon. The being sought for widening the en­ SlU-contracted tanker Manhattan, trance to the Kill van Kull from for instance, is over 900 feet long the Upper Bay. In the past 10 and a 1,018-foot tanker is being years, 24 ship collisions have oc­ proposed by Japan. This Increased curred in this area because of lack vessel length. It is felt, permits of maneuvering room. The area safely' raising the load line to would be widened from 800 feet to heights not allowable under the 1,400 feet. old standards. Another $3.5 milion is needed A new International Conference to complete the raising of bridges on Load Lines has been called for over the New York State Barge March by the United Nations' In­ Canal. Since this project began in tergovernmental Maritime Consul­ 1930, 90 percent of the bridges tative Organization, and the have been raised from 15 feet to United States has already pro­ 20 feet but 9 bridges still need posed new load line regulations to raising before the barge canal can the individual member nations. achieve its full potential. The principal changes in the rules A $6 million appropriation is for would apply to the huge bulk car­ the as-yet unauthorized improve­ riers and tankers. ment of the Newark Bay-HackenIf the other maritime nations in sack River Channels. The widen­ the convention agree with the ing of these channels will have to United States contention that mod­ wait for authorization before any ern construction techniques have work could begin. produced vessels strong enough to rl Housing For Senior Citizens Dedicated -• 4 4 4 4 4 4 Attending luncheon honoring recent dedication of Senior Citizens Apartments of the Passaic. N.J. Housing Authority were (|-r): Passaic Deputy City Clerk Joseph Hirkala; former Seafarer Jack Struller, now with the Housing Authority; N J. Senator Harrison Williams. Jr.; and Seafarer LOUIS Cirignonc. program committee chairman. ',4 �Immurj II. IHf, / SEAFARERS ragm Sarm LOG "Listen, Iron Bars Do Not a Prison Make! Unemployment Rate Hits Nine-Year Low Of 4.1% It The naUon moved i etep closer to Its elusive full employment goel, olotinf 1965 with the lowest percentage of Joblessness in nearly nine years. Labor Dept. statistics put the seasonally adjusted unemployment raet for December at 4.1 percent down from 4.2 percent in November and 5 percent a year ago. In December of both 1863 and 1962, the rate had been stuck at 5.5 percent. The number of nonfarm workers rose by 400,000 over the month— and by 2.5 million over the year—to 69.1 million. Unemployment, at 2.9 million, was 600,000 below the same month in 1964. Almost all the decline was among persons seeking full-time jobs. The full-time unemployment rate, which averaged 4.5 percent in the first half of 1965, began to move down sharply in the summer and reached 3.5 percent in December. As overtime pushed up the work-week, average weekly factory work­ er earnings advanced $1.21 from November to an all-time high of $110.92, before deductions. Average hourly earnings of factory workers edged up a penny to $2.66. During the first quarter of 1965, joblessness averaged 4.8 percent. The average dipped to 4.7 in the second quarter, 4.5 in the third quar­ ter and 4.2 in the final quarter. The unemployment rate for the entire year averaged 4.56 percent, compared with 5.2 percent in 1964 and 5.7 percent in 1963. On the basis of annual averages, the total labor force expanded by 1.4 million from 1964 to 1965, about the gain expected. The last time the unemployment rate had been as low as 4.1 percent was in May of 1957, the start of an upward climb marking the onset of the 1958 recession. By July of 1958, the jobless rate had reached 7.5 percent. Despite fluctuations, the jobless index dipped below 5 percent only twice between November of 1957 and December of 1964. By contrast. It was below the 5 percent level every month of 1965 except February. The factory workweek showed a normal December rise of threetenths of an hour, bringing it to 41.7 hours, the highest for the month since 1944. The average overtime worked, four hours a week, was slightly above November levels and the highes,t since the information was first compiled in 1956. Over the year, average weekly factory earnings were up $3.85 and hourly earnings were 8 cents higher. |»| ,1.1... I u..iir'i -Ill 1,,^,., ,,.1.., Iron bars do not a prison make. Low wages can imprison a family just as effectively with bars made of .poverty, insecurity and doubt. Lack of job security can imprison a family with bars of fear and frustration. Long hours and poor working conditions can imprison a man behind walls of fatigue and hopeless­ ness—cutting him off from those things that make life worth living. Seven New York newspaper! A New York taxicab firm has faave been directed by the Na­ been ordered by the National Labor Relations Board to stop tional Labor Relations Board to harassing driven because they bargain separately on contract joined the AFL-CIO Taxi Drivers terms with Typographical Union Organizing Committee. The board Local 6. The NLRB found the em­ ruled that the committee is a bona ployers guilty of refusal to bargain fide labor organization and di­ rected the A & A Maintenance when in 1964 they rejected a re­ Corporation, which provides cabs quest by the local for separate and drivers for 20 fleets, to cease Section 14(b) of the Taft-Hartley Act pro­ negotiations rattier than citywide the following actions — coercively talks. Two board members said the interrogating employes about their duces many of the bricks from which such facte were identical with those in union activities; threatening to prisons are built. The products of 14(b) are the Detroit News case, where the discharge or take other reprisals low wages, lack of job security, long hours NLRB said unions should have the against union members; harassing same right as employers to with­ employes to discourage their and poor working conditions. It is the tool draw from a multi-employer unit union membership. Four drivers with which American workers are denied if they give timely notice. Local 6 testified that corporation Presi­ their rights as American citizens. It is a law served notice June 26, 1964, that dent Stanley Wissak inspected more suited to a dictatorship than to a free it desired to negotiate separate their cabs more frequently after society. contracts for the period beginning they signed union cards and This can be most clearly seen by examin­ March 30, 1965, paper by paper. warned each to "watoh yourself" The employers, through the Pub­ and not get a scratch on the cab ing those states which have adopted Sec. lishers* Association of New York "or he would be finished." The 14(b)-inspired "right-to-work" laws. These board affirmed Examiner Paul are the states where workers receive the City, refused to agree. Bisgyer's finding that Wissak com­ lowest wages, labor under the poorest work­ mitted unfair labor practices. ing conditions and have the least job secuSuccessful completion of a 31ity. They are also the states where basic month campaign to organize the human rights are most often denied through In a second secret ballot vote Crown Aluminum Corporation within a month, members of discrimination. They are the states with the plant at Roxboro, North Carolina Utility Workers Local 1-2 in New lowest standards of living and the lowest will signal a set-up in North York reversed a previous decision standards of justice. Carolina organizing activities in by agreeing to accept terms of a The rallying cry of the proponents of new ^ree-year agreement with 1968, the Sheet Metgl Workers the Consolidated Edison Company 14(b) is the charge that no man should be have announced. Capping a drive Both votes were conducted by the forced to join a union. What they mean, of begun in May 1963, the union won American Arbitration Association. course, is that no man should be allowed to bargaining rights after two elec­ The second vote, on whether or join a union and thus be able to bargain for tions followed by a first contract not to reject contract terms and wages, hours and working conditions from a it calls one of the best in the state. go on strike, was 11,008 for position of strength. The purpose of 14(b) The new two-year pact will give acceptance, 5,654 for a strike. The is simple. Keep the workers weak and unor­ SOO formerly unorganized em­ earlier vote was 8,591-6,897 ployes wage boosts averaging more against acceptance. The new three- ganized so the employer can make everthan 21 cents an hour, seven paid year pact provides wage hikes larger profits. holidays, strong grievance pro­ averaging 35.7 eents an hour; ad­ Proponents of 14(b) claim that it is not in cedure, unlimited arbitration of ditional "progression" raises of $3 the American tradition to have a union shop. all disputed i^ues, medical and a week in Januar.v and July of hospital insurance, seniority as the each year; reclassiUcations valued However they conveniently ignore the fact sole governing factor In layoffs at 3.3 cents an hour; and improve­ that before a union can win renresentation and an Irrevocable dues deduction ments in health, retirement and rights in a particular shop, a majority of the vacation plans. workers there must vote their support for clause. the union in a secret ballot,—and this type of majority rule is most definitely in the American tradition of government. It is 14(b) which is contrary to the American system of government because it enables a tiny minority to thwart the will of the vast majority of workers. The cry that the union shop is not in the American tradition falls flat on its face when one looks at the methods used by proponents of Sec. 14(b) to prevent its repeal. Faced with the fact that wherever the issue was voted on in secret balloting over 90 percent of the workers voted for the union shoo, and in six states out of seven which brought the issue before the public the so-called i (ght to work laws were voted down, the 14(b) proponents have turned to the tactics of a dictatorship to prevent further votes on the issue. In Congress last year the anti-labor proponents of 14(b), led by Senator Everett McKinley Dirk.seri, fell back on the long-dis­ credited tactic of the filibuster to deny their fellow legislators the right to vote on the issue, in turn denying the American citizens represented by those legislators their consti­ tutional rights. Is this in the American tra­ dition? When a minority of the people can deny the will of the majority, democracy itself is in danger. It does not matter if that minority represents 49 percent of the American peo­ ple or just one man or a tiny clique to be governed by the will of the responsible ma­ jority it ceases to be self-governing. It be­ comes a dictatorship of a choice few — or possibly of just one—as Senator Dirkscn has proved. If the will of the vast majority of Ameri­ can citizens is allowed to be expressed through their elected representatives in Con­ gress this year, 14(b) will be stricken from the books forever. But if the tiny clique of anti-labor, anti-union individuals are again able to thwart the wall of the American peo­ ple and denv their constitut'onsi r-.ats, then our democratic process is in real danger. -I 3!''I �r Biclit SEAFARERS n, MM LOG fMWU INf SEAFARERS LOG / Of the many arguments that have been marshalled in opposition to Section 14(b) of the Taft-Hartley Act, perhaps the most telling is that Section 14(b) is simply un-American. It is contrary to the American tradition that the rule of the majority is accepted. Any proposition brought to a vote before the American people seldom, if ever, receives support from 100 percent of the voters. Yet if more .people vote for it than against it that proposition be­ comes law, and is binding on those who voted against it as well as on its supporters. In turn its provisions protect every citizen, with­ out discrimination. This is majority rule. It is the only way in which a nation of nearly 200 million citizens can be governed. It is the democratic form of government. So it is, or should be, with the union shop. When a majority of employes vote in favor of union representation and protection, and the union comes into being, the gains in job protection and higher wages won through union bargaining is enjoyed by all the employes—including those who voted against the union. Having won the benefits of union representation along with their fellow tmployes it la only just and in keeping with the American tradition, that they should do their share to support that union Section 14(b) denies this proposition. It denies majority rule and democratic process. It encourages the un-American practice of free-loading by the minority who receive all of the benefits and protection which the majority has worked for and struggled for. Those individuals and groups who advocate the retention of 14(b) are in the final analysis seeking to destroy the trade union movement through the use of an un-American tactic. This cartoon points up the filibuster re­ sorted to hy anti-Iahor forces to keep 14(b) repeal from coming to a vote in the U.S. Senate nt this vear is that the Senate should The Key key argument of the 'abo/.^^^^ovrn, right or wrong, ine a& i4(t))—up u also wm, iiiibilfl Repeal of Section 14(b) has been a public issue for months and it will be more so in the months to come. Your friends and neigh­ bors, even your wife and children, will be a.sking you what it'a all about. Here are some of the questions you can expect—along with un.svvers that may be helpful to you. U Hies J.ess would not allow the states law. Obviously . standard. .. grates based wage rates than the regressive competit|on among and fSrtrom'union organ,zat,on. Th,s upon any measurement. ^s the law public interest by any glmost tou y ^ workers themselves want required a ^«;;[fhbailot, iabor^^^^^^^.^^ LeXhons won, 91% of the f also scored its repeal. fivifiv'v;: •V'P: •' iiiS: l ^ 5hop requ argument or -trarci^iota;hf 14 (b) But isn't it un-American to force a worker to join a union If he doesn't Want to? What is 14(b), anyway? :il to seek a oontra^tequu •®.. X-- -r-V" III® Section 14(b) is a part of the Taft-Hartley ^ Act—the ba.sic labor relations law. It allows' the states to pass laws that forbid unions and employers from bargaining over union security, called the union shop. It isn't anymore umAmerican than taxes. A home-owner may be opposed to a plan to build a new fire house in towm. But if he is out-voted, he still has to pay his share of the cost in taxes. ^ What's so important about the union shop? That's all right for government; but why should a union have that kind of authority? A union .shop-—which requires every work; er who is protected by the iinion contract to be a member of the union—protects the union from being undermined by the em­ ployer;; assures it of enough income to do its job; and helps it to be strong enough to live up to the terns of the contract. I i.- l'' That sounds alJ right for the union as an but what do the workers get ootofJt? First of all, the workers get better reprei senfcation from a stronger, more secure I ' union. And they have the satisfaction of I,;, knowing that everyone in the work-place is I v his fair share toward the costs of I the union. ;•>, : rt^hy can't unions just depend on workers join because the union does a good job plant? , , Hro'edu'reXough which they can abohsh , . i •i If there's a union shop, doesn't the worker Jose the power to protest against union pol­ icies he doesn't like, because he can't resign from' the union? i> •* ^ ^ j, . There are many reasons. Lots of employ­ ers, where there ia no union shop, actively discourage workers; from joining. In; anti- ' . V • union In the ,some ; .Vcommunities, as tiQ. in tne south, soatn^^-soniv • A. i. ' • • y^rs Url^A who vote for the union in a secret1 . ^ I mllot do not join because they are afraid, '1 or because they are currying favor with the In all areas, some workers dont join b^ause they think it's smart to get some^ ' thing for nothing. ' Because the government has assigned a specific obligation to unions which they are legally bound to fulfill. A union that 'is the established bargaining agent for workers in a factory or other place of employment must provide equal protection to all workers, even those who are against .the union. This obligatlon can be enforced through the labor board and the courts. Therefore, it is fair and reasonable for a union to seek a contract that similarly requires all workers to assume eir share of the responsibility—^which is a union shop requires. It is simply not true that they lose the power to protest. They can fight for their point of view within the union itself—something that goe.s on every day. They can petition for a labor board, vote de-aulhorixing the union shop, while leaving the rest of the contract alone. They can petition for a vote to decertify their pre.sent union Us ba^^ ing agent. The.se remedies are not only adequate; they are far more In keeping with democratic principles than quitting in a lyiff. How about my neighbor, whose church he can't join any other organizaII of any kind? Most union^ have met this problem sym­ pathetically' on a local and individual basis. Moreover, the Senate repeal bill as it now stands sets up a procedure for exempting genuine legitimate religious objectors. Isn't a lot of dues money spent on politics and other activities, besides just union affairs? ' No. By far the greatest share of the dues dollar is spent on direct trade union activities —negotiati ens, administration, grievance procedure, organizing the unorganized, train­ ing local officers and staff, preparing necessaty economic data—the bread-and-buIter operations. But beyond this, the labotvmovement has realized for more than 30 years that it cannot live apart from the rest of the country, Educatioiv social security, m^icare, minimum wages, unemployment in.surance, housing, hospitals, highway^—all these and more are as important to the well-being of workers as the terms of their contract. So politir.s and legislation are also "union affairs." Finally, no dues money at all is contributed to political candidates in fed­ eral elections; the law forbids it. Only voluntary COPE dollars can be used for that Just the same, won't repeal of 14(h) force millions of workers into unions they don't want, and give unions a dangerous amount of power? Not at ai). The only union shops that will go into effect automatically will be in com­ panies where union and management had earlier agreed that they would have a union shop as soon as the law allowed it. Else­ where in the .19 states that now have cbmpulsory open-shop laws the issue will be the same as it is in the rest of the country •le-dzna- —a matter of negotiation and agreement between the employer and the union. The only increase in "union power" will be, in some eases; an increase in a union's ability to protect Its members—a goal which Con­ gress has said is in the best interests of the nation. How about those public opinion polls that show most people are in favor of keeping' 14(b)? All of these poll questions, by nature, have to be stated in simple terns. The 14(b) question, by nature, i.s complicated. There­ fore the polls cannot reflect true opinion. It is more instructive to look at the results of seven state referendum's since 1958 (labor won six), and the national elections of 1960 and 1964, when the party positions were totally oppo.sed and the pro-repeal party won. If Section 14(b) is harmful and mmi people favor its repeal, then who actually wants it kept in the federal law? Suppbrt comes primarily from the selfish interests who have utilized "right-to-work" laws as a means of keeping unions weak, wages and social conditions, poor and as a lure to bring industry into their «rea8. These same persons who claim to seek "freedom", for the worker are. for the mo.st part, the same groups and individuals who have op­ posed civil rights legislation, one man—one vote, higher minimum wages, medicare and all forward-looking legislation in the United States. -r There are more questions, and more an­ swers. The AFL-CfO hopes that these few will contribute to a public dialogue on 14 as it is, rather than what is. is said to be. ' ' '- ® /• �Xtm SEAFARERS LOG immuj U. IMt Consumer Price index Hits Record High Level In 1965 WASHINGTON—^The Labor Department's Consumer Price Index, under the pressure Cwl' LakM I. S«Cf«t«ry-Tr of higher costs for nearly all major categories of goods and services, rose by two-tenths of 1 percent in November to a new record high of 110.6, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. All SIU bails on the Gre^ Lakes will be kept epen this wieter ead each port has started a recruiting and upgradtef program and we A ELS spokesman predicted "*• advise every member who has the necessary seatime to take advantage that December figures will rise, and with "significant de­ In a separate report, the BLS clines" found in new autos, house­ said that factory workers' net of this opportunity. show a further increase of hold durables and toilet goods, re­ spendable earnings rose to a rec­ DULUTH one-tenth to two-tenths of 1 per­ flecting in part the excise tax ord $2.64 in November as the re­ The port of Dulirth reporh. that their upgrading program has bee« cent. BLS Deputy Commissioner slash, and also in used cars. sult of a 1-cent rise in average very successful so far, with 15 wipers passing the Coast Guard teat Robert J. Myers said the Novem­ hourly earnings. Take-home pay for r.O.W. ratings. A great number of rated jobs will be In the offing Wage Raises ber rise was "about in line" with averaged $98.26 for a worker with this spring and any member who is interests in the higher rate of The November CPI reading three dependents and $90.50 for what was expected and "nothing to be apprehensive about." He meant wage raises to about 200,000 a single worker, a rise of about pay can be sure of a steady job if he upgrades himself. Each port added that he was "reasonably op­ workers—38,000 in aerospace get­ 35 cents over the month and ap­ agent has been supplied with all the necessary material and classee timistic that price increases can ting 1 cent an hour and 80,00, proximately $5 more than in No­ are now being condueted for all members. mostly in aerospace, 2 cents, based vember 1964. be held at a moderate level." We have had a very mild December and January on the lakes and on the quarterly change, and 86,if the weather continues we can expect an early fit-out. Ice conditioan Between October and November, 000 in meat packing 3 cents based Real earnings rose less than net the report showed, housing costs on the semi-annual change. In spendable earnings because of the are practically nil in all areas which is most unusual for this tun* went up again largely because of Battle Creek, Mich., 4,300 workers rise in the CPI, advancing by of year. a four-tenths of 1 percent rise in got 2 cents based on the quarterly about 15 cents to new record lev­ A lot of the old timers aie still around Detroit and the pinochle ownership expenses. Transporta­ change in the Detroit index, and els $88.84 for the worker with games are holiter than ever. Joe Arnold, John White, Bill Cowan am tion and apparel costs each rose in Washington, D.C., 3,000 transit three dependents and to $81.83 for some of the steadies. Bruce Meyer just returned from Viet Nam after by three-tenths of 1 percent, and workers got 2.5 cents based on the the single worker, in terms of making a three month trip on the Yaka. Bruce says he will return new car prices increased 1 per­ quarterly change for that city. i 1957-59 dollars. to the west coast in a couple of weeks. cent as a result of the continuing shift to 1966 models, on which CLEVELAND dealers are offering smaller dis­ A comparison was made recently concerning the size and tonnage of counts than on remaining 1965 the American Great Lakes Fleet and the Canadian Fleet in 1959, wtien models. the seaway opened, and 1965. In 1959, U.S. iron ore carriers and self unloaders totaled 296 ships, with a carrying capacity of 3,472,600 groM Automobile operating expenses and health and recreation costs tons, while the Canadian fleet had 66 of these ship with a capacity of also showed rises, but food prices OTTAWA — Just how well a along the Beaufort Sea coast In 703,300 tons. Today there are 216 of these vessels in the U.S. fleet remained unchanged for the sec­ hovercraft works In the cold over the Arctic. with a carrying capacity of 2,831,700 tons while the Canadians now ond consecutive month as in­ the rough terrain of the Arctic have 167 ships with a capacity of 1,860,250 tons. The 20-passenger British-built creases in fresh vegetable prices will be tested this winter in the Job calls are starting to come in for shifting work. The first oa« were offset by decreases for Canadian North by a team of Ca­ hovercraft has already been tested being the Otto Reiss, formerly the E. M. Ford. We expect calls for tho for military purposes in the tropfresh fruits and meats. nadian and British experts. three other storage ships very soon. It almost looks like the 1969 The index wai 1.7 percent season has already started in this port. O Rides Over Ice higher than in November 1964, BEATS THERE DULUTH GoestUt A with higher prices for services and A hovercraft rides on a cushion KAiAK! food the major contributors to the of air over land, water or ice at Seafarer Thomas Dunne was elected president of the Duluth-Superior Bogffooq' Maritime Trades Council at its annual meeting in the Superior Labor speeds up to 70 miles an hour. It Temple Sunday, can clear obstacles about four feet high. Dunne, former vice president, succeeds A1 Colalilio of Duluth Longshoremen Local 1366. The new vice president of the council This winter's trials are to de­ succeeding Dunne is Ed Pierce, Duluth, of the Marine Engineen termine whether hovercraft can Beneficial Association (MEBA). be used efficiently for communi­ cations and supply in Arctic areas Fred Beatty of ILA Local 136« was re-elected secretary-treasurer. during bad weather when helicop­ Other 1966 officers include: ters are useless. If so they could be of great use as mobile labora­ Executive Board members at large, Leopold Leroux of Superior Boilermakers Lodge 117, Thomas Stadler of Ashland Longshoreaea 'NORFOLK — Seventy-five grad­ tories—offshore as well as on land uates of the Labor Institute, spon­ —antisubmarine work, and trans­ ics, for moving troops and sup­ Local 1481, and Kenneth Stringer of Superior Longshoremen Local sored by the Noifolk Virginia portation from Ottawa to Mon­ plies along waterways and in the 1037; trustees. Jack Hall of the Duluth SIU, Chariea La porte of Duluth Union Labor Council, received treal. deserts of Aden. Commercial MEBA, and Stanley Sxymonowicz - of the Suparior Longshoreaaea; diplomas on December 16th at The tests will be conducted in hovercraft are in use in San Fran­ sergeant-at-arms, Paul Greco, of tha Duluth. ceremonies held at the SIU hall the Inuvik-Tuktoyatuk area in the cisco Bay, Britain, Norway and The ofllclers were installed by Harry Bloomquist of the Grain Millers, la Norfolk. a former council president. Delta of the Mackenzie River and Russia. The class, composed of local Norfolk union members, attended a 19-week course held at the SIU hall to help familiarize them with the history of the American labor movement, its past, present and future problems and goals, labor's role in relation to the local com­ munity, the Impact of national legisla<tion on labor unions and their members, and the successful Another voice was heard last operation of a labor union. week in the growing list of oppoGuest Speakers nenU to all tolls on Uic St. Law­ rence Seaway. Stuart Armour, Guest speakers, such as Bob President of the Great Lakes Wa­ Flaherty of the AFL-CIO Com­ terways Development Association, munity Services Department and called for the abolition of tha tolls George Guernsey, Assistant Direc­ in a 34-page report to the St. Law­ tor of the AFL-CIO Educational rence Seaway Authority. Department took part in the meet­ Armour said he opposes the ings and films were utilized to principle of attempting to recover illuminate subjects under discus­ capital costs and other costs sion. through tolls on Canadian coastal In a letter to the Seafarers and inland waterways. Armour International Union, Albert L. pointed out that the contribution Redfearn, the president of the of the seaway to the Canadian Norfolk Virginia Union Labor economy far outweighed its costs Council, which is the central labor and "therefore we believe nothing body in the Norfolk area, com­ should be done to jeopardize con­ mended the SIU for its assistance tinuance of its effectiveness. and cooperation in making the Last month, Louis C. Purdey, Labor Institute a "complete Chairman of the Great Lakes The fourth annual AFL-CIO Community Services award wai presented recently to Naih C. success." Commission, stated that any toll Roberts at ceremonies held at the SIU hall in New Orleans. Roberts, who is chairman of the or charge at all on the St. Law­ "We do not feel that the Norfolk Louisiana State Advisory Committee on Literacy and of the Adult Instruction Membership rence Seaway was a form of dis­ Virginia Union Labor Council Committee, was cited for his "dedication and contributions to eliminate illiteracy in the crimination against a mode of Labor Institute would have been transport and thus was contrary State of Louisiana." Shown taking part in the presentation ceremonies above are (l-r): SIU as successful without the interest to all treaties and precedents of vice-president and New Orleans port agent Lindsey Williams; New Orleans AFL-CIO and help that was extended to us U.S. policy which has always been president Pat Stoddard; Mrs. Roberts; Roberts; AFL-CIO Award Committee chairman during our ten -week course . . to oppose any form of restriction th* letter says in part Robert Quinn and Louisiana State Superintendent of Education William Dodd. on access to inland waters. Hovercro/f Under Study For Use In Arctic Region Norfolk Union Labor Institute Graduates 75 AFL-CIO Community Services Award Opposition To Seaway Tolls Is Increasing �• • WtiSi'-K. %1, IMt SEAFARERS By Lbdscy WiUioms. Vice-President, Gulf Area The wain adMinbUraihre effieet of Delta Uace were damaged extcaalvely Uy a fire whbb broke out io the Hikeroia Baah BnlkKng early Satorday, January S. Fortoaatcly, no Delta employeca were injured in the fire. At the last MTD convention in of Greater New Orleans and vicinity and the West Gulf ports council of the MTD received plac'ies for meritorious service in the cause of labor. The port of New Orleans and the port of Houston can feel very proud of these plaques as the SlU in these ports participated very actively in the MTD. shipping out of the Gulf and At­ lantic area for the past twenty-five years. Houston After a long trip to Pakistan on the Alcoa Marketer, . C. E. Hawkea is taking a little rest here Jlimik and says that he'll be ready for another trip to * Pakistan shortly. S. W. McDonald recently got off the Manhattan after a nice long trip and said that MCDOMU It's good to he back - home and renew acquaint­ ances with his fellow Seafarers. Junior MoMrief is around the New Orleans Hall waiting for a tanker going coastwise. Thirty-seven candidates have qualified in a special election to held in New Orleans, February 12, 196€ for three House seats from the 7th, 9th and 12tih wards. These House seats were vacated in the recent elections here in New Orleans, when the repre.sentatives from these wards were elected to the New Orleans City Council. COPE will meet at a later date In New Orleans, io endorse its candidates, and all merabers were urged to vote in this very im­ portant election and to vote for the COPE-endorsed candidates. On the beach here in New Orleans is Gene Auer, who's last i Continued from page 4) ship was the Alcoa Commander. hell here for the last few weeks Eugene said that it was a good but the outlook is good for the ship and a good run and he's now spending a little time ashore wait­ I coming period with some coal boats ing for a coastwise run as a cook due in. and baker. Cicero King is home taking a Jesc Torrefiel, who last sailed well-earned rest after sailing as on the Penn Challenger, would oiler on several trips to Vietnam like to ship out on Wie South aboard the Beloit Victory. John American run aboard the Del Allman, Jr., Is now making every Norte. Also looking for a Delta call in search of an AB slot after Line ship on the South American getting off the Pennmar to spend run is Joe Gagliano. Joe last sailed Christmas with his family. Prescott Spinney claims he nearly on the Del Mar. froze to death in Rotterdam while Waiting for a steward depart­ fighting the winches on deck dur­ ment job going any place, any ing his last trip as deck engineer time is Koland aboard the Potomac, and now Is (Frenchy) Hebert. looking for a warmer run. After Rollie last sailed a very good trip aboard the on the Penn Car­ Transglobe, Kenneth Wells, who rier as steward has been shipping out of New and said that it York recently, is back at his home was a good ship port of Norfolk again looking for and a good run. a deck maintenance job. Ed Poe, who's Puerto Rko on the beach here, made a trip Now that the holiday season Is Poe to India recently over, quite a few oldtimers are aboard the Kent, and he said that around the hall waiting^ to ship it was a good trip and a good ship. out. Among them are Luis Rivera, Ed is waiting for a night cook and Juste Veiazquez, Angel Cabrera, bakers job going to the Far East, Carlos DIM and Julie Torres. Atlantic Coast Shipping has been on the slow ] bell In the port of Mobile with no laid up ships. Oldtimers on the beach in Mobile include Marshall CooiMr who's registered In the deck department. He makes his home in McGargel, Ala. and has been shipping out of the Gulf area for the past twenty years. Bill Sellers, whose last ship was the Margaret Brown, has been shipping out of the Gulf area in deck department ratings for the past twenty years. James Sla.y, who's been shipping out of the Gulf area for the past twenty years, just got off the Achilles after a nice long trip. Another SIU oldtimer who was around the Mobile Hall recently was Bill Harper who just got off the Fort Hoskins after a trip to India. After a six month trip to Tunisia and Saigon aboard the Hanover, Troy Savage is now back in his home port of Mobile. Bill has been y Text Of President Hall's Speech Before Japanese Confederation Of Labor Washington, the Maritime Council F Mobile LOG 1 New York Eddie PuchaiskI has been around the hall here looking for a nice long trip. His last berth was aboard the Steel Vendor on which he sailed as bosun to India. Jimmy Brown, who last sailed as AB aboard the Hnrricane pn a North Europe run has decided tlie holi­ days are finally over and It's time to» ahip out. Last off the Fairland, chief cook Jose Castro has also had his fill of holidaying on the beach but is waiting for a Puerto Rico run. Just off the Steel Maker, Philip Sallno plans to spend some time on the beach before taking another bosun or carpenter's slot. It is indeed a great pleasure to be here with you today. It is a privilege to bring you fraternal greet­ ings from President Meany, the officers and Exec­ utive Council and the more than 13.000,000 mem­ bers of the AFL-CIO. In so doing, I emphasize again the bonds of friendship that already bind our two labor organizations, a friendship that was drama­ tized by the appearance of President Meany leading the American Delegation to your founding Con­ gress in November 1964. The AFL-CIO regards Domei as its counterpart organization in Japan, as the representative of democratic trade unionism in your country. It is natural for me, as President of the Seafarers International Union, to add special greetings to my colleagues of "Kaiin," the "AH Japan Seamen's Union" of Domei, which has been engaged during this period in a sharp struggle with the Japanese shipov\ners for the betterment of the conditions of the seamen. Considering the difficulty and danger of the work of seamen, the demands of the union are just. I assure you most heartily of my sym­ pathy and support in your struggle. Japan is the most dynamic and industrially de­ veloped country in Asia. It is destined to play an increasingly iniportant role in the affairs of Asia and the world. Indeed, it is necessary that Japan do so, for it has much that it can teach, much which it can help the less economically advanced coun­ tries, especially in Asia. In this important and inspiring task, Domei, the democratic labor movement of Japan, can play a significant role in' advancing the cause of freedom and social justice. Perhaps more than any other Asian labor movement, Domei is in a position to do this by virtue of its experiences and international responsibility. Indeed, Donxei has for a long time been aware of its duty in helping others, and your readers have alrekdy expended much time and energy in activities outside the borders of your own country. Brother Takita, is your representative to the Executive Board of our International organiza­ tion, the ICFTU, and head of the Textile section of the Asian Regional Organization (ARD) of our ICFTU. Brother Wada is President of the ARO. There are, I know, plans under consideration by Domei to extend Its aid in certain spheres of en­ deavor. For all this, Domei and its leaders deserve the greatest credit. Mutual Geed WiU Our two countries are very friendly. That Is &s It should be. That friendship must continue. In­ deed, it must be deepened and srtrengthened. The continuance of that friendship is a guarantee of the strength of the demcreratic Idea and the" cause of human freedom. Economically, our two countries need each other. To date, our economic relation­ ship is beneficial to both countries, for we arc each other's largest market for products. True, there are trade problems, even differences over trade and other problems that arise periodically. This is nat­ ural and inevitable. But in democratic societies, these differences can be discussed with-mutual good will and tolerance. They never need create in­ superable obstacles to good relationships, for cer­ tainly what binds our two countries together is deeper and more fundamental than any disagree­ ments which may arise. We realize that you are engaged in a con­ tinuous struggle to raise the living standards of your members. That Is the central function of a trade union organization. The working people of every country must have a just and adequate share of the wealth they produce. There is no excuse for misery and poverty or social injustice in the 20th century, especially in these days of great technological advance, where we have the capacity to produce enough for everybody. Yet, in spite of this, because of the lack of social vision and moral concepts of human decency still existing in the minds of too many of our employers, we stiil have mil­ lions of people existing on the edge of novcrtv, too many millions actually starving and b -reft of all h(H>e. It is the age old struggle of trade u.iions to improve conditions and to do away iiriuman conditions of suffering in a society of ijotential abundance. That is your struggle and it is our struggle also. We have sectors of i;;:\crty in onr country, although we have made great progess in improving the living conditions of our members. Unemployment, though declining, is still too big la our country, due to th« inroads of automation. This problem of automation has not to date been han­ dled satisfactorily in our country. Automation must not be allowed to be an end in itself. It must be subordinated bo the human needs of the members of society. A comprehensive program must be worked out which can help us realize the produc­ tive potential of advanced technology, but which can safeguard and enhance the living standards of the workers. The AFL-CIO has such a program, and Is spending much time and energy in its promotion. Our Crovernment and the employers are being coached by the labor movement to takae appropriate and effective action. Equal Human Rights The AFL-CIO is also in the forefront of the fight, against any kind of racial discrimination. We arc for equal rights—economic—political and social— to be granted to every citizen of our c-ountry, no matter the color of his skin, national origin or re­ ligion. In this struggle it is right and just to say that our Government officially and energetically is working overtime in the cause of Civil Rights and hnnxan justice to eradicate as rapidly as possible the remnants of discrimination. And the great majority of American people are with us in the struggle. What I said before about the relation between our countries is true also of the relations between our two trade union movements. We may not see eye to eye on everything, hot what binds us to­ gether is fundamental and strong. I remind you, in this connection, of what President Meany said in his address to the historic Founding Congress of Domei: "What is decisive is that we musrt meet the eommofl dangers and tasks. What is most important is that we share a common faith in freedom and peaceful progress. Whatever differences might arise can and should, be resolved in a spirit of serving best our mutual interests. I am sure that close and expanding cooperation between the Japanese and American labor movements would go a long way toward insuring a relationship between both onr countries based on mutual confidence, equality and justice." That our two movements share a common faith In freedom, democracy and peaceful progress « certain. We both understand that the measure of a strong democratic society Is a strong free trade uhkm movement. That is why our two movements are resolutely opposed to all dictatorial, anti-demo­ cratic groups and ideologic. That is why we have together fought against the maneuvers and aggres­ sive acts of communist totalitarianism, the new im­ perialism. We can see their intent to subvert and destroy democratic socities, both from without and within, whether they are stable and fully developed or struggling to attain stability as in the newly in­ dependent countries of Asia and Africa. If a world of peace and freedom is to W built, these attempts of communist imperialism must be beaten back. We are certain that Domei and the AFL-CIO will stand shoulder to shoulder together in fighting against colonial­ ism, whether ot the old brand or the new and even mwe dangerous kind of eouamuuist imperialisni, whether its headquarters be in Mos­ cow or Peiping; to help the cause of national independence and human rights wherever it may be In need. The world needs peace more than anything else. Who more than workers desire it deeply or can benefit more by it ? The free trajle unions have always, worked for a world peace of freedom. But we want a just peace. With all the difficulties of achieving it. we must nevertheless be realistic and responsible in our approach. Emoting siiouling of slogans in the streets do not help at all. Lasting peace can be achieved by effective internatioal-in­ spection and suspension, not only of nuclear weap­ ons. but also all oilier weapons of mass destruction. I c.innot stress too strongly tiiat real an:i total dis­ armament. which is our common objec;i\e. can be attained only throuoh such international inspection and cnintrol. Let us work together for this great goal. I wish you suetess in your deliberation. I am sure they will lead to benefits for your members and strengthen the forces of democracy in Japan. fl i. ii �P«|» Twriw SEAFARERS tamurf »l, HW LOG Final Departures Reports of successful and festive Christmas dinners aboard SIU ships are still coming in from all points of the globe. Ship's Delegate Manual A. Renduelea aboard tha Voloaia lated over 30 years of service on American Flag ships. praised the steward department in glowing terms. "All Seafarers on our ship," ha said, have joined me in a hearty 4 X. ii, vote of thanks to our stew­ voyage possible. Also, It was re­ ship's delegate. Also, at tha asm* ported that the ship received a meeting, H. Lopei was elected aa the ship's Safety Director, and the Martin Pederson, 69: Brother ard department not only for new ship's library on this run. William Blake, 28: Brother Blake was a member of the deck depart­ ment and joined the SIU in New York. He died in Yokohama, Japan October of last Pederson joined the union in 1938 year. He was a at Galveston, native of PhiiaTexas and was a deiphia and was native of Norway. a veteran of the Pederson died in United States New Orleans on Marine Corps. November 17 of He is survived by his mother, Mrs. last year of Tu­ berculosis. He is A. Blake who lives in Philadelphia. survived by his sister, Mrs. A. Eliassen of Phila­ delphia, Penn. Emory Barfield, 82: Brother Bart i field joined the union in New York and saiied as an Richard Lloyd, 50: Brother Lloyd SIU member un­ joined the union in 1960 at the til 1955 when he port of Houston, went on SIU pen­ Texas. Lloyd was sion. He was born a native of Eng­ in Georgia in land and had the 1884 and was a position of oiler. member of the He had sailed United States aboard American Marine Corps Flag ships for the from 1908 until past 26 years. 1919. He is survived by his sister, Lloyd was a resi­ Mrs. Grace B. Reeves of Macon, dent of Houston Ga. Brother Barfield accumu­ and died in New Orleans. their efforts for the successful Thanksgiving and Christmas din­ ner, but also for good work at all Brother C. H. Lierman was cho­ times." Among sen as the new ship's delegate those pitching in aboard the Pro­ to provide Sea­ ducer, according farers with good to Meeting meals away from Chairman J. G. home were A. L. Lakwyk. Other Dunn of the than the fact ste^•a^d depart­ that three men ment and baker had to be taken G. G. Gage. off the ship due Ship's Delegate to illness, the Gage Rendueles also vessel is having Lakwyk went on record as describing his a smooth run ship as "one of the cleanest in the with no beefs thus far. SIU fleet." it» 4" 4" Xt Xf x> Electrician H. Gaines made a Peter Blalack was elected as special trip ashore from the Robin ship's delegate aboard the Del Hood in order Mar, according to Meeting Secre­ to purchase a tary Joseph Cat, and a vote of timer for the washing thanks for job well done was ex­ ship's tended to outgoing dflegate Peter machine. Money Gonzales. Gonzales reported that from the ship's the ship had a "nice trip" and fund was used the thanked the crew for their coop­ to flnance ac­ eration, which made tha smooth purchase, cording to Meeting ChairBedell man Charles Be­ dell. A vote of thanks was ex­ tended to the steward depart­ ment for a "job well done" and a "conscientious effort to keep the crew happy by keeping plenty of good chow on the table." James Dawson was elected ship's dele­ gate. Drydocked Seafarers Receive Welfare Benefits X. X> X- Ship's Delegate J. H. Shearer aboard the Colmar, took time out to commend the crew for their friendly and co­ operative atti­ tude during the voyage, according to Meeting Chair­ man H. Carmlchael. "It was a pleasure to sail with a group of Carmiehoel fellows like we have on this ship," he said. "We had ar very smooth trip with no beefs of any kind." 4' 4' 4" Roy Pappan was elected ship's delegate by a majority vote on the Seatraln Louisiana, according to Meeting Chairman William Biskqs. The vessel Is having a smooth voyage with no beefs of any kind so far. Meeting Secretary Frank Naklickl also noted that there Is now $132. 48 In the ship's fund. SIU reps Al Bernstein and E. B. Macauley get plenty of imiles ai they distribute hospital benefits at the Staten Island USPHS Hospital last week. Shown in the picture are (left to right), Bernstein, Al Hamstuedt. "Boots" Peura, "Walt" Wright, Marty Smith. Paul Wolff, Macauley and Mike Filosa. 1 .1 steward department was awarded a vote of thanks for their part in keeping Seafarers happy with good solid food. Ship's delegate Anton Huykman told us that the Rice Victory was on a typi­ cally smooth run with no beefs at all so far, according to Stanley R. Yodris, who serves both as engine delegate and meeting chair­ man. The stew­ Huykman ard department was given a hearty vote of thanks for a Job well done.' 4' 4" 4" Seafarers aboard the Trans­ pacific got together and commend­ ed the steward department for an excellent Christmas din­ ner, according to Meet In g Chairman Frank J. Smith, who was elected as ship's delegate. Meeting Secre­ FTMM tary Orlando R. Frena noted that the ship had an exceptionally good run, with no beefs and all the crew working together. Charles W. Thompson was nom­ inated as ship's delegate and elected by aoclamation, according to G. Dickey, who serves as meet1ng secretary aboard thn Henry. Meeting Chairman L. Harceshelmer Hargesheimer tells us that thn steward department was given a hearty vots of thanks for food well served and a job well done. 4 4-4 The Hastings was anothef SIU ship that enjoyed a hearty meal on Christmas and New Years, ac­ cording to Meeting cbalrman Roy Evans. Meeting Secretary John Welia said that both occasions were marked by special menus with holiday greetings enscribed on them. A vote of thanks was X. X. X, extended to the steward depart­ At sea aboard the Del Alba ment along with an extra special J. B. Maudlin was chosen by Sea­ vote for tha Christmas and New farers to represent the crew as Year's dinners. �jMMwr tl. 19CC SE AP ARERi LOO Maiden Creek Crew Kecalls Hough Atlantic Trip • •• ii-r- '•.:••;•• •<• r .•* Crewmembert aboard Haiden Creek pose for picture In ship's galley. From left to right are: Tommy Jenkins, 3rd Cook; John Forbes, Chief Cook; Theodore Harris, Baker and Bill Pereyro, Galley Utilityman. Maiden Creek Seafarers (left fo right! Thomas Moore, Ed Rivers end Ray Waterfield pose for LOG photographer In ship's engine room. Waterfleld said engines kept going even In sixty-foot waves. Storms, Heavy Seas Batter S/U Crew On Atlantic Voyage TRANSBAY (Hudson Waterways), Jan. 2—Chairman, M. Maynard; Sec­ retary, F. S. Fayler. Crew request that water tanks be cleaned as water Is rusty. Vote of thanks to the steward department for good holiday dinners. No beefs and no disputed OT reported. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), Oct. 24—Chairman, F. Rufj Secretary, M. E. Greenwald. Brother G. L. Saylor was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs and no disputed OT reported. The North Atlantic normally causes quite a turmoil this time of year and, according to stories from Seafarers, this year is no exception. Seafarers aboard the Maiden Creek, an SIU - contracted ship that"*"^ Hocked in New York last ship was going through 60-foot week, had many tales to spin waves. OCEAN EVELYN (Martitime Over­ seas), Dec. 12—Chairman, Al Oroman- r-"-" '" • —; sru SHIP ar; Secretary, John C. MacDonald. $10 In ship's fund. No beefs and no dis­ puted OT reported. TRANSHATTERAS (Hudson Waterstrays), Jan. 9—Chairman, W. L. Kilgora; Secretary, J. C. Harling. De­ layed sailing disputed, otherwise everything is running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward department. HASTINOS (Waterman Industries), Jan. 4—Chairman, Roy Evans; Secre­ tary, John Wells. No beefs and no disputed OT reported. Everything is going along smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Special thanks for the wonderful Holiday dinners. COLUMBIA VICTORY (Columbia), January 4—Chairman, Edward Ter­ rell; Secretary, C. Stambul. $4 in ship's fund. No disputed OT and no beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Deck Maintenance man, William H. Johnson, Inspects one of several cracks that developed in Maiden Creek during recent North Atlantic crossing. The crack that Johnson Is pointing to it one that occurred when ship hit 60-foot wave. Due to rough seas the ship took 17 days to cross North Atlantic, where In good weather the trip would only take nine days. Cards And Coffee At The Philadelphia Hail about the rough crossing they had The Maiden Creek was built in just encountered. Mobile, Alabama in 1945 and is "This Is the roughest weather I classed as one of the old Liberty have seen in my 20 years at sea," ships that became quite famous in said Cristoval Dejesus, a steward the Second World War for carry­ aboard the Maiden Creek. "Why ing troops and supplies to the war some of the waves we were hitting fronts. Engine department members must have been as high as 60 feet," Thomas Moore and Eddie Rivers he continued. both said it was the roughest The Maiden Creek made the crossing they have ever hr.i. "One crossing from Germany to New night we hit a 6G-footer and it York in 17 days. In good weather felt like the whole ship was com­ the trip should normally take ing apart," Rivers commented. about nine days. Jose Romero thought It was so John Forbes, chief cook, and a rough he had misgivings about man who was given universal making it home. "When I saw some praise by his fellow crew mem­ of those 40 and 50 foot waves I bers, said the vessel only made really started to pray," he said. half speed most of the trip. Forbes Morris Ledwell, oiler, had noth­ praised the work of the deck gang ing but praise for the steward de­ who went out in the worst part of partment. Ledweli said that the the storm to put up an antenna trip was the worst he had been that had blown down. on in his 20 years at sea and that . Ray Waterfield, a fireman and he had never seen a steward de­ veteran of over 20 years sea duty, partment work so well, in spite of commented on the bad weather the difificulties that they encoun­ the ship went through and said he tered. was thankful ho was on such a After a short drydock in New well built ship. According to Wa­ Jersey the Maiden Creek will terfield, the engines were running again be out to do battle with tho smoothly despite the fact that the North Atlantic. firooltlyn 32, NY Home tm your Seafarers (from left to right! Bill Weise, Julian Dedieodorio and J. Huismon relajc over a hand of rummy at the SIU Hal! In Philadelphia. �r Fag» Womrteem SEAFARERS UmuMTT SI, INt LOG Seafarer Recalls Stormy Days Of World War II Supply Runs DO NOT BUY Now that Seafarers are carrying ever increasing loads of crucial ammunition and sup­ plies to American fighting men in Vietnam, many SIU veterans will find themselves recall­ Seafarers and their families ar# ing similar runs they made back during the perilous days of World War II. R. Bergeria urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against was remmiscmg about hisj^ Second World War exper­ "We were carrying ammuni­ The seas were so heavy and the various companies whose products iences when he dropped by the New York Hall recently to shoot the breeze with some of his sailing buddies from the old'days. "I remember sailing on the Robin Sherwood back in 1943," he sa^s. "We were carrying troops and equipment to the Russians on the Persian Gulf. A couple of the boys were a little nervous about a pack of Nazi U-boats that was re­ ported to be in the area." The German Submarines never showed, but the Robin Sherwood ran into plenty of trouble from another quarter. "While sailing through the 'Roaring Forties' in the Southwest Pacific, we got hit by a monster storm," Bergeria related. "Winds roared over the deck with gale force while heavy seas broke over the bow. The Robin Sherwood was tossing like a Bergeria canoe in a holo­ caust." The crew had a terrific Job on its hands Just fighting the storm. But there were other, even more serious hazards to be met. tion," Bergeria recalls, "boxes full of 50mm shells. Well, the storm broke those crates open like matchboxes and the live shells scattered across the deck like marbles out of a bag." The shells were doubly danger­ ous, being equipped with time fuses that would cause them to ex­ plode if badly battered by the waves. "The only thing we could do was go out and start tossing those shells overboard as fast as we could get our hands on them," Bergeria says. "And I'll tell you something else," he continues, "we were in a hurry. We got rid of that stuff faster than a third baseman unloading to toss out Maury Wills on a perfect bunt. I remember the cook telling me afterwards that he felt like he was handling red hot coals." After the shells were safely in the sea, the intensity of the storm Increased; "A couple of giant waves stove in the protective shield around the gun installation as if It were made of tin," Bergeria recalls. "And then," he smiles, "the st n really got bad." Bergeria was up In the crow's nest when things "really got bad." wind oo strong that he was unable to get down. "I knew I was in for a rough time when the wind blew my rain­ coat right off my back," he says. "Three hours later, I was still up there and the storm hadn't let up one bit." Worst Storm Finally, the skipper turned the ship around so that Bergeria could reach the comparative safety of the deck by sliding down a monkey line. "ft was the worst storm that I have ever seen," says Bergeria. "I won't complain if I never see one like it again. To my way of think­ ing, it's a testimonial to the skill of the SIU crew that we were able to reach the Persian Gulf and ac­ complish our mission with an absolute minimum of damage to the vessel and no injuries to the men," Sailing as a bos'n, Bergeria joined the Union in 1941 in his home port of Philadelphia. SIU Arrivals Karl A. Stewart, born September 9, 1965, to the Edward L. Stewarts, New Orleans, La. j;, ^PERSONALS and NOTICES Paul Aubaln Your family would like very much for you to get in touch with them through Brother John Greanx, P. O. Box No. 7, St, Thomas, Virgin Islands. much to keep in touch with his old Seafaring buddies Oscar Sorenson, Thad DeLoach, Oscar Blaln and Robert Riverla. He requests that they send their addresses to him as soon as possible at 931 Cecelia Drive, Glen Ellen, California. t John William Tinker 4" 4" 4" You are asked to contact St. William Leroy Tillman, Sr. Francis Hospital, Wichita 14, John Sidney Brown at 6725 St. Kansas. Claude Avenue, Arabi, Louisiana, would like you to contact him as 4" it t soon as possible. Augustus P. Power Please get in contact with G. E. 4* 4" Powell, 3540 Wilshire Blvd., Suit# Louis Livigno 807, Los Angeles, California. Miss Betty Livigno of 4080 Norstrand Avenue, Brooklyn, New 4" 4" York, 11235, would like you to Friends of Russell Lund Russell, Lund would like very contact her. Record-Breaking Vacation Check 4< 4> Elaine Werns, born November 24, 1965, to the Harold G. Werns, Oconomowoc, Wise. 4" 4 4 Robert Bowman, bom September 15, 1965, to the Robert Bowmans, Orange, Texas. 4 4 4 Wayne S. Swearingen, botn November 13, 1965, to the Barney S. Swearlngens, Jacksonville, Fla. 4 4 4 Richard Rasmus, born July 15, 1965, to the Roman R. Rasmus, Mantua, New Jersey. 4 4 4 Stephen Tannish, III, born October 22, 1965, to the Stephen Tannlshs, Jr., Ash­ tabula, Ohio. are produced conditions, under "Lee" brand tires (United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum & Plastic Workers) 4 4 4 Eastern Ait Lines (Flight Engineers) 4 4 4 H. I. Slegel "HIS" brand men's clothes (Amalgamated Clothing Workers) 4 4 4 Sears, Roebuck Company Retail stores & products (Retail Clerks) 4 4 4 Stitzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," "W. L. Weller" Rourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Dacem* bar 4—Chairman, H. Shapata; Saoratary, f. Loih. J5.50 In ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. Motion mada to have patrolman clarify question atiout man doing another man's work and whether he is entitled to the dif­ ference In pay and OT rate. And does ^ apply when a man gets sick or hurt. CITADEL VICTORY (Waterman). December 12—Chairman, A. E. Trumback; Secretary, Henry Jorganaan. Some disputed OT in engine department. DEL MDNTE (Delta), January 1— Chairman, Howard Mem; Secretary, Alberto G. Espeneda. Ship's delegate reported that all disputed OT was paid and everything is running smoothly. $2.90 in ship's fund. Brother Howard Menz was re-elected to serve as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a very good Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Dinner. CHOCTAW VICTORY (Columbia), November 21—Chairman, R. Fontana; Secretary, J. Darouse. Disputed DT In dock and engine departments, to be taken up with patrolman. ALDINA (Wall Street Traders), No data—Chairman, S. Krawczynsk, Secretary, None. Disputed DT re­ ported by deck department oeiegate. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for the good food. 4 4 4 J. R. Simplot Potato Co. Frozen potato products (Grain Millers) 4 4 4 Kingsport Press "World Book," "Cblldcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) Empire State Bedding Co. "Sealy Mattresses" (Textile Workers) 4 4 4 Pepsi Cola Company (Soft Drink Workers, Local 812) 4 4 4 Jamestown Sterling Corp. Furniture and Bedding White Furniture Co. United Furniture Workers LOG-A-RHYTHM: The Year That Was By Linda Mustakas How sad it is to realize That right before our very eyes A year has spent its course and now Is not As our thoughts reflect the past Our oversights seem vast When we reminisce the vows we forgot "If" we usually say We had only known that day What a better choice we might have made, perhapsBut no crystal ball have we So upon Fate's choppy sea Our futures toss and roll about the map If we feed our optimism And control our criticism This new year will harvest fortunes yet untold For a spirit weak in hope With life's problems cannot cope And too soon before due time grows tired and old The largest vacation checic in the history of the SIU vacation plan was issued last week to Burris Maxwell (r) by SIU rep Bill Hall at New York headquarters. The check for $2,107 was the largest ever issued to an SIU member since the acation plan wont into effect. Maxwell is an AB aboard the SlU-contracted Atlas. non-union LONaVIEW VICTORY (VIc Oarricre), Oacambar IS: Ini frank Aranai SaoraUry, W. $4 In thip'a fund. No disputed and no t>o«fa roportad. Brotnar frank Arana wai elected to aarva- at thip'a delegate. Discussion about dtswa. Suggestion made to have Customa aboard on arrival In San Francisco. Yes, it all seems plainly clear When we reason year by year That next year we will surely be much wiser But somehow we never quite (Though we try with all our might) Seem to take our own impartial good advise. TRANSERIE (Hudson Waterways), Dec. 12—Chairman, H. D. Booths Secretary, L. D. Pierson. Soma dis­ puted DT in deck and engine depart­ ments. Ice cream machinf leaks and has been for two trips. GENEVA (U.S. Steel), Nov. 14 — Chairman, Richard Heffley; Secre­ tary, Larry Mundy. Ship's delegate reported everything running smooth­ ly. Crew was told about raise treing approved by the U.S. steel com­ pany starting this payoff. Also retro­ active money will take over one month to be collected. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Brother Richard Heffley was reelect­ ed to serve as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to Steward department for job well done. Vote of thanks to bosun. BEAUREGARD (Sea Land), Dec. B —Chairman, Clarence Hemby; Sec­ retary, Allen P. Raymond. Some dis­ puted DT in deck department. Broth­ er Frank Saremento to serve as new ship's delegate. STEEL RECDRDER (Isthmian), Deo. S—Chairman, Bill Home; Secretary, Angel Seda. No beefs reported by department delegates. Ship's dele­ gate said everything running smooth­ ly. $250 in ship's fund. Delegate of deck department expressed the necessity of complete cooperation from all hands in the deck depart­ ment to assist in securing the ship for departure in all ports. All beefs will be taken up with patrolman. STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), Nov. 7— Chairman, George Stanley; Secretary, C. R. Sehnson. Ship's delegate re­ ported that everything is running smoothly. $13.50 in ship's fund. Some disputed DT in deck depart­ ment. Motion made to retire at any age after one has 15 years seatime also has completed 20 years memt>ershlp time. Brother George Stan­ ley was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to the steward department. It was suggested that the crew take better care of the washing machine. REBECCA (Maritime Overseas), Nov. 21—Chairman, J. W. Conrad; Secretary, R. Noel. Ship's delegate reported no beefs. Motion made that ship's delegate be the only person that opens mail packages. Crews washing machine is in need of repairs. Captain asks that crew does not throw cigarette butts on deck near forward hatch. WINGLESS VICTORY (Consolidated Manners), Oct. 21—Chairman, David A. Ramsey; Secretary, John P. Fifer. Ship's delegate reported wastiing machine out of order, will try to get agitator as soon as possible. Some disputed DT in engine department. Brother Joseph N. McLaren was re­ elected ship's delegate. All brothers agree to donate 25c. toward sending radiogram to union hall for new wage scale and agreement on con­ tract. Request was made for all brothers to try to help each other as it is a long hard trip. Crew would like to know if raise in vaca­ tion pay has come through. �Ummmrr th UM ALCOA MAfflNER (Alcoa T aMp), *00. 1» Ohaimtan, Ctatawca Hancock: Secretary, Francis Lee. Ship's deleisrate reported tttat Captairv rMHtested that no LOGS bo dropp^ On deck and ho alcohol to bo tonnrght otward stiip. Received 8 new mattresses and no new fans. No disputed OT reported by depart­ ment delogates. Crew still did not racoivo tlie water fountain for star­ board side of ship as promised. Crew was asked to please tHing cof­ fee cups track to messhall. RICE VICTORY (Isthmian Steamship), Hov. •—Chainfian, Francis R. Mapoli; Secretary, Anton HuyfctnanNo beefs reported by department delegates. New ship's delegate was elected. Vote of thanks to steward departmeot for job well done. AUCE BROWN (Bloomlield), Nov. as—Chairman, John J. Carey; Secre­ tary, W. parkins. No treefs reported by department delegates. Brottier W. C. Thayer was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. BANGOR (Bermuda Shipping), Dec. S—Chairman, J. W. James; Secretary, R. M. Keimedy. Ship's delegate re­ ported they sailed 1 man short No SEAFARERS Backs Subsldlss For Marltlmo tHousten .... Feb. 14—7 P.M. MobUe Feb. 18—7 P.M. New York Feb. 7—2:3$ pja. New Orieano Feb. 15—7 P.M. FhUadelpUa ... Feb. 8—2:30 pjn. • MecUng haid at Labor Tomplo, New­ BalUmdre Feb. 8—2:30 pjo, port Nows. t Mooting hold at Labor Tomplo, Sault Detroit Feb. 11—2:30 P.M. Sto. Mario, Midi, t Mooting hold at Gahrootoii whorvos. Houston Feb. 14—2:30 P.M. New Orieang .. Feb, liP-2:30 P.M. Mobile Feb. 16—2:30 P.M. Wibnlngtoa Feb. 21—2 P.M. San Francisco Feb. 23—2 P.M. Seattle Feb. 25—2 P.M. SIU-AGUWD MMtings t- t Great Lokes SlU Meetings Detroit Alpena Buffalo Cbicago Cieveland Dnhith Frankfort Feb. 7—2 Feb. 7—7 Feb. 7—7 Feb. 7—7 Feb. 7—7 Feb. 7—7 Feb. 7—7 » P.M. P.M. P.BL P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. » GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE REGION Iwefa reported by department dele­ gates. Motion made for delegates to talk to patrolman t>efore payoft, STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), Dec. 13—Chairman, 8. Maldonado; Sacrotary, R.. Hutchine. Ship's dele­ gate reported repair list will ba turned in. Ask crew to have more respect for the members that are sleeping during day. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Suggestion made that cooks take more time in preparing food and use less grease. Vote of thanks to steward department. Suggestion made that men try to make less noise in passageway at night ALCOA MARKETER (Alcoa Steam­ ship), Dec. S—Chairman, L. Stout; Secretary, Michael Miller. Ship's delegate reported everything running smoothly. $6 in TV fund. $2.62 in ship's flind. No beefs reported by department delegates. Vole of thanks to the 4-8 watch for keeoing messroom and crew pantry ship­ shape. ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman Steamshio), Nov. 20—Chairman, T. H. Wright; Secretary, C. A. Pena. Ship's delegate reported 2 men missed ship in two different ports. $3 in ship's fund. No Ijeefs reported by department delegates. Brother Basils Polazzo was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. OCEAN PIONEER (Pioneer Tank­ ers), Dec. 12 —Chairman, Rudalph Raczk; Secretary, Charles Shirah. No beefs • reported by department delegates. Brother Thomas Sanford was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. ALCOA TRADER (Alcoa Steamship), Nov. 27—Chairman, J. V. Bissonnet; Secretary, R. A. Martinez. Ship's delegate reported that there is too much waste of food on board. Crew is requested to have consideration for men sleeping. No l)eefs reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks to steward department for good Thanksgiving dinner. OVERSEAS EVA (Maritime Ovei^ seas), Dec. 12—Chairman, S. Regner; Secretary, L. Movall. Brother James Shipley was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. No beefs reported by department delegates. Everything is running smoothly. Ship's delegate asked that steward type the crew list and the minutes of the meeting. Faff* rUlMa LUG Detroit Feb. 14—7:30 P.M. Milwankee .. Feb. 14—7:30 P.M. CMeago ... Feb. 15—7:30 P.M. Buffalo Feb. 16—7:30 P.M. tSat Ste. Marie Feb. 17—7:30 P.M. Dulntb Feb. 18—7:30 PJM. Cleveland .: Feb. 18—7:30 P.M. Toledo Feb. 18—7:30 P.M. 4. 4. t SlU Inland Boatmen's Union PhUadelphU Feb. 8—5 Baltimore (licensed and unlicensed) .... Feb. 9—5 Houston Feb. 14—5 Norfolk Feb. 16—5 New Orleans Feb. 15—5 MobUe Feb. 16—5 P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. RAILWAY MARINE REGION Jersey City Feb. 14—10 Philadelphia Feb. 15—10 Baltimore Feb. 16—10 ^Norfolk Feb. 17—10 ^ A.M. & 8 P.M. AJM. & 8 P.M. A.M. A 8 P.M. A.M. & 8 PJIL » United Industrial Workers New York Baltimore PhUadelphU Feb. 7—7 P.M. Feb. 9—7 P.M. Feb. 6—7 PJVL Directory Of UNION HALLS SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Col Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shopard Lindsay Williams Al Tanner Rotieft Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave., Bklyn. HY S-6600 ALPENA, Mich 127 River St. EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. ...1216 E. Baltimore St. EA 7-4900 BOSTON. Mass 177 SUte 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 J12 W. 2nd St. RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich .P.O. Box 287 415 Main St EL 7-2441 HOUSTON. Tex. 5804 Canal SL WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla 2608 Pearl St EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. .. 99 Montgomery St HE 3-0104 MIAMI. Fla 744 W. Flagler St FR 7-3564 MOBILE, Ala 1 South Lawrence St. HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La 630 Jackson Ave. Tel. 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3rd St Tel. 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Penna. . 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 Femandez Juncos Stop 20 Tel. 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 First Avenue MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 805 Del Mar CE 11434 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St. Tel. 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif. . .505 N. Marine Ave. TE 4-2528 To «ho Httor: From rcedins the Seafareva Log, I tee that tho AFL-CIO bat come forth with a 17-point plan for the updating and preservation of the U.S. mer­ chant marine. It ia good to see that the SIU and all maritime unions have the support of the AFL-CIO in their fight for a strong merchant fleet. To allow a nation that once held first place on the seas to decline and be outstripped by other coun­ tries strikes me as very very foolish. I, not only as a Sea­ farer, but as an American citizen ae well, consider the U.S. merchant marine of primary importance. woold snffer wcv« Boch plant at tb* kitortgGncy report put into action. 1 gneta the only light in ibifl dark era of ehlpping are ihe efforts being made by the SlU and tho AFL-CIO ia their fight for maritime-connected Ameri­ can labor. It is comfoiting to know that there is someone behind us and someone work­ ing for us in the fight for a strong merchant fleet, Fraternally, James H. Hartford i- 4« t Urges Strong U.S. Fleet I am writing this letter in response to your article con­ cerning the rise of the Russian Merchant Fleet which appeared in the December issue of the Log. As your article stated, the Russians are building a strong merchant fleet while the U.S. is standing by and letting their Fleet go to pieces. 1 feel tliis is a tragedy and something must All letters to the Editor for be done to stop this kind of publication in the SEAFABSAS thing from happening. LOG must be signed by the 1 cant understand how the writer. Names wiil be withheld Japanese and Norwfegians can have a larger merchant fleet upon request than the United SUtes. Now if the Russian's build a larger fleet It seems to me that many then 1 believe aomeone is really people and many countries missing the boat, or ship as it is judge a nation by its strength in this case. I have sailed for a on the high seas. I notice that long time and have sees these all other segments of American for^gn flag ahips in ports life receive generous subsidies, throughout the world and 1 from farmers to the owners of would not give you a damn fOT small .businesses. the way the crews are treated .^nd how about those Ameri­ or the way tiie sfaipa are kept can citizens, shipbuilders and up. If we don't get on the ball seafarers, who are dependent on this segment of our industry and start to build up our fleet 1 for their livelihood? I supi>ose fear that we might put the U.S. ail of us who man and build the in a position that would be ships are expected to hit the dangerous as far as defense is streets looking for other work concerned. Also, the idea of or welfare. Myself, 1 have building our merdiant ships in worked on ships all my life, it foreign lands is repugnant to is in fact my way of life, and me becauee it would mean that there are many othem just like many of my fellow workers will myself. Are we to change over be without work. This to me Is to a new way of living just be­ a large mistake. cause the government likes I want to rffally thank the farmers better than they do us? Log for putting out such a fine 1 don't care what excuses the informative paper that really Department of Commerce plans brings the news of seafarers to to hand us when we are out of seafarers. Keep up the good work; 1 just would call it worit. plain unfair, in addition to Fraternally Yoora the loss of prestige our nation Walter Bait AB Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The consUtutloB oJ the SIU AtlanUc. GuU, Lake. and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution reqnires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. AU Union records are avaUable at SlU headquarters in Brooklyn. DEL SOL (Delta Line), Nov. 28— Chairman, R. E. Stough, Jr.; Secre­ tory, B. Feely. Sailed short 1 man. $53.45 in ship's fund. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Re­ pair list has been sent in. Crew was asked to keep their feet off the furniture. Vote of thanks to steward depiartment for good Thanksgiving dinner and vote of thanks to baker for pastries all throughout trip. To lock up crews radio in port for safe keeping. TRUST FUNDS. AU trust funds of the SIU Atlantic. GuU. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered In accordance wltb the provisinns of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trusteee in charge of these funds shall consist equaUy of union and management representatives and their alternates. AU expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. AU trust fund financial records are available at the headquarterc of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Tour shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively l>y the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avaU­ able In aU Union bails. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained In the contracts Iwtween the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified maU. 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 'eferred to are available to you al all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Aopeals Board. ROBIN HOOD (Moore MacCormack), Dec. 5—Chairman, R. Sanderiin; Sec­ retary,, C. Bedell. Ship's delegate reported some disputed OT in all departments. Main beef about heat being shut off when temperature is below 65 degrees. Try to get timer for washing' machine In states t>efore sailing. Make sure all beefs ere settled by. patrolman befoJa paying off. Make up repair list. Also have heating system checked by pa­ trolman. Vote of thanks given to steward department for a job well done and for a delicious Thanks­ giving dinner. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available In all SIU haUe. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, sueh as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If. at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union ofncial. in your opinion, fails to protect vour contract rights properly, 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 pub­ lishing 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 constitutional 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 CP MONIif. No monies are to be paid to anyone In any official capacity la the BIU unleaa an offlelal UBIM receipt Is given for same. Under no circumstance should any member pay any money for any reason nnleas ha is gtveo sneb receipt. In the event anyone attempts 1c require any snch payment be made without supplying a receipt, or (f a member Is reqnired to make a payment and Is given an official receipt, bat feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, Uils should immediately be xwpmled to beadqiurtera. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIOATIOM8. The SIU pnbUabes every six monthi in the SEAFARERS LOO a verbatiBi copy of Ita constitu­ tion. In addition, eopiea ara available in aU Union halla. All member* Rhoald obtain eopies of this constitution so as to famUiaiize themselves wHii Its contents. Any time you fCel any member or officer la attempting to deprive yon of any constitutional right or obligation by any methoda aueb as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well at all ether detaila, then the member ao affected ahonld Immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. (Hd-tlme SIU members drawing dlsabUlty-penslOB benefits have always been eneoiu-aged to continue their onion actlvlUea, includtng attendance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU mem­ bers at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role to all rank-and-file functlona, including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the memt>erablp has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good atanding through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. AU Seafarers are guaranteed eqiul 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 UiJon hat negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be iliscriminated against bccanse of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that be Is denied the equal rigtata to which be is entitled, he should aoUfy headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One Of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and poUtlcai objeetives which wiU serve the best interests of themselves, their famiUes and their Union. To achieve these ohjex-tives. the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are eotirely voluntary and constitute the fund.s through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the memttership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights tiave been vislated, or that he hat bean denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or Intormatlon, he should Immediately notify MU ProsidonI Paul Hall al haadquarters by certlRed mall, return receipt requested. i m �V«l. XXVHI 2 SBAFARERSALOG OFFICIAL ORGAN Of TH2 StAFARlRf INTIRNAtlONAL UNION « ATLANTie, GULF, LAKEt AND INLAND WATIRG DItTRIQT • AFL^ClO Family Day Tk." Clinic Family Day at fli* SIU ellnls In New York teooyht many Seafarers and their families t» the clinle to take advantaye of the. free diaynoetio facilities iMTOTlded by the union. The aystetn of SIIJ ellnles was beyun in 1957 with the openlny of the first facility In New York. Other union clinics, are located In Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk, Jack­ sonville, Tampa, San Juan, Mobile, New Or­ leans, Houston, San Fran­ cisco, Seattle, Buffalo, Toledo and Duluth. Founding convention of the Hawaii AFL-CIO receives congratulations from Mayor S. Blaiidell (speaking) of Honolulu at its opening session. Seated are, left to right, A. S. Rbtle, AFL-CIO representative in the Hawaii-Pacifie area; COPE Regional Director Walter Gray; President Richard Dumancas of the Honolulu AFL-CIO; Miles C. Stanley, assisthi# to AFL-CIO President George Meany, and Executive Secretary-Treasurer Harry Boranii# of the Honolulu AFL-CIO. Hawaii AFL-CIO Unions Form State Labor Body Taking advantage of the free diagnostic facilities offered hy the SlU clinic in New York were Sea­ farer Tliofflas Ramirez and his daughter Evelyn. Dr. Weisler of the SlU clinic staff begins eye ex­ amination on Seafarer Ramirez daughter Evelyn with tfie aid of clinic assistant, Florence Penny. HONOLULU — Hawaii's AFL-CIO unions have formed their first state federation, pledge ing the full power of their 46 organizations in the fight for better working conditiony In th« 50th state and on the mainland. Miles Stanley, assistant to"^ the proceedings. After elec­ Hot^ Workers, M;aui Divisioo. AFL-CIO President George nated tion, Reynolds the new A pre-recorded message of con­ Meany, presented the charter slate of officers praised and pledged his of the newly formed Hawaii State Federation of Labor to Carl J. Guntert, senior business repre­ sentative of the Machinists, after Guntert was sworn in as the first president. The new organization brings to 51 the number of AFLOIO state central bodies, which also includes tihe Puerto Rico federation. The oath of office was adminis­ tered to Guntert and 13 vice presi­ dents, representing four Islands, by President Jerry Wurf of the State, County & Municipal Employes. Guntert was elected to the presidency over Jack Reynold?, business agent of the Buildin>g & Construction Trades Council. But despite strong competition for the top poets, a spirit of unity domi­ full cooperation. Vice presidents representing un­ ions on Oahu, the most populous island, are Elmo Samson, Labor­ ers; Akito Fujikawa, International Brotherhood of Electrical Woilcers Local 1186; Susan Marshall, Variety Artists; Ivanhoe Naiwl, Meat Cutters; John Halearaau, Marine Firemen: John Cabral, Government Workers; Larry Shlgeura, Carpenters; Charles O'Bevan, Typographers; Francis Kennedy, IBEW I^>cal 1260; and James Chock, Hotel Workers. Vice presidents from neighbor islands are Elmer Vierra, IBEW Local 1260, Hawaii division; Ralph Makananl, IBEW Local 1260, Kauai division; and Monte Carpenter, SlU Crew Cited For Sea Rescue Clinic assistant Nathaniel Williams asks Evelyn Ramirez if she can read small letters on eye chart in test for visual acuity. NEW YORK—The SlU-manned Robin Sherwood (Robin Line) has won the Ship Safety Achievement Citation of Merit from the National Safety Council Marine Section for the rescue in 1964 of the pilot of a private airplane downed In the Atlantic Ocean. The Safety Citation cites the ship and her SIU crew for outstanding seaman^ip in the difficult, "needde-in-a-haystack search and rescue mission. On November 12, 1964, the Robin Sherwood was eastbound in the Atlantic, about 150 miles west of Ascension Island, when she received a relayed distress call from the pilot about to ditch his private plane in the ocean. Proceeding to the position given, the ship spotted the plane still afloat, but the pilot's raft had disappeared. A search continued through the night with the aid of searchli^ts, and the probable drift of the raft was computed. At daybreak the missing man was spotted after drifting without food or water for 28 hours. He was taken aboard uninjured. The pilot, Lowell J. Thompson of Spokane, Washington said he had Just about given up hope when he was spotted. The Robin Sherwood then returned to the still floating plane but the attempted salvage operation had to be abandoned because of heavy seas. gratulations froni Vice, Free. Hubert H. Humphrey waa played over the convention louda^aker system aff the Princess KaiuhNil Hotel Meeting House, Messages also were read from' Under Seeretary of Labor John F. Henning, ReiMresentative Patsy T. Mink (D-Hawaii) and Jamee Dooiey, former port agnnt for tito Sailors Union of the Paclfle la Honolulu, now in Portland, Ore. At the cloainf session Vt the three-day conventton, Jan. 7-9, Stanley praised the 167 delegatee for "the kind of spirit whieh I have sensed and felt here." HP predicted that while the new fed­ eration might experience some problems, it would "cotoe eat M top." COPE Regional Director Walter F. Gray warned the. convention that a number of the liberal eohgressmen who helped set the record of the firat session of the 89th Congress face hard fights for re-election in 1966 beoause of offyear trends. He stressed that repeal of Section 14(b) of the TaftHartley Act remains the top AFLCIO legislative goal. In earlier speeches. Senior Daniel K. Inouye and Representa­ tive Spark M. Matsunaga, Hawaii Democrats, reaffirmed their suFport for repeal of 14(b). Important Challenge Inouye called the opposition to repeal "one of the most important challenges of the continuation of not only union democracy, but the concept of democracy in gen­ eral , . "What they really want ia no union activity at all," he said. � 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 21, 1966 Description An account of the resource Headlines: AFL-CIO COUNCIL OPPOSES GREAT SOCIETY CUTBACKS HOUSE MARITIME COMMITTEE HEAD BLASTS BUREAUCRATIC NEGLECT OF MERCHANT MARINE STEEL MAKER SAVES FOUR AS SEAFARERS BATTLE GALE IN NORTH ATLANTIC RESCUE SEEK NEW LOAD LINE RULE TO BOOST SHIPS’ CARGOES N.Y. PORT ASKS $23 MILLION FOR CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS CONSUMER PRICE INDEX HITS RECORD HIGH LEVEL IN 1965 TEXT OF PRESIDENT HALL’S SPEECH BEFORE JAPANESE CONFEDERATION OF LABOR STORMS, HEAVY SEAS BATTER SIU CREW ON ATLANTIC VOYAGE HAWAII AFL-CIO UNIONS FORM STATE LABOR BODY 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 01/21/1966 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. 2 1966 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/3c16a7f093052ba57bda0e192b62a9f1.PDF 2643395f5ed4692e10aae54dfb0b0538 PDF Text Text PAFAKERSJOC OFFICIAL ORGAN OP THE ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT, SEAFARERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA VOL. V. 280 NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 1943 No. 2 Washington Boards Attempt Underhand Chisel Of S.I.U. Wages And l^curity WSA Stooge Suddenly Opens Bull & Alcoa Union Contract The War Shipping Administration is sticking its long nose into bargaining contracts held by the SIU which were signed, sealed and delivered long before the WSA became operator of the merchant fleet and before wage levels were subject to review by the War Labor Board. On January 6 the SIU received^ a copy of a letter Hubert Wyckoff had sent to the War Labor Board concerning the contracts be­ tween this union and the Alcoa and Bull lines. Mr. Wyckoff, who holds the title of Director of Di­ vision of Maritime Labor Relations, WASHINGTON—A year ago WSA, suggested to the War Labor Board that it "consider" the SIU this Jan. 14 a Nazi U-boat man­ euvered 100 miles off New York contracts with Bull and Alcoa dated July 6, 1942. The impli­ harbor to torpedo the first United Nations vessel in American waters. cation of Wyckoff's letter was that wage increases were contained in She was the Norness, a 9,577-ton the contracts which might not be tanker under Panamanian registry. legal under the WLB wage-freezThe anniversary prompts a look ang policy. at the record of the submarine war. Ship Losses Decline After 1Year of Sub War A Fast One? Mr. Wyckoff seems to be en­ gaged in some sort of a slick-man­ euver, though we are not just cer­ tain what it is. We do, however, {Continued on Page 4) THANKS FROM FORT STANTON Since the beginning of the war, the Navy has announced the sink­ ing of 504 United Nations mer­ chant vessels (up to January 11). Among these were 262 United States ships. Other reports — of unidentified United Nations sinkings in the Caribbean and elsewhere — bring Bulletin WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 — The Maritime War Emergency Board held public hearing today on Itr proposal to eliminate all port and area bonuses unless the port or area Is under actual attack. CaptalnT Edward Macauley, chairman of the board, was ask­ ed by the SIU Washington Rep­ resentative, Matthew Dushane, If any employers was disputing the payment of the bonuses and had asked the board to inter­ vene. When Macauley admitted that no dispute on the subject had been reported to the board, he was reminded that under those conditions the board had no authority to Intervene and al­ ter the bonus rates. The MWEB was established to arbitrate all DISPUTES be­ tween the unions and operators over the question of bonus. In the present case the MWEB is attempting to create a dispute where none existed. One member of the board said that In his opinion the seamen were getting too much money. Union representatives point out the fact that seamen's wages fall short of many shoreside wages where the men are not even subjected to bombings and torpedolngs and slow starvation in a life boat. The MWEB found all mari­ time labor firmly resolved to fight any move to deprive them of earned bonuses. The board adjourned without handing down any final decision. M.W.E.B. Moves Illegally To Scuttle Established Bonuses The Maritime War Emergency Board has announced its intention to hand down a decision which is a direct blow; at the very existence of the maritime trade unions and un­ dermines the safeguards given labor under the State of Principles signed between the War Shipping Administra••tion and the SIU-SUP in Decem­ ber 1941. The Board's proposed ruling would eliminate the pay­ ment of area bonuses, except when seamen are under actual attack, and would thus remove the basis for the payment of port bonuses which are provided for in the bar­ The SIU has conferred with the gaining contracts between the op­ Internal Revenue Department re­ erators and the union—such con­ garding the exemption from in­ tracts having been entered into come tax payments for seamen before the creation of the board who have spent the majority of and guaranteed by the government 1942 in foreign waters, and ports. for the duration of the war. Tax Exemptions Are Explained For Seamen Here is. the score.. Any seaman who has spent six calendar months out of the year in foreign waters is exempt from income tax payment. The six months do not have to be consecutive, they may consist of any six scattered throughout the Illegal Function This latest move is an outragepus pervertion of the entire func­ tion for which the MWEB was created. The MWEB was created as an arbitration body whose func­ year. However, parts of months tion it was to aid the operators and unions in settling disputes on cannot be added together to con­ bonus payments. That was the be­ stitute a full month. ginning and the end of the auth­ If your tax collector disputes ority given the Board at the time of its creation. this point, ask him to turn to the Here is part of the letter an­ following directive and read it for nouncing the impending new de­ himself: cision—^it is dated Jan. 2, 1943: {Continued on Page 4) "After an investigation of the op­ eration of the provisions of at­ tachment -No. 2 of Decision No. 7, revised, the Board has determined that the present system of port bonus does not provide a just and accurate port bonus based on the risk involved. The board has, therefore, determined that a re­ gard to any question relating to' ment between the Sailors' Union of vision is necessary." war risk compensation or war risk'the Pacific and the Pacific Coast insurance of personnel of the ves- ^ steamship operators in May of sels of such steamship operator and 1941. Shortly thereafter port Already making record profits bonuses were mutually established such question shall not be settled in contracts between East Coast shipowners through the ordinary procedure of Unions and East Coast Steamship and government boards launch a collective bargaining between such double pronged drive to get even steamship operator and its em­ Operators. greater profits. One drive is aimed ployees, such question shall be re­ In September 1941 the Atlantic at Congress and designed to win ferred to the Board by such steam­ and Gulf District of the Seafarers inflated payments from the gov­ ship operator or such union by International Union of North Am­ ernment for the bottoms taken giving written notice to the Board erica followed .by the Sailors' over by the War Shipping Admin­ and to. the other party of the in­ Union of the Pacific called a strike istration; the other drive is at the tention of the party giving such for an increase in the war bonus, seamen and would chisel the few notice to refer such question to the e.ttend bonus areas and to include dollars due men who sweat and Board. Such notice, shall'specify the Caribbean Sea. Because of the bleed, and often die in carrying the question to be referred to the expensive National Defense Pro­ cargoes to the hell holes of the Board," and paragraph three (3) gram at that time and also appeals world. on the front page of the Statement from the Secretary pf Labor and of principles, the Board is over Now let us see what the board the Chairman of National Defen.se stepping the power granted them is contemplating as a "fair and ac­ Mediation Board, the Union re­ curate port bonus based upon the by the signatories thereto. Pqrt bonuses originated primar­ leased the ships and the dispute was risk involved." Here it is: the total up to 587 as of the same The mem^rs of the SIU and date. SUP on the Atlantic Coast sent a {Continued on Page 4) Christmas present of $15 J to the Brothers in the hospital at Ft. Stanton. Thefollowing letter of thanks was received. "Received your very nice letter dated Dec. 30th, accompanied by the two checks No. 616437, 616438, in the amount of $15 5 (one hundred and fifty-five dol­ January 12, 1943 lars) . Maritime War Emergency Board "There isn't a shadow of doubt as Edward Macauley, Chairman to the appreciation offered by me John R. Steelman and the remainder of the S.U.P.- Frank P. Graham S.r.U. men, to those that so gen­ Department of Commerce Bldg. erously responded to my appeal. Washington, D. C. "We profoundly thank you and all those" men that so willingly do­ Gentlemen: nated. If it didn't get here in time The membership of the Atlantic for "Xmas, it did for New Year. I and Gulf District of the Seafarers knew my appeal would not fall on International Union"of North Am­ deaf ears and as food restrictions erica has gone on record to strenare getting tighter here, the money ously oppose the Maritime War came in very useful in the way of Emergency Board's proposed extras and was equally divided Amendment No. 9 to Decision No. ampng the following members: 7, Revi.sed. John J, Ennis, 1412 Pursuant, to paragraph two (2) Edward Reville, 2361 on page two (2) of the Statement H. Carlson, 3074 of Principle's "Whenever any dif­ J. H. Gleason, 49 ference shall arise between any i 'i., Jokn Dooley, 1931 steamship operator and any union S. Shakes, 4833 W. D. Johnson, 3590." representing its employees with re- ily as a result pf a mutnal agree- Hawk Protests M. W. E. B. Move To Eliminate Area Bonuses f Profit Motive {Continued on Page 4) {Continued on P^ge if*'• �THE Page Two \ ptam*h4d iv fh9 SEAFARERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlcmtic and Guli District Amtiatta tatth th* Amvican FtOmrtton of Lalor HARRY LUNDEBER3. InlwmoUonal I^sldvut 110 Mcirkst Stxsvt, Room 402, Scm Frandico, Colli. ADDRS3B ALL OORRESPONDENOM OONOERNINO THIS PUBLIOATIOE TO'. "THE SEAFABEBS' LOG P. O. 25. Station P. Now York. N. Y. Phone: BOwling Green 9-8346 Hn Wmwjdam BASEL, MIKE BETANCOURT, PRIMO BOCCEDORA, CARLO BORGMAN, UBERT iCHRISTENSON, SOREN COX, DONALD DAWSON, EUGENE DIXON, ROY DUERSEL, HERBERT DUFFY, JOSEPH ELIASSEN, ARVID FLYNN, JOSEPH FUHRMAN, BYRON GILL, ODUS GURRY, JAMES HARRISON, MOODY KLEINSMITH, RONALD LINDSEY, HENRY LISKOYS, VICTOR F LIVINGSTON, ALEXANDER MacDONALD, MARK MALONE, THOMAS MCDONALD, ALBERT MERRYFIELD, WILLIAM MESSICK, WILLIAM MIXON, JERRY MUNEZ, ERASMO O'BRIEN, EDWARD PALMER, FRANK PENTZ, THEODORE VON POLOMS, RICHARD RHODES, CECIL RIVERA, JUAN SELF, B. R, PRESTON SMITH, MATTHEW SOUSA, MANUEL STYPCZYNSKI, ARTHUR SUTHERLAND, MELVIN DECK ENGINE STEWARD TOTAL SHIPPED 301 267 REGISTERED 319 205 ..364 218 " - ' Friday, January 22, 1943 LOG FUGATIVE FROM MUTTON STEW WRITES BIGGS Cape Town, South Africa October 1st, 1942 My Dear Biggs: When I return frOin Africa, I am going to publish a new book called, "Why sailors prefer the shipyards" or "Don't bite the hanc if you can get better." In my 20 odd years at Sea, I have sailed many foul feeding ships but this one truly represents the most pronounced "manifestation of mass hunger on which I've ever had the pleasure of starving. Our cooks can prepare only two dishes—one is mutton stew and the other one ain't. We all prefer the one that ain't because we have eat­ en mutton until all hands smell like British subjects. Only tv>day one of our messboys passed away at the dinner table—^knife and fork in hand, and we all thought he was the victim of a heart attack. But the doctor declared the poor man died of Galloping malnutrition. Hunger has reached the acute stage when one man will eat an­ other, but I believe most anyone on here would relish a barbecued oiler or a nice fat suckling Cadet, baked with a red apple in it's month. The African authorities have denied us shore leave until the sail­ ors promise to quit eating the can­ nibals. In Cape Town last week, Bill McQuistion brought a big stevedore into the mess room and when asked why, replied, "I brought him in to eat." Irish Ken­ nedy suggested, "Let's eat him in the shaft alley so we won't have to share him with the gun crew." REPORT FROM Washington By Matthew Dushane Maritime War Emergency Board: On a letter dated January 2, 1943, the MWEB has invited all the signatories of the statement of principles to attend' a meeting that will be held in Washington, D. C., on January 14, 1943. This letter is, rather interesting so I will quote part of it. ! "AFTER AN INVESTIGATION OF THE OPERATION OF, ATTACHMENT NO. 2 OF DECISION NO. 7, REVISED. THE BOARD HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PRESENT SYSTEM OF PORT BONUS DOES NOT PROVIDE A JUST AND AC^ CURAIt PORT BONUS BASED ON THE RISK INVOLVED. THE BOARD HAS, THEREFORE, DETERMINED THAT A REVISION IS NECESSARY." AB Now let us see what the board is contemplating is a fair and ac­ Watertender curate port bonus based on the risk involved. "A PORT BONUS OF $125.00 SHALL BE PAID TO EACH Wiper SEAMAN FOR EACH PORT OR ANCHORAGE WHEREVER Wiper SITUATED THAT EXPERIENCES AN ENEMY ATTACK DURING A CALL AT SUCH PORT OR ANCHORAGES. NO AB OTHER BONUSES SHALL BE PAYABLE." • • Fireman The Board under this proposed decision will eliminate all port and area bonuses that we have negotiated with the employers and under OS the decision of the National Defense Mediation Board prior to the es­ Oiler tablishing of the Maritime War Emergency Board. This is what they feel is a fair and just decision. Watertender Let's check on the statement of principles and see where they get Messman the authority if they have any authority to change any agreements that were negotiated prior to the establishment of the M.W.E.B. Oiler QUOTE FROM 3 STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES. AB . "THE UTILIZATION OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING WILL IN NO INSTANCE BE IMPAIRED OR RESTRICTED Fireman BY REASON OF ANY ACTION TAKEN AT THIS CONFER­ Wiper ENCE. IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT ALL' RIGHTS GUARANTEED TO LABOR AND INDUSTRY WILL Oiler RESPECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING WILL BE RE­ AB TAINED AND ALL AGREEMENTS WILL IN NO WAY BE VIOLATED." Fireman Frequently I dream of the time It can plainly be seen by the above that all agreements that were AB in the last war, when my ship was negotiated by the unions and the emplojyrs are not to be violated by torpedoed and 11 of us spent 127 AB days in an open boat. We subsist­ the Board, and the Unions and the employers did negotiate an agree­ the final two months on raw ment prior to the Board being set up where by port and area bonuses AB ed fish, rope yarn and storm oil. For shall be paid. The Board in assuming that they can rule that "port and areat Oiler a special treat on Sundays, the good old Captain allowed us to lick bonuses are not to be paid unless the port or area is under enemy attack Watertender the Albany grease off the shackk is out of order and entirely out of the Board's ^jurisdiction. The only Messman pins. My, my, them was the days. Way that they can adopt this ruling is to make null and void the State­ ^ Biggs, if this ship is an example ment of Principles, perhaps that is the intent of this proposed decision. Watertender of the way we are to be fed for Under 4 of the Statement of Principles, it is agreed that the Board Messman the duration, I would suggest you shall settle 'disputes with the employer and the Unions when they can­ put .up a sign by the Dispatcher's not agree, our dispute is not where there are bonuses at present estab­ 2nd Cook Cage reading as follows: lished,-it lies with the fact that in some ports and areas there are no i BE CAREFUL IN CHOOSING Messman YOUR SHIPMATES MEN, YOU bonuses being paid, and I contend that the Board has no power to take away any bonuses that we are at present getting, but in the dispute that OS MAY HAVE -TO EAT 'EM. we have with the employer where there are no bonuses being paid they Love—Goon have the power of settling this problem only. AB Deck Eng. PROVIDE LIBRARIES Draft Case: E. R. Gottsch A.B., going to sea 14 years was ordered Inducted into FOR SHIPS' CREWS Oiler the army. Case was referred to the proper authorities and the Board American merchant marine ves­ was notified to reconsider his case. AB sels are to be provided with port­ Cook able libraries filled with books Victory Tax: Internal Revenue Commissioner Guy T. Helvering has ruled that and magazines for the use of of­ Bosun ficers and crews on ships operated the I per cent Victory Tax must be assessed against seamen's wages paid Watertender by the War Shipping Administra­ on or after January 1st, 1943. Helvering held that the services of sea­ tion. men on American Vessels which touch American ports are "performed Steward Arrangements were made by J, within the United States." Gushing, assistant deputy ad­ ' AB E. Casa Blanca: ministrator for ship operations, board has ruled that a port bonus is payable for Casa Blanca. Cook with the Merchant Marine Library This The bonus is retroactive to the day that hostilities started there. I will ATLANTIC AND GULF SHIPPING FOR DEC, 28 TO^ZAN. 9, INCLUSIVE ON HAND SEAFARERS' 200 768l 180 704 ' 172 764 - ' II I Association which will deliver to WSA yessels the small libraries containing at least 40 books of current literature suitable for use in the reading room aboard. They are contained in cases es­ pecially constructed for display and can be transferred from one vessel to another, thus keeping a fresh supply of books and rriaga-. xines in circulation. send copies of the decision to all the respective headquarters as soon as they are mineographed by the MWEB. Selective Service: Still getting plenty of complaints from some of our agents re­ garding local draft boards trying to induct active seamen. Wire your cases in so that we can put a stop ta some of these local boards. Send in all the facts in the case. At present I am working on a standard from to send to all the agents for them to fill out when they have a case. �Friday, January 22, 1943 SEAFARERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICAN WHArS DOmG Around the Ports TAMPA our union brothers to the cause of In closing I see that you claim to represent 85% of the seamen Victory. Fraternally on the West Coast. The facts, as For the past few weeks there JOE SALTIS you know, are that you don't rep­ have been any number of beefs resent 10% of the men. Your ex­ about steamship companies refus­ aggerations don't help a lost cause ing to pay transportation money one damn bit—and you should to those men that wanted to quit know that by now. their ships after signing off the This is an open letter to the I also notice you have been do­ articles in a port other than the "emancipator of the seamen" Joe ing some fast financial juggling. one that they have signed on. Currant « Your dues are going up four bits This is another underhanded at­ Dear Joe: a month in order to pay for all tack against organized seaman . You will pardon, I hope, the that real estate you purchased. Our which if allowed to continue, will presumption which allows me to dues continue at $2 but we put it do much to undermine our Union. write thusly after a silence of so into benefits for the members—not The companies in cahoots with the many months. By this time I have in fancy buildings. We pay $2 per W.S.A. say that, in affect, if a man learned to what extent some of the week hospital benefits to the boys signs on articles that are dated for people will go to get control of in the hospital and we fight like 12 months, then he must stay on the seamen and to benefit from the hell for wages and conditions—not that ship for that time. This prac­ publicity. for publicity and glory. tice has, up to date, not been at­ The fates have geen kind to the What this all adds up to, in my tempted, however, that would men of the SUP and SIU. In a opinion, is the fact that you can't seem to be their next step. war where any semblence of pleas­ play both ends towards the mid­ '• In Mobile last week, there was ure is hard to find, our member­ dle. Not without your member­ a transportation beef with a South ship have been furnished much ship suffering. Atlantic S.S. Co. ship. This out­ amusement by watching you, and E. R. WALLACE, Agent fit has refused to pay transporta­ then looking at what we have in tion money to the crew to North our own organization. of Hatteras where they signed on. Our two unions are not run by They have also enlisted the Coast any can shaking faction. And Joe, Since the war started the mem­ Guard in their phony contention. when you made your speech of bers of the U. S. Merchant Marine The Coast Guard has issued a state­ how you saved the seame*, the have faced all Hitler, Hiroitio and ment saying that inasmuch as the speech you made before the Pro­ Mussolini could dish out and have crew have signed on for a period peller Club, well the Lykes Bros, gone back for more, but now they of 12 months, they were not en­ gave your speech three pages in face a dread more dreadful than titled to any transporation money. their Employees magazine.- I'm all three combined could dish out. GALVESTON NEW ORLEANS It then stands to reason that if • the operators get away with this phony move then they will try to keep those men that wanted to quit from paying off. Even if they have completed a round trip. This will be, in affect, a freezing to the job policy, which the union and the membership has gone on record to fight. It also will tend to keep him out of touch with his union hall and thereby keep him from knowing what is going on. And another thing, if the seaman are ''^frozen to their job, then there will be no turnover of jobs for .the S.I.U. So you can see why we have to fight this policy with all the vigor at our command. I have noticed that the member­ ship in New York went on record not to sign on ships that do not have their articles dated to ter­ minate after each foreign voyage. If each crew will adhere strickly to policy, then I feel sure that we can do away with the operators at­ tempt to regiment the seaman. Another business that I would like to bring to light, is this policy of some of the companies in say­ ing that they cannot get the food to put aboard the ships. They give the excuse that there is a war on and that there is a shortage of some foods. Well, who the HELL is fighting this war? The seamen have been sent out to sea without convoys and without guns. Gottfen torpedoecl, received no assistance, no recognition, messed around by the very company that they were working for, and then still went back out to sea for some more of the same. Then some damn office clerk comes to them and tells them that there is a war on and that because of that reason they cannot obtain food to supply to the men that have given over'* six thousand of Page Three THE SEAFARERS' LOG wondering Joe, just which side of the fence you' are on. Many of my friends are now dead. They died with a nonchal­ ance which they would have denied was courage. They would have shunned the fanfare and publicity which you continually seek over their dead bodies. These men "de­ livered the goods" when you were shouting that the "Yanks are not coming" and they continue to de­ liver the goods while you shout, "We Keep 'em Sailing" from your swivil chair. Do you remember what happen­ ed to the seamen after the last war? And where they stayed until 1934? My suggestion to you is to get in there and pitch for your membership and stop playing the shipowners game. And once again, Joe, don't try -to muscle in on something that doesn't belong to you, or the union which you rep­ resent. WELL That, my friends, is the "Internal Revenue,' on the day they pay off. Since the 5% Victory Tax has gone into effect the Seamen have taken a worse licking than anyone else. According to the law any money paid a person in 1943 is taxable as 1943 income although it is earned in 1942. The seamen who have fought off the dive bombers on the way to Russia, the seamen who took part in the allied inva­ sion of Africa, and any other sea­ men coming in in 1943 will be faced with taxation on the money they earned out there in 1942. The people of the U.S.A. (and that in­ cludes the ones that made and passed such a phoney law) depend a great deal on the work of the men of the Merchant Marine, and especially the great job they are doing out there. They had no chance to get their pay on Decem­ ber 31st, 1942 so as to avoid pay­ ing the tax on 1942 income. Due LOOK Secretary-Treasurer's Office ROOM 213 — 2 STONE STREET, NEW YORK CITY P.O. Box 25, Station P. Phone: BOwIing Green 9-8340 Directory of Branches ADDRESS 2 Stone St Dispatcher's OfiBce Agent BOSTON 330 Atlantic Ave BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St PHILADELPHIA 6 North 6th St NORFOLK 25 Commercial PI NEW ORLEANS 309 Chartres St SAVANNAH 218 East Bay St. TAMPA 423 East Piatt St MOBILE, ...............55 So. Conception St PUERTO RICO 45 Ponce de Leon GALVESTON 219 20th Street BRANCH NEW YORK to Strict censorship and very little mail or information going out of the country they had no ide.-t they would be so unjustly taxed. So as it stands now the U. S. Merchant Seamen are not only faced with the perils of the Sea, Hitler, Hiroitio and Mussolini, but they are also faced with the dread of the Internal Revenue Collector when they come in and pay off. What the Seamen would like to know is, will the seamen that are now in Russia, Africa and any othei" ports in foreign lands and have been there quite some time, be faced with the same unjust tax­ ation when they get back? What we would also like to know is what are all the Senators, Congressmen, etc., that boasted so much of the great work being done by the 'Unsung Heroes doing about this unjust, and speaking as a Seamen, 'Phoney Law'.? No seamen objects to paying the 5% tax, but sure object to paying it on 1942 income, when none of our law makers (that are sitting at home with nice square meals, and a swell fireplace to sit in front of) have to pay it, due to the rude interpetation of the law by the Treasury Department. C. J. STEPHENS, Agent DRAFT NOTICES The following men have been de­ linquent in reporting to their local draft boards. They should clear up this matter at- once, otherwise they may find themselves in the army. JOHN MARKOVIC HAROLD TATTLE JOSEPH WHALEN JOSEPH DAMES JOHN CIELETON RICHARD BARBEE GARLAND BONNEY WHO'S ASKING! Harry Bridges, that super-militant leader out on the West Coast, now has his hat in his hand and a fawning grin on his long face. Harry wants a wage boost for his longshoremen. And how does he go about it? By militant union action? By strikes? Or even by direct negotiation with the shipowners? Hdrry Bridges does none of these, rather does he meekly appear before the War Labor Board and complain that his men receive less than the East Coast longshoremen! He thinks the government should correct the situation. - This is, a fine kettle of fish. Here the East Coast, longshoremen have been struggling along all these years without the benefit of Bridges* lead­ ership—^and yet tliey wind up with more in the pay envelope than the West Coast men! (It ain't rig:ht.) Here's how the two scales compare: ILA ILWU (East Coast) (West Coast) Regular Hourly rate: $1.25 1.10 Overtime rate: 1.65 1.87/2 .-.l ATLANTIC and GULF DISTRICT The East Coast men recently received a 5 c wage boost on the regular hourly scale and z 7Yzc overtime boost. Far from calling upon the gov­ ernment to aid it, the ILA resisted all efforts of the War Labor Board to enter the case and^'wDn the increases through direct negotiations with the operators. On October 16 Harry Bridges made a speech to the California State CIO Convention at which he said, 'We've got a lot of our unions still think­ ing they can make gains by getting wage increases of so much per hour, or per day, and they are fooling themselves if they only think in terms of dollars and cents." He then went on to explain that they should think in terms of a "Second front in Europe," "Keep 'em Sailing," etc., etc. Maybe. But even if Harry doesn't pay much attention to the question of wage increases, we can be sure his mcmbetship docs. Otherwise he would­ n't now be coming to the government and whin­ ing about the difference in scale between the two coasts. ..-.A PHONE BOwIing Green 9-3430 BOwling Green 8-3437 Liberty 4057 ...Calvert 4539 Lombard 7651 Norfolk 4-1083 Canal 3336 Savannah 3-1728 Tampa MM-1323 Dial 2-1332 Puerto de Tierra Galveston 2-8043 SAVANNAH Shipping around this port has been very good lately. Have had a new ship coming out just about every week that has passed since December. Have shipped just about everything I can get my hands on around here and am still looking for men. Will have two new ships for South Atlantic Line coming out, one on January 28th and one on February 26th and will be needing men with ratings in all de­ partments for them. Will more than likely be able to use any of the boys who want to ship out if they will come down around that time. Steady as she goes CHARLES WAID, Agent MISSING PAPERS The following men have pass--, ports, Identification papers, disi charges, etc., in the Philadelphia hall. Write for them at once. MEARLE WYCOFF FRANK McCALLEN JAMES RYAN ALEX SLEDGE HAROLD WOOD WOODROW WOLFORD GEORGE MACK ARTHUR ANDREW JOHN SRVBEHUK CHARLES SPAULDING < MONEY DUE Crews of the Alcoa Leader and Alcoa Master may now collect theii) Casa Blanca bonus by calling at 17 Battery Place, New York City 4- .4 4 Black gang of the S. S. Delmai} can collect overtime money by ap* plying to Mississippi Line offic^ 17 Battery Place, New York City. 4 4 4 Steward's department of Alcoa Pathfinder and Alcoa Cutter hav0 overtime coming. Collect at 17 Bat-< tery Place, New York City. 4 4 4 Linen money is due crew of Al^ coa Trader. I PERSONALS CHARLES H. DELMONACO See the" Secretary-Treasurer thq next time you are in New York. RICHARD O'CONNOR See the Secretary-Treasurer tha next time you are In New York. IN MEMORY OF Kenneth J. Hack A. B. 1906 - 1942 Died of Diphtheria San Jaun Hospital, Dec. 8, 1942 . 1 • u �IK.--?-. ikFriday, January 22, 1943 THE SEA,FARERS' LOG Page Four Hawk Protests M. W. E. B, Move !To Eliminate Area Bonuses Ship Losses Decline After 1Year of Sub War M.W.E.B. Moves Illegally Tq> Scuttle Established Bonuses {Continued from Page 1) The *'Fair" Plan calls the turns there. But now the Maritime War Emergency Board is apparently being used in an ef­ fort to break union conditions^ While the decision has not been formally handed down, but only formulated for action, all seamen will carefully watch the public hearing being held and the votes cast by the three Board members— Dr. John R. Steelman, Frank P. Graham and Edward Macauley. "A port bonus of $125.00 shall referred to the National Defense as area bonuses. Although the be paid to each seaman for each Mediation Board to be known as unions realized that this was a port or anchorage, where ever sit­ substantial modiiication of their Case 80. uated, that experiences an enemy uriion contracts and of the Na­ attack during a call at such port Increases Won tional Defeiii. Mediation Board or anchorages. No other bonnse$ The National Defense Mediation decision Case 80; in the interest shall be payable." {Continued from Page 1) Board not only approved the meth­ of peace and harmony in the in­ This all brings sharply to ques­ ods used to measure the war risk dustry and for the furtherance of The first ship flying the Ameri­ tion the entire role of th4 various port bonus, but they did not the successful prosecution of the can flag known to have gone down maritime boards functioning in think it adequate. The union war effort, the unions accepted the in American waters was the tank­ Washington. In the past year agreements with the shipowners area bonuses without protest. er Allan Jackson. A submarine got Past Guarantee there has been a veritable plague of The American Merchant Seamen called for a flat $75.00 bonus for her on January 20, 1942, off the Here is what the Statement of the port of Suez, regardless of how have been highly. commended re­ North Carolijia coast. She went them. The seamen have always been suspicious of these govern­ Principles says: "It is understood long the ship laid there. The Na­ cently by the Fresident of the down blazing and^ twenty-two of ment agencies for they have been and agreed that all rights guaranr tional Defense Mediation Board United States and numerous other her thirty-five-man crew were lost. largely sponsored and packed by teed to labor and industry with re­ high government officials, includ­ ruled in their decision Case SO, The S.I.U. has lost 579 men on 84 the shipowners. The majority of spect to collective bargaining will ing Admiral E. S. Land and the paragraph one page three (3), contracted ships sunk by the these boards have not been the im­ be retained and all agreements will "For the pot of Suez or any other Chairman of the National Defense Nazis. partial" governmental agencies they in no way be violated." port which is subject to regular Mediation Board, Captain E. R. Although Axis submarines still posed to be—but rather the profitIf the MWEB persists in sabot­ bombing, $100.00 plus $5.00 a Macauley for the splendid job that take heavy toll, they have pretty lusting shipowner moved from the aging those portions of the union they are now doing unflinchingly day for each day beyond five days well been forced away from our waterfront to Washington. conditions which established the in this total all out war effort. The that the vessel is in port." In the shores in the year since the Norbasis for port bonuses,, let Steelsame decision the National :De- morale of the Merchant Seamen at ness rocked under the impact of Shipowners* Hole man, Graham and Macauley an-^ fense Mediation Board respected this time is very high and this at­ Nazi torpedoes. The seamen have had enough swer to the seamen and explain a fhe unions collective bargaining tempt to abolish the now existing Sinkings at first were heaviest experiences with the Maritime twisted logic which can at once area bonuses certainly will not help tontracts on page five (5) para­ oflE.„our Northern Atlantic Coa.st. Commission and the War Shipping solomnly guarantee a right, and in in maintaining this high morale. graph ten (10), "Nothing in these Then the heavy toll moved south­ Administration to know just who the next breath violate it. recommendations shall be interward as we got more forces afloat Withdrawal Demanded perted so as to reduce benefits npw against them. The Navy says the existing under collect bargaining In conclusion the Seafarers In­ big toll now is off the South Amer­ contracts, except as herein modi­ ternational Union of North Am­ ican bulge and in the general vi­ fied existing contracts and arrange­ erica in behalf of all American cinity of the Cape of Good Hope. ments shall continue." Merchant Seamen respectfully re­ » The shipowners were pleased quest that the Board withdraw this maneuver comes as a great {Continued from Page 1) with the National Defense-Media­ their proposed Amendment No. 9 know^the following facts: surprise to all parties. tion Board decision Case 80, and to Decision No. 7, Revised, and we 1. The contracts with Bull and &>mc people might conclude immediately signed samed. ' The further request that the Board Alcoa were concluded in good faith from all this that Mr. Wyckoff Maritime Commission expressed ap­ render a decision which will be by the SIU, and signed by all par­ is a knuckle-head and doesn't know proval of it, and the unions ac­ retroactive to November 7, 1942, ^{Continued from Page 1) ties. the score. As for us, we doubt cepted it." Internal Revenue Cumulative providing for an area bonus of 2. The wage clause in the con­ that Wyckoff is so thick between Bulletin 1940—1 OB $125.00 for the area of North Chisel Begins General Counsel Memorandum tract signed July 6, 1942 contain­ the ears that he would pull some­ Africa on the Atlantic Coast. No. 22065 Page 100 ed no increase over the 1940 con­ thing like this without some very Very trulys yours, The Maritime War Emergency The SIU has also been attempt­ tract plus the addendum. definite motive. JOHN HAWK, Sec.-Treas. Board took away the original port 3. The War Labor Board has no ing to clear up the confusion sur­ Seafarers International Who did Wyckoff consult with bonuses that were embodied in the rounding the new "Victory Tax" authority to knock out wage in­ if not with the SIU or the oper­ Union of N. A. unions contracts, and substituted which is automatically deducted creases won by labor in 194Qi Atlantic & Gulf District ators involved? in their place what is now known Knowing these facts, one nat­ from the pay by the shipowner. Who .would be interested in disShipowners have been deducting it urally wonders about Mr. Wycrqpting labor relations between from whole trips in 1942 if the koff's move in submitting the the SIU and its contracted oper­ payoflf came in 1943. The SIU contracts to the WLB for "con­ ators? has protested this to Washington sideration." Who would be anxious to chisel and a clarification should be hand­ SIU wages and conditions down to ed down by the end of the monthT Who Was Consulted? the level of other east coast unions? » » «• One would think that before We think that the answers to taking such a step as this Mr. TELEGRAM John Hawk, Sec.-Treas. Wyckoff would have consulted these questions are not too difficult Navy records, as well as those of the S.I.U., show that 579 mem­ with the union and with the op­ to find. But before we make the Seafarers International Union bers of the Atlantic and Gulf District have lost their lives due ..to Of North America « erators. He did neither! Labor answers, we intend to do a little enemy action. 84 contracted ships fully manned by the SIU have been Room 213, 2 Stone Street relations between the SIU and Bull investigating In New York and sunk. New York, N. Y. and Alcoa have been stable and Washington. Southern Conference of Amer­ ican Federation of Labor held in ' ' The one unfortunate incident of the war was the loss of three Atlanta, Georgia, attended by five, ships and the entire crews.* The Bull and Waterman ships had lost the thousand officials and delegates greatest total of men 13 5, and 134 respectively. The South Atlantic went on record to send wires of Line has lost neither men nor ships. The Delta Line runs a close second, protest to Southern Senators and administrators of the Victory Tax, having lost only 3 men since the start of the war. protesting the methods»^ now being AAA used in deducting the Victory Tax from the American Seamen wages Phil Acrce recently informed us that he has been torpedoed five $34.91 which was earned in nincteen- CREW S. S. JAMES CALDWELL times. That is the record for the SIU, as far as this war is concerned. CREW OF 8. S. DELMAR 19.50 forty-two, also to refund all Jules Sousa after spending 34 days in a lifeboat, had to recuperate in a CREW OF S. S. FRANCIS MARION 19.20 moneys taken out of the seamen 17.50 hospital for 6 months, arid had to grab a ship in a hurry as the Draft wages that was paid off in January CREW S. S. ABRAHAM BALDWIN CREW S. S. ROBIN DONCASTER 17.00 Board was after him. It is rumored that Doug Muncaster, will have to nineteen-forty-three. CREW S. S. ROBIN TUXFORD .14.00 enter the Krmy in spite of making two trips, and exerting every effort "M. D. BIGGS CREW OF S. S. BENJ. CHEW 14.00 to stay out of the Service. Bill Messick who had been on the beach for CREW S. S. ROBIN ^HERWOQD > 12.00 5 months shipped out recently, and was lost with all his shipmates on EASTERN RESTAURANT .'. 10.00 S. S. Louise CREW S. S. ALCOA MASTER 7.00 his recent trip. Bill was a great guy and a good Union, men and we LARRY DAHL .7. 5.00 regret his loss. 2.00 All officers and unlicensed crew L. FUNK W. E. MIXON 2.0O A ~ A A members who made the last voy­ WSA Stooge Suddenly Ojpens Bui! & Alcoa Union Contract Tax Exemptions Are Explained Out . of the Focsl by Seafarers' Log- HONOR ROLL fej'- M. RUTHERFftRD ; ,.s5 "Whether alone or in a crowd, Never write or say aloud, What you're loading, when you hail Where you're bound fdr, when you sail." 7 : , case trial is set fbr February 1. •'iti 2.00 2.00; 1.Q0 ' age aboard the S. S. Louise, should J. STANKOWITZ contact Sol C. Bcrenholtz, 312 KENNETH CLARY ....... j. Equitable Bldg., Baltimore. The TOTAL / .......v)..- ..$189.11 � 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/. 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Title A name given to the resource January 22, 1943 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 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. V, No. 2 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: WASHINGTON BOARDS ATTEMPT UNDERHAND CHISEL OF S.I.U. WAGES AND SECURITY WSA STOOGE SUDDENLY OPENS BULL & ALCOA UNION CONTRACT M.W.E.B. MOVES ILLEGALLY TO SCUTTLE ESTABLISHED BONUSES SHIP LOSSES DECLINE AFTER 1 YEAR OF SUB WAR TAX EXEMPTIONS ARE EXPLAINED FOR SEAMEN HAWK PROTESTS M.W.E.B. MOVE TO ELIMINATE ARE BONUSES FUGITIVE FROM MUTTON STEW WRITES BIGGS WELL LOOK WHO'S ASKING! Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/22/1943 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1943 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/8ebe0fdd4e61ba5ea6c401fb01c74a83.PDF c1d88d8999198664fdd36cbba7411282 PDF Text Text [jr '{•; SEAFARERS LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL • SHIP UNKIIIS AGREE ON JOINT PROGRAM 'i i''" ii •' ¥ ti -fJ .Story On Page 3 Vacation Pay Tops $3 Million .Story On Page 3 ^Aniirc RrfffCAC' Arrows in top photo point to two gashes ripped in "f 11 . S9rut9V9» the bow of the Bethcoaster, Calmar coastwise LST, wllowmg a collision in NY harbor with a small tanker which sank afterwards. Only slight injuries were reported, all on the tanker. (Story on Page 3.) Bock. In Harness Once-bllnded Seafarer Phil Pron (rear, left) -'K • .c ^ v .. ^ V/J-•• , * smiles happily at crew get-together on the Strathport; lus first' ship since he resumed sailing. Others shown'(front, l-r) /are: FJ Rocafort, M. Sikorsky; (rear), Pron, S. Frank and .W. King., Pron was ashore for three years. (Story on Page 8:) �Paee-Tw#, m'' ,W- SEAFARERS LOG January 22, 1954 MCS'AFL^ Bryson Union Set For Stewards Vote SAN FRANCISCO.—A collective bargaining election to settle the dispute over stewards department representation-on West Coast ships has been set for February 10. The elec­ tion has been ordered by the National Labor Relations Board as an outgrowtli of a twoyear fight by the Marine Cooks ^ "and Stewards-AFL, an SIU the National Labor Relations proceedings on the ground that they were not official parties to affiliate, to oust the Commu­ Board. Should Bryson be convicted, it the dispute. nist-dominated National Union of All stewards who are working as Marine Cooks and Stewards (in­ would disqualify NUMC&S from dependent). The NUMC&S is the using the facilities of the Labor of February 10 wiU be permitted to last shipboard stronghold of the Board. Howevef, it is not expected participate in the voting. The max­ once powerful Communist water­ that Bryson will go to trial before imum number who would be eli­ the start of the election in Feb­ gible is 6,000 but the total is ex­ front section in US maritime. pected to fall short of that figure ruary. A third party to the dispute is All of this raises the question of because there will be men on the Harry Bridges' International Long­ shoremen's and Warehousemen's what would happen if Bryson were beach at the time the voting starts. The men will vote both by mail Union which has chartered a convicted of perjury after the ballot and on the spot. The large "stewards department" in its un­ election was over. passenger vessel^ will be voted by ion. The-ILWU group is consid­ Joint Hiring Hall the NLRB when they hit port, but ered as nothing more than a sub­ At present, because of the dis­ other ships will have to send in John Arabasz left, new SIU Welfare Services Department repre­ stitute for NUMCiScS. In case the pute, all stewards departments on sentative In Baltimore, gets briefed on matters by Sy Miller, right, latter group should lose out, West Coast ships that are part of their ballots through the mails. Bridges would then be in a posi­ the Pacific Maritime Association This arrangement-was ordered by Unfon attorney, AI Kerr, Welfare Plan trustee, standing, and Wal­ tion to snipe at MCS-AFL through are being manned through a joint the local NLRB representative. ter Slekmann, SIU Director of Welfare Services. his "steward department." hiring hall which registers mem­ bers of both unions. Bryson Indictment Up until now, the NLRB has not Complicating the election pic­ ture is the fact that Hugh Bryson, recognized the Bridges stand-by president of the NUMC&S, iS un­ "stewards department" in its ar­ The SIU Welfare Service Department expanded its services this week with the opening der indictment on perjury charges. rangements for the election. The charges deal with Bryson's Bridges, however, has declared of a full-time office in the Port of Baltimore, even before the new hall for Seafarers ship­ non-Communist affidavit filed with that his union would petition for ping through that port is opened. In the interim, separate office space is befng maintained a place on the ballot along with NUMC&S and the MCS-AFL. He at the old hall, at 14 North^ the headquarters office would have quarters employee estimated that has stated further lhat if his stew­ Gay Street. the department handled one case ^ ards division is defeated in the Creation of a regular Wel­ to branch out. every seven minutes of every work­ vote, he would withdraw from the fare Services Department exactly Office Already Open field. 18 months ago followed within Thus, the new Baltimore office ing day since it was established In July, 1952. This embraced both ad­ The decision to hold an election weeks the extension of coverage is already operating and wili swing vice and investigation of questions was made after a meeting of MCS- under the SIU Welfare Plan to in­ over to the new hall when it is and claims Immigration, AFL and NUMC&S officials with clude first-time m,atemity and dis­ completed and open for business. draft and regarding personai family the Labor Board, in San Francisco, ability benefits. Since then, the It will work in conjunction with lems, legal assistance, and prob­ espe­ along with PMA representatives. services provided by the depart­ Welfare Services in New York, The Readers Digest feature arti­ cially the day-to-day problems of Bridges' men showed up for the ment have faced so heavy a de­ cle about "The Amazing Seafarers meeting but were barred from the mand that it became obvious that while at the same time' providing Seafarers in the hospitals or those efficient, on-the-spot service on a making claims for various benefits. Union" has been inserted into the full-time basis for men shipping Congressional Record by Brooklyn On-Tbe-Spot Service out of Baltimoijn. Congressman Abraham J. Multer. Appointed as a full-time SIU Considering the variety of prob­ The January 6 edition of the Rec­ Welfare Services representative lems handled in New York, a great ord carries the fuU text of the Di­ for the port is Jolmny Arabasz, deal of them emanating from other gest story, which appeared orig­ who wili be returning to Balti­ ports in the District, it is expected inally in the September, 1953, more after a stint as port agent that the new Baltimore office will Issue. A proposal that the disabled Cornhusker Mariner be, cut for the Port of Wilmington. Ara­ be able to provide on-the-spot serv­ The article describes the operar. and sold for scrap is being fought vigorously by Senators basz, a. one-time SIU organizer in ice on many matters that would lions of the SIU and its internal Dennis: Chavez (Dem., New Mexico) and Allen Ellender the Isthmian drive, had been a otherwise be channeled to head­ patrolman in Baltimore previously. quarters first. Arabasz will also structure. It emphasizes the shore- (Dem., La;). The two Senators-^ "Side facilities maintained or undQr The new office will handle the make regular hospital visits' and salvage operations thus far. construction in the various ports, have introduced a resolution Pointing out that the ship orig­ same wide range of problems and personally deliver benefits to Sea­ as well as the operations of the that would stop the Federal inally cost $9Vi million. Senator detail work which the Welfare farers in the a^ea. Union hiring hall and the demo­ Maritime Board from offering the Chavez said that an Investment of Services Department iias been Seafarers shipping out of the vessel for sale. cratic procedures of the SIU. . dealing with for the 'last year and The ill-fated ship was on its $2Vi million could restore the ves­ a half, with Walter Siekmann at Baltimore hall are urged to take Copies of the article are avail­ third voyage under the Robin Line sel to seaworthiness. To sell it for advantage of the new service, able in reprint form in headquar-. when it was blown onto rocks dur­ scrap, he said, means an estimated the helm as Welfare Services Di­ which 'Will be expanded on a fullters and the Union's outports. time basis to other ports as the ing a severe storm in Pusan, Ko­ loss to the Government of better rector. than $7^4 million. One statistically-minded head­ need develops. rea, harbor, last July. All crewr members were rescued from the ship which than had to be cut in German Students Visit Headquarters January 22. 1954 Vol. XVi. No. 2 half as tugs were tmable to pull off. The difficulty arose from As I See It Page 4 her the fact that the saw-toothed rocks Crossword Puzzle . .Page 12 had penetrated deeply into the Editorial Page 13 bottom. Foc'sle Fotographer Page 19 Stem Hauled Away Galley Gleanings .Page 20 Inquiring Seafarer Page 12 The stern of the vessel was In The Wake Page 12 hauled into Sasebo, Japan, where Labor Round-Up Page 13 it was last reported that a false Letters Pages 21, 22 bow would be fitted to the vessel. Maritime .. Page 16 Now the FMB has apparently given Meet The Seafarer Page 12 up the idea of repairing it, al­ On The Job Page 16 though, the two Senators charge Personals ...Page 2.5 that $600,000 has been spent in Quiz ..Page 19 Seafarers In Action Page 16 Ships' Minutes .Pages 24, 25 SIU History Cartoon Page 9 Sports Line Page 20 Ten Years Ago Page 12 Top Of The News Page 7 Seafarers overseas who want Union Talk Page 9 to get in touch with headquar­ Wash. News Letter Page 6 ters in a hurry can do so by Welfare Benefits Pages 26, 27 cabling the Union at its cable Welfare Report ... . .Page 8 address, SEAFARERS NEW Your Constitution Page 5 Your Dollar's Wo-th Page 7 YORK. Use of this address will as­ Publl$h«d bIwMkly at Hit hMdquartar* •f th« Saafarars IntarnaHenal Union. At­ sure speedy transmission on lantic A Cult District AFL, *7S Fourth Left to right, Alfred Boeckmann, Helmut Amsburg and Ruedlger Koch, all of Germany, inspect Wei- • all messages and faster serv­ Avonuo, Srooklyn 91, NY. Tal. HYaclnth fare Services poster while on recent visit to SIU heajquarters. Three are among 85 European stu-^ y-MOe.. Entarod as aacond. class mattar ice for the. men involved. dents studying labor-management relations at Manhattan College under auspices of federal Foreign ' at tha Post Offlca In Brooklyn, NY., Operations Administration. '< • .. . under »ha Act of 'AUSu^'34, Wli ' Open Balto SIU Welfare Office Mag Article On SIU Gets In 'Record' Senate Bill Demands US Save Cornhusker From Scrap Heap SEAFARERS iOG VnU^n HUR Cable Address wl^' lis-;: •v:t �JaaUanr SS, 1951 SEAFARERS LOG Par* TIIK* Sea Unions Draft Maritime Plans Joint Action Set By AFL, CIO In Capital WASHINGTON^A comprehensive program de­ signed to revive and strengthen the US merchant marine has been adopted by a conference of all nonCommunist shipboard un-"* ' ' to the American flag, an end to ions in the maritime indus­ competition from MSTS, maritime try. Meeting in-the nation's representation on the Interstate Seafarer Robert Sipsey, rigrht, and Headquartera employee Bill Mitchell, hold sigm between Uiem acknowledginr the seaman's receipt of an SIU Vacation Plan benefit check which boosted the benefit fund total over the 53 million mark. Sipsey has collected three times under the SIU Vacation Plan set-up, which will mark Its second birthday shortly. Pioneer SIU Vacation Set-Up Hits $3 Million In Payments capital on January 18 and 19, the 50 delegates present agreed to push the program by setting up a permanent legisla­ tive committee to meet regularly on legislative problems facing maritime. Its first, meeting is set for January 27. Further arrangements were made on this score when delegates elec­ ted a committee of two consisting of Harry Lundeberg, president of the SIU of North America, and Joe Curran, president of the Na­ tional Maritime Union, to meet with President Eisenhower in the near future and take up maritime problems with the nation's Chief Executive. , O „ VSpoke for All Seamen The broad scope of the confer­ ence, dealing as it did with a wide variety of subjects, was in itself overshadowed by the very fact of the meeting. It was the first time that all the non-Communist sea­ going maritime unions in the in­ dustry had ever gotten together to draft a common program of action. And since the National Union of Marine Cooks and Stewards is the only sea-going union left still un­ der the thumb of the Communist waterfront apparatus, it meant that for all intents and purposes the conference spoke with one voice for all the nation's union seamen. AU told, 14 separate unions rep­ resenting approximately 130,000 seamen participated in the confer­ ence. Their recommendations in­ cluded a demand for Government aid to coastwise and intercoastal shipping, a 100 percent rule on carriage of Government cargoes, return of American-owned ships The distinction of receiving an SIU Vacation Plan benefit check which boosted the total money paid out of the fund to $3 million, fell to Seafarer Robert -A. Sipsey last week. The 27-year-old AB, a'native of Flushing, NY, was paid the benefit in the New York hall after he paid off his last ship, the+' Lewis Emery, Jr., (Victory ers kick in 65 cents per day for in a lump sum. One of the newer features of each man under the last contract Carriers) in San Francisco. the Vacation Plan, added in the Winding up nearly two years of signed. SIU Vacation Plan benefits, the Sipsey is typical of the many last year, makes it possible for Plan hit the third million mile­ Seafarers who have collected more Seafarers to file their applications stone with the payoff to Sipsey on than once under the Plan. In the by mail. In that way, men can get his third such vacation benefit nearly two yeatx of operation, it their checks faster, almost as soon claim. Sipsey has been sailing for has been nearly impossible to esti­ as they hit the beach after paying 13 years, ever since he was a young mate the number of men to be paid off. The Plan is supervised by a boy on Swedish ships. He has been by the Union, because many of six-man board of trustees, three sailing with the Union since 1942, them have been paid two, three appointed by the Union and three shipping with the SIU all through and even more times. Seafarers are representing the participating ship­ the war and to all points of the quick to take the opportunity of owners. globe carrying supplies for the cashing in on their vacation bene­ All records of the plan are care­ military. fits at the end of 90 days instead fully maintained by a battery of of waiting around for many months IBM machines which are foolproof Second Anniversary Approaching its second anniver­ longer and collecting their money in operation. sary, the Plan is preparing to start shelling out to the members of the Union the fourth million in payment under the welcome bei..ifit plan. It all started on February 11, 1952, and the nearly-two-year-old baby is mighty healthy and flexing its dollar benefits. When the Plan began, SIU offi­ cials estimated that the rate of WASHINGTON.—^The US Public Health Service came in for high praise from President benefit payments in any one year Eisenhower in a special health message to Congress this week, but although the Chief would approach the $2 million Executive singled out virtually every other phase of the USPHS program for special mark. After paying off $1.8 million at the close of the first year, the mention, he failed to say a> money payments are closing in on word about the vital hospital did say about other phases of some of the notable achievements the same mark for the second^ con­ program, which seems fated to USPHS operations, left the ques­ of the Service, including its suc­ tion of the fate of the hospitals cessful fight of many years for die at this session of Congress. secutive time. • still further up in the air. The oc­ standard milk sanitation and Since last summer, the USPHS First-Time Vacation Pay hospital program, which has pro­ casion of the President's health restaurant sanitation ordinances The revolutionary Vacation Plan, vided free medical care for seamen message was expected to bring throughout the country. "These a first in maritime, provided vaca­ since 1798, has been the target of some White House comment on the and similar field projects of the tion pay for many Seafarers for Administration money-slashers who furor stirred up among maritime Public Health Service," he said, the first time. Prior to the Union have been driving for "economy" unions and throughout the ship­ "such as technical assistance to the plan, it was necessary for the men since new Administration took ping industry over the proposal to states and industrial hygiene work, to stick with one company for over Inthe end the 155-year-old program of have great public value and should 1953. many months In order to qualify free medical care for seamen. In­ be maintained. In addition, the As a result, at the prodding of 'for payments of any kind, in the stead, it gave no hint of what the Public Health Service should be vacation field. All that was changed Budget Director Joseph M. Dodge, Administration proposed to do on strengthened in its research ac­ when shipowners began kicking Mrs. Oveta Culp Hobby, secretary the issue. tivities," the President added. into a central kitty administered of the newly-created US Depart­ Referring to the "health and re­ Nowhere, however, was there ment of Health, Education and by the SIU. That way a Seafarercould work any length of time for Welfare, has Indicated that all but lated programs" of the Department mention of • the USPHS hospital a number of companies and stiU three; of the USPHS hospitals, of Health,. Education and Welfare, program, of what was to happen to col]iect vacation benefits every 90 which treat specialized diseases the President declared: "These it or to the thousands of patients days rather than waiting six only, will be closed this year. The programs should be continued be­ for which it provides essential months or a year as in thd bast. " President's message gave no sign cause of their past successes and care. Government figures show Present maximum payment un­ that he. opposed the move, despite their present and future useful­ that an average of 2,366 merchant der the Vacation Plan is limited to his laudatory . comments on the ness. The Public Health Service, seamen are receiving medical care for example, has had a conspicu­ at these hospitals on any average $140 a year, but that ceiling can USPHS program. The omission of any reference to ous share in the prievention of day In the year, while local aube raised at any time in the future , , tliorities in the communities afon the basis of operator, payments the future of the USPHS hospitals, disease..^ , Into the Plan. Currenflyr shipownr in the light of what Mr. Eisenhower Mr. EisenhWer then recited '(Continued ea i7) President Hails USPHS Services, Siient On Future Of Hospitais Commerce Commission, easier citi­ zenship terms for alien seamen, the closing of Government-supported officer training facilities such as Kings Point, and several others. The delegates also agreed that the group should meet again six months from now to determine how their proposals have been working out and take any further action necessary to deal with maritime problems. US Ships Target In its official report, the meetmg pointed out that at the end of every major international crisis, the American merchant marine has been a target of both foreign ship­ owner interests and domestic ene(Continued on page 17) NY River Crash Gashes Bow Of Calmar Vessel A small harbor tanker was sunk and two gashes ripped in the bow of the SlU-manned Bethcoaster when the vessels collided in New York's East River. Six of the sev­ en crewmembers of the tanker F. A. Verdon were slightly injured but nobody was hurt on the Bethcoaster, an LST. Collected More Than Once The 3,343-ton Bethcoaster, which is operated by the Calmar Steam­ ship Company, was on its way down-river from New Haven, Con­ necticut, to Baltimore when the accident occurred. The Verdon, a 768-ton ship, was headed up-river to West Haven. As the two ves­ sels were passing each other near the Williamsburgh Bridge, they collided. The Verdon started to go down rapidly but a passing tug nosed it toward shore where it was secured just before it went to the bottom. The injured crewmembers were taken off the Ver­ don and transferred to Gouvemeur Hospital for treatment. Meanwhile the Bethcoaster was taking water through a good sized gash in her port bow. However, she managed to proceed under her own steam to anchorage off Staten Island, and then limped into Beth­ lehem's Shipyard at 56th Street, Brooklyn, for a repair job. A Coast Guard investigation is underway to determine th# cause of the collision, but no report has been issued as yet. Meeting ^ight Everg 2 Weeks Regular membership meet­ ings in SIU headquarters and at all branches are held every second Wednesday night at 7 PM. The schedule for the next few meetings is as follows: January 27, February 10, Feb­ ruary 24. All Seafarers registered on the shipping list are required to attend .the meetings..'. �#•-. Fovr S S«afiM«r ^hows VisH^ Aslltee It Seafarer C. A. Carlson, right, looks nver the Union constitution with visiting friends from his home town of Himrod, NY. Shown with him are Nelson E. Hanson, Mayor of Himrod and Democratic State Committeeman from Yates County, second from left, his son, Norman R. Hanson, and H. J. Eastley, the Mayor's confidential advisor. Carlson, a deck engineer, entertained them in the New York hall. Kings Pt. Gets Year's Grace \v-hiV liS' finUaiir'iiZ, 1951 IOC IT'S BECOME THE COMMON THING IN THE SIU NOW, TO PASS a new milestone marking one or another of your Union's achievements over the past several years. The latest one of these is the fact that the SIU Vacation Plan has shot past tlie $3 million mark in cash benefits paid to Seafhrers. By now Seafarers have become used to the idea of collecting vaca­ tion money in speedy fashion through their Union's offices. Actually though, the SIU Vacation Plan, which was the pade-setter for the en­ tire maritime industry, hasn't even been operating for two years. The second anniversary is coming up next month. Before your Union came up with its Vacation Plan idea, it was the belief of people in'the maritime industry that seamen would never collect'vacation pay because they moved from ship to ship in the course of the year. Many old-time Seafarers can recall sailing for many years without collecting a nickel in vacation pay. The SIU, by having all the vacation pay thrown into a common pool on the basis of a daily payment for each mkn by the shipowner, made it possible for Seafarers to collect for each day that they spend aboard a ship. Your Union has also received favorable reports from the membership on the speed with which they get their dough. All reports have it that the system worked out by your Union for handling these pay­ ments has worked smoothly at all times, ao that there would be the -least possible delay for Seafarers. The important thing about the Vacation Plan though, is that -the ,$3 million paid out directly to Seafarers would have stayed in the shipowners' hands were it not for the Union's action in negotiating this plan. And through the next few years many more millions will be added to the sum already paid out through this vacation system. A one-year breathing spell for th# King# Point Merchant Marine Academy is being ONE OF YOUR UNION'S PATROLMEN VISITING A SHIP IN THE requested by the Maritime Administration, as an aftermath of the fierce opposition aroused course of his regular duties came across an unusual beef, one that had when it was planned to close the school. The budget for the next fiscal year includes a an odd twist to it. This beef came from the skipper who was complain­ request, to maintain Kings ing about the food that the stewards department tunied out. kept open for the time being. Point until June 30,1955. Next for an annual aaving of $170,000. Apparently the skipper was pretty insistent about it too, because Originally, when the Shccpshead Previously the Maritime Ad­ year the Department of Com­ he gave the patrolman quite an earful of what was wrong with the Bay center was closed, the Mari­ merce promises to cut back Gov- ministration had closed the Sheepsemment-sponsorea maritime train­ head Bay and Alameda, California, time Administration announced food according to him, and had the Union representative wondering if training centers, and had proposed that the correspondence courses, there wasn't something serious to the beef after-all. ing for officers. Your Union's representative quickly -checked with the crew delegates While maintaining Kings Point for the closing of Kings Point. The which had about B,000 enrollees, another year at an estimated cost latter move drew an inunedlate would be maintained and-operated to find out what, if anything, was wrong with the chow. He found that of about $2,500,000, the Govern­ storm of protest from the school's through Kings Point. Subsequent­ the Seafarers aboard the ship were quite satisfied with the way she ment has further cut back training influential alumni association and ly, there was a change in plans and was feeding. for unlicensed seamen when it dis­ Congressmen from the area, with the correspondence courses went Upon investigating the matter further, the patrolman learned that continued correspondence courses the result that the school is being ouli the window along witb the rest the skipper's real beef was that he couldn't return to the old two-pot of the unlicensed training program. system. In other words he wanted special treatment on the chow, while Some disagreement was reported the galley crew was giving him the same selection within the Maritime Administra­ as the rest of the crew aboard. tion as to this decision. Those who This is a pretty good Indication of the kind of favored continuation of the coi*change that the Union has brought about in the respondence courses claimed that maritime industry. It wasn't so many years ago that they could have been made virtual­ the two-pot system was the common thing aboard ly self-supporting by increasing the merchant ships, with all that it meant in the way old $5 fee to the seamen. The ,of inferior food for the unlicensed crew. In this courses had been operating on the Back in the States from Mexico, He just reached voting age last ' particular instance, it would seem that the shoe was • basis of « $5 annual charge to the Seafarer Milbume Darley took October 9. on the other foot. student with $11 per student being charge as chairman of the last Toner has been sailing with the borne by the Government 4) i Galveston port membership meet­ SIU in the deck department for In contrast, Maritime Adminis­ SEAFARERS ABOARD THE STONY CREEK tanker have reported to headquarters that they • are ing. Darley has been studying at about 5Vi years now. He's 25 trator Louis Rothschfld has told Mexico City, College and living in years old. Stankiewicz has been Congress that Kings Point students planning lb buy. plaqUes to commemorate the death of. an Air Force the Mexican capital for the last with the Union for quite some time, cost the Government $3,000 a year crew. The Air Force plane was sent out in the Indian ocean to pick joining back in the early days on which means that nearly 200 un­ up a crewmember who was seriously 111 of polio on board the vessel. couple of years. June 15, 1942, in New York. He licensed seamen could be serviced However, in attempting to take off afterwards, the Air Force plane In his seafaring days, Darley also sails in the deck department each year for the cost of. putting crashed with the loss of four lives. sailed with the deck department. and will celebrate his 31st birth­ one man through one year at the He's a native of the Florida penin­ It was the feeling-of the Seafarers aboard that some tribute should sula, being born there 28 years ago, day this coming February 23, one Maritime Academy. Kings Point be paid the memory of these fliers who risked their, lives on behalf of and got into the SIU in the port day after George Washington's an­ students take a four year- course of the Seafarer. Accordingly, they are making arrangements to send niversary. study. Rothschild also reported plaques to the families of these men, and to the Air Force group to of Mobile on December 19, 1946. t 4. that only 17^000 marine officers which they were assigned. Another deckhand, Antonio ColSavannah's port meeting fea­ are -presently -qmployed in the in­ lella, took care of the recording The Stony Creek crew also took the trouble to commemorate the secretary's job at the same meet­ tured two men from Georgia and a dustry out of 110,500 active li­ memory of their dead shipmate when they passed through the same Yankee from way up in Maine in censees. Even if a national emer­ ing. Collella is out of Boston, be­ •area on a return trip. Crewmembers chipped in to -buy a wreath which ing bom in Massachusetts Decem­ the meeting officer spots. The gency should break out and every was cast on the waters with appropriate ceremony, as a means of con­ chairman was Jesse T. Spivey of vessel in the reserve fleet be reac­ veying their feelings about the deceased. ber 12, 1916, and joining the Union in the Beantown. He's been with Mystic, Georgia. A steward de­ tivated, only 40,000 officers would Certainly, the crewmembers of the Stony Creek are to be com­ the SIU for about 6V4 years now. partment member, he's with the be needed. mended for the thoughtfulness they are displaying. SIU since November 22 ,1947, join­ Kings Point, Rothschild said, was The port of Philadelphia had ing in the port of New Orleans. the most expensive officers' school three rank and file members fill­ He's 46 years of operating, figuring costs per stu­ ing its meeting YOUR UNION IS CERTAINLY HAPPY TO WELCOME BACK TO nge. Ray Nash dent. The New York State Acade­ positions last of Gomer, Geor­ my, for example, operates at a cost its active ranks brother Philip Pron, who is now shipping again -after week, John M. gia, was the re­ of $1,900 a year per student com­ an absence of more than three years. Brother Pron, it will be re­ Clarke as chair­ membered, was the Seafarer who lost the sight of both eyes, only to cording secretary. pared to $3,000 for Kings Point. man, Bernard regain it thanks to the donation of a cornea from the He's 30 years old Commenting on the latest ac­ Toner as record­ and came into tion, an SIU headquarters spokes­ eye of a fellow Seafarer, Eric Josejph. Now, after a ing secretary and the SIU via the man declared: "The SIU has long long period of treatment and recuperation, he is fully Vincent L. Stanport of Baltimore been on record as opposed to Gov­ fit for duty and able to resume work. kiewicz as read­ It might be pointed but that Brother Pron's re­ on March 1, 1946. ernment training programs for sea­ ing clerk. All covery of sight was made possible by the skillful The northerner men. The Union has always be­ LaPointe three are home­ Stankiewicz in the Savannah lieved it could train men to up­ treatment he received from the doctors at the US town boys, na­ trio, Joseph N. LaPointe, comes themselves when the need Public Health Service hospital over in Staten Island, tives of the Keystone State who originally from Lewiston, Maine, grade New York. This hospital, like the other Public arose, as it has done in the past: live in and sail out of Philadelphia. which Is about as far "Down East" . "However, it does appear a little Health Service hoi^tals around the oorts, would be Clarke, who is with the galley (or up north) as you are likely to ridiculous to shut down the cor­ shut down .if some people down, in Washington have force, has been with the SIU for get. LaPointe, who sails with the respondence courses in the name their way. a little leM than a year now, get­ galley gang, has been a Union of economy, while at the same time It might I)e asked just how much chance Brother Pron would have ting" his membership la the port member since April, 1949, He's 25 keeping up the expensive Kings had for full recovery were it not for the fact that the services of the of New York oh February 10,1953. years bf age. Point 'operatibnT'" -" - marTne''KosjE«i31s we're .m^ailV tb^ •J'&iS.. �W- • January'22. 1954 II!. SEAFARERS LOG Pace Fir* Proposed T-H Change Would Aid Mailtime I- ir.:' V- '• i Proposals for amendment of the Taft-Hartley law, as sub­ mitted by President Eisenhower, drew a mixed reception both inside and outside of Congress. While organized labor was unanimous in condemning a-^ proposal for Government- can have standing agreements with shipowners before a single crewconducted strike votes, and member is hired. This is consider­ other recommendations came un­ der fire, the President's proposals for the maritime ifidusfry were seen as strengthening the status jo[ the Union hiring hall. The Presidenit recommended that maritime unions, as well as unions in the construction trades, be permitted to enter into a "prehire contract" with (employers. This recommendation was based on employment problems peculiar to these industries. Can Have Standing Pacts In other words, the President recognized the fact that the unions ed tacit recognition of the Union -hiring hall system. Other major proposals in the President's message call for some softening of bans on the so-called secondary boycott and prohibiting an employer petition for a Labor Board election in the course of an economic strike for four months. The latter proposal is welcomed by labor in that it would eliminate what unions consider one. of the most vicious features of the TaftHartley Act. Longshoremen on the 29th Street. Brooklyn, .pier proudly display strike benefit payments received At present, if a union goes out from the AFL-ILA. It was the first time that longshoremen on strike in the port had ever received on an economic strike, the employ­ such benefits. er can hiire strikebreakers and then petition for an election in which only the strikebreakers would be allowed to vote. Such a procedure would be ruled out under the President's proposals. Strike Votes These proposals, and others, have taken second fiddle to the contro­ Another body blow was delivered to the crumbling old-ILA when the New York office Seamen will agree that a sea versial recommendations that the of the National Labor Relations Board found that the AFL-ILA had presented convincing anchor is a useful thing to have Federal Government run secret evidence of intimidation and other irregularities in the dock vote held last Christmas Eve. ballot strike votes. The President around when you are in a small did not make it clear whether such As a result, the NLRB re-^ boat, but a couple of shorebound a strike vote should be taken be­ gional office has not issued against AFL-ILA supporters and numerous assaults,' knifings and inlanders found a new use for one fore or during a strike, but a bill any decision in the pre-Christ- working longshoremen to get them other violence was committed in —rescuing puppies from wells. introduced H. Alex­ mas balloting. Instead it has rec­ to vote for the old ILA, as well as the area. "There is . . . evidence," • This unusual function of a sea ander Smithbyof Senator New Jersey ommended to its Washington office irregularities in the balloting pro­ the Board said, "that Ackalitis led anchor was applied in Carlsbad, for such votes while a strike iscalls go­ a group of men, all of whom wore that an open hearing be held to cedure. New Mexico, of all places, a con­ The. Labor Board investigated ILA buttons, past the Brooklyn further determine whether the siderable distance from salt water. ing on. The move was immediately AFL's charges justify the voiding the charges, and in its report de­ polling place in full view of the The puppy in question had fallen clared that there was an atmos­ waiting voters, the purpose of down a dry well, 38 feet deep and branded by labor as a strikebreak­ of the election. nine iimhes wide. All rescue at­ ing attempt involving direct Gov­ The AFL-ILA scored an import­ phere of organized fear, violence which was to assault the AFL rep­ tempts had failed until Wayne ernment interference in a -Union's ant gain on another sector of the and intimidation.. It found that resentatives who were standing Gregory, a scoutmaster, recalled strike action. It was also condemn­ waterfront struggle when it se­ many of the old ILA's professional some hundred feet away." The NLRB reporj also charged his scout troop had a number of ed by Congressional circles includ­ cured the reinstatement of an AFL hoods, including Danny St. John, sea anchors on hand as part of a ing ' Republican Senator Irving shop steward at a Brooklyn pier "Machine Gun" Campbell, Albert the old ILA with illegal election­ Ives of New York, a key Republi­ after a two-week strike. The AFL Ackalitis, Harold "Sudden Death" eering at the polling places and in­ lot. of Navy surplus supplies. The anchor was - baited with can member of the Senate Labor charged the steward had been Ward, Buster Bell, Tony "Spanish" side the polls in some instances. bread and milk and lowered into Committee. fired for his activity on behalf of Calvo and others stationed them­ When some of the above-named Ives declared that such a pro­ the new union. Reinstatement of selves at the entrances to the polls men were found in the polling the well shaft. The puppy climbed Into the anchor, and waj; hauled to cedure would be unworkable and the steward was considered by so that longshoremen had to pass places many of them refused to prohibitive in cost. His position waterfront observers as significant them. There they threatened the leave although they weren't on the the surface and rescued. The* only thing not explained by was taken to mean that the Senate proof of the new union's ability to voters with physical harm and voting lists and had no business economic reprisals if they didn't there. the Carlsbad communique -was Labor committee would vote protect its membership. Another major charge cited by vhat the Boy Scouts do with a sea against such a provision in any In addition, the Brooklyn strike vote for the ILA. In addition, the Board reported. (Continued on page 17) anchor several hundred miles from amendment of the Taft-Hartley was the occasion for another law. the ocean. "first" for the longshoremen, when the AFL-ILA paid strike benefits to the men on the pier. It was the : SJ<3HTi5: AN& • - AS • first time that longshoremen in (jfU. MSN: OUAMNteED BYi; YOU aiftf file tlU New Tfork had ever received strike YOUR coNsnruTKiNi' mis m benefits. : tysf : AcouAteir; CONSTITUTION voy WrtH: tfiESg: Affl> : The AFL-ILA had rolled up •f^iviiEoes. • 7,568 votes in the portwide elec­ The Sailors Union of the Pacific this month began paying tion in Greater New York, to 9,060 out monthly pension checks under its brand-new pension for the old ILA, with 4,405 chal­ lenges. However, immediately fol­ agreement with the Pacific Maritime Association, which went • lowing the election, the AFL-ILA into effect January 1, 1954. Payment of the first pension From Article Xllf, Section 6 The new benefit applies only to asked the NLRB to throw it out, benefits, scaled from $65 up to retirement after October 1, 1953, "Before assuming office, every charging intimidation and violence $100 a month, plus social security, but is broadened to include retire­ oificer, port agent, and patrol­ took place at the San Franci^o ment as far back as Januai-y 1, man shall take the following oath: headquarters meeting and other 1950, when the SUP Welfare Plan Use Only One 'I do solemnly swear that I will SUP branch meetings around the went into effect. In such cases, re­ country. Seventy SUP members tired members will receive the dif­ faithfully execute the duties of Mali Address have already qualified under the ference between what they are get­ of the SlU, and I Seafarers with beefs regard­ provisions of the pension agree­ ting under social security or Fed­ ing slow payment of monies will, to the best of my ability, ment signed by the union and the eral old-age benefits and $100. This due from various operators in protect and preserve the Consti­ shipowners group three months would amount to about $30-40 back wages and disputed over­ tution of this Union and the wel­ ago. Following the SUP-PMA sign­ more for these men. time should first check wheth­ ing, the SlU-affiliated Marine Fire­ An additional feature of the pen­ fare of the membership'." er they have a proper mailing men, Oilers and Watertenders ne­ sion contract is a disability clause address on file with the com­ gotiated a similar agreement. under which $50 a month will be pany. SIU headquarters offi­ paid out at any age to disabled Have $800,000 Reserve cials point out that reports men with 15 years in the industry received from several opera­ Provisions of the "pension pro­ tors show checks have been gram, which is being financed ini­ within a span of 20 years, plus an mailed to one address while tially out of a special $800,000 re­ added $10 for each child. Every elected official upon assujn-. Voluntary Program a beef on the same score is serve fund from the SUP Welfare ing office must take this oath, sent from another, thus creat­ Plan, enable SUP oldtimers to re­ However, the pension program is which he is recfuired to obe/com­ ing much difficulty in keeping tire at age 60 with $65 a month on fully voluntary. There is no com­ accounts straight. Seafarers proof of having worked 20 years pulsion to retire at 65 if a man pletely. Any violation of the oath are urged to use one perma­ in the industry within a span of 25 does not want to. Once he accepts would lead to immediate disci­ nent address for mail .so that years. Two hundred days sailing the pension, however, he cannot plinary action under the terms of claims can be checked speedi­ time in a calendar year is counted again ship on jobs under SUP jur­ the Union Constitution. ly and payment made right as one year towards this figure. isdiction. It is expected that some away. Payments ?ire -c-^led upwards to 200 SUP men in "all can qualify $100 for retirement at 65. for pensions at present." , Sea Anchor Serves To Rescue Pup NLRB Backs AFL Claim Of Dock Vote Intimidation SUP Starts Paying Pension Benefits To Old-Timers •1 •- �tg^rmints tofi ^'r-:-\- -r ?"-^-- r-,r ~ Hamirf SSir lfltil SIU NEWSLETTER from WASHINGTON REVIEW of TRIALS and APPEALS a^!: CONDUCTED JULY• DECEMBER 1083 f Six monthf after Its precedeDt-settinf re^rt OB membership trials and appeals, the Union lo publishing here a second review of the operations of Its trials procedure under the SIU constitution. The. first report, believed to be the first time a union ever published a full record of internal di»* cipiihary measures, was carried in the July 10, 1953, issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. It consisted Of an accounting of all trials and appeals since the Union's new constitution went into effect nine months; be­ fore. The report was received with favorable icbmmehl by several daily newspapers wtiich canied full accounts of the precedent-setting action. The purpose of the first report was to show how the trials machinery was working out,, since this very important section of the constitution directly affects the rights of the membership. This second report brings matters up to date and will be followed from time to time by similar reports in the future. Careful Procedures _ Under the SIU constitution, carefully-designed procedures are provided to assure fair trials of ac­ cused members. These procedures have won con­ siderable praise from several members of Congress who were pleased with the manner in which the SIU constitution provided safeguards for its membership. The core of the trials system is the fact that all trial committees consist of rank and file members elected for each trial at special membership meet­ ings: No official is permitted to serve on such a committee. Trial procedures are hedged around with several safeguards. The charges first have to be read to membership meetings and accepted by the member­ ship. The accused must receive proper notification. He has the right to cross-examine, to confront ac­ cusers and to call witnesses. He can get assistance from any Union member in preparing his defense, provided, of course, that the member is willing to do so. File Specific Charges Charges themselves must be filed under headings specified in the constitution. Maximum penalties are also specified to assur^ that the punishment fits the crime. The right of appeal to a rank and file appeals committee carries the safeguards one step further. In the six months covered by the report there have been just nine trials and three appeals, in­ dicating that the trials procedure has been uSed sparingly and with great care. In the thfee appeals cases, sentence was upheld in one, reduced in the second and reversed in the third on the grounds that the accused was unable to be present at his trial because of physical disability. .. August 13, 1953 Accused: M-743: Accuser: Bennie Gonzalez G-4. Charges: Misconduct aboard ship. Drunk and failed to turn to to cook until 4:30 PM on sailing day. Brought Union into dis­ repute through drunkenness and constant vilification of, ship­ mates, causing hard feelings among crew. Refused to co­ operate with Union representative in discharging official duties, disrupting patrolman's attempts to square away beefs and conduct other business. Trial Committee: W. J. Reidy R-4, C. P. Benway B-299, Ed­ ward Robeson R-258, C. Palmer P-13. Findinos: Expulsion on first count, six months suspension on second count, $50 fine on third count. (SEE APPEALS). October 22, 1953 Accused: F-32; Accuser: Ernest B. Tilley T-2. Charges: Shipped September 23, 1953 and quit ship Septem­ ber 28. Two days later crew was laid oft. Accused came to hail claiming to have been laid off, and a.sked for his ship­ ping eard back. Shipped subsequently on 3rd cook's job, but was recognized by former shipmates who asked why he got bis card back. It was then that dispatcher learned the man had-quit the ship and had not been laid off with the rest • of the crew, consequently accused wa* charged with making false report with intent to deceive to get shipping card back In violation of shipping rules. Trial Committee: Edward Robinson R-258, S. F. Schuyler S-1S8, A. H. Anderson A-11, A. Gonzales G-119. Findings: Guilty. Fined $50 to be paid,'plus back dues, before shipping again. October 22, 1953 Accused: M-118: Accusers: Jim Colder G-73, Alan Hacdonald M-6. Charges; Accused left ship without permission, was fired by steward and a new baker ordered. Accused subsequently returned to ship but was informed by patrolman that a re­ placement had already been sent. -When replacement arrived Be was told there was no job. He contacted Union and head­ quarters, in turn. Instructed steward to sign on new man and have accused sign off. Accused had been off ship approx­ imately 2V> hours on sailing day without notifying department bead. Trial Committee: Edward Robinson R-258, 8. P. Schuyler S-168, A. H. Anderson A-11, A. Gonzales G-119, U. Berkenbeins H-83. , . Findings: Charges dismissed because accusers were not present to press same as required under constitution. fit. f. r. Schuylw S-IM. A. Gonial*! G-119. H. Hcrkenheina PIRJIUS*: Committe* found accused had opportunity to ship flU b&t bad shippad NMU Instead aven thousb shipping was at peak during period covered. Found guilty and expuislon raconunendcd. December 31. 1S93 Accusad: P-193: Accuser: George Ruf R-1. Chargas! Accused requested time off until noon on sailing day. Chief electrician granted same. Accused did not return unta 3 PM. When chief eiectricUn requested that they get together on taking time off. accused declared he would take time off whenever he pleased. Accused further made himself a nuisance to crew during trip by attempting to throw weight around and threatening to bring three men in engine depart­ ment on charges. When accused's behavior was reported to patrolman* and he was confronted, he threatened to "get" the chief electrician. Trial Committee: A. Mosher M-95. R. Barnes B-93S. R. Albanesc A-267. R. Griffith G-22S. H. Llbby I.-403. Findings: Guilty. $90 fine, suspension for three months. Suspension firom sailing Isthmian ships for 13 months. December 31. 1093 Accused: A-212: Accuser: Paul Sanford S-S. . Charges: Deliberate failure and refusal to join ship.-Accused left vessel In Baltimore for non-emergency personal business when he could have paid off properly ten- hours later in Philadelphia: Ship sailed shorthanded as.a result. Trial Committee: A. Mosher M-95. R. Hrmes B-938. R. Albanese A-267, R. Griffith G-225, H. Libby L-402. Findings: Guilty. Fine of $50 to be paid after first trip. July 16, 1953 ' Accusad: P-270; Accuser: Steve Cardullo C-1. Charges: Blasted Union representative while latter was executing his duties. Made derogatory remarks about repre­ sentative's ability to settle disputes. Destroyed Union litera­ ture placed aboard ship for crew. Trial Committee: G. Johnston J-10. A. Beardon B-204. C. Clark C-139, C. Baggs B-120. E. Gonyea G-191. ^ Findings: Recommend expulsion on first count. Two year's suspension and $50 fine on second count. (SEE APPEALS). November 19, 1953 Accused: L-433: Accusers; Patrick J. McCann M-12, Leon N. Johnson J-2. Charges: Signed aboard SS Edith, September 17, 1953. Served supper drunk. September 28, Pasadena, Texas. Failed to turn to following morning and served supper drunk in same evening. Served supper drunk October 10 at Warners, NJ. Failed to turn to for breakfast and part of dinner next day. On October 17, while In Boca Grande turned to for dinner in drunken condition. October 18, turned to drunk for supper, caused dissension and arguments, failed to set up in time for supper. Trial Committee: James A. Long L-382. Pt J. Dorrian D-256, W. Rogowski R-24, Luciano Ramos R-150, R. F. D'Ferrafiat D-24. Findings: Guilty. Suspension for six months, $50 fine. October 22, 1953 Accused: K-40: Accusers: -Rex-E. Dickey D-8, F. A. Stansbuj-y S-^. Charges: Drunk and failed to stand watches while at sea. missing work four days in a row. Quit ship in New York and did not return' for payoff. Trial Committee: W. H. Haxon M-775, Clyde F. Carlson C-136, John D. Cummins C-417. C. Thompon T-189. D. Shuler 8-488. Findings:. Fined total of $200. Guilty on two counts. August 37, 1953 Accused: B-522: Accusers: Martin Kouns K-3, Paul Warren w-a Charges: Drinking and raising roof at payoff. Interfering with payoff. Taking punch at patrolman while latter was cairying out his duties. Refusal to cooperate with Union representatives. Trial Committee: George McFall M-819, Samuel BaUey B-468, Fred Shala S-604, Louis Suslovitz S-34, P. N. O'Connor,, P-St Findings; Guilty on three eounts. Fined 3150 and two years' suspension. December 17, 1953 Accused: C-480: Accuser! Charles Allen A-9. Charges: Neglected duties aboard ship In each. port. Brought Union' into disrepute through drunkenness, drunken antics and interference with patrolman. Refused to turn to although steward requested he do so. Refused to report to hall after payoff, as per instructions from patrolman. Trial Committee: R. J. Moylan M-814, A. M. Lester 31322, - D. Barry B-400, H. D. Braunstein B-481, J. Ward W-374. Findings: Guilty on three counts. Back dues to be paid, and $150 fine due after first trip. APPEALS TO HEADQUARTERS APPE COMMITTEE Qctober 21, 1953 Appealer: M-743, Nature of conviction: Expulsion, 950 fine and suspension' for six months on three counts for misconduct aboard ship, drunkenness and failure to turn to,'vilification of shipmates, disruption of patrolman's ' attempts to square . away beefs, refusal to cooperate with Union representative in discharge of duties. Appeals Committee: F. Braun B-200, B. Williams W-55, H. Bilde It'371, 1. Rosvoid R-438, J. Crews C-142, J. F, Thomson T-204, A. Gowder G-352. • Findings: Trial committee's verdict upheld. September jO, 1953 Appealer: P-270. Nature of conviction: Expulsion from Union, two years^ sus­ pension and $50 fine. Blasted Philadelphia port agent , while latter was executing his duties. Made derogatory remarks about agent's ability to settle disputes. Destroyed Union literature placed aboard. Appeals. Committe*: A. T. Arnold A-147. J. A. Anderson A-253, Alexander Dudde D-83, John JeUetU J-99i William Vaughan V-92. Findings: Penalty of expulsion rescinded. Two years! suspeiuion rescinded. Fined $100 to be paid after first trip. August 13, 1993 • Appealsr: H-133. Nature of conviction: Suspended for one year, fined '980 on , Accused; ,No. 25908; Accuser: Paul Sanford $-9. Charge ci deliberate failure to join ship. . . . Charges: Accused shipped on Magnpiia State, a National Appeals Committee: R. Hernandez H-8a, W. Cutter* €'^559, Siaritime Union 'ship, Deceihber 1, 1052, from San Franctsco. A. Dudde D-83, F. Radzuila B-jiSl. J. L. Gomes G.-196; J. .Hp made three trips on the above-named ship, paying Off May Anderson A-233. -. , «, 1953. Accusep .in violation of constitutional clause provid­ ' . Findings: It Wa$ learned that the accused was in the hos­ ing'fo^ denial of mmilbership'to'those who advocate or give pital and was unable to-'answer , charges against-bins- Decision '•id: to prinilpals and policies ol NastUe or dual organlsatlen.; bf trial committee rescinded and accused restored,to good Trial Commtttee: Edwardf.BobiRSOH; ttl298, ,Ai B,^^ Andersow < - standing:'^* «.;S. . -t• October 22, 1993 .. ' ' ' ' === ' • -I Americaa diipowiicni still are fur apart QB a Bumber of Impoi'tant principles and arc divided into many caipps, each with individual offices in the Capital City, as the second aession of the 83rd Congresa begins to get down to business. Perhaps the biggest of these groups, from the standpoint of finan­ cial backing and in pure numbers, is the American Merchant Marine Institute (formerly National Federation of American Shipping), com­ posing both subsidized and' non-subsidized members. One of the major objectives of this group will continue to be, an effort to keep intact the present operating subsidy scheme imder the 1835 Merchant Marine Act. Another shipowner group, the Association of American Ship Owners, made up of non-subsidized lines only^ is preparing once again a major effort to tear dowif the subsidy parity principle in an effort to set up a straight wage subsidy that would be made available to all US lines in the foreign trade, and based on the difference between Amer­ ican and competing foreign maritime wage levels. < A newcomer to the Washington field is the Pacific Steamship As­ sociation, which, only recently opened up its own office here, after refusing to go along in the AMMI set-up. PSA is made up of . those lines operating out of US West Coast ports. Still another group, the American tramp shipowners, also is rep­ resented in the Capital City. Although the tramps also are very much subsidy-minded, they will not make any real bid in the'near future to amendment of the law to become qualified for,^ subsidy. Although the subsidy matter is foremost in the minds of most large American steamship lines, it is not likely that Congress, either this • year or>ven next, will make any major changes in that feature of the law. • itt • ^ Definitely net pleased with,the progress made to date in selling the Mariner-type ships to private American lines, Louis S. Rpthschild, Maritime Administrator, has started his own campaign to get rid of them. He is resorting to speeches, and in his latest one, delivered re­ cently," insists that operating results of the Mariners have revealed some rather impressive figures. Rothschiid says that on the economy side, some of his figures show that fuel consumption, as compared to Victory ships, has been 9 percent lower; that the operating cost of Mariners has been somfe 20 percent less, per measurement ton mile than the cost on- other Government-owned ships under -charter; and that one of the Mariners, in an Atlantic crossing, averaged better than 21 knots, making the crossing in six days, four hours and 40 minutes. 4 t 4 One of the real dangers facing the American merchant marinew pointed up so many times before, is the fact, that more than 80 per­ cent of the ships now in use will become obsolete during a short peViod beginning in 1962. * A sound long-range program to insure a strong merchant fleet, is as essential to the national welfare as a strong army, navy or air force, but a big issue is—the shipowners want the Government to partic­ ipate in such a program, to encourage it, possibly even beyjond the construction subsidy stage. On the other hand, the Government, un­ der present policy, is attempting to wean the industry away from Governmemt support, and is in no mood to take the lead in what it believOs to be the primary obligation of .^hc industry itself. 'if i • if Government maritime agencies, notably the Maritime Administra­ tion and US Coast Guard, are making an extensive hunt to find out just what has happened to inactive merchant marine officers. There are supposed to be, currently, some 158,000 licensed inactive merchant marine officers, in addition to 110,000 licensed active officers, but the big: question is—ndialr happened to them. The (^vemment would like to know thie extent to which licensed officers are getting jobs ashore— where they are.located—in case they are needed in a future emergency. ]!i^any of them get shore jobs; but continue to hang on to their licenses. i i^ if The Commerce Department plans to Install several different types of improved propulsion equipment on some old Liberty ship? and to make limited structural changes which it believes will result in a 50 percent increase in sea efficiency of those vessels. If the Congress ap­ proves the project, Commerce will have production models and other data to facilitate a prompt, efficient full mobilization conversion pro­ gram. The whole projected program is expected, to go a long way in over­ coming one of our major defense weaknesses and is certainly a proper area of Government activity. In addition, the plan is to experiment on .these same ships with new cargo handling devices. If the tests work out as the Government expects, the defense poten­ tial of our mothball fleets may be improved by some 50 percent. if if if 'The period of validity Of port security cards has been extended by the US Coast Guard from two to six years from the date of issuance. The practice I9 the past has been to limit the validity of these security cards to two years. The Coast Guard feels that it is not deemed propriate or necessary toTcquire the ifescreening of holders of Coast Guard Port Security Cards and the reissuance of cards at this time. if i i. In order to ^arry 'out recommendations made last year, legislation was introduced edrly in the current Congressional session to liberalize social security, which, among other things, would provide such benefits for American citizens employed on vessels of foreign registry by Ameri­ can employers. Since 1954 is an election, yeat*, the measure is hound to have strong support from both major parties. The President's social security provides that about 10,000,000 persons would be added to the 70,000,000 now covered. �Jwiiaiqr 1|64 $EAF4REHSr Lftg Top the Niiii TREASURY SOLVES $160,000 THEFT—The theft of $160,000 in $20 bills from the Bureau of Printing and Engraving was solved when a Bureau employee, and several others were arrested with the stolen money in theijp possession. The theft was discovered because of the lightness of paper that was substituted for the real bills in the pack­ ages. The real money apparently went out the front door in a bulky coat with large pockets. The Bureau has long examined all packages leaving the building but now it seems likely that a daily search of each employee will be conducted. i t i BLIZZARD BLANKETS EAST COAST—A heavy snowstorm hit the East Coast from Maine to Virginia paralyzing much road and rail traffic throughout the area. It was the first major sijowstorm of the winter season and came at a time when all of Europe was equally hit by falls which have snowed in thousands of small villages and isolated homes, particularly in Scandinavia and the Alps Mountains. NAVY OFFICERS ORDERED TO CARRY SWORDS- -The Navy has ordered its officers to carry swords once again with their dress uni­ forms restoring a practice that was discontinued at the outbreak of World War II. The Navy, in its an­ nouncement, said that the order was made to restore "preirtige" in the service, but others thought it would make Navy officers the butt of many pointed jokes. In order to give swordmakers a chance to catch up with the demand, the or­ der will apply only to the rank of captain and up for the time being. COMMUNISTS ASK NEW TALKS IN KOREA—North Ko­ rean and Chinese Communists have asked the US to resume peace talks that*"were broken off in December. The talks had dead­ locked over the question of wheth­ er the Soviet Union should par­ ticipate as a neutral nation-. It is • not known when they will get underway again, npw that nearly 22,000 anti-Communist UN prisoners have been returned to UN custody. 4. 4. 5> JET AIRLINER CRASHES—A British Comet jet airliner crashed in the Medlteranean near the island of Elba, killing 35 passengers and crew. As a resdlt, the British have withdrawn all the jets from service to investigate the cause of the mysterious crash which took place in clear flying weather. The Comets hav.e been used on South African and Middle East runs and can do better than 500 miles an hour. ^ $1 STORM BOILS OVER FARM PROGRAM—A certain Congress fight is seen over President Eisenhower's proposal that parity supports for various farm products be made flexible instead of rigid as at present. The present law calls for price supports at 90 percent of the parity level and is strongly backed by Congressmen fronl farm areas. It has led to piling up of huge surpluses, as farmers, unable to sell in the open market at better than the 90 percent price, have turned produc­ tion over to the Government. At present the Government owns $2Vi billions in farm products. PagC' SarcB Seitfaref'sr^ii^^ Seafarer Herbeirt ^-Red" Braunstifein 'has time how those, niekelf attd dimes contributed to'the March of Dimes in the anti-polio campaign can'add up. 'Braunstein, whose wife has been confined since Christmas, 1952, for treatment of infan­ tile paralysis, had been donat-t ing for years to the annual March of Dimes appeal on the ship, but now he knows at first hand how important the drive is. For him, at any event, the fact that the anti-polio campaign is the only fund officially endorsed by the SIU membership, has real meaning today, and he's one of its strongest boosters. The 31-year-6ld Seaferer, who has been sailing SIU ships for al­ most ten years, has good cause for his enthusiastic support of the drive against polio. His wife Marguerite has been a patient at Rancho Los Amigos Hospital in Los Angeles since her third week as a polio victim, and even with the heavy medical and hospital fees, which ran $728.19 per month for the Mrs. Marguerite Braunstein, wife of Seafarer Herbert "Red" past year, he's Braunstein, sits in chair and breathes with aid of iron-lung device Braunstein been able to keep called a "Monahan" in Rancho Los Amigos Hospital, Los Angeles. his head above water, financially. With polio victim is daughter Jan, on lap, and sister Ethel Francis. Foundation Helps bills because it is devoted to that an effort to pay his way as much Braunstein points out that the purpose. As a result, he periodical­ as he can. Infantile Paralysis - Foundation ly pays what he feels he can safe­ Can Move Head steps in to bear the bulk of all ly carry, and the Foundation cov­ Mrs. Braunstein, hospitalized ers the rest of the bill. If not for since mid-December of 1952, is that, considering the hospital rates completely paralyzed except that and the amount of care needed, she can move her head slightly. he'd have been wiped out long ago. Taking advantage of this, she's One of the major activities of learned to pass her time by paint­ The LOG is interested in col­ the National Foundation involves ing neckties, napkins and similar lecting and printing photo­ financial aid to the families of polio articles by holding a paintbrush in patients in meeting the heavy ex­ her mouth. Through the aid of a graphs showing what seagoing pense of treatment, and much of special, battery-run iron lung call­ was like in the old days. All the funds contributed to the March ed a "Monahan," she's been taught you oldtimers who have any of Dimes Drive each year goes for to breath by herself and is already old mementos, photographs of able to do so for up to 28 minutes that purpose. Other funds, of course, go into at a time. A hose from the machine shipboard life, pictures of research and developnient of new leads to a sort of plastic bubble set ships or anything that would equipment for the treatment of on her chest, which helps her to show how seamen lived, ate breath. polio victims. and worked in the days gone Needed Wheelchair The couple have one child, a by, send them in to the LOG. Thus, Braunstein, who sails AB daughter, Jan, two and a half years Whether they be steam or sail, and bosun, stated that when he old, who visits her mother fre­ around the turn of the cen­ was caught short and his wife quently, but can't quite understand tury. during the first world needed a special-built wheelchair why her mother can't move about war and as late as 1938, the that ran about $285, the Foundation like other kids' parents. Thanks to LOG is interested in them all. picked up the tab. In his turn, he the efforts of the Foundation, We'U take care of them and declared, he's been putting aside Braunstein hopes she'll be doing return your souvenirs to you. whatever he can every payoff in that before Jan gets much older. Olde Photos Wanted by LOG >• YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH SEAFARERS GUIDE TO BETTER BUYING Keep Up to Date On Insurance Seafarers who are war veterans and have kept their GI insurance in force should review these valuable policies to make sure they are getting all possible benefits, the choice of beneficiary is up to date, an alternative benefi­ ciary is named, and the method of payment of proceeds from insurance is the most isuitable. This question of how insurance is to be paid to the beneficiary is one that non-vets who have private insur­ ance policies should also think about. One point for ex-GI's is that there is a bargain in dis­ ability insurance available to them. At a small extra cost, any vet who still has his service insurance in force can have a rider attached to his policy assuring him payments in case he becomes totally disabled. Not many men seem to know about this provision because only one out of every 140 who hold Government policies has taken advantage ©fit. Any vet whose GI insurance is still in force can have the total-disability income provision added. It will pay $5 a month for each $1,000 of GI insurance you carry, if you become totally disabled. A man who has the full $10,000 GI policy could get enough of the total-disability coverage to pay him $50 a month if he'became totally disabled. ' The GI disability-income provision is especially valuable for Seafarers since many commercial companies selling disability insurance accept only white-collar workers, es. . peciaUy those firms Mdiich: have 4he lowest .prices for this •ftype of ins;pr{mcc. M^ny other companies charge Sea­ farers and other industrial workers much more for dis­ ability insurance than they do white-collar people like bookkeepers. The cost of the GI disability rider is low. A man with a GI term insurance policy at age 35 would pay $1.42 a year for each $1,000 of insurance he carries. On a $10,000 policy which would pay $50 a month for total disabilitj', the cost would be $14.20 a year in addition to the premium for the life insurance itself. ' ,• One of the best features of the GI disability insurance is *that it is a genuinely non-cancellable lifetime policy. Such lifetime disability riders on Insurance policies are rare these days. In fact, the tendency of commercial cas­ ualty companies to cancel insurance when a man has suf­ fered even one or two illnesses has become notorious. • Some, companies claim to issue "non-cancellable" dis­ ability policies. But these have a hidden joker too. They can be cancelled by the company when the policy comes up for renewal if you no longer look like, a good risk. Payments Start After Six Months The GI disability payments start after an insured per­ son has been totally disabled for six consecutive months. There is no payment for shorter illnesses, as some of the cojstlier commercial policies provide. However, it's more vital to protect yourself from total disability, which is the real disaster to a wage-earner, than short illnesses. ' All a GI policy-holder needs do to add the disability provision is to make written application at the nearest VA. office, and furnish satisfactory proof of good health. The 4. 'VA will provide the necessary physical exam. In any insurance policy, whether GI or not, you $eu- Written exclusively for THE SEAFARERS LOG. by Sidney Margolius, Leading Expert on Buying erally have a choice of optional payments of the proceeds of the insurance to your beneficiaries if you pass away. In GI insurance, for example, there are four optional methods of payment: as a lump sum; in monthly install­ ments for a period of three to twenty years as designated beforehand; monthly installments for life with 120 month­ ly payments guaranteed, or monthly installments for life with payments equal to the face amount of the policy guaranteed. The insured person generally has the right to decide or change the form of paj'ment without the beneficiar>''s ' knowledge or consent. However, it is desirable to discuss this with the beneficiary, especially if it's a wife with children. To some extent the answer depends qn the wife's busi­ ness experience. Money left wUh an insurance company to be paid out monthly usually earns three per cent in­ terest. A business-wise woman might be able to earn more by Investing it herself. One solution is to plan that the money should be paid out during the years when the children are young and the wife needs help most. For example, you could elect to have the money paid to your wife over a period of ten years. 'With GI insurance, she would thus get $9.61 a month for each $1,000 of insurance for ten years. Or if your children are older and you'd like your wife to have an income for her own use oVer a longer period, you might elect to have the money paid out over the pe­ riod pntil she became eligible for Social Security old-age benefits. For example, if you chose to hav6 the money paid but oyer 20 years, your beneficiary would get $5.51 a month for each $1,000 of insurance. �ElcU SEAFARERS LOC Juinarr *2, 1M4 Sallor^Oies Back To Sea CASH BENEFITS SEAFARERS WELFARE, VACATION PLANS REPORT ON BENEFLTS PAID From Back In New York, Seafarer Olavi Kivikoski (left) registers at headquarters after' returning by plane from Finland, where he landed in October after completing a successful four-and-a-half month crossing of the North Atlantic single-handed in a 30-foot schooner. He made the trip across the ocean in his own two-masted ship, the Turquoise. Dispatcher £. B. Tilley is at right. Once-Blinded 51U Man Sailing Again . ^V: |- 1- I «>-• ' No. Scafafers Receiving Benefits this Period Average Benefits Paid Each Seafarer Total Benefits Paid this Period WELFARE, VACATION^BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD Hospital Benefits Death Benefits Disability Benefits Maternity Benefits Vacation Benefits Total i7, After more than three years out of action because of blindnesSj Seafarer Phil Pron has just completed his first trip since he went back to sea. His three month-ten day voyage on the Strathport, was, as he> put it, "wonderful." aged as a result of scar tissue, he Many Seafarers will recall volunteered to sacrifice the sight WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAID PREVIOUSLY the story of Pron's recovery of of that eye so that Pron might see sight, made possible through the again. A corneal transplant proved donation of a cornea by a fellow- a success, and after many long Seafarer, Eric Joseph. Pron and months of treatment, Pron was Hospital Benefits Paid Since Tulv 1. 1950 * Joseph were in the Staten Island certified as fit for duty again. Death Benefits Paid Since Tulv 1. 1950 * USPHS hospital together when Quite a Few Changes Joseph learned of Pron's plight. Getting back in harness, Pron Disability Benefits Paid Since May 1. 1952 * 9/s e> Since he had limited vision in one said, was a great feeling, although of his own eyes, which was dam- in the last three years he found Maternity Benefits Paid Since April 1. 1952 * quite a few changes. All of the Vacation Benefits Paid Since Feb. 11. 1952 * crewmembers, with the exception of one oiler, were strangers to him, Total but they had all heard of him through the pages of the SEA­ * Date Benefits Bcnsn FARERS LOG. He noticed too, that there have been quite a few im­ provements in working rules and WELFARE, VACATION PLAN ASSETS other conditions since his last trip in May, 1950. Not the least of these was the novel experience of col­ Vacation ** Reversing his stand of last Octo­ lecting vacation pay. Cash on Hand ^^Ifare .23 "We had a real good gang ber, Louis S. Rothschild, Maritime Administrator, last week approved aboard," Pron said, "and a good Vacation the sale of the Puerto Rico, pas­ steward's department headed up Estimated Accounts Receiyable OO senger ship formerly owned by the by Tony Schiavone. It was a fine Bull Line, to a Swiss citizen. The trip with stops in Karachi, Bombay DS Government Bonds (Welfare^ vessel will be transferred to Pana­ the Persian Gulf and Algiers be­ Real Estate (Welfare) manian Registry. fore heading for home. The 441-foot ship was purchased "Christmas and New Year's was Other Assets - Training Ship (Welfare) lf90U last year by Nicolo Rizzi, a citizen spent aboard, with all hands en­ of Switzerland, for the purchase joying a pleasant party." // TOTAL ASSETS price of $500,000, but final ap­ Pron, who began sailing with the proval of the sale was withheld SIU back in 1946, after two years GMMBNTSi until recently by the Maritime at sea, says he certainly regrets Administration. The sale-transfer the three years that he lost, but is had been rejected by the maritime out to make up for lost time now. agency at the time of the trans­ "I'm hoping," he said, "to catch a action, but was approved upon re­ ship some day with Eric Joseph and make a trip together. That would examination. Announced plans for the vessel be like old times all over again." call for it to be operated in the immigrant passenger business, tun­ ning between Bremerhaven, Le Havre, London and Quebec. It will join another vessel of the company engaged in thp same trade, the Under the rules of the Va­ Arosa Kulm. According to infor­ cation Plan as set forth by the mation, the ship is expected to be remodeled from a hrst-class pas­ trustees, a Seafarer must ap­ ply within one year of the senger berth load of 200 to carry payoff date of his oldest dis­ between 600-700 passengers. charge in order to collect his The Puerto Rico, 7,115-gross full vacation benefits. If he tons and 23 years old, formerly presents any discharge whose operated between New York and SuhmUUd Al Kerr, Assistimt Adminisirator payoff date is more than a the Caribbean ports of St. Thomas, year before the date of his va­ VI, and Sah Juan, PR. It had been cation application, he will lose la idle status for almost one year, out on- the sea time covered going into lay-up last March. At­ by that particular discharge. tempts to sell the vessel last year resulted In imly one bid front a- Don't sit on those discharges. Bring, them- in and collect the All these are youn without contFibuting a smgle hickd on yptir f>aEt-r CoUecting Sin beneK stael coaqtany whkh intended to money that ie^lue 6e ypu. fits is cssy, winder it's for hospital, birth, disability; or death—Yeu get finst-rete: peescm^ : aecBp it; before the Swiss buyer eeme alenii; 'servicw-iaimedietely-'-your.Unions.j?e|u*eseiiliitivest.: .- 2££aii:a US Okays Sale Of Puerto Rico To Swiss Co. li- I 91 , ik>^\ *'- ©. •f Doti^t Wail, Get Vacation Pay llaii7 men when being released from the hospital are bailing to file for their hospital benefits within the Tour teen day period required by the Plan. Any hospital benefits not received in the hospital should be applied for in writing within fourteen (H) days of discharge from the ospitaly to the Administrator directly. During the month of January so far, the Flan has paid out forty-fbur (44) maternity benefits. The breakdown of the above was twenty (20) boys and twenty-four (24) girls. •/K #• •-• fe' '" •' . •. and, iremember this. • • ;.vv„ ••• • ' -.•-••I ; * �laavary St. 1984 SEAFARERS LOG Pace Nine UNION TALK By KEITH TERPB The signing of another "sweetheart pact" between the Atlantic Refining Company and the Atlantic Maritime Employees Union this month, as "union and management again abandoned all pretense of actually negotiating, effectively bars, for the time being, any all-out organizing efforts in the fleet. But although we are temporarily shut out, we are far from being wiped out. Our campaign has already en­ tered a new phase; Atlantic will find out that we are by no means fin­ ished in the fleet. Our own men are still getting hired, despite company efforts to screen them out of prospective employees, and added to the majority among those who voted for us in the election and who still remain in the fleet, they comprise a sizable number. Yet although we are solid­ ifying our strength and enjoy a much better position today than we did when the Atlantic drive actually began, there is still a great deal Esse barge lies partially submerged in aftermath of collision with tanker Atlantic States in the Sabineto be done before we can make our move in the fleet. Neches canal. No men were injured in the second recent collision involving an Atlantie tanker. Seafarers Urged To Seek Atlantic Jobs There is still a necessity now, more than ever before, for Seafarers to.take a.crack at getting into the company. Having sailed SlU-contriicted ships, they are acknowledged the best salesmen of our way of life, our contracts, our conditions and the benefits available through PHILADELPHIA.—Hearings by a Coast Guard panel investigating the tragic collisioh proper trade union representation. They can perform a valuable serv­ ice on these ships because they have all the answers at their fingertips of two Atlantic tankers ended last Friday without any decision announced as yet. Two SIU for the numerous questions about the SIU that come up in the course men were among the nine dead. of the day to day activities aboard ship. Meanwhile, it was revealed It is true that many of the men who were openly for the SIU and from Port Arthur that a third nine men were lost after they crash. Coast Guard officers in the stayed that way in the first drive are being hardtimed. But those who Atlantic tanker, the Atlantic went over the side of the ship. area are investigating the incident. have remained in Atlantic have a big stake in our future success and States, was involved in another Both ships were heading out at The. SIU men lost on the Dealer they are willing to take a little guff now and bide their j;ime until the mishap on January 6, when it col­ the time; the States for Newark, were Frank Pomeroy, AB, who re­ shoe is on the other foot. Some of them sailed our ships during vaca­ lided head-on with an Esso barge NJ, and the barge under tow for ceived book membership during tions and time off from the company and got first-hand knowledge of in the Sabine-Neches Canal. No New Orleans. Afterwards, the the Atlantic drive, and John I. the things that were worth fighting for, not only in terms of dollars injuries were reported in the States returned to Atlantic's At- Waller, FWT, who entered the and cents, but also in terms of real security and that mighty intangible, reco terminal where it was un­ fleet less than three weeks before the feeling of personal dignity which can be enjoyed only by free loaded, and than went into the the accident. Waller's last SIU seamen. The story in the last issue shipyard in Mobile for repairs to ship was the Seanan (Stratford). of the LOG dealing with the Having seen all that and enjoyed a small portion of it for a few the bow. The barge was refloated The full $2,500 death benefit was collision involving the Atlan­ days or weeks, they came back to Atlantic with a renwed belief in the and towed to the Gulfport ship­ paid out to the beneficiaries of tic Dealer and Atlantic Engi­ SIU way of life. The pity of it ail is that more of their shipmates yards. No fires resulted from the both men. neer referred to actions of the didn't avail themselves of the same opportunity. They might then have third mate following the col­ felt a little differently in the final analysis. lision. References to the third Future Policy Being Formulated mate were inadvertently re­ For the immediate future then, while we assess what's to be done ported as fact, whereas they and the best days of doing it, we are suspending any concerted efforts .should A former member of the Sailors Union of the Pacific and have been reported as at shoreside contacts of our people on the dock and at the gate where onetime editor of the SIU Canadian District's "Canadian allegations which were based the ships come in. Despite their importance, it is the Union's feeling Sailor" has announced plans for a new monthly publication on reports from alleged eye­ at this time that these contacts can only serve to expose SIU men to for merchant seamen to be pub­ witnesses immediately after the company and the AMEU, and thereby needlessly expose them to lished on the West Coast. the collision, when great ex­ further hardtiming tactics on the ships and in the anchorage. Don D. Brown, editor and pub­ paper (the same as the SEAFAR­ citement and confusion pre­ In the interim, we are urging our people in the fleet to,, keep in lisher of the new enterprise, says ERS LOG) dedicated to those who vailed. touch with headquarters and the Philadelphia organizing office by mail the first issue of follow the sea for a living. and telephone contact Vhen they come off the ship. For our part, we At one time a frequent contribu­ the "Eight Bells" will periodically publish a special newsletter to keep the men abreast Texas crash although the barge tor of prose and poetry to the will be out some of what's happening on the other ships around them and of Union was partially sunk. time this month LOG, Brown began sailing in 1942 policy as it is formulated. In this way, when the time is ripe for it, and will be dis­ when he joined the SUP. Shipping The tankers, Atlantic Dealer we'll be able to spring a lot of surprises and will have SIU people and the Atlantic Engineer, in­ tributed in the as AB and bosun for several years, throughout the fleet set to go to work on a quick campaign out in volved in the first acciaent, col­ Los Angeles-Long including World War II, he later the open. Beach area left the sea for a writing career. lided in the. early morning fog in Again we urge every Seafarer who has the opportunity to birddog the Delaware River when the aboard all in­ He was, for a short time, editor the Atlantic employment offices In Philadelphia and try and get into Dealer was attempting to find its coming merchant of the "Canadian Sailor," and later the fle^. That will enable things to work out a lot differently by the way to an anchorage and rammed ships and at var- for a small town California daily. Brown end of the campaign. Until then, this is the last column from this de­ the after port side of the Engineer, i o u s maritime Publication offices for "Eight partment. As usual, the membership will be kept informed of de­ which was already anchored wait­ union halls in the area. The new Bells" are at 836^^ Marine Avenue, velopments as they happen at regular membership meetings and ing for the fog to lift. The fatal­ publication will be presented in Wilmington, not far from the SIU through the SEAFARERS LOG.. ities were all off the Dealer. All the form of a tabloid-size news- hall there. Atlantic Tanker In Hew Crash I' II New Seaman's Paper Appears Cartoon History Of The SIU Canada SttJ Whipg Mteds The SIU Canadian District, with assists from the Getting nowhere in their attempt to rally support A&G District, took up the fight of-non-Communist on the phoney contract issue, Communist agitators in •seamOn abused by the jCommunist-led Canadian Sea­ the CSU stirred up trouble on the ships, threatened men's Union and began organizing in earnest. It acyounger seamen and finally resorted to open violence. , .. cepted the contract over which th^.,,GS5I,,]hi|dcCRUed , .'i;errqElsm,|^t..so .extr(pae.tkat< police, in some, towns . . ; • • (? ) f( ^ I'Vi.s "•<( f .p wew afraid'tO' buck'the party-lhiers.-: ' IS i j'.t•') 1 *h dts'PihDn.eyjstrifce. i\ Om SS By the end of April, 1949, the SIU had consolidated itself throughout Canada and the Communists were in full rout. Contracts were being honored and Cana­ dian seamen hailed the end of the phoney strike. Happy about their new gains, more than CSH Atth!Bdni''jtda«d -the-SlU.- • �V /i-1 =»Fare Tea . l.w»».. January t2. *1954 SEAfARERS tOC fSi'r JPORT JtEPORIV......... Baltimore: _, Shipping Weather Is Ceid In Bailimore w ®• "• •f' service in the country even with the high rate of fare, and this out­ fit has the gall to ask for an In­ crease in the rate. Yet, when it comes to giving their employees an increase in salary, they always complain they are not making any dough. It seems as though the stockholders in this outfit want the city to take over the operations which they don't want any part of. It seems as though the only solu­ tion to this problem is for private enterprise to petition the Public Service Commission here to run private lines. We are hoping that this will be accomplished as I am sure this would be beneficial to all Baltimoreans. The men in the Marine Hospital for the last week are Michael L; Ruta, Jay M. Deeds, Garland Stennett, Roy B. Gorson, Donald J. Hewson, Earl T. Erickson. Henry T. Miller, Robert D. Musselwhite, Roy M. Hawes, Charles M. Summerell, Benedict Klakowicz, Wil­ liam Middendorf, Lloyd J. Linthicum, Melvin Mason, Julian A. Blanco, Robert L. Lambert, Philip Costa, Leggett Clyde, Cloise Coats, Lawrence Czworkowsld, Francisco Mayo, Jessie A. Clarke, Jeff Davis, Raymond C. Myers, Michael J. Pugaczewski, Thomas Cox and Walter Sibley. Earl Sheppard Baltimore Fort Agent Shipping in tlie port of Balti­ more is at ebb tide at the present time and the future doesn't look very bright. We have several ships laying around that we expect to crew up in the near future, but there is nothing definite and I wouldn't advise any of the meihbers to come to Baltimore expect­ ing to ship out in a hurry. We do have one ship crewIng up here today that has been around here for several months, the Robin Mowbray (Seas), and we know that the men who take these Jobs will have been around here for . some time. Ships paying off here in the past two weeks were the Raphael Semmes, Bien­ ville and Yaka (Waterman): Eliz­ abeth, Mae and E V e 1 y;n (Bull); Marore, Bethore, Cubore, Santore, Chilore and Baltore (Ore), Marymar and Oremar of Calmar; ChrisDeeds tos-lil of Marine Shipping; Steel Designer of Isth­ mian and the Strathport of Strath4^ t more. Signing on were the Eliza­ Wilmington: beth and Evelyn; Marore, Bethore, Cubore, Santore, Chilore and Baltore; Oremar, Marymar and Bethcoaster of Calmar; and the Yaka. In-transit ships were Alcoa While we saw a slight slow down Pointer and Roaraer (Alcoa); Steel in shipping, it was nothing to be Scientist (Isthmian); Iberville of alarmed about. Waterman; Robin Trent of Seas In-transit ships in the past period and Bull's Ines. The work on the new building is were the Sweetwater of Metro going along now af a steady pace Petro; Waterman's Azalea City, and I am sure that there will be no Topa Topa, Hastings, Fairport end further changes in the plans as Afoundria; French Creek of Cities checked. The contractor, has em­ Service; Bloomfield's Anne Butler; ployed quite a few more men and Alcoa's Pegasus and Planter; Calunless something unforeseen hap­ mar's Seanaar and Massmar; Isth­ pens there is no reason why we mian's Steel Artisan, and the should not be in there no later Northwestern Victory of Victory Carriers. than the first of May. On the local scene, the Demo­ The SIU moved in its usual fine cratic candidates in the primary style to take care of its men when election are stepping up the tempo we visited the families of the two of their campaign and it looks like SIU men killed in the crash of the it will be quite a battle to see who Atlantic Dealer and Atlantic En­ will be the candidate in the gen­ gineer.' We squared away their eral election for the Governorship. immediate needs arid headquarters I must say at this time, that all was notified as to their future re­ these candidates appear capable of quirements. Both families were grateful to the SIU. doing a good job. During the recent bad weather We have quite a few oldtimers up and down the East Coast, Balti­ on the beach, including Jack more received Its share. We had Thompson, Jo Jo White, "Red" about seven inches of snow here Braum^in, Pete Privas and Dave which really tied up the traffic. As Barry. any of you fellows know^who have Sam Cohen had to use the Baltimore Transit Wilmington Port Agent Company's service here, there just wasn't any. I think that we- have about the poorest transportation SIU Hel|» Families Of Dead Aliaatic Seamen . ifi , t'-. t. PKt-' •- M' ii-t: s Throw fii For A Meetingsoh Under the rules of the SIU, any member can nominate himself for meeting chairman, reading clerk or any other post that may be up for elec­ tion before the membership, including committees, such as the tallying committees, finan­ cial committees, auditing com­ mittees and other groups named by the membership. Since SIU membership meet­ ing officers are elected at the start. of each meeting, those who wish to run for those - meeting offices can do so^ The Union also welcomes discussions, suggestions and motions on the business before the meeting. gaged in beating the boys at pin­ ochle, or vice versa. He says that if it wasn't for the SIU he would still be working for peanuts and having to take all kinds of abuse from ships' officers. Now, how­ Things are running along ever, thanks to an alert Union, he as a man should be. smoothly here as far as the SIU is respected Leroy Clarke is concerned, but not so good with Lake Charles Port Agent tlie other AFL unions in town. Shipping has been good here for New york: the past two weeks as we have shipped out 70 men in all rates and departments. Causing this rush were the Cities Service scows of Abiqua, Chiwawa, Bents Fort, Shipping for the past two weeks Government Camp, Lone Jack, has slowed down considerably. We Fort Hoskins and Winter Hill; Re­ paid off 13 ships, signed seven on public's Trafalgar and Petrol foreign articles and had 14 in Tanker's Bull Run. transit. We have plenty of men in all For the past period we had one ratings here. Sometimes, however, ship, the Dorothy of Bull, lay up. on the weekend we have to scurry However, in the next week or few around to get men as the boys are days we expect to crew the Wacosbashful or hiding with some of ta of Waterman and the Marina of the beautiful gals around here. We Bull. This will take a little slack have to resort to shipping a few out of the slow shipping. new men every now and then, but Ships paying off were the Steel as a general rule we always find Scientist, Hoosier Mariner and a man who has sailed with us. We Steel Traveler of Isthmian; Seadon't recommend that any one train's Louisiana; Republic (Tra­ come here unless he can carry falgar); Frances and Suzanne of himself for a few weeks. Bull; Council Grove and Chiwawa Building Strike of Cities Service; Robin Hood and On the Labor Front, the AFL Robin Gray of Seas; Michael of Building Trades and Construction Carras and Val Chem of Valentine. Council has all the contractors Signing On who are members of the Asso­ Signing on were the Hoosier ciated General Contractors shut down over a wage and working Mariner, Steel Traveler and Robin rules dispute, with the men hold­ Gray, in addition to Waterman's ing firm and determined to get Bienville, Raphael Semmes and their just demands. We are stand­ City of Alma; and the Robin Kirk ing by in case we are needed, and of Seas. ready to back up the boys as al­ Ships in transit were the Seaways. trains Savannah, Georgia, Texas, New York and New Jersey; Bull's We held a meeting here last week which was attended by 14 book- Beatrice, Suzanne and Ann Marie; members. Chair­ Waterman's Fairisle and Antinous; man was brother Isthmian's Steel Designer; Winter M. Launey, while Hill and Government Camp of Cit­ E. T. O'Mara ies Seiwice,' and the Republic of was recording Trafalgar.' . secretary. Lau­ Thanks Members ney hails from I would like to thank the mem­ that famous bership for their help on the water­ town ''Big front beef. It seems as though all Mamou." of our hard work was not in vain, We have one as It looks as though the NLRB O'Mara member laid up may call for a new election. If this from an auto accident, but he is happens all of us are going to able to be up and around having have to do a lot more volunteer only a busted jaw. Guess it's soup work to insure victory for our for him for awhile. brothers, the AFL-ILA. .So, when Among the boys here we have we ask for help, please pitch in and M. Beeching, "Whitey" Pritchett, give us a hand so that we can settle J. A. Coyne, J. P. Stanford, C. H. this beef and help get shipping Tullia, R. Thompson, F. Latimer, back to normal. The companies A. Hebert, B. C. Slaid, F. J. De- have been diverting their ships to' masi. Sr., I. W. Thompson, "Big other 'ports to avoid having them Otto" Pederson and others. tied up in case of a longshore O'Mara, by the way, comes from strike. Claude Simmons Missouri and sails in the black Asst. Secretary-Treasurer gang. At the moment he is en- Lake Charles: Mobile: Labor Front Aetivo; Shipping Good In La. Shipping Is Great; Uud AFL-ILA Drive Expect To Grew Two Vessels Next Week Sm HALJL OiMMCTOMr SIU, A&G District BALTIMORE .. .14 North Gay St. Earl Sheppard. Agent Mulberry 4340 BOSTON 276 State St. James Sheenan, Agent Richmond 2-0140 GALVESTON 308'A 23rd St. Keith Alsop. Agent Fhone 2-8448 LAKE CHARLES. La.. 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke. Agent Phone 6-S744 MIAMI ; Dolphin Hotel Eddie Parr. Agent Miami 9-4791 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 523 BienvUle St. Llndsey- Williami, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 NEW VORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYaclnth 9-6600 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ren Reea, Agent Phone 4-1083 PmLAPELPHIA 337 Market St. S. CarduUo. Agent Market 7-1635 PORT ARTHUR 411 Austin St. Don HUton, Repi Phone 4-2341 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. T. Banning. Agent .. .Douglas 2-5475 Marty Breithoff. West Coast Representative PUERTA de TIERRA. PR. .Pelayo 51—La 5 Sal'Colls. Agent Phone 2-5996 PUERTA LA CRUZ Calle Miranda 16 BiU Oppenhorst. Rep. Phone pending SAVANNAH ..... 2 Abercorn Jeft ' MoirUon. 1Agent > Phone 3-17W 'SEATTLE »700 let Ave, Jeff GiUette. Agent EUlott 4334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin SL Hay White. Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON. CaUt 505 Marino Ave. John Arabasz, Agent Terminal 416874 HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave.. Bklytt. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Robert Matthews. Joe Algina . Claude Simmons ' Joe Volplan William Hah SUP FORT WILLIAM....IIB'A Syndicate Ave. Ontario Phone: 3-3221 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone: 6591 TORONTO. OnUrio...*..272 King St. E. EMplre 4-5719 VICTORIA, BC tXVA Cormorant St. Empire 4531 VANCOUVER. BC 565 HamUton St. Pacific 7824 SYDNEY. NS. .304 Charlotte St. Phone 6346 BAGOTVILLE. Quebee 20 Elgin St. Phone: 845 THOROLD. Ontario 52 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC 113 CoU De La Montague Quebec Phone: 2-7078 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince WUUam St. NB Phone: 2-5232 HONOLULU..............16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND 522 N. W. Everett St. Beacon 4338 RICHMOND. CALIF ..257 St|l St. Phone 2599 SAN FRANCISCO. 450 Harrison St. Great Lakes District Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 2700 1st Ave. ALPENA 133 W. Retcher Main 0290 Phone: 1238W WILMINGTON 505 Marine Ave. BUFFALO. NY............ .180 «. Terminal 4-3131 Phone: Cleveland 7301 NEW YORK 673 4tb Ave,, Brooklyn CLEVELAND......734 Lakeside Ave.. NE STerllng 8-4671 Phone: Main 1-0147 DETROIT ...1038.3rd St. Canadian District Headquarters Phone: Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH 531 W. BUchigan St. MONTREAL.......624 St. James St. West Phonal HeIrea^2A110 'SOUTH CHICAGO SSfilTBTMdd St. HALIFAX.' NH.. .i i'X..,. 12^i^oUls" Phone: Essex 5-2419 Phone: 3-8911 Shipping in the Port of Mobile for the past couple of weeks was very good with approximately 197 men shipped on regular jobs and about another 100 shipped to vari­ ous relief jobs in and around the harbor. We had a total of 16 ships paying off, 10 signing on and three in transit. All payoffs and sign-ons were smooth with only a few minor beefs settled to the satisfaction of the crews. Ships paying off included the Beauregard, Claiborne, Warrior, Mobilian, Maiden Creek, Monarch of the Sea and Warhawk of Wa­ terman; Alcoa's Patriot, Pioneer, Corsair, Partner, Polaris, Cavalier and Ranger; and the Carrabulle of National Navi­ gation. Signing on Mosley were the Alcoa Pioneer, Patriot, Partner, Polaris and Ranger; Maiden Creek, War­ rior, Warhawk and Carrabulle, and the Jefferson City Victory of Vic­ tory Carriers. Ships in transit were Waterman's De Soto, Chicka­ saw and Raphael Semmes. Hanging around the hall in what amounts to a farewell appearance for awhile is brother Ernest Mos­ ley, who Is in imminent danger of receiving induction orders. Mosley usually sails DM and AB and makes his home in Mobile. We have a couple of ships Is port that are currently awaiting cargo, the Beauregard and Mobil­ ian, both of Waterman. Present plans call for crewing up the Beau­ regard about January 20 and the Mobilian later on. While shippfiig prospects for the coming two weeks don't look as good as the previous two, they promise to be fair with about a dozen ships due to hit port either in transit or for a payoff. Dock Election The main topic of conversation around the port now is the re­ markable show of strength made by the AFL-ILA in the recent NY dock election after a campaign of only eight weeks. Despite the short time the new union was in the field it managed to poll a heavy vote and the actual results of the election are still in doubt pending the outcome on the chal­ lenged ballot issue. Thd splendid results of the drive indicate the eagerness of the honest rank and file longshoremen for affiliation with an honest, militant trade un­ ion which has the interest of the workers at heart. The SIU will continue to give the new outfit all the support and help needed to gain the objective. Cal Tanner Mobile Port Agent Quitting Ship? Notitg Union A reminder, froifi SIU. headquarters cautions all Seafarbrs leaving their ships; to contact the hall in ampletime to allow the tTnion to dispatch a replacement. Fail. ure to give notice ..^efore . paying off may pause a de­ layed sailing, force the ship to sail short of the manning requirements and needlessly . make tlieir work tougher for • (--.1 vysJ �.PORT ttEPOBXS Boston: Ten Men Give Bfeod For Seafarer's (Shiid Shipping is still very slow in Boston and we are not quite sure what the next period will bring in the way of jobs. Ships paying off were the Abiqua of Cities "Service; Queenston Heights of Seatrade and Bull's Hilton, The same ships signed on again. In-transit vessels were the Antinous and Chickasaw of Water­ man; Bradford Island of Cities Service and the Robin Hood of Seas. We had a rush call for blood for Beverly Cummings, the daughter of Tom Cum­ mings who is sailing . on the Bradford Island as cook. The girl was badly burned when her cloth­ ing caught fire as she was put­ ting a pan into the oven at Gordy home. The mem­ bership was highly cooperative, with ten of the boys leaving the hall in the middle of a snowstorm to go over to the hospital to do­ nate their blood. These men were Robert Lang, John SuUivan, Gaeton Lightbody, Lawrence Melanson, Glenson Brooks, Frank Robbins, Earl Harrison, Vernon War­ ren, Lindley MaeDonald and Trumafn Patriquin. Men in the USPHS hospital are T. Mastaler, J. Duffy, F, Mackey, R. Churchill and R. Rogers. D. Hodge and T. Fleming just shipped out after a long spell on the beaeh here. F. Simione and Chris Karas were working ashore making ends meet until they could ship on their old home, the. Ann Marie of Bull. Some pf the fel­ lows on the beach want to know where the hot ports for shipping are. Men on the beach include B. Gordy, W. Prince, J. MpLaughlin, J. Fawcett and J. Beresford. James Sheehan Boston Port Agent i, New Orleans: Page Elerea SEAFA^JtERS IPG January Zi, WH Z- Election Hot Issue in Port Of How Orleans Since the last report shipping has been okay in the port but we must for onee say the outlook for the coming two weeks lis bad, un­ less we get the chance to crew up some of the idle ships that aire here in the port. We have' the Sunion (Kea), Frederic C. Collins (Drytrans), and the Tainaroh (Actium), awaiting orders. With the expansion of the grain facilities here in New Orleans we were in hopes of hearing about the load­ ing of these ships and mdvements in the grain trade. From reports,, there is not a single keel to be laid in 1954 for an oceanrgoing passenger or cargo vessel in the United States. De­ cline in shipping for American seamen can be laid .to the decline in our merchant fleet, as figures will bear it out. Directly after World War II, American ships car­ ried 65 per cent of the country's foreign trade, today they carry 28 percent. During World War II General Eisenhower cited the importance of our merphant Vessels: "When the final victory Is btirs, there is no organization that will share its credit more deservedly than the merchant marine." Figures backed up his statementi World War - II merchant marine casualities were 6,000 seamen and 600 ships lost in action. Could he, after being elect­ ed president, forget his words and praise for the merchant marine? Duska "Spider" Korolia, who nearly cashed in his chips recently, seems to be doing fine as he was out on a pass yes­ terday. C. "Red" Cobb who has been a convales­ cent for the past few months is looking forward to seeing the bet­ ter side of life as he has hopes of joining his many Gross friends on the beach outside the drydock and hoping to be shipping before long. Back in the hospital since being discharged last March is brother Ernest E. Gross. Brother Gross has been in the hospital over two full years off and on since 1950. A speedy recovery is hoped for by brother Gross's shipmates. Tuesday, January 26, is election day in New Orleans and the tele­ vision time is about taken up with politicians. If it was left to the kids who miss out on the programs to vote, it would really be a hot election as they really are burnt up here in NO with only two chan­ nels and one of them is on part time. There are plenty of people run­ ning for plenty of jobs, but it will probably be after the first primary before they really get down to business with the elimination of the majority of the candidates. There is quite a lack of labor can­ didates with one only coming out strongly for labor and in turn be­ ing backed strongly by the various labor groups in his district. He is Fred Cassibry who is running for Councilman from District D com­ prising the 5th', 6th and 7th wards of the city. An attorney for the building trades, he is without a doubt a friend of labor. He is also an attorney for the , Electricians Union and various other AFL and CIO groups. Ships paying off were Mississip­ pi's Del Oro, Del i^antos, Del Mar and Magnolia Maripei;; and Water­ man's Chickasaw, De Soto and Ibelwille. Signing on were the Del Mar and Dei Sol. Ships in-transit were the Algoa Patriot, Alcoa Corsair and Alcoa Polaris; Isthmian's Steel Scientist; Mississippi's Del Mundo;. Seatrains New , York and Savannah , (Seatrain); Waterman's (plaiborne and Monarch of the Sea; South Atlan­ tic's Southpoi-t; Bloomfield's Marie Hamil and the Southern States of Southern. Lindsey J. Williams New Orleans Port Agent San Francisco: Three TValeraian Ships Te Pay Ofl Hexl Week Shipping has been holding its Own and in the next two weeks it is expected, to be the same. The way the picture looks now there should be at least three Waterman ships paying off before-" next meet­ ing night. Ships paying off were the Madaket. Gateway City and Kyska of Waterman; Blackchester's Amerocean and the Lewis Emery Jr., of Victory Carriers. Signing on were the Topa Topa and Kyska of Waterman. In-transit vessels were the Steel Seafarer of isthmian; Alcoa Pega­ sus; Calmar and Seamar ,of Calmar; Waterman's Young America, Hastings and Azalea City, and the Longview Victory of Victory Car­ riers. Oldtimers on the beach include C. Nien, R. Moisant, J. Arellanes, D. Pierce, V. Collins, C. Newton, H. Dell'Orfano and E. Glazowski. Men in the marine hospital are H. Choe, W. Timmerman, F. Haigney, W. Singleton, J. Childs, O. Gustavsen, P. Suzon, J. Singer, W. Keller, B. Davis, W. Loss, M. Wil­ son and B. Bobbins. Tom Banning San Francisco Port Agent ^ if if if Savannah: Union Sollies Beefs On Two SlU Vessels Fine is the word for shipping in tliis Georgia port, and we ex­ pect it to keep along the same even keel for the next period. The City of Alma (Waterman), paid off and signed on again, while in-transit vessels were the Council Grove pf Cities Service; Steel, Di­ rector, Hoosier Mariner and Steel Scientist. of Isthmian; Robin Gray and Robin Kirk of Seas; Seatrains New York, Savannah, twice each (Seatrain); and Bienville of Water­ man. We had beefs on the Seati-ain New York and the Steel Director, but we are straightening out both matters and will see to it that there is no trouble in the future. On the Steel Director, the skip­ per has been giving the boys some headaches. It seems that he can't be talked to by any delegates and tries to run the entire ship by him­ self. On the Seatrain ship the trouble is with the mate who has used up about a dozen bosuns in the past year. They don't want to sail with him because of his petti­ ness and we are going to see that we get a little cooperation or a new mate. ' Governor Herman Talmadge signed into law legislation prohib­ iting policemen from joining an officers' union in the future. Tal­ madge issued a statement in sign­ ing the measure, which labor had urged him to veto, in which he re­ affirmed his belief that "no legal stumbling blocks should be placed in the path of labor's imquestioned right in this free countrj' to or­ ganize,' bargain collectively and strike when reason demands it. This belief, however, does not ex­ tend to peace officers who are sworn and have the strongest moral duty to enforce the laws and protect the peace impartially, with­ out fears, favor or derilection of duty." -We haven't had any snow here, but we sure have been cold for the past couple of days. That Yan­ kee weather ain't to our liking. Oldtimers on the beach at the moment are R. Nash, C. E. Lee, L. A. Dewitt, J. Dewitt W. Craven, W. Moore, E. Jordan, and C. W. Jor­ dan. Dewitt is a boy who just got married down this way. Some old boys in the USPHS hospital are P. Daugherty. F. U. Buckner, J. Littleton, E. Debardelaben, J. Kramer, J. Smith, S. Small, A. Cohen, P. Bland, J. Siney, B. Rickard, W. C. Lee and J. M. Power. Jeff aiorrison Savannah Port Agent . if if i> Miami: Shipping has been fair for the past period and w ill- continue along the same lines, at least. • The Florida of P &f O paid off oii continuous articles,, while in-transit vessels were the Yaka, De Soto and Iberville of Waterman and the Ponce of PR Marine. The tourist season is slow down here and everyone is complaining from the Chamber of Commerce on down. CC is still advertising temperatures in the 70's while they are down in the 30's and 40"s. Also, the boys are complaining that the horses and dogs are not treating them right. Maybe they'll have bet­ ter luck now that HialeaB has opened. Eddie Parr Miami Port Agent A PORT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore ^Norfolk . 'Bavannah Tampa ..................... Mobile New Orleans ..... ... .... .. ^ Galvesto^i ' Seattle San' Fratici^ . V............ Wilmington .....;......,. iT'a'rlSgt'?*r/:. J.u.i ....59?..n, SHIP. DECK 10 33 17 82 9 18 10 77 87 17 7 51 is SHIP. SHIP. TOTAL ENG. STEW. SHIPPED 20 6 4 108 41 34 18 17 52 198 60 56 18 4 5 42 14 10 . 27 9 8 62 194 55 67 217 63 42 16 » 16 5 4 137 41/ 45. 443i-f sfinJiPT m o.»rt, Slew Sbqipiflg For Perl Of faille I Shipping in the past period was a little slow. In fact, it was the worst Seattle has had in several years and likely the last extremely slow period we will have for some time. Just one of those things that ' happen. We attribute the slow shipping of the past two weeks to a postholiday letdown. Contrary to our expectations, not as many boys got off for the .year-end doings. Guess they like where they are and want to homestead awhile. It should only be a temporary condition. The next period begins with 'a . bang—a full crew was shipped to ' the Liberty Bell (Ti'amp Cargo).' This is the fifth Liberty to conie out of temporary lay-up in the past' two months and we don't expect: this to be the last. Ships paying off were the Holystar of Intercontinental and the Seacoral of Coral. Signing on were the Ocean Lotte and Ocean Betty of Ocean Trans. Intransit vessels were Waterman's Azalea City, Dolphin's Capt. Palmer; Seacomet n of Ocean Carriers; and the Alamar and Calmar of Calmar. Oldtimers on the beach include J. Walker. F. England and J. Risbeck, while men in the marine hospitals included Lee Broussard, Jack Stough, C. E. Dudley. W. K. Gulley. J. B. Garrison. L. Hodges, C. E. Johnson. J. L, Milner and J. Wells. Jeff Gillette Seattle Port Agent if if if Galveston: •: Shipping has been very slow for the past two weeks and it is not ex­ pected to impi-ove much in the coming period. We can only hope for the best. Ships paying off were the Gene­ vieve Peterkin and Margaret Brown of Bloomfield. Bloomfield's Marie Hamil signed on again. In-transit ships included the-Val Chem of Valentine Tankers; Mi­ chael of Carras; Del Oro of Mis­ sissippi and the Seatrains New Jersey, Louisiana and Texas. On the beach now are J. Riley, O. Orr. B. Mitchell. J. McRae. B. Lynn and E. L. Render. Men in the hospital include J. Parks. A. Sistrunk. H. Ledbetter. R. Stetson, C. Hill. C. Adkins. C. Rasmussen, F. Idell. M. Fontenot. H. Reynolds, E. Lachappelle. C. Kogler. H. Liles, J. Mai'kopolo and D. Patterson. Keith AIsop Galveston Port Agent Speak Your 3iind At SiHI Meetings Shipping Figures December 30 to January 13 REG. REG.:, REG. TOTAL DECK ENGINE STEW. REG. 44 15 17 12" 308 112 115 81 90 26 39 " 25 . 293 133 89 71 39' 14 17 8 46 18 17 11 78 '" 26 28 24 186 75 . 54 57 261 92 76 93 68 35 18 16 74 32 ' 27 15 188 59 . 67 62 78 26 24 ^ 28 . Seattle: Shipjiiiig Is Cold In Lone Slar SIsle Tonrlsl Season And Skipping Are Slow '.-Ll 12 33 iiij}34 ,r.o>'?<>U)4}-9', .. . a. 1A33 Under the Union constitu­ tion every member attending a Union meeting is entitled to nominate himself for the elected posts to be filled at, the meeting—chairman, read­ ing clerk and recording secre­ tary. Your Union urges you. to take an active part in nieetings by taking these posts of service. And, of course, all membei-s have the right to take the floor and express their opinions on. any officer's report or issue under discussion. Seafarei;s are urg.ed to hit the deck at these meetings and let their , shipmates know what's on their mind. �p I 0'-'- Fact Twdrtf • SEAFARERS IN THE WAKE f: J " .1 I •If r -I j'i.-. a fe • ft P-' One of the first clipper ships huilt outside New York, the Sur­ prise was designed by Samuel Pock, then only 23, and was built at East Boston. She was only 1,006 ~tons register, but solidly built and fairly sharp in the bow's. Her bowsprit was 30 inches in dia­ meter and extended'35 feet from the beam, nearly a fifth of her own length The Surprise carried about 1,800 tons of cargo, and a crew consisting of four mates, , two bosuns, carpenter, sailmaker, stew­ ard, two cooks, 30 ABs, six ordi­ naries and four boys. In one round trip, from NY to San Francisco and from Honk Kong to London with tea, she earned a net profit of $50,000 over and above her ex­ penses and her own cost to build. Next month Is the 150th anni­ versary of a naval incident in which the son of a US naval com­ mander put the torch to his own faither's former flagship. It was February 16, 1904, when Stephen Decatur, then a Navy lieutenant along with a small group of volun teers aboard a small craft got through the harbor defenses at Tripoli, seized the USS Philadel phia and burned her. The Phiia delphia had been the flagship of the elder Decatur when he com­ manded a squadron of 13 ships. When the father's old flagship went aground in Tripoli while chasing a Barbary pirate vessel the Philadelphia was captured, re floated and" prepared for use against US shipping, the son drew the assignment of balking the plan Jannary 22, 1954 LOG MEET THE SEAFARER CHARLES MACDONALD, Wiper Though only 26 years old. Sea­ bat zone in Korea where he spent farer Charles MacDonald has been more than a year, dug in on the Question: What was the worst going to sea for more than 12 side of hills. Saw Plenty of Action storm at sea you ever ran into? years, ever since he first began high school. Not that his studies Attached to the First Marine Di­ • John Jederlinich, MM: It was suffered, but the young Seafarer vision, MacDonald spent more than abo^t midway in- the Atlantic often .would ship out between a year in and around the "Punch terms, during summers and at ir­ Bowl," "Heartbreak Ridge" and Ocean, on the , regular intervals when the mood "White Horse Mountain" areas. way from Bremmoved him. Part of his Marine service with the erhaven to New MacDonald was born, raised in Fifth Marine Regiment was spent York. It was in the winter of and first shipped out of Halifax, in foxholes north of the 38th Par­ 1946-47 and the Canada. His high school days were allel protecting Seoul, the capital waves were 75 spent in the Joseph Howe High of Korea. On his return from the feet high. The School, named after a famous battleground, Mac was stationed ship listed about Canadian journalist and statesman. stateside in Camp Lejeune, NC, 45 degrees and After graduation from high school, for two months and in averaged only 95 however, MacDonald really began Va., for about three months prior miles in 24 hours. Although the to ship out steadily, making the to his release from active duty. passengers were sick, they kept on world his port of call. He was in civilian clothes for The liver of the cod, a deep-sea eating just the same. t ii> 4 about one week, he says, when he In US Marines fish, contains vitamins absorbed ^ ^ The first steamship to cross shipped out on his first SIU ship from the sun, but the cod never the Atlantic was the Rising Sun Back in 1941, MacDonald, who since becoming a citizen, the William Bergquist, pumpman: It sees the sun . . . Goldfish earrings in 1818. Built in Britain by Lord was way back in 1916' in the Bay earned his US citizenship through Southport of South Atlantic. It -T-blown glass bowls In which live Cochrane, she made the trip to of Biscay, be­ service with the US Marine Corps, was on a three-month Persian Gulf goldfish swam—were worn by dar­ South America ... It took the tween Spain and shipped on his first vessel, an Eng­ run and carried wheat arid general ing Parisiennes In the days of Pacific, in May, 1851, to bring the France. We were lish freighter, the Empire Knight. cargo to Pakistan and environs. Napoleon III . . . The silverfish is Atlantic crossing record to less in the storm four He says he'll never forget that Getting off the Southport in time not only a fish; it is also a wing­ than ten days. She did it in nine days and the seas trip because it was the first time for the holidays, Mac decided to less insect which does extensive days, 19 hours and 25 minutes, al­ hit us broadside, he learned to drink coffee and he head back home to Halifax and see damage to books and wallpaper most 15 hours off the best time tearing away the hasn't stopped since. Black coffee his family before the year ran out , . . "Marble-head turkeys" are not made by the famous Great West­ pilothouse and it was, says he, with no milk and on him. He saw his mother and turkeys nor are their heads made ern . . . The trials of sailing ships pouring down the less sugar, and belay the man who one sister, while two other sisters of marble. They are codfish . smokestacks. She tried to spike that cow punch with and three brothers, married and at the mercy of the winds is typi­ Fresh water fish live 250 feet be­ fied by the case of the Golden didn't blow, but a little sweetness. It was odd, too, low sea level in Death Valley, Cali­ Fleece, which was on the brink o: we drifted helplessly for 36 hours. he felt, that he should be intro­ scattered around Canada, could not make it back to their birthplace; fornia, which- is both the lowest a record after a 121^-day trip from duced to the ways of the bean All his sisters, incidentally, mar­ t 4" and the hottest place in North the Equator to within 200 miles ol Vincent Retcliff, OS: I was a upon an English ship, long noted ried Canadian servicemen. America. San Francisco. But it took her an­ passenger on the Warrior on March for lime juices and tea leaves. t 4> Thinks US, SIU Tops other week to make those 200 27, 1951, when The year 1945 was an eventful Although Columbus had an miles. MacDonald, a new citizen of the we ran smack one for MacDonald. After gradu­ astrolable, the first known scien­ United States and a member of into a hurricane. ating from high school in that year, 4" 4" tific instrument for navigation by the SIU since 1949, wouldn't trade The waves were he shipped in a convoy to Europe The popular belief that big sea celestial observation, on his fam­ and had a ship torpedoed and sunk his right to either for all the hills ous voyages, many authorities say turtles live for hundreds of years mountainous and the two-day beat­ under him off Northern Scotland. in Korea. He knows a good deal he never used it. They say that appears to be taking a licking, if ing tore the deck Later, another vessel he was on when he sees one and in this Case the experiments conducted by ma­ Columbus was experienced enough cargo of steel hit a mine in the North Sea and he says he sees two good deals. as a navigator to know that the rine life scientists in Florida hold loose from its Macdonald earned his US citizen­ it went down, subjecting MacDon­ astrolabe was not a very accurate up. The feeling is that actually moorings. The ald to his second trip in a lifeboat ship through his hitch with the instrument. It is believed, how­ no one knows just how long the shift the on the open sea. Marines, getting his final papers ever, that Columbus was the first huge turtles live, and that it's ship tocaused list 35 degrees at sea. We Mac joined the US Marine while in service. The Marines navigator at sea to record compass probably no longer than the aver­ were still 11 degrees ofiE when we Corps in August, 1951, as the lesser aren't through with him yet, how­ variation by comparison with the age human life span even though of two evils once the Army notified ever, as he still has six years to direction of the North Star some are known to have reached hit port. 4^ ^ him of his induction. After three serve in the Corps as a reserve. (Polaris). He is also said to have at least 150. The idea that large V. Kelpss, bosun: Carrying coal months of boot camp at Paris Once a Marine, he says, always size indicates long life is also be­ used dead reckoning, the method of finding the approximate posi­ ing contested, due to the fact from England to Italy, we hit a Island, SC, he was shipped off to a Marine. storm in the Bay Camp Pendleton, Cal., for three He is single and plans to stay tion as determined by latitude and that a green turtle involved in the of Biscay in the more months of Infantry training. that way a long time, according to longitude that came into use soon experiments reached a length of winter of 1932. Reaching a peak of fighting per­ present plans. Says he doesn't have after the adoption of the compass almost four feet in ten years and We covered the fection, Mac was shipped overseas ulcers and doesn't want them for navigation around the 13th a loggerhead turtle weighed 80 hold ventilators and headed directly for the com­ along with a wife. pounds in only four and a half. century. to keep the water out and the coal gas exploded in the holds. The ship sank be­ neath us and Mexico City was shaken by three 4. Spajp, France, 21. Calls for ACROSS 37. Salt of oleic and Independent Poland," then we were out in a lifeboat earthquakes in one day. ... A "strong silence etcr ^ acid Away from provided Polish government 5. Large tooth 22. Samoan port 39. Hot drink wind in the open water. We lost two joint statement by Prime Minister abandonedthe 6. Actor 23. Ai^ralian port 40. Point of low One of the its eastern frontier de­ men to the sea. Ladd 25. Gudd in neck land "Queens" Churchill and President Roosevelt mands. . . . German counterattacks 7. Cordage sys­ 27. Indian's "yes" 41. Solitary 9. Ask alms 4^ 4" t tem of a ship 28. Mend socks 43. Odd feUow: reported that merchant ship losses 12. Where Callao Is Joseph Saez, oiler: It was on the by U-boats in 1943 were 60 per­ were beaten back as Allied troops 8. Pronoun 29. Pocket battle­ Slang 13. Mixture a third of the way through the ship sunk in 9. The United 45. Limb Grande, 14. way to Russia in the winter of cent less than in 1942. . . . British, cut Kingdom 47. Underwater 1939 Brazil enemy's defenses ringing Cassino, 1942. We hit a ,, 10. Where Cobh ls32. Spanish watchhazard Always 15. American and Greek troops estab­ Italy. ... In boxing, Jake LaMotta tower 48. SI bill 16. Port 1,848 ms. 11. Navy mascot storm in mid-At­ 17. On the briny 35. Fruit decay Diego 49. lished a beachhead 32 miles south beat Fritzie Zivic in ten rounds at from NY lantic and. the 19. Use a grapnel 18. Large ape of Rome. ... Two days after the Detroit. ... The SIU and other (Puzzle Answers On Page 25) again 20. Let it stand deck cargo of Russians opened new offensives on maritime unions were hailed for 21. Feed with rich trucks and mill-| 10 II food 3 2 1 the Leningrad and Novgorod their part in assuring the flow of 24. Genus of ary equipment i fronts, the Germans evacuated goods to the. fighting fronts during shrubs 114 |I3 broke lodse, cans- I 12 26. Ship's pace Novgorod and the Russians took a the end-year holiday period. There 27. Lets go ing a list. We town 36 miles southwest of Lenin­ was no delay in the sailing of any 30. Sesame SIS 15 were in it ten 31. In tatters grad. US ojr allied ship on the Atlantic 33. Short sleep ays and the lis (9 120 34. First day of coast because of a crew shortage. 4i * 4^ waves were so week Convicted ° of ' treason. Count 36. Watered silk ft ft ft high they were breaking over the 124 25 22 23 38. Girl's name Galeazzo Ciano-, sori-in-law of Ben­ U.1S. Marbles, continuing their boat deck. Football's 39. ito Mussolini, nnd four^ others were assault of Cape Gloucester on New Green Wave 26 29 26 4* 4" 4" 40. Sling around Luis Salarar, bosun: I was on a killed by a firing squad in Verona. Britain Island, courited more thari 42. Slipped 30 133 mooring schooner owned by my uncle in .. . The SiU-manned George Wash­ 3,000 Japanese dead since the 44. 114 ms. up the 1922 running ington; a pioneer SIU passenger landing on December 26. . . . The Columbia l36 35 34 46. Old Testament from Puerto Rico ship- chartered by Alcoa from East­ Communist party organ, Pravda, prophet to Curacao when ern, . came in ior- high praise as a reported a supposed meeting be^ 50. Hotel 51. Examined a storni hit us iii "real, workhorse of, the sea" for tween two British leaders and 9 52. Wedgeport the Caribbeap her outstanding war record. . . . high German official "to clarify 43 40 41 catch Sea. All the sails British arid German guns hurlrid the conditions of a separate peace 53. Pipe Joint 54. Steel city in were smashed on more than 100' shells '"ricross the with Germany." The British heat­ 146 47'- 46 49 45 44 Indiana the schooner and Strait of Dover In one of the most edly denied-the truth of the story 6S. First garden SI 1^2 50 Qiid prodded Tass, the official So^ we went for three serious. exchanges of the war. jDowN; , 4, X ft • Viet news agency, •which finally days without any Animal found Iss 64 on Gibraltar 53 Moscow unnoiuiccd; that Russia broadcast an efficial denial the power. The waves 9. Bulgarian coin weret,tieq»4l)igh. i was prepared to guarantee| Beforo nE �' January BiAFAnEttS 'Shh! He'll Never Know' SEAFARERS^LOG Jaaaary 22. 19S4 Published biweekly by the Seafarers International Union, Atlantic & Gulf District, AFL, 678 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel HYacinth 9-6600, Cable Address: SEAFARERS NEW YORK. LEUER PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treasurer of the Vol. XVI. rat«-Tbfrteen LOG No. 2 Editor, HERBERT BRAMO, Managing Editor, RAY DENISON; Art Editor, BERNARD SEAMAN; Photo Editor, DANIEL NILVA; Staff Writers, HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWTN SPIVACK, JERRY REMER, AL MASKIN, NOEL PARMENTEL; Gulf Area Reporter, BILL MOODY; Staff Assistants, LYMAN GAYLORD, MILTON HOROWITZ. tao Unity In Maritime Representatives of 14-non-Communist sea unions in the United States and Canada, including the SIU A&G District made history when they got together for the first time under one roof to hammer out a program for the ailing shipping industry. For this common purpose, they turned their backs on past differences and, in this spirit, went to work. Of lasting importance is a decision not to let the unity established this week fall to pieces, A full-time, permanent legislative committee has already been named and will meet 'regularly every week. This was maritime labor's opening gun in its fight to stop the vital shipping industry from dying by default, in the face of an apparent Government unwilling­ ness to act, and the shipowners' inability to get together on a similar basis, ^mong other decisions emerging from the conference was an urgent plea for a full-scale program to revitalize the wan­ ing coastwise and intercoastal shipping trade, which has been alowed to decline nearly 90 percent in a dozen years. This, along with many other serious-minded proposals, was part of the unions' realistic approach to a broad variety of prob­ lems facing the industry. The unified action of the sea unions, however, does not mean an end to the specialized representation Seafarers have enjoyed in Washington in past years. But, together now, for the first time, all maritime unions will now-be on the capitol firing-line, where the pressing issues of the times affecting the maritime industry must be resolved. 444* WeU-Deserved Praise Few higher words of praise have been lavished on the US Public Health Services than those given by General Eisen­ hower in his message to Congress on the nation's health. The President, rightly so, emphasized the valuable services the Public Health Service has rendered to the entire nation through its various medical programs and its research proj­ ects, Yet, at the same time, the President had not a word to say about the Public Health Service hospitals themselves, which are the heart and core of the PHS research and medical program.If, as the President says, the USPHS has been a key to better national health, it should follow that the hospitals operated by this agency are deserving of considerable praise and assistance for carrying out this program. It obviously has benefited the entire public as well as the seamen, veterans and others who are patients in these hospitals. While the President praised the USPHS, the Administra­ tion is going ahead with proposals to close the hospitals. If so, the president's message amounts to a beautiful (if slightly premature) funeral oration. Congress, whichi has the final say in these matters, may think somewhat differently about it if Seafarers keep notifying their Representatives how they feel about the Administration's intention. 4 4 4 The Trials Report In line with the policy of keeping the membership fully informed on the workings of the Union's trials and appeals procedure, the SEAFARERS LOG is publishing in this issue its second review of trials and appeals under the SIU consti­ tution. The first review, publish^ six months ago, was, as far as is known, the first time that a Union had published a full report of internal disciplinary measures. It drew con­ siderable praise for the manner in which the Union was handling this problem. It's immediately obvious in the report that the trial machin­ ery is being jised very sparingly within the Union, in itself a good sign. The small number of trials is indication of the fact that the constitutional safeguards for the^ membership are working and that charges are being'filed in most instances only when actually necessary. . In the future^ the LOG will carry further reports on this procedure sa that Seafarers can keep up with the operations of their Union consti*tttioM.rA ^ • WEEK Thanhs SW For Needed Help To the Editor: My wife and I would both like to express our very grateful thanks to the Welfare Services Depart­ ment of the Union for the help they gave us recently when we had some serious trouble. Most people, when they get into some kind of a jam have to ask friends and relatives to give them help. But lots of times the people you know have their own troubles and anyway they can't do very much for you. That's why it's very nice for a seaman to know that he can go to his Union and get the help he needs when trouble starts piling up. Wife Got Sick It started when my wife had to go to the hospital to have a baby. She had a bad in­ fection and for a time was very ill, so I had quite a problem on my hands. The first thing I knew the expenses began to pile up on us and I was finding it hard to meet Lorenzo the bills. When I spoke to the Welfare Services Department about it, they saw to it that I got the $200 bene­ fit for. the baby right away, which was a big help in meeting the bills which I was getting from the hos­ pital and the doctors for the treat­ ment that my wife was receiving. At the same time I started to have some trouble with a store where we had bought some furni­ ture because of the fact that I was late in paying the installments on the furniture. They wanted to come to the house and take the furniture away if I did not pay, but I was unable to with all the hospital and doctor's bills that I had to meet with my wife. Spoke To Company Welfare Services took care of this difficulty also. They spoke to the furniture people and got them to agree not to take the furniture away until 1 could get straighten­ ed out and take care of things my­ self, The furniture stayed in the house, which was a welcome relief to all of us. As a result, my family is getting straightened out now and now that the emergency is over I won't need help. But we don't know what we would have done if it wasn't for the fact that the Union has a de­ partment like the Welfare Serv­ ices to help Seafarers like myself when trouble of this kind comes up. This isn't the first time that Wel­ fare Services has helped me out because I received a welfare bene­ fit of $200 once before for the birth of another child. So you see I have a lot to be thankful to the Union for and I'm sure that many of the other brothers in the Union who have been in some kind of a fix feel the same way as I do about the fine work, the Union is doing to . help the seaman. ukjfetep tiOreniBa ^ An industry-wide policy to avoid sudden Ifiyoffs when sales slack off has been demanded by the CIO United Rubber Workers. The Union pointed out that the companies had over-produced in' the early part of 1953 and then laid off 20,000 workers and put others on short work weeks when inventories backed up. The Union asked that production be scheduled so that it stretches out evenly over the full year, pointing out that near-record profits were made in 1953 despite the production cuts. 4 4 4 Charges that a striking AFL sugar cane worker was gunwhipped by a deputy sheriff in Thiboadaux, La., have been sub­ mitted to the US Department of Justice as a civil rights case. The victim, Welton Lestrick, a member of the AFL Agricultural Workers Union, was attacked by the deputy outside the Lafourche Parish court­ house, No action has yet been taken by the Justice Department on the case, which is an outgrowth of the recent strike of sugar cane workers. as to spread the work around among as many men as possible. 4 4 4 A hat on every giri's head is the object of an industry-union cam­ paign in the millinery industry. The AFL Hatters Union in New York declared that the growing vogue of hatle'ssness among women cost millinery workers about $1 million in wages in 1953. A good deal of the campaign will be aimed at high school and college girla who. it appears, are responsible for the hatless habit. 4 4 4 New Jersey labor has called on the state legislature to repeal the public utility anti-strike law. The State Federation of Labor asked the governor to recommend repeal on the grounds that since the law was passed it has provoked a large number of strikes because employ­ ers refuse to bargain, depending on the legislative weapon to get what they want. 4 4 4 A seven week strike of over 2,000 chemical workers at New Jer­ sey and Pennsylvania plants of Merck & Co. was settled on the basis of a six cent hourly increase and job reclassification. PTembers of the United Cas, Coke and Chem­ 4 4 4 A 12-year-old fight back ical Workers (CIO> were involved wages has been won for 369 em­ in the walkout at the company ployees of the Eastern Uniform which mantifactures drugs and Corporation by the CIO Amalga­ pharmaceutical products. mated Clothing Workers. The total 4 4 4 amounts to $32,362. The case arose The much-troubled Long Island when the company closed its plant Railroad, long the target of com in November, 1941, claiming bank­ muters' wrath, is now facing a ruptcy, and workers received 15 strike by the Brotherhood of Rail­ percent of wages due out of the road Trainmen (Independent). The firm's remaining assets. Since the Trainmen have been pressing for a company was under Government shorter work week and other ben­ contract the Union sued under the efits. The Long Island has long had Walsh-Healey Act, which requires financial difficulties and is asking all Government contractors to for fare increases at the moment, meet certain wage minimums. 4 4 4 After eight years a Federal court An important test of union shop ordered a bonding firm to pay tlie contracts is taking place in Dis­ back' wages. Another four years trict Court at Amarillo, Texas, was required to determine who would get the six percent interest where the Santa Fe Railroad is that accumulated on the wages due, suing several AFL unions to keep them from demanding a union 4 4 4 shop in their contracts with the Workers in the oil industry are railroad. The union shop on rail­ considering a shorter work week roads was made legal by a Federal in the event that the petroleum law in 1951, but the Santa Fe is industry decides to start laying off resisting union demands on this men. The CIO (Ml Workers Inter­ icore. It is expected that the test national Union said that if layoffs case will eventuaUy wind, up In become general the Union intends. the US Supreme (^Qurt for final t»«Bk4ecA» 4dmtec —...ppy Ti|ififiii"im i • lut �Paffe Fonrtcen SEAFARERS LOG ' January 22, 1954 January 22. 1954 Fa«:e Fifteen iiii A »!(«" . "iSPI . k IX' fe ' ; • A ' •••SI ::'k 1 • I• \ »: I I r- ' r AilliliiAiv: .J A-' :iiiiilPi-i i j L J I Crew works the capstan to the. accordion's tune. A bearded seaman keeps a watchful eye as he steers. •«# I !(?^ f J.. V- \:i ki •!^ % a •X::::.";':'X':XXX:XAA':"i! rmm J MmMi. »« '7* ,he » t"c "iro" x t®lliir"^ I ' ' A Tho a t'g ° nu& ttv seleeteJ <«>" Sealarer P'^Ajie on BrilHli .nbieCs V ;::1 c liSx^A:Sl®iJ I , • ^1. ^ Oilskins are in order as rough weather hits. n Ship's bottom gets coat of paint in drydock. ^ >1 g*-; I k-Aimki '-;.-.',i - ^ W:V The deck gang heaves away, in unison to haul a boom inboard. r- .'.^1 t: 1:1 kM"'} ••:':v;X:X;:r:':X:^:-:v-SXXX\-^:X:;.';;>;sfx-rv:;:;::;::;;:Xi::::.;<.XX;:i:^^ — i n ill •••';X:'--''''::>>-^::;X:-;'-x '.'. ' • Needlework is in order on the ship's sails. Fresh meat was really fresh—dh the hoof. ;»l , I !I 11 'tV 'a, ' \B-' 'M '> •• 3 •, ; A 7 h-. • ;:'S-0 1 High above the deck on a cross-tree, the crew unfurls a sail :Vu/-'V^ -.• ' .. • I Calm sea and lots of sail "Bathtub" was a pail ef weten The whole gang parks on boom for cameramam •ill riu • •[! tVVv¥^'.A:iL f.' •''^"' i*" '• .»• • " V -I KAiltlisi bucket and washboard was crew's laundry. �•;t-/'c:!«''-\ t ri^Sisiein S E A F/R Elts LOG iuiui7 tt, 1964 SEAFARERS Midway through a routine overhaul and general check-up. the new Ambrose Channel lightship went in last tnonth after a year of marking ' the way Into New York harbor. A red-hulled relief ship is taking her place until she returns in February.. .Originally built for German Crown Prince Frederik Wilhelm in 1905, the yacht Contender burned and sank 15 miles SE of San Diego with no loss of life. Escaping In a motor launch with two men in the crew, the yacht's owner had to plug a leak in the launch wUh his own body until they reached shore ...The small, 1,730-ton Swedish tanker Gustaf Renter exploded and sank in Goteborg harbor with a loss of three persons. A nearby re­ finery escaped damage, ' it 4" J" The Federal Maritime Board has extended through Jan. 31 a waiver of maritime laws permitting American Export Lines to serve M general agents iii' NY for the Italian Line. The subsidized American line requires special authority to serve as an agent for the foreign carrier. Isbrandtsen had challenged the extension.. Japan has pledged 36,500,000 as war reparations to Indonesia for salvaging 60 ships mostly former Japanese vessels, sunk around ttie island republic... Operation of four Cuban-flag freighters in weekly service between NY and Havana has been taken over by Naviera Yacuba, a private com­ pany, from a Government-controlled concern. 4 4^ 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 The Transport Ministry in Tokyo estimated that Japanese shipyards ' built about 626,000 tons of shipping in 1953, making Japan second only to Britain in ship construction for the year.. Munitions experts credited "a miracle" for the fact that the gasoline-loaded Danish tanker Esso Koebehhavn didn't blow sky-high after- she hit a mine in Danish waters recently. She was only partially crippled... A Canadian , court has assessed damages of $205,821.80 against the owners of the Swiss motorship Basilea in connection with a sinking 15 months ago near Quebec City. Swedish American Line's motorship Ryholm went down in the collision, with no loss of life, but was raised from the St. Lawrence river bottom several weeks later. • .-t i I; A huge new whaling factory ship for Netherlands-flag operation has been ordered for the 1955-'56 season. The Willem Barendz 2d will cost about $10 million and will be able to carry oil cargoes between whal­ ing seasons. She is one of the few whaling factory ships ever con­ structed for that purpose, as most of these vessels are converted tank­ ers ... A Belgian shipbuilding concern will soon sign a contract to build ten 3,000-ton cargo ships for the Soviet Union... Damage was negligi­ ble in two fires which broke out within a half hour of each other on two liners berthed in Southhampton (England) docks. New maritime regulations which apply to the prevention of collision became part of all future examinations for Merchant Marine officers on January 1 of this year. The new rules are based on recommenda­ tions of the International Conference on Safety of Life at Sea in London in 1948...More than 60 Belgian sea pilots ended a six-weekstrike in protest against a government appointment of a temporary chief pilot after receiving official assurances that future appointments would be made in strict accordance with seniority rules. The strikers charged the new chief pilot did not have the required seniority . . . The once-famous Caribbean cruise liner Lady Rodney will put into NY in late February as the Gumhuryat Misr, sailing under the Egyp­ tian flag. The former Canadian vessel will go on the NY-Mediterranean run.. A shipyard in Sunderland, England, held a launching for hall of a ship this month, and will launch the remaining part—^the stem— next summer. An 18,250-ton Norwegian tanker is being buUt in two parts because the yard is too small to build the entire ship at one time. A record-sized 45,400 deadweight ton tanker, latest claimant to the title of the largest world's largest tanker, will be launched Feb. 9 from Bethlehem's Quincy, Mass., yards. Constructed for S.S. hRarchoa, operator of one of the world's largest Independent tanker fleets, the giant ship will be exceeded in size by only five other merchant ves­ sels—^the liners United States, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary, Liberie and He de France.. .Warnings have gone out from the US Navy Hydrographic Office that the halves of the Swedish freighter Oklahoma, which split on Dec. 27, may still be afloat and a menace to navigation. The ship met disaster, without loss of life, several hundred miles from Newfoundland. A major build-up in Indonesia's infant merchant fleet, whose pre­ war maritime industry was Dutch-dominated, is expected as a result of an additional order for 15 small ships, totalling 36,000 tons, from Japan. The Indonesian government is also contracting for shipbuild­ ers in the Netherlands to supply 19 more vessels. A new passenger service between the west coast and Australia got underway this week with the sailing of Orient Line's luxury ship Oronsay from Vancouver, bound for San Francisco, Honolulu, Sydney and Auckland, NZ. Orient is planning three sailings in the service this year by the Oronsay and the Orion. Both post-war liners are the only ones in trans-Pacific service to Australia. f. V>': •.'?•••.: Burly ji 1. The Back Pressure Respiration Method Through the years, a variety of methods have been used to induce breathing in victims of shock, submersion and other accidents where breathing has stopped. For a long time, the Schafer method, where There's nothing like the antici­ the operator sits pation of a party to brighten ship­ astride the Victim's board morale and koep men cheer­ back, was standard. But now a different ful, or so they say. Anyway when method has been somebody broached the subject of adopted that has a Christmas Party on the Hoosier proved to be far su­ Mariner (Isth­ perior to the Schafer mian) all hands technique. It's called were for it. the back pressure-arm However, fix­ lift method. ing up for a The basic superiority party takes a cer­ of the back pressure tain amount of system, whether arm work. In this lift, hip Uft or hip roll, case three of is that the entire the crewmem-* breathing cycle is con­ hers Brothers trolled by the operator. Nicholson James L. Nichol­ As a result, the back pressure method Has now been adopted as the son, John J. De Poo,- and Brother official respiration method by the Red Carlos were delegated to make all Cross and other agencies. the arrangenments. Apparently Kneels On Knee the three Seafarers did the Job To use the back-pressure arm lift method, well because the crew had some the patient ^ placed face down with elbows kind words to say about the work bent and hands placed one on the other. they did. The face is turned to one side, with the All hands had a fine time enjoy­ cheek on the hands. ing a holiday affair that they aro The operator kneels on either his right sure to remember. or left knee at the head of the subject, facing the patient, with the knee at the Nicholson, who has been sailing side of the subject's head close to the fore­ with the SIU for nearly eight years arm. The opposite foot Is placed near the now, is a Tennessean who joined elbow of the other arm. For those who find the Union in New York. He's 31 years old and sails in the deck de­ this position uncomfortable, it's alright to kneel on both knees, one partment. De Poo, who holds en­ on either side of the subject's head. The hands are placed on the gine room ratings, is a Massachu­ subject's back so that the heels of the hands setts native who came into the SIU lie Just below an imaginary line running in the port of Norfolk on October between the armpits. The tips of the thumbs should just touch, and the fingers 22, 1947. He'll be 30 next April. should be spread downward and outward. 4-4 4 Then the operator kneels forward imtil The crew of the Elizabeth (Bull his arms are nearly vertical with the weight Line) really thought highly of the of his body making a steady, even, down­ work of Brother George Kerr, who ward pressure on the hands. This forces was messman aboard the vessel. air out of the lungs. It's important to keep They got together and tipped him the elbows straight and maintain the pres­ for what they called "splendid sure directly downward. service" and for The second step is the positioning for the expansion pnase. The keeping the hands are lifted off, and the operator rocks backward on his heels placing his hands on the victim's arms Just messhall spark­ ling clean at aU above the elbows. The third step is to draw the arms up times. Kerr, who is a and toward the operator, keeping the native of the elbows straight. Enough lift should be ap­ British West In­ plied so that the operator feels the re­ dies, Joined the sistance at the subject's shoulders. The Union in Boston arms are then dropped to the ground com­ back on Novem­ pleting the cycle. ber 19, 1938, It is this arm lift which expands the shortly after the SIU was founded. victim's, chest, by pulling on the chest He still makes his home in the muscles and arching the back, thus making Hub, living in Roxbury, Massachu­ sure that air enters the lungs. Both the setts. The veteran Seafarer is 57 compression and expansion phases should years old. occupy equal time in a 12 times-a-minute cycle "with release time being a minimum Interval. 4 4 4 As is normal with all respiration tech­ Another Seafarer who Was men­ tioned for doing a solid job was niques, it's important to see to it that the Joe Falasca, ship's delegate on the subject's chin does not sag, and that the Steel Rover (Isthmian). Falasca, a tongue and foreign objects are not ob­ New Yorker by birth, joined the structing the passages. This should be Union in Norfolk in 1949. He now checked in between cycles so as not to de­ makes his home in Yonkers, New lay immediate application of artificial res­ York, just north of the big town. piration. The standard first aid procedures for He's 26 years old and sails on deck. Joe has served as delegate on treatment for shock and immersion follow several ships and usually gets a in due course. mention from the crew for good piration. As in any system, regularity of respiration is of great Importafice. representation. AcfiON Pretty Big "Seheener^ Bg Bernard Seaman �Jana«r7 tZ. 1954 SEAFARERS Gov't Will Convert US-Owned Libertys us Maritime Administrator Louis S. Rothschild says the Government will go ahead with experiments to boost the efficiency of war-built Liberty ships by 50 percent if Con­ gress gives the green light to-*the cost of a planned conver­ of the Propeller Club of the Uni­ ted States, suggested conversion sion program. Rothschild revealed that the Federal Maritime Board was plan­ ning "laboratory tests" on several of the 11-knot Libertys with dif­ ferent types of propulsion machin­ ery, which, with some structural and hull changes would enable them to do 17 knots. If the pro­ gram is successful, it would put the Libertys, of which the Govern­ ment owns about 1,500 vessels, in good company with the new Mar­ iner-type ships, which do better than 20 knots. While it is not known whether the Government program has been under consideration for any spec­ ial length of time, a recommenda­ tion along these lines was first made public just three months ago when Hugh Gallagher, president Pick Up 'Shot^ Card At Payoff Seafarers who have taken the series of inoculations re­ quired for certain foreign voy­ ages are reminded to be sure to pick up their inoculation cards from the captain or the purser when they pay off at the end of a voyage. The card should be picked up by the Seafarer and held BO that it can be presented when signing on for another voyage where the "shots" are required. The inoculation card is your only proof of hav­ ing taken the required shots. Those men who forget to pick up their Inoculation card when they pay off may find that they are required to take all the "shots" again when they want to sign on for another such voyage. of the Libertys at hearings before a Senate sub-committee last Octo­ ber. Gallagher offered plans for a program which would enable the Libertys to do as much as 18 knots by re-engining the ships, stream­ lining the front hulls with a longer and sharper bow and increasing their length to 450 feet. At the time, the cost was estimated at $2.2-miIlion for each vessel. His suggestion drew instant at­ tack from many quarters of the shipping industry which called it "short-sighted" and an "expediency that failed to recognize the future needs of the country and merchant marine." Among the objections raised were that the cost of the conversions could be better ap­ plied to developing wholely new designs and tonnage. Several in­ dustry leaders also commented that in a period of heavy defense needs, it was not sound to invest huge sums in doing over ships which would have only ten years left out of a normal 20-year span of peak production. Aid for Shipyards The Maritime Administrator de­ clared, however, that the conver­ sion job was something that should have been studied long ago and that it still represented a highly useful undertaking. He noted too that it would help revitalize the country's faltering shipbuilding and ship repair industry, and would at the same time provide a much more efficient merchant fleet reserve force in case of any emergency. Opponents of the idea reaffirm­ ed their earlier view that the basic need of the industry today is still new designs and new ships adapted to present-day operations. NLRB Backs AFL-ILA Charges Of Intimidation In Dock Vote (Continued from page 5) the Labor Board was the fact that ''^dock foremen and hiring bosses threatened men with the loss of -Jobs unless the ILA won the elec­ tion. Buses were chartered by the old ILA to go from pier to pier picking up voters, who were told by the hiring boss, "You know •what to do, vote ILA." To make sure,-the Labor Board i^aid, the supervisors rode in the buses with the men, taking them right to the polls. A popular slogan of the hir­ ing bosses was, "If you want to work tomorrow, vote ILA." Also under fire was the fact .that United Fruit employees were per­ mitted to vote, although this com­ pany is not a part of the New York Shipping Association. The Labor Board report conceded that this objection on the part of the AFL had validity and should be taken up further in Washington. • Hit hard by the action of the Labor Board, the old ILA has soft: pedaled strike talkj which was ' very much in evidence In the past few weeks. The old ILA has now announced that it would withhold ahy strike action until the NLRB reaches final decision on the out-, come of the election, a decision ^ that isn't, expected before March ' or April. ' •; .A three-day secret conference of past weekend produced an an­ nounced decision to "clean up" the organization. Details of the clean-up plan were not announced other than to state that certain locals would be consolidated in the future. Page Seventeen LOG Maritime Unions Meet, Draft Plans For Industry's Future (Continued from page 3) mies such as' the railroads and others 'who aimed to cut down the scope of merchant shipping. This condition has persisted, the group said, even though three ma­ jor wars have shown the basic need for a strong merchant marine and the inability of foreign flag ship­ ping to fill the gap in an emer­ gency. "History has proven," they stated, "that we must maintain an adequate merchant marine in peacetime if we are to have one in time of war. Also in peacetime our merchant marine is needed to develop our foreign market. No one can expect foreign shipowners to develop our markets for us." The industry, they added, is an important provider of employ­ ment to thousands of shoreside workers and a large segment of shoreside industry is occupied in supplying ships with food, supplies, paint, equipment and similar items. Coastwise Revival The conference agreed that one way in which the merchant fleet could be strengthened would be through a planned revival of coast­ wise and intercoastal trade, once a major factor in American ship­ ping, but now reduced to. 50 ships from a maximum of 400. The con­ ference recommended the follow­ ing: • Construction differential sub­ sidies in the domestic trades. • Charter of US-owned ships to private operators at favorable rates related to profits. • Development of special ships and cargo handling facilities through Government aid. • Sale of Government-owned idle tonnage to coastwise operators at reduced prices. • Maritime representation on the ICC which sets rates for rail­ roads and domestic steamship lines. An investigation of the I'CCs ac­ tion in setting lower rates for rail­ roads where they compete directly with steamship lines. • Reduced tolls for intercoastal ships in the Panama Canal. Offshore Problems On the problems ol offshore shipping, the group made the fol­ lowing proposals: • Government action to return American-owned foreign flag oper­ ations to the American flag. • No transfers of American ships to foreign flags unless such transfer is in the interests of the US merchant marine. A maritime union representative to be present neers; William Steinberg, CIO Ra­ at all hearings on such transfers. dio Operators; Albert Parente, • All US military cargoes to be Marine Officers Union (United transported on US-flag ships. No Mine Workers). Panamanian, Liberian or Honduran Matthews, Haddock, Dushane and ship to obtain any US military car­ Daggett will serve on the legisla­ go. Permanent legislation provid­ tive committee along with Captain ing that 100 percent of all US- Bishop, MMP; T. M. Meyer, owned economic cargoes or Gov­ WFOW; Andrew Macdonald, AFL ernment-financed cargoes to be Radio Officers; and A. D. Lewis carried on American ships. No aid of the Mine Workers. It was agreed of any kind to be given to run­ that this comhiittee would meet at away operators. No foreign seamen least once a week with a frequent should be employed on US ships rotation of the chairmanship. Ex­ on the Korean shuttle run. penses will be shared on a pro • MSTS competition with pri­ rata basis. Lundeberg Thanked vate operators should cease. On other subjects, the following SIU of NA president Harry action was taken: Lundeberg, who initiated the call for the conference, was given a Marine Hospitals • The conference urged that the vote of thanks for his action as was present status of the marine hos­ Vincent J. Malone of the Marine pitals be maintained. It further rec­ Firemen, for his services as chair­ ommended that loggings of sea­ man. men go to a USPHS hospital fund Unions attending the meeting inrather than to the shipowners as at eluded: The SIU A&G District, the SUP,'the Great Lakes District, the present. • The Coast Guard screening Canadian District, the Marine program was endorsed as fairly- Cooks, Stewards, the Brotherhood conducted, and it was recommend­ of Marine Engineers, Marine Fire­ ed that the program be tightened. men, Oilers and Watertenders, and Restriction on the issuance of new the Inland Boatmen's Union, all SIU of NA affiliates; the National seamen's papers was requested. • Alien seamen of good char­ Maritime Union; The American acter, the conference said, should Radio Association (CIO); the Mar­ be able to get citizenship after ine Engineers Beneficial Associa­ three years' service aboard US flag® tion (CIO); The Radio Officers vessels, and should be permitted Union (AFL), the Brotherhood of longer shore leaves in periods of Marine Officers (UMW); and the Masters, Mates and Pilots (AFL). poor shipping. SIU Secretary-Treasurer Paul • The conference called for the Hall, attended the conference along closing of Kings Point and all offi­ with Lindsey Williams, New Or­ cer training facilities due to the leans port agent, and Matthews. surplus of merchant marine offi­ cers. It asked that such training be limited to upgrading and re­ fresher courses. Rotary Hiring On labor legislation the confer­ ence called for specific legalizing of rotary shipping through amend­ ment of the Taft-Hartley act, de­ nial of bargaining rights to Com­ munist-controlled unions, and sev­ eral additional grounds for expul­ sion from union membership be­ (Continued from page 3) sides non-payment of dues, those fected have already indicated they grounds being narcotic sales or do not even have enough hospital addiction and membership in totali­ beds available in their areas to tarian organizations. accommodate the seamen hospital­ The report, which was approved ized in their communities. by the conference, was drai.ed by There are now only 16 USPHS a nine-man committee consisting hospitals open in the US, three of of Bob Matthews, assistant secre­ which treat just specialized dis­ tary-treasurer SIU A&G District; eases. Ten others have been V. J. Malone, Marine Firemen; closed in recent years. Matthew Dushane, SUP; C. F. May, In the absence of Presidential Masters, Mates and Pilots; Hoyt comment on the issue, it is now Haddock, NMU; Ben Man, NMU; expected that Mr. Eisenhower's H. L. Dagget, CIO Marine Engi­ coming budget requests to Con­ gress will quietly end appropria­ tions to 13 of the hospitals and thereby force them to close down. Meanwhile, SIU representatives in Washington, representatives of other sea unions and industry of­ ficials continue pressing Congress to vote to keep the program intact by providing funds to keep the USPHS hospitals going. Seafarers are urged to continue writing their Senators and Representatives in fa­ vor of keeping the hospitals open. -S • I -1 n PHS Program Wins Praise Of Eisenhower Put IVumber On Meeting Excuses . l^ng^bremen picketing on 29th Street pier, Breokl;^, take a eoffee-break. AFL-ILA won rein^ M Seafarers sending telegrams or letters to the New York headquarters dispatcher asking to be excused from attending headquarters membership meetings must Include the reg­ istration number of their shipping card in the message. From now on, if the number is not included, the excuse can­ not be accepted by the dis­ patcher. ' ' •T- '•Ji a �ji SEAFAnERS lii |1:- ffc X- East African Natives Moving Up In Social Scale With Gov't Aid Despite the ever-increasing progressive action of the Kenya authorities, the Mau Mau continues to pillage and destroy in the Mombasa-Nairobi area, writes African reporter Harry Kronmel. . A final "give 'em hell" cam­ tion to which pressure from Lour asked by the workers, giving them paign has been started by the don has produced quick results in $1.05 for the day's pay, but it is this land. A school system that, only in the talking stage. A strike government against the ter­ never catered to the non-European threatens ^Mga and Dar-Es-Sa h:". •' if- '•• I .t^J i:,l?-i Jtmury 22, 1W4 IPG That there aire no "nationar' holidays in thjiUnited States?; Each State decides which holiday^ it will observe. They are designated either by law or by executive proclamation. The only instance where Congress seemed to declare a "National holiday throughout the United States" was the act of March 2, 1889, which used the ex­ pression with reference to April 30, 1889, the 100th anniversary of the inauguration of George Wash­ ington. The President and Con­ gress designate legal holidays only for the District of Columbia and Federal workers throughout the nation. rorist bands. Deploying more, than 1,000 troops, the security guard has is now welcoming Kyukyu, Indian laam if the deadlock, going on for been smashing into the Mau Mau and Asian elements into the uni­ ,17 days now, is not broken soon. strongholds ih the Kipipiri forest versities. A sum of five million The employers aren't giving in with great success. It is estimated pounds or $14 million has been without a struggle. that this area holds more than ten granted by London for the im­ Bargaining Agent minor divisions of Mau Mau fight­ provement of Kenya. Plans' for One of the important facts to re­ ers. The situation is worth noting technical schools.are being drawn member is that for the first time up and the dream of an East for ali visiting Seafarers. African University is becoming a in East African history, the Afri­ When an African swears to up­ near can has a legal bargaining agent. reality. hold Mau Mau law, reports Sea­ In Kenya, however, because of se­ 4" 4" 4" Modernize Cities farer ~ Kronmel, curity measures, strikes are pro­ gutta percha comes from he becomes a Mombasa, Tanga and Dar-Es- hibited by law. But Kenya, too, is theThat solidified juice of vari­ very dangerous Salaam are being modernized. opening its eyes with the cry of ous Malayan milky evergreen trees? It enemy. He be­ Construction is In the boom period "equal pay for equal work." The does not dissolve in water, but longs to a small, and there is no lack of work for drive. is on throughout East and under water of high temperature tightly - knit European and non-European alike. Central Africa for a better under­ becomes plastic and easy to manip­ group that fights The Mombasa docks work around standing among races. The big cop­ ulate. In trade it is handled in the only at night and the clock and modem machinery per industries of" Tanganyika and form of reddish or gray bricks. It works in the Eu­ is seen for the first time all over Rhodesia are trying to break the is used for insulation (particularly ropean shops the port area. Prices on consumer color line and the success has been for submarine cabies), golf balls, during the day. goods are high at present and the good. Kronmel telephone receivers, adhesivcs, Often, he is African stevedore and laborer who The next step under considera­ called, "boy," and when: his em­ never before had the right to tion by the copper people is the waterproofing materials, and other ployer is dissatisfied, he is called strike, today has unions to fight difficuit task of easing South purposes. i much worse. He has little clothing, for him. Africa's "apartheid" or complete mostly leftovers, and his pay each Arbitration is going on right segregation policy. They expect That an estimated 200 hospital­ month only would buy a decent now between the. stevedore unions much pressure from the Boers, but ized Seafarers received the annual dinner for two in New York City and their employers. For a com­ the drive has already begun with li25 Christmas bonus from the SIU any afternoon. plete shift of approximately eight some luck. The era of African Welfare Plan? The trustees of the The Kenya government has been hours, the worker receives the prosperity is looming. It can take Plan at a meeting early in Decem­ shocked into a more liberal posi­ equivalent of $.63. Recently, a fuil fruition he says, with little ber voted to- approve the bonus tion regarding the natives, in addi- raise of almost 100 per cent was common sense on all sides. i which is payable to any patient in Seafarer Blues ^ Before The SIU Contract the hospital for more than one day during the week of December 2026 inclusive. As,usual the Christ­ mas bonus was paid in addition to the regular $15 weekly benefit paid to all eligible Seafarers for as long as they are hospitalized. t 4 4 That shell money is the .most widely distributed form of primi­ tive money? Cowrie shells have been the most common and prob­ ably the oldest type of shells used as money. Wampum, used" by the American Indians, was usually fashioned from thick-shelled clams. That plans for paying welfare benefits to Canadian seamen, mem­ bers of the SIU Canadian District,, are now being, completed with funds Coming in under, the newi contract? A board of trustees is being set up which will draft a sys­ tem of benefits and methods of payment to union members. ^ 4 4 4 That when James J. Jeffries abandoned the heavyweight box.-. ing crown in 1905,. he named two fighters as the iogical contenders for the title and refereed the bout? Five years later, when .Jef-: fries tried for a comeback, he was defeated by Jack Johnson, who had beaten the man, who in ,turn had defeated the fighter whoni Jeffries had declared the winner in the bout he refereed. By B. McCoullough and A. Whitmer ' • 'Si M, ; •• mlii mm �January St. 1954 SEAFARERS Pare MiDeteett LOG Fairisle Is Distincfive Ship Say Crewmen, Really Gets A(g)round • V: --1 •.M By SEAFARERS LOG Photo Editor Through the recorded annals of maritime history there courses all manner of ships (Editors Note: The SEAFARERS LOG photo editor will be glad to known to man, some more or less so. Also, lurking in out-of-the-way wastes and lanes of florist Seafarers with their photo problems. Address any questions the trackless seas, lie tales of ghost, jinx and haunted ships, from Viking origin to modernto the Photo Editor, c/o the LOG at 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn. ^ ^day vessels. What the SeaThis includes information on how to operate certain types of cameras^ farers aboard the Fairisie Drink Cheers To Holiday Season advice on camera purchases, photo-finishing techniques, plus informa­ have to report about their tion on a variety of camera equipment, such as enlargers, flash guns, ship is not exactly the phantom etc. Drop the editor a line or if you are around the hall come up to class, but they feel' it does smack see him.) of the odd and the singular for a With days on the short side and the tempefatui-e quite low, photogra­ ship to be involved in so many phy moves indoors. In moving indoors for his shooting, the amateur tantalizing if not exasperating sit­ finds that the problem of g;etting good pictures has some complications. uations. , One Seafarer that we know had been getting execellent results with The Fairisle, a Waterman scow, his color shooting until he tried color with artificial light. Color shoot­ no matter where its wanderings ing under artificial light is not simple. Minor errors committed out­ take it throughout the rest of the doors seem to be compounded when the camera loaded with color film year, writes the crew, will have the is used with artificial light. After spending some time examining a distinction of being the first ship few rolls of his color film, we found that there are six basic errors to have passed through the Panama that should be avoided in order to end up with excellent color trans­ Canal, from the Pacific to the At­ parencies. lantic Ocean, in 1954. On New Year's Day of this year the Fair­ Excessive contrast—A single light source on either side of the subisle was the first ship of any nation , Ject results in inky blacks on the shadow side. To avoid excessive con­ to use the "big ditch" in its intertrast, add a second light on the other side of the subject. Until you be­ ocean journey. come expert, keep the light ratio no greater than 2:1. This simply Other Distinctions means that you should keep the lights on both sides of your subject That is not, by far, the only dis­ pretty' even and rarely have twice as much light on one side as on the tinction accruing to the vessel, say other. There may be times when this extra contrast is wanted; then the Seafarers. Late in 1953 the unbalance your lights. Fairisle, on a trip to Korea, had Unwanted reflections—Brilliant hued surface bounce undesii-able the distinctidn of running aground colors onto your subject. If you crave the bizarre, here's a field for Christmas Eve aboard the Steel Flyer was a gala affair as the men and looking much like a duck out you. If not, better subdue the color or move it farther away from toasted in the holiday with beer and cokes. Shown above are, left of water for an uncomfortable your subject. to right, rear, F. Delapenha, W. Gonzalez, M. Figueroa and G. time. Later in the year, on its last Unequal lighting—Light falls off fast as distance from source to sub­ trip to the Far East for 1953, the Bonefont. Seated are W. Kennedy and C.'Hcppding. ject increases. This is also true with black and white photography, but ship ran out of fresh water for 'ts since color exposure is more critical than black and white, it's a bigger boilers and wallowed around, pow­ problem. The solution is to try and keep subjects in approximately the erless. for several days until help LOG-A-RHYTHM: same plane. came from a sister ship which Under-exposure—This is easily recognized. Your transparencies will pumped fresh water into the steel be dark, colors will take on a thick, smoky look. The answer is longer hull so that she could feed her exposure, wider aperture or more light. Use a meter or flash guide to thirsty boilers once again. , get the exposure "on the button" for true color and sparkling brilliance. Even that was not the end of it By Davit Winch Over-exposure—This is the reverse of under-exposure and the trans­ with the Fairisle, for the ship was parencies will have an anemic color; the transparency will be thin. in on other world-shdking events The remedy is to cut the intensity of light, use a faster shutter speed in 1953. Once, on a trip to Korea, "I ought to have a large reward or smaller opening. As mentioned before, exposure tolerance for color the ship landed just in time for its I've never qvmed a union card film is less than one opening of your lens. men to be a witness to the riots I've never grumbled, never struck. Wrong flashbulb—Color film must be exposed by the light for which in the prison camps. Another time Never mingled with union truck. it is balanced. Two types of film are made to take care of indoor and it. arrived there on the day the ar­ outdoor shooting. Since you may be stuck • sometimes with daylight mistice was signed. "But I must be going on my way to win. film in your camera and want to take a shot indoors, use blue tinted In toto, the Fairisle spent a very So open up, St. Peter, and let me in." bulbs. Since the light quality of these blue blubs is similar to sun­ interesting year, and it would be St. Peter sat and stroked his staff light, your results will be good. If you use clear flashbulbs indoors odd and peculiar in itself if its Despite his high office he had to laugh. with daylight film, the result will be a sickly orange cast over the crew did not spend one along with transparency. The reverse is true, if your camera is loaded with in­ it. Said he with a fiery gleam in his eye, door film and you use it outdoors the result will be weird as far as "Who is tending this gate, you or I?" color is concerned. Use the proper conversion filter and you'll, be all Thereupon he rose in stature tall and straight. Pressed a button on the wall and Of all the above errors the exposure one seems to be most serious. Said to the angel who answered the bell, One way to overcome the problem is to keep a record of the expdsures "Escort this scabby down to Hell.' Headquarters again wishes made. When your film is processed and returned to you, check the Tell Satan to give him a seat all alone to remind ail Seafarers that good and bad .transparencies with the exposures given them. In this On a red-hot griddle up near the throne. •payments of funds, for what­ manner you will be able to correct for the errors made in exposure. ever Union purpose, be made "But say, tixiit a minute, let this thought jell. only to authorized A&G repre­ Not even the Devil could stand the smell sentatives and that an official Of a simmering scab on a griddle in Hell. Union receipt be gotten at that time. If no receipt is offered, "It would cause a revolt, a strike I know. be sure to protect yourself by If I sent you down to the Imps below. immediately bringing the mat­ So go back to your master on Earth and to him tell ter to the attention of the sec­ Seafarers aboard the Tagalam (Seatrade) find it hard to They wouldn't even have a scabby in Hell!" retary-treasurer's office. believe that they live in the age of speed, jet propulsion, and where the sheriff no longer breathes on the suspect's neck after the deed but has him"^ locked in durance vile before they say, nothing sails like' the Crazy, Man, Crazy the crime is committed. What Tagalam. In support of this thesis, says caused them to lose faith in all theise evideifces of the modern, the crew, is the last trip of the split-second ^orld in which they Tagalam. The old vessel, writes 1. What European country has enjoyed sel|-rule for 676 years al­ live is the ship itself. Nothing, the lads, took all of ten days to go though it has a population of less than 6,000? from New York to Fort Arthur, 2. The amount of money spent by the Government to subsidize potato Texas, on a recent run, and not prices until potato price supports were discontinued was (a) $14 mil­ without incident. Along the way lion (b) $419 million (c) $76 million (d) $238 million. the vessel ran into trouble twice, 3. Can you name the approximate tonnage of the following ocean breaking down each time and fray­ liners? (aT Queen Elizabeth, (b) He De France, (c) America. ing the nerves of the men a little SIU headquarters urges all more on each instance. What's 4. Which of the following ports has the greatest difference between draft-eligible seamen to be high and low water? (a) Galveston (b) New York (c) Savannah (d) Bos­ more, adds the crew, to add cal­ sure they keep their local Se­ umny to catastrophe, the old girl ton (e) Seattle. lective Service boards posted on all changes' of address only made a maximum of nine 5. What political party has been in existence for 85 years but has knots along the way. Rumor had through the use of the poA never won a national or state election? it that several fish passed it as if cards furnished at all SIU 6. The first actual automobile was built in (1801), (1887), (1904), it were heading up-river. halls and aboard ships. (1769). Don't, says the crew, don't get ' Failure to keep ^our draft 7. Can you name four women in Congress? on the Tagalam if you're interest­ board infomed of your where­ Jack Horton engine: delegate 8. Which of the following is the correct length for a nautical mile? abouts can cause you to be ed in fast living. The only thing aboard the Seavictor, sports fast about the old tub, they say, is a) 6,080 feet b) 6,07*6.097 feet c) 6,080.2 feet d) 6,081.3 feet. listed as-a delinquent and be a new, crazy hat he bought re­ the rust on the decks. However, drafted into the services with­ 9) What world-famed movie star created a sensation with a trans­ cently on the beach. The they do recommend it as a cure out a hearing. The Union in parent dress at a Las Vegas night-club recently? photog didn't say whether or such cases can do nothing to for hervei for any Seafarers who 10. What kind of pipe is never used by a plumber at work but might not Horton got the fancy want to take life easy for a while. aid Seafarers tvho fail to comIf it's the Tagalam^says the crew, .chapeau from the:SIU:shore-;: piyi-(Quiz Answers on Page 25) side sea chest. it's sure to be a' long while. :'h I •V I The Sad Saga Of A Scab Be Sure to Get Dues Receipts I Tagalam Turns Tide of Time, Ship Faces Knotty Problem Quiz Corner Keep Draft Board Posted ssm.^ feMX At P.Jayl.... m - s si ''rl I m �i SEAFARERS LOG Par* H'wentr JmuttMry ». l»Si Seaman Learns Sad Sun Oil Truth " Li- • >41 M'J • n •ji'V.g :<!r j Look before you leap to sign up with Sun Oil Company, is seaman G. A. Halbert's motto Bp Spike Martin for the future, because of what happened to him recently when he had occasion to do busi­ So far Molinas has only been ac­ It's long been deemed proper, ness with the outfit. His dealings with the Socony and Atlantic, which he compares favor­ though perhaps foolish, to wage cused of. betting on himself, but ably only to each other and to> a buck or two on the horses. But the amount of money Involved, nothing else, have convinced call. He got more gall from the behind. Upon reporting to the few realize the amount of dough about $400, Is so ridiculously him that there is nothing like company than call, but that came ship, he said, he found it to be an that changes hands at other sport­ small for a player cro\Yding th* later in his story. After much old motor vessel and the only thing ing events. Baseball,' for example, $10,000-a-year bracket that it the SIU. Halbert, so his story goes, signed waiting, Halbert got a call to man new about it was the crew. The is one sport that pretends betting seems hardly likely he would up with Sun Oil in otder to be able a ship in Houston, Texas; so he old rust pot was called the S. £. doesn't exist. . But right in the bother to put through long dis­ to ship out when he received the packed his gear and left Beaumont Graham, but the boys redubbed it shadow of the "No Betting" sign tance telephone calls to New York the S. E. Groan for obvious the sporting gentry will wager you for that purpose. It's being asked reasons. on whether the next pitch will be if Molinas was involved in his Christmas Presents For AH On Ship a The scow made six knots with­ strike or a ball, whether the bat­ college days and was still under out straining its jet motors to ter will get a hit, how many inn­ the thumb of a big money bettor. Tampa, Fia., and after it crawled ings the pitcher will last, how Simple To Fix in to port, Halber^ writes, the own­ many runs, if any, will be scored that inning, and so on. Basketball's big troubles are tha er came aboard and said the ship Not Worth the Risk ease with which the game can be was going north to Chester, Pa., Despite the heavy sugar wagered fixed and the fact that it's a big for a run to Boston, Mass. It sounded all right, so after straight­ on baseball games the sport has time sport operating , with college ening out some wage differences, been remarkably free of attempted the crew signed on for the north- fixes, over the years. Now and students who are thrown a few dol­ em run and settled down to what then you hear about somebody in lars' expense money as their ^nly seemed to be a regular job. That the minor leagues putting a few compensation. • One man can work only confirmed what he had been chips on his own ball ciub. When a fix all by his lonesome if he is a key to the attack, and with bet­ told, Halbert said, because he the culprits are discovered they ting being done on the point dif­ are automatically banished from the asked the company if the work was between teams, it's a sim­ steady before he would sign on the game and tnat's that. And of ference ple thing to do. course,^it's pretty tough to fix a i^'essei. Theoretically, the money boys baseball game single-handed. Be­ Gets Taken sides, the rewards to good players got out of the basketball betting To make a long story less tire­ are large Aenough so that a few game when the original scandals some, Halbert got the short end of himdred or a few thousand dollars broke a couple of seasons back. the deal with the company, because that could be gained by attempting That's hard to believe if you take his steady job lasted just as long as a fix simply aren't worth the risk. a look at the money passing hands it took the ship to reach Chester The big culprit in the fix racket outside New - York's Madison where it went Into drydock. He the last few years has been basket­ Square Garden after a game. The was had and he knew it, but no ball. The sport had just about crowd on the sidewalk is so thick amount of- crying or arguing could cleaned its skirts of * betting and so busy you can't fight your remedy the situation. When he troubles a couple of seasons back way through. And with so many headed back for Beaumont with when a new scandal blossomed hundreds of teams operating cross­ transportation pay in his kick, over the betting activities of Jack country, it wouldn't be surprising which he had to fight to get, he was Molinas, a professional with the if more fix incidents continue to a sadder but wiser seaman. Fort Wayne Pistons. pop up for some time to come. Young Seafarer Suffers Fatal Auto injuries, Signs On For Final Voyage «r - ij '»• •» •jj.t k ou Crew opens Christmas presents during party thrown by Captain Goezinne. Each member got a present from captain and his wife on the Northwestern Victory. At top, some of the crew open pres­ ents, while, below, the captain, his wife, and his. dog,' Corky, pose with John Buccl, ship delegate, left, for the cameraman. HBR SHtPSHAK/ SIU HAS A IPOTA-noM MAIMTAIMING 'CLEAM SHIPS. AT THE PAYOFF 6E SURE THE _ R4SSA6£W!AyS,MESSazw, fiOCislSA»JD DECKS ABE O-EAH. 6E A" CSEW THE SIU CAM BE PRouD OF ! SVlii The late Donald Richey, a Seafarer of 10 years standing with the Union, passed on to a greater reward early last month, according to a letter to the LOG from his mother, Mrs. R. R. Richey. His death came as a result of fatal injuries received in an automobile accident in Bellaire, Ohio. — merchant marine, .^Richey sailed time for Thanksgiving dinner with "Donald M. Richey," his mother writes, "was born in for two more years,"getting off his his family. It was soon after that Feesburg, Ohio, July 17, 1925, and last ship, .the Robin Sherwood, in that he went on his final voyage. departed this world In Bellaixe City Hospital, Bellaire, Ohio, at 8:30 P.M. Saturday, December 5, 1953, as a result of fatal-injuries received in a tragic automobile ac­ cident on Wednesday, December 2, The LOG opens this column, as on exchange for stewards, cooks, on State Route 7 near Bellaire." bakers and others who'd like to share favored food recipes, little-knoum Thus ended the short life story of cooking and baking hints, dishes with a national flavor and the like, a happy, companionable, well-like suitable for shipboard and/or home use. Here's Victor Tubo's recipe Seafarer, whose passing will be for "chicken adobo with rice." mourned by all his shipmates, The wealth of menu possibilities offered by experimenting friends and relatives. with foreign cookery is something Seafarers are well aware Richey, his mother said, gradu­ ated from Hamersville High School of. The many nationalities often represented on SIU ships with the class of 1943 and entered provide ample opportunity to> the merchant ma­ get the inside track on popular kept asking for more, and it be­ rine at the age foreign dishes and menu items came a regular Sunday feature. of 17 when the that can be prepared in a partic­ Actually, "adobo" is the Philippine hot war was boil­ ular national style. equivalent for goulash. ing over. His first Such is the case with "chicken To prepare it for a "full crew, voyage was on a adobo," which is really a sort of you would need ten chickens ship in the midst goulash, except (about 40 pounds), 2-3 garlic cloves, of a 100-ship con­ with bigger cuts 3 soupspoons of vinegar, and papvoy to Europe in of chicken. The rika and pepper to season. Divide the days before dish, according to the chicken into eighths, chop the the backs of the Richey c h i frf steward garlic very fine and mix all the in­ German undersea gredients together for about an raiders were broken. Changing Victor Tubo is a hour. scenes and oceans,, Richey's next special favorite trip took him to the South Pacific in the Philippine* Thus, although the dish is sim­ for a 13-month run, shuttling mili­ Islands,. w h-e r * ple to make, the most time is taken tary supplies'between New Guinea he hails from, with the mixing, which allows the and Australia for* the Army, Navy originally, and in chicken to get the proper coating, Tube his more than 30 and Marines. inside and out, of the spices and During the course of his tea- years of sailing all over the world vinegar. TLen, cook the combina­ year maritime career, he visited he's found it suits every type of tion in the same large pan you . 98 countries and sailed every one taste. would use for a goulash, for 3-4 Tubo, who's 6een sailing in the hours in a low oven. Too much' of the seven seas. However, Ohio law did not exempt him from, the- SIU since 1947, said he found a heat will cause the chicken to draft while he was in the typical reaction to the dish on shrink altdisether. Serve with boil- . merchant marine. In February,; Robin Line ships, whep passengers ed rice. The same preparation, in1951, he went to war with the 231st on the African run found it on the cldentiilly, can be followed with Engineering Combat Battalion and menu. Since they had never heard big chunks of pork or beef, except received an honorable discharge, in of it before, they considered it that in the case of. pork, it should SeptembCT .9f jthat. . - j vvitb eflhie .jiii^pieion, ,but after it hot be in. the oven much more thah Returning to his first love, the was trotted out laikl «ervedi iUiey an hour^' u'; >.'• -a v �SEAFARERS JuMry n. It54 (GM To Get LOG lit Germany To the Editor: : aon Norman was in the mer-chant marine before going into the Air Force. He had been receiving the SEAFARERS LOG right along, and I have been sending it to him in Germany. Would you kindly send it to his new address so he will get it sooner. He enjoys read­ ing it and intends to go back to sea when his time is up in the Air Force. Thank you. Mrs. N. E. Snyder (Ed. note—We have noted your change of address on our mailing list.) t t Good Chow Marks Christmas Oay PUS Hospitals Help'Test Drugs LETTERS praise from the brass in Japan, but that didn't get us ashore in Korea. The only time we got ashore was in a little place just 12 miles from the front lines. Red underground fighters were raising all kinds of ruckus every night killing some of the boys on the outposts. The CO up there said it was okay with him if the Reds got us, it was our neck and our sad story. But all this is past now and I am on the m,arried Seafarers best deal, the Ponce. We're on a steady run from PR to PE and back again. I'm home in Miami for three days and two nights and then gone for eight days, regularly. You can't beat that, and with an SIU contract, too. There is only one thing we need on the Ponce and that's an SIU slop chest price list so we can or­ der gear by mail. We must have a price list so we know how mUch money to send for each of eur pur­ chases. Tom Collins Tlmnks Crew For Sending Flowers To the Editor: The following thank you letter was sent to the crewmembers of the Northwestern Victory by Mrs. M. Betty Goezinne, the captain's wife. We all like the note and would like you to publish it in the LOG. Crewmembers of Northwestern Victory To the Crew of the Northwestern Victory: Thanks a lot, fellows, for the lovely flowers. We surely do ap­ preciate them. Last year I happened to see, in a copy of the LOG, a cartoon concemlhg the "old man's" wife. You To the Editor: We, the crew of the Elizabeth, do here and now wish to give our praise and thanks to the steward department, and especially the chief steward, for the fine Christ­ inas dinner which we received on Christmas Day. Although the day was passed at sea it was made an enjoyable one because we had such a fine dinner. The menu was one that we be­ Enjoyed Reading lieve surpasses kny that has been LOG Overseas put out on any To the Editor: ship, bar none, I have been receiving the SEA­ even including FARERS LOG since I have been first-class passen­ in Korea with the Marine Corps ger vessels. We and have enjoyed and appreciated are enclosing a it very much. I am now due to copy-of the return to the States, and will be menu, in the released shortly after, so I am en­ hope that you closing my change of address. I may publish it. wish to thank you for yoiir con­ People often ask Cantwell sideration in sending me the SEA­ us why we go to Eddie Dacey, chief steward, sea. Our response is, that as long FARERS LOG. I intend to return stands between Captain and to sea as soon as I get out. "as there are menus like this, and Mrs. Goezinne at the crew's Robert W. Mytton good stewards to go witfi them, we Christmas party. (Ed. note: We have changed will continue to sail. If you go, go your mailing address, as you wiir probably remember it, too. It first class. asked.) showed a couple of fellows looking Praise Service t t up to the deck above and wonder­ We also wish to praise the serv­ Many Food Beefs ing who the classy dame was. By ice rece'ived during the meal. It was truly unsurpassed, and it was Aboard Compass the following day they knew the awful truth, and when a new guy quite impossible for any man to the Editor: asked them they said, "Oh, that ask for better, as there was some ToThe crewmembers of the Com­ old bag—that's the captain's wife." one standing by each table ready pass (Compass), have been given It gave me a big laugh. I'm glad and more than willing to comply false promises about getting stores to know I've passed the test and with your every wish. Some of the and were given a runaround about haven't gotten in your way too "waiters" were the chief steward, Jhe steward's stores. We are thankthe third cook, the pantryman and mi that we now have a steward on much. You've been a good gang to sail with. our own efficient waiter. It was board who has fought hard to get really a very Merry Christmas, as the Again, my sincerest thanks for few things we now have on far as good food and excellent board. the flowers, ^ service were concerned, and we Betty Goezinne We were promised food supplies are most appreciative. i4" 4> To give you all a good tip, the for 90- days by the company agent, the captain, who is now aboard, Crew Grieves chief steward's name is Charley and the SIU agent in Seattle, be­ Cantwell, a name that means good fore we sailed. We received only a Lost Brother chow and good service. ^ few requisitioned items before we To the Editor: Crew of Elizabeth We, the crew of the Seatrain (Ed. note: Unfortunately, space sailed. The crew claims that the will not permit us to publish. all last steward quit in disgust, due to Texas, lost our chief cook in the the excellent menus sent in by Sea­ the same beefs. These included untimely passing of -Cecil C. shortages of food, and a scarcity McDilda while on shore leave in farers.) of such items as table spoons, tea Galveston, Texas, on January 11. i. t. t, Cecil was stricken with a heart at­ spoons, knives and forks. Complains Of No tack and was attended by a physi­ Signed by 23 crewmembers of the Compass cian who advised him to' remain Leave in Korea To the Editor: This is just a note to let the Un­ ion know upon reading in the LOG that the SIU is finally getting the Army straightened out about shore leave in Korea was good news to all of us on the Ponce (PR Marine). This doesn't mean too much to us now, as we are running from Ponce, PR, to Port Everglades, Fla., but who knows what ship or where we go next. I was on the Korea shuttle and I know what no shore leave means. We capxe from New York to Pearl Harbor with­ out shore leave and then, contin­ ued on to Japan. In all, we had 47 days aboard ship and ' no time ashore. We ran into this for the six months we were over there. In Japan we could-go ashore, but in Korea we -got ashore only by sneaking ashore' and taking a chance of getting shot climbing the fence in and out. v We carried" a lot of cargo for the military but the Amqr shore people never gave us a minute athqrv for it;. W« got all kinds of Pare Twenty-one LOG Shipping Through Panama Canai Some of the crewmembers idioard the Hastings relax a bit as the vess^ inches along ^through the Panama CanaL They arei left to rlghi^ Melil» Guerrero, Hart and lEcci. Photo by Doe Watson. - prone for awhile. Game, and per­ haps foolish, to the last, he rose and shortly afterward suffered a second attack from which he died enroute to the hospital. Brother McDilda came aboard on December 22, 1953, having been a crewmember only three weeks before he was taken ill. Soon after his shipboard duties began, com­ plimentary remarks were ex­ changed between licensed and un­ licensed personnel about his cul­ inary skill. Highly Cooperative * As a member of the steward de­ partment it was a* pleasure to be associated with him While on duty. Never before have !worked in the galley with anyone who was more cooperative and compatible than McDilda. As ship's delegate I am sure that I voice the wholehearted senti­ ments of the erew when I say he was well-liked and respected, both as a crewmember and as a profi­ cient chief cook. In the passing of brother McDilda, the SIU has lost a loyal bo'okmember. We, the crew of the Seatrain Texas, wish to convey our deepest sympathy and condolences to his bereaved loved ones and to his many friends throughout the mem­ bership. Charles W. Cothron Ship's Delegate , i i J. . Israel Seaman Mag Published To the Editor: I am sending you two copies of the latest issue of "The Israel Seaman." Unfortunately, I cannot offer you an English translation of this magazine because our financial outlay does not permit a venture of this kind at present. However, it is my hope that our budget-for the coming year may afford us sufficient funds to be able tc trans­ late and print at least a summary of "The Israel Seaman" in Eng­ lish. The Hebrew edition I have sent you would, meanwhile, be well worth your perusal provided some­ one within your organization is qualified to translate it. The arti­ cles contained therein cover just about every aspect of the life of the seaman, ranging from prob­ lems of current topical interest, to sea lore, fiction and art. I weald like to take this oppor­ tunity to express my thanks for the regular issues of your official organ, the SEAFARERS LOG. Ifind it of great interest, both as a fine medium of information and also as an aid in developing inter­ esting ideas for my own publica­ tion. Jacob Hardoff, editor To the Editor: We the crew of the Sunion wish to add our voice of protest to the closing of the USPHS hospitals. We feel that the Government is practicing false economy, due to the fact that said hospitals have been one of the main factors in checking various diseases contacted by people who sail or visit foreign ports in all parts of the world. Also, it has been a proving ground for a great number of miracle drugs. We also think that practices set up 150 years ago, with a thought for the future health of those who have to travel to aU parts of the world, is being lost. We also feel it is the duty of those who have the health of the public in mind, namely our Senators and Repre­ sentatives, to be notified by each seaman and also our committees set up for this purpose. Our union should not spare any expense in fighting this move. Signed by 28 crewmembers of the Sunion t 4 4 • Topside Gripes To Patrolman To the Editor: A new era has started in the SIU and I think the membership should be informed. Today brother Marty Breithoff came down to settle a few mi­ nor beefs, and lo and behold, top­ side put in a beef about the food and the way it was prepared! • The captain was informed Lee that we had had a meeting the day before, and that the unlicensed personnel gave the steward department a vote of con­ fidence, since all hands were well pleased with the food. Topside's beef boils down to the fact that the steward won't give them spe­ cial favors, as far as I can figure out^ That is bothering them, this being kind of out of the line of most of the topside policy. I thought it might be a good idea to let our membership know just how far some phonies will go to put over their point. We sailed from Baltimore on January 12th, and so far have had a nice trip. The first assistant en­ gineer on here has kept a little dissension going from the first, but being a real phoney he can do no harm, as we all know how to han­ dle his kind. We will pay off in Baltimore about the 10th of Feb­ ruary. Other than the beef about the steward department, we have no beefs. Charles O. Lee 4 4 4 Hard Core Still Wants Mail From Loyal To Union the Editor: Mother ML Crew ToWell, fellows, it looks like "old 4" 4' To the Editor: Just a few lines to say thanks for your regular dispatch of the LOG, which I have been receiving down at Invercaugill, New Zeal­ and. However, I have moved, and hope you can send the LOG to me at my new address. I would very much like to hear from some old pals aboard the Mother ML, which left Liverpool on February 8, 1952—such men as Eric Joseph, Messman; Cosmo Cunvitch, AB; j),ngelo Onnello, DM; a guy called Shaky and one by the name of Max The Banker. Will you please print my address, so they can write to me. Thank you and success to your Union. Tommy Home 197 Wairakei Road Bryndwr, cairistchurch New Zealand (Ed. note: We have changed your making address; as you re|uested.> _ tired feet" has just got himself a reprieve. He rung in everyone to vote but the cigar store Indian. We were surprised he didn't try to get Turner and Captain Billy into the polling place, too. The hard core of the SIU men are still on the Atlantic Ranger to stay. The crews of the ships are still mostly SIU. We have just got our second wind now and we know who the real stooges are. From here on in to victory, it is going to be all SIU. If "old tired feet" thinks he is going to be able to shift his bulk from those tired feet, back on the padded part, he has another surprise in store. He hasn't "seen anything but the be­ ginning yet. Th6 SIU is like water-in a boiler. When it looks low, watch out. Thaft the time when things start to pop. Biu HammwA �S E A F A'kER S L O Q Gets letter. From Congress fe'' L E T T EES JUH1M7 2!S, 1954 Stony Creek is Not Up To Pdr To the Edltort (Ed. note: The following letter was sent to Brother Edtimrd P. This voyage began June 11,1953 he made his home atop it until he More- of the same happened to Ships to NO For Scherzer, bosun on the Potrero Harry in Baltimore under the commahd of shipped out. Kauffman when his shoes Hills, in response to the letter Enough for now, brothers, but E. M. Mokarzel. We behold a beau­ which he sent to his representative were hit with the syrup. Also, we Healthy Likes it SIU men aboard have been threat­ New Orleans cannot be beat in any tiful sight dm that day, chses upon To the Editor: in Congress, the Hon. Edward A. Garmatz of the 3rd District, Mary­ ened on the messroom hulletin It was agreed by the medical way. At least that's my Impression. cases of beer, roughly 800 of them, land.) boards and'oh .the blackboards be- profession that a change of climate In addition to meeting nearly ev­ were being loaded into the hold. lew. We were warned that we Had •would be beneficial to my health. erybody, I met the crooner. Moon The farm was never like this—fo'r Dear Mr. Scherzer: a few hours. Thank you very much for your better get off or the trip north Without any further notice I made Kouns. Leaving the drydock that eve­ letter of the sixteenth, informing would'be rough. Such threats only preparations for my departure from Paddy Farrell ning there were sounds of dissen­ me of your interest in maintaining strengthen our determination to New York for good old New Or­ t 3^ 3^ sion in the en­ the USPHS hospitals for the bene­ stay. Not a single SIU man" aboard leans where I had ^hipped from gine room. The fit of merchant seamen, US Coast has wavered in the face of siich and also resided on and off for Bridgeport Cafe old goat of a Guard employees and other Fed­ threats, and I hope no one does the past 33 years. chief engineer, eral employees, who are now being give in to them. There is something about New Welcomes Seamen never having seen served by these hospitals. , The revokers seem to be leading Orleans that is beyond expressing, To the Editor: any of his crew the troublenyikers, but only one At this time I am the black gang especially the friendship and cour­ When my attention was first before, suddenly delegate aboard the Council Grove, called to the recommendation made ipan has had courage enough to tesy expressed by its people. came to the con­ sign his name to anything. I go a Cities Service tanker contracted On my arrival I made a survey to the Secretary clusion that the of some of my old haunts and be­ to the SIU. We are discharging of the Depart­ now, but I shall return. SIU was nothing Herman Duran lieve me I was cargo at Bridgeport, Conn. ment of Health, Black but a bunch of astounded to see ^ 4 3) Education and In this city there is a most ex­ banded to­ the many changes quisite place where a seafaring gether to form bums Welfare that a more perfect funds for the op­ Atlantic Drive in the city in man can , enjoy himself. The union and that he would rather go eration of USPHS the past five qwner is a perfect host and the back to the penitentiary than sail individual One hospitals "be elim­ years. The build­ help consists of a waitress by the with them again. Well, the 6IU inated from the To the Editor: ing projects that name of Terry who is a very ef­ aims to please. Here's hoping they An after-supper bull session was budget to be sub­ have been com­ ficient and cooperative person. I give him a cozy cell. in progress here on the Alcoa mitted to Con­ pleted through­ would whole-heartedly recommend Scherzer A couple of days underway the gress in January Puritan (Alcoa) last night. Many out the city and that every Seafarer who comes to captain, out of the goodness of his this port visit Tilton's Restaurant, for the coming fiscal year, I im­ subjects were kicked around in Farrell suburbs area heart and pocket, let it be known mediately wrol^e to the President, typical sailor fashion, when sud­ credit ..to the pre­ 1127 Stratford" Avenue, Bridgeport, urging that the Administration re­ denly, a brother who had been vailing administration. I saw" that Conn. The part-owner is an ex- that anyone could buy all the beer consider this recommendation and silent throughout, asked a question more progress had been made in seafaring man himself, and would they wanted — at $6 a case! The withdraw its request. This was on which stumped all the' brilliant the past five years than had been like the LOG to be sent to the captain wanted to get rich in one trip while it took Mayor Hague 20 September 2nd, and while I re­ minds aboard the vessel. accomplished in the previous 28 restaurant, as a lot of Seafarers years. "What happened to our Atlantic ceived an acknowledgment, I have years 1 had known and lived in come in asking for the LOG. Bunkers, No Beer no further word from the Presi- tanker drive?" he asked. "Why New Orleans. These beautiful Cecil N. Lewis From Chesapeake Lightship to didn't we win the vote?" , dent to date. buildings are a sight to behold and Gibralter, Port Said, Bahrein .:and (Ed. note: We have added TilThe answer came from a softOpposes USPHS Shut-Down I believe that New Orleans shall spoken brother whose words be one of the most beautiful cities ton's Restaurant to our mailing Singapore we had plenty of bunk­ In view of the fact that these brought a crimson tint to many a list, as you asked.) ers aboard the Stony Creek but hospitals are a vital necessity to face and led to a hasty adjourn­ in the 48 states in the near future not muclubeer. By the time we hit 3) 3> t • at the current rate of progress. merchant seamen and other gov­ ment. Here it is, paraphrased; Japan, his beer ran out as did his I visited the Catholic Maritime SHI Agent is ernment employees, and also the source-of additional revenue. This Look Unto Yourself Club, 711 Camp Street, and was fact that the facilities have been must have given him distemper be­ Welcome Sight designated as vital to Civil Defense, "Stand before your mirrors and cordially greeted by Rev. Mccause it was then that he first I shall certainly oppose every ef­ ask the man.-you see there if he Donough; I was so enthused that I To the Editor: began to act strangely with fort to eliminate funds for the con­ can honestly and sincerely credit decided to stop at the place. I I am now . starting my fourth thoughts of grandeur dancing in tinuation of these hospitals from himself with even one Atlantic found a number of SIU men who year as a member of the SIU his head. the budget for fiscal 1955. seaman's vote. If he answers in had the highest praise for Father family, and once again I am very The captain and the mate came Sincerely the affirmative, congratulate the McDonough for his interest in the happy to belong. I had to pay. off up with the idea that- only one Edward A. Garmatz, MC brother for a job well done. If he Seafarers on the beach. I might the Fairland in Seattle because of sailor would be required on watch answers negatively classify him say that free meals and entertain­ illness, and I am now in the and that the other two would have t t with the non-producing members ment galore are given as well as marine hospital in San Francisco. to get rich some other way. Any­ LOti Needed On It sure is a reassuring feeling to way, the deck department voted of this Union upon whose shoulders friendship and encouragement. know that you are not alone in the to follow the agreement — three rest full blame for the failure of Free Meal An NMU YesseJL world. When you see your repre­ men on watch. the organizing drive." To the Editor: I sauntered in the other night sentative come to see you—a fine This struck me as being an ade­ and It doesn't pay to get sick aboard Would you please send me a lo and behold there were four and happy fellow like Marty Breitcopy of the LOG every two weeks. quate reply to the question. If, how­ lady hostesses in working gear hoff or Tom Banning—^not only^o this scow.,The captain just doesn't 1 am now on an NMU ship, run­ ever, this unhappy experience has dishing out free dinners to all and give you your money but to see believe you. Mail on here is a ning to the Persian Gulf from awakened the membership to our sundry. Of course. Father McDon­ if you are OK in all other ways, sometimes thing. We send letters and they are sent to us, but we Japan. The ship is expected to individual responsibilities in these ough was in the midst shooting the it sure makes you feel good. then something important breeze with the various seam,eff. never receive any. Guess nobody stay out here for nine months drives, 1 want to thank Steve Cardullo writes to us, so they would have more. I left the Trojan Trader was accomplished after all. All Seafarers are welcome in this of Philadelphia sincerely, for the Frank Held (Trojan) in Yokohama to go to the little haven of rest until their ship way he spoke to my wife when she us believe. 3^ 3^ In the Book hospital. When I- shipped out comes in. All the prices are rea­ called him. Once again, thanks to sonable. again, through the SUP, in Yoko­ Safety regulations are observed everyone, from Paul Hall down, hama, Mr. Kim got me a job on Frances^ Food I remember way back in 1917 for a fine Union. aboard by going to the officers' this ship. Out here I am out of Gets Booby Prizes when our old ISU hall was located and leafing through Coast Frank B. McCollian cabins touch with my own union, so I To the Editor: on Julia and Magazine street. The Guard pamphlets. There certainly 3" t 4 would certainly appreciate - the is no evidence of them anywhere In the food department, it looks front office and all official busi­ LOG. else on this rust bucket. like Bull Lines is taking up where ness was conducted in that section. Two Tings Top William F. Le Veen There is a rumor going the Calmar left off—at least as far as In'the rear there was a large room (Ed. note: We have added your the Frances is concerned. Since with seats around and in the mid­ Crewmember List rounds that the "Filthy Creek" is name to the mailing list, as you this ship crewed up in Philadel­ dle of the room there was a trap To the Editor: headed for Monkey Wrench Cor­ asked.) ner. Let us pray. The name was phia on October 18th, this topic door that led down to the saloon Here on the good old Neva West i, 4. has been a stereotyped beef at the underneath. When a Seafarer came this trip, we have Jose Garcia Gon­ hung on the ship by the Navy , in but the situation has re­ in to pay his dues some of the zales as serang. Tiny Wallace, the Yokosuka. However they assured Offensive Starts meetings, brothers, realizing he was e "live famous Henry Lopez, the mayor of us they meant no reflection on the mained unchanged. On Board Henry This is one of the worst feeding one" would accost him Md lure Post Office Street, and as belly good gang aboard, but only on the To the Editor: ships most of us have ever been him to the waiting room. While robber, Two-Ton Tiny Kennedy. ship itself. Just about the .only bit of light The offensive has started. Today, on. If we can't improve the con­ introducing him to the brothers We are now visiting the old city when I came off watch, I discov­ dition for our unfortunate selves, they would pass around the "Grow­ of Casablanca, then to the city of aboard this vessel is the steward ered that one of the childish At­ we can at least warn anyone who ler" which held about one gallon romance, Hamburg. So far we a^re department. She's been a first lantic brothers had poured some has designs on sailing her in the of beer. It was customary to throw having a good trip with everybody class feeder since the day we left. a fin or more into the "Grciwler." happy. We wish all brothers a be- That's all we can say about her. oi the company's third-rate imita­ future. It was then taken to the trap door 4ated Merry Christmas and very Twenty-nine other crewmembers tion maple syrup on my bunk. Fred T. MUler concur. and lowered-to the counter for the prosperous New Year. How childish can you get? I won­ X ^ necessary sandwiches and peti­ Elmer Black der how they'd act if they lost? R. A. Burdick tions. (Ed. note: Headquarters has I have not mentioned the iffci- Thanks Men For 4, J, if •' written you on ifrur complaints Box Car Bed dent to anyone, because this ju­ and 'plans to talce appropriate ac­ Xmas Present At night, many of the brothers Likes To D^dd venile delinquent undoubtedly told tion.) " would not have the price of a flop, all his buddies about it and they To the Editor: 3> 3i 3" are just waiting for me to start I take this means of thanking so the railroad was adjacent and About Shipping crying. This should spoil some of every seaman who was in the plenty of box cars were at their To the Editor: the fun for them. I expect more USPHS hospital here in Galveston, disposal. A good many seamen who I would like to thank you for of the same, though why I was Texas, for Christmas, for the nice were schooner-rigged would climb sending me the LOG regularly.' .1 Woitis LMti especially selected I do hot know. Christmas gift that was presented up . the ladder on the side of the have enjoyed reading about \the To .the Editor: It is for sure that if much more of to me. May God bless each and box car and spread out their news­ SIU ever'since 1947, as well as all Now that I have a permanent this takes place, and I discover the every one in the New Year and papers to t^ke a snooze. Many of about the th'ings that are happen­ home in Baltimore, where I' am culprit, there will be a summary smooth sailing. them Would wake up In the Ely- ing all around .the ports. It'sure shippiiig, I would like to have the ,I will be on the. job this year sian ifields, or Galveston, which makes me feel like shipping out LOG sent-to me regularly. Thank execution. My patience long . ago was the same as in all the others in are two points apart. The cairs just one more, time, even tlibugh you. . stretched to the. breaking point and the past. 1 am known to seamen would move everywhere. However» I am, way over herp in. Kenosha^ Orlando L.., Gueuero « J may not be able to,hol4 pn mucb as "Mom.';' . ;the old timer knew which one Wisconsin; (Ed. No.te; The LOG wHl he,3ent: Mrs. Alice Knowltoa might, be «roiind,lof j| wjhUe. Mid Enile Raacttcei . to yo^ a$ i/ou,requested, j, . .longer.: •.. settled StV Man! i. V. • m �Th e Pai* Ttnfa^-tkraift gVAFAnBRS^tjOC hmmmr M. l*H cings—Pirates Best known of the earliest seafarers are the Vikings, thealmost legendary Northmen who sailed the Baltic Sea, and the Western Ocean. It is difficult to separate fact froni legend when dealing with the Vikings. Tales of their prowess were traditionally told at family and court events and wandering minstrels sang of their deeds' Vikings were the most feared raid­ over most of Europe. They ers in memory. They were superb were finally recorded in the physical specimens, each standing 12th century. These written well over six feet talL They -were trained for physical combat from records are the Norse (Ice­ early childhood, and were invari­ landic) sagas. It is probable that over the years, many of their sup­ posed deeds were exaggerated all out of proportion. In spite of this, their documented exploits estab­ lish them as a remarkable group «f seamen. The word Viking goes back to early Norse, when it meant a searover or pirate. Since the Vikings operated in the 8th, 10th and 11th centuries, the word pirate was no particular insult. However, in the light of their activities, later acts of piracy seem mere child's play. The Vikings, for the most part, were made up of wealthy young men from the leading families of the Scandinavian peninsula and Iceland, although there was no particular discrimination against (Others. Their wanderings and forays were, looked upon con; descendingly by the elders as a sort of sowing of wild oats. The expeditions usually proved profit­ able and enriched the family cof­ fers. According to what facts there are, casualties among the Vikings were not heavy, although they inflicted fearful losses upon Goths, Picts, Jutes, Saxons, Franks and others whose settlements they attacked. Today, however, the Vikings' fame is based on their daring sea­ manship in venturing out into the stormy waters of the North Atlan­ tic and settling the hitherto un­ discovered islands of Iceland and Greenland, as well as a reputed settlement made on the shores of Labrador and Nova Scotia. While most Europeans did not dare to brave the open ocean at the time, the Vikings bested the North At­ lantic in their oversize rowing vesaelfr aided by a sail or two. To their potential victims, the ably better-armed than their ad­ versaries. After winning a victory ashore, the usual procedure was for the Vikings to go through the settlements with torches, burn everything not carried off, kill the male inhabitants who were not taken off to slavery and help them­ selves to the women. After a "vic­ tory" celebration, which was a par­ ticularly grisly affair, the Vikings sailed for home and the plaudits of friends and families. Established Colonies The Vikings were barbarians and their favorite victims were the Christian inhabitants of what are now France, England, . Scotland and Ireland, although they were known to have gone farther afield. The Vikings also made a practice of establishing far flung colonies to serve as supply and manpower bases. There are records of Viking settlements as far as Novgorod and Kiev in Russia and the great colony at Iceland, which came to rival and, eventually, surpass the Scan­ dinavian fatherland. Since our accounts of the Viking Age come principally from Christian chron­ iclers, our details are few. There is a good deal of prejudice on .the part of the Christian historians. This is not surprising, in view of the outrages perpetuated against the Christian religion. Churches and altars were desecrated in a particularly revolting manner and Christians were forced to take part in strange and horrible rites con­ ducted in their church edifices. Blood-curdling sacrificial rites were conducted, with reluctantChristians the victims. The Vikings remained bar­ barians until Leif Ericspn was con­ verted to Christianity. The son of Eric the Red, after embracing the Rock-Bound Oregon Lighthouse One of the most picturesque, and most dangerous, lighttiouse loca­ tions is Tillamook Rock,: a mile Off ffie coast of Oregon. It's not unusual for lighthouse keepers to be InanKmed on Tillamook for wieeks-at a thhe daring stormy weaiher. The light, whhsh has been In'operation since 1881, is T33 feet above tho sea, but its panieS ' have been broken by waves and llyiiig todka. -Old drawing shows clothing worn by Viking warriors and elaborately carved figureheads of their ships, propelled by both oars and sail. Primitive ships like these braved the North Atlantic in years when other navigators dared not venture into open ocean. Christian religion, dent all out in stamping out every remnant of his former paganisni wherever he enco.untered it. In doing so he be­ came involved in a death struggle with his father, Eric thp Red, who regarded the strange Christian rites as sacriligious. Leif Ericson was victorious in the struggle and the first Christian settlements in the New World were established in Iceland, Greenland and, accord­ ing to some chroniclers, on the coast of Vinland, which was Labrador or Nova Scotia. Most historians agree that the Vikings were easily the first to set foot on the continent of North America and antedated Columbus by as much as 450 years. Among evidence of this are the fox grapes, native to the east coast of Canada and the northeastern part of the United States, which,were success­ fully transplanted to Iceland and the Scandinavian penisula and grow there still. Those who claim there was no Viking landing on the North American mainland say that the absence of a permanent settlement in Labrador or Nova Scotia is evi­ dence of their claim. The Vikings, they believe, would have sensed the enormous economic and strate­ gic importance of their discovery and set up a supply and exploi'atory base here, as they did elsewhere. However there have been quite a few relics found which indicate thta the Vikings had some sort of foothold on the continent. The usual course of action to the noryiem adventurers remained the same, wherever they attacked. They began the campaign by oc­ casional attacks, during which they seized some strategic island neai^ the coast. The island was outfitted as an arsenal and supi>ly bhse and later used as a springboard for the main attack. The raids were usU- *ny made duflhg the sdrniner'.*''Af­ ter a concerted campaign, where I shipbuilding nations. Their ship the Vikings superior numbers and designs indicate an influence dat­ weapons inevitably wore down the ing back to the seagoing Baltic resistance of the defenders. They tribes in Roman days. This indi­ then moved in for mop-up opera­ cates that tlie art of shipbuilding tions. After this they were free was better preserved in this re­ gion than in the Mediterranean. to plunder at will. Although there were a number of When the orgy of pilla#, de­ struction, plunder, rape and mur­ commercial vessels plying the seas der was over, some of the attack­ at the time, particularly between ers usually showed a tendency to England and France, there are in­ settle do\vn and rule the region as dications that no ruler of the time, conquerers. The victors parcelled including Charlemagne, possessed out the land among themselves and an adequate navy. 12,000-M£n Fleet began to assimilate, more or less, with the natives. Their history at By the time of Eric the Red and that point fended to merge with Leif Ericson, there are records of the history of the region, but with craft with 20 to 30 rowers' benches, definite evidence of the Viking which meant <0 to 60 oars, since conquest. Areas where there is each bench held two rowers. The strong evidence of this include the vessels operated on rowing shifts, section of Ireland around Dublin, so each ship carried half again the Gemian Rhineland, and the re­ as many men .as it had rowers. One gion around the mouth of the Loire fleet that put out carried 12,000 River in France. men in 200 ships. This must have Even during the barbarian age, been as formidable a fleet as w as the Vikings were superior to the ever seen in thr.t time. The round, painted shields of Christian nations in material pos­ warriors (each oarsman sessions, particularly those relat­ tire ing to naval adventure. They doubled as a warrior, a sort of were the most advanced of the early marine) hung outside, along the bulwarks. The vessel was steered by an oar on the starboard side, as later whalers were. The prow and stern both rose high and the former was often caiwed into the likeness of a snake or dragon head. The Vikings carried mailFor obvious reasons the LOG shirts, the renowned Danish axes, cannot print any letter or spears or javelins, bow and arrow other communications sent in and sword. While the Vikings showed super­ by Seafarers unless the author human courage, they were, unfor­ signs his name. Unsigned, tunately, also distinguished by anonymous letters will only cruelty and faithlessness. They wind up In the waste-basket. showed, however, great capacity If circumstances justify, the for government and the best-ruled parts of iEurope at the time were LOG will withhold a signature Normandy and East Anglia, both on request, but if you want it of which were under Viking ad­ printe,d in the. LOG, put your ministration. Despite their short­ name on it, ' comings, these hardy people left their Imprint on time. « " Sign Name On LOG Letters �Pas* TweBty-faar SEAFARERS LOG >ai7 2X. 1»54 . DIGEST of SHIPS' MEETINGS V|MORK (Ore), DactmlMr 10—Chalr- fraln from using grease pver and over 'f.'Z- Get New Hoohs Through Agents cross t>assages by sanitary men. heads are to be dieaned properly. beck passed to have the steward try and make a change in the menus. Motion was passed to buy cigarettes from the Sea SOUTH PORT (South Atlantic), Novem STEEL DIRECTOR (Isthmian), Novem Chest and gdd the profits to the ship's bar 21—Chairman, R. E. Plarco; Soerober 4—Chairman, W. H. Moody; Secre­ fund. There is 814 in the ship's fund tary, J. H. Chatsoreau. Motion was tary, A. Anapol. Captain will continue at present. Repair lists wlU be made Seafarers who applied for passed to contact the agent in Savannah opening the slopchest every week Instead up and sent to. headquarters. about having the ship fumigated after new membership books in df issuing cigarettes in a lump sum this trip. Donations for the ship's fund Third cook Is to improve his cooking of FRENCH CREEK (Cities Bervice), De­ New York but are now sailing SEANAN (Orion), November 1 — Chair­ will be accepted at the first draw in vegetables. Shoreside personnel should cember 13—Chairman, Harry Jaynes; Beeman, A. D. Williams; Secretary, John the States. Name of man who missed from outports don't have to be kept out of midstiip house. AU are retary. Woody Whitford. Crew wiU sign Fisher. There Is a balance of 850 in the ship will be turned In to the Savannah to cooperate on this. articles, dated back to Boston, in Lake come to this city to get their ship's fund: 815 was used to buy a radio agent. Rapair list will be made up and November 26—Chairman, F. Tampal; Charles. Repair list wUl be posted and speaker. Robert Wagner was elected mailed in from Alexandria, Egypt. New new books. Secretary, C. Hughart. Captain and chief the mate wlU paint aU foc'sles this trip. ship's delegate. Discussion was held on washing machine will be asked for as engineer refuse to puU Ice on week Motion was passed to start a ship's fund. If the men involved will making repairs before painting, but af­ present one is worn out. ends, even though there js none for BR WiU be responsible for this and wiU ter weighing the matter we thought it i\Tlte to headquarters and tell meals. Deck department was cautioned buy games in the next port. W.itertlght BALTORE (Ore), December 20—Chair­ might be best to paint now, while the to keep a close eye on the gangway in doors need repairing. Cold water foun­ .the Union which port they are captain is in the mood. Messhall should man, E. Morgan; Secretary, Charles HenCalcutta. Delegates will get up a repair tain needs fixing. Harry Jaynes was schkew. Men were asked to be more be left clean; last stan(r)y should put sailing out of, the Union will ist and turn it over to the ship's dele elected deck delegate. the finishing touches to the messhall fully clothed in the future when enter­ (ate. so It can be turned In before leav­ December 24—Chairman, J. Tutwilen forward the book in care of tables. Wipers and OS will clean the ing ship's pantry. Steward department ing Colombo. Ship's delegate explained Secretary, R. Kipnast. There is 814 in laundry and the steward department will needs extra plates of various sizes. the port agent. that due to the ice situation, making of the ship's fund. Delegates were asked be responsible for the recreation room. Menus of this ship will be given to the ice cream would be cut down. Cook was to turn repair list over to the ship's dele­ Under no circumstances November 14—Chairman, E. F. Benson; patrolman to be compared with other asked to cAok vegetables a little more gate. Chief cook paid off in San Juan. Secretary, A. D. Williams. Repair list ships of this company, to see if the however, will the books be Chief cook's payoff will be reported to was given to the captain. Water sample food aboard this ship is Inferior. In­ TACALAM (Seatrade), December 13 — the patrolman. After coffeetime. cups sent through the mails to any will be sent to New York as soon as pos­ structions were given to the membership Chairman, A. Coidsmit; Secretary, J. San­ should be returned to the pantry. Evapo­ sible Letter was read by the steward that in future they were not to discredit private addresses. chez. F. Caspar was elected ship's dele rated milk lately received is full of delegate on the chief cook changing jobs the steward department of this ship but gate. Each department should try to lumps. Ship's chandler should dispose because of health. Bosun promised the direct their grievances against those who straighten out Its own beefs before bring­ of this milk to other suckers. ship's delegate that the chains and oil are responsible. In the future, when ing them to the ship's delegate. Each barrels blocking the No. 5 hold will be serving iced tea or other beverages con­ the LOG. Messman was given a tip from department will make out a repair list STEEL TRAVELER (Isthmian), Novem­ removed. There should be a regular taining ice. it would be appreciated if the AU repairs not done before reaching ber 29—Chairman, Aussie Shrlmpton; crew for his splendid service and for time for the slopchest to be open. Cap­ the pieces of ice were small enough to keeping the messhaU in such clean con­ port wiU be brought to the attention of Secretary, William Devlin. Slopchest was Crackers tain will be asked about having the elec­ enter each individual glass. the patrolman. Patrolman will be asked poorly stocked with foul weather and at all times. tric fans cleaned and painted. If the are to be included in future night dition November 11—Chairman, E. -M. Bry­ to investigate delayed saUlng from winter gear. Captain was notified. Vote stove goes on the hum again the steward lunches. Toaster needs repairing. There ant; of thanks went to the steward depart­ Secretary, W. Lachance. One man New York. department will have to arrange to take is not enough soap to clean the laundry missed ment for a job well done. Report on in Baltimore, two in San care of it. Men working on OT should tanks. Repair list for minor Items will Juan. ship MICHAEL (Carres), November 24 — the Incident involving a performer has have been complaints make their own coffee and not take the be given to the deck engineer so that about the There crew messman not being on the Chairman, Fred Bruggner; Secretary, E. been made out and wlU be handed to watches'. Captain will be asked about they can be taken care of before arrival ball. Steward tried to straighten him out Manuel. 831 was coUected for the ship's the patrolman for disposal. Arrival pool in Baltimore. seindiug air mail from Guam. but the man refused to cooperate. Every- fund; 81.50 was spent for stamps and will, be run by the steward, with half SOUTHPORT (South Atlantic), Noveml9 .""^'s satls- 86.70 for other items, leaving a balance the proceeds going to the winner and BUNION (lea), December 20—Chairman, taction at this time. Electrician fixed the of 821.80 which was turned over to the the other half to the ship's fund. Re­ Antonio Sirgrano; Secretary, Waiter R. ber 22—Chairman,. R. E. Fierce; Secre­ hot plate for the crew and put It in treasurer, E. Manuel. Duke Livingston pair list must be ready for boarding Motion was Gfis. All refrigerated stores should be tary, J. H. Chassereaii. was elected ship's delegate. . Linen must patrolman. Arrangements wlU be made removed before the next voyage. Ship's passed to contact the Savannah agent the pantry. be turned in on linen day when receiv­ to pick up new books and magazUies dur­ delegate should collect fifty cents per about having the ship fumigated after ing the coastwise run, if possible. MASSMAR (Calmer), December t — ing fresh linen. man by payoff time to pay for the tele­ completlbn of this trip. Donations for the December 20—Chairman, Fred Brug­ December IS-^-Chelrman, Aussio' gram sent to headquarters. Ship's dele­ ship's fund will be accepted at the first Chairman, John T. Wulxen; Secretary, gner; Secretary, E. Manuel. Deck de­ Shrlmpton; Secretary, William Devlin, Jr. gates should contact the chief mate and draw in the States. Names of the men Phillip B. Livingston. Washing machine partment and steward department sailed Brothers were reminded to leave the chief engineer to have all quarters who missed ship .will be turned in to will be repaired in port. Repair list was one man short. Brand of washing ship in shipshape order for the incom­ souged before arrival. Repair list wUl the Savannah agent. Department heads turned in. Screen doors for the passage­ powder is inferior. Linen will be issued ing crew. AU extra Unen will be turned will be contacted about painting out way will be requested t>n arrival. Dis bo turned in. cussion was held on the old crew's wash­ piece by piece, due to the crew not over to the steward In time for the final rooms. turning in all linen. Messhall must be Inventory. Repair list has been made ing machine, which needs repair. Sug­ FELTORE (Or#), December 23—Chair­ out and given to the department heads, gestion was made to ask for crew dona­ kept clean at aU times. man, Arthur E. Sanders; Secretary, Jack and copies will be given to the patrol­ tions at the payoff to repair this. Sug­ Todd. Arthur E. Sanders was elected man. Some repairs .will be taken care of gestion was made that the crew stop _a_ ship's delegate by acclamation. Discus­ by the ship's crew. SmaU DT beef will patronizing the Atlantic Laundry, as this sion was held on the water condition. be straightened out in New York. Patrol­ company does not render satisfactory Steward was asked for more variety in man will be asked to Investigate reason service. the night lunch. Repair list will be pre­ why the slopchest for this voyage was so pared by department delegates. Clean­ poorly stocked. Ship left Stateside in ing of the laundry and recreation room INES (Bull), no date—Chairman, Ray warm weather and returned In the mid­ will be rotated. CATEWAY CITY (Waterman), Novem­ Brown; Secretary, R. Donaldson. Ship's dle of winter. Men had no opportunity ber 30—Chairman, C. E. Annii; Secretary, fund has a balance of 842.38. Ship's to buy proper clothing. . Arrival pool OMEGA (Omega), December 24—Chair­ DEL AIRES (Mississippi), December J. Woodcock. Ship's fund has a balance delegate will try again to get some ac­ wlU be run in New York, with the win­ 20—Chairman, David W. Clark; Secre­ of 812.35. Ship's delegate saw the cap­ tion -on the repair list. John H. Emerick man, L. Moore; Secretary, W. Ward. S. ner paying 830 into the ship's fund. tary, John W. Picou. Many items on the tain about windbreaker for flying bridge was elected ship's delegate; ship's fund Homka was elected ship's delegate by Everyone is satisfied as to the conditions 12-4 deck watch com­ repair list were not taken care of before when men have to stand look out. Cap­ was turned over to him. Soap and food acclamation. sailing. R. (Dutch) Vellinga was elected tain would not have windbreaker put up. situation okay. Vote of thanks went to plained of too much noise in the morn­ and manner of running the pool. ship's delegate by acclamation. All menus Chief engineer will be asked to paint the steward department. Patrolman will ing. Steward department was thanked BEATRICE (Bull), December 21—Chair­ should be written on a blackboard and out the engine department head, showers be contacted on the repair list. In Bal­ for a wonderful Christmas dinner. Repair man, J. Foti; Secretary, E. O'Rourke. A. placed on tables. Fruit juice should be and rooms. Crew will vote before the timore. Crew mOssroom needs painting. lists wiU be made out. Longuet was elected ship's delegate by placed on all four tables. Something be­ heat is turned on in the aft quarters. acclamation. Pantry door should be kept CATAHOULA (Nat. Navagatlon), Decem­ sides grapefruit should be served at Department and ship's delegates will get BETHORE (Ore) December 13—Chair­ in port to keep out undesirable breakfast every morning. There should together and make up a repair list to be man, L. A. Underwood; Secretary, J. H. ber 2*—Chairman, D. VIsser; Secretary, locked One fireman missed ship in >eople. Gangway watch will hold the be more variety in the night lunch. turned in to the captain. Steward asked Keneally. Handle on the washing',ma­ C. Case. key. Linen should be turned in by 4 PM Menus should be changed more often. each man to change his own linen, re­ chine should be fixed as well as the New Orleans. Disputed OT will be taken on Saturday so that it can be bagged on up with the patrolman on arrival in Brother Thomas Field was given a vote turn coffee cups to the galley and drain hose. Steward will make out a arrival.' Deck gang wishes to know from port. There is a .balance of 814 in the of thanks for the fine baking he has been keep the messroom clean after card requisition and hand it over to the cap­ the patrolman if the gangway watch is doing so far this trip. Engine depart­ and checker playing. Each man should tain. Three new mattresses for the ship's fund. D. VIsser was elected ship's responsible for each unauthorized person ment should check coffee, sugar and clean up the washing machine after us­ black gang will be placed on the requi­ delegate. Missing man's gear will be who may come aboard while he is busy cream during the daytime and not wait ing it. Deck and engine department sition, and a coffee percolator for the checked and taken back to the Gulf on lines or elsewhere. until 10 PM to do so. Steward put in a sanitary men will take turns cleaning up saloon mess. There Is no guard for the port. requisition for frozen food and ice cream the aft recreation room; each department electric fan in the oiler's foc'sle;- several KATHRYN (Bull), December 20—ChelrSUNION (Kea), December 20—Chair­ man, In San Pedro, Cal. Ship's delegate will will clean the laundry for a week at a foc'sles have no wind scoops. Bosun Antonio Gonzalez; Secretary, Mike see the purser about giving the gang the time. was taken off the ship in Puerto de man, Antonie Sirgrano; Secretary, Wal­ Zelgnka. Patrolman will be asked about clopchest items that they want, and also Hierro. Venezuela, on account of illness, ter R. Gels. Letter was drawn up on chipping when men are sleeping. proper medical attention. Ship's dele­ the crew's opinion on the marine hos­ BOBIN CRAY (Robin), December U— and the AB was advanced to bosun. gate should check the medical supplies CUirman, Mcinis; Secretary, Edward pital situation. All refrigerated stores for the ship, including the engine de­ Tresnick. It Is impossible for the deck CUBORE (Ore), December 20—Chair­ should be removed before the next voy­ partment first-aid kit, prior to the ship's department to get back without disputed man, Chuck Hostetter; Secretary, Van age. Ship's delegate will collect S.50 arrival in San Pedro, Cal. Eueretts. There is a balance of 892.30 in from each man before or at the payoff overtime, for everything we secure the Man on the last to pay for the telegram sent to head­ mate calls it for the safety of the ship. the ship's fund. quarters from Hiroshima. Ship's dele­ Patrolman will be asked to straighten standby should clean up the pantry after gate WiU contact the chief mate and the night lunch; all brothers are to help the mate out at the port of payoff. Old engineer about having all quar­ washing machine will be repaired. if keeping this spot clean. A brase for chief sougeed before arrival. Repair lists SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), De­ possible. Ship's delegate will see the the coffee pot will be made by the ters WiU be turned in by tomorrow. machinist so it doesn't ge damaged in cember 20—Chairman, Raymond L. Perry; chief mate about giving the carpenter rough weather. Steward said he would Secretary, A. Hansen. Joseph Peragallo time to build shelves for the ship's ORION COMET (Oil Carriers), Decem­ was elected silip's delegate by acclama­ make a big Christmas dinner, regardless library in the PO messroom. of ' ow many men would be aboard to ber 27—Chairman, R. Lee; Secretary, J. tion. -Cook asked about the preparation TROJAN SEAMAN (Troy), December TRINITY (Pacific Waterways), Decem­ cat. Crew wants wind chutes for port­ Rubery. Several members' personal gear of soups and was informed that his work 13—Chairman, Roy Pierce; Secretary, C. ber 23—Chairman, H. Weshali; Secretary, holes and the deck of the night lunch was damaged by leaking port collars. It was satisfactory. Steward asked for Cage. Company had agreed to much of Stanley Niederberger. There is 824 in pantry painted. Steward will get a new was reported to the captain but they are more shore bread to be requisitioned, still leaking like sieves. Sick men will coffee pot and more silverware for the the repair work needed, and said they the ship's fund. Vote of thanks went as the ship was running low. Messhall be checked by the doctor on arrival. should be painted before holidays. There would put extra fans aboard for foc-sles. to the steward department for improve­ coffee room. Bosun's OT is lower than the rest of the is 831.50 in the ship's fund. but nothing was done except fixing the ment. Motion was passed to get chests gang; mate will bring it up to standard screen doors and on the main deck and of draws for deck and engine depart­ later on. Union wiU be contacted on putting a few pillows aboard. Ed Krell ment foc'sles: at present men are liv­ BINCHAMPTOH VICTORY (Bull), No­ radio silence, and see if men can send vember 29—Chairman, L. A. Williams; was elected steward delegate; H. Acosta ing out of suitcases. Ship's delegate a message to their folks, as we are not Secretary, T. Zieiinskl. Repairs from the was elected new ship's delegate. Ship's and captain worked out a schedule for at war now. There was discussion on last voyage not completed include re­ delegate told the crew he would take any four launches a day in Trinidad after the slamming of doors while the gang is pairs of washing machine wringers, flushaction they decide on In regards to the bad service the trip before. Captain will trying to sleep. AU hands should be ometers. Laundry and recreation room company's negligence over the repair list. reimburse men who had to pay on the more careful of gear on deck, such as should be kept clean. There are some launch the trip before. Ali delegates cots, cups, linen, chairs. Vote of thanks beefs about the chow. Including the ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), De­ HOOSIER MARINER (Isthlman), Decem­ will make up a new repair list for ar­ went, to the steward department for the shortage of canned fruit at suppertima. ber 12—Chairman, E. Sarns; Secretary, rival in New Haven. Shoreside person­ cember V—Chairman, Kaare C. Siiver- fine grub and the way it is served. Steward was warned to put out better Wliiiam Janisch. Laundry will be locked nel should be kept from going down be­ sten; Secretary, Leo Bruce. Ship's dele­ chow and night lunch. Messman should in port. Position of ship's delegate will low. Wind chutes should be ordered; gate said that everything on last trip's STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), Decem­ repair list was checked off; porthole keep the tables, bulkheads and garbage be rotated to a different department each steward said they have been ordered re­ screens were ordered by the steward and ber 19—Chairman, Rex H. Coote; Secre­ can cleaned. Steward said ha will see trip. E. Starns was elected for this peatedly but never were delivered. will be ready in New Orleans. Motion tary, Tony Gaspar. Suggestion was made that the messroom is sougeed. Vot of trip. Quality of the slopchest and the not to use coffee mugs as ashtrays. All thanks went to the purser for the good BADGER MARINER (South Atlantic), was passed to buy six do^en clothes pins. hands allotment of cigarettes was discused. Sea should cooperate with the mess­ Chest catalog brought aboard in New December 21—Chairman, C. F. Shaffer; Ship's* fund was turned over to the man by keeping pantry and messhaU work he has done. York was brought to the attention of the Secretary, A. D. Hill. The crew voted ship's delegate. It was voted to issue clean, and returning diirty cups and ALEXANDRA (Carres), November SBmembership. Orders are to be given to to put in for a linen allowance because magazines after the Panama Canal. Deck dishes. Men should be careful of fruit asked whoever was turning Chief Steward; Secretary, C. the steward, who will forward them. Cig­ 'of a shortage of bedspreads. Several department juice, so there wlU be enough for the Chairman, out the switch at night in the foc'sle to Carlson. Repair list will be made up by questions that the crew has will be asked arettes are to be put In cans providedNo wet clothes trip. each department. Discussion was held for this purpose, not on the deck. Nich­ of the SUP hall in Honolulu. Ship's fund kindly stop doing this. on sanitary work, due to the unusual olson, Carlos and De Poo were elected to will be spent to telephone there. We are are to be hung on the rail of the fidley; YAKA (Waterman), December 29 — passageways aboard this particular T-2. make arrangements for the Christmas short of quite a few items, but the cap­ there are lines for that. Care should tain says he will not approve purchase be taken of the washing machine. Books Chairman, Richard J. Brown; Secretary, Delegate Will see about getting keys for party. of any supplies but fresh milk, fruit and from the Union will be opened after E. Wiley Carter. Repair list was turnecl foc'sles. vegetables until the ship reacfieg the leaving the West Coast. Ship's delegate in. The men who fouled up will be December 17—Chairman, not listed; STEEL ROVER (Isthmian), December States. Steward has a list of items that is to receive mail only. Linen will be turned over to the patrolman at the pay­ Secretary, E. F. Goodwin. Disputed OT 13—Chairman, Joe Faiasca; Secretary, can be purchased Issued only on Tuesday. Crew approved off. There is 822.17 in the ship's treas­ wHl be turned over to the patrolman. in Hawaii, and he will Fred BIttle. 835 was donated to the give this to the captain upon arrival in asking new men to donate 81 to the ury. New washing machine will be or­ Fans and one mattress are needed, as ship's fund by the crew. Flowers were Kaluhui. dered on arrival. Vote of thanks went well as cots for the crew when going Complaint was made about ship's Hind. gent to the captain's wife during her ill­ serving cabbage December 27—Chairman, Kaare C. Sil- to the steward department for their foreign. too often and this situ­ ness. There is now 826.24' in the ship's ation has improved. Ship's service at Christmas. Suggestions for the versten; Secretary, Leo Bruce, fund. One man missed ship in New menu will be welcome December 20—Chairman, Harry Jaynes; and will be used delegate reported a total of 842.68 in LAWRENCE VICTORY (Mississippi), York. Steward will point out to the if possible. the ship's fund. Three dozen clothes Secretary, Dan Beard. Motion was December 4—Chairman, V. Porter; Sec­ captain that certain overtime work is be­ pins were bought: more will be i^ought. passed to make up an arrival pool for retary, R. C. Morrlsette. Motion was ing neglected. James Long was elected Deck and engine departnAnt voted the ship's fund, open to all hands passed to repair the washing machine. ELIZABETH (Bull), December 13 — ship's delegate. Steward reported that thanks for the splendid Christmas dinner Toaster and scuppers were fixed. Chief the egg supply was a fresh consignment, Chairman, E. M. Bryant; Secretary,- J. C. put out by the steward department. will continue to work on the repair-11A. Each man will see to it that he leaves when questioned about the egg condi­ Wingate. Conflict in the black gang will Overhead vents were not at New Or­ Mate is satisfied Vlth the deck gang. the laundry clean after using it. Patrol­ man will checlc the metlicine chest in tion. Motion was made to have the be called to the attention of the Phila­ leans. as promised. Chief mate will New library arrived at Port Arthur. New York, Inspector will check the steward and delegates check stores be­ delphia patrolman. Ship's delegate has have the laundry painted 4n the near fu­ meat. Drinking water and ice boxes will fore the vessel leaves port to make sure been voted to another term by acclama­ ture. Oiler's bed springs are in bad WINTER HILL (Cities Service), Decem­ be checked. tion. that there is an adequate supply. Pan­ shape. Steward said he had some springs ber 30—ChOlrman, J. R. Lane; Secretary, tryman will make sure that a sufficient December 27—Chairman, C. Kaust; Sec­ and this would be taken care of. More not listed. The mate is trying to hardSEATRAIN. TEXAS (Ssatraln), Decem­ amount of coffee, sugar and milk is left retary, Charles Cantwell. Vote of thanks pressure Is needed in toilets. Steward time the deck crew with his tactics. out to last throughout the night. A went to the steward (lepartment for a said he put in for porthole screens and Patrolman in Lake Charles will be told ber 20—Chairman, James Oliver; Secre­ vote of thanks was given to Joe Faiasca. fine job well done, and the good Christ­ wind scoops and never got them. Dele­ of this. Old washing machine' will be tary, Y. E. Pedraza. Brother Blvondo to retiring ship's delegate, for a Job well mas dinner which was served. A letter gates-will make.Qut A. list for the clean­ removed. Men were asked to help keep surprised at the way this Seatrain feedat donei ^toward is fo cooks to re- and a copy of the menu wlU..be sent to ing of the laundry, recreation room and the recreation room- clean. - Motion was (j(^oiiti^ucd on.|»age.25) Mi. V. I^ucas was elected ship's deleman, Bill Mitchell; Secretary, Bert Shansate. Motion was passed to take the beef on pulling ice to the boarding pa­ trolman and see if it can't be straight­ ened ouh. Mate should be asked about aougeeing foc'sles. for frying. ii i>r .-..WfuK . • . » �lanuai>r Z2, 1S54 «; (Continued from page 24) • SEA COMET (Colonial), November 11— Chairman, George Finklea; Secretary, R. C, Parry. R. Perry was elected ship's delegate by aecl.imalion.. Discussion was held on Dos and Don'ls for the general welfare of the crew. December 23—Chairman, Kruzlik; Sec­ retary/ H. Sperling. OT was turned in for restriction' to ship in Inchon. Mo­ tion was passed to dispose of old, stale stores before arrival, and to have Are hoses inspected in port. Steward will make out store lists for the delegates' use. Discussion was held on food and cof­ fee. Oilskin locker will be turned over to the deck department by the steward. Draw situation wiU be referred to the patrolman on arrival. Patrolman will be told about the member who was told to stand his watch after he asked to go to the hospital; his condition was serious. Patrolman will speak to the captain •bout stores requisition being out. l.'V ^ a StONY. CREEK (Mar Trade), October 4—Chairman, M. Pyke; Secretary, J. R. Thompson. Captain failed to sign on the stowaway as yet. He posted a letter on the bulletin board stating his thanks and appi;eciation fur the cooperation of the crew during the plane crash emergency. Captain has been very uncooperative, phief mate.made derrogatory statements about the tJnion, the officials and the deck delegate. Mate refused to accept OT sheet for licensed personnel doing unlicensed men's work. He claims he can do any-work he pleases. He stUl in­ sists that • one man be tank watcher. Captain said the mate will run the watches from noW on. Chief engineer has the day workers standing three dif­ ferent -watches, due to shortage of men In black gang. Chief engineer has been saj-ing malicious things about the crew. October 31—Chairman, J. R. Thompson; Secretary, R. C. Ruttkey. Captain was asked about putting a first aid kit in the engine room. Captain sai(] he would buy shoes, tobacco and cigarettes for tiie slopchest. Steward got fresh milk in Japan. Captain was asked for some re­ pair work. He is vei-y uncooperative. Stowaway finally signed on in Singapore In front of American consul after being here two and a half months. Captain promised the consul to pay him from August 3. Joe Brown was elected ship's delegate. A wreath was bought in Japan to be thrown over the side at the loca­ tion of the plane crash where one crew member and three US AF personnel were killed. December 10—Chairman, Joseph S. Barron; Secretary, J. R. Thompson. There is no medicine chest in the fengine room yet. Slopchest is In bad shape. One man missed ship in Yokuska. Mates fnzzie Anzicer QHSS ••063 [I]S3 BSSID SBDS) QDIS] SSSSB [!][Z][aQ[S[ES DOB iSQSSD CDQS SQ[i][=iQa[a [issnEis SBS0 OBBQdS SBBS Bsass QSK^DBBCSS DBSSl SBailB] OmCSQ •ss SQsa sascs i'U'.'- , • Pwe TwoliT-fiva .. . DIGEST of SHIPS' MEETINGS ... ' he uys the shtp is one of the best feed­ ers he has been on in the ten years he has suUed. •cl.'.V t '•'• SEAP AitEkSi LOG ^Htz Anawerz 1. Andorra, a small principality between Spain and France which has been in existence since 1278. It has an area of 191 square miles and a population of 5,231 by the last count. 2. $419 miUion. 3; (a) 83,000 th) 43,000 (c) 33,000. 4. Boston, approximately feet. Galveston is the least with a foot variation. 5. The Prohibition Party formed in 1869. Its biggest vote was 271,000 in 1892 for presidential can­ didate John Bid well. 6. 1760. It was a three wheeled carriage driven by steam at a speed of three miles an hour. 7. Sen. Margaret Smith (Me.); Eep. Marguerite S. Church (111.), Katharine St. George (NY) and Elizabeth Kee (W. Va.). 8. (a) (b) and (c) are all correct. The first is the British standard, second, the US standard, third an international standard adopted by other countries. 9. Marlehe Uietrich, the world's most famous grandmother. JO. The "pipe" that measures two hogsheads of wine. are continuing- to do unlicensed mem­ bers' work and mate is still disputing OT. One man claims to be sick. This Is very doubtful due to his past performances. Steward department head' needs repair v/oi-k and painting. Motion was passed to collect 1,000 yen per man for the ship's fund, for postage, developing pic­ tures. flowers, etc. ROBIN WENTLEY '•'tzt Shipping), Decamber 19—Chairman, Frank Crider; Sec­ retary, W. J. Walsh. Blackboard wlU be moved from the PO mess to the crew messroom, and in the fu';ure will be u.sed as a call and buUetin board. Washing machine is not to be used after 10 PM. All three departments wiU cooperate in keeping the laundry clean and all mem­ bers using the machine will help keep it clean. CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), December 13—Chairman, R. F. Grant; Secretary, E. Kuudissiim. Repair list will be made out early, so there won't be any excuse for not having done repairs. New toasters are needed. Last time the request for toasters was turned down. Unauthor­ ized persons should not mess with steam and water valves. Crew quarters back aft have been without hot water on ac­ count of this. FRANCES (Bull). September 17—Chair­ man, D. Cummings; Secretary, P. Dumphy. Ship's delegate will give out re­ pair lists on request. Suggestion was made to improve menus. MesshaU and pantry and glassware should be kept cleaner. Dishes were being washed in cold water. Steward said all these beefs would be taken care of, but asked for cooperation. Discussion was held on the amount of milk bought in Puerto Rico: members think more can be had, but patrolman will be asked. There should be cold suppers more often in the tropics. Discussion was held on clean­ ing laundry; anyone leading the ship should leave locker and bunk clean. December 30—Chairman. F. Cornier; Secretary, Leonard Jones. One man missed ship in Trujillo but rejoined in Puerto Plata. This matter will be turned over -to the patrolman on arrival. More night lunch should he put out. especially wlien the deck gang works late. Wash­ ing machine is not working properly, be­ cause a broken belt was replaced with one night fitting tightly enough. Every­ one should help keep the laundry clean. Tdilcts are not working properly. Messroom tables should be rearranged for more walking space. No date—Chairman, Richard Cum­ mings; Secretary. Fred T. Miller. Cap­ tain was reminded that the men cannot sleep because of the noise made by chip­ ping guns. Necessary repairs will be made on the washing machine. Discus­ sion was held on the condition and va­ riety of food; it is not being properly prepared, and is aCale. STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), Decem­ ber 20—Chairman, J. C. Christian; Sec­ retary, W. E. Parnell. There is $42.74 in the ship's fund. Letter on the clos­ ing of the marine-hospitals will be given to the New York patrolman. Repair list will be revised, as a lot of repairs have been taken care of on ship. Discussion was held on men reporting back to the ship late in Alexandria and the man who missed ship in New York, at the starT of the voyage, and rejoined it in Baltimore. Motion was passed to have the patrolman handle this matter. Suggestion was made to serve biscuits and hot rolls more of­ ten. Curtains should be put on crew messhall portholes. Brother who paid to send letter to the LOG will be re­ imbursed out of the ship's fund. Sug­ gestion was made to reimburse Chips tor the Christmas decorations, but he said to put the money into the ship's fund. Second electrician asked the broth­ ers to turn oiT the washing machine when it is not in use. Another scupper should be put. in the crew laundry deck. Galley stove needs repairing, when the ship reaches a port in the States. Dis­ cussion on the shore leave being can­ celled in India after medical Inspection ^Cau'Shakers^ UaveNoOK The membership is again cautioned to beware of persons soliciting funds on ships in be­ half of memorials or any other so-called "worthy causes." No "can-shakers" or solici­ tors have received authoriza­ tion from 81U headquarters to collect funds. The National Foundation for Infantile Pa­ ralysis is the only charitable organization which has re­ ceived membership endorse­ ment. Funds for this cause are collected through normal Union channels at the pay-oH. Receipts are issued on the spot. WiU be referred to the patrolman at the payoff. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), De­ cember 27—Chairman, R. W. Sv/eeney; Secretsry, Paul Ulrlch. After the sale of 35 cases of coke botUes. there was a balance of S218.76 in the ship's fund, steward department got a vote of franks for the exeellent way the food is being prepared and served—especially the Christmas dinner. Everything was per­ fection. Ship's delegate will contact the company about getting larger sheets for the beds. Suggestion was made that each man donate tl to rent films for Brother Lester's moving picture camera. Suggestion was made to take $90 .out of the ship's fund to rent three films. If the fund gets too low. the coke m.rchine should cover the difference, but if not. each man should donate $1. Some of the watertight doors are impossible to open once they are closed. DOROTHY (Bull), October 12—Chair­ man, C. Rogers; Secretary, B. Klakowicz. C. Rogers was elected ship's delegate. There is a balance of $13.75 in the ship's fund. November 24—Chairman. Jack Tutwlier; Secretary, R. C. Kipnast. There is $13.50 in the ship's fund. Steward de­ partment was thanked for good food and line scm-ice. DEL RIO (Mississippi), December 20— Chairman, Blacky Sanchez; Secretary, Charles Frey. Ship's treasurer reported that 'he purchased $20-worth of books to supplement the fine library put aboard for the crew. Jack G<u-dner resigned as ship's delegate and was given a rousing vote of thanks for a job weU done. M. H. (Pete) Munstcr was elected ship's dele­ gate by acclamation. Shoreside person­ nel should be kept out of midship hous- Joseph Bramley Please phohe or write your wife. Urgent. $>$>$• William F. Weaver Write to your mother, Anna M. Weaver, 695 E. Main Street, Bar­ tow, Florida. It Is urgent. Any­ one knowing this seaman's where­ abouts please inform him of this notice as he does not know his mother's present address. t NOTICES i t W. L. (Wally) Ashford Please write or come home. There have been two deaths in your Unclaimed Gear family in the last two months. All members who have baggage Write Mrs. G. W. AshfoiW, 2802 N in the Mobile Hall please pick it Florida, Joplin, Mo. Phone num­ up in the next few months. The ber is 5062 W. Union wishes to utilize this hagt t gage space .for other purposes. Ward C. Church Contact your mother. James Bnagher Ji ' t Jimmie Heifer Wages and overtime check are Paul Whalen being held for you at Transmarine Please get In touch with Abra­ Navigation Company, 215 W. 6th Street, Los Angeles, California, in ham Weisherg at William L. Stand­ care of Mrs. Olds. Please pick ard, 38 Park Row, New York, re­ garding the accident sustained by them up. Joseph M. Litteral on August 5 it J, -J, and September, 1953, aboard the Ocean Tow Checks Topa Topa. Ocean Tow checks, which can be t J" i picked up by writing to Jeff Gil­ Drop A Lifie lette, Seattle Port Agent, 2700 Terence McNee is in the Halifax First Avenue, Seattle, Washington, Hospital expects to he there are being held for the following for some and time. He would like his men: friends and shipmates to drop him Joseph BaUusa Harold H. Nelll a line. His address is Halifax In­ Nee C. Doa John A. NelssonWUUam T. Elwood D. D. O'UonneU firmary, Queen Street, Halifax, W. S. Porter Lou Feldmah Nova Scotia, Canada. Oraciano Fraustlo James W. Power Robert S. Giftord W. T. Hlgglns Charles HiU Oscar Burst K, C.,Jones Rioardo Lourenca Jtavid HcDulHe Richard. McMana G. W. Murphy. Jr. William Roche Fred Rochon Lou Samio ' ' Paul Tlttso Bo](d Thomas K. w;oodward Robert L. Young. MttchaU ZeUck i 3; i ing. Crew shblild 'stay out of the pantry at mealtimea, and wait to be served' By the messman. Ship's delegate was asked to see about getting a hot water tap in the Sanitary men's locker, and schedule the dock engine departments to keep this locker-.clean. - in' the saloon about the food at every meal. He Wants more towels than he is entitled to. Crew wants the San Fran­ cisco patrolman to speak to the messman, who is not doing his job. Deck department will see the mate about more matches. :DEL VALLE (Mississippi), December 24 —Chairman, J. P.. Shaughncssy; Secre­ tary, Ramon Irlzarry. Port captain in New Orleans promised to take care of aU repairs, and nothing was done. J. P. Shaughnessy was. elected ship's dele­ gate by acclamation. Ship's delegate wiU see the captain about having crew's qtiarters painted this trip if possible. Vote of thanks went to the steward de­ partment for a fine Christmas dinner. All members agreed to clean up the messroom, after they have finished play­ ing. Coffee mugs and glasses should be put in the sink at night. Suggestion was made to have the date of crew's quar­ ters' painting stenciled in the crew's mess, to let new crewmembcrs know when a new paint job is called for. NEVA WEST (Bloomfield), December 20—Chairman, Tiny Wallace; Secretary, Tiny Kennedy. There is a $40 balance in the ship's fund. Clothes should be taken off the line as soon a^ possible. Department heads should order wash buckets for aU foc'sles. One bunk needs repairing. No date—Chairman, Henry Lopez; Sec­ retary,' H. (Tiny) Kennedy. Burdick was elected ship's delegate. Captain Rose has orders from the Houston office to give the limit draw and to back-date the articles. Most of the crew voted against this and wanted to pay off. Crew voted to get 17 new mattresses. Washing machine should be checked and repaired property. Chief .engineer was contacted by the steward and said be would have it fixed Monday. Patrolman wiU be asked JOHN B. yVATERMAN (Waterman), to check the slopchest for complete January 3—Chairman, Robert L. Garriss; stock tand more sizes. Secretary, J. R. Hassail, Jr. Report on the four men who missed ship will be sent to the Baltimore agent. Subsistence will be paid for the cold meal served aboard last month. Coffee cups should be returned to the pantry after; use, and crewmembcrs should keep the laundry cleaner. Clean linen not being used should be returned to the steward. MONROE (Bull), December 23—Chair­ VAL CHEM (Valentine), December 22 man, James Sellers; Secretary, Jemcs T. —Chairman, W. C. Snell; Secretary, Ed- Wilson. $80 collected will be donated to v/(n Rushton. Ship's treasurer, John the boys in trouble in Puerto Rico. Re­ Healey, reported that a down payment pair lists should be made out. James was made on a record player and radio Sweat was elected ship's delegate;.money of $60; ship's fund has a balance of collected wiU be turned over to him. $101. Ship's delegate reported that he Crew suggested a more varied menu. .spoke to the chief engineer about the Steward agreed to accept suggestions on washing machine; if the ship doesn't get the menu. Crew asked for more fruit a new one by the first of the year, the juice and he agreed. matter wUl be brought to- the attention of the patrolman. Regular dish cloths MARORE (Ore), November 25—Chair­ and dish towels should be used in the man, Pat Fox; Secretary, A. Brown, Jr. messroom instead of rags from the rag First assistant promised to repair the bag. washing machine as soon as possible. Pat Fox wrs elected ship's delegate. Steward will instruct the messman in his duties. Men are to be properly dressed in the messhall. Last standby will clean up the recreation room and wash all cups. December 13—Chairman, Sioberg; Sec­ retary, Brown. New coffee pot Will be procured for making coffee for the SEA CLOUD (Sectraders), December 13 —Chairman, George Hatgimisios; Secre­ watch. Captain was asked to put up a tary, La Verne Waldon. New wringer price list and refused. He has agreed to for the washing machine wiU be ob­ take the Sea Chest. tained in Italy, if possible. Two wooden STEEL ROVER (Isthmian), December bunks are needed for the bosun's room. Crew okayed a cold supper for Christmas 13—Chairman, Joe Falasca; Secretary, $35 was donated to the night. Cups should be put in the sink Fred BIttle. after use. The Christmas dinner was ship's fund from the crow. Flowers were sent to the captain's wife when she was enjoyed by the entire crew, thanks to the cooperation of one and all on board. ill. There is now $26.24 left in the fund, i Steward will point out to the captain STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), January 3 that certain overtime work is being neg­ —Chairman, Dick Grant; Secretary, Ray lected. James Long was elected ship's Poole. Vote of thanks from all hands I delegate. One man missed .ship in New went to the steward department for the 1 York. Steward reported that the egg excellent holiday dinners and service supply was a fresh consignment, when aboard. All agreed that this was truly ouestioned. Steward and delegates will the best feeding ship they ever sailed. check stores supply before the vessel Everyone is grateful for the good library leaves port to make sure an adequate supply is on board. Pantryman will make books aboard ship by the Union. sure that enough co.ffee, sugar and milk OCEAN BETTY (Ocean Trans.), Decem­ is left out at nigtit. Vote of thanks went ber 27—Chairman, Henry Mooney; Secre­ to Joe Falasca, retiring ship's delegate tary, Leo Dwyer. Red Connell was for a job well done during his term. elected ship's delegate unanimously. Steward will tell the cooks not to re-use Washing machine must be checked, as grease in cooking. All departments were weU as one of the ovens on the galley requested by the slew.^rd to work to­ gether to make this a successful voyage. range. ANN MARIE (Bull), December 20— Chairman, W. Ortiz; Secretary, Harry L. Franklin. Frank Natale was unanimously elected ship's delegate. Steward asked everyone to cooperate regarding the re­ turn of used Jinen; linen should not be put away in lockers, drawers, etc. Vol­ untary contributions to the sliip's fund will be accepted at the payoff. HOOSIER MARINER (Isthmian), De­ cember 3—Chairman, A. Graf; Secretary, William Janiseh. Steward got a vote of thanks; food has improved considerably. CALMAR (Calhtar), January 3—Chair­ man, Charles O. Lee; Secretary, S G. Cooper. There is a beef on wipers trim­ ming ventilators going through the Pana­ ma Canal, and pumping galley fuel oil during sanitary hours. Ship's delegate will cheek keys to crew's quarters as soon as possible. Captain wants to call the patrolman, -saying the ship is noi feeding too well. There are many beefs on the first engineer, who has beefing BADGER MARINER (South Atlantic), November 22—Chairman, Henry J. Herkinhelns; Secretary, Ario^ O. Hill. Ship's delegate resigned, because, the old man is too hard to get along with. Henry J. Herkinheins was elected new ship's dele.gate. He is the s'.iip's carpenter. One man missed ship in San Pedro. Coffee pot and sugar box should be secured. Ship sailed without any tEh'eeloths for the crgw. The steward. Hill, started using white table cloths, but this was stopped by the capta-n. who told the .steward that he would aoprove requisi­ tions for colored or checkered ones when the ship arrives back in the States. TTiis captain is exceptionally strict about following every word of the agreement every day. In port or In rough weather he expects everything to be shipshape at all times. SmaU requisition of needed items made out by the new steward was refased by the captain. Many items are in short supply. Personal belongings of the man who missed ship were invoiced and turned over to the purser. 675 Fourfh Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—pleose put my name on your mailing list. (Print Information) NAME STREET ADDRESS .ZONE CITY STATE Signed TO AVOID DUPLICATION; If you «ra an olJ tubscribar and hava a chanq* • lif.i MM < SEAFARERS .LOG, aiaaaaaaaaaaataaiaaaaaaaatae.otaaeaaateaaaaataaaeeaaaeeeaeoaeeeeeeaaeeaoaaooa aaaaoawoaiaaaaaaaaaaaaoBaMaoaaaiM 'I'l'; • -- Edifor, Edward J. Mullcr of addrost, plaaso qiva your formor addrots balow: Contact John. E. Brady aboard the Chiwawa in care of Cities Serv­ ADDRESS ice Oil Company, 70 Pine Street, IVTYC • CITY* •.••.Ml' vf; Moaaaaaaaaaa a aataaaaiaoaaoeoae .wVr 1MB aaaaaaoMoaaaat .w I IB f �Pace Twenty-six SEAFA RERS January S2, 1984' LOG New Seafarer-Children At Home in the HOSPITALS The following list contains the names of hospitalized Seafarers who are being taken care of by cash benefits from the SIU Welfare Plan. While the Plan aids them financially, all of these men would welcome mail and visits from friends and shipmates to pass away the long days and weeks in a hospital bed. USPHS hospitals allow plenty of. time for visitors. If you're ashore and you see a friend's name on the list, drop in for a visit. It will be most welcome. Starting their new lives are Eusebie Gherman, Jr., left, held by mother Marie Louise in Arbutus; Md., and Charles Crane, right, in arms of mother Mrs. Harold E. Crane in their New Orleans home. Euse­ bie was born on October 8 and Charles on September 5 of last year. Both "Seafarer-fathers are on SIU ships once again bringing home the bacon for baby. •- All of the following SIU families will collect the $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name. Laura Ann McHale, born Decem­ ber 2, 1953.' Parents, Mr. and Mrs. John J. McHale, 146 East 9Bth Street, New York, NY. ard F. Taylor, 2807 Brighton William L. Hummel, Star Route, Hinton, Va. Street, Baitimore 16, Md. 4 4-4 Barbara Ann Nelson, born cember 5, 1953. Parents, Mr. Mrs. Curtis E. Neison, 1413 Royal Avenue, Baltimore 17, 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Carol Ann Joy, bom December De­ and 30, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mt. Robert E. Joy, 288 Dover Street, Md. Brooklyn 35," NY. 4 Herbert Christian Gardner, Jr., Margaret Mary Lampione, born born December 10, 1953. Parents, November 20, 1953. Parents, Mr. it 4" Michael Lynn Fontenot, bom Mr. and Mrs. Herbert C. Gardner, and Mrs. Robert Lampione, 1050 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY. September 29, 1953. Parents, Mr. 209 Greene Street,. York, Pa. 4 4 4 and Mrs. Berchman L. Fontenot, 4 4 4 Enrique Andrew Constantino, Ronald David Talley, bom Jan­ General Delivery, Kinder, Ala. born Noveniber 18, 1953. Parents, uary 9, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. 4 4 4 Mr. Mrs. Enrique N. Constan­ Lawrence G. Talley, 2362 Laurel Shannon Marie Fuselier, bom tino,and 1336 November 30, 1953. Parents, Mr. leans, La. Touro Street„New Or­ Street, New Orleans, La. / 4 4 4 and Mrs. Letelle Fuselier, 3312 4 4 4 Jerry Wayne Littles, born No­ Hodges Street, Lake Charles, La. Ralph Marshall Bladen, Jr., bom vember 2, 1954. Parents, Mr. and 4 4 4 December 4, 1953. Parents, Mr. Mrs. William A. Littles, Route 1, Warren Manuel, Jr., bom De­ and Mrs. Ralph M. Bladen, Route Box 228, Fairhope, Ala. cember 18, 1953. Parents, Mr. and 4, Box 285, Alexandria, Va. 4 4 4 Mrs. Warren Manuel, Route 2, Box 4 4 4 Kirsten Ann Thompson, born 90, Mamou, La. Steve Martin Stokke, bom De­ December 31, 1953. Parents, Mr. 4 4 4 cember 12, 1953. Parents, Mr. and and Mrs. Boyd E. Thompson, 5609 Ivy Taylor, born December 4, Mrs. Sverre M. Stokke, 815 Canal 239th Street, SW, Edmonds, Wash. 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rich- Street, Mobile, Ala. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Pamela Joy Cheshire, bom Jan­ Gerald Wayne Wllkerson, bom uary 1, 1954. Parents, Mr- and Mrs. December 29, 1953. Parents, Mr. James M. Cheshire, box 264, Lynand Mrs. Robert W. Wilkerson, 414 haven, Fla. South Cedar Street, Mobile, Ala. for SIU MEMBERS! 4 4 !,• - ANDSrtWWEARrRCMA-rxmi&>im ToASoytelERALLATSPeCiAL. se4ojKr PRICES iir It"' 4 4 4 David Merlin, Doretta Coleen and Doreen Colette Long, bom De­ cember 14, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Long, 3119 State Street Drive, New Orleans, La. r te .'••-•' Niff •• • 4 Ian Waldemar Sorel, bom De­ cember 17, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Johannes C. Sorel, 7416 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. your SEA CHEST SHORE WEAR i SEA GEAR SEA GEAR t SHORE WEAR sv at SIU HEADQUARTERS 675-4th AVE • RRdOKLYN 4 4 4 4 4 4 Stephen Patrick McCiellan, born October 10, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dwilton N. McCiellan, 2540 East 90th Street, Seattle, Wash. Janice Elaine Gale, born Decem­ ber 26, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs Albert C. Gale, 120 East Waldburg Street, Savannah, Ga. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Cecilia Marie Prodey, born No­ vember 22, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome A. Prodey, 2203 East Fayette Street, Baltimore 31, Md. Stephen Gregory Danzey, born December 14, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morris J. Danzey, 307 South Washington Avenue, Mobile, Ala. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Iris Ramonia Jones, bom Decem­ ber 28, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl D. Jones, 208 State Street,Mobile, Ala. Betty Irene Hummel, born Octo­ ber 10, 1953. Parents, Mr. and JEli-s.' USPHS HOSPITAI, NEW ORLEANS. LA. E. G. Knapp Virgil Alford C. D. Anderson D. Korolia T. L. Ankerson Leo H. Lang F. Bariizo Pierre Le Blanc T. W. Bernsee Leonard A. Libby John J. Blair Thomas Lind C. A. Bradley Cosby Linson Charles E. Brady John C. Long WiiUam R. Burch Thomas G. Lyons Max Byers C. C. McDowell Herman H. Casas G. C. McClelland Clarence W. Cobb John W. Malcolm S. Cope WlUlam R. Massey John Culeton H. W. Mlnkler Thomas J. Dawson Jack Moore Clarence Dyer John W. Qulmby Leo Fontenot E. G. Reynolds B. D. Foster T. C. Reynolds F. FuUbrlght W. E. Reynolds James E. Gardiner J. Santiago Nathan L. Gardiner Luther C. Seldle E. Gaylor James T. Smith Andrew J. Glndel T. R. Terrlngton Jack H. Gleason Lonnle R. Tickle Paul Goodman S. C. TubervlUe K. Gunderson Edgar Walker John Hane J. M. Ward Walter H. Harris C. W. Welborn John L. Hinton Charles F. Wilson B. R. Hugglns Charles B. Young J. H. Jones J. Zlegler Thomas F. Keller W. J. Johnston USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. L. Carmine F. B. McCoUian Henry J. ChUds B. L. Bobbins Ho Yee Choe C. Sanultl BUlle J. Davis Edward Seserko John W. Singer H. DeU'Orfano Edward Glazowskl W. Singleton Olav Gustavsen W. Tlmmerman F. J. Haigney M. B. Wilson A. M. Keller R. S. Yi»on WlUiam L. Loss Ramon E. MuriUo USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GA. Paul B. Bland WUliam C. Lee Fred U. Buckner Jlmmle Littleton A. Cohen John M. Powers P. G. Daugherty Bert Rlckard E. J. Debardelaben James T. Slney R. A. Denmark Samuel SmaU Joseph Kramer James H. Smith USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY John Abraham C. Mc'Brlen John Beckmann Sau Mok Earl A. Blnk G. N. Monahan Montford Owens B. Blanchard Marcle Boyles Donald Peterson Virgil Sandberg WlUlam J. Carey Ira A. Sandt Jar Chong S. J. SbrigUo Spero Demolas Eddie Drlggers Robert Slzemore Walter Sudnlck R. Edmondson John Struller John Fontrles S. Swlenckoskl Eric Foreman S. Toblassen EsteU Godfrey Harry S. Tuttle HaUm Hambouz John Uszaklewlcz Hans R. Hassen Michael Katrausky BJorn Wagones Joseph J. Keating Frank Walaska K. R. Kuchlnskl Francis WaU Chang Choo Lai Albert WlUiams Alf Larsen Yu Song Yee . OLD ROPER HOSPITAL CHARLESTON. SC Joseph Kramer LONG ISLAND COLLEGE HOSPITAL BROOKLYN. NY Isabelo Garcia USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH. BROOKLYN. NY Emlllo Delgado John J. DrlscoU Antonio M. Diaz MEDICAL ARTS CENTER NEW YORK, NY Marthln Lea USPHS HOSPITAL SAN JUAN. PUERTO RICO Abraham Aragones METHODIST HOSPITAL BROOKLYN. NY Francis Wherrlty ST. AGNES HOSPITAL PHILADELPHIA. PA. Francis Wherrlty Henry McCuUough POTTENGER SANITORIUM MONROVIA. CAL. E. L. Pritchard MERCY HOSPITAL * NEW ORLEANS. LA. Leonard Munner USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. R. M. ChurchUl Theodore Mastaler John A. DulTy Robert A. Rogers W. V. Louzounas A. P. Vlolanto Roy L. McCannon Henry Currier Frank Mackey USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASH. Norrls R. Brown Leonard E. Hodges C. E. Dudley K. R. Klttelson J. B. Garrison Ralph M. McDarles W. K. Gulley Henry G. Stump F. R. HaU M. W. Townseitd E. A. Hancock Joseph E. Wells USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. LesUe R. Aaron L. G. Llnthlcum Julian A. Blanco Melvln Mason Francisco Mayo Jessie A. Clarke George Meltzer Clolse Coats Philip Costa W. Mlddendorf Henry T. MUler Thomas J. Cox Jack D. Morrison L. Czwarkoskl Jeff Davis R. D. Musselwhite Jay M. Deeds Raymond C. Myer M. Pugaczewskl James R. Dodson Michael L. RuU Earl T. Erlckson Roy B. Gorson Gus Sanchez Walter H. Sibley Roy M. Hawes Donald J. Hewson James T. Smith S. C. Hudglns G. K. Stennett C. N. SummereU B. Klakowlcz Harry Thrash Robert Lambert Clyde R. Leggett Wesley H. Ludlam. USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Charles Burke Charlie W. Phelps Lonnle HaU W. A. Rows Jr. H. D. MlUlner USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEX. C. Adklns D. B. Patterson M. Fontenot Julius Parks Edward C. HiU C. E. Rasmussen Edward R. IdeU Harry Reynolds Charles Kogler A. Slstruck E. LachappeUe Richard W. Stetson H. Ledbetter Albert T. Weaver Howard E. LUes Joseph H. Traxler NO Triplets Home Safe^ Sound Seafarer Robert Long's history-making triplets, the first to be born to a member of the SIU, since the start of the maternity benefit, arrived home last week after being born 17 days earlier in a New Orleans hospital. The arrival of the triplets" was well prepared for by the Longs, their coming adding-tconsiderably to the Long expenses occurr^ in the unusual was a little bewildered by it all, household rather than dis­ birth. Daughter Charlotte, first but soon got to know her new bom of the Longs, 16 months old. brother and sisters. rupting it. Playing a small part in the wel­ come-home party prepared for the triplets, David Merlin, Doreen Col­ ette and Doretta Colleen Long, was the SIU with a welcome triple maternity benefit check and three savings bonds. Neglecting none of the triplets, the SIU saw to it that their Seafarer dad, Robert, collect­ ed $200 for each of them under the SlU Welfare Plan, as well as three $25 savings bonds. The triplets established some­ thing of a municipal record in New Orleans, as well as making history for the Union. The triple birth was the first reeorded in New Orleans' famed Touro Infirmary in the past ten years. A 10,000 to one shot, the little Longs arrived last Decem­ ber 14, and weighed in at four pounds IIM ounces each for the girls and five pounds 12bimces for the boy. Seafarer Long and his wife, Tripleheader matamlty beneflt check is collected by Seafarer Bob Nancy, were thankful for the multi­ Long, center, and his wife, Nancy, in their New Orleans home, ple blessings as well as for the SIU Welfare Representative Bill Frederick hands "Pop" the $600 triple maternity benefits paid by the, SIU. The money, they said, check and three $28 savings bonds as "Mom," daughter Charlotte and the triplets themsMves lobhi oh. : ^ went a long way toward defraying .-'A" �Jaaimrr 12, 1984 SEAFARERS LOG raee Twenty-scTcn Gets Maintenance In Hospital •I SfiEnc THE SEAFARERS A Seafarer who had to return to the hospital after having already been discharged as fit for duty has collected his maintenance in the hospital via the Welfare Services Depart- . ment. Seafarer Salvatore Soriglio had his maintenance check delivered, and cashed on the With WALTER SIEKMANN (News about men In the hospitals and Seafarers recetuing SIU Wel­ fare Benefits will be carried in this column. It is written by Seafarer Walter Siekmann based on items of interest turned up while he makes his rounds in his post as Director of Welfare Services.) With the expanding facilities of the SIU down in Baltimore, Mary­ land, the Union is seeing that its members in that port get direct and efficient service as soon as they need it without finding it necessary to contact the main office in New York before action gets underway. John Arabasz, formerly the Wilmington, California port agent, is now full time Welfare Services Representative in the Maryland city. With Arabasz as the Welfare Services Representative, members who ship out of Baltimore, or who pay off in that town and need some fast action in their cases, will find Brother Arabasz right up their alley. Leading off the list of hospitalized brothers is George Monahan, an OS off the Arickaree of US Petroleum. Monahan entered the hospital out on Staten Island on January 6 because of a skin disease. Entering the hospital for observation was Severre Tobiassen of Eliza­ beth, NJ. Tobiassen Just got off the Steel Traveler of Isthmian where he was signed on board as the second electrician. He says hello to all his shipmates and to all his friends in the Union and hopes some of them can . get out to see him while he is off his feet for awhile. Another of the boys in the hospital is Eddie Driggers; who was readmitted after being released with a fit-for-duty slip. He sails as AB and camis back to the Staten Island hospital on January 8. John Uszaklewicz has been registered as a patient at the same hospital ever since January 6 when he was admitted for observation. His last ship was the Driggers Edith of Bull Lines and he jsails as MM. So far, the doctors haven't found an^hing wrong with him, but he'll stay there awhile anyway, A boy who underwent the rigors of a stomach operation Is William Carey. Carey sails as MM and his last ship was the Wild Ranger of Waterman. He's a New York City boy and he'll be around the city for awhile recovering from the operation. He's doing nicely now and ex­ pects to improve right along. The Logans Fort of Cities Service lost an AB when Walter Sudnick was readmitted to the hospital Just before the year ended. He's not sure when he'll be able to ship out again, but he hopes it is soon. Bothweil Blanchard is another of the members who had an operation, but no stomach Job for him. Blanchard had his knee put in shape by the doctors and he hopes to rejoin his Steel King shipmates very soon. The AB is from Ridgeland, SC, and is doing very well. He wants the boys to know he expects to get out very soon. Albert William had a little bronchial trouble while he was aboard the Wacosta of Waterman, so he promptly went-to the hospital early in the year. He was second cook aboard the scow. Out of the hospital after a three-and-one-half month stay is Christopher McBrien. He had a rough time of it but is feeling much, better now that it is Cheng all over. His last ship was the Stony Point. Jan Chong is in the local drydocks for a general checkup. It was found that he had tuberculosis. He's in the Staten Island TB ward and would like the boys to drop ikround to visit him. spot by the Welfare Services rep­ resentative, who always carries ample supplies of reserve funds to meet all possible emergencies. Soriglio's troubles began when he got off the Steel Artisan to go to the hospital in Staten Island. After he was discharged, he re­ ceived a hospital abstract marked "fit for duty" but not specifying when. Further, the doctor had failed to initial the abstract which meant it was not valid. Consequent­ ly, he was unable to collect his maintenance until he got a second official report from the hospital. Back in Hospital By the time the second abstract came through, Soriglio had to re­ turn to the hospital -for further tieatment. Consequently, he was Receiving the full maintenance due him during his second stay unable to get over to the Isthmian in the hospital. Seafarer Salvatore Soriglio smiles happUy as SIU office to sign for his maintenance. Welfare Service Representative Toby Flynn turns over benefit. Welfare Services got the main­ tenance forms from the company and had Soriglio sign them in the hospital. Then the Union office got the check from the company and delivered it to Soriglio so that he could get bis maintenance money before he got to the hospital and A furniture store that was put to take a Seafarer's furniture without going over to the company office for it. away because of non-payment of an installment agreed to Wins Stay On Furniture Bills As Sjtl Welfare Saves The Day Hotv to Apply For Birth Pay Applications for the mater­ nity benefit must be supported by the following documents: • Your marriage certificate. • Baby's birth certificate dat­ ing birth after AprU 1, 1952. • The discharge from the last ship you sailed on before the baby was born. emergency when his wife developed a severe infection during child­ birth. All of his emergency funds were used up, as well as the $200 he received from the Union as a maternity benefit, in payment of hospital bills and other necessaries. And since the Seafarer had to quit his ship and stay ashore for a few weeks, there wasn't any other FINAL DISPAtCii! The deaths of the following Middle Village, Long Island, NY. Seafarers have been reported to i i the Seafarers Welfare Plan and Conrad Jensen, 48: Pulmonary 92,500 death benefits are being digestion caused Brother Jensen's paid to beneficiaries. death on September 1, 1953 near Honshu, Japan. He had been Samuel Franklin Brunson, 26: aKure member of the deck department, On December 29, 1953, the car and Joined the SIU in Norfolk, in which Brother Brunson was driv­ 1951. ing overturned, injuring his chest 4" i" 3" and causing a fatal suffocation. The Nolen Jefferson: On August 7, accident occurred near Fairfay, SC. For the past five years Brother 1953 Brother Jefferson died at sea Brunson had sailed in the engine aboard the Bessemer Victory, ap­ department, having Joined the SIU parently of a heart attack and was in New York. He leaves his father, buried at sea. Brother Jefferson Kelly M. Brunson, PO Box 3213, had sailed as a fireman in the en­ gine depai'tment since 1951, join­ mami, Fla. ing the Union in Norfolk. i' i i 4" 4i 41 Ernest D. Skipper, 22: Brother Jens Grangaard, 68: Since April Skipper was fatally wounded on July 26, 1953, in Corpus Christi, 12, 1942 Brother Grangaard sailed Tex. An OS in the deck depart­ in the deck department; he died ment, he Joined the SIU in Galves­ on September 30, 1953 at Beekton, on March 20, 1951. He is sur­ man Downtown Hospital, New vived by his mother, Mamie Skip­ York, NY and was buried at Ever­ per, 2323 Lillian, Fort Worth, Tex. greens Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY. $• i Kirby Otis Digman, 48: A chief cook in the steward department. Brother Digman died of a cerebral ailment on October 21, 1953 at the Glenhlldur Nursing Home, Cape­ town, South Africa. He had been a member of the SIU since 1947, and sailed put of Norfolk. Surviv­ ing is his father, Lafayette E. Dig­ man. PO Box 35, Montrose, WV. t l- 3^ Torsten Magnusson, 46: A stew­ ard in the steward department,c Brother Magnusson Joined the SIU in Mobile; he had been sail­ ing since 1947. Death was caused by asphyxiation. Brother Magnus­ son died in New York, NY and was •'"i-S";':'':. frt withhold action after Welfare Services stepped into the pic­ ture. The Seafarer in question money coming into the house. had run into a serious family Consequently, when an install­ 4* 4" 3^ Herbert D. Milliner, 47: On Jan­ uary 4, 1954 Brother Milliner died of a heart ailment, and was taken to Accomac, Va. for burial. Since 1951 Brother Milliner sailed as a fireman from the Port of Norfolk. He is survived by his wife, Eliza­ beth Lee Milliner, 12 King Street, Onancock, Va. 4> 4" t>, Abdon Sylvera, 52: Brother Sylvera died of a heart ailment on December 28, 1953 in New Orleans, La. He had sailed as a steward out of New Orleans for the past 13 years. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Johnson Sylvera, 111 North Rocheblave .Street, New ment fell due on the houseful of furniture he had purchased re­ cently, the furniture store, as is the usual custom, sent the man notice that unless payment was forthcoming immediately, they would come and remove the stuff. In the midst of all his other troubles, this was quite a blow to the man, who appealed to Welfare Services for their aid. The Wel­ fare Services Department got in touch with the furniture people and explained the situation to them, pointing out that it was purely a temporary one which could be rectified as soon as the Seafarer was able to ship out again. As a result of Welfare Service's ac­ tion, the furniture store held off on repossession of the property, and the Seafarer and his family have their furniture intact. Fire At Home, He Calls SIU, Not Fire Dept. It wouldn't be a very com­ fortable feeling if you were out on the Pacific coast and you got word that your house had been on fii'e back home. That .was what happened to one Seafarer aboard an SIU ship. He immediately cabled Welfai-e Services in New York to please go down to his home and see how things were. A Welfare Services representative hot-footed it down to the Seafater's home not far from the Union's headquarters and found that all was in good shape. True, there had been a fire but no serious damage had been done and the family was unharmed. Welfare Sjrvices got off a wire to the Seafarer assuring him that all was well and that a letter from his wife would Jollow shortly. At last report the Seafarer was head­ ed homeward in a much happier frame of mind, knowing that things were npt as bad as he had pictured them when he first got th^ news. .. -wis �SEAFARERS LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL • to (tisoLi^ts lu$ 19S4, legislative pro- - }Here th<e^Vney^H th( ffam. Presidential,sdvisors figure - {to take. adVanta^ tliar ilie fn«ct> he i- * SEAFARERS -riK prii'l k:P >;A-- 7 giliPlli*:!!* 'V-i ^ %-s^ ^ ... I WliS*r, RCSSIANS TO MEET IN BERLIX—Ti>e fi.st s-^ri^ |o fettle Eist-Vi'e.u diffieulttes ii scheduled for Januarj, 25 In « laer Cerman capital dt.v. Foreign ministers fi-om alt four hw lions. US. Britain, France and the Soviet Union—will meet t1 - VkFjAwM'fv ^.r* A...:!;..'* .' A1'_' |Bd nmflcatioa of Cermatiy. Western diplomats were not- too cA lent that the conference *oald prove fruitful, but ate wilting to A •t a try, • ' ; ftSD-JUBd TBOOPS SJPLIT INDO-CHINA ^ - ^..omamnisi-jea iroops oi no asnnn s rcDei gov-cmraent attacked fteach and Vietnamese troops, put them to root, oad cut the penihiala in half. The victorious Viet IVHnh forces were poised to sweep .••i' Icross l.ao$ and attack Thailand. This was perhaps the last straw to MlA he French ——^—•"* |ie French •.U.-,.!!. race, $cHRe French politicians demanded additional United States CO^p umefal aid and American troops as their price f«f continuing the fight, unmn-^sr ptere is Bp indlcafion of what posiUon the administration wilt take ,inc;jfts n regard to these developments. heavy char A Regular Column By A Natlondllg Famous Expert On Buying Tips on smart buys in clothing, furnish­ ings and jewelry for every member of the family. blems raised fey the York dock clean-up and the probable poricyv i regardin,^ the maritime industry in the current session of Congr^ -A,v...-,v:•-••• '• v.-A- OtItDE TQ BETTER BtfYlRC The truth brands." ^ ' ^ .. Wise buys on major appliances for the home. Food Biggest Problem «. ii... 1 « ^. . kg^l^crecpmg infiation in rent, food is currently ^ moderate-income family. ®"«-third the Income f Some families soend as v' ''''yi. •ts- How some co-operative stores and dis­ count houses con save you money. to, j?ers,K, «S!it,oeo. ».i.* needs. "famous Advice for home-owners on invest­ ments, mortgages and household re­ pairs. iM-esent prices. Pork is, usually coRsldtrctM costs this y^ae are tticnmg out lo iiv just as '. meat. But tliis year the supply i.*. low i .m# L-. 1&53, Seafarers with families especially need vif? ? K how thev can eow with th«<u> ntiton nrirea #ii pwccd tbis year and much the *" oir«rtl,g shaping UP this vear we can e*averages and food costs at least SothmfLSre some How to save and still get value on different types of insurance. WHttM •Kclinlv»4y I T«i siaraktasSAO too. iiig teSA's J-Ugh ...w about Guide for automobile owners. However, baci I should be used abundantly and in / How to soye on purchases of food, vitamins and drug preparations. stui'r'^•4 ,*..«'/ •t- Hospital and medical plans and "the small print" to watch out for. BW# Clothing and some household e| down last year and will be even ^ Here the money-saving techniaue to take advantage of the best 1 ' nnn tK3» ..-ti-t. v»i » « Written by Sidney Mafgoiius, Authority On Consumer Problems / SEAFARERS GUIDE TO BETTER BUYING O Beating 1954's High CosU Bs'-:; •' •,;• • PI \ •^1^'. , •• . Living costs this year are turniiig out 'to be just as the most dominant problem for aj rough as in 1953. Seafarers with families especiallj'-, lieed, Nowadays food takes approxima] to plan just how they can cope with these steep prices to of a typical wage-earning ft protect their living standard. much as 40 per cent of their inc We nominate as two of the best techniques for beating This is where the art of seU high expenses this year, the art of being selective in what lifesaver to you this year, you buy, and timing your buying for the best buying op­ in food prices at this time, portunity. . • while some are unusually costl The way things are shaping up this year, we can ex­ on personal prejudices and sj pect higher rents (on the average*, and food costs at least prices have been going up as high as now and possibly higher. On the otner hand, weeks and soon you may prices are coming down a little on clothing, furniture and food markets than now. rugs, some household equipment, some building materials, Specificaily» avoid and auto operating needs. present prices. 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Title A name given to the resource January 22, 1954 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 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. XVI, No. 2 Description An account of the resource Headlines: MCS-AFL, BRYSON UNION SET FOR STEWARDS VOTE OPEN BALTO SIU WELFARE OFFICE MAG ARTICLE ON SIU GETS IN 'RECORD' SENATE BILL DEMANDS US SAVE CORNHUSKER FROM SCRAP HEAP SEA UNION DRAFT MARITIME PLANS NY RIVER CRASH GASHES BOW OF CALMAR VESSEL PRESIDENT HAILS USPHS SERVICES, SILENT ON FUTURE OF HOSPITALS KINGS PT. GETS YEAR'S GRACE PROPOSED T-H CHANGE WOULD AID MARITIME NLRB BACKS AFL CLAIM OF DOCK VOTE INTIMIDATION SUP STARTS PAYING PENSION BENEFITS TO OLD TIMERS SEAFARER'S WIFE FIGHTS POLIO ONCE-BLINDED SIU MAN SAILING AGAIN US OKAYS SALE OF PUERTO RICO TO SWISS CO. ATLANTIC TANKER IN NEW CRASH NEW SEAMAN'S PAPER APPEARS UNITY IN MARITIME WELL-DESERVED PRAISE THE TRIALS REPORT FROM A SEAMAN'S ALBUM GOV'T WILL CONVERT US-OWNED LIBERTYS EAST AFRICAN NATIVES MOVING UP IN SOCIAL SCALE WITH GOV'T AID FAIRISLE IS DISTINCTIVE SHIP SAY CREWMEN, REALLY GETS A(G)ROUND SEAMAN LEARNS SAD SUN OIL TRUTH YOUNG SEAFARER SUFFERS FATAL AUTO INJURIES, SIGNS ON FOR FINAL VOYAGE THE VIKINGS - PIRATES DELUXE NO TRIPLETS HOME SAFE, SOUND GETS MAINTENANCE IN HOSPITAL WINS STAY ON FURNITURE BILLS AS SIU WELFARE SAVES THE DAY FIRE AT HOME, HE CALLS SIU, NOT FIRE DEPT. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/22/1954 1954 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/9af74d46c9caa9cdcba63d56d673b124.PDF 0c9e9d34d1e3eac50c38772db31f351c PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Seafarers International Union'of North America VOL. X NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. JANUARY 23. 1948 New Peacetime Mark Established On Lakes According to recent reports, 1947 shipping on the Great Lakes set a new peacetime high with a total record of more than 176 ^iilillion tons of bulk cargo being carried on Great Lakes freighters. • Although not quite up to war •^me records, new highs were established for coal and iron ore, w;ith a new alltime record being set for limestone. In lion tons lion ried all, approximately 86 mil­ tons of iron-ore, 58 million of coal, and almost 21 mil­ tons of limestone were car­ on lakes bottoms. New Officers Taking Over SIU officials elected to serve in 1948 have been notified by Secretary-Treasurer J. P. Shuler of their certification. In accordance with his instructions, the newly elected officials are nowv assuming the duties of their posts. Brother Shuler will pass his office on to Secre­ tary Treasurer-elect Paul Hall at the conclusion of the next membership meetings. Present plans call for the annual Agents Con­ ference to begin sometime in February, a month earl­ ier than it has met in previous years. The moving up is designed to give the Union a headstart in formu­ lating its program for the days ahead, and more time to act on them. For the benefit of Seafarers who have never met them, pictures of the 1948 officials appear on Pages 4 and 5. Shipboard Accidents, lilness Rise Despite Great Decrease In US Fleets Despite the fact "that the American Merchant Marine is operating at one-half its wartime peak in number of ships and men, injuries and illnesses are reported on ithe increase. Figures based on reports filed with the Marine Index Bureau in New York reveal there were 55,807 cases of shipboai'd accidents and illness during 1947. A break­ down by the Bureau showed 32,253 "injuries and 26,377 illnesses. The discrepancy between the total of these two figures and the combined total was explained by the fact that more than one con­ dition was reported on the same individual on the same card. In a further breakdown of its statistics, the Bureau found that contusions and abrasions of the extremities were most frequently reported, with records showing 11,635 such cases. . BACK INJURIES Back injuries were next high­ est on the list of shipboard dan­ gers; There were 3,375 cases re­ ported to the Bureau during the year, . .Slipping and falling resulted in injury to 1,192 seamen and 538 men were struck by various ob­ jects. ; .eThie fewest of all reported mis­ haps were for submersion. The Bureau said only 44 Instances of this kind _were reported. These figures, the Bureau stated, are rather high when compared with the number, of accidents originating in other in­ dustries. They also can be taken i.s proof of the'*SlU's contention that the maritime occupations are the most hazardous of all.^/' "Tftlflase of the figures w^' not accompanied by any recommend­ ations to reduce the number of accidents and the incidents and the incidence of illness aboard shipi SAFETY MEASUBfES In many cases, however, re­ ports received by the SIU indi­ cate many could have been avoided had proper safety de­ vices been installed when dan­ gerous conditions were first noted. SIU crews are constantly ad­ vising shipping , companies of shipboard hazards'in order to re­ move dangers contributing to the high incidence of accidents. Last week, the SEAFARERS LOG.published a letter from a crewmember aboard the Seatrain New Jersey, in which he cited the open risks involved in navi­ gating the ship's car-laden decks. The Seafarer recommended the installation "of satisfactory cat­ walks," which, aside from elimin­ ating the possibility of accident, would prove less costly to the company than the payment of claims, for injuries sustained. Although the Seatrain New Jersey man spoke for the crew, his sentiments are undoubtedly shared by all seamen. "The vast majority of seamen are primarily concerned with saving their necks' and their lives',' he wrote. No. 4 Operators Accept Bid To Open Negotiatiens For Pay Increases The SIU Negotiating Committee, in its current drive for a general wage increase, will meet with the Atlantic and Gulf Shipowners Association in New York, January 27, and with the Sag HarboF Tanker Corporation in Philadelphia on February 4, The meetings are the result of letters sent earlier this month to all companies contracted to the SIU; asking for wage conferencex. Al.*• but one company have already i Negotiating Commit, ,. , . ,. ,. ,, . ,. !tee says that a drop in prices replied, indicating their readiness . i. r . ^ .might be preferable to a wage to talk about an increase. boost. The one lone company that However, the Committee says has not as yet formally answered j that it has no choice but to ask the Union's letter is the Ponce for higher wages since Congress; Cement Corporation, whose home has failed to re-enact price con4 office is in Puerto Rico. trols. It is the only door opert to the Union in its drive to pro-; The specific objectives sought tect the membership's earning by the Negotiating Committee and purchasing power. are a substantial overall boost in In addition, the Negotiating pay and elimination of the in­ Committee points out that the equities between the wages of profits being gathered in by ship­ several ratings on ships belong­ owners these days constitute as ing to the Association's member great a justification for a wage companies and the wages of the same ratings won by the Union increase as spiraling prices. The members of the Negotiat­ on Isthmian ships. Among the ratings concerned ing Committee are J. P. Shuler, are Bosun, Carpenter, AB and Robert Matthews, Joe Algina, Lindsey Williams and Paul Hall. Steward and several others. The bid for a wage increase is i Schneider Election leopen pay at Set For Late Spring permits the Union to negotiations for higher any time. The wisdom of this WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 — A provision is highly apparent in decision handed down by the this^ year of spiraling prices, al- National Labor Relations Board on the SIU petition for an elec­ tion on the two ships of the Schneider Transportation Com­ pany, deferred the election for Schneider crewmembers "until organization in the tanker field. such time as the Regional Di­ Once the certification and unionrector for the Eighth Region shall shop are secured for crews sail­ advise us that the employer has ing the Cities Service fleet, SIU resumed normal operations." negotiators will see to it that This means that the election jobs on those tinkers get the will be held sometime late in protectiqp the SIU gives its the spring. membership on other tanker and Similar to the Hanna, Wilson dry cargo lines. and Kinsman cases, the NLRB Certainly men sailing unor­ ruled that Stewards should be ganized tanker fleets wiU realize excluded from the bargaining the real value of .Union safe­ unit on the basis that they are guards and shipping rules. supervisory employees. Union Shop Vote Next For Cities Service The end of the long campaign before a union shop contract to bring the Cities Service bank­ can be negotiated. er fleet under the SIU banner General Organizer Lindsey came in -view this week when Williams pointed out that in the the French Creek was voted in union-shop election a majority Paulsboro,-N. J., on January 22. of the crews must vote for the The . election period actually union-shop to win. ~ ' closed January 20, but the Such an election differs from French Creek was vojted under a bargaining election in which a special extension requested by only a majority of those voting the regional office of the NLRB. need favor the union to win One ship, the Lone Jack, re­ recognition. There is a subtle mains unvoted. But sipce she is difference thought up by the still shuttling between the politicians. French coast and the Persian In the union-shop election, any Gulf, the SIU will oppose any man who does not vote is count­ further. extensions so that the ed as being opposed to • the un­ result of the bargaining election ion-shop. Brother Williams em­ can be certified and the union- phasized that every Seafarer on. shop election be held as soon as the Cities ships must cast his ballot in the second election if possible. the Cities Service fleet is to Under . the Taft-Hartley Act, be under full SIU contract. the present election merely es­ tablishes the SIU as bargaining With victory looming in the agent for Cities Service crews. Cities Service campaign, the SIU A- secqn^. qlectlbp must be held is fast emerging as the^ major New Ampac, Pacific Tankers Scales Under ngreemenls negotiated by the Sailors Union of the Pacific, new wage scales are now in effect on the tankers ope­ rated by American Pacific Steamship Co. and Pacific Tankers. Inc. The AmPac scale is retroactive t.o October I. 1947. the Pa­ cific Tankers scale to November 19. 1947, so men who have been on ships of the two lines recently will have some back pay coming. The new wage scales appear on page 3. Copies of both agreements will be available for the membership shortly. �Page Two T H E SE AF ARERS LOG 'w- ;- -^v- Friday. January 23. 1949 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the : !>r SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 J, P. SHULER _ . - - Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board J. p. SHULER PAUL HALL JOE ALGINA' Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y„ under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K. Novick, Editor 267 Shipboard Self-Discipline It seems that the good fight II to achieve first-rate Union discipline aboard ship continues from day to ^day whether or not it is attended by- publicity. Of course, considerable attention has been devoted to the problem of performers within the Union as the need for it arose, but once Seafarers realized the dangers inherent in allow­ ing foul-ups to do as they please, they carried the ball from there on out. And, as has been reported once before here, they are doing a bang up job of ball-toting. The membership recognized the need for the Union to take the situation in hand about a year ago, when it was agreed that the Union's bargaining power in contract negotiations could be impaired by undisciplined perform­ ers aboard SIU ships. Eo8pi$al Patients Resolution after resolution came from shoreside and shipboard meetings stating firmly the membership's de­ sire that those whose conduct reflected unfavorably on the prestige of the Seafarers be treated fairly but firmly by elected trial committees. With the war oyer and the temporary sailors back at their regular pursuits, the membership was composed mainly of menTor whom sailing was a career. What few performers were left would have to be educated to good unionism, the membership decided. — When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name andthe number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital Men Now in^ The, Marine Hospltais Thefe a» the Union Bzolhen cmzonlly in Iho marine hoipitals. From then on the incidence of unfavorable shipboard as reported by iho Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanginc performances decreased. They dropped to such an extent heavily on their, hands. Do whet you can to cheer them up by that a few months ago, the Union hailed the drive as a writing to them. most gratifying success. NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL A. L. MALONE J. J. O'NEIL A. LIPARI But Seafarers are still intent that every last vestige F. E. WHEELER A. SAMPSON of the performer must be removed from SlU-contracted T. M. LYNCH C. McGILBERRY J. CONIGLIA ships. In the few isolated instances where performers crop­ P. KRONBERGS G. BRADY G. KOCZAN ped up or showed signs "of activity, Seafarer crews have P. PETAK A. LOOPER taken prompt action. A» AMUNDSEN (SUP) 4. 4. 4. L. A. HOLMES This week two samples of this exemplary type of STATEN ISLAND J. E. KENNAIR Union vigilance were reported to the LOG. One took B. H. TOLBERT A. C. KIMBERLY J. McNEELY place aboard the SS Alcoa Corsair, whose crack crew A. R. CHISHOL'M J. M. GARDNER doesn't believe in waiting for trouble to break before R. SMITH T. MUSCOVAGE doing something about it. W. WILCOXON L. GOLEMBIEWSKI S. LeBLANC J. PRATS Shortly after leaving her New Orleans berth, a meet­ R. E. STRIPPY E. LARSON ing was called. Crewmen stressed that any actions in­ L. CLARKE G. G. GAGE jurious to the crew and the Union's prestige would be R. D. JOHNSON (SUP) J. VATLAND dealt with by the crew or at a shoreside membership J; W. GORDON G. T. FRESHWATER R. LUNDQUIST meeting when the ship returned to port? J. H. HOAR J. MAGUIRE E; LACHOFF It should be enough to say that not one solitary in­ J. CARROLL J. PREZELPELSKI J. DENNIS cident involving performers occurred throughout the en­ S> S. D. PARKER tire trip. Corsair crewmen realized that performing aboard BUFFALO HOSPITAL C. MASON gave aid and comfort to the operator during negotiations. ARTHUR LYNCH E. FITZER MICHAEL DONOVAN Furthermore all three departments cooperated in en­ FRANK AMAGETT forcing Union self-discipline. At trip's end not one man t ft 4 had been logged by the Skipper. BALTIMORE HOSPITAL Members of the Seafarers The Alexander Woolcott was another SIU ship that ere entitled^ to a weekly pay J. G. BERKENKEMPER took a similar stand before the voyage was under way. ment from the Union if they R. RARDIN are laid up in a hospital. Be J. D. BERGERIA Occasionally a few fellows will shrug their shoulders sure to get what- is coming J. NUUHIWA when the membership goes on record to strengthen their to ycui Notify the Union of F. J. RICHARDSON . Union.. "Ah, what can come of it?" they ask. your ward number so that J. T. ALLAN there will be no delay in your W. T. ROSS In the Alcoa Corsair and the Alexander Woolcott receiving the ntaney.due you. S. BUZALEWSKI they have their answer. , : ^ J. A. WHITTAi Hospital Payments You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 pjn. (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 pjn. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday —• 1:30 to 3:30 pun. (on Ist and 2nd floors.) c. w. PAYNE ? C. CARLSON GEORGE BURNS E. FREMSTAD E. J. BARTEMEIR J. H. HAYES . 4* 4> 4* BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. R. LORD C. CREVIER V. J. SMITH . . .. P. CASALINUOVO •F. O'CONNELL • ^^4% J. LEE E. DELLAMANO J. GALLOWAY D. STONE 4 4 4 : GALVESTON MARINE HOSP^ /( W. CANNAVAN (SUP) J. P. BALLERSTON J. B. LIGHTFOOT G. R. HONEYCUTT S. H. COOPER R. C. VOOHRIES J. F. MARTIN C. R. HANSON (SUP) ft 4 ft SAN FRANCISCO MARINE HOSPITAL KENNETH DICKINSON JOHN A. SCIDENSKY J. HODO ERLING MELLE �THE Friday. January 23, 1848 5-Alarm Fire Guts SlU Hall In Cleveland SEAFARERS LOG ALL SET TO SHOVE OFF CLEVELAND, Jan. 19 — Due to a severe fire which swept through the 1000-1200 block o: East St. Clair Avenue early yes­ terday, the SIU Great Lakes Di.3trict has been forced' to move the Cleveland hall to a new tem­ porary l9cation at 26 Can oil St ., between Wegt 25th and West 26th Streets in the Dredgemen's Club Damage which drove more than 100 night-clothed residents into Cleveland!s near-zero wea­ ther was estimated at approxi­ mately one quarter million dol­ lars, and left some forty refu­ gees temporarily homeless. The Greater Cleveland Chapter of the American Red Cross immed­ iately set up a canteen and b^hks in the central armory. According to Fire Chief Krai of the Cleveland Fire Depart­ ment, the fire apparently orig­ inated in the Western Salvage Company basement located at 1042 East St. Clair. Investigation into the cause of the blaze which left the sixty year old block a hulking frhme is still being car­ ried on. Page Three Needless Inquiries Hamper Unien's Work For Generai Weifare The SS Alcoa Corsair as she appeared shortly before her Jan. IS departure from New Orleans on her regular 17-day run to the West Indies and Central America. Corsair Crew Stays On Ball And Logs Exiollent Voyage By PAUL WARREN The economy program which the SIU instituted last year, necessitated cuts in the personnel staffs. Yet there is a great drain on the time ai\d energies of the various departments that is en­ tirely unnecessary and, if eli­ minated, would allow for even greater concentration on Union affairs and problems affecting the membership's welfare. There is a considerable fiow of telephone calls and correspond ence coming into the Union daily from various sources, requesting information pertaining to per-, sonal affairs of individual mem­ bers. Sources from which we are getting queries include state and municipal bureaus investigating welfare cases, desertion bureaus business firms and relatives of members. Many of the calls are from women saying they are wives of members and wish to obtain their addresses, the name of the New Tanker Wage Scales Lakes SIU Opens Hall In Alpena Check It - But Good Check the slop chest be­ fore 3fnur boat sails. Make sure that the slop chest con­ tains an adequate supply of all the things you are liable to need. If it doesn't, call the Union Hat' tmmediataly. '•'i; •5 li .*1 --I J :'rk • JOSEPH VOLPIAN Special Services Representative NEW ORLEANS — The crew| Palmer, Joe Compan, and Ted of the Alcoa Corsair this trip Terrington. didn't wait for trouble before Black Gang oldtimers includ­ getting prepared. As soon as the ed Bill Walker, D. Laubersheimship left the harbor we held a er. Irby Keller, J. Singletary, and meeting and performers were J. Shaeffer. warned that if they caused any Yes, the Alcoa Corsair crew trouble they would be dealt has developed a good method of with either by the crew itself halting performers and protect­ ICY WEATHER or by the membership ashore ing contracts. It worked for us and it can work for any other Firemen from the 22 fire com­ when the Corsair returned. This had a good effect on the ship under SIU contract. panies and units which answered the 5-5 special alarm were ham­ men and we didn't have any­ pered considerably by ice un­ thing that could really be called der foot, frozen hydrants and trouble. The men realized that water which turned to huge^ ici­ performing on board ship gives cles almost immediately upon the operators arguments against the Union when new contracts contact with the building. AMERICAN PACIFIC come up and so they cut out the (Retroactive To Oct. 1. 1947} Although several firemen nar­ monkey business. rowly escaped injury when sec­ DECK All Departments worked to­ tions of the building cornice gether and the crew maintained Wages Overtime fell on the sidewalk, Fire Cap­ discipline. In this way we fin­ $1.30 Bosun $250 tain Harry Manning was the ished the cruise without the 1.30 AB (Maintenance Man) 220 only accident casualty. He sushaving to log a single 1.10 Quartermatfler (When Carried) 205 tamed possible body fractures as member 1.10 AB (Watch) 200 a result of slipping on the ice. OLDTIMERS ABOARD 1.10 OS 165 No SIU members were in the There were a lot'of oldtimers ENGINE building at the time the blaze aboard and this, ofi course, had $1.30 Electrician $325 broke out, and the only loss to g jot to do with the way the 1.30 1st Pumpman 245 the union was the actual office crew behaved. In the Deck Gang 1.30 2nd Pumpman 240 equipment and furniture' which we had Bosun Clarence Wilson, 1.10 GUer 200 were completely destroyed. ABs Flattop Kendrick, Frank 1.10 Watertender 200 All SIU members are urged to Shimelfenig, and Bill Moore, 1.10 Fireman-Watertender 200 note the temporary location at Carpenter Frank Hughes,, and 1.10 Fireman 165 26 Carroll Street, and as soon Ralph Piehet, Bosuns Mate. 1.10 Wiper 173 The Stewards Department had as new permanent quarters are STEWARDS secured, notice of the location quite a few. real salts also. will be printed in the SEAFAR- Aiiiong them were Johnny Picou, $1.30 Chief Steward .—.$260 EiRS LOG by Cleveland Agent Herman Troxclair, Tony Santi­ 1.30 240 Chief Cook ago, Charles Sheehan, Frank Stanley Wares. 1.30 210 2nd Cook and Baker .... 1.10 168 Galley Man 1.10 162 Utility 162 1.10 Messman ALPENA — Despite the zero and sub-zero weather in the Great Lakes Area, the SIU Great Lakes District organiza­ tional drive continues in full swing. As evidence of this, the SIU last week opened organiza­ tional headquarters in Alpena located at 105 W. Chisolm Street. Approximately 200 SIU mem­ bers live in the Alpena area, and the majority of these sea­ men have pledged themselves .''rS--:' - • •' •.••v'-' to assist the SIU in organizing the more than 2,000 lakes sea­ men who live in this locale. Former Ashtabula Agent Mau­ rice Dole has been placed in charge of the Alpena hall, and will be assisted by Organizer Clyde Betts. Both of these Bro­ thers are familiar with the prob­ lems of Great Lakes seamen having worked on the Great Lakes for a number of years. All Great Lakes seamen who live in the vicinity of Alpena, whether members of the SIU Great Lakes District or not, are urged to drop in and see Bro­ thers Dole and Betts. In addition, several group meetings are planned for the winter months in order to ac­ quaint Great Lakes seamen with the SIU accomplishments and program for , the coming year. Notices of ' these iheetings will appear in the Alpena press as well as the SEAFARERS LOG. PACIFIC TANKERS (Retroactive To Nov. 19. 1947) DECK ' Wages Overtime $1.30 Bosun $250 • 1.30 Maintenance Man (AB)220 1.10 Quartermaster (When Carried) 205 1.10 AB 200 1.10 OS 165 ENGINE $1.30 Electrician $325 1.30 1st Pumpman 245 1.30 Pumpman-Machinist 240 1.10 200 Oiler 1.10 Watertender 200 1.10 Combination Fireman-Watertender 1. 200 1.10 Fireman 165 1.10 Wiper 173 STEWARDS $1.30 Chief Steward $260 1.30 Chief Cook —^ 240 1.30 2nd Cook and Baker 210 1.10 Galley Man 168 1.10 UtUity ... 162 l.IO Messman 162 ship they are on, when they shipped and from which port they sailed, etc. UNION POLICY We have discouraged, as much as possible, many of these sources from using the Union's facilities to check on our mem­ bers. It has been—and continues to be—the Union's policy that its data not be made accessible to outside sources, and we have so informed people who have ap­ proached us for information. Whatever the reasons for their queries, they are purely between the man and the individuals in question, we have stated time and again. In the cases of women seeking information on husbands, we simply take the name of the man and then write him a letter our­ selves telling him to get in touch with his fami^. However, even this seemingly simple procedure requires a great deal of time, much of which is spent listening to the pleas over the telephone, reading the letters and then corresponding with the individual—after we have located him! To eliminate as much as pos­ sible the strain on Union facili­ ties, we would suggest that mem­ bers do not overlook leaving a mailing address with their families. Tell your families thai if they wish to get in touch with you that they use the address you have given them, rather than do it through the Union. FAMILIES ONLY We are making this suggestion solely in regard to the members* families. We are not concerned with the other information-seek­ ers. It appears that our attitude to their overti^i-es for irtformation is a sound one. Some imions that have been quick to "cooperate" with all and sundry outfits have had some very unfortunate experiences as result of giving out informa­ tion over the telephone. It is well established that there are many characters who feel they have some sort of loose claim on a seaman simply be­ cause they have met the guy at one time. We don't propose to aid or comfort any such claim­ ants. Your Union is striving to greater service to the member­ ship on matters of general welare. If we can eliminate much of the unnecessary and fruitless detail work involved in dispos­ ing of personal matters, more ime can be devoted to our )roader objectives. All we need to insure the effectiveness of our functions is the cooperation of the member­ ship. I �WALTER SIEKMANN—Ne. 7088 RAY OONZALES~-No. 174 MASTERSON 20297 CARL (RED) GIBBS—NO. 2341 KffiS'? •Ji. i-V- J - ^ -ii ' I 4^.. «vi �Fsiday. January 23, 19€8 ^ ICEIT» AtSOP-^^ TBB SEAFARERS LOG .••' I n..ri':ty.v>:' ^'Th.?':'rLHS£ft^(i^ Page Five V".-.'-: JCkrj'v. 'V. HERMAN TROXCLAIR No. 6743 �''1' "'i Is "rmmmrn ' t is'-'' S^S- THE SEAFARERS L&C Page ^ ', January 23, 1948 Chief Mate Of Newhall Hills is One Crew Will Long Remember By JOE ALGINA 'NEW YORK — It seems that beefs, but the Patrolmen pabad luck dogged the crew of the tiently untangled them all and Newhall Hills from beginning to the crew left the ship completeend. Their ship lost its bow in ly satisfied. a collision near England several | Tanker shipping hereabouts is months ago, and since then they expected to hold good throughhave been a hard luck bunch. out the cold weather. The fuel Most of the crew returned to shortage in this part of the The regular bi-weekly the States one by one and last country has seen to that. One of week the last of the crew, 13 the tankers to come in, the meetings lake place in all By WALTER SIEKMANN men, came in for the payoff. • pjatts Park, had a fine payoff. ports Wednesday evening, From the story they told, the There were a few minor beefs, Jan. 28 at 7 P. MM All hands BOSTON—Your newly elected 1,000 tons of crude rubber "from months of working on the New- but they were soon squared are urged to be present on Boston Port Agent assumed his the Far East and couldn't de­ hall Hills were not happy ones. away. |£? •• time. liver it. There is another ship duties Monday, January 19. The Skipper, a rummy, Members in the Port of , , took Over all, shipping is moving due in with 22,000 bales of Aus­ Assistant Secretary Treasurer off for weeks on end leavmg giong at a fast clip for rated New York are reminded that tralian wool, and right now her Bob Matthews assisted in check­ the Chief Mate in charge of the men. Men are going out to the their meeting will be held in agents are worrying about where ing the former Agent out arid ship. The Mate was no slouch .ships at a slightly faster pace Roosevelt Auditorium, 100 to unload it. the new one in, a job to which when it came to tossing them than during the past weeks. East 17th Street, comer of Trouble is that there is an he was assigned by the Secre­ down, and so spent most of his Unrated men, however, are not 4th Avenue. The time is acute lack of storage space in tary-Treasurer. time drunk as a skunk in his so fortunate. They still have the same—7 P. M« and the Boston with the height of the bunk. Everything is in order and quite a wait for a ship. Maybe request is the same—^be on wool importing season coming The Chief, Henry Taylor, their day will come soon. checked over okay. time. up. It's going" to be quite a would lie in his sack and do Business is about as usual. problem, since several more wool nothing.' When the Stewards De­ We've had one payoff, the SS ships are scheduled to arrive in partment men put in for over­ Arickaree, an American-Pacific the immediate future. m- time he claimed they were loaf­ tanker. Things aboard her were We wish they could store the ing and had done nothing. okay except for one beef that is Boston weather somewhere. It's HAD HIS MOMENTS still pending. In his sober moments, he cut terrible. We've had to install a We've also had some ships in coffee pot in the Hall to beat it. By We H. SIMMONS down on the overtime by count­ transit. The DesotoT a-Waterman The boys here can now get a cup' ing linen. Of course he didn't want the Stewards Department SAN FRANCISCO — A reju­ that the Kenyon Victory, Isth­ vessel, and the Richard Gates of of mud on the Shipping Deck (at men to over-exert themselves. venation is taking place out mian, is coming into Coos Bay American-Eastern hit here. The no cost) instead of having to Every night he put in for 15 here on the West Coast. Ship­ from a Far Eastern trip. From Steel Engineer, Isthmian, is now freeze their ears off in going hours of overtime, but the crew ping is climbing to the ie,7el it the report the gang has had a on her way to New York and an­ down the street for one. got nothing. At the payoff, when held a few months ago and with rough trip. They have the as­ other Isthmian scow, the Steel Among the oldtimers around asked if he "knew the men were it men are taking jobs in greater tonishing total of 2,000 hours of Designer is also headed down and seen lately are Joe Arras, disputed overtime. They also numbers. that way. Alex Olson, Harold Gabaree and Part of it is due to the large have a list of beefs guaranteed The Designer hit Boston with Roderick (Big Smitty) Smith. number of laid-up tankers throw­ to keep the Patrolmen busy ing off their cocoons and head­ In anticipation of the rhubarb ing out of Suisin Bay, the old to come, we have sent agree­ ship graveyard. These ships are ments and clarification to the beginning to call for crews and Coos Bay Agent. -With this he are being fully manned by SlU- should have a not too difficult SUP men. time in squaring her away. This shot-in-the-arm to West For the information of those By EARL "BULL" SHEPPARD Coast seamen, coupled with quite who know him, Td like to re­ a few offshore ships in for pay­ port that Brother Merle (Wahoo) NEW ORLEANS—Although we past week (see picture story of offs and replacements, has done Daugherty is coming along fine have handled thirteen payoffs payoff on page 16) and the ship wonders to shipping here. following injuries suffered in an and eleven sign-ons within the came in with hardly a beef. One of the offshore ships in automobile accident. past two weeks, shipping has The Alcoa Corsair was just this week was the Jean LaFitte, fallen off slightly, nevertheless; about the same story and there's Brother Daugherty was in­ not working, he admitted he Waterman. Her payoff was an and we don't expect any im­ no reason why this situation volved in a head-on collision did not know as he was not easy task for the Patrolman, last week which killed one per­ provement for about a month, or should not continue. thanks to the swell job done by around. son and severely injured Daugh­ until the Mardi Gras is over The Delegates are taking the It came out that he was pay­ the crew and delegates. done with. erty. He is still in the hospital, and « responsibility for keeping the ing an English watchman to re­ MANY OLDSTERS but well out of danger. There's been a lot of improve­ men on the ball—that'g the way port on 4;he crew's activities and, It was sort of a homecoming The organizing job among the ment in the way our passenger because the men would not give it should be. (Brother Paul War­ week at the payoff as there were SlU Guai-ds and "Watchmen is ships are being worked. The Del the guy a few hams and other ren tells more of this self-dis­ many oldtimers aboard. These going along first rate. All hands Mar, Mississippi Steamship Com­ ship's stores, he told the Mate cipline in story on page 3.) fellows did much to make for are doing a splendid job and pany, crews up here as do the the men were goofing off. the good shape of the LaFitte. the response is very heartening. Alcoa Corsair and Clipper. MAW GROWING All of the woes of the New­ Another ship in was the Mary- When out on this coast pass the hall Hills men came out at flie good word along to the ship Our men are becoming more The Marine Allied Workers in ; payoff. It was enough to try the mar, Calmar. After all of the and more accustomed to the way this area is becoming a strong trouble we've had with this guards you meet. . patience of a saint. The com­ things are done on the luxury section of the Union. Meetings No report would be complete pany had no thanks for Taylor's ship, it was almost unbelievable ships and with the normal turn-- are held regularly and organiza­ without some mention of. the efforts. The overtime was so that she was easy to handle. over wev have here, the SlU tion goes on all the time. There was a good gang aboard weather. After heavy rains for screwed up that much of it is several days, the skies have should soon have developed a and the few minor beefs were not settled yet. corps of good passenger ship men An election is scheduled in the cleared and Californians are squared away to the crew's sat­ Crescent Salvage and Towing According to a company offi­ ready at any time. holding their heads high once isfaction. Company, where the SlU has a cial they hope he grabs another We paid off the Del Mar this great deal of strength, and the We have just received word more. ship and heads out fast—but not organizers are pretty confident one of.theirs. that this towboat outfit will be A much more' pleasant payoff added to the long list of SlU> to handle—one worthy of ex­ conti-acted companies. clamation—^was that of the John Gallup, Smith and Johnson. This By W. PAUL GONSORCHIK When doing so, take along your Another item on shipping is Negotiations between the Un­ ship had a fine crew, good offi­ the matter of shipboard promo­ discharges to. show qualified sea- ion and the Mobile towboat oper­ cers and was in tip-top shape. I NEW YORK—We are happy to tions. Several months ago a time. This also applies to Chief ators are now in progress. The T[Tie crew had the old gal report that shipping has picked resolution was passed abolishing Electricians. Union has presented the oper­ * sparkling in the winter sun, but up somewhat here. Most men promotions aboard ship. Regard­ The bi-weekly meetings here ators with a bang-up agreement their labor was to no avail. The are having little difficulty in less of the number of trips a in New York are being held but the owners are balking and company is putting her in lay- grabbing a ship; that is, all ex­ man makes on a ship he cannot alternate Wednesdays at idO East trying to scale down some of our I'v / up to be replaced with some­ cept the aliens. 17th Street (next meeting Janu­ demands. take a boost. thing from the boneyard. I Due to Government regulations ary 28). There is the place to . No matter what happens, th"e CO-OP. PLEASE Other ships hitting port var­ the number of aliens allowed on get' your beefs aired out. A lot ied from excellent to fair. A lot a ship is restricted and there is . Specifically a Cook cannot go of members come to the offices membership can rest assured that th^ Union wiU come out of these of Isthmian scows were in from nothing we can do about it. I to Steward or an AB to Bosun. here with grievances. I can only negotiations with gains for the the Far East. They're still com­ wish to ask a little cooperation I hope the membership will co­ give these men one answer if Mobile tugboatmen. ing in under the old agreement, from our alien. Brothers: "When operate with thq Patrolmen and but all of them, when they put the board lists the job as "citi­ Dispatchers on ,this. It is a vio­ the beef is of a general nature: Our district -qlections are over out again, will have the new zen only" it is no use to put in lation to take a promotion, so co­ sound-off at the meetings. Do it right away while the and the results have been an­ ; agreement aboard and in effect. operate and give a member on your card. beef is hot and you'll get support nounced. , Now the Union is ^ CLEARED UP if it is a good one. Don't wait" ready for another year. This port If you take the job, you'll be the beach a chance. The LaSalle, "Waterman, came I'd like to suggest to Bosuns until the matter is dead and cast the highest vote iri its his­ in from the Far East. The pay- turned back at the ship and tory, and it wouldn't surprise nie iff was a little difficult fp?, might possibly lose your registra- that^when on the beach thtey get nothing can be done in your if other ports did the saipe thint card,c ^hile.j5he^^^^l^^ good los Branch Meetings New Agent Takes Over in Boston; Storage Lack Hurts Shipping Payoffs And Recommissiening Of Boneyard Tankers Aid Frisco N.O. Shipping Drops Siightiy; Aiiied Workers Make Progress Gov't Redtape Cuts Down Jobs For Aliens -Pi SI; '' h �Friday. January 23. 1M8 THE SEAFARERS Baltimore But Beach Is Still Overcrowdeil Union Member LOG Page Seren San Juan Expects Heavy Traffic When Sugar Begins To Run Again By CURLY RENTZ By WOODY LOCKV/OOD BALTIMORE — Things have understand wfet makes the Un­ SAN JUAN—This Island City ^ will replace its C-2 ships with been picking up a little arounc ion tick. is settling back to normal after |C-ls. In my opinion a C-1 runhere and should pick up more There are still a great many celebrating Christmas, New nmg into the Gulf makes for in the week to cornd. and we men on the Baltimore' beach. jobs for Deck Department Year's Eve and Three Kings swell expect that there will be quite They are still coming in from men. Day.- The last mentioned day a few jobs on the board. everywhere. We expect to get falls orf January 6th, which WEEK'S REPORT Last week we had only three them all out very soon, what makes for two straight weeks of sign-ons, the Meredith Victory, with all the ships we will be Looking at the Board 1 find celebrating. an Isthmian vessel; the Loyola having. that shipping has been slow for The celebrating done here is yic.tory Waterman; and the Bull However, if you are smart the Black Gang, good for the all out. Everyone takes part, and Run, a Mathiasen tanker. How­ you will stay away from Balti­ Deck and fair in the Stewards they don't wind up at midnight. ever, we had 11 payoffs and more _ for the time being. We'll Department. In the past two 1 thought 1 had staying power quite a few ships in transit. let you know when • to come weeks we shipped around 30 men but 1 found my limitations dur­ We had a few beefs on these here—we'll put the news in the in all departments. ing the past holidays. Ships; but we managed to get LOG. But to get on to shipping— 1 have just been informed everything settled lo everybody's We had one of the Cities Ser­ there are many ships hitting the that the Cantano ferry,strike is satisfaction. As usual, we set­ vice tankers, the Benson Fort, Island. We have been kept on over and, unfortunately, it was tled them aboard ship which is in this port. She was at the the ball these last two weeks lost by the Union involved. The the way to settle them. men on strike are members of Maryland Dry Dock and we did Most serious trouble was on quite a job aboard her. Smiling right pretty is Mag­ what with the regular business the CGT, a CIO union. the Zane Grey, Isthmian, which gie Greenberg. SIU Steward­ and contacting the ships. At our last meeting we went In fact, a couple of our boys While we have been very on record to give them any aid lost a man overboard. ess aboard the Alcoa Clipper, came very close to going to which sails out of New Or­ busy, we expect the pace to ac­ within our power, but they felt The Skipper of the Grey, jail because the Port Engineer leans. Sister Greeiiberg is a celerate next month when the they did not need it. strictly a "Captain Bligh," is up did not want to see the ship , go full bookmember. The eye- sugar begins to move. Waterman on charges and is expected to Union. He got the police to pleasing photo was submitted expects to run five ships per So far 1 haven't been able to lose his license before the Coast find out why they lost their keep the SlU men out of there. for publication by some unsel­ month in here from the West battle. We have pretty good re­ Guard is through with him. The However, the job was done first. fish Clipper crewmen. The Coast—the.se, in addition to their lations with this Union and hate man is finished with' sailing. regular ships. to see any outfit take a beating The crew of the Grey is really What some companies will do Stewardess has been with the Rumor has it that Waterman while fighting ship since its first trip. for economic pressing the charges against this to keep out the Union! gains. Captain, which is the way it Some chatter on persons , and should be. places hereabouts: Wild Bill With shipping as uncertain as Fentress is back with us after it is right now, most of the men By RUSSELL SMITH In addition, it was felt that we a trip as Bosun on Waterman's and possible personnel changes Morning Light. Saw him with and additions, were discussed. further concentrate our members Buddy Callahan who is still DETROIT — The recently con­ Several motions regarding in .two other fleets which are thrLight. cluded SIU 1948 Great Lakes Dis­ these items were presented, and an advanced stage of organizing, Oiler Juan Rios has been in trict Conference, held January 6 will be referred to the piember- after elections are held in the San Juan the. past few days through January 9 at Detroit ship for their adoption or rejec­ first three fleets. waiting for a ship. Chuck Limheadquarters, was a smashing tion. MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION baugh was here on the Jane O, success due to the intense inter­ Four committees composed of Regarding Education, Publicity but he sailed before we could est displayed by all delegates, three to five delegates each were and Public Relations, the Com­ notify him that he had $10 com­ officials and rank and filers alike. elected to discuss and bring back mittee worked out a program ing in retroactive pay from the With such interest and all-out recommendations on the follow­ broken down under the following MV Ponce. membership support, it couldn't ing: Contracts and Negotiations; sub-heads: SEAFARERS LOG, FINISHED LAST be otherwise than a success. Organizational Program for 1948; educational leaflets, basic classes, Among those items on the Education, Publicity and Public labor press and daily news­ Brother L. Colon, the Oiler lengthy agenda were the follow­ Relation; and Legislation and papers. from Ponce, has been in San Government Agencies. ing: Secretary-Treasurer's report. Due to the fact that this is a Juan looking for a ship now that are homesteading the ships that Agents' reports. Organizational General proposals regarding he is without a race horse. His comprehensive program and con­ come in here. In fact,, some of the boys have been on the same Director's report, dnd reports of contracts and negotiations called siderable detail work will be steed broke both fore legs and for a -leveling off of all contracts necessary before it is in working Brother Colon's purse. ship a year or more. Can't blame the various delegates. Many Brothers on the coke at high levels in order to stand­ shape, the results of this program General discussion was devoted them, the way things are. run will be glad to hear that ardize as much as possible. A will not be felt for some time. The bookmembefs on' the Is­ to the question of finances and the Texas Bar is going back un­ general pay increase of 25%, nine However, it is* a long range thmian ships are doing- a . good the over-all Administration of the der the management of Tex Obie paid holidays, 10% seasonal one which should eventually re­ job of making the permits into organization. Various suggestions again. bonus payable on a monthly sult in making our organization good SIU men. They are help­ regarding the location of SIU With these tid-bits of infor­ ing them to understand the de­ halls and possible changes, basis, 40-hour week principle much stronger. mation I will drop the curtain throughout the industry, a guar­ tails of the agreement and to streamlining of the organization. The Committee on Legislation anteed annual season, old age se­ and Government Agencies, had a on the happenings in San Juan curity plan, as well as many im­ gigantic task in briefly touching for another week. See jmu in provements in working condi­ upon the various phases of their next week's LOG. tions were included among other topic. It was broken up into the things. By CAL TANNER following sub-classifications; The Conference feels that this Taft-Hartley Act, State Labor MOBILE — Shipping in this tion results, and, judging by the program is one whjch all Great port has settled down to a slow has been felt by the entire mem- Lakes seamen, organized or un­ Laws, Unemployment Compensa­ tion, Federal Legislation affecting --I but sine pace with the payoffs vote, we feel that this interest organized, will support. seamen. Marine Hospitals, Na­ bership and that it speaks well and sign-ons just about balancing The Committee working on the tional Labor Relations Boai-d. for the future of the SIU. each other. By RAY WHITE Organizational Program for- 1948 State Conciliation Services and As this is written. Mobile is In the past week we have had other problems. NORFOLK—There's plenty of seven payoffs and fiye sign-ons. experiencing its first taste of real brought back certain recommen^ dations that we concentratp our Complete reports on the vari­ activity here and shipping is first : winter weather. The tempera­ The payoffs were very clean with the exception of a couple of Al­ ture is a little below freezing, a' interests during the early spring ous, subjects outlined above will rate as a consequence. Book members have no trouble : coa scows which had some beefs state of affairs that is driving months on three fleets which are be ready for the general mem­ that took a little time to clear the boys here to sweating out now under petition for election. bership meetings of February 2, finding jobs in all three depart­ These are the 11 ship Tomlinson 1948, and the membership can ments right now, even ordinaries. the jobs on the bauxite run. up. J At least the weather is warm Fleet, 2 ship Schneider fleet, the then adopt, reject or amend-these Last week we had six payoffs. A word of warning:-Too many 12 ship Hanna fleet. Conference Reports. on way to the bauxite ports. Four of them were on South At- ^ Stewards coming to Mobile to lantic ships, the other tv?o on ship are unable to show' the re­ Watermans. The Moran tugs quired three years' time as Cook still come in on the same old and Steward to register as Ste­ run, but the Point Vincente is\ wards on the shipping list. This up a good deal of enthusiasm "Blackie", as he is better known now laying up. BY E. B. TILLEY requirement is in conformance about the ballot returns, which —has been a popular and colorful One ship that is due back in Vi PHILADELPHIA — Shipping were very well received. With the resolution we adopted a figure in this section for a long soon is the Algonquin Victory of remains slow in Quakertown and few meetings back. We hope to have" the newly- time and will be missed by his the St. Lawrence Navigation there are quite a few members elected Port Agent, Blackie many friends. We take this opportunity to Company. She has 10 more trips advise all men who plan to ship on the beach waiting for jobs. Gardner, with us very soon. He This -report wouldn't be com­ to complete under her present However, the outlook for the is due in on the SS Bret Harte plete without a blast at the from this port as Stewards to charter. bring their discharges with them coming week is a lot brighter. and probably will assume his weather. It sure has been cold Something the entire member- ' if they don't want to be held up. We. will have two payoffs and duties on his arrival. enough to warrant a blast, so ship ought to know is that the We had a good bit of hand­ cold that it would freeze the boys in the hospital here were Attendance at the ^last two we also will have some shipping membership jneetings "here- has —or at .least that's the way it shaking around the other day. whiskers on a snow man. Or made very happy by the 10 dol­ J Steve-Cardullo took off to work could it be that v>e are just thin- lars apiece the Union donated. been good. The boys certainly looks. Our last port meeting stirred on the West Coast. Steve—or blooded. showed keen interest in the elecThat was real SIU brotherhood.. SIU LakBS Conference Maps1948 Program Shipping Holds Steady In Mobile Jobs For Bookmen In Every Rating Is Norfolk's Boast m Pml Philade^hM Reiu^s ShwAowo h Shipping i �Page Eight THE SE AFAREMS LOG Friday. January 23, 1948 sac SmPS' MINUTES AND NEWS ll •I- Woolcott Men Condemn Shipboard Promotions aow DOES A GVr GET TO TEE OTHER SIDE? A motion condemning shipboard promotions was passed unanimously by the crew of the SS Alexander Woolcott, Alcoa, at a shipboard meeting on January 1, 1948. •¥ ^ The motion was carried after "heated discussion" according to the official minutes of the meet­ ing which was called especially to discuss the "pros" and "cons" of such promotions. Another motion, which also was passed with 100 per cent Stowaways aboard ships are • support of all present, called for not unusual these days, but what a fine of five dollars for all per­ the crew of the SS F. W. Gal­ formers to be levied for a second braith did when an unlisted pas­ offense and for each occasion thereafter. The motion to pe­ senger was discovered in their nalize performers was made by midsts is out of the ordinary. Bosun V. Perez. S-,' i , After putting out from Bor­ - It was also agreed that per­ deaux on the return leg of their formers' to be colNavigating the car-laden decks of a Seatrain vessel is, in the opinion of many who have , , fines , ^ were ^ „ trip, the men of the South Atlected by the Patrolmen at payoff g^ip found a Roumanian attempted it, a most hazardous undertaking under any circumstances. With tongue in cheek. Seafarer Norman Maffie, sketched the above cartoon while he was a member of the crew and that all such moneys ^ouM stowaway hidden away away aboard be turned over to the Marme ship.- He was taken in hand by aboard the Seatrain Texas. "What chance would a character like this one have." mused Bro­ Hospitals. ther Maffie. "when a steady lad would be risking his life." the crew and fed, clothed and The crew was especially an­ bedded down. xious that notice of their action FRIENDLY SORT appear in the LOG so that mem­ bership ashore and at sea would In a very short time thie fel­ know their views on these two low had made himself liked by subjects. all aboard the ship. The crew, in fact, felt a little sorry that he It wouldn't be going overboard a bit to say that Sea-*" hadn't been successful in his at­ til the U.S. became involved in tempt to reach America. Farer Norlnan Maffie is an ace reporter, despite the fact World War II. Then he journeyed By the time the bi-weekly that he hardly ever resorts to the written word to record to Buffalo, 40 miles away, to meeting rolled around the entire' his critical observations. For* join up with the Army,, where crew was of the opinion that Rarely does he make a trip when he was attached to* an artillery they should try to aid him fn Brother Maffie is a very capable he doesn't do at least 20 or 30 unit. some way. A long discussion and talented guy with a drawing pencil portraits of the crewmen. The Society for the Preven­ followed out of which the crew pencil, which he uses unspar­ He is equaHy as keen about He saw active service in the tion of Cruelty to Animals would was unanimous in agreeing that ingly—when the mood visits him, turning them out as the crew is European theater of war, notably on the rugged Anizo front in be proud of the crew of the a letter should be written to the in receiving them. le says—to report every aspect Italy. SS Ponce de Leon, Waterman. Immigration authorities recom­ Maffie, who ships as an AB, With the war's end, Norman In a recent shipboard meeting mending his admission to the of life aboard ship. has never had a Idsson in sketch­ decided he wanted to see more the boys passed a sharp resolu­ u. s; Hardly a Seafarer is not fa­ ing. He refuses to get that seri­ of the world than could be seen tion condemning the Chief En­ miliar with this creative broth­ ous about his talent. DID THEIR BEST gineer's daily sporting session in from a mud-filled slit trench, so er's range of subject matter. At v/hich he wilfully destroyed sea­ "It's just a hobby," he says. he turned to the sea as a voca­ times he is caustically humorous gulls, other birds and various More than thai;, everyone in denouncing some shipboard When creative effort goes be­ tion. ether forms of marine life with agreed to donate some money to hazard. Other times he is con­ yond that it becPmes work, he He's been a member of the a 22-Qaliber repeating rifie. The an organization to be used in his tent to sketch very peaceful har­ philosophizes, and then there's no SIU for several years but he has Chief was shooting up the birds behalf once removed from the more fun Jo be gotten from it. never forgotten the thrill that ship. Having done aU they; bor scenes and the lazy off-duty just for fun. Franklinville, N. Y., is the came, with membership. He re­ could for him, the crew hoped life of the merchant seamen on community that proudly claims calls with obvious sincerity that PREVIOUS EFFORT the high seas. Many fine prod­ for the best. Norman Maffie as its very own. "the happiest day of my sailing ucts pf his free time aboard ship The resolution called for dis- When choosing the Galbraith He was born there a couple of career was when I got my pro­ tribution of copies to Union and ^ for his continental departure the have appeared* from time to time decades ago and didn't leave un­ bationary book in the SIU." Waterman officials since previous Roumanian made a wise move, in the LOG. shipboard efforts to stop the If his wish to remain here is Crewmembers fortunate enough slaughter had been without re- denied it won't be because he to' be shipmates with Brother suit. lacked sympathetic aid. Maffie thke understandable ad­ In fact, the Chief had shown The meeting which brought vantage of his talent and easycomplete indifference to earlier out the crew's action was chaired going, generous disposition. BW resolutions. Ignoring all by C. O. Stroud and recorded by rotests,, he had cooly persisted W. C. Spivey. his bloody concept of "sport." II; The men hoped that some good iS^ults would come of their lat- WINE SWE^ITENS Each man who makes a. resolution, however, and HAVANA GHOW donation to the LOG should ?F]p3^nned to carry through with receive a receipt in rplurn. Port wine donated by the of­ it. If the Union official to whom ficers topped off the topnotch a contribution is given does THEMSMBERSHIPSAVS: A SIO Christmas dinner prepared at sea not make out a receipt for by the cooks of the SS Seatrain the money, call this to the SHIPMOSTBEA Havana, according to Fred Shaia, attention of the SecretaryTreasurer, J. P. Shuler, im­ BEEPRE iT PA-fi**?.' Steward. mediately. Moreover, the wine had to be Send the name of the of­ good to maintain the standard ficial and the name of the set by the Stewards Depart­ port in which the occurence ment's dinner which included took place to the New York roast Vermont turkey with Old Hall, 51 Beaver Street, N^w Dutch. stuffing-plus some pretty York 4, N. Y. fancy fixings, not to mention Stowaway Gets Break On Galbraith Shipboard Artist Norm Maffie Packs Details In Vivid Cartoons i j i Ponce Crew Flays Chief For His Bird Shooting I'l Attention Mofflbers CLjANSHlf, the roast prime ribs of beef. I v f �Friday. January 23, 1948 TBE SEMFAREkS LOG Page Nine SIU ShipSi' Minutes In Brief STEEL DIRECTOR. Sept. 21— SEAMAR. Ocl. 25 Chairman chairman Frank A. L a r g e y ; r Smith: Secretary- While.; Cain Secretary George C. Pierce. New elected Ship Delegate. No Business: All departments will ! beefs in any' of the departments take tui-ns .in keeping laundry . as ;• reported by Deck Delegate clean. Crew agreefS to leave last Cain. Engine Delegate Shelly two seats in messroom open for White and Steward Delegate men going on watch. All De­ Mack Ingelman. Repairs to be PON'T MAKe partment Delegates agree to see made on refrigerator and fans, It TOUOKJFGR that the C^ief Engineer takes thb windscoop, percolator to be inYOURSELF! lock off the ,ice machine box. "^talled aboard. L_li5RiKic^ UP YOUR BEEFS All messmen to wipe off all sil­ t S. 4. AT THE FfeRT CF PAfOFF; verware and glasses. FRANCISCO M. OUINONES^ POW'T TAKE THEM TO Sept. 13—Chairman A. J. Kuber3. i. 1 ANOTHER PORT WHERE RAPHAEL SEMMES, Nov. 2— aki; Secretary C. E. Lee. All de­ Chairman Roy Fitts; Secretary THE ONiOhi OFFICIALS ARE partmental delegates reported crew will back him 100 percent Forecek. New Business: Motion NlOTACQUAlNh'ED vVllH that crew has been checked and in any decision. Bill Fields all books in order. New Busi­ elected Ship Delegate. Good and carried to turn in list of times Yoae PAPTIOULAP SET-UP ness: Motion by Davii that an in­ Welfare: Steward reported on when there was no hot water. ^ AWD HAVE To SpeUO MUCH vestigation by made of Fireman ship's stores. Most meat is of Motion carried that new quarters MORE TIME BEEORETHEy who jumped ship in Cuba. Mo­ very poor grade with little be found for the Deck Engineer and the room now occupied be tion by Kuberski that Patrolman variety^ CAM GET EVERYTHING converted for the Bosun. Motion take .action against Fireman if X t SQUARED AWAY. IT'S found guilty. Good, and Wel­ KNOX VICTORY. Ocl. 26— that all perishable stores be YOUR TIME AND YCJUR fare: Wilkinson moved that a Chairman John Nash; Secretary checked and all bad grub be con­ MONEY-SO SETTLE vote of confidence be given Joseph Horvath. Motion that all demned. Motion carried that YOUR BEEFS AT THB / Stewards Department for the» fresh water tanks be cleaned. everyone clean his foc'sle. good job done, especially the Motion that the delegates talk to Baker. Motion that the Dele­ customs and check on cigarettes. gates contact the Captain per­ Motion that a food committee taining to soogeeing out the check stores before signing on. foc'sles. Motion by Lee that a One minute of silence for statement on the water and.linen Brothers lost at sea. 4. Si a. situation be made for the next WAYNE MACVBAGH. Sept. 30 ETHIOPIA^ VICTORY. Nov. 8 meeting. —Chairman Pat; Fox; Secretary —Chairman Charles Little; Secre­ Ralph Whitley. Deck and Engine By HANK tary S. Rivera. New Business: Departments okay. Engine Dele­ Besides the fact that shipping is slow in such ports as New York L. K. Hodges' elected Engine De­ gate reported quite a bit of dis­ Baltimore and Philadelphia, these ports are quite crowded with partment delegate. Motion by puted overtime. First Assistant men.~ "A guy really gets to know the value of money—from that Little that all hands stand by be­ working against crew. Good and last trip, indeed . . . Here's a cheerful letter from "Red" Braunfore vhe payoff until Patrolman Welfare: Captain giving most of stein, aboard the Simmons Victory: "It was so cold on our trip arrives aboard. Good and Wel­ crew a hard time over petty mat­ from Sweden we had to chop the tarps off the deck to batten ^ ^ fare: Agreed that cooler in En­ CUBA VICTORY, Ocl. 26— gine Room be repaired before re- ters. One minute of silence for down. Heading to New York^nd two days out. our orders were changed and we rolled down to New Orleans and it's sure nice Chairman L. L. Phillips; Secre­ sailing from New York. List of Brothers lost at sea. 4; 4. 4. and warm down here. We loaded ammonium nitrate foi Ponce. tary Robert Fisher. Good and fines made up and approved. WAYNE MACVEAGH. Sept. 8 There's a swell crew aboard. Mostly grits-and-red bean boys— Welfare: Decision to see Chief —Chairmen Herbert Jackson; and you know I'm a southerner myself. I-consume Southern ComEngineer over poor condition of Secretary Ralph Whitley. Dele­ foft sometimes.. I sure wish all the brothers had a Mep-y Christmas ship's laundry. Steward asked gates elected: Hanzel E. Brooks. and a Happy New Year". . . to open P. O. mess due to en­ Deck and Ship Delegate; Pat 4 4 4 tire crew eating in one messFox. Engine; Vernon R. North, Brother Luke Collins, the Bosun, just sailed in recently from room. Captain to be seen about Stewards. General discussion on a long Isthmian voyage . . . Brother Leon "Chink" White place for ship's library. One ship's cleanliness. Young mem­ sailed for the Far East. So did Brother Franklin Smith, the minute of silence for Brothers bers cautioned about several oldtimer . . . Brother George Meaney grabbed a tanker trip lost at sea. things in general for crew's bene­ . . . We received a letter and photographs of part of the crew S. 4, 4, fit. One minute of silence for of the SS Edward W. Scripps. They gave a good word for MIDWAY HILLS. Oct. 29— Brothers lost at sea. McGee's Bar down in Mobile. To Joe Pendleton. Scotly CopeChairman Gallagher; Secretary i t 4. land. Curly Teers and Shorty Batts we wish them a swell H. Sharpe. BusinessCredit STEEL DIRECTOR. Octfl 26— » » » voyage. Sorry about the photos, fellas, they were too dark to given to the crew on the good FRANKLIN K. LANE. Oct. 12 Chairman James Durkin; Secre­ print in the LOG... Our life-raft buddy. Joe Pendleton, says cooperation .of every man in —Chairman Emile Degan; Secre­ tary George Guirre. New Busi­ that the boys hit McGee's real quick after their bauxite run. keeping the crew messroom tary V. A. Lawsin. New Busi­ ness: Ship Delegate made motion loo ... clean, New Business: Engine ness: Charges read against to inspect dry stores. He agrees 4 4*4' Delegate reported 2nd Pumpman Brother. Vote was taken and to contact the Captain in connec­ Brother Rocky Benson is wondering how all the oldtimers are working outside his regular Brother was fined $50. Good tion with the weevils in the food. getting along in their homesteading on the Alcoa Corsair and her hours. Case to be submitted to and Welfare: Suggestion that Stewards and Black Gang agree steady runs out of New Orleans. Aboard are Frank Hughes, Ted Patrolman for clarification. Good each crewman donate $1 to to keep passageways to store­ Terrington, Flattop Kehdricks and Blackie Bankston and plenty of and Welfare: Robert Lambert Brothers in .T. B. hospital. rooms celan and safe for work­ others ... To Frank Waller: Please send your present address in and J. Morin to act as committee Chairman reminded crew that ing. order to get the LOGS weekly... Raymond Duhrkopp and his" to pick up all old books and have members drunk at payoff will be mustache was in town recently . . . Steve Carr is in town with his them replaced with new reading fined $10. usual sun-tan . . .Warren Callahan says hullo . . . Jimmy Millican material. t it 4. resting up in New York too . . . Bosun Carl Lawson sends out word MIDWAY HILLS. Sept. 30— that his shipmate, Brother Jim Matheson quickly contact him with Chairman Gallagher; Secretary his present address. Carl's waiting for a letter, Jim, about some- . H. Sharpe.New "Business; Vari­ thing urgent. Address him at our New York hall if you read this 4. 4. 4 . ous beefs on conduct of crewitem over there in Chicago or thereabouts . . . The following oldWARRIOR. Nov. 22—Chairman timers are anchored in town: S. E. Duda, C. Rodriguez, W. McKay, members discussed. Agreement . S S S Bushe; Secretary G. Byrne. Mo­ L. Backus, 'J. De Jesus, H. Kreutz, E. Wicak, W. Lieberman, C. JOLIET VICTORY. Dec. 2— that Deck Maintenance is to.oil tion carried that crew cooperate Doroba, J. Allen, C. Reyes, L. Goodwin, M. Gonzalez, H. Farrington, Chairman Filliponi; Secretary and repair -porthole dogs. Chair­ with messman as Department is Gulfer J. Quimara, F. Baiiizo and F. Gjainpaya ... Clough. New Business: Motion man Gallagher explained, to per­ / carried that . Delegates make a mit and tripcardmen that-those shorthanded. Motion carried that 4 4 4 list of books and permits. List who have carried their cards 18 delegates see Captain for reissue Brother Jimmy Stewart was wondering several weeks ago is to be posted on bulletin board months or longer are eligible for of cigarettes. Motion carried that about how Brother Joe Ryan, the Steward, is getting along— Steward set aside all stores he in crewmess. Motion carried that their .pro-books. and why he hasn't written any letters to Jimmy.. . . . Brothers, thinks are unfit and crew should no one is to sign-on before per­ if your ship needs a library of books and magazines or a new t t ay ' EVELYN. 6ct. 20 — Chairman not sign-on until all stores are mission is given by Department one to replace the old library—contact the following port Delegate. Good and Welfare: Irving Whyte; Secretary Charles removed from ship. libraries of the American Merchant Marine Library Association: 4. 4. 4 Steward is to make certain there Mitchell. Delegates reports ac­ In Baltimore—Municipal Recreation Pier, Foot of Broadway. WARRIOa Dec. 10—Chairman^ Telephone Wolfe 4992. In New Orleans—Dock Board Tool is enough meat for duration of cepted. New Business: Motion trip. ' -Bepair list for Stewards carried to make out a repair list. C. Bushe; Secretary G. Byrne. House, Poydras and River Streets. Telephone Magnolia 3849 4 Department made up and at­ All fines collected to be turned Delegates reported no beefs in ... In Philadelphia—Chestnut Street Pier. Telephone Lombard 1120 ... In San Francisco—IDS Embarradero. Telephone Gar­ oyer to Baltimore Agent to go to their departments. New Busi­ tached to minutes. field 8965 ... In Savannah-r307 East St. Julian Street. Tele­ families of boys in jail. Motion ness: Stewards Department beef 1. phone Savannah 3-6186 ... In Norfolk—406 East Plume Street, LEBORE. Oct. 10 -r.- Chairman carried that Black Gang clean on overtime of 2nd Cook to be Telephone Norfolk 4-9631 ... In Boston—Appraiser's Stores Bill .FieWs; Sjicretary LeRoy forward cross section of lower referred to Patrolman. Good and Welfare: Engineers to be notified Building. 408.Atlantic Avenue. Telephone Liberty 6782 ... In Drobish. : New Business: Motion allesrway; the Deck Department that'pressure in heads in not sat­ Charleston—Charleston Free Library. Telephone Charleston carried 'that, entire crew standby the aftier cross section. One isfactory. One minute of silenpe 6273 ... In San Pedro—820 South. Beacon Street. Telephone and refuse to payoff until Agent minute of silence for Brothers for Src'hers lost at sea. 3-3607. • _ comes aboard. Agreement that lost at sea. POINT OF PROPUCTIOM/ CUT and RUN I �•^ •.=-v:?:;ra.5? Friday. January 123, 1948 TH E SEAPARERS LOG Sag* Tfin rN Shirking Delegate's Post Held Harmful To All Hands UNDER A BLANKET OF WHITE '• 1• -V :^v'ii-' • ' To the Editor: Log Letter Gets Inquiry On AVC From Engineer show the same interest in Union affairs and our welfare at sea As Union members interested that we do ashore. We can't do To the Editor: in constantly improving our or­ this by shirking. ganization and building its pres­ Time and again, I have seen I am Chief Engineer of the M. tige, we should do something the same guys take over the S. Capstan Knot, just returning about a situation aboard ship Ship Delegate job because from four moi^ths on Alcoa's that needs correction. everyone else ducked it. This is bauxite shuttle run and I saw Getting right down to it, let not fair. It doesn't train all the the enclosed clipping in the LOG. me say that there are guys wiio men to take over positions of (He's referring to a letter to the ought to know better, who are responsibility, which is import­ editor by Whitey Lykke, blasting continually tiurning down the ant in times of crisis and big the American Legion for its Ship Delegate job every time. beefs. battle to keep seamen from a I want to speak frankly about bill of-rights". The Legion was NO BENEFITS this. also scored for trying to block At other tim s, I have seen Such an attitude is an out­ the job hung on a guy who is tiie American Veterans Commit­ right evasion of Union respon­ well-intentioned but who lacks tee's fight to win passage of the sibilities and certainly notning sufficient experience to handle bill). to be proud of. Most of the mem­ I once started to look up the bership is familiar with what this difficult job smoothly. The AVC in Honolulu and was told it happens when the time arrives result is that nobody benefits, was a "bimch of commies," so did aboard ship to elect the Ship except those who are out to Th* SS Cavalier lies covered with snow in^ew York. not go through with it. Now Delegate. Instead of a bunch of beat us out of something right­ that Xykke says it is behind a guys all offering to take the job fully ours. In fact, in many through the drifts to Pier 7, East good cause, I'd like to know —most everyone starts looking cases, we might just ^s well When New York City was weighted down with a record River. for a way out. They offer all have no Delegate at all. ^ definitely if you are sure it isn't It's true that the Ship Dele­ 25.8-inch snowfall a few weeks There he mounted the bow communist. If I hear favorably kinds of excuses. Many times gate job is a thankless one. It ago, the SS Cavalier (Wilkinson, with his camera and "shot" his there isn't even a nominee. I will -be looking them up when means extra work. But, then, so not AlcoaX was one of the many picture of the snow-white Cava­ I get ashore. > Will likely be up FALL GUY does picket duty and other ships in the harbor that acquired lier, as shown above. in New York before long. Finally, out of desperation, one things we rush to do when our a temporary coat of white. ' Later, when Bill Champlin, AB guy will probably take the post Union is in a beef. The Ship Anthony Robinson Morning after the heavy fall, because he feels ashamed that Delegate job is important to camera enthusiast Glen Vinson, on the Cavalier, was shown the Independence. Mo. every single member and the ever on the alert for an Artie photo, he gently waved it aside. (Ed. Note: Robinson's letter organization. scene, emerged from his comfort­ Said Bill: A good Ship Delegate makes able niche in the New York Hall "I know all about it. I shoveled was turned over to Brother a tremendous contribution to his recreation room and plowed most of that stuff off the decks." Lykke. His answer appears be­ own and the Union's welfare. low). He gives it prestige. He helps cut down on beefs, he makes To Anthony Robinson: > things smoother aboard ship. He In answer to your question wins respect for himself, his about commimist infiuence in the brothers and his Union froni AVC, I believe that the outcome those we deal with. over a dozen or two times. To the Editor: of the elections at the national Let's change our attitudes and convention in Milwaukee gives The Marine Hospital here :in take this job when it's given to I'm writing. to let my friends Kirkwood, Missoiuri, is a fine the best picture. us. Let's do it right and win and shipmates know that I'm institution. They have some .ex­ respect from the bunch outside The communists and fellowof our Union. And let's show well and out of the hospital. I cellent doctors, especially Doc­ travellers had their -own slate of we're worthy of the confidence was discharged last week. I feel tor Elliot—he really knows his national officers but did not sue- / which our "brothers have placed much better though a little stuff. The nurses, too, were^tops. ceed in getting one of their can-< in us by doing our very best to weak. We did all right for recreation. didates elected to any office, as do the job right. They had me under the knife The hospital is equipped with the non-communist IndependentRaymond Duhrkopp, Oiler for a bladder ailment and fol­ television, and the Red Cross Progressivc'slate won all the way lowing the operation I hiccuped provided us with tickets and down the line, clearly showing for nine days. During my stay transportation to fights and that the AVC majority wants no RAYMOND DUHRKOPP I lost 32 pounds and can't seem shows two or three times a week. part of the commies. > to gain it back. At the moment I'm flkt broke out of all the Union brothers Per (Whitey) Lykke One of the highspots of my and waiting for my $20 a week present no one shows any enconfinement was reading the to tide me over until. I get a thusiam. LOG. Thanks a million for send­ job. After a few weeks of work To the Editor: 0, This failure on the part of ing it to me. In my ward was out here I'll be on my way many members to hold up their I have wanted to write to the another Seafarer. Together we back to New York to take a end'of the Union's work at sea, is LOG for some time but am just read the LOG and then passed ship, so I'll see you then. damaging to the Union's pres- getting around to it. I want to it around for everyone to read. tige and definitely hurts the par- thank the Editor of the LOG for Each copy was read over and David A. SiaaSeld tictilar crew's position aboard putting out a fine newspaper. I sh^. Among the licensed per-1 have been here for eight months f•N^i^el- aboard ships where this and have not missed an issue J^et. is the case, there is scorn for Nearly every time I go into a this display.- Those of the offi- bar down here I run into SIU cers who are good union qpien' men. By H. G. WOLOWITZ ^ shake their heads and deplore | As to what I do in this neck of lack of responsibility among the woods: I worked here before 'the crew. I went to sea and early last year It was the night before Christ­ And what have I got to show, Wish for a bottle to try Those who are against us wel- decided to come back for awhile, forget. Here today and then away, mas. come this sign as a weakness l have a good job as a mechanic Five thousand miles at sea. I'm forever on the go. among crewmen and are glad to at an airfield here. It is nice but The guys were in the messroom. And once you make a trip to see that their job of pushing us I like the sea better and will -i-Of course, bicluding me. ' ' sea. around is made easier. They're probably return to my first love It gets you in its grip. like it glad we don't have a guy who's soon. has me, _ * We aU agreed what fools we enthusiastic' about being Ship if any of the fellows I sailed And when you try to break w*i*. Delegate and backed by the with would like to drop me a Being at sea instead of with away. crew 100 per cent. line or look me up v/hile coming D's hard to do. I'm here her, ' If we are to stand up for the through, my address is Box 624, Missing fte many things to be say. protection of - our shipboard Curundu, Canal Zone. That's my ' had ashore: So, all you would-jie eailor>« rights, we must demand respect, address here at Albrook Field. If Friends, a family and pleasure Christmas Day—rpr any day-^Just take a tip from me: ' ;; .^nd one way to get this respect time is short, I can be . reached galore. It's all the same-at sea, ~ Do :all your travelling on good ll^ is by sticking together and hav- by phone at 81-4197. dry land a capable Union man as our David C. Dial Now, I've been: to sea fear quite You woxh an0 sweat, ours* and freL • And never, neyeir foiKithe sea. p^kesman at sea. We should Canal a! few I Missouri Marine Hospital Shows How It Can Done Retired Member Hankers For Sea Log-A-Rkythms ft Sailor's ftdvlce W-yim:.' • y !| �' ». •( '' '?" ' TBM SEAFARERS LOG i^day, S&nxijtY 23, IMB AERIAL MISSION • Posting Of Agreements Applauded wsmmmmMm mm Members See Many Benefits Accruing (Editor's Note: The agreements which have been recently printed up in the form of foc'sle cards and which are already being placed aboard ships have evoked much favorable comment among the membership. The feeling that it would be of great use to all hands prompted the Union to make this shipboard innovation. Suggestions bearing on this and other Union matters applicable to the general welfare are earnestly solicited by the SIU. Below are some of the comments received by the LOG in regard to the new foc'sle card agreement.) P»i immii k i»5 mm mm i* Keep Working Rules In Focus At All Times Vid Philipis, AB, makes an interesting subject as he goes about white-leading some wires aboard the SS Joliet Victory,, Robin. Lines ship. Photo was made by his shipmate. Leonard Southwood, on a recent trip to South and East Africa. To the Editor: Zack Taylor Lads Bucking North Winds In Their BVDs To the Editor: Page Eleven In Warmer Duys This is from Narvik, Norway— 200 miles north|of the Arctic circle. The ship is the SS Zacharias Taylor and she has a Flori­ da crew with Florida-style cloth­ ing in a place where there is no sun, plenty of ice and a heap of North pole weather. We arrived here Dec. 26 and we will stay here for awhile— maybe freeze in. I think it's a dirty trick to send a Florida crew to the North Pole to see Santa Claus. The deck winches are going night day to keep them from freezing. The galley stove stack freezes at night and we are un­ able to start a fire going. Smoke flows through the ship for hours. The boys that change watches have to wait to get the heavy clothing from the boy getting off watch. We were not supplied for a trip to the North Pole. We will also run short of stores. There are signs of it already. From Eskimo land, the crew of the Zacharias Taylor sends Sea­ "Uncle Olio" Preussler, who son's Greetings to all hands. reports from Narvik, Norway, "Uncle Otlo" Preussler that he and the other boys siboard the Zack Taylor are Fisher Ames Lads practically living on an ice Had Time Of Their floe, as he appeared in less Lives In Piraeus frigid times. We're running To the Editor: this picture of him in front of the capitol building in Just have to let the Brothers know of the wonderful trip we Havana in . the hopes he of the Fisher Ames are making. and the rest of the tempo­ Our first port of call was Piraeus, rary Eskimos will be warmed Greece. I want to take this op­ by the sight of it. He was on portunity to let the rest of the. the Seatrain Havana at the time. SIU know the pitfalls of this evil port. Brothers, if you want to have Hatgimisios Family the time of your life and your Thanks SIU Men pocketbook can stapd the-strain, ' grab the first scovy heading for To the Editor: Piraeus. As soon as you land make a bee-line for John Bull's My family and I express our sincere gratitude to the SIU Bar. It is in an easy-to-reach loca­ members in Baltimore, Md., for the floral wreath they sent to tion along the waterfront. If you the funeral services of my wife, want to drink, go to John Bull's. who passed away Dec. 9, 1947. I If you want wine, women and don't know their names but their song, go to John Bull's. If you voluntary contributions were are hungry for a SEAFARERS deeply appreciated. LOG, John Bull l^as an ample supply in his bar. It's a wonder­ Theodoros Hatgimisios ful place. and family Crew of Fisher Ames Philadelphia I think the foc'sle card with the Isthmian and freighter agree­ ment is okay in many respects. At keeps the working rules in focus at all times. You don't have to knock over your gear every time you want to look up a clause to see if you know your agreement. It makes it unnecessary to hunt all over the ship for an agreement when first boarding a vessel. 'Above all, it creates a good im­ pression to men first coming into the Union, that these SIU mem­ bers know their business. It is our peacetime sign of "alert" that will keep these ships SIU. W. J. Brady Settling Of Beefs To Be Speeded Up To the Editor: With the introduction of the new foc'sle cards, the era of con­ fusion which is the result of no one being able to find a copy of he agreement when a beef comes up, is at an end. The new cards place the agree­ ment at each member's fingertips. In my opinion, the new cards are a great improvement we have needed for a long time. Jack Farfrihen Eliminates Confusion To the Editor: * I think it is a very good idea to post the Isthmian agreements in messhalls and foc'sles of all ships. That way everyone knows the score. By not having these agree­ ments posted it causes much con­ fusion. This way when you want to know something, you don't have to bother the Dele­ gate. It makes everything more convenient for all hands. Nicholas Brancato Will Simplify Problem, Aid Overtime Beefs To the Editor: I think it would be a good idea to have a copy of our agreement posted in the messhall of each ship so that a lot of running around and uncertainty can be avoided. , In some -ships there have been cases where the latest agreement was not had by everyone and some of the fellows were in doubt as to whether a job was overtime or not. If a copy of the agreement were posted in the messhall it would make things much simpler and in some cases the fellows would get overtime they were not sure of. If the agreement were placed on the messhall it could not be lost or misplaced as the regular phamplets are so often. John Seyfert Held Trouble-Saver For All Delegates To the Editor: The new SIU Foc'sle card agreement just came off the press. You should see it in the New York hall on the third deck. The size is twenty-two by thirtyfive inches. It has everything every SIU member should know. The patrolmen will place these foc'sles cards on all SIU ships when they go aboard to sign on and payoff the ships. They will post these cards iri all crew's messhalls and passageways. These foc'sle-card agreements are for all Brothers to read and in this way save the delegates a lot of trouble on all SIU ships. It will further enlighten the members, those who are the old-, timers and those who have newly-joined the SIU, in regards to various sections of the agree­ ment. If any members fail to see these foc'sle cards on the ships they should go to the near­ est SIU Hall and request a few. Brothers, post these agreement cards in the messhalls and the most convenient place for all hands to see it, read it and in this way know the agreement the right way. Rocky Benson Are Improvement Over Booklet Forms To Ihtf Editor: I was very pleased to know this morning that manifests of the agreement will be posted in the messhalls df all SIU ships. Up until now they were pub­ lished in small books which are easily lost or mislaid, often when most needed. From now on it will be easy to check on the agreement when­ ever a doubt or a dispute arises. Whoever came up with the idea certainly deserves a vote of thanks. Nick DeSantos Saigon Customs Go For American Tobacco, SS Steel King Seafarer Warns Brothers To the Editor: of exchange 35 piastres to $1.00 was their only hope. They made the change and paid the fine. In American money they shelled out $470, a lot of dough but a long way from. $2,314. Not satisfied to take this haul and leave the ship alone, the If you're anxious to build up the financial reserve of the French Customs in Saigon, Mal­ ayan Straits, do as some of the men board the Steel King did. Unsuspecting of trouble, we put into Saigon. Some of the, rellows hadn't bothered to de­ clare their cigarettes and had rAW - AKJ I them stashed away in their lockers. Suddenly the French Customs swooped down on us, shook down the ship and confiscated 162 car­ tons of cigarettes. Before the shock wore off the fellows found themselves faced with fines of 100 piastres a carton. . At the official rate of exchange, 7 pias­ tres to $1, they owed the French Government $2,314 in American currency. The guys almost went into a Custqms boys stopped the crew dead faint when they came up at the gate and searched them. with the 2 Grand figure. They If they had any American money could almost see themselves it was taken; if they were in a swinging a sledge hammer on a good mood they tuined .the men rock pile. back to the ship. SHELLED IT OUT When we hit New York this With a bit of quick figuring jweek, v/e warned the oncoming they decided the unofficial rate cre^ of the pitfalls of Saigon. This is my mean.s of passing tha tip along to all members. If you have cigarettes when hitting Saigon by all means de­ clare them or hide them welL" Working a trip for the French Government isn't my favorite; charity. (Name Withheld) SS Steel King On Overtime To insure payment, all claims for overtime must bo turned in to the heads of de­ partments no later than 72 hours following the comple­ tion of the overtime work. As soon as the penalty work is done, a record should be given to the Department head, and one copy held by the man doing the job. In addition the depart­ mental delegates should check on all overtime sheets 72 hour before the ship makes port. - u �FcU^ itmu^ TH E S EAPARER S L O G Pasrii Twelve IT WAS FAIR SAILING ON THE NAMPA (Rie 'Duke' Doffs His White Cap To All Seafarers Lacking Savvy: Schutz To the Editor: In a previous issue of the LOG (Jan. 9) Brother Margavy said in a letter to the editor that he'd like some discussion on his proposal for setting up' a sort of qualifications committee, in order to make certain each man who shipped in a rating was com­ petent for the job. - Well, I'll get right to the point. It is a policy of ovur Union to help each other out whenever it is necessary—and this applies to all sorts of legitimate instance^ 'Here we're concerned with what Brother Margavy speaks of: rat­ ing qualifications. - For example, if a brother should come aboard a ship and he doesn't know how to oil Diesel engines because he had never done the job before, we should pitch in and explain it and show him how it's done. He'd very easily be able to perform the job then. tnought he should make an effort to improve himself. We gave him a chance. The guy was sincwe and by the end of the voyae, he was excellent. Not one complaint could be made against his cooking. He improved 100 percent. Brothers, I believe in giving a guy a chance, a second chance if necessary. Brother Margavy asked for discussion and I tried to give my best on the subject. To the Editor: This is the first letter I have written since the New Year came around. The SIU-SUP went a long way in the 1947 Victory March. So let's start out for a new record this January 1948. You hear a lot of members talking about which is the better union and who's doing the most on the labor front. Each union is cutting for the workingman's goal. We are all battling for the same goal. Some guys go around popping off about this Agent or that Patrolman. (However, when you see the fellow at the next Union meeting he is either sitting back sleeping or not saying a word.) This kind of talk will hurt. This is just what the commies in the. NMU want to hear so they can say we are fighting among o.urselves. Personally, I have always tried, to help a younger Union Brother, teaching him what job actions, really mean.. But some kid will leak out the word that SIU or SUP is the better. "Oh, I'm OS oh the so-and-so ship," he'll say, ' and give his opinion. I tell him quick that all that stuff is bunk. We have a fine Union of SIUSUP men. We have a damned good rank-and-file. And no mat­ ter what comes, we will take it. So; gang, let's steer steady as she goes. However, I'm only one of many. I ^hope others will write to the LOG about this proposal, also, or bring it up at the next meeting. Frank Schultz BROTHERS HELPED , I for one have picked up much this way and have been able to - put what I've learned from help­ ful brothers into action right away. I have gone aboard ship, where I have had to do some. tlung I was not familiar with but j!: , after a little help from others I was doing it as well as though I had known how all along. Any guy who is interested in doing his job right can get along in the same manivar. If a man has his time in, I believe he should get his endorsement. We should continue that way. If he needs a little help, I think his Union brothers should give it to him, especially if he is anxious to learn and improve his capabilities on a job. - ^ I repeat that if a man has the time in, he should get the en­ dorsement for the next higher fating he is entitled to. You would be surprised at the num­ ber of brothers that would have to start sailing as Wiper, Messi 'itian and OS, if Brother Margavy's proposal were adopted; . i4hd many of these men are ca­ pable in higher ratings. Per­ haps they are just not good at answering questions in test form. Maybe some little thing they have never, had to do aboard ship 5^uld be in the -qualification 'fest, ft wDuld they be dfenied the rating? C 1-don't mean that we should ; ofofget . all about those brothers " w Yhearis, no. If one of these makes V a trip as an Oiler and he doesn't know his job, then allow him to the trip but if he doesn't rig^rove and know more at the end of the trip, you can bring him iip on charges. But I DO NOT J MEAN THE 99 YEAR CLUB! I mean have him sail at the next lower rating until it is estab­ lished that he knows his job. ; CITES EXPERIENCE • 4--; It may take some brothers a L year, others hardly any time at all. That is up to the committee. Recently on a ship I was on, we had guy in the galley deparlment v-ho no one of .us thought was a gapablei cook. We told him- he suld sail in that capacity bnt We Described as a "sailor's dream." a recent coastwise trip of the Nampa Victory, Waterman, took the vessel to Tampa, Miami, various Gulf ports and Havana. Top right—the crew digs into a farewell dinner tendered by the Stewards Department. From the looks on the fellows* faces, the galley force was one popular bunch.In photo left. William Doran, OS, puts the cards out for Deck Maintenance man "Tennesee" to cut. Place is the Gunners' Mess. The trio at right, having shed shirts, soak up the sungiving vitamins. No names were enclosed but they're identified as AB. Bosun and Fireman. All photos are credited to crewmember Chuck Busquet, OS. Duke Himler. SUPSS Fori Erie Gashoufids Get Gate At Southport Sign-On; Seafarer Sees Injury To Renegotiations -And Keep 'Em Up** Whew! Glad I got all that off create overtime which is illegi­ my chest. timate. A Merry Christmas to all at PEANUTS! CIGARS! WAR IS OVER home and at sea. (Ed. Note: The We left Fernandina and went Brother's letter reached us a The war is over. Companies little late, but his kind wishes are up against keen competition to Savannah. There we took on are still in order as kind wishes with South American and Euro­ a cargo of peanuts and tobacco pean lines operating with low for Rotterdam. Then we went always are.) wage scales. Our companies niu§t to Wilmington, North Carolina, •Speaking for the crew of the make make money. The more for timbers and left there Decem­ Southport, I can assure you we they make the-better otu: chances ber 10. are looking forv/ard to an en­ are to make more. Above all, Everything has gone smoothly joyable time this Christmas. it's job insurance. '. And nobody with the exception of the Deck The Stewards Department has Department. They feel that the uixJertaken to. satisfy the inner knows what the traffic will bear Chief Mate gives too many direct better than our officials. man beyond the comfortable Therefore, inside the structural orders. limits of his capacity. They have been used to work­ To begin at the beginning, we limits of our agreement, let us ing with the Bosuri, and he, in crewed up in Baltimore, then do a real seaman's job. turn," has been accustomed -to We have many men seeking to sailed to Fernandinafof 2,000 tons using his own. judgment as to of phosphate. It might be well join oxur ranks; because we have what work-each man should do. to mefition right here that three the best wages and conditions in On this point, I won't venture men- Were rejected—rejected by the world. Let us work to have an opinion as I have to live with the. crew—in Baltimore for re­ companies -seek our Union be­ these guys., at least another 20 porting on the ship drunk and cause iWe will >have the best sea­ days. raising hell in general. The worst men in the wodd. A meeting was called at one of it is they were all three full The job of doing this. Brother, p.m. December 14. E. H. Jeffrey is not up ,to -the other fellow. book members. was elected chaiman and the Why in the world does this It's strictly a personal proposi­ choice was a happy one. With type of man brag about being a tion. an iron hand in the Velvet glove, full book and use that to cover Still another thing: In the old he ran a firm but friendly meet­ his ignorance of his job, his lazi­ days we used to get plenty of ing. An hour and five minutes ness, his drunkeness and general discipline, most of it harsh and with not one minute of boredom. unjust. The first thing the disorderly conduct? The North Atlantic is not Union did was to-take most of I believe it would be a better friendly at this timejof year. She thing for a man to ask himself this power away from the bared her teeth a few times, if the Union could be proud of Masters. but, as always, it could have Now we must not forget that him. been worse. Another thing: We have -the this protection covers some char­ Once again, the boys on the best bargaining committee in the acters who would, be a disgrace Soudiport send greetings and the U. S. A., our contracts prove it. to any organization, . and who hope d^at this new -year will be Why, then, do some of our cause trouble and grief for, any the best you ever had. members endanger the efforts of crew who is unfortunate enough ' George Reach •' our Officials by setting them­ to have them. These we must eliminate or discipline in such a :-8hl^ Delegate selves up- as individual bargain­ manner as "ta make iihem change 'SB Southport . ing ajkents? This they do every time [they try tOH pad, chisel or their"ways. To the Editor: ^ -i IW8 This hold-up was never re­ ported. Taken aboard the Gov­ ernor Graves, two crewmen identified as Shorty and Slins put on an act for cameraman Clete W. Clark. In case you're confused, that's Shorty with the equalizer. " Attention Members!. All applications for -xmemployment insurance in New; York City must be made through the offices at 277 CanaP Btreet, in­ stead of the District offices, an formerly. •t ' •I iI �Friday. January 23, 1848 TBE SEAFARERS LOG Page Thirleen Coast Transportation Rule Defended; Korenblatt Cites History Of Beefs By MAX KORENBLATT (Ed. Note: Brother Korenblatt, a longtime member of the SUP who has been sailing for 25 years, is well known to the members of the SIU as an extremely aclive rank-and-filer. His record as a participant in SIU-SUP beefs is familiar to most seamen, although he probably is best known "as Co-Chairman of the 1946 General Strike Committee in New York.) A short while back, there appeared in the LOG an article by Brother William J. Jones regarding his aching callouses which were caused, it seems, by travelihg from the West Coast back to the East Coast by train after paying off in a Pacific port. If you have the space, may I submit the following historical, if not completely scholarly, essay in rebuttal. Not too long ago, crews on American flag ships signed wide open articles that had a column for the monthly wages, which were very low, and the printed stipulation that the ship would pay the man off "in a final port of discharge in the U. S." There were no riders attached to offer any additional information or protection to the crew of any kind. When riders were attached, by company request, they were items dealing with the conduct of the crew and elaboration of work to be done duidng the voyage arid on the day of payoff. After completion of a voyage, many a ship paid its crew off in some port far removed from the port 6f engagement or sign-on. Some of the crew remained aboard, others got off—but nobody was given trans­ portation in the form of either a ticket or cash. RODE RODS If a seaman wished to go to some other port, he usually thumbed his way and walked, or rode a box car. Like many other injustices that burdened him down, this lack of protection caused many a blister and callous, and introduced many a seaman to some local hoosegow as a vagrant as he threaded his way along highway and railroad track. . The first transportation guarantee in writing for seamen was incorporated in the agreements between the ship operators and unions on the Pacific Coast that ended a 96-day. strike on February 4, 1937. penses. Some seamen agreed to accept a few dollars and waive further claim for transportation allowances as a condition for remaining aboard for another trip. The Pacific Coast unions squared this by gaining for their members the choice of Pullmans with subsist­ ence or a cash equivalent. of men on the beach, the men paying off being, in better shape to face a temporary slump. Every maritime union has a set of rules by which the members agree to conduct routine business within the confines of the union. Each one may have rules which differ slightly from those of other outfits. Dif­ As more unions and more seamen became involved, the problem became greater than ever, because the ship-operating fraternity really turned to on the job of jerking seamen aroimd. More beefs led to further negotiation in an attempt to set up the machinery to provide for a uniform style of hanging all transporta­ tion cases no matter what the company or what the port. COUNTER ARGUMENTS With varying degrees of success, the various unions over a period of years beefed and tried to eliminate all trickery and subterfuge on the part of the operators. Quite often, the operators' fraternity attempted to do away with transportation benefits entirely because, as they put it, "A real seamen is at home in any part." Very early in 1946, the first of several hectic con­ ferences were held in New York at which were seated spokesmen for the War Shipping Administration, the Treasury Department, the MFOW, and the MCS, to­ gether with Morris Weisberger and Max Korenblatt of the SUP, and J. P. Shuler, Joe Algina and Robert Matthews' of the SIU, Atlantic and Gulf District. Captain Devlin, WSA representative, and the lawyers from Washington introduced arguments to prove that, merely because articles were terminated in a different geographical area from the one in which a crew shipped or signed on, did not mean that all the crew members were entitled to transportation because not all the crew members actually went back to such ports. These gentlemen pointed out that some seamen re­ mained aboard ship or rejoined the ship from the union hall, while others remained in the payoff port until they joined another ship or moved or; to some intermediate port. Countering this argument, the union spokesmen maintained that, when articles were terminated and a crew paid off, each member was legally and all other ways through with a ship. If there was a shortage of manpower and a few of the crew were willing to remain on the ship or rejoin the ship in order to help the union fill out the crew rather than let the ship lie at the dock because of under-manning, there was no reason why these men should forfeit travel money as a condition for making another trip on the same ship. Moreover, they argued, what a seaman did with his money ashore was strictly his own business. BIG BLOWOFF, 1946 ferences of opinion account for these variations, and in the final analysis it is the various memberships which make the rules. As we all know, when members of the Pacific District of the SIU are up on the Lakes, or on the Atlantic and Gulf coast, they will be guided by rules and regulations in effect in the district area in which they find themselves. When a Lakes or A & G mem*, her is on the Pacific Coast, he automatically is covered by the rules in effect out there. 10-YEAR PRACTICE It apparently has been an excellent practice, because members from different districts <;an present their beefs, have them handled, register and ship out of halls maintained in all major ports by the SIU of North America. With a few^ minor difficulties that has been the practice for over ten years. Apparently ^here have been no true hardships visited upon memL;:rs of any district. If there had been, the membership would have changed the rules. Brother Jones, in his article in the LOG, mentioned that he received transportation money on the Ponce de Leon and was forced off the ship. When the crew was signed on, an SUP majority joined the vessel. (In passing, let rne say that if a crew shipped on a West Coast ship in an A & G port the majority would be. A & G members.) Despite a transportation payoff on the Atlantic Coast, the same crewmen were permitted to stay aboard if they wished. Some did. ' Now Jones came across country and joined the same ship. He fears that the ship may again pay off on the Pacific Coast and hopes he will not be forced to get off.' He does not relish any more cross-country trips on As a result of many efforts to arrive at a solution, Pullmans because he gets callouses. I sincerely hope much steam was generated and let loose. Finally an ^ that he does not have any moi-e and that the anguish improved rider was drawn up and attached to articles. caused by previous trips has abated. But the persistent attempts of the operators' agents to However, if he must again leave a ship on the West chisel brought on the blow-off that tied up many ships Coast, it is recommended that he stay out there, go in various ports. The transportation problem, like many other evils up to the hall where there is equal registration and imposed upon seamen, was only partly solved but it The protective riders we have today are a result of years of beefing. There undoubtedly will be more had to be solved the hard way. Seamen were given a measure of protection and beefing in the future. The SUP, like all other maritime unions, from time a guarantee in the event that a ship was diverted, transferred, wrecked, sunk, sold from under him, laid to time amends, modifies, changes or adds to the regu­ up, or in the event the articles expired, or in the event lations that are referred to as the "Coastwise Shipping " of other fates, which might befall a crew or a ship Rules." This is done when the SUP membership thinks there necessitating a termination of articles, with the ci-ew being paid off in some port far removed from the orie is something wrong and wishes to eliminate bickering among members ashore and afloat. At regular meet­ from which the ship sailed originally. ings in all branches via motion or resolution and OWNERS TRICKY through coastwise action, the membership decides There were constantly recurring beefs which resulted whether some addition to or change in the coastwise from attempted chiseling on the part of companies rules is desirable. In that way, the SUP in 1937 which did everything possible to avoid .making good adopted the rules that a crew receiving transportation the transportation due crewmembers. The cumpaiiies would leave the ship and that a new crew would be shipping for him out of the SUP (as there is equal, sought out all technicalities, legal and other, in an dispatched. shipping for me or any other SUP man in any A & G hall—subject to local branch rules). effort to humbug seamen out of w'hat was rightfully HERE'S WHY theirs. As more crews became entitled to these Brother Jones hopes that the transportation payoff benefits, the companies found more tricks to pull on The SUP has adhered to that rule for many reasons, rule on the West Coast will be changed because he some of which are offei-ed her: the unsuspecting seamen. finds it inconvenient and because he gets callouses. ! 1. To keep the records clear in case of a beef in In cases where an entire crew demanded transpor­ A few member's of the Pacific District occasionally •- - JJ tation, they were handed non-transferrable orders on which a shipowner attempts to eliminate transportation voice their opinions of certain A & G rules. That, some bus outfit or on a railroad for a coach ride. If payoffs. however, is no reason for such rules to be changed. \ "ti'man did not use his order or ticket, perhaps he sold 2. To permit a crew, getting off to compete with men There are very definite reasons why each of the two ashore for jobs off the board and rejoin the sanie ship districts adopted the rules by which it goes. i( back for a few dollars. 'J * ! ;l as had happened many, many times. In other cases, men who got off a ship had to return It is hoped that Brother Jones and others will accept 3. To benefit the members as a whole during a this little document in the friendly spirit in»which it to the sign-on port and appear in person at the cbmpany office to claim cash to cover his traveling ex- • shipping slump when, the new jobs will ease the strain is offered. �•?'rv;'.?-;-'y.TV» V'. ,'.i,->y."' Page Fourteen i • THE SEAFARERS LOC Friday. January 23. 1948 Does The Sea Beckon To You? ships of other nations have just as much recreation on less money. Editor's note; Tho following article was written by Going to sea is not quite as easy to do as one would a man who knows what life at sea is all about, Because a ship guarantees board and lodging is no imagine, or rather as simple as some think it is. something which is quite apparent from his keen reason not to build up a little nest egg for a rainy There is more to being a seaman than having a understanding of all its aspects. Men already com­ day, and for the time you will be on the beach desire to go "sailing, sailing, over the bounding main." mitted to a career of sailing will enjoy his simple between ships. It is almost, a tradition among seamen to hit the A seaman's job is a highly skilled trade. The day truths. Those who have recently turned t.o as sea­ when bleary-eyed derelicts were shipped from crimp men should profit by his advice. Originally published first water-front honky-tonk they come to after a halls is a thing of the past, and the lusty era when in "The Atlantian," it is reprinted with the magazine's long voyage. It is considered a part of going to sea. But today seamen don't spend all of their time in shanghaiing was the usual way a ship's crew was permission. dives. recruited can only be encountered now in oldtime tales Going to sea ^ a very broadening, productive edu­ of the sea. persona hon grata, you will bewail the day you cation. The seaman travels to interesting and fascin­ The maritime industry is big business and should ating ports throughout the world—^ports that some went to sea. be recognized as such. And the seamen who man the people save for a lifetime to acquire enough money • Learning to .be a skilled seaman is not simple, ships of America's Merchant Marine must be efficient to visit. And there is much to see beyond "Charlie's'li?:^ '1': regardless of which of the three departments you as any other group of highly trained workers. or "Joe's Place" if the seamen will just look for it. choose—deck, engine, or stewards. A mod.ern merchant ship and its cargo represents FOUGHT A WAR TOO You not only have to learn your specific job an investment of several millions of dollai'S. to the There are seamen active in the American Merchant shipping company. It goes without saying that no thoroughly, but you have to learn the way of ships Marine tolday who were there at the beginning of company, with any sense, is going to trust such an and the men aboard them. investment to men who are greenhorns or apprentice If you choose the deck department you will have the war; when a tugboat was all the Nayy could as­ seamen. to be content to stand the loneliness of jiight lookout sign as a protecting escort, and when ships were being Every ship must have a full complement of trained duty. There will be no one but you on the dark, sunk faster than they could be built, and crude oil |! i men aboard. And to be trained takes a long time. The lonely fo'csle head at night. And when your eyes mixed with American seamen's blood fouled the experienced seamen knows ships like you know your start playing tricks on you after staring into the shore line of this continent. These men are proud of their ships and their lost own home, and he is familiar with the whimsies and unlimited darkness of an empty sea for hours, you " caprices of the sea. will have to learn not to spontaneously yell "ship on mates and they take great pride in their calling. They fire off the starboard bow" when you see the blazing are, to some extent, clannish and resent a pewcomer I LONG. LEAN YEARS reflection of the Northern Lights for the first time aboard ship telling them how he would do this, or I;: All are men who have spent long, lean, hard years in your life far over the horizon. do that. Most of these oldtimers have forgotten more '^learning their trade. Many served on "hell" ships If you are in the black gang you will have to be about the sea than the newcomer will ever know. under bucko mates and heat-maddened engineers. Being a seaman, unlike other professions, is a life willing to stand the often nauseating odor of hot oil The top seamen of today were the Ordinary Sea­ deep own in the bowels of the ship. You will have to where your home and your work are combined. men and Coal Passers of yesterday. But, having what balance yourself carefully as you walk across slippery When you are "off watch," you are still on the ship. it takes to make real seamen, they stuck to their floor-plates when the ship rolls and pitches like some­ You can't "get away from it all" at anytime you calling and climbed up the long ladder of heart thing alive in order to keep from breaking your neck, choose. There are no night clubs to break the monot­ breaks and broken backs until today the ships of In the Stewards department you will have to listen ony. It's simply on watch and off watch. the American Merchant Marine, and the conditions to gripes and beefs about the food, no matter how But, thanks to seamen's organizations, conditions aboard them, are the finest in the world. aboard American ships are the finest 'in the world. good or bad it is, without a comeback. And you will And these seamen, not the shipping companies, are have to be able to pour coffee in a cup instead of The food is excellent and the quarters comfortable. . responsible for the metamorphsis from the Merchant down the neck of your shipmates when a sudden With very few exceptions the day of the dark,glory Marine of old to that of today. These are the men "big grden one" makes your ship lurch until the holes and vermin infested living quarters are over. Quarters today are clean and airy, and there are many, :ir around whom the American Merchant Marine grew. "gunnels" are under water. conveniences that were only dreamed about a few Many landlubbers haVe -the illusion that just any­ CARDINAL SINS short years ago. one can go to sea; that all they have to do is pack a iSt, The wage scales are high, and seamen's rights are sea-bag and hustle aboard some ship. Nothing could Shipboard conduct is another very important con­ be further from the-truth, or more fantastic. sideration to the men who want to go to sea. You protected by the organization to which he belongs. Since the war the United States Coast Guard has In the first place there are many men and boys must respect your shipmates if you want them to had quite a bit to do with t^e Merchant Marine. who want to go to sea, but who are simply not adapt­ respect you. ! The glorious tradition that has always been asso­ able to life aboard ship. When these incompetents do A cardinal sin aboard ship is to display a lack of ciated with the Coast Guard has become somewhat manage to locate a berth, twenty years of sailing will consideration for others. stiU be insufficient for them to learn to distinguish When entering your quarters you always remember dimmed in the eyes of merchant seamen since they ' starboard from port, and they never seem able to that the off-watch is sleeping or resting. You are continue to exercise certain of their wartime allocated remember to spit leeward. supposed to haye enough sense not to resort to the prerogatives over merchant seamen. From the moment the bow lines are let go until they practice of hog calling, or loudly boasting of your During the war this was, of course, necessary but are made fast again most of these characters are sea­ now that the war is over many feel that the Coast conquests in the last port while your mates are trying i fe sick; forever getting underfoot and in the hair of the to sleep. And don't come aboard drunk at all hours Guard should have no more jurisdiction over the real seamen aboard trying to do their job. You have of the night, imagining you are Caruso reincarnated. Merchant Marine than it has over the Army or Navy. In time of war the combined services of a nation ' to have the sea in your blood. Naturally, there is no place aboard ship where an To make a success at sea it is necessary to be genu­ exhibitionist is welcome. Occasionally one does man­ must cooperate, but with the victory there is no vital reason why this should continue. inely fond of the life it offers. This thing of wanting age to get aboard, but is usually spotted at once. to make a couple of "cruises" just for the glamor These characters, generally boasting one of the low­ CLEAN AND BIG and adventure that is supposed to be attached to it est ratings, are the jerks who delight in going ashore In applying for membership in one of these mari­ is ridiculous. in high-pressure, gold-encrusted caps—the more gold time organizations care should be taken to choose Could you board one of America's transcontinental braid they can get on the cap the better they like it. one that is free from internal strife, politics and cor- ^ trains and take the place of one of the crew just Even though they have no right or authority to ruption. because you wanted to cross the continent in this wear such caps they manage to do so, even if they There are several, depending upon what part of the manner? have to sneak the cap ashore and put it on in some country you are in,and which department you belong gin mill. to, that are excellent. Thejje are also several of no MUST QUALIFY It is a blessing that these would-be "big shots" are consequence. . ^ Certainly you couldn't. The same holds true in in the minority—a blessing to the ship, the regular Today a career at sea should be as much desired •respect to a ship. seamen, and, the maritime organization that placed as any career ashore;. Promotion is entirely up to the ^^~To go to sea you have to have a seaman's identifi­ them aboard the ship. seaman himself. cation papers issued by the government, and these If he is • adaptable to the sea he can climb to the Another requirement of the newcomer to the sea papers are not handed out indiscriminately. is his conduct while in a foreign port. A seaman's top. But it takes diligence and perservance to be­ You have to prove that you are physically and men­ conduct is a reflection on him, his ship, his ship­ come the master of his own ship. tally qualified to go to sea and, in some instances, mates, and his country. The sea is not for softies or tough guys, or is it you even have to show proof that you will have a Just because he is an American seaman from a a place for trouble makers. The largest ship afloat job before these papers will be issued to you. Finger­ wonderful American ship does not give him license is too small for an agitator. prints and photographs are required to obtain your to be a show-off. Peoples of foreign lands don't like The sea is clean and big and the men who follow i papers. showoffs anymore than people at home, and they can it must be just as clean and big. There is lib place Naturally, there has to be a beginning, as in all detect them just as quickly. aboard ship for petty squabbles and fancied griev­ \ other trades. New men are hired as Wipers in the ances. WORLD TRAVELERS JpSigine department. Ordinary seamen in the deck The crew is the heart and pulse of a ship—^with­ epartment, and messmen in the Stewards department. You can't push people around anywhere and get out a good crew a ship is just so much useless steel; Most first trippers get their start through a bona- away with it for long. If you attempt to do so in an inanimate object without a heart. fide seamen's brotherhood. However, seamen's or­ some foreign ports your mates may have to carry . Aboard ship is the one place in the world where ganizations, like the government, will not indiscrimi­ you back to your ship as a result of running into " you can be completely alone even though your ship­ nately accept everyone who gets a "yen" to go to sea. someone that doesn't push. mates are all around you. But, providing j/ou can qualify and indicate that In many ports American seamen are considered You can find peace and quiet through the long hours you are cut out for the sea, they will soon ascertain chumps because they are easy spenders. Dock front of the night on the quiet deck of a ship at sea; a this and probably accept you on trial. They may even leeches and parasites will cling to them like the quiet and peace of a type all its own. locate a ship for you. barnacles that cling to their ship's bottom. And to a If you still believe you are cut out for the sea, and If you are successful in getting aboard ship, and great extent this circumstance is wholly the fault if you are successful in obtaining the necessary pa­ conduct yourself in a seaman-like manner when you of the seaman himself. pers and in getting aboard ship, you will be able to do get aboard, the oldtimers in the crew will more American seamen draw the highest wages of any discover the first pight at sea whether or not you than do their part in teaching you, and helping you seamen in the world, but just because they do can make a go of it. to become a seaman. shouldn't mean they have to emulate Santa Glaus in If you are not certain that no other calling can But if you are a' wise guy or a would-be sea-lawyer," every port. attract you after that first night at sea bur advice it wiU be Tar better for you to forget all about the Many of them do, however, arid probably always is to sign off,at the first port you come to .and, return , sea. If you don't you can bet, when ypu s^pon becom'is wil^ in spite of the knowledge that seamen from the to the land. ^ . By AtJGUSTUS H. COTTRELL W' h- I III {•jjj - rp • �•JK. TB B SEAFARERS LOG a?/1948 Pag* Fifteen Korhs, Ralph B. , -.72 Karzxenski, A. 6.34 Kornek, Joseph S; *. 3.02 kaslep, Oscar .^• .12 Korneliussion, Ture Evert 2.75 Kasmirsky, Stanley J. .^..' 8.53 Korolia,' Dnska *. ....; 17135 Katronick, Emil 2.12 Korosac, Joseph 126.49 Kaupas, Branislaus 72.01 Korsak, Anthony 83.77 Kavamess, Wasile 25.24 Korzynski, Arthur 117.50 Kavanaugh, John T 3.05 Koscilnak, Emil 3.73 Kaval, A. R. Jr; 4.30 Kosiol, J 2.33 Kay, Leonard 5.44 Koslowski, Eugene 7.42 Kay, T. C 1.34 Kosmicki, Roman H 46 Kazarian, Jack J 3.62 Kostegan, Stefan 4.27 Kaziokewicz, Dyonizago F. 33.76 Kostelich, Thomas 16.46 Keahey, Albert E .99 Koster, E ; 1.67 Kearney, Phillip 6.01 Kostick, Vasholia 9.40 Kearns, Henry William .... ' .29 Kostleinik, Rudolph J 61.92 Keck, Wm. T .59 Kostrivas, Michael C 39.68 Keehan, Wm. E 1.99 Koszayh, Joseph M 2.13 Keener, Harry A 2.23 Kotarba, Edward W 6.13 Kehler, James M. Jr. 19.59 5.76 13.87 Kotcheck, Seymour Keicher, John H 2.23 Kerhoney, Amos E 4.70 Knapp, Charles F 3.55 Kirchmann, Elmer C Kouba, Robert E II.20 2.32 Keim, Walter E 5.32 Kerner, Frank G 3.78 Knecht, James W 20.11 Kirk, Lyman A 33 Kneck, E 60 Kough, B. M. Keitel, Ernst 38.88 Kerns, Albert Kirkhoff, William ?:.... 1.07 2.13 Koulla, D. P 1.32 2.60 Kelcey, Arthur A 7.92 Kerr, Alexander J 46 Kneidinger, J. F 71 Kirkland, Jjunes F 2.04 80 Kounavis, Constantinas .... Keller,^Donald C.' 2.93 Kersh, Jack R. 1 1.31 Knell, Frederick G 18.4(1 Kirkland; Joseph Kovach, Paul 10.26 40 Keller,"Gordon C 66.61 Kertley, Marion 121.63 Knesel, Merlin L 13.26 Kirkpatrick, Ellis F 96 1.78 Koval, Myron G Keller, Krvy — 16.51 Kessel, Clarence W 4.43 Knickerbocker, Geo. B 52.78 Kirpper, Waind 11.20 Keller, Joseph D. 5.76 Kessen, A. K 5.02 Kpiffin, Willis G 1.32 Kirs, Oscar 27.22 Keller, Martin W 10.74 Kessick, Herbert S 45 Knight, Bobby C 29 Kirsham, Robert E. Knight, Dempsey 1.65 Keller, Thomas W 54 Kessler, Christian C 5.46 7.20 Kish, "j Knight, L. F 01 BALTIMORE ........ 14 North Gay St. Kelley, Mike R 44.14 Kessler, Trancis 12.80 3 Kittinger, Kenneth M Knight, R 3.34 Calvert 4539 Kelley, Paul E. 6.88 Ketchum, David 0 9.12 78.28 Kittle, James W 276 State St. 1.37 BOSTON Kellison, A. L. je 6.52 KetUer, A 4.81 Knight,' Richard E 3.76 Kizer, Raymond I. Bowdoin 445S 19.30 Kelly, Chas/F. 42.47 Key, James A 1.19 Knight, Russell V 1.87 Kjerbo, Jacob 0 BUFFALO , .10 Exchange St. Knight, Truman R 3.96 Kelly, Floyd 2.06 IKeyes, O'MaUey 3.87 „ .-. 136.34 Klakowtz, Benedict . V. . Cleveland 7391 Kmghton, A 3.40 CHICAGO ..24 W. Superior Ave. Kelly, Frederick E. 8.28 .59 I Keyes, Will 0 1.... 21.23 Klass, Earnest C 1.87 i Superior 5175 Kelly, Hugh V. 12.95 Knittle, Richard. W .67 Keys, John J 11.16 Klatt, Ray G., Jr Knoll, Hillard V 2.06 CLEVELAND. .. .1014 E. st. cuir Ave. Kelly, James K 3.73 Khatzis, Acilleas Klaveness, Gad 8.74 1.80 Main 0147 Robert, J 3.28 Kelly, L .01 Khoth, Frank 104.24 Knoll, 53.93 Klavins, Anthony A w XX T^ u , DETROIT 1035 Third. St. 1.40 Cadillac 6857 8.98 Knotts, Donald M Kelley, Lawrence 21.08 Kiddy, Lloyd 59 Kleeberb, Carl 2.08 DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. 12.02 Knowles, H Kelly, Leo G 1.33 Kiernan, Micheal 1.69 Kleiber, Melvin C 9.30 Melrose 4110 12.80 Knowlton, Robert Kelly, Russell D 6.81 jKiersvik, Hans 2.97 Klein, Gerald Joseph Knox, Elmer I. 39.98 aosy,—23rd St. Kelly, Thomas C 47.18 Kill, Andres " 15.36 Kleinschmidt, Kenneth F... 5.59 2.57 HONOLULU 16 MeJriimt^ 82.03 Knot, Frank Kelly, ^Thos. G 13.711 Kilbury, Frank M 1.72 Klemn, Robert H 6.771 p|,o„ 22.86 Knox, Thomas L Kelly, William 46 Kiley, Albert J 8.11 Klengson, Grin K Knudsen, Svend J. .92 JACKSONVILLE 920 Mam St. Kelms, E. R f.79 Kimball, W. H .T.... 79 99 Lkevin, A Phone S-59i* Kocandvski, Ekiward John 2.69 Kelp, Harold W. >.18.38 Kimber, Calvin C ^ 18.61 94 Klie, John N 1 South Lawrence St. 37.80 MOBILE Kelsell, William 10.74 Kimberlin, Leo George .... 11.66 Klincher, John William .... 10.57 Kocsancich, Charles W Phone 2-1754 .46 MIAMI 10 NW 11th St. 6.97 Kocurek, V. S Kelsey, Darris W 2.79 Kimes, Robert G 8.26 Kline, Robert W. .89 NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartree St. 36.00 Kodurand, Leo Keltman, L. F 45 Kinavey, William • H 7.69 Klinefelter, John D Magnolia 6112-6113 Koenig, Arathur G 2.64 Klinger, Harry A. 35.23 Keinmer, Henry Lindsey.... 21.84 King, Arthur R; 1:40 51 Beaver St. 7.88 NEW YORK Kemmer, M. H 2.64 King: Curtis W, 12 .55 Koenig, Robert G 2.75 ^or, George L 2.84 s'J 1.13 Koenigseder Max A Kempson, C. L 7.70 King, Eugene G. ...: 9.4 Klug, K. W Koeppen, Walter H 11.701 Phone 4-i083 Kluge, Rene 31.74 Kendall, Russell L 26.16 King, Gerard 8.00 2.29. PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7th St^ 9.19 Kofnovec, Anton Kendall, Simon 12.14 King, Henry ,. 8.37 Knab, Joseph C Kohlzanski, J 8.69! Lombard 3-7651 Kendrick, Charles .7...... 3.44 King, Howard E., Jn 18.20 Kohnen, Florian H 25.69, W. ^m.ide St. Kendriek, Frank 13.72 King, Martin E 120.69 Kohis, Ralph 2.84 RICHMOND. Caiif. zsi st^t^ Kenefick, Charles J 16.13 King, Morfis R 9.00 Kokol, Gilbert W., Jr 10.741 Phone 2599 Keney, W 3.62 King, Orval C : 1.91 9.96 SAN FRANCISCO los Market St. Wm. M. Walters would like to Kolar, Thomas Roy Kennedy, E. 1.48 King, Samuel E 2.06 Kolowzies, Milton J 4.66' Douglas 25475 hear from shipmates of SS Robin Kennedy, Jacob J ,122.02 King, Thomas J 3.42 Kominoo, Carroll B 17.71, ^ Goodfellow (June to November, Kennedy, John E. 6.86 Kingree, Brownie ' O oo ' 2-5996 12.61 Komofskl, James 2.33 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St1947). His address is: Kennedy, Louis 7.20 Kihgsepp, Alexander 3.22 Kon, S. W 2.34 Phone 3-1725 Pvt. Wm. M. Walters, Kenny, A. J .33 Kinkead, S. 01 Konecny, Jaroslav 16.15 SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. AF 16260931 Kenny, H. P 45 Kinnaird, Roe B .85 Main 0290 Kongstad, Svend T. 2.21' Sqdn BP-7, Flight 2596 Kennyfi Peter F. 1.14 Kintign, James R. TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. 8.10 Konieczny, Stephen 14.14) ^,,3^3 Lakeland Air Base Kensinger, Harlan L ~- 2.80 Kinzel, Carle M. J., Jr..... 51.23 Kontis, Nicholas 1.42 TOLEDO 6I5 Summit St. San Antonio, Texas Kensinger, Lawrence ; 5.51 Kipper, William R 24.54 6.791 Garfield 2112 Kent, Clyde A 2.87 Kirby, Chas. H 77.10 Koplitsky, H e.20 , WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Mvd. SS JAMES M. GILLIS Kent, Patrick J 10.13 Kirby, George F Terminal 4-3131 5.27 Kopp, John K 10.94 ' VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton StKephart, Stanley ..; 11.84 Kirby, Robert 11.88 Men who were aboard this Koppersmith, Francis E 1.73 Garden 8331 Kerd, Donald J . 15.21 Kirby, Victor Ernest 4.75 ship in October 1947, please get Korapka, Stanley J 9.90 VANCOUVER 565 Hamilton St. in touch with Joe Volpian, 5th Korb, Alexander Pacific 7824 18.86 floor, SIU Headquarters, 51 Korbel, John M 1.01 Beaver St., New York, N. Y. 4 4 4 ROBERT (BOB) DAVIS IRWIN MARSHALL J. P. LUKK Get in touch with Frank J. Contact Merle Daugherty at Book No. 48728 The SEAFARERS LGG as the official publication of the Sea­ Schutz at Marine Hospital, Staten the SUP Hall, 257 Fifth St., Rich­ Get in touch with Patrolman J. farers International Union is available to all members who wish Island, N. Y. mond, Calif. He wants to hear Sheehan at the New York Hall, to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of from youjight away. on a matter pertaining to your 4. their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have WINSTON VICKERS book. 4; 4 i, the LGG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every Contact Floyd Hillier at .110 JULIO CALDERON VIVAS 4 4 4^ SIU branch for this purpose. Belmont Terrace, St. George, Eduvigis Montanez, Fajai-do, PETER MERX Staten Island. Puerto Rico, says your daughter A bill fold containing your However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU wants you to write her. book (No. 49086) and seaman's hall, the LGG reproduces below the form used to request the LGG, FRANK p. LILUE papers were found in Frisco some which you can fill out, detach and. send to: SEAFARERS LGG, 81 4 4 4 You can pick up George Stev­ THOMAS J. HALL time ago, and has been for- Beaver Street, New York 4, N.Y. enson's picture of your mother at Vour sister, Mrs. P. M. Fischer, w^irded ta the New York Hall, PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION thei LGG office, 51 Beaver St.; Box .95, La Grange, Tex., would where you may claim it at the New York 4, N. Y. like to hear, from you. 4th floor baggage room. To the Editor: tit 4 4 4 4 4 4 CHRISTIAN. WALLANDER ' EARL F. SPEAR STEWARDS DELEGATE I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the Your lawyer requests that you Your wife wants to hear from UMATILLA address below: contact him; you. Her address is; c/o R. Your bag is checked in the * t Grenman, Fabriksgatan 25 C. 65, baggage room. New York Hall, Name ,^ \ ROSAIRE LIPARI Helsingfors, Finland. under the name of Willard TherYour brother, Antonio, is in oult. The baggage ^check is in • 4 4 4 Piraeus, Greece. He asks that ROBERT LEROY MITCHELL' an envelope with Theroult's name you write him at 2233 Rosewood -Get in to.uch with your mother, on it. St;, Philadelphia 45, Pa. 2443 North 9th St., Philadelphia 4 4 4 33, Pa. t. t. S. JOHN Ar SODERBACK MARVIN MURPH Please get in touch with San 4 4 4 ' Contact your wife. She's at NILS ERIC LARSON Francisco Branclv^ of SIU, Atlan­ the Cleveland Hotel, ' Shelby, Contact Mr; Victor Larson, tic and Gulf District. You have 1813 Sixth St., Ashland, Wis. very important mail there, j . , Mississippi Steamship Company 501 HIBERNIA BLDG., NEW ORLEANS, LA. The following is a list of undaimed wages and Federal Old Age Benefit over-deductions now being paid by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ pany covering the period up to December 31, 1946. Men due money should cidl or write the company office, 501 Hibernia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All dahns should be addressed to Mr. Ellerbusch and include full name, Sodal Security number, Z number, rating, date and place of birth and the address to wbicti the money is to be sent. SlU HALLS NOTICE! PERSONALS Hotice To All SIU Members �TEE SEAPAREES LOG Page Sixteen JsiMuafy »5r 1S4S Del Mar Pays Off In Good SIU Style When the SS Del Mar, one of the Mississippi Steamship Company's three luxury passenger-cargo ships, paid off in her home port of New Orleans on Jan. 14, a LOG cameraman was aboard to record some of the highlights. . Like her sister ships—the SS Del Norte and SS Del Sud—the Del Mar plies be­ tween the -Crescent City and east coast ports of South«America on a scheduled 47-day cruise run. The three Mississippi vessels are, of course, manned by crack crews of Seafarers. In the photos on this page you will see some of them as they participated in the Jan. 14 payoff. \ ' I ® Here the Del Mar lies quietly alongside her dock in New Orleans awaiting the activity that accom­ panies the payoff of the approximately 110 Seafarers who man her. iPH If.' O Bustling activity reaches its full height as the Seafarers line up in the crew's messroom to eoUeet their earnings. By fhi: time all hands are mighty eager to get ashore, and putake of New Orleans' famed hospitality—and make the rounds. of some of the hot-spots which liven up the French Quarter. aw:'' Q Okay, brother, you're almost finished! That man put­ ting his name on the dotted is a member of the Del Mar's Deck Gang. He's signed off articles and he's ready for Freddy (the guy with the cabbage, of course). ' "I m f i I ' '' ^9 M C? One more thing on the order of business—dues payments to keep the Union in going shape so the SIU can continue to lead the way in meritime. Above. Brothers P. R. Callahan (left). FOW; and John Newman. AB. as they waited for their dues payments to be stamped in their books. Jusi ahead of thai Deck Gang man was P.ichard S. Fuller, an AB. When he puis the pen down he'll begin counting his wages, so he can check any errors immediately. The guy who said. "It's never too late." was talking through his great big hat if he thought it applied to payroll mistakes. Anyway. Brother Fuller found all his folding money in the proper amount. - Well, that certainly looked like.a pretty clean payoff, didn't it? Fact of the matter is the Del Mar pulled into New-^Orleans with hardly a beef aboard. New Orleans Port Agent Earl (Bull) Sheppard says that's how most luxury ships are coming in. H0 attributes it to the fact that the men are becoming more and more accustomed to that type of ship and the SIU is developing a •corps of passenger ship men.v i ~ si,,.- All's quiet now on the Del Mar, so it's easy to get an unobstructed view of a crew's recreation room. Each department has its own, like the one shown above. They're i^omplete with radio, easy chairs, card ^ tables, etc. Passageways around ea<i!i recreatioiiis room house crew foc'sles. ; � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource January 23, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 4 Description An account of the resource Headlines: OPERATORS ACCEPT BID TO OPEN NEGOTIATIONS FOR PAY PAY INCREASES SHIPBOARD ACCIDENT, IIINESS RISE DESPITE GREAT DECRESES IN US FLEETS UNION SHOP VOTE NEXT FOR CITIES SERVICE 5-ALARM FIRE GUTS SIU HALL IN CLEVAND NEEDLESS INQWUIRES HAMPER UNION'S WORK FOR GENERAL WELFARE CONSAIRE CREW STAYS ON BALL AND LOGS EXCELLENT VOYAGE LAKES SIU OPENS HALL IN ALPENA ATLANTIC AND GOLF OFFOCERS FOR 1948 WHO ARE ASSUMING THIER NEW POSTIONS CHEIF MATE OF NEWHALL HILLS IS ONE CREW LONG REMEMBER PAYOFFS AND RECOMMISSIONING OF BONEYARD TANKERS AID FRISCO N.O. 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XV No. 2 iSEAFARERS ^LOG Jan. 23 1953 • OFFICIAIL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL • -Story On Page 3 Co Balks^ Blitz Strike Nets Pact Story On Page 2 �SEAFAREHS Lac Fac* Tw« Jaamuy 23, 1953 , ijy A A Couotry • • ^ When Seafarer John Tarkoy signed on as bosun aboard the Alcoa Ranger back in October he looked forward to a shor voyage to the Islands and then back to New Yoi^ to his wife and youngster, but it may be-" come the longest voyage of his the country when a youngster life. ^ shortly after the revolution. As a result of the McCarranJohn Tarkov is an alien. More­ over, he is Russian, though he fled Walter Immigration Act, which went into effect on December 24, John is now restricted to his ship. The trip he thought would be a With the opening of the new short one ended—for the other Congress a.host of bills have crewmembers—^but John was de­ been introduced to assist aliens nied shoreleave or discharge when In situations similar to that of the ship returned to New York. He Seafarer John Tarkov. The is back at sea again now, faced Immigration Law's sponsor, with the possibility that after ten Senator Pat McCarran, has ex­ years in America he may be re­ pressed willingness to see turned to a land he fled over 30 amendments made to the act years ago. where they are needed. Fled Revolution The SIU has instructed its Tarkov's case is typical of sev­ Washington Representative to eral affecting men who are techni­ study the proposed amend­ cally citizens of Iron-Curtain coun­ ments and work for the relief Mrs. John Tarkov, and her four-year-old son, Igor, are Aown .at tries. But for practical purposes he of those alien seamen who left. John Tarkov Is shown at right in a photo taken in 1951 when could be called a "stateless per­ have proved themselves to be he was sailing as bosun on the SlU-manned SS Hurricane. son" because ' like hundreds of responsible crewmen of Ameri­ thousands of his fellow country­ can-flag ships and whose pres­ A SEAFARER'S LOG represent­ limd. In the sitting room, of the men, he fled the Bolshevik revolu­ ent hardship was not the in­ ative visited Tarkov's ^fe at her semi-detached one family home, tion without the formality of pass­ tent of the McCarran Act, home in Jackson Heights, Long Is- one of several of its kind on a port or visa. Co Balks At Pact, Blitz Strike Wins Quick Okay A group of shipyard workers walk off ttie job as Seafarers William Susikari (left), AB, and William Levett (right), steward, carry picket signs in front of the gate of the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard in Brooklyn. The SIU struck the Nikolis, which was in the shipyard at the time. Seafarers hit the bricks in New York last week, banging up two ships of a company which had refused to sign the new SIU standard freight agreement. Four hours later, crews went aboard under the terms of the new agreement. Meanwhile, the Union contemplated simi: ••'lar action against a passenger"^ outfit which has not signed included in the sale of the com­ pany. the new contract. Jan. 23, 19!i3 Vol. XV. No. 2 The successful strike, which tied When approached by the SIU for As 1 See It Page 9 up the Nikoklis and the Nikos, of renewal of the contrtict on these Crossword Puzzle ..Page 8 National Shipping and Trading, vessels the new owners refused to Editorial ? Page 9 also brought two of the company's sigh the standard agreement. The Inquiring Seafarer ....... Page 8 subsidiaries into the fold. Union also pressed for money In The Wake Page 8 In further wrap-up of loose owed to the Welfare Plan. ^ Con­ Letters Page 16 ends of freight negotiations, the sequently, picketlincs were quickly Meet The Seafarer Page 8 SIU negotiating committee has placed on the pier fronts, one at Personals Page 18 scheduled meetings with the P&O Bemieheni shipyard at 27th Street Quiz .Page 15 Steamship Company, operators of in urooklyn, and another at Beard's Seafarers in Action......Page 14 the passenger ship Florida, to get drydock, 23rd Street, Brooklyn. Ship's Minutes Page 18 that outfit's signature on the SIU The picket lines won tbA im­ SIU History Cartoon Page 6 agreement. mediate support of members of Ten Years Ago ......Page 8 other unions affiliated with the SMps Were Sold Top Of The News .Page 7 AFL Maritime Trades Department, The brief strike, on Friday, Jan­ ILA longshoremen refused to Union Talk Page 6 Wash. News Letter.Page 5 uary 16, came^ about, iis a result crosa the lines manned by Sea­ Welfare Benefits ........Page 19 of the isal? of the Dolphin Steam* farers and I harbor towboatmeh, Yotu* Dollar's Worth..... Page 7 ship Compahyi an SlU-cbntracted members of . the ILA Marine PubMiUiod bfwaakly at tha haadova^'tsra operator, to National Shipping and Division wouldn't touch the ships. •t tha saaiatar* intarnatianai unien/ At* Trading: Dolphin had operated Similarly, CIO aliipyaEd workeis Utttic * Gulf District, >FL, *71 Fourth Avanua, Brooklyn 12, 1^. Tal. STorllna two Llbertys, the Nikos and Niko­ who had been .getting the vessels *•4*71, intorad as Mcond claat-mattor klis, ;whiclp' been laid up. for into sh^e after their long lay-up at tha Fott Offico lit Brooklyn, NV, SEAFARERS LOG /t. wKlar AwnMiMillMP) quiet residential street, she told of his backgrcufld while their four, year-old son, Igor, happily played cowboy and Indian. Her husband, she said, was bom in Russia in 1908, but shortly after the revolution, when he was about 13 years old, he and an uncle fled to Rumania. A few years later when he was about 20, his uncle died. From Rumania, Tarkov made his way to France which was at that time J mecca for Russians fleeing Communist rule. He work* ed there at various trades before • becoming a seaman. Got Off in New York In 1939, war broke out in Eu­ rope, and In the summer of 1940 the Geiman armies overran France. Living in France under German rule was not the most at­ tractive future so Tarkov followed the route blazed by so many alien seamen before him. He caught a ship in Liverpool iiu 1941 and left it when it arrived in New York. In those daj^, ship jumping was an established practice that was encouraged by the US government. (Continued on page 18) Vacation $ Held Taxable By US As a result of a new ruling by the Internal Revenue Bureau, which classifies vacation benefits as cash income, Seafarers receiving vacation benefits will now have to pay Federal in­ come taxes on them. The newt' procedure applies to all bene­ fits received in 1953 and after­ wards, but won't affect vacation payments made in 1952. The ruling requires the Union to withhold the tax when it pays out the vacation benefit, just as if it were paying out wages. A new vacation form has been printed to meet , the situation, and each man will have to indicate the number of dependents he has on this form. The Vacation Plan staff at head­ quarters will then figure out what the tax is. The amount will be deducted from his vacation bene­ fits. It is expected that the tax will average about $3 per man for every 90 days seatlme. Benefit Increase Coming However, as a result of an in­ crease in employer contributions to the Vacation Plan, the- Union is going to be able to increase the vacation benefits up to a high of $160. a year, an increase of $20 over the present top figure. Since October 1 the operators have been paying an additional 15 cents per man per day, or 65 cents in all, to pay the increase. The additional money has been held aside for the time being until the new adminis­ tration in Washington straightens oiit the wage control picture. Some observers expect the new administration to ^t wage con­ trols lapse, in whlch'case the Union could start paying the additional benefits then. In any case, it's still available for men to put in their vacation applications every time they have 90 days seatime. Men who hold off on applying for benefits may lose out, since the rules of the Vacation Plan call for applications to be made within a year of the payoff date on any discharge. Men who have discharges with old payoff dates, who want to get in under the wir? can do so by mailing in their discharges with a return address. The Vacation Flan staff at headquarters will make out a Vacation benefit application ds of the date of receipt of discharges, cnd. mail. it. back to. the man for his signature: Whenever he gets .to sighing it, his ben^tts ydil still be forthcoming. ^ Mobile Hosp Chief Ends 36-Yr Job MOBILEI—Known to many Sea­ farers who were his patients in USPHS hospitals. Dr. Ralph E. Porter has retired from the United* States Public Health Service after 36 years of service. Dr. Porter had commanded the USPHS hospital at Mobile sinct Dr. Ralph Porter \ 1947 and after the hospital was closed several months ago he con­ tinued as head of its out-patient clinic. He began his career at the same hospital, interning there in-1916 after receiving his MD degree from the University of Alabama. In the interim he served in. many stations in the United States and overseas, including directing USPHS hospitals at Baltimore, Pittsburgh and Fort "StSnton. He was considered a staunch friend of the SIU jn Mobile find joined with the Union in proteriiilg against, closipg of. the Mol^lt ' . --'M �' vl SEAFARERS LOG JanuHT %i. IfSS I Pare Thre* Top Tanker Contract Agreement Reached The SIU's contract business for the year 1953 was practi­ cally wrapped up this week as representatives of 18 SIUcontracted tanker companies agreed to the new standard tanker agreement. The negotiating committee is now securing the operators' signatures. Membership action on the new con­ tract, which is printed .in this issues of the SEAFAKERS LOG, will come at the next"* membership meeting in all and FWT's received boosts of $43.32, to a flgure of $305.64. ports, January 28. Stewards department men reg­ As the report of the SIU nego­ tiating committee shows, the new istered some of the biggest gains agreement provides a considerable in the contract, as the result of a number of significant changes and change in manning scales coupled improvements in the working rules with wage increases. The new and general rules for tankers, manning scales, calling for tank­ .aside from the sizable wage in­ ers to carry a cook and baker and creases and improvements in over­ a third cook, instead of a second time rates which make this con­ cook and baker and galleyman, tract the best of its. kind on the mean wage gains of $78.26 and Atlantic and Gulf coast. The new $89.36 for the new ratings over tanker contract is also expected the ones they replaced. Ratings Get $1.87 OT to add considerable impetus to the organizing campaign on Atlantic The tanker agreement, like the Behning ships. It will serve to freight contract, carries the new convince the few remaining hold­ dividing line on overtime and the outs in that fleet of the obvious new higher overtime rates. As a superiority of SIU contracts, both result every rated man on tank­ freight and tanker, to the com­ ers, without exception, now gets pany-union contract under which the high overtime rate of $1.87 an Atlantic men sail. hour, compared to the $1.29 that most of these ratings received pre­ Big Increases Addressing the delegates daring the discussion on whether rank-and-file longshoremen preferred the viously. As reported previously in the " This new overtime set-up, of "shape-up" system of hiring or the rotary system practiced by the SIU, Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall LOG, SIU tankermen will receive course, makes a very considerable explains the rotary hiring by which SIU ships are maimed. The meeting, held at SIU. headquarters, monthly wage increases ranging difference in the rates for oil tank marked the formation of the new Greater NY Harbor Fort Council of the MTD, with Sigmund "Whitey" between $1.5.22 and $47.17 with cleaning which now go up to a . Brovarskl of the ILA (right) as chairman, and Capt. Tommy Adkins, MM&P, as vice-chairman. practically every rated man getting maximum of $3.74 an hour for raises of $25 a month or better. men off watch, or outside of regu­ The key ratings like AB's, oilers lar hours or on weekends. And with all rated men ^getting the higher OT, it means they will all collect the top tank cleaning rate as well. This issue includes a 12-page Tank Cleaning Improved supplement which contains the The basic tank cleaning clause complete text of the new has been further improved by standard agreement for tanker additional overtime provisions for operators, plus an analysis of men hauiing buckets and by an­ the new general rules and other clause calling for a mini­ working rules that has been mum of three men to shift butterdrawn up by headquarters. worthing machines. | The wage provisions are re­ The new tanker contract con­ troactive to January 1, 1953, tains many other improvements in and the working rules begin general rules and new provisions. Adopting a positive 14-point program for eliminating abuses and problems existing on February 1, 1953. The sup­ Among them are: a new sailing plement also includes a com­ on the docks of the Port of New York, the AFL waterfront unions in New York Har­ board regulation, which will penal­ plete index, so that you may ize the companies if they call men bor banded together last week and formed a Greater New York Harbor Port Council locate the provision you want back and then postpone sailing with a minimum of trouble. time; an explosives clause, never of the AFL Maritime Trades Department. Because of the size of the before contained in tanker con­ The waterfront unions, in banding together in the Greater New York Harbor Pbrt supplement, several features tracts; a longshore work clause; a that appear regularly in the new provision covering job rights Council—which is an extension of the Brooklyn Port Council—took the position SEAFARERS LOG had to be that the stabilization of the for crews while a vessel is tempo­ omitted from this issue despite New York waterfront could rarily in idle status; and the new the addition of four more Fight Fire in SIU Haii be accomplished by the trade general rules of the freight con­ pages. All of the features will union movement itself, without tract including those dealing with be back in the next issue of intervention by Government repatriation; Saturday holidays; the LOG. agencies. ^ (Continued on page 17) As a result of Government probes and investigations, several groups have suggested Govern­ ment control in the form of Gov­ ernment licensing of longshore­ men, and Government-operated hiring halls for longshoremen. Such licensing or Government hir­ ing halls would be a threat to all organized workers and all union hiring halls. MOBILl^Negotiations have about been completed for new Meeting, at SlU headquarters on contracts covering the Alcoa and Waterman shoregang and January 14, the delegates from the Waterman repair yard operations here. AFL unions heard, and adopted, A new wage pattern provid-"* ^ the 14-point program which was ing for an across-the-board in­ SlU-MAW representation.. Prelimi­ proposed to the group by SIU Sec­ crease of 13 cents an hour was nary talks with representatives of retary-Treasurer Paul Hall. established in preliminary confer­ the pilots indicates an early agree­ Delegates attending the meeting ences with representatives of both ment on terms of this initial con­ included representatives of the companies. Only a few minor de­ tract. marine harbor workers, Seafarers, tails affecting conditions need to A new agreement also has been radio offlcers, licensed deck and be worked out before the new con­ worked out with the Mobile Tow­ engine offlcers and longshoremen. ing and Wrecking Co. This com­ tracts will be ready for signing. Constitution Proposed The new wage scale will be sub­ pany agreed to grant the same A special Constitutional Com­ wage increases as were provided mitted to the Wage Stabilization mittee of the new Greater New Board for approval. The rates will for ABs and firemen and oilers in York Harbor Port Council has be retroactive, however, to Ehe ef­ the new standard SIU cargo agree­ been meeting, and presented a ment. These dncneases also are fective date of- the new agree­ draft of the proposed constitution subject to WSB approval. ments. of the group to a special meeting The organizing drive in the towNegoiiatiuus al&u have been of the council yesterday. started with the Mobile Bar Pilots boat field is being stepped up and The new Greater New York Har-'. Two firemen man a hose as they fight a blaze in a storeroom in Association for a contract, covering substantial gains have tmeh bor Port Council is a naturol out* the SIU's New York headquarters. The blaze, beUev^ caused by pilot boat crewmen,^ These.-hien in the Beets of ieveral loial tow a short !^dlt,' wa« dl«c(weired earljr;'andi«rti8ed Mttie damafo. «(eodtialuM SH# pag»'l»« ing^ Oompihies. recently voted triiusidiuottsly" MTD Unions Set Up NY Council Adopt 14-Point Port Plan In Thfis issue . . . New Pacts, Wage Boost Near For Shoregangs - ,• .. . �•' ':-: ';n^Kr;ig«ys»aa??'"A'ypT^y-'T'^vv,yy^--^'t»..-. - y.- •: SEAFARERS Fare Four Jonoary 28^ 19«S LOG Tally Group Announces A&G Election Winners SEASCASH^ENEfim 6 SEAFARERS WELFARE, VACATION PLANS REPORT ON BENEFITS PAID No. Seafarers Receiving Benefits this Period Average Benefits Paid Each Seafarer Total Benefits Paid this Period Mobile tallyers buckle down to the job in. that port's SIU halL Going round the table clockwise, they are: Louis J. Cayton, Ronald (Scotty) Eden, Charles L. Shirah, Charles Jordan, Jack Pariier, Buster Young. MOBILE—Capt. Clarence Reed, 56, operating manager of Water­ man Steamship Corp. since 1046, died Jan. 12 k a hospital here after a brief illness. In his official capacity. Captain Reed worked in close contact wfth the officials and members of the SIU in this port. He was known as a true friend of merchant sea­ men. One of the often-repeated stories about his life concerned a con­ versation he once had with an acquaintance, a banker. The banker, it was recalled, was berat­ ing seamen in general when Cap­ tain Reed pointed to the Water­ man Building and inquired if his acquaintance knew who built it. "Why, Waterman Steamship Corp., of course," the banker re­ plied. "No," said Captain Reed, "that building was built by those same seamen you are talking about." . Besides his widow, Lila Reed, Captain Reed is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Robert Nobles, Mobile, and a son, Clarence S. Reed, with the U, g. Air Force, El Paso, Texas. £M \U ^.73 3/ WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD Successful candidates in the two-month secret ballot for 49 official posts in the A&G District were announced yesterday by the headquarters tal ;ying committer. Making the announcement was the sixman rank and file group that was elected at the headquar­ Capt Reed Dies At 56 • 99Jl ters membership meeting of .Taniiary 14. Seeking the A&G posts were 75 candidates. A full report on the voting plus all totals will be presented to the membership meetings in all ports on January 28. After the member­ ship acts on the report it will be printed in the next issue of the SEAFARERS LOG, as the official election report. The tallying committee began its work on January 15 by counting the New York votes. Meanwhile, tally committees elected in the, outports checked the results there and then mailed the ballots into New York for a second check and final totaling of results. Winning candidates will serve for a two year term in the A&G District. This election does not cover officers in other SIU Districts such as Great Lakes, SUP, Fisher­ man, Cannery Workers, etc. Each one of those districts holds its own election. Vote totals of all candidates are as follows (winners stareed): Sec­ retary-Treasurer: Paul Hall, 5,466 votes*; Assistant Secretary-Treas­ urers, (six); Joe Alginff, 4,648*; Lloyd Gardner, 4,455*; William Hall, 4,511*; Robert Matthews, 4,644*; Claude Simmons, 4,906*; Joseph Volpian, 4,312*. Boston -Agent: James Sheehan, 4,517*. Boston Joint Patrolman: James (Continued on page 18) LJL^' PC. Hospital Benefits Death Benefita Diaahility Benefits 7 22. Vacation Benefits 3^/ .XsiaL WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAID PREVIOUSLY Hospital Bienefits Paid Since Tulv 1. 1950 * Death Benefits Paid Since Tiilv 1. 1950 ^oii Disability Benefits Paid Since May 1. 1952 * 4556 Maternity Benefits Paid Since April 1. 1952 * I 75 Poo \ • "• n- '- ^ VKatlo. Beaefit. P.ld Since FA. 11. 1952 » W7k3 <fSJ oo OQ\ Total * Dnte Benefits Began 0 WELFARE, VACATION PLAN ASSETS Cash on Hand Vacatioo Estimated Accounts Receivable Vacation US Government Bonds (Welfare) Real Estate (Welfare) Other Assets — Training Ship (Welfare) \ TOTAL ASSETS I S?? 7f3 <f£\ m \*/-oL 4^/ 1 iAoi L^i ?f /oSoac pa II /o^o*iL 3*^ II • ' ' The first exasdhation date on the scholarship benefits will be January 20ih, with approxinately fifteen people eligible to sit for the exam. The next date for examina­ tions will be March 20th, 1953. All applications for scholarship benefits should be filed well in advance of the date of the exam, due to the fact that it takes considerable time to process the applications. Axqr applicants for the scholarship benefit should file their applications with the administrator at 11 Broadway, Room 1060, New York J!^, N.Y. SubmitteA. ..i/l.7/53... Takfug ^ coBui In Galveglon is tbb Ids-man tallying committee thai was ejected at the last branch membcri^9 meeting. They arc Tear deft to right: E. C. Goings, Kdibro. A. Clary, B. C. u. . EaMawii; Iwpfc fa Miwrra (Ipft ^nistrator' A1 Kerr, Assistant-A2mt •. • and^ rementher thts • • • All these are yours withoTjt contributing a single nickel on your part—Collecting SIU bene­ fits is easy, whether it's, for hospital, bir^ dlsidbility, or de^ih—You' gei^first rate personal i service immediately,; throu{^ yotw tJhion^f repres^atives, . 4' • ymgj' �Jumary XV IMS SEAFARERS LOG Paye Five SIU NEWSLETTER Four 51U Ships In Crack-ups from WASHINGTON On the first day of the new Congress, January 3, 1953, Representative Keogh, New York, introduced a resolution (HR Res. 50) which would provide unemployment insurance for those seamen aboard Govern­ ment-owned ships, operating under agency agreements with the vari­ ous American lines. Similar legislation was introduced in the last Con­ gress but failed of enactment at the very last moment. Seamen employed on vessels operated in the agency program are employees of the US. They are accorded, with a few exceptions, the same rights they would have if privately employed. One of the ex­ ceptions is unemployment insurance coverage, which the Keogh reso­ lution is designed to provide. The resolution provides for Federal consent for coverage of th6 sea­ men by the states. Federal consent is necessary because the seamen are employees of the US. The necessary consent is provided through appropriate amendments to the Internal Revenue Code. 4" t t The revised International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea will come into force on January 1, 1954. The rules were agreed upon among the delegates to the International Safety of Life at Sea Conference held in London in 1948. Among the more important changes introduced by the 1948 regula­ tions are^the following: The rules apply to seaplanes on the water as well as to water craft; the second white masthead light which is al­ lowed by existing regulations becomes compulsory except for vessels less than 150 feet in length and for vessels engaged in towing; the range of visibility of lights on fishing vessels is standardized at two miles. In existing rules, no range is specified; the stern light which is allowed by existing regulations becomes compulsory and its range of visibility is increased from one to two miles; the range of visibility of anchor lights is increased for all vessels under 150 feet in length from one to two miles and for vessels over that length from one to three miles; and, when a power-driven vessel which, under the regulations, is to keep course and speed, is in sight of another vessel and is in doubt whether the other vessel is taking sufficient action to avert collision, she may use a signal consisting of five short blasts. 4> ^ Chances are good that Congressional committees will probe shipping on both the US East and West Coasts. For instance. Representative Pelly, Washington, wants to study the matter of "maritime interrup­ tions and work stoppage" through the port of Seattle. Another Con­ gressman, Butler, of Nebraska, wants to amend the 1947 Labor Man­ agement Relations Act so as to "prevent interruptions to ocean trans­ portation service between the US and its Territories and possessions as a result of labor disputes." The Butler proposal, if enacted into law, would direct the Attorney General to petition any district court having jurisdiction to enjoin strikes or lock-outs. On the Senate side bf the Capitol, Senator Tobey, New Hampshire, new Chairman of the Interstate Commerce Committee, is interested in investigating waterfront conditions in the Port of New York. 4* !• 4" Foreign maritime representatives and attaches in your nation's Capi­ tol continue to wage a fairl^silent battle to do away with the 50-50 shipping provision in the mutual security assistance and other aid pro­ grams. However, a new angle in their fight has now come to light. It is this. Instead of opeply seeking to strike the shipping proviso from the law, some of the foreigners now believe it better to sit around waiting upon the Republican Administration in this country to substantially cut funds for the various aid programs. When this is done, it is the belief and hope of the foreign maritime competitors that the US Congress may do away completely with the 50-50 shipping provision in ^n effort to reduce the final cost to the taxpayer. 4" 4" 4" The Secretary of Defense has developed a program as to merchant marine requirements in event of war. His report is necessarily classi­ fied security information, but the following, within the limits of se­ curity, can be made known: the US Defense Department believes the most serious deficiency is in tanker types, and feels that if this de­ ficiency is not greatly reduced, it may result in a serious curtailment of military operations in event of another war. Almost as serious, in the minds of the Defense Department, is the mobiiization deficiency of dry cargo ships. Increased emphasis is placed on the need for cargo ships which can be loaded and discharged rapidly with their own equipment and for ships capable of speedily loading and discharging military tracked and wheeied vehicles. In addition to a deficiency in passenger ships, studies prepared by the US Department of Defense have identified deficiencies in certain equipment and machinery necessary for shipbuilding which must be rectified if niobilization requirements are to be met. Lack of speed of a large portion of the US merchant fleet is a matter of grave concern. Current studies indicate that some 95 per cent of the laid-up fleet has a speed of 11 knots or less, and thus would be easy targets for enemy submarines. 4- Four SlU-manned vessels ran into trouble last week, with at least three of the mishaps taking place in heavy fog. The ships involved were the Chickasaw (Waterman), th® Robin Tuxford (Seas Shipping), the Southstar (South Atlantic) and the Seatram Savannah (Seatrain). Nobody was Settling A, Beef Pronto reported injured in any of the mishaps. 4" t ' After a prolonged study, the Department of Commerce has decided that opportunities exist for the US shipping industry to improve op­ erating practices and its financial position, in the following maaner: Commerce believes that efforts should be intensified toward in­ creasing American Imports and exports by creation of larger markets; ihat sales promotion efforts should be incmsed to influence American exporters to ship more In American flag vessels; Commerce feels that steps must be taken to improve stability in labor-management relations in the maritime industry; that cargo-handling techniques must be im­ proved; cost control practices should be Improved; and that, finally, there must be greater coordination between inland transportation fa­ cilities and connecting ocean carriers, inorder to reduce port time to achieve fuller utilization of ships cargo space. Crewmembers look on as headquarters representative Joe Algina calls up owners of ill-fated Quartette, which went aground in the Pacific. Union got each man payment for loss of gear plus differ­ ence between tourist-class and first-class plane fare from Midway Island. AMEU Always On JobWith Ice In Winter You can take it from Gene Lachappelle, AB on the Atlantic Refining Company tanker Atlantic Coast, that just like in the old song, it really is June in January when you ship AMEUstyle. Gene says you can always heat in the AB's foc'sle, which was find the AMEU's supporters adjacent to the fireroom fidley using up their vocal cords until the time comes for straight talk about the shipboard conditions that outfit has allowed to flourish and then they lose their power of speech. He, like Atlantic tankermen throughout the 23-ship fleet, has found the SIU contracts a pow­ erful ' convincer, because they specify in plain print, for exam­ ple, the type of equipment for the use of the unlicensed personnel which must be furnished by the company. In his experience, Lachappelle stated, if you'd like to have some­ thing on the ship for use in June, you've got to start dickering for it a half year or more before that. He pointed out the case of the missing fans in the crew's lounge and in the ordin a r y daymen's foc'sle as a case in point. "There was a big bang-up AMEU meeting in July on this score, and we were assured we'd have them Lachappelle right away. Everybody was all keyed up over this because it was hot and un­ comfortable and anyway, there should have been good working fans on the ship in the first place." But July went by, he said, then August, and in rapid order, Sep­ tember and October until the great day in November when, in 'the midst of a heavy frost, the fans finally arrived. Heat Relief They had" similar success getting heat relief for the 12-4 AB. Dur­ ing the summer months the tem­ perature fluttered around 100 de­ grees in his foc'sle almost all the time. So they, had another rahrah meeting, the AMEU ship's del­ egate wrote to Philly concerning thq beef and asked if it would be possible to have some sort of incujatlondo»at.4be bulkhead. Maybe, they asked, it would be possible to have another porthole cut in. Eventually, the answer came back that this would have to be checked with the Coast Guard or some other maritime agency, so notfiing at all could be done right now. "If we had a union like the SIU to go to bat for us," "Lachappelle noted," we'd have had them the next trip or at latest the one after that. There's too much waiting and too little receiving when you beef to this outfit." YOU and iho SIU CONSTIIUriON The Chickasaw was entering New Yorlr Harbor in a dense fog, when she collided with the American Leader of the US Lines between the Narrows and Governors Island. The Chickasaw had a h^i]^ torn in her bow, but suffered no other apparent damage, and proceeded to Bush Terminal, where her bow was repaired. The American Lead­ er, however had a large hole torn in her side, and reported that she was taking water. Coast Guard cutters went to her assist­ ance and towed her to the flats •off Brooklyn. She was later taken to a shipyard. Another Fog Victim The Southstar, also the victim of fog, ran aground in the Elbe Estuary. The 8,173-ton vessel, was enroute from Hamburg to Antwerp, and was reported in no danger. She was refloated at the next high tide, the com­ pany reported. Another fog victim was the Robin Tuxford, which ran into trouble in the Cheasapeake and Delaware Canal, while going from Baltimore to Philadelphia. The Tuxford was sideswiped by a large steel barge in the canal, and her side was slightly dam­ aged. Taken To Yard She was taken to the Sun Shipyards, where three plates were replaced, the company said, and then she proceeded on her way to New York. The Seatrain Savannah had her bow stove in near Port Sul­ phur, near New Orleans, when she collided with the Eastern Sun of the Sun Oil Company. The Seatrain Savannah proceed­ ed fo her berth, and was then taken to the Todd Shipyard, where she is expected to stay for about two weeks. The Eastern Sun reported that she was taking on water after the accident, but was able to proceed to a berth, and then ' to the shipyard for repairs. . 4;: : f S;;:- From Articio XX Soctton 2 "No n**"" Union rocipt. Hera the coiuHfution provides a double check on the individual member's money. The Union re­ ceipt is proof positive that the member has paid his dues and assessments. At the same time, it makes the Union representative fully responsible to the Union and the membersKip for the money he has collected. r'l • 0- .J..-' • �Former Seaferer Revisits Sill SlU Vessel Battered By Typhoon Im.«•>' s. 1|. :•¥- t- Hev, Charles McTague (right), a former Seafarer who retired his SIU book to enter Uie clergy, shows a model of the Steel Traveler to Rev. Daniel Mahoney during a visit they made to the SIU hall. Food And Storing Poll Hears In Galmar, Ore Machinery for polling crewmembers of Galmar and Ore Line vessels on the fee^g and storing of these ships is now being set up in New York headquarters. A union committee is making arrangements to-* poll these ships by the end of nature of the Ore Line run, all of January to see if the compa­ that company's ten vessels will nies are living up to their written promise to improve feeding. The plan for polling the crews was part of a suppiemeniary agreement reached with these two com­ panies to put an end to the prac­ tice they had instituted of under­ stocking the ships and limiting the variety of foods available to crewmembers. Should the evidence show that the companies have not brought their feeding up to par by the end of January, the Union would then have the right to can­ cel the contract. Message To Ships Present plans call for the Union to notify every Ore and Galmar Ship by wireless as to when and where the Union representative will poll the crews. Because of the have to be polled on arrival in Baltimore. Calmar's eight ships on the intercoastal run may be polled at, any one of several ports on either coast. In the poll form now being drawn up, crewmembers will be asked whether they have noted any improvement in the quantity, va­ riety and quality of the food being served to crewmembers. A check will also be made with ship's stew­ ards as to the supplies of stores on hand. In addition, crewmembers will be asked on the poll form to list any suggestions or recommenda­ tions they have with respiect to the feeding and storing of the ships.The poll results will then be ex­ amined by the Union committee. The Steel Artisan (Isthmian) was battered but proud as she pulled into Manila recently after hghting for three days through what was described as "one of the worst typhoons in marine history." The vessel was battered for 72 hours east jo£ the Marianas by ex­ tremely heavy seas and gales of 200 miles per hour. When the ship hit port, the crew was ready for some sound sleeping to make up for the work during the storm. The January 1-3 storm was so severe that a 16-ton truck that was being carried as deck cargo was blown over the side. A large drum that was part of the deck cargo, was repeatedly blowir over the side, but the seas kept throwing it~back aboard the ship, battering it each time. 'Excellent Seamen' Captain Michael Barry stayed on the bridge for 72 hours without sleep to get the ship through the storm, and the "Manila Times" re­ ported that, "All hands aboard . . . ds.splayed excellent seamanship in cooperation with the skipper to save the ship." Seafarer Eric Joseph reported to the LOG that, "it was the worst typhoon I've'seen or heard about. The rest of the crew and myself are very fortunate to be alive." The "Manila Times" said it was "one of the heaviest typhoons In marine history." It was reported that both the ship and the cargo suffered heavy damage, particularly the deck cargo. The railings around the bow and the stem were smashed. Quite a bit of deck equipment was dam­ aged, and some of the booms were bent by the force of the storm. Early reports indicated, howevfer, that the entire crew of the Steel Artisan, was "lucky," and that no­ body was injured aboard the ves­ sel despite the terrific pounding she took from the storm. The com­ pany reported that the vessel would be back in service after minor repairs. Cartoon History Of The SIU WI Jasttatr 23. 1953 SEAFAnsn^ LOG ViMPi Sis UNION TALK By KEITH TERPE It's been our thought for a while now that the two-way justice practiced by non-union companies and their "inside" unions carries forward a blind idea we swore by when we were kids. The "good guys" are "good" and deserving of unlimited special privilege even when they steal pennies out of a blind man's tin cup. "He must of had a reason," we would have said back in those days, because we Couldn't face up to the fact that our hero had his bad moments like everybody else. It was to our credit as kids that we at least tried to forgive the con­ duct of our hero when he suddenly went out of character. But Iho anti-SIU bigwigs in Atlantic aren't even that subtle. It would seem that as long as any Atlantic tankerman was violent enough in his opposi­ tion to the SIU, he could get away with all but murder. . There came to the attention of SIU organizers last week a striking example-of this kind of thinking and we couldn't forego the oppor­ tunity of pointing it out because it illustrates so completely one of the things we're seeking to bring to an end in Atlantic. It seems there suddenly arose in the minds of the AMEU-Atlantic boys a desire to show how true justice could be dispensed. There would be a trial of several men from different ships for vai-ious misdemeanors com­ mitted in recent weeks. There wouldn't be any of this "democratic" nonsense about adequate notice and a statement of the charges against him given to the accused, and as for this business of trying a man before a jury of his peers, well, a panel of company personnel bosses would be doing just as fine. And as a sop to the "radicals," they'd let the two ranking officers of the AMEU sit on this same jury. And so it began, just a week ago Wednesday. In the fia-st case, an SIU organizer and an AMEU stalwart were accused of fighting aboard ship while drunk. It was admitted, of course, that both were off watch, that only one blow had been landed (thrown by the AMEU man), no one got hurt, and that the incident was forgotten and dismissed from their minds as one of those things that happen. But this mighty tri­ bunal reasoned, here was a chance to slap down this SIU agitator. Both would be suspended from the fleet for two weeks without pay. The AMEU man, however, was quietly assigned to another ship almost as soon as the verdict came out. In the next case, two SIU supporters were tried in absentia after having been fired off their ship. Their crime? After coming off watch one night, they went to look for the night lunch and for all their pains, came up with nothing more than a few mouldy crusts of stale bread. Angered in the midst of this plenty, one of them tossed the breadbox over the side then and there. Sure, It was a foolish thing to do, but considering the circumstances, .we might wonder why they didn't toss the steward over the side after it. The tribunal however, was not to be swayed. Company property had been destroyed and under its standard of merciful justice, both were read out of the cbmpany. Some say it might have been easier to deduct the six bits a new breadbox would have cost from their wages, and not make a big issue over the incident. After all, they pointed out, a third offender on this same ship committed a more cardinal sin (he had missed one watch and was too drunk to make another one),had been given a light slap on the wrist by this jury and was imme­ diately reemployed by the company. This outstanding workmap, we hasten to add, was one of the AMEU's stalwarts. He was one of the "boys," and "boys will be boys." you know, was the attitude. ' Another of these same "boys," when he was gassed up and in a playful condition, dumped an ejcpensive foamite fire extin­ guisher from the fldley down into, the fireroom on one of these tankers while a man down below was working on the electrical contacts. For­ tunately, nobody was hurt and the damage was light, but we shudder to think what could have happened to the guy down below, to the ship or to her entire crew for that matter if everybody wasn't lucky. When he found out about it, the chief engineer said he'd get^he guy who pulled that stunt no matter who he was. But when he learned it was another of the lingering death AMEU supporters, nothing happened, no word was said and the ranks closed again. The Government Ageneiee No. 29 • The WSA, Coast Guard and other Government agen­ cies launched a. drive to perpetuate their wartime powers. The SIU maintained that with the war over, there was no need for "these outfits. The NMU, however, played baill,-even to allowing Coast Guard hearings la Its hells. The WSA, with Its e^qpensive medical exam units, extended its power , tmtil, working with the Coast Guard, It was able to take away seamen's papers, thus depriving these men of their livelihood. The SlU boyebtted the setup and won, but tbe I'TIvIU went along with the WSA. Government training schools stepped up their man­ power training. The NMU supported them, but the SIU opposed Admirals, shipowners and financiers addressed, graduating classes, telling them to consider themselves "exetii^Uves," and forget the old pattern Of foc'sle-to-bridge. • �8^ Jaovary 23, 195^ SEAFARERS Pare Sevea LOG 'U' Dean Praises Scholarship Plan TAMPA—The new Seafarers' college scholarship plan was praised by Dr. C. Rhodes^ ACCUSED SPIES. EX-NAZIS ARRESTED—The US Army has arrested two former servicemen in Vienna on charges of spying for the Soviet dean of the University of Tampa, on a recent visit to the SIU hall as an "unusually pro­ Union in conjunction with a Soviet diplomat in Washington. The two men gressive trade union idea aimed at advancing the general betterment of our society. had been attending school in Vienna under the GI Bill of Rights. The The scholarship, financed by US has asked for recall of the diplomat, Yui Novikov, second secretary the Welfare plan, will give of the embassy. Meanwhile in Germany, British have arrested seven "deserving boys and girls the former Nazis on charges of attempting to infiltrate and seize control opportunity to obtain a higher ed­ of the West German Government. ucation and thus ^11 advance the 4" 4" t educational level of the commu­ PURGE SPREADS TO RUSSIA PROPER—The antl-semitic tinge of nity which will work for a betteiV' Communist purges in Rumania, Czechoslovakia and East Germany has ment of our country in general," spread to Moscow with the arrest of nine leading physicians on charges Dean Rhodes said. of causing the death of former high Communist leaders. The men "I think It Is most commendable were accused of being American agents and the American Joint Dis­ because it shows the Union's in­ tribution Committee, a Jewish welfare organization, was singled out terest extends to human values for attack as the supposed transmission belt between the US and the outside of the usual m^aterial in­ accused men. Among other things, the Joint Distribution Committee terest in wages and working condi­ has been aiding the emigration of European Jews to Israel. tions," he added. Dean Rhodes' views were shared 4> 4> 4* by Dr. Elwood C. Nance, president EISENHOWER TAKRS OVER PRESIDENCY—President Eisenhower of the University. The Seafarers' and Vice-President Nixoil have been formally sworn in along with plan had been described as "a very members of their cabinet at Inauguration ceremonies In Washington, good one" by Dr. Nance, who ex­ DC. The new president inherits a host of serious problems, includ­ pressed a desire to acquaint Sea­ ing what to do about Korea, the slowdown in European Army forma­ farers with the advantages of the tion, the question of wage and price controls at home and many others. University of Tampa, an accredited It is expected that Eisenhower will make his own State of the Union university. He said he hoped qual­ message to Congress outlining these problems and indicating what ified Tampa members and their course he Intends to follow. * children would compete for one i 4. of the four $6,000 scholarships. Ray White (right), Tampa port agent, discusses and explains the TRAIN SMASHES INTO WASHINGTON STATION—A streamlined Recognize. Union's Role SIU Scholarship Flan to Dr. M. C. Rhodes, dean of the University passenger train's brakes failed on entering Union Station, Washington, The University faculty recog­ of Tampa, during a visit Dr. Rhodes made to the SIU Tampa hall. DC, with the result that the locomotive smashed right through into nizes the trade union movement the main concourse of the terminal. The 200-ton locomotive then as a dominant factor in our soci­ dropped through the heavy concrete floor into the basement, just be­ ety, Dean Rhodes said, and a de­ fore plunging into the station's waiting room. As a result, the num­ partment dealing with labor rela­ ber of Injuries was held down. If the train had continued on into the tions recently has been estab­ waiting room there would have been a heavy toll, as It was traveling at lished at Tampa U. between 30 and 50 miles an hour, "The rules for awards under the scholarship plan are such as to t guarantee an impartial determina­ EX-US OFFICIAL ON TRIAL AGAIN—Former Commerce Depart­ Parents whose sons or daughters s^ved or are serving in tion of the winners solely upon the ment economist William Remington went on trial for a second time on charges of perjury in connection with his denial of membership in the US merchant marine or armed forces may soon be eligible basis of merit." Dean Rhodes said. the Communis't party. Remington originally was convicted in 1951 on for US citizenship, under terms of a new bill that is being perjury charges when he testified he had never been a CP member. His conviction was thrown out on appeal. Now he Is being tried again considered by Congress. naturalized without declaration of This new bill would allow intention, on perjury charges for denying specific points of testimony at his first and without complying trial. the naturalization of the with existing educational require­ Seafarers sending telegrams parent, subject to certain provi­ ments, which shall be waived: Pro­ 4" 4" 3^ or letters to the New York sions regarding the nature of serv­ TRUMAN GIVES OFFSHORE OIL TO NAVY—Moving to forestall vided, that such person shall have headquarters dispatcher asking state takeovers of offshore oil reserves. President Truman has issued ice performed by the son or a son or daughter who Is a citizen to be excused from attending daughter. of the United States, and who has an executive order tranferring the reserves to the Navy. The offshore headquarters membership Introduced Into the House by served, or is serving honorably oil Issue was an Important one in the campaign with Stevenson and meetings must include the reg­ Truman plumping for Federal control and Eisenhower advocating state Represen^tive Philbin of Massa- In the land or naval forces, or the istration number of their control. Elsenhower's stand won him the support of many Texas c|fusetts, the bill has been referred merchant marine service of the shipping card in 'the message. Democratic leaders In the past election. The Truman move means for consideration to the House United States, during the present From now on, if the number war or some previous war, and that in order to turn the oil reserves met to the states, Eisenhower Committee on the Judiciary. Is'not included, the excuse can­ Under the terms of the bill. It who. If separated from such serv­ will have to take them away from the Navy and return them to the not be accepted by the dis­ Interior Department. Congress would then have to pass legislation reads, "That any person not a citi­ ice, was separated under honorable patcher. zen of the United States may be conditions." turning them over to the states. Propose Citizenship For Alien Parents Put Number On Meeting Excuses YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH SEAFARERS GUIDE TO BETTER BUYING Battling High Food Costs The High cost of eating now takes about 35-40 pprcent of a working family's Income. What's worse, this is the season when food prices are supposed to be comparatively low. Comes warmer weather, meat prices go up again and Seafarers families like those of other wage-earners will find themselves In a real tussle with food bills. By all the laws of economics, food prices were supposed to go down this winter. This Is the time when meat Is supposed to be cheaper. What happened, however, was that the prices farmers got for their prices did go down, but the prices we pay In stores remained at the same high level. One obvious reason for this disparity Is that food distributors and middlemen are taking an In­ creasingly larger share of the consumer's food dollar. The US Bureau of Agricultural Economics recently re­ vealed that currently farmers are getting only 46 cents of the food dollar while 54 cents—over half—Is being taken by the processors, wholesalers, retailers and other element; In the chain of distribution from the farm to your table. In comparison, shortly after World War II the middlemen were getting only 51 cents of the food dollar and under World War II price control they got only 47 cents. , This is a battle Seafarei^' families have to fight In the kitchen. Present high prices call for smart buying tech­ niques to make sure your family does get adequate nu­ trition and decent meals. The techniques recommended here will also help the battle to keep down food costs for everybody, by elinUnatlng some of the factors that tend to make food so expensive by the time it reaches you. 1—Use Private Brands:. Food and household products sold under their own brand names by stores cost less than the nationally-advertised brands. In fact, they are often the same product under another name. In one Instance, a private brand of grapefruit juice Is-ten cents a can; a nationally-advertised brand Is 15. Both are the same Grade A quality as shown by the Government label on the cans. 2—^Buy by Grades: Not all goods are so labelled, but wherever possible, look for the US Agriculture Dept. grades. These grades on canned foods are "A", "B", "C". When you see different brands marked with the same grade you can simply buy the one that costs least with the assurance all are the same basic quality. 3—^Buy Different Grades for Different Purposes: There is ^no nutritional difference between lower and. higher grades of food. Grade A foods are generally more per­ fect In appearance, may have more delicate flavor, and in the case of meats, are more tender. But when eggs go Into an omelet or meat into a stew, any special Grade A flavor is absorbed into the flavors of the other food. In the case of meat, the lower grades actually have better nutrition. The lower-grade meat, from grass-fed animals has. more vitamin value and also provides more edible meat per pound than the fattier choice meats from grainfed animals. The money-saving way to buy Is to select the grade ac­ cording to the use you plan for It. You may prefer red salmon for a salad, but use the pink for cooked dishes. They have the same food value even though the red Is much more expensive. 4—Buy the Larger Sizes; It pays to buy the larger pack­ ages of foods—except of course for very small families. Foi* example, one brand of cereal costs 20 per cent less Written exclusively for THE SEAFARERS LOG. by Sidney Margolius, Leading Expert on Buying per pound in the 32-ounce box than in the 16-ounce. A 16-ounce loaf of bread sold by a leading supermarket chain is 16 cents; the 24-ounce loaf is 19—a saving of 16 per cent. A small can of salmon is 33 cents, but the 16ounce can of the same brand is 53—a saving of 23 percent. You save by finding ways (and recipes) to use the larger sizes. 5—Mix Your Proteins: Meat is the biggest cost in the average family's food budget—grabbing almost 30 per cent of your food dollar. The average family spends al­ most as much for meat as for rent. We like meat because it's one of the most savory foods. But these days the trick is to get the meat flavor into meals by using smaller quan­ tities of it with other foods. If yoa can cut down on meat, feed your family more of the other animal-protein foods: fish, cheese, milk and eggs. These alternatives to meat all cost much less, especially at this time when we're get­ ting into the season of abundance for eggs and milk prodacts and their prices are dropping. 6—Banish Family Food Prejudices: Kids often fuss about eating certain foods at home, but New York City school-lunch authorities find they will eat the same foods in the school cafeterias without prejudice. Adults, too, often have costly prejudices about foods. Among them Is the notion that butter is more nutritious than margarine (during the Winter months margarine actually gives you more vitamin A than butter); the notion that the color of the egg shell has any effect on Its flavor or freshness (it doesn't—^In New York people prefer and pay more for white eggs while In Boston they prefer and pay more for brown); the notion that homogenized milk Is more nutri­ tious for children than plain milk (It isn't—just more ex­ pensive). .".•JkV i-i Jl'. yf'fj.". '4'-' �'J; •. Pass Elcht SEAF ARERS LOG January 23, 1»5S IN THE WAKE PAUL BRINSON, FWT monies,' but later champagne was substituted, probably because it About 16 years ago, Paul Brin- real veterans of the Union and the was rarer, most costly and there­ .son -shipped out of Tampa on a membership's fight for advance­ fore deemed more worthy for such Question: Do you think it is wise merchant ship for the first time. ment diuring recent years. a purpose. During prohibition in for a Seafarer to own an automo­ Since then, he has been sailing A quiet spoken man, Paul has a the US water or some other liquid bile? (Asked in the Tampa hall.) regularly and is still sailing from reputation among his shipmates was sometimes used, but oldtime. his original port—sunny Tampa. • for steadiness and reliability. When sailors opposed the idea on the Jimmy Kelly, bosun: It depends As far as Paul is concerned, he hits the beach in Tampa, where ground it would bring bad luck. It on individual circumstances. A there isn't any other occupation he makes his home, he spends his wasn't until the nineteenth cen­ married man can — that could be as interesting, or as time with quiet evenings at home tury, incidentally, that sponsoring leave his car with gainful as sailing has been for with his wife and' two boys, and ships ceased to be a man's func­ Jiis wife when he him. He says that he has worked during the day drops down at the tion, when the British Admiralty is at sea, but a out a sailing schedule for himself Tampa hall to see some of his old conceived the idea of having ladies single man that gives him plenty of time at shipmates. of the court act as sponsors. The shouldn't have a home with his family, and at the launching of the US battleship ear because it de­ Paul is one of the men who re­ same time, makes'it possible for Germantown in 1846 was the first preciates so much members the days when seaihen him to bring home top wages every occasion where a ship-launching in while he is away had nothing. Although ha has only year. the US was sponsored by a woman. t h a t it makes been sailing for the past 16 years, The way Paul explains It, "I like when he started going to sea, the owning one too 4. 4. t to spend most of each year sailing men had nothing to look forward 4, t 4. The Dutch admiral Martin Har- expensive from Travelers to Gibraltar are often pertzoon Tromp (1597-1663), the the economic standpoint. coastwise. This gives me plenty of to except drudgery and. bad condi­ surprised to find wild apes abound­ victor in 33 sea fights, is said to time home at frequent intervals. tions. ing in the caves of the rocky fort­ have tied a bi'oom to the masthead F. N. Diaz, MM: No. I don't think Then, at least once every year, I Saw Advances ress. The apes of Gibraltar, a com­ of his flagship after he defeated a seaman should own an automo­ take a foreign run. This gives me munity of Barbary monkeys, are the English at the battle of Dunge"When you think about how bile. He is away a chance to see a little more of the only wild apes left in Europe. ness in 1652, and paraded trium­ at sea too much the world, and at the same time, conditions were when I started They are native to that part of phantly through the English Chan­ of the time to helps me get one of the real big sailing," Paul said, "you can really • Africa known as the Barbary Coast, nel in token of his having made a get any real bene­ payoffs that come in so handy in appreciate the advances that we which lies north of Sahara and clean sweep of the seas. But while fit from a car. paying the expenses of raising a have won. It's hard to believe that west of Egypt. This remnant of the story is often challenged, it is When he is family, particularly two growing such great changes could take apes in Europe was formerly be­ not improbable; in his turn, the place In that space of time, but ashore he can ride boys." lieved to prove that a link of land English admiral is said to have they sure have, and I have the pay taxis or other The big thing that he likes about vouchers to prove It." once connected that continent with ii:;d a horsewhip to his masthead public transport­ the arrangement, he says, is that, Africa, but the absence of ape fos­ to symbolize his determination to "When I started sailing, things ation, which is al-. with the rotary hiring system, he sils in the caves of Gibraltar sug­ give Tromp a good thrashing, and were really tough. I want to put as conveni­ most can make up the schedule to suit gests that the anltilals were origi­ the flying streamer or pennant ent and a lot himself. He can pick the runs that in a word for the Union, because I nally imported, probably by the flown on British men-of-war is be­ cheaper in the long run. he wants to take, and sail when he give the SIU credit for everything Romans or Moors. lieved to be derived fro(p this wants to, without anybody telling that we have been able to gain. t 4^ 4i 4> 4< ^ horsewhip. In any event, Tromp's Herman Killstrom, bosun: I find him when to sail and when he's And that includes everything from Both dolphins and porpoises are fleet was beaten and he was killed better wages and decent • working my car makes life a lot more pleas­ allowed to have a vacation. swift and elegant .swimmers. They in action the following year. ant when 1 am This is a big advantage for a conditions on the ships to the fact can swim 40 to 50 miles an hour ashore and it is 4- 4> 4^ family man like Paul, because that now we're regarded as decent and have been known to keep when he wants to be home, or its working men, instead of water­ ahead of some of the fastest ves­ A berry-like fruit of the East nice for'my fam­ 4 ily to have when important for him to be with the front "bums. sels. Even the baby dolphin or Indian climbing plant is popularly "The fact that seamen, for the family, he can always be ashore porpoise is an expert swimmer known as the fishberry because it I ship out. My first time in histoiy, are earning at the right time. from the time of birth . . . Dolphin is used by the natives of India to home is about 15 miles out in the decent wages, has made changes as a class-name is also applied to stupefy fish. The dried fishberries Went to Greece all around," he said. Now the sea­ different species of large, ocean are about the size of large peas and country from Paul's last trip, for example, was man eai-ns enough so that he can fish noted for their hrilliant and contain a narcotic poison. When Tampa and we an eight-week run to Greece. He have a decent home and have a changing colors when they are out they are thrown into a pond or couldn't get along timed that trip so that he got back family. One of- the things that is of the water and dying. There is a stream, any fish in the area is without an auto­ into the States in plenty of time to an example of that is the new Sea­ curious story attached to the boto, quickly stupefied and easily caught mobile. A car spend the holidays with his family, farers Scholarship Fund. a member of this family of dolphins by hand . . . Rio de Janeiro, the isn't a luxury for me. and when he got back, he paid qff $1 4* 4<> 'Of course, I may be Interested found in the Amazon. Some of the capital of Brazil and the second and went home. Then, when the becau.se of what it may mean to Martin Crowley, FWT: Tve never natives believe that possession of largest city In South America, lit­ a boto by a spinster makes her erally means "River of January." driven a car in my life. What use holidays were over and he was my two boys. The oldest is 12 and does a man have ready to ship again, he went back the youngest is seven, and I guess Irresistible to men regardless of It is said to have gotten that name for one when he to the hall. That's all there was to it won't be too long before I'll be from the bay which an early Portu­ beauty, wealth or social graces. is away at sea as it. ^ . thinking about a college education guese explorer thought was a river 4> 4^ much as we are? A charter member of SIU, the for them, and I guess they'll want Originally red wine was gener­ and because ibe date of its discov­ Besides, I have 36-ysar-old Seafarer is one of the to try for the scholarship. " ally used in ship-launching cere­ ery" was January 1, 1502. no trouble get­ ting around by bus and taxi when I'm ashore, and it's good for ACHOSS us to walk once DOWN Permit .to go 33. Withered Washington reported that "sub­ 4he Stalingrad area continued some place 1. Rate of speed Rubber 36. 1953 in awhile. I don't stantial gains" were being made on fierce as both sides claimed to shipped from 17. Man's name s. Another name 38. FaU want- that car yoke on me. Belem Guadalcanal. It was also reported have annihilated the other. 19. Tasty fish in for Boston 40. Locations Hawaii 4) 4) 4) 2. Man's nick­ that an Army general had suc­ 8. Pound down 42. 22. Port .in SW Where freight name i 4> i Rupert A. Jackson, bosun: I get ceeded a Marine Corps general as 12. Drank strong Spain is carried Penny 3. brew a lot of enjoyment out of my car commander of the US forces on 24. Chicken A 10-day conference between 4. Swirled, as 43. AUege 25. Old Danish 13. Chewed the wake when I'm ashore 44. Bright red Guadalcanal... US submarines in President Roosevelt and Prime coin 5. Pounder 14. Thought Hawaiian bird and it is a big WmM the Far East sunk a destroyer, a Minister Churchill ended at Casa­ 26. Bloomfield Miss 6. Hagen, ^15. Tear mm ship 46. Region actress convenience t o transport, two cargo ships and a blanca, as the two men issued an 47. High waves 16. New cargo 7. Swiss capital 27. Separators the family when 29. Hearing organ 48. Newcastle's ships patrol craft in one day ... The SIU ultimatum to Hitler for "uncondi­ 8. Metal pot 30. Railroads: river 18. Tainaron 9. Port in I'm away. Of warned the Maritime War Emer­ tional surrender." -They also an­ Abbr. owner 50. Sailors Australia ' course, 1 guess 20. Port in Italy 10. Nothing but gency Board that it would fight a nounced " that they had reached (Answers on Page 18) 21. Electric: some of the sin­ move that the MWEB made to cut full agreement on all theatres and Abbr. gle guys might Hawaiian 23. Seamen's bonuses because it on all future conduct of the war word for pro­ look on a car as thought that "seamen are making .. .The SIU noted that at least 579 fane a useless expense, 24. Where Puerto too much money"...At- Rabaul, Seafarers on 84 SlU-manned ships' Cortes is particularly those New Britain, US bombers sank or had been lost since the US en­ 28. Layer who don't spend tered the war . . , Allied bombers damaged five ships. 31. Before 32. Yellow fever too much time in any particular began long-range raids on Berlin. 4) 4^ 4) mosquito port. 34. Twenty-four 4) 4) 4) The Nazis staged their first 4) 4) 4) hours Charles Lee, bosun: I've always large-scale bombings of London General de Gaulle and General 35. US has the largest tried to own an automobile that since the early days of 1941.. .Al­ Giraud met in North Africa and B7. Ship-builders was economical lied bombers, in large-scale at­ announced they had agreed "on 39. Roman bronze 41. Jap fighter on gasoline." That tacks, hit German troop concentra­ the end to be achieved: liberation plane way • it doesn't tions in France and industrial cen­ of France and total defeat of the 42. Stop on the cost too much for ters in Germany.. .Allied fighters enemy"...The British announced Far East run 45. Any meal my wife to drive and bombers were extremely ac­ that their troops had entered Trip­ 49. We're paid around thq coun­ tive in "North Africa, as the US re­ oli... The SIU conferred with In­ for it now .M. Victim try and meet me ported that the German desert le­ ternal Revenue officials on tax ex­ 52. Angeles in different ports. gions were in retreat and that the emptions for seamen...US planes 63. Jug 64. RoU to oneWe sure get a lot Allied forces were advancing stead­ staged heavy raids on Timor, at side of pleasure out ily... The SIU i-3Ught an attempt Kupang. ..The Nazis announced 65. Deadweight tons: Abbr. of our nev? Henry by the War Shipping Administra­ that they planned to step up their 66. ' Wrong acts J. That's a plug tion to- scuttle the SIU contract submarine attacks on Allied ship07. Life on the beach for Heniy Kaiser's buggy. with Alcoa and Bull.;, ..Fluting in Very little silver has been pro­ duced in Argentina although the country got its name because of the hope that it contained great mineral riches after early explor­ ers' returned to Spain with silver trinkets taken in trade from primi­ tive Indians. Therefore they called tlie land Argentina and what they supposed to be a great river the Rio de la Plata. Argentina stems from the Latin word for silver and plata has the same meaning in Spanish. Today's word plate, de­ scribing silverware generally, is from the same source. As for the "River Plata," that 225-mile ex­ panse of water is merely the estu­ ary of two other • rivers, the Pa­ rana and thp Uruguay. ('• :;• lift; if; .i*. .-i..u '.J-V'i i-iiJi: ahlejjJ'ts'jtt. iifji o. -i! ^ t" i J: A:, f,(" ') i-"' i'' i i 'i 1'"./).-)-'- �laniuay 28. 1858 SEAFARERS SEAFARERS 4^ LOG Vcl. XV Ha. 2 Jmiary 23. 1958 Published biweekly by the Seafarers International Union, Atlantic & Gulf District, AFL, 675 Fourth Avenue. Brooklyn 82. NY. Tel. STerling 8-4670. PAUI HALL, Secretary-Treasurer Editor. HniiEiiT' BUND: Matiooinr editor. RAT DENIBON; Art editor, ItEmAam BCAMAN; Photo Editor, DAIOEL NILVA: Staff Writert, HEBMAN Aaxsna. IBWIH SPIVACX. All PEBTAU. JEHBT RSMZB; CUU Area Reporter, Bnx MOODT. IfO Hitler lives •• • Adolph Hitler may be dead, but his old buddy-buddy, "Papa" Joe Stalin is doing a real job of keeping his plan for enslaving the human race very much alive. This Union, like others who have had to stay alert to threats to democracy and have fought Hitler and the Commies has always said that a dictator is a dictator—that a Commie and a Nazi are virtually the same. It's as simple as that. Dump the fancy names and the pretty-sounding phrases, and they are all the same. They all use identical tactics to stay in power. The newest rage in the Communist countries is a series of purges—against the Jews this time. The latest Moscow word —which had shown up in the Commimist satellites earlier— is that the "bourgeois Jewish internationalists," and "pro­ fessional Zionists," and "cosmopolitan Jews," are responsible for "plots" against the Soviet leaders. Many have said this latest purge, which is just a continuation of Hitler's work with a different name, has been started to court favor with the oil-controlling Arab nations. Others say that the Jews are being purged to gain favor with the former Nazi popula­ tions in Europe. There's one other answer, though, and that is within the very nature of Joe Stalin's set-up. Any dictatorship, which suppresses freedom of thought and just about every other fre^om has "one basic weal^ess, the population itself. To keep the people in line, the Government has to manufacture troubles and give the people scapegoats—a group to hate. This way, the hate for the Government can be transferred to the helpless group. "Papa" Joe has a long list of purges to his "cr^it," just as Hitler did. At the beguuiing, the in­ tellectuals were killed off. Then came the songwriters and authors who didn't exactly suit "Papa" Joe's fancy. Now, it's the Jews. Tomorrow it may be the guys with wavy hair, or the lefthanded ball players. However, the fact that the purges have to take place is an 'indication that there is a weakness within the Soviet. And, after a while, the people realize that the fancy names, and the long-winded*reasons are just so much window-dressing. We have said before, and continue to say that- a dictator is a dictator, and they all play the same dirty game. The HitlerStalin pact of 1939 should have taught us that. We will con­ tinue to do everything we can to dump them whenever we get a chance. 4, t A Port Program Last week representatives of AFL maritime unions in New York, including longshoremen. Seafarers, tugboatmen, deck, engine and radio officers and others, met to establish the . Greater New York Port Council. This is an outgrowth of the Brooklyn Port Council which was formed last April as an affiliate of the AFL Maritime Trades Department, to improve conditions on the Brooklyn docks. The Brooklyn program has had some beneficial effects, and it was felt that by taking in the entire port, the objectives of the Council could be bet­ ter realized. / Undesirable practices existing on the docks have recently been highlight^ by Government investigative agencies. The program adopted by the unions in tho New York Port Coun• oil, including the longshoremen, is a move by maritime labor to assure proper management of its own house, with conse­ quent benefit to every rank and file maritime worker and to the prosperity of the port. The SIU is supporting this program because any conditions existing on the docks that are detrimental to shoreside workers there have an adverse effect on our men on the ships. We are part of the waterfront industry and as such are con­ cerned with what happens in it. Naturally a program of this kind will not be an easy one to carry out. But it has the official support of the unions involved and a determined effort will be made to go ahead with it. The SIU strongly believes in AFL union action on this score because no political inquiry nor legislative action can assure waterfront workers of strong, democratic representa­ tion and solution of their difficulties.. On the contrary, such action could well lead to shackling of waterfront workers with unnecessary and discriminatory restrictions and pave the way for similar restrictions oh all organized labor. Al­ ready we have had proposals for governmental licensing of workers and governmeat-cohtrolled hiring halls which are incompatible with the men's democratic rights. In the long nin, only the unions involved can do the right ,tJl! ^ 'It's mi MJhhw tins tbfuPert fAi HBWAYhcki t9 show that It fcah'do that job without outside-interference. Pare Nin* LOG LEHER 'Ah, That Completes It!' ' of the WEEK Joining Union Was Right Step To the Editor: During a bull session in the messhall on my last ship, the con­ versation turned to unions, and after listening to the chatter, a tall blond kid, who had been in the SIU since 1948, thought he would give the members a few pointers. As accurately as I can remember them, these are his words: My father, two uncles and my Oldest broUier all went to sea when things were real­ ly rugged, what with the shipping board and many crimps. 1 heard my family talk so often of the sev­ en seas and the Great Lakes that I decided it would be the life for me, Jones I finally got my seaman's papers, but even then, I didn't know what to do or which way to turn. While taking a stroll around one day, I happened to see some fellows wearing white caps and carrying picket signs. I went up to an oldtimer and Asked (most kids are curious, anyway) what was happening. He very politely in­ formed me that the SIU was assist­ ing another union to get better working conditions. I asked him if I could join the pickets. I told him' that 1 had just gotten my papers, but was green and did not know how to go about getting on a ship. He sent me to the SIU hall, thus doing me the greatest favor of my whole life, for he changed me from a sad and disillusioned boy into a happy man. Yes, sir, a total stranger did-that for me. Started SaUing SIU "A few days later I was aboard my first ship—an SIU ship. You do not necessarily have to be some well-known philanthropist to .help other people. As most of us, any­ how, have a certain amount of ego in us, we find it very nice when we hear someone say, 'See that SIU guy over there? Well, he's one guy that will go out of his way to help any union man or to advise others how to become good union men.' In doing good and showing someone the right way to live and the best union organization to be­ long to in the labor field, you are not only helping tliem individually, but showing and proving to them and to others with whom they come in contact that the SIU is-the real McCoy for all merchant seamen." • Most of these words are not mine, but it is just as if they were. I am in complete accord with the speaker when he says that the SIU tops everything in its field. Not only is it head, shoulders, and benefits above anything in tlie maritime Industry, but it has no equal in any branch of labor. It has been an economic and moralebuilding pleasure to ..sail with the SIU these many years and fight for our rights alongside some of the best seamen in the entire maritime industry. I feel'there is no higher praise for a man than to say Re is a Seafarer. There is something ikdutttfae Ug David E. Jones As 1 See It by PAUL HALL T AST WEEK, the SIU HIT THE bricks to win its contract de­ mands from a shipo\\'ner holding out on the new contract. The strike weapon was used after the collec­ tive bargaining procedure had been exhausted. Four hours after the crew had piled off the ships involved, the beef wa5* over, the holdout com­ pany was in the fold under the standard dry-cargo agreement em­ bracing the industry's, top wages and best working conditions, and Seafarers were again performing their shipboard duties in typically responsible and workmanlike SIU style. That the company in question decided to hold out—despite the fact that the Union had already won agreement to its standard con­ tract from the rest of the drycargo operators would indicate that it thought such tactics might cause the Union to -give ground on its demands. But we hit the bricks and the company learned that such maneuvers don't go. This beef is a good illustration of the need for keeping alert and ready for action at all times. As has always been the case, the SIU was ready. Generally speaking, the union's relations with its contracted oj)erators might be regarded as pretty fair. But, putting it purely and simply, the reason for the state of the Union's relations with opera­ tors is that they respect the strength and economic power of the SIU. Of course, the ability of our people to man their ships ef­ ficiently, and our concern for the stability of the industry as a whole are also factors which contribute in degree to our relations and bar­ gaining position. Shipowners, like any group of employers, will take advantage of any opportunity to limit wages and working conditions, or even to chop them down. That they do not do so is evidence of SIU strength. We may not have to bang up board savvy of SIU crewmen. With good Union contracts to work under in contrast to the terrible condi­ tions of years back, the Seafarers of today takes his work and his obligations seriously. Despite this development, there still is an occasional instance of an individual who complains about ihe performance of our members on the ship. When examined in detail, these grievances always seem to take shape as complaints against the existence of a Union that properly protects and repre­ sents its membership aboard the ships at all times. Those of us who read the last issue of the SEAFARERS LOG may recall a letter received from a retired skipper that is tlie per­ fect answer to these fault-finders. This old sea captain, describing a trip he took as passenger on the Elizabeth, wrote as follows: "I have just returned on the Elizabeth from a round-trip to Puerto Rico as a passenger. Dur­ ing this voyage I could not help noticing the behavior of the crew. "The men seemed to iffe very loyal, and performed their work in a quiet and orderly manner, which .seemed to me so different from the olden days. "I have been master in the Bull Line for many years, but have been retired for some time, there­ fore I noticed the change in per­ sonnel so much more. "What the Union has done for the good of both parties has been remarkable." Here is an outsider speaking, a man who used to be skipper in the old days and sees the difference. It's further proof that the Union policies have paid off, as the writer ^tps as bften.as ooceji^-^ecfepi sary to keep our membemilp the uCS* best paid seamen in the world working under the best conditions —^biit we must be prepared to do so at all times. The membership should rest assured tliat their Union is fully prepared and alert. J. 4. 4. UNION TAKES PRIDE YOUR in the job know-how and ship­ �Mi* Ten -•/:;• ippip^p^p^ppii^ SEAFARERS LOG iSWi iii I !«« Biiiiiif" mmmmm SlU ships hU every major port in the world. Cities like Yokohama, Alexandria and Hamburg are as familiar io Seafarers as Main Street back home. This article on Durban, South Africa, is one of a series which deals with different ports throughout the world. Rather than give a tourist view of the ports, the stories will try to give an idea of them as Seafarers see them. Undoubtedly, they will bring back memories to many Seafarers of past visits and pleasant hours ashore. ' rr:"'. . . - "jj mm W I I iillil?" Seafarer A1 Whitmer, AB, relaxes aboard the Robin > Hood in Durban. The HMS Vaftguard is in background. . * Two of the many SlU-manned vessels which call regularly at Durban lie at a dock. These arel Robin Grey and the C-3 Robin Goodfellow. Durban is a favorite SIU port. I' m. ft' ' ^Dsi <»1 )f>/4 ''t', /#- • If ri r? ? VI M(mr-^ liiMtoiii w ' i" §• • Wi fe''; f)^:. • l> ft" i. • Seafarer Hariy Kronmel chats with a dressed-up rickihaw boy difting some of his tinie ashorei ' Plenty of large, clean beaches and modfern buildings are one of the things which mark Durban, only a short distance frona the docks, and are a^ big attraiction for most ^eE^era. �SEAFARERS Pace EleveB LOG '":^'JA'%'-iP"'" mmrnmMmiwmmm .:v,. "One of the best"—That's the way most Seafarers describe Durban, South Africa, when they're talk­ ing about ports of call. In fact, a lot of Seafarers claim that Durban is one of the main reasons they stick pretty much to the Robin Line ships and the other SIU vessels that hit South Africa. In their opinion, it offers just about everything that a port should offer. The harbor itself, is large and modern. The facili­ ties are right up to the minute, and there is no crowding as far as the vessels are concerned. The dock space for freighters, the "T" jetty and the main wharf, are all located very close to the main part of the city, and there is plenty of transportation, in the form of buses, cabs and native rickshaws to and from the city proper. There are facilities for all types of repairs, and while the oil storage docks and the coaling docks are located on the far side of the bay of Natal, away from the city, even transportation from these points to the city can be found without too much trouble. Comfortable Climate With the warm, comfortable climate that is found there at most times, it is convenient to note that some of the best beaches in Durban, the South and the North Beaches are located within walking dis­ tance of the "T" jetty and the main wharf. Just walking along Marine Parade, which is a pleasant experience in itself, will take you to either of the* beaches and the main amphitheater. In the past, most Seafarers met at the Playhouse on Smith Street. However, this rendezvous burned down a short time ago, and most of the Seafarers now seem to visit the Metro, Prince's, King's and Twen­ tieth Century, all in the same area along Smith Street. These are all located within a short distance of the Durban City Hall, reported by most Seafarers as one of the most beautiful buildings they have seen. As for the prices, they are low. The food, and other refreshments are of good quality and are not rationed or hard to get. Some Seafarers report that a good steak dinner, with all the trimmings may be had for less than a dollar, American money, and in most instances, the price for such a meal will not go over 50 cents. The prices on other refreshments, drinks, liquor and beer are in the same low range. Good Camera Chances • For the Seafarer who to^es a camera and is aboard a freiglvter that spends some time in the port, there is an almost unlimited range of good scenery and subjects for him to record. There are regular, municipally run tours from the city out to the native Zulu Reserve, which is located a short distance from the city. The rates for this tour are low, and the opportunities for sightseeing and picture-taking are excellent. For the first 25 miles out of the city, the road rises some 3,000 feet, and then suddenly drops off into The Valley. The huts of the Zulu "Tribe are located in The Valley, and buses stop there long enough for sightseeing, and purchasing of curios and souvenirs. Another tour of interest to Seafarers, is the mu­ nicipally conducted scenic tour of Durban, which covers the whole city, visiting all the points of in­ terest and all the scenic spots of the city. People Friendly The people themselves, are friendly and glad to be of help. Although the city is officially bi-lingual, with English and Afrikaans as the two official lan­ guages,. English is spoken in almost every place. Swimming and fishing are among the favorite, out­ door sports in the city, and there are plenty of lo­ cations for each. There is still some hunting in the area, but this is tightly controlled by law, and special licenses and permits are needed. However, with a good harbor, low prices, plenty of good entertainment, good outdoor sports and a pleasant climate, what more could a Seafarer ask m the way of a port of call? ley are ^ tlictehasv boys, all decked out in native dress, pose for a picture ncksRaw race on'iHe bbarflwalk." ^ *' * .:1 1 I •J? I 1I •"^11 VA -- �"7^ Vac* Twelve '•V.v> le.k', ^• : J*. '"^ Expanded Faeiiilies Include New TV Ream ff;:> il- ijf- LOG PORT JUSPOBVS Boston: B SEAFARERS man the picket lines they would call on us. While the rest of the country is freezing or flooding over, the weather' in sun^ California has been a tourist's oelight, not to say anything of the Chamber of Com­ merce. With Santa Anita running fast and furious, most of the boys want to linger awhile before ship­ ping. Can't think of anything that is slow in this town, because the dollar, women and horses are fast enough for all tastes. Sam Cohen Wilmington Fort Agent New Orleans: Hationat Havlgalion Sbi|» On Molasses Ran sented in paying their reacts to a departed brother. • Since our last report there were quite a few brothers in this port who filed for maternity benefits under the Welfare Plan. They ware Blackie Folse, George Nms, Leo Crawford, Louis Deese, Paul Turner,. Joseph Forchia, Thomas Donaldson and Joe Prudhomme. Lindsey Williams New Orleans Port Agent Philadelphia: Fori Agni Re'elecled At PmidenI Of MTO Affairs of the port are in good Shipping has been pretty good A rated man has no trouble pick­ shape and shipping is still going in this port, and it looks as if it ing his job here as shipping re­ along at a rapid clip. The 12 pay­ will continue that way for a while. mains steady as she goes, and over offs we had since the last report Bated men can get out with very the last two weeks as well. kept shipping at a high level, with little trouble. the outlook of the coming two During the past period, we have Ships paying off wei-e the Olym­ weeks appearing to be stable. the Government Camp (Cities pic Games, Angelina, McKettrick i. i, Since the last meeting the Service), MonteHills, Yaka, Paoli, and Chiwawa. Seattle: Bunion and the Del Monte, both of beUo HiUs (WestIn-transits Included: Bienville^ which were on temporary idle cm Tankers), Ann status for over a month, crewed Edith, Robin Kirk, Robin Sher­ Marie (Bull), and up to help boost the shipping sit­ Omega (Omega 4" i wood, Southern Districts, Steel uation in the port. Offsetting the Waterways), pay Chemist, Dorothy, IbervUle, Arlyn, crewing up of these ships waa the off here. The Mobile: During the past two weeks the Robin Tuxford, Antinous, and Fed­ teriiporary lay-up of the Del CamMontebello Hills po and the news of the Cape Horn members here on the beach have eral. and Omega signed going into the Beaumont boneyard. had some first class shipping. Al­ on again. Mean­ 18 Unions Net Both of these vessels are Missis­ though not too many were regis­ , I was rc-elected president of Uie while, the Steel Flaherty sippi ships and their absence will tered, those who were had their AFL Maritime Trades Port Coun­ Navigator and choice of some fine berths. We The scheduled arrival of 11 ships be felt in this port. Steel Age (Isthmian), and the Anshipped 46 men during the period, cil here at a meeting of the group for payoff and replacements in the On the bright side of shipping tinous (Waterman) were in-transits. with 15 SUP men going out on in the Broadwood Hotel. The de­ There were very few beefs on coming two weeks promises good for this port is the news that the A&G ships. partment represents 18 unions censhipping for this port with jobs Catahoula and the Carrabulle (Na­ these ships, which were clean te^g around the waterfront with In the way of payoffs during tional Navigation) will go on the ships, and those beefs that came plentiful. a combined membership of 35,000. the most recent two-week period We had six payoffs and three regular molasses run out of New up were settled at the payoff to Also elected were Clifford Carter, we had the Seacoral and Alaska vessels signing on here recently. Oi-leans and will stay t>n it until the satisfaction of the crew. vice-president; Nicholas Daniels, Paying off were the Warrior, Morn­ April of this year. There will be Spruce (Ocean Tow), and Missis­ vice-president Work in Hall for Delaware Coun­ sippi's Maiden Victory, with the ing Light, and Monarch of the Sea We've had a. little work done (Waterman); and Alcoa's Clipper, keen competition among the mem' trio signing on again as well as ty; Arthur Wilson, vice-president bership for shipping on these ves­ for Delaware State:. Joseph F. around the hall here, and it's made Polaris and Corsair, while Uie War­ sels as the Cuba-NO run is liked Orion's Seacliff. In-transits in­ Trainor, secretary-treasurer: and a big difference in the place. We rior, Polari-s, and Patriot (Alcoa) by quite a few brothers from tlils cluded the Seacliff; Marymar, Anthony J, Loughney, recording changed the baggage room aiound signed men on articles. port. It is rumored that the Am­ Yorkmar, and Seamar (Calmar); secretary. a little, and now we have a televi­ Ships in-transit were the Chicka­ berstar will also lake part in the W. E. Downing (Trans Fuel); and A. S. Carduilo sion room which will seat 20 peo­ the Raphael Semmes of Waterman. saw and De Soto (Waterman); molasses run down here. ple. At the same time, it is located PhiladclphU Port Agent These vessels were in first class Payoffs Here so that the noise from the pool Western Trader (Western Naviga­ shape. Just about the nicest scow Hi t) players will not drown out the TV tion); Christine (Carras); Steel Ex­ • Ships paying off were the Peg­ for payinR that we have hit in some ecutive (Isthmian); Del Valle (Miss­ asus and Puritan (Alcoa); Steel time was the Maiden Victory, back programs. The members have really gone issippi); and Amberstar (Traders). Fabricator (Isthmian); Del Sud, Del from making the Far Eastern run. A number of Seafarers who have Campo, and Cape Horn (Missis­ for this new addition to the facili­ This was one of those ships on come in contact with Comdr. John ties, and we plan to keep on ex­ sippi); De Soto, Arizpa, and Iber­ which there were no aches and F. Kettle, Coast panding and increasing the num­ ville (Waternaan); Carrabulle and Guard Investigat­ Catahoula; and the Margaret pains. It was a good example of a ber of facilities that we have for ing officer in the Brown - (Bloomfield). Signing on good ship with all hands cooperat­ the benefit of the membership. Port of Mobile for were the Pegasus, Puritan, Del Sud, ing. We had a beaut of a snowstorm Recently the Carras tanker Mi­ the last 13 years, Del Aires, Arizpa, and the Mar­ On the last meeting night we re­ chael came in from an offshore here. It lasted for three days, and ported the Seavlctor as paying off inm. She was scheduled to pay off • will be interested garet Brown. we sure did need the snow shovels to learn of his that we had broken out Just a The following were in-transits: that day, but there was a foul up in New York at 10 PM on a Thurs­ transfer to New Patriot, Clipper and Polaris (Al­ on the payoff and it was held over day night. The company paymaster little while before. Orleans. A form­ coa); Steel Executive and Steel until Friday. This scow had been got aboard the ship while she was Right now, we have T. McCarthy, er master of Fabricator (Isthmian); Del Sol, Del out about seven months and came at quarantine four hours ahead of K. Harding, D. S. White, J. J. Fla­ American - flag Valle, and Del Aires (Mississippi); into Astoria for bunkers. She was time and paid the crew off on the herty, and J. Duffy in the ho,spital Flnnell merchant vessels, Seatrain Savannah and New York going on to Aberdeen fo( payoff, way to the dock. here. he enjoyed a reputation among (Seatrain); Morning Light, War- but there was a delay in Astoria J. Sheehan In the meantime, I was waiting Boston Port Agent Seafarers shipping through this hawk, Warrior, and Monarch of the and she was paid off there. In do­ for the ship to arrive, as the crew ing this we only had about six port for his fair treatment of mer­ Seas (Waterman); Southern Cities had sent a wire to New York head­ ^ chant seamen with whom he came (Southern Trading); and Western hours notice to make a 250-mile quarters notifying the Union of Wilmington: trip for the payoff, so it had to be in contact. Trader (Western Navigation). the ship's arrival. I boarded the Negotiations have been just In the hospital and anxious to held over. shjp before she was finished with Gadsden.io Crew about completed for new conti-acts hear' from his friends is serang engines and found the better part covering the Alcoa and' Waterman Bo Anderson, who is doing nicely In the next two weeks we expect of the crew going off over the side shoregang end Waterman repair at the present time. Tedd Terring- the Seacoral, Alaska Spruce and with their gear, having been paid operations here, as well as ton, in the hospital since last week, Alaska Cedar (Ocean Tow), and the off already. Despite a normal slowdown after yard preliminary negotiations with the asked that his hellos be passed Jean LaFitte, Fairisle, Madaket, Men Returned the year end holidays, shipping has Mobile Bar Pilots for a around to the .Seafarers. Bob and Kyska, all of Waterman, in for. been fair for the past two weeks contract covering Association However, several members of pilot boat crew­ and we look for it to hold its own men. Also, a new agreement has Peel, recently of the Alcoa Clipper, pkyoff. In addition to these ves­ the crew, seeing I was going is recuperating nicely follpwhig a sels we expect the Gadsden to in the coming two week period. been worked out with the Mobile minor operation. Oldtimer Bill crew up, calling on the hall for a aboard, .came back aboard so that We had one ship pay off and Towing and Wrecking Co. for work McLellan, long ailing, passed away full complement when it comes out they could transact their business another sign on, but we had a in this port. with the patrolman, and so the pa­ Wednesday. The burial will take of idle status. host of in-transits. The payoff was trolman could see to it that their Cal Tanner Jeff Morrison place here in New Orleans and the on the Young America (Waterman), payoff was properly handled. .Those Mobile Port Agent Seattle Fort Agent local membership will be repre­ with the Seathimder (Colonial) who returned were the following: signing on a crew. In-transits were E. Gay, W. Linker, E. V. MoUthe Marven (Martrade); St. Law­ neaux, J. Gulp, W. Padgett, E. rence Victory (Mississippi); Jeffer­ Hecker, J. Llppman, W. R. Morgan, son City Victory and Louis Emery, Responsible Men Jr. (Victory Carriers); Wacosta (Waterman); Seathunder; Alamar J. Russell, A. Simpson, H. L. Hi^and Calmar (Calmar); Purplestar Ray White. Agent Phone 3-1323 FORT WILLIAM....118'A Syndicate Ave. ley, M. A. Harris, W. B. Hodgens, SlU, A&G District Ontario Phone: 3-3221 wiLMINCrO^ Calif 805 Marine Ave. and Holystar (Triton); Irenestar 103 Durham St. F. L. Larsen, P. G. Wingfield, D. Terminal 4-2874 PORT COLBOSNS 1« North Gay St. Sam Cohen. Agent (Maine); Anne Butler (Bloomfield); BALTIMOBE Ontario Phone; 5591 Sellers and J. Dudley. Barl Sheppard, Aaent Mulberry 4540 HEAOQUARTT^... .078 4th Ave.. Bklyn. TORONTO, fhitiulo:.... 86 Colbome St. SECRETARY-TREASURER . 276 State St. and the Fort Hoskins (Cities Serv­ BOSTON Elgin 5719 Paul HaU I'd like to thank these broHiers James Sbeehao, Agent BlChmond 2-0140 VICTORIA. BC nm cormorant St. ice). ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Dispatcher Bichmond 2-0141 Empire 4531 for their action as responsible Un­ Uoyd Gardner 308'/4 aSrd St. We had food and slopchest beefs GALVESTON Robert XIatthews Claude Siaunone VANCOUVER. BC.......S65 HamUton St. ion, men in carrying out the Union Keith AlMp, Agent Phone 26448 ' Pacific 7824 HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVE on the Irenestar, Holystar, and LAKE CHARLES. Le .1419 Ryan St. SYDNEY. NS .....804 Charlotte St. policy of staying aboard so that a Joe Alglna Phone 6-S744 Purplestar. ^ All stores and slop- Leroy Clarke. Agent Phone 6346 patrolman can check up and see 1 South Lawrence St. BAGOTVILLE. Quebee 20 Elgin St. SUP chests were supplied. Minor repairs MOBILE Cal Tanner. Agent Phone 2-1754 Phone; 545 that everything has been propcnp .; 16 Merchant St. THOROLD. Ontario NEW ORLEANS 523 BienvUle St. HONOLULU 37 Ormont St. were done on the Holystar, and one Lindsey ' Phone 56777 WUliame. Agent Phone: 3-3202 handled. These men were anxious 822 N^ W. Everett St. QUEBEC of the two lifeboats on the Purple­ Magnolia 61126113 PORTLAND 113 Cot# De Montague to get ashore, which was a natural Beacon 4^ NEW VORK 875 4tb^ve.. Brooklyn Quebee Pbone; 2-7078 star was fixed before she left port. 257 Stb St. SAINT JOHN STerllng 8-4670 RICHMOND. CALIF 177 Prince WUUam St. thing, but they stuck around until Phone 2509 127-129 Bank St. NB Jlione: 2-3049 It could not be launched, but that NORFOLK 450 Herrlaon St. I finished my assignment. Ren Reef. Agent Phone 4-1083 SAN FRANCISCO has all been taken care of by the PHILADELPHIA Great Lakes District 837 Market St. sEATn.. Here's hoping that those wha S. CarduUo Agent Market 7-163.5 ;.133 W. Fletcher repair job. . Main (oao ALPENA PORT ARTHUR 411 Austin St. Phone: 1238W didn't return will understand the WILMINGTON 805 Marine Ave. Don miton, R». Phone 4-2341 Movies Strock 180 Main St. Terminal 4-31.31 BUFFALO. _ SAN FRANCISCO .......450 Harrison St. Phone; Cleveland 7391 importance of not paying off with­ 678 4ta Douglas 2-5175 NEW YORK Local 150 lATSS is on strike H. J. Fischer. Agent CLEVELAND.,.:...734 Lekeelde Ave.. NE out a patrolman, and if the occa­ SAN JUAN. PR 252 Poncrde Leon mone; Main 16147 against various drive-in movie the­ Sal Colis. Agent DETROIT 1038 3rd St. sion arises again, will take tiit Canadian District ' Abercorn St. aters. We have offered say help same action as the brothers aaenAgent ^ ^ ^^^^ne 3-1728 MONTREAL.......634 St. James St. Weet Maiden Vietory Tops After Ran Te Far East Good Shipping Hold Likoly For Fnlnro . The Palrolnan ' Says... Strike Help Offered To Local Movie Union V-ii' : SiV HALL DIRECTORY Bi 't . • ••.. .1 , . 1 I • ; jMAmoatiio! •. CidiM I"! 311s e •i'lw f I ^ ^'ir? -! ^ ^ ^1 ? > K 'i �SEAFARERS Jsumarr 23, 19S3 LOG Paee Thirteca '•AI PORT REPORTS Son Francisco:' Intercoaslals HoM U|i Coast Sfiipping For the last f.ew weeks shipping has been holding its own with all of our replacements going on the intercoastals that hit the port. It looks as if the next couple of weeks are going to be about the same with nothing at this time sched­ uled to hit the port for a payoff. However, we received word from the Waterman company here that there will be three and possibly four Waterman ships hitting Seat­ tle between now and Jan. 28. Any­ one wanting to ship in a hurry - should be able to make it to^ Seattle as the' beach there is clear at the pres­ ent time. Some of the brothers current­ ly in the San Francisco Marine Hospital include D. Sorensen, Pe­ ter Smith, Ne­ Conrad ville Sykes, Eddie Ho, Jacob Levin, George Crosby and E. Deluc. I am sure a few words from their buddies and ship­ mates would make these Seafarers mighty happy. It goes without say­ ing that they would appreciate a line or two or a friendly word from a familiar voice. I would sug­ gest that some of the membership drop in the hospital to see them, or at least write. . A few of the oldtimers sweat­ ing the beach out now hoping for a Korea run are 0. Lynsky, E. G. Conrad, L. Palmer, A. Pickur, S. Torina, W. Pennington, J. E. Moore, T. E. Foster, Ted Thomp­ son, and Ralph Moisant. H. J. Fischer San Francisco Port Agent ^ New York: Qiarlelfe Crew'Happy, Co. Settlet Gear Barf Shipping and business have con­ tinued good for the past two weeks. Although we have quite a large number of men on the beach, this is not an indication of poor ship­ ping. Some men who intended to stay ashore for the holidays did not bother to register until after New Years. The Dolphin's Nikoklis has been brought out of lay-up and at the present time all of the shjps which were laid up in the New York area have been taken out of idle status. The following ships \yere paid off: Frances, Beatrice, Hilton, Puerto Rico, Evelyn, Suzanne, Ines, Jean, Elizabeth, and Dorothy (Bull); Seatrain New Jersey. (Seatrain); Hurricane, War Hawk, Aza­ lea City, Andrew Jackson, and Afoundria (Waterman); Cantigny, Royal Oak, French Creek, and Logans Fort (Cities Service); Quar­ tette, Trinity, and Michael (Carras); Catherine (Trans Fuel); Steel Navigator and Steel Chemist (Isth­ mian); Sweetwater and Potrero Hills (Martrade); -The Cabins (Mathiasen); Greece Victory (South • Atlantic); Robin Gray (Robin); and Coeur. d'Alene Victory (Victory Carriers). Nine Slgn-Ons Ships signing on were the Warhawk, Hurricane, Sweetwater, The Cabins, Steel Chemist, and Greece Victory, and the Robin Locksley and Comhusker Mariner (Robin), and the Catherine of Transfuel. In-trapsits were the Alcoa Planter (Alcoa); Portmar (Calmar); Seatrain Texas, Georgia, Savannah, and New Jersey (Seatrain); Antinous» Chickasaw and Iberville (Wa-. : .fiawdaiBB#- •,*' •. terman); Anniston City and Steel Age (Isthmian). All of the ships wei*e paid off with a minimum of beefs with the exception of the crew of the Quar­ tette. This crew was flown back from Honolulu on tourist class tickets so the Union demanded the difference between tourist class and first class tickets, which amounted to $118. Also, because the ship did not sink and a salvage tug took all of the boys' gear off, the company did not want to pay the money for the loss of clothes. Some of the men had part of their gear missing or damaged so we told the company we would settle for $200 per man, for loss of clothes. This has all been collected now and everyone is happy. The voting on officials for the next two years ended on Decem­ ber 31, and tallying committees were elected in ail ports. We should have their report in time for the meeting of January 28. We will then know the good news, as the case may be. Claude Simmons Asst. Sec.-Treas. 4. 3) i Tampa: Crews Like Soathern Ships, Food, Weather For the past two. weeks shipping has been holding its own. It might drop off a bit in the coming perio<i. but it will still be fair shipping for bookmembers, in all probabil­ ity, out of Tampa. The DeSoto came in on her coastwise run. The Florida is still making the old Senorita run down to Havana, Cuba. The boys all look for her about vacation time as the rum flows freely and the girls are all young. At least there is no snow or ice down there. The Southern Districts and the Edith came by to top off as the docks in Boca Grande were put out of order temporarily by a train falling through the docks. Most of the crew were happy because there were quite a few from Tampa aboard. The Ponce was in not long ago, and speaking of food, that's one ship where you really get it. Our old "Chef" Frenchy Michelet sure could pick up some pointers from that ship. They put out some of the food that Miehelet stays awake and dreams about nights. Not only is the food tops, but the delegates usually bring her in clear of all beefs. This is another scow that makes the winter run in good, oid warm weather to Puerto Rico and Miami. Try her sometime and you will never have cause to regret it Ray White Tampa Port Agent Baliimore: New Hall Promises To Be Best Of All After a hectic month, shipping slowed down somewhat in the past two weeks. Though it could not be called a bad shipping period with .several ships due to payoff in this port in the next two weeks, it would appear to be booming for this period. Since the last meeting we had 20 ships payoff, 10 ships sign-on, and 10 more in-transit. The beefs have been noticeably few and small and were handled without too much trouble. The crews are to be com­ plimented on bringing in ships in this fashion. All brothers, how­ ever, are urgently requested once again to read that section of the constitution dealing with missing ship and watches. These actions can very easily result in charges. Tops in tlife news hereabouts, taking priority over all other de­ velopments, is the strike against the city of Baltimore by the Mu­ nicipal Employees, Local 825 of the Teamsters Union. These work­ ers consist of truck drivers, garbagemen, engineers, and school janitors. So far as we 'can see, with the exception of the school janitors, the strike has been 100 per cent effective as far as the striking employees are ccncemed. Need Increase • It is a rather deplorable situa­ tion since there is no question but what these people are entitled to a fair increase. Even though they are organized, they are getting less than unorganized laborers in all sections of the city. It is hard to believe that men who handle garbage and do other unsavory work are receiving only $1.19V4 an hour. This is indeed inexcusable after watching the Mayor allow himself to be given a $10,000 an­ nual increase in pay and allow other fop echelon city brass com­ parable increases. As a means of additional expen­ diture, it is my understanding that the city has guar­ anteed to put up their share in building the new $5,000,000 State Municipal Build­ ing here In Bal­ timore. The member­ ship here in Bal­ timore went on Tryon record last night to support these people morally, physically, and financially. We hope they win their strike. The fellows around here are an­ ticipating* the enjoyment they will get in our new home. There is no question in any of their minds, after going over the plans and see­ ing a picture of how the new build­ ing will look, that it will be one of the best union halls on this or any other coast. It certainly will be appreciated to the fullest, since it will be quite a contrast to what we had been used to for the past 10 years. It will indeed be a pleas­ ure to move into a new building such as this is expected to be. In roaming around the hall, we noticed quite a few of our older brothers who are waiting for the next trip and are busy discussing the last one. Just to name a few we saw: Charles Ray, Tom Foster, Cecil Wallech, Richard Roberts, Walter Walsh, Luby O'Neal, Jacob Cook, Joseph Shea, Larry Tryon, George Bauer, Ira Kilgore, Adam Buchacz, Joe Kerrigan, C. J. Knight, Joe Merkel, Floyd Hillier, and Francis Jeffords. Earl Sheppard Baltimore Port Agent 4 Savannah: Norfolk Savannah ... Tampa ....< MobUe ..... New Orleans Galveston' .. West CoasI ^ 4'otala 4... t REG. DECK 21 148 48 154 22 12 15 43 81 83 62 689 f',- '• • w. H' REG. REG. TOTAL ENGINE STEW. REG. 40 12 1 418 129 141 35 123 40 390 , 117 119 • 53 11 20 29 6 11 19 47 13 100 26 31 181 58 42-'216 80 53 70 200 68 588 520 1,797 4 CoBsliiutlon Allows All Men Same Rights For the past two weeks ship­ ping has been stable in this port and holding hs own, however, the prospects for the coming fortnight hold considerable promise. Ships due in for a payoff in this period include the Southland and Southwind of South Atlantic lines, with the possibility of the Strathbay (Strathmore) coming out of idle ,^status and crewing up. The Southland will take a few men, undoubtedly, and the Southwind will be needing a few replacements among the crewmembers. The following ships were in port in-transit: Seatrain New York and Savannah (Seatrain); Mission So­ lano (SUP); Southport (South At­ lantic): Southern (bounties (South­ ern Trading); Bienville (Water­ man), and Isthmian's Steel Execu­ tive. The membership was urged to remember that under the new con­ stitution of the Union, any member can nominate himself to any com­ mittee or official job at any time We had the pleasure of meeting with some of the crew of the At­ lantic Coast (Atlantic Refining) last week. We are making con­ siderable gain in organizing this outfit, but we will need all the support we can muster before we will be able to bring them under the banner of the SlU. It is neces­ sary for every member to back this organizational drive. E. B. Tilley Savaimah Port Agent Shipping Figures December 31. to January PORT Boston New York ... Philadelphia '. 4 SHIP. DECK 26 123 55 95 6 7 6 29 97 68 51 563 • .Si; Galveston: No LeI-Up Expeeied in Port's Shipping For the past two weeks shipping has been very good, and there are no signs of a let-up ahead for the next period. We had two ships pay off and four sign on since the last meet­ ing. Paying off were the Lucile Bloomfield (Bloomfield); and the Carroll Victory (South Atlantic). Both ships signed on again in addi­ tion to the Com­ pass of Compass and Kea's Bu­ nion. In- transits were the Seatrain New -Jersey, Clary Georgia, Texas, Louisiana (Seatrain); Trinity, Bu­ nion, Royal Oak, and Alexandra; Del Monte, Del Sol, and Del Valle (Mississippi); -Steel Flyer and Steel Executive (Isthmian); the Warrior and The Cabins. These ships came in with no major beefs and the few minor beefs outstanding were settled to the satisfaction of all concerned. A typical SlU man is Alec Clary who has received a full book in the Union through the Atlantic Drive. He was on the Robert Tuttie for six months, but at present he is on vacation to celebrate his new acquisition of the SIU book. He says he is going back to At­ lantic after his vacation to finish the job in the organizing drive. Men in the Marine Hospital at present include W. W. Currier, E. S. Samia, and B. Caldwell, all of whom would appreciate a word of cheer from their shipmates. Keith Alsop Galveston Port Agent 4 4 Lake Chartes: 4 Rated Crewman Have No Tronble Shipping We notice by some slackening of shipping that the holidays are about over. Fifty-four men were shipped in all departments, with future shipping prospects promis­ ing. Although fewer men were shipped in the past two weeks, rated men have had little trouble in getting out. The ABs, we no­ tice, are not rushing themselves to le^ve this haven of sunshine and balmy breezes. Book ABs stayed ashore for an average of 10 days, permitmen lingered a little longer, 12 days. There are enough men registered in all departments at present to handle all calls if shipping continues at its current pace. Ships calling here were the Lone Jack, Winter Hill, Paoli, Archers Hope, Cantigny, Chiwawa, Govern­ ment Camp, and Bents Fort, all of Cities Service, and Trafalgar's Federal and Republic. For the 14 most part these ships were clean SHIP. SHIP. TOTAL with the crews ^ing a good job ENG. STEW. SHIPPED on all vessels. We would like to point out to the 84 28 30 membership that a good habit to 359 123 113 form is that of keeping dues paid, 135 43 37 up in advance. More than one man has forsaken these fields for green­ 243 .81 67 er pastures only to find that the 21* 4 11 good job he was after was the 13 3 6 one he had left. 3 10 1 Dui'ing the week we were sad­ dened by the death of one of our 73 18' 26 members, David L. Bass. His fu­ 58 94 249 neral was attended by friends and 55 184 61 members of the SIU in Lake Charles. 54 52 157 Leroy Clarke Lake Charles Fert Agent 530 438 1,531 .jM. V .-a ?V ' oh'tina tj.fj.i at' , A( '.'f. ' '1 '-r �Vage Fonrteen SEAFARERS Pitfalls Of Atlantic Shipping U'-. • k\ LOG JuiauT 23. 1958 Seafarers In Actlan Character judgment is one of the stronger traits of seaman M. W. Jackson, he writes from aboard the Atlantic Importer. He gained this characteristic through the experience of living, but he steadfastly refused to name his sources of information on the grounds it •••"might tend to incriminate Christmas and New Year's, the Atlantic) pointed cut to his ship­ holiday season, is the time when mates at their last shipboard meet-"" him. Aloha To Hawaiian Isles the stewards department on SIU ing that the ship's delegate should The hero of his piece is Joe ships really takes the spotlight. It's check with the steward before Blurpp, a fictitious individual who traditional that the department sailing to see that there's enough is the prototype of all inconsider­ puts out an extra-special feed on of everything on board. It's a ate men on the sea, on the land, those days with a long list of ex­ sound suggestion that should be pertly prepared delicacies that in the air, and on the Atlantic Im­ stack up to the best that any shore- followed regularly on all ships, be­ cause it doesn't do much good to porter. side restaurant can offer^ So it's beef about it when you are a thou­ Most fellows readily adjust them­ not unusual that after the holidays sand miles from nowhere. selves to shipboard life after the the reports start coming in from Ford is one of the Union's ori­ the ships about the swell meals ginal members, joining up in the first week. Joe that the galley gang has dished up. port of Boston on November 22, had only been aboard for three Among stewards who drew praise 1938, just three weeks after the months and s'.ill from their shipmates were Vincent SIU A&G District started func­ hadn't found the Orencio and Frank R. Napoll. tioning. He was born in the Brit­ time to accustom Orencio heads the gang on the ish West Indies in 1909, but now himself to the Steel Vendor (Isthmian). He's 51 lives with his wife in the Bronx, years old and a routine of the NY. . . » >K « « ship. Most of the native of the Phil­ men washed ippine Islands. Consideration for the next crew Vincent is one of their clothes and Jackson that takes over your ship is one Shown aboard the Steel Maker on a run to the Hawaiian Islands took their baths the newer men of the things that makes a good are, left to right, sitting: Alexander, J. Trentacosta, bosun; W. after coming off watch, or in the sailing with the Seafarer and a good Union man. Head, AB; and C. Chiappone, FWT. Standing: J. Shippley, an un­ early evening, but not hero Joe. At SIU, starting in Leonard B. Brown filled that bill identified crew messman, and P. Rubis, OS. that time of the day, .%)e was con­ New York about on the Del Campo (Mississippi) centrating on a bull session or a a year and a half when the crew ago. He lives now poker game. was preparing to pay off her as she NapoU Several hours later when his in Brooklyn, NY, Napoli is in was. going into watch partners were asleep and the bull session lapsed into si­ charge of the feeding aboard the the shipyard for lence, or his money did not quite Jefferson City Victory (Victory a while. Brown outlast his nerve in the poker Carriers) and from all reports the took the trouble game, Joe "decided he would wash boys are still rubbing their bread­ to pack up all the clothes. He meandered to his room baskets thinking about the fine games and other whistling his favorite ditty. Nois­ Christmas dinner he had for them. recreation equip­ ily, he opened his locker, flipped He also saw to it that the mess- ment that had Brown on the overhead lights, and suc­ room was properly decorated for been bought out of the ship's fund and hauled it ceeded in waking up his foc'sle the festive occasion. Napoli is a native New Yorker, over to the SIU hall for safekeep­ mates who didn't know whether it being born in this town in August ing. When the Del Campo goes was fire and boat drill, abandon 1923. He's been an SIU man since out again, the next crew will be ship, or Inauguration Day. joining the Union in February able to pick up the stuff and make Rummaging through a locker 1947, and stiU lives in New York use of it. full of dirty clothes, Joe found a with his wife, Irene. Brown is a native of America's * * * comic book and read it through. In dairy state, Wisconsin, and oddly the interim, his watch partners fell No stewards department can do enough, was born there on Christ­ asleep again. Finished, Joe gath­ much of a job however, unless it mas Day, 1900. He and his wife live ered up his dirty clothes, banged has proper and adequate stores to in New Orleans right now. Brown Lined around the food table at the Christmas Eve party on the his locker door, slammed the work with. Gladstone Ford, who's sails on deck, and joined the SIU poop deck of the Del Sud are, left to right, back: Dijan, Visser, foc'sle door, and went out like^ a aboard the Carroll Victory (South back in 1942 in the Credent City. Galarza, Galiano, Tex Metting, Wilson, Hancock, and Bartlett. light. Some wish he had. Kneeling: Lo Cigno and Sanky. On Again, Off Again About one hour later, Joe finEveryone thought Chino Sousa was kidding when he first shed washing and decided to take mentioned he was going to be married, reports the Del Norte This is Africa—this is Beira; wide streets, modern stores a bath. Returning td his foc'sle, Navigator, the publication of the Mississippi Line ship, and expensive commodities; a beautiful paradise on the fringe Joe ran true to form. On went the This happened about "•"4' six of the Mozambique jungle, reports Seafarer Harry Kronmel. lights, bang went the locker door, favor the double entry as a parlay trips ago, and at that time the Only a few hundred miles'^clack, clack, clack, went his shower betting was 100-1 that he In the matrimonial race. As this is written, it is one day from the Equator, this city shoes. Then the lights went off would never see the inside of a swelters during the day and after Christmas. A. day when church. By the end of that voyage, presents the uncommon sight of friends and relatives come to the again, the watch went to sleep, and about 10 percent of the crew were house. Home? So far and so un­ Joe went to cleanse his soul—we deserted streets to the temperate of the opinion that he would really The two million readers of the zone Wanderer. At night, when the real. And what goes with Christ­ hoped. Dally News, largest circulation take the fatal step. He continued mas? Remember that cold, nippy cool breezes float in from the In­ Twenty minutes later Joe com­ on Into the next trip with the same newspaper in New York City, be­ dian Ocean, the populace of Beira morning long ago? A beautiful pleted his shower and returned to propaganda, and by the end of the came acquainted with the SEA­ white world; presents; a feeling of can be seen walking about and the scene of the crime. On went run, and by dint of hard talking, FARERS LOG last week if they staring at the strange Americanos. being'^glad to be alive. Christmas were not aware of it previously. the bunk light again and the cul­ the odds dropped down to 50-1. at home. What a glorious feeling, Moviegoers ' 'Bewitched' prit proceeded to dry himself ac­ In Michael O'Brien's column Two movie houses are the local but not to be had in 1932. When the next voyage started companied by the constant clack­ "On Kings and Queens" was a ref­ establishments most frequented by A Seafarer is much closer to saw accounts of his erence to . the men of the SIU as the members of the Robin Trent. things out here. The sky, water, ing of his shower shoes. After ap­ and,everyone engagement in the New Orleans the columnist quoted from the In­ Kronmel says. The system used and the heat—Christmas Day on plying powder liberally until his papers and in the Navigator, most quiring Seafar.er column of the watch partners were on the verge by these houses is typical of most the hook outside of Beira. of the boys were bewildered if not LOG. of suffocation, Joe, in one great foreign cinemas. At 8:30 P.M. sharp bothered and bewitched, some of leap, propelled himself from the The question of the day was the show begins with a Movietone them actually believing that Chino whether seamen, who reputedly light switch clear across the room Army Seafarer News in Portuguese. About three onto a top bunk. He did this with would eventually get married. The had a "girl in every port," agreed shorts follow, usually produced in such vigor that the man who slept fact that It might happen in 1982, with the saying: "To be happy, America during prehistoric ti^s. beneath him thought nothing less as some thought probable, did not don't marry a beautiful woman." This particular night Willie Rew­ O'Brien quoted four of the six than a collision could have caused affect the odds. Time Was not of ard, the late and great comedian, the essence, although results were. Seafarers directly, crediting their the jolt. was seen in one of his hilarious For the next cotiple of voyages words to each, while lumping two skits on Dr. Pierre Ginsberg. Al­ Has A Cure the odds on the maybe-yes, maybe- others together as a mass commu­ though this short^as produced in Jackson has been fi.guring out a no nuptials fluctuated. The betting nique' on womanhood. 1937, Willie Howard's great talents remedy for the situation afid thinks got heavier as time went on, but, Of the four quoted directly. Rex have not aged one iota. that he. has come up with an idea and it must be said, Chino never Coote and Karl Karlsson lined up The beer in Beira is excellent, as for curing Joe of his inconsiderate- soiled the holy institution of wedr against bachelors Arthur Harris and it is in all Portuguese East Africa, practices which have more perma­ lock by wagering upon the outcome John Fitzgerald In the battle of the and very cold, too. Any soft drink nency than legality. He wants to of his own intentions. He didn't sexes. Coote and Karlsson shared is guaranteed to . be ice cold and purchase the blade of a guillotine think it was sporting, since he had the belief, in effect, that beautiful very refreshing, thanks to Ameri­ from some museum dealing in the inside rail in the race and was women are more trouble than they can deep freezes imported to keep French lore and install It above his own tout when it came to tip­ are worth. Fitzgerald wanted some­ the drinks cooler than the country. the foc'sle door some night upon ping off the result. one he could look at in the morn­ The Portuguese in Beira keep retiring: Comes hero Joe to open Those of :the crew who have met ing without blanching, and Harris mostly to themselves, but they the foc'sle door upon his nocturnal Chino's choice are singing her said one should "not only marry a prove to be very nice people who annoyances and swish! Problem praises and are of the opinion that beautiful woman, biit one that is go out of their way to please when is solved. he has every reason to get married. rich." ^ occasions demand their coming in Cal James, long-time Seafarer .Of course. Jackson Is kidding, The odds no longer show any fluc­ O'Brien, previously of the belief, touch with strangeis. This is who received draft call, re­ but, In lieu of a sounder sugges­ tuation, with the wagering reduced that sailors were the final word gratifying to a Se^arer who gets cently paid a visit to the New tion, he is happy dreaming about to ma^age-and-out in favor of when it came to women, was thor-. used to rough handling in most York Hall while,- oh ah Army cuUing up old grouches with his Chino: At last report, there ,was oughly Confdsed at the divergence' foreign ports. furlough. none; but indications , seemed to of oj^lon among the men. ." hero, Joe. '.ri' Suds And Spices On The Dei Sud Africa Has American Touch Sonsa Satirises Shipmates *NewS'worthy kSKy •fc: m:- •^ • �X'-^Y-''/fir- I^W»»USS SEAFARERS Pace Fifteea LOG Sea Escapades On Stormy Niyht By SEAFARERS LOG Photo Editor In a two dimensional picture, any feeling of depth it may hav§ is the result of an illusion created by the photographer. If the illusion is well handled, the piicture is convincing because various objects seem to have realistic roundness and volume, and the eye is aware of space existing all around the principal images. If the illusion is. poor, the picture appears fiat, lifeless, and unlike what the human eye Is accus­ tomed to seeing. Most photos giving the illusion of depth are created by one of the following seven methods. Interrnptinc forms—By including something massive or any inter­ rupting form in the immediate foreground, an illusion of tremendous depth is given to the overall photo. While foreground objects need not be complete to be effective, their identity should never be so puz­ zling as to steal the viewer's interest from the main subject. Keep your lens opening small so that foreground and background are in focus. Aperture—This depth-producing illusion Is especially effective. With the foreground lighted for detail, one looks through a porthole or doorway to the subject in the background. If ^he foreground were unlighted and lacking in detail the subject would appear framed and the picture would lose much of its depth. Scaled—If one person in a print appears four times the size of a - second person the smaller object seems farther away because the dif­ ference in scale produces an illusion of depth. This principle of size in relation to distance is very useful in landscapes or seascapes where trees, ships, buildings and the like are spaced so that miles of country­ side or ocean appear to have been photographed in depth.' Separation of planes—When light falls evenly On a series of plane surfaces, one plane tends to merge with another until the photograph appears flat and two dimensional. However when one side is in shadow so that separation between light and dark exists an illusion of depth ekists. Recession from dark to Ueht—Dark tones tend to advance in a pic­ ture while light tones tend to recede. That is why we light the back­ ground in a portrait study—to create space behind the subject. Similarly the illusion of depth in a landscape is strengthened when aerial haze causes distant objects to become progressively lighter the fai'ther they are from the camera lens. Perspective lines—This is probably the most familiar device for obtaining an illusion of depth. Sidewalks narrowing towards the hori­ zon, the lines of a skyscraper converging" upward, telephone or fence poles stretching away into the di.stance are all classic examples of the use of perspective lines to provide a feeling of space and depth. Selective focus—When objects are photographed at short range, it is sometimes possible to acquii-e an illusion of depth in the photo only by throwing everything except the principal subject out of focus. For those who use long focus lenses, selective focus is no problem because of their shallow depth. Users of miniature cameras with their short lenses can generally use a combination of fast shutter speed and a very large aperture to limit depth of field. You've probably tried one or two of the above methods. Try some of the others. , 4. t 4. This column welcomes any letters or inquiries you may have con­ cerning photography. If you- have any problems about picture-taking, whether it be data about filters, flash attachments, cameras themselves, or just about techniques for taking the best type of pictures, just write a letter to us and we'll do our best to give you the answers. Many Seafai-ers have opportunities to get some good camera buys during their travels. If you have any questions about the best type of camera to buy for your needs, give us an idea of the type of pictures that you usually take, and we'll try to suggest the best type of camera for you to buy. If you already have a camera, but would like some help in picking out the right attachments to go with it, we'll be glad to help. So, if you have any questions, just send them along. LOG-A-RHYTHM; The Ali^xandra had rough weather on a recent coastwise trip—^not a hurricane, but quite a blow, in its own right. Sometimes strange things occur in those circumstances, according to bosun Thurston J. Lewis. It was surpising to look out possible at the others. Not he, "84!" said the mate without a smile, and Lewis recorded the fig­ the porthole and see the moon though. He took tliem alL shining full and serene over Lewis stood by to write down ure. a chaotic sea. Hie poor Alexandra the temperatures of the cargo Just then, for reasons more aes­ was rolling, pitching and groaning, holds and to warn the mate when thetic than practical, Lewis glanced but surging doggedly ahead, shak­ a sea came aboard which threat­ about to see what had happened ing the thunderous bolts of the. ened to push him overboard or to the moon. It was gone and the ocean off her shoulders and keep­ knock him. down. All but the No. sea pounded at the glass of the ing her nose pointed for her port 4 starboard was done, and Lewis porthole as he went below deck;?. of call. was just writing down the No. 4 The sea liked him and wanted to The ship had a new chief mate center when a big, cold, green sea get cozy, but he wasn't quite ready and a new captain on the run. The came aboard and bombarded the —she had such cold shoulders, he mate was duty struck. Ordinarily, No. 4 starboard tanktop. It grabbed felt. when taking cargo temperatures in angrily at the radar mast and Unlevel Sea Level rough, cold weather, the previous shook it up a bit. Below deck, the hosun heard a mate would check some of tlie "I bet I can guess the tempera­ splashing and rusljed over to see tanks and guess as accurately as ture of that one," Lewis said. water pourinj down the ladder from the deck above. He checked the door and it was dogged down tight, but with tons of water pound­ ing against it, something had to give. The sea had too much re­ serve power, but no damage was done. They had to bale water out of the passageway twice mat day. The watertight doors were not so tight. On the outside passageway 30 feet above sea level—^there's no such thing as sea level under those conditions—a mad river of water raced overhead to cascade over the lee side of the ship. Spots of Seafarer Thomas Dugan shown before and after "Operation Shave." • light, like giant lightning bugs, Leading him to barber are R. H. Schaffner, left, and Dan Munro. darted merrily alongside the ship and jumped devilishly back into After a recent episode which took place in the New York the sea. hiring hall. Seafarer Thomas Dugan is beginning to believe There is talk at those times that that the birds and beasts of the field have the right idea when seafarers turn. into sea gulls after it comes to protective cover-> they -have passed their last sea listening seaman could not seem to buoy. There were many sea gulls ing for camouflage. The soon-to-be-33-year-old place the face. The voice was fa­ in the wake of the ship at the tail seaman (in seven days) hit New miliar enough, but 20 minutes and end of the storm. Later, the crew York with a reddish-brown three- several beers elapsed before the threw corn bread and flying fish light began to dawn. Dugan, him­ at them, and they caught them in inch beard and registered for work self began to have his doubts about mid-air. The cook threw a piece after a seven-week trip on the whether he had the right man, but of scrap meat over and two sea Omega. No sooner did he reach the entire matter was cleared up gulls swallowed opposite ends of the hall than things began to hap­ in short order. it and fought for tlie middle. It pen. Into The Bashes was evident there was no love lost With his registration completed, L'affaire beard had its beginning between them. One swallowed Dugan meandered down to the Port O'Call bar for a few conviv­ back on September 25 when harder and faster than the other, ial moments .with some friends. Dugan, who has been sailing the pulling the meat out of his adver­ Once there, he struck up a con­ SlU for two years as a deck engi­ sary's crrw and downing the whole versation with a strange Seafarer. neer and an oiler after 11 years' of it. With the sounds of the storm They talked for hours about shoes sea experience, entered the hos­ and ships and overtime, then went pital in New Orleans. Dugan told still-lingering on the breeze, strange their separate ways. 'The denoue­ the medics he wouldn't shave until voices seemed to be heard, or at ment came two days later, after he was released, which was on No­ least imagined, by the crewmemDugan visited the barber for the vember 19. That Tar gone, Dugan bers, Lewis reported. Two of the decided to turn the beard into a sea gulls seemed to> be talking first time in 15^ weeks. Encountering h i s new-found real job and signed on the Omega about the last Harvard-Yale boat friend at the same rendezvous for Liverpool, England, with an race; after a lapse of 48 hours, Dugan eight-week growth. "Who won?" one asked. To top it off, Dugan claims it is eased once more into languid con­ "Harvard," said the other talka­ versation. However, his words fell an idle rumor that his beard had tive. gull. anything to do with the fire at the upon uncomprehending ears as the hiring hall on the day that he reg­ "Darn it;" said the first. "I istered. He knows his beard was a dropped gll I had on Yale." hot issue for awhile, but not to Gulls are peculiarly talented that way. that •degree. Disguise Defies Detection Rotary Shipping To The SIU Fleet By Lige I've sailed on the Bull Line to sunny San Juan, As boasiwain and steward, below, A Mathiasen to the La Maunhawn, And a Delta to suave Rio. Now let's discuss the Seatrain, Seatraders and the rest. For when you sail with Seafarers, You only sail the best. A Smith & Johnson to La Belle de France, An Orion was carrying the mail. On 041 Alcoa then I look a chance. On that lonely bauxite trail. Oh, grits and gravy, with a roll of the wheel,' It's a must on the Waterman Line, Blackeyed peas, and all Mobile, The biggest red beans are mine, • t An Isthmian tub through the wild Wang Pu, Where snipers, they lay'in wait, .To on Ore Line ship I said adieu, for romance 1 took,the gate. I've read some deep sea stories. Of glory , and of toil. And now'we'll get Atlantic, Which carries gas and oil. The Equator, it calls to a Robin Line guy. Who has waited,', lingered for long, StMng away with a long drawn sigh. For Capetown and Durban and song, ' So we'll settle for a contract, A seaman's dream come true. They'll get it, I am certain, Atlantic, you, you, you. Bioci^hesier craft with gleaming stacks, Rendnd with quite a few And Calmar, on ewutgX merJ V*' < So Umg for now, but not goodbye, Through storms and strife and rain. From Hell's: Great Gate to Jiapoli,^ fa sin those ships again. (1) If a farmer wanted to plant one seed in every square foot of ground in a field ten yards square, how many seeds would he need: (90), (100), (300), (900)? (2) In Germany he is called the burgomaster, in Scotland the provost; what is he called in the US? O)* How many more red squax*es than black squares are there on a checkerboard? (4) A Martian is supposed to inhabit Mars. Where does a tellui-ian live? • (5) What measurement on the calendar is calculated from the time it takes the moon to circle the earth: (day), (week), (month), (year)? (6) How can the numbers one through 16 be made to fit the square so that they add up to 34 in all directions—up and down, diagonally and across? (7) Does tooth decay always wox*k from the out­ side inward, or does it sometimes work from the inside outwai'd? (8) Is an emolument a salary, a liquid prepara­ tion, a thkk heavy paste or another word for a relish? (9) MThen a man Is married to more than one wife, he is said to have committed polygamy. What is this called in the case of a woman with more than one hu.sband? (10) A man walks one mile at the rate of txvo miles per hodr, and then rides four miles at the rate of eight miles per hour. How long does it tak^ him tp cover five miles? (Quiz Answers On Page 18) :iiX; li. �SIEAFARERS Pair* Sixteen *Mad Bear^ Plans Return To Hall To the Editor: . I wish to extend to you and your staff my wholehearted thanks and the thanks of my people for the way in which you treated us on our visit to headquarters last Sep­ tember. I was grateful for the publicity given us in your October 3, 1952 issue of the LOG ("Injuns Storm Headquarters, Mad Bear Leads "Em"). As you probably Icnow, the City of New York has proclaimed Sep­ tember 26-27 as American Indian Day, in gratitude for our welcom­ ing of the Pilgrims, to the Island of Manhattan, which we later sold to Peter Minuit for the small siun of approximately $24. Indians to Entertain Seafarers We shall return to New York to celebrate this event every year. As we are going to be in New York City, I would like very much F- ^• LOG JanoM7 2S» USa; L E T T E R S Congtatulatep I' $117 Oil Contract will not deliver our mail to us. We To the Editor: were over there for four months I just received the LOG with the and I don't believe that there were copy of the new contract, and I' four letters received by the crew. would like to add my congratula­ To the Editor: This letter is in appreciation of We were at Inchon for 12 days tions by saying that I think it's the fine time had at the opening withdut as much as a post card, tops. of the Seven Seas Room by Brother and the same applied at Kunsan. When I was drafted into the Gaston Gourd, of the SIU Cana­ The MSTS told us our mall was in Army, I never dreamed of so many dian District, and myself. I want Punsan and we couldn't receive it new benefits as the" good old SIU to thank Brother until we arrived at Sasabo, Japan. has won its members in such a Ed Mooney, man­ We were at Kunsan for 14 days short time. I expect to be sailing ager of the Room and during that time the com­ again in about six months. and the Port mander of the post had two meet­ I would also like to say that I O'CaU nightclub, ings with the enlisted personnel hope all the brothers had a Merry • t, ^ for the fine tabio and his mafn topic was merchant Christmas and New^Year's, Keep we had that eve­ seamen. He did his utmost to con­ up the good work. ning. Cecil Futch vey to the men that seamen were I left New the lowest form of humanity that To the Editor: a, 4 4 York September existed and that they should not I am writing this in the hopes 11 on the Robin associate with the likes of us. This ViUabol that I may obtain some back issues Wentley and on of the LOG that carried the. new my return in November the Seven commander, incidentally, is Colo­ contract. Here at Bonebrala Sem­ Seas Room was closed—but we nel E. H. Tinkham, who resides in To the Editor: , ' inary there is a course in labor had a swell time at headquarters Braintree, Mass., just a few miles Raymond Long, a member in " from Boston where this ship relations, and I would like to prove just the same. good standing, passed away in his crewed up. Taking a poll of the to many skeptics that the SIU has This is my second trip to South while in San Francisco. He been a leader in its field and show Africa on the Robin Wentley and crew, I haven't found one man who sleep was survived by his mother in would, like to make another trip the gains it has obtained for' its I'm always looking forward to Penang. Raymond ~ was an old to Korea under existing conditions. membership through collective good friendship at the Port O'Call. member of the SIU and a fine While at Inchon, Brother James bargaining. Keep up the good work and I hope Downey passed away on the Hey- shipmate. We, the crew of the Steel It has been quite some time since all had a Meiry Christmas and a wood Broun. He was a man whom Admiral, know that he will be I last went to sea, having retired Happy New Year. quite a few of us had known or missed by many other of his old my SIU book some years back. Pedro ViUabol sailed with and we couldn't get shipmates as we miss him. His With every issue I receive of the 4" 4" t transportation to go over and pay laugh and joyful smile will be re­ LOG I relive those days. I thank our respects, even though the Ship membered always by his friends. the Union for the opportunity to was less than a mile away. May his new berth be a pleasant observe good trade unionism, We are writing this not for our­ one and may all the ports be good although I didn't realize it at the To the Editor: selves, as we are on our way home, ones. time. but for the other seamen who will All of the members of the crew Crew of Steel Admiral \ Proud of Union of the Steel Rover join me in say­ make that long trip to Korea. We 4 4 4 I am very proud and happy to be ing thanks to our negotiating com­ hope and pray that something can a member of such an organization mittee for a job weU done, as we be done about the treatment of our as thef SIU. The Union has come a think our new contract is the best seamen in the very near future. long way since I went to sea. It has going. Earl Harrison been a tremendous experience for To the Editor: The skipper on this ship is still 4 4 4 me. I hope that the new members shouting about the contract, espe­ We would like to take this op­ do not lose the spirit of the Union. cially about the deck department. portunity to express our sincere I am very glad to see the added The old man and the mate are hav­ appreciation to Mr. Walter Siekbenefits that have been won and ing nightmares over the deck de­ mann and Mr. Tom Gould and all To the Editor: still know that every man is repre­ partment standing gangway watch­ the SIU brothers for sending our I want to say that I've just fin­ sented and every legitimate beef is es. Their latest theme is that it Christmas dinner to our home here ished reading in the December squared away in SIU style. will take a third of the deck de­ 12th LOG the new and exception­ in New York, as my husband was The LOG is my only connection partment to stand the watches. ally interesting clauses in the new too crippled to come to the hall with the sea now and it is greatly "What are we going to do?" Y: a agreement. The table of contents for the dinner. appreciated. Thank you for send­ would think the world is coming at the beginning lists a guy's job We both wish you and the SlU ing me a copy of the new contract. to an end the way they are going and duties rather than a clause brothers a very Prosperous New If it is possible, will you also send on about the gangway watches, number. This, I'm sure, will be of Year. some organizational material as haven't heard them mention any­ great assistance to the delegates in Thank you again. well as. a history of the Union. thing besides that; the skipper also the future. My hat is off to the Mr. and Mrs. George W. Kitchen Thank you very much for your co­ blew his top about having to put committee for these fine improve­ 4 4 4 operation. out the draw before 4 PM. Before ments. Although I am now in the Rev. •Harry E. Hull this, the old man would wait until hospital with a nervous breakdown, (Ed. note: The material you re­ 5 or 5:30 before putting the money I'm hoping to be back in circula­ quested is on its way to you.) out. tion doing my old job in the very Good Feeding Ship i 4To the Editor: near future. Everything is running smoothly Enclosed herewith is the menu I hope that, one and all, you all on this ship. The cooks are some had a Merry Christmas and a Glor­ of the Christmas Day dinner of the of the best that I have ever sailed ious New Year. Marven. The crew as a whole has with. We have a few pretty old wonderful praise for Steward F. R. Rocky Milton To the Editor: on here. In the deck de­ Hicks, claiming that there is not a There's a lot of men sailing with oldtimers 4 4 4 better feeder in the SIU fleet. the SIU who play musical instru­ partment are Charles Bush, the There were no beefs at all on the ments of one kind or another. I've bosun, one of the oldtimers of the SIU, and Barney Larsen and Hen­ ship, proving the old claim that if met quite a few myself on ships ry Put, ABs. In the black gang is they feed good, there is no trouble. who have professional experience oldtimer Pineapple Pete. The deck To the Editor: The captain and all of topside as musicians and played regularly gang on here Perhaps you can help me get came is just about one of in for a lot of praise. for a living before they went to some action started on the issue the best I have been with in some We thought the menu, plus the sea. There must be plenty of other time. of forwarding mail to our seamen. contented might make for a Seafarers with musical background Certainly a man whose mind is little item crew Again I wish to say thanks to in the LOG. The ship whom I haven't met. negotiating committee for a at ease concerning his family is is headed for Korea. I play the drums myself and was our a better working man and far eas­ Crew of Marven ' a member of Musicians Local 802 job well done.Charles (Red) Hall ier to live with. (Ed. note: Thanks for sending in New York before I started sail­ My husband is, at present, em­ us a copy of your menu. However, 4 4 4 ing. What I have in mind is for ployed with the Eastern Steamship it was so long, elaborate and vara bunch of us to get together Line, and has received no mail the ied, that we don't have the room ashore, and play just for Kicks. last two trips. The company holds to reprint it in the LOG.) There would always be enough the mail until he returns to the 4 4 4 men on the beach to form a band To the Editor: States. He doesn't need mail when in case some of us shipped out. We We the crew of the SS Sea- he's only a few hours from home, could call ourselves the Seafarers pender (Orion) have always been but I think they all could some band, or something to that effect, brought up to believe that the con­ when they are gdhef for use a month and maybe if the idea worked out, stitution of the VS declares that two at a time. I certainly would To the Editor: we could play for the Union on all men are created equal, but evi­ or We have reached Inchon, Korea, feel more content if I knew he was special occasions. dently that equality ceases for hearing and received some back copies of froni.me, and I'm sure he If any of the men are Interested merchant seamen who go to Korea, would, too.. the LOG. With interest we read in the idea, I would like them to as the big brass of the Army per­ you please see that this let­ your article about Steve Deri re­ drop a line to the editor of the sonnel sure do not treat us as hu­ terWill to where it will do covering in the Staten Island Hos­ SEAFARERS LOG and let me man beings. We are not allowed the*is.^ected most good. sure there are pital. We the crew of the Ocead know about It. Or else they can shore leave when martial law has other wives andI'm liptte wish him lots of luck on his get in touch with me directly at been lifted. We are allowed to go as, I do. . . ; mothers who feel next voyage whi<A,.we hope, will my home, at 330 West 43d Street, to the hospitals only under Army be in the near future. Mrs. Allan Thome Apartment 17. The telephone num­ escort and just a few merchant Dutch still Jias 1^ girl's picture (Ed. note: The ship your hus­ ber is Circle 5-9782. I just got oft seamen are allowed to attend the band is aboard is owned by the and will sond it to the Union hall the Seatraln New York where I movies twice a week, even though Gbveiiiment-and is under military la ^ew as soon asi. we reach was deck maintenance, and will be four ships may be in the port at control, thus:the Union has found 'a jport in t^-States,, because mailashore for a little while before I the same time. t ; itself mapped in "security" red ii^ it tp tlM ^ta^ from ^re isn't ship agaitu, . ' The ihaU ^Ujatioti^^: tape in. every attempt to get action ' Albert B. Peterson out of this world, as they surely in this matter.) (Kf'tiie ' ' " agree' it is the most wonderful Union and the best Union pub­ lication they ever read, and we are hoping and expecting that the Union will be doing something about the merchant marine pen­ sion and hospitalization for retired seamen. Please change our address on your mailing list, as we moved. Frank C. Lindsay (Ed. note: Our mailing depart­ ment has noted your new address.) Second Trip To SA On Wentley Student Recalls Old Days At Sea Steel Admiral Mourns Shipmate Deeh Department Scares Sl&ipper Thanks SIU For Christmas Dinner Hospitalized^ He Studies Contract ^'-•irf-- ii-.f "Mad Bear" r» to have my people Visit our SIU hall in Brooklyn. This year, we hope you will permit myself 'and my delegation, to entertain you and the rest of the seamen with real honest-to-goodness Indian dances, songs and a little history. We will dress in full Indian regalia for the event. I hope to bring some Indian women to view our beautiful Union hall this time. At the present time I am sailing on the Chilore (Ore). I will be back in Baltimore about the 22nd of January. The enclosed picture of myself was taken aboard the Potrero Hills. Wallace P. Anderson ("Mad Bear") ^ ^ GM Grateful For Memories Of Sea To the Editor: As another little cog in Uncle Sam's Army, taken from the sea to do a land job, I can't be too down on the world at present, be­ cause the Union gave me two hap­ py years on the sea. I worked for a year previous to the Union on Cities Service ships, but I never found a true seaman's life till I joined the Union, with all its benefits to seamen. It hardly seems possible that a Union could do so much ior so n^any seamen in its ranks. I wish that you would please send the LOG over here in Ulm, Germany, to the new address of a seaman-soldier, just waiting to get back to a. Union ship' in '54. Robert Campbell (Ed. note: The LOG is on its way to you.) t t Oldtimers Enjoy Reeeiving LOG To the Editor: We wish to thank you for sendIng^us the LOG. We sure enjoy it and pass it around among the bi^ch of retired old se^en here uritir it's worn out. All hands Full Stomachs Make Crew Happy Wants To Form Seafarers Band Desires Seamen To Receive Mail Raps Army Rule In Korean Ports Best Wishes Go To Siek Brother JS *•"- * Tk - �Jmuury 2S* .195S (Continued from page 3) growth of the Brooklyn Port Coun­ cil of the MTD, which was formed last April 29. At that time, repre­ sentatives of the five international unions affiliated with the MTD met In SIU headquarters apd adopted a program designed to stabilize the then troubied Brookiyn water­ front. By forming a Port Coun­ cil for the entire port, it was feit Agreement Reached On Tankships (Continued from page 3) the new international dateline clause, the nev/ transportation clause, and all the others. Bosun Benefits Departmental working rules have also been improved. In the deck department, the bosun is covered by new reguiations permitting him to be high man on overtime, and calling for him to stand by the windlass where no carpenter is car­ ried. Deck department men will now receive overtime for shifting ship in port. The sections dealing with handling of mooriM lines, paint spray guns and cha^ locker work have been modified. In the engine room, a new set of electrician's rules, similar to those in the freight contract have been written into the tanker agree­ ment, as weii as the penalty for use of carbon tetrachloride. Steward Dept Gains Steward department men will have the advantages of the new manning scale, as well as a pro­ vision calling for division of wages and overtime of absent members. Other sections provide for adequate notice for shifting meals, and over­ time for making ice and butcher­ ing. The 18 companies who are in the process of putting their signa­ tures to the contract include: Cities Service, Cabins Tanker In­ dustries, John M. Carras, Inc., Colonial SS Corp., Epiphany Tank­ ers, Inc., Metro Petroleum Ship­ ping, National Navigation Co., Petrol Tanker Industries, Inc., Philadelphia Marine Corp., Seatrade Corp., State Fuel Corp., Strathmore Shipping Co., Tanker Sag Harbor Corp., Terminal Tanker Industries, Trafalgar SS Corp., Triton Shipping, Inc., US Petro­ leum Carriers, Inc., and Western Tankers, Inc. If ratified by the membership, the provisions in the contract will take effect retroactite to January i, subject to the approval of Wash­ ington. General rules and working rules of the agreement are to be effective three days after ships receive copies of the agreement, and not later than February 1. SEAFARERS that more effective action could be taken rather than by attacking waterfront problems in just one section of the port. Dual Union Blocked The immediate outcome of the Brooklsm Council formation was the elimination of a dual long­ shore organization on the Brook­ lyn waterfront that would have dis­ rupted the functioning of the port. The BrookljTi council also gave valuable assistance to affiliated unions in beefs with employers, including those of lumber han­ dlers on Long Island, harbor fer­ rymen, towboatmen and others. .14-Foint Program The 200 representatives who at­ tended the New York council meeting adopted the 14-point pro­ gram point by point after thorough discussion on all motions. The program, which is viewed as a way of stabilizing' the New York water­ front, upon which over 800,000 per­ sons in New York depend for their livelihoood. Includes the- follow­ ing points: A guarmitee .of internal democ­ racy in all local unions. This would involve holding reguiar membership meetings at ieast once a month, written financiai reports to every meeting, a guaranteed secret ballot on all major issues, a program of information for mem­ bers and encouragement of mem­ bership participation in union affairs. A guarantee of support to af­ filiated unions on dealings with employers. Bans on kickbacks, shakedowns, bribery, pilferage and loan shark­ ing. Officials and union members caught participating in such ac­ tions are to be object to expul­ sion by the member unions in­ volved. Where employers' repre­ sentatives and straw bosses are found guilty of such practices, the member unions pledge to demand their dismissal. A defense of the rights of for­ mer convicts to work on the waterfront and rehabilitate them­ selves, provided the men in ques­ tion do their job honestly. Poll On Shape-Up A_poll of the members of the International Longshoremen's As­ sociation on whether they prefer the shape-up or the alternate ro­ tary hiring system. Such a poll would be conducted by secret ref­ erendum ballot and the member­ ship's decision to be acted on as soon as possible. A study of a possible credit sys­ tem for waterfront workers to make interest-free loans, thus eliminating loan sharks and other unscrupulous loan outfits. A ban on illegal work stoppages that are flagrant violations of bonafide union contracts. Study On Loading A study oi the public loading problem by a committee consist­ ing of three men from each na­ tional union affiliated with the MTD. A pledge to fight against the li­ Page Seventeea LOG censing of waterfront workers as a totalitarian device, , inconsistent with American principles. A recommendation that mem­ ber unions consider realistic limil.<: on their total membership, in pro­ portion to the needs of theii em­ ployers. A request that the national of­ fice of the AFL designate repre sentatives to observe the actions of the New York Port Council. Enforcement of the program is called for by selection of thiee of­ ficials by each of the affiliked unions as representatives to the council. Each of them are to have the power to commit their organi­ zations to the council's progran*. SIU Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall, when presenting the program to the group, said, "The SIU is solidly in back" of this program. We feel that it will go a long way in clearing up the abuses by a few, which have reflected unfavor­ ably on all persons connected with the waterfront." Union's represented at the New York Council meeting were: The SIU, the SUP, the Masters, Mates and Pilots, the International Long­ shoremen's Association, the Broth­ erhood of Marine Engineers, the United Marine Division of the ILA, and the Radio Officers Union. D a a a a • • a KflAKI PANTS a K«AKI SHIRTS • 8UJE WORKSHIPTTS / • FRISKOOEENS a • n • • • a • a • Co Balks, Strike Nets Quick Pact HICKORY SHIRTS C.T?o. SHIRTS WHrrE CRESS SHIRTS SPORT SHIRTS DRESS BELTS KHAKI WEB BELTS TIES SW^T SHIRTS ATHLiTTC SHIRTS ^ T-SHIRTS \ a SHORTS a n a a d • a a • (Continued from page 2) wouidn't continue their work as long as the pickets were around. The result was that four hours later, the SIU had the company's signature on a standard freight agreement. At the same time, the Union got a contract signed by National Waterways, a subsidiary company, which operates the Gen­ eral Patton. One of the issues in the strike concerned Natonal Waterways and another subsidiary* company. Pal­ mer Shipping, both of whom were 13 months behind in their pay­ ments to the Welfare Plan. These operators had to wipe out their de­ linquent accounts, which they did as part of the final agreement. MM&P Beefs Settled Another Maritime Trades De­ partment subsidiary, the Masters, Mates and Pilots, had several long­ standing grievances with these op­ erators. While the ships were tied up the MM&P was able to straighten out its difficulties with the companies to the satisfaction of their membership. In the P&O negotiations the Union is asking for the standard wages and overtime applicable to all other SIU passenger ship op­ erations. BRIERS SWEATERS LU^^AGE WORK SOCKS DRESS SOCK3 LEATHER JACKETS WRmNSFORTROLlO eou'WESTERS RAIMSEAR f ALL YOUR KJEE1>S CAN BE FILLED -FROM A SOU'WESTER TO Ahi ELECTRIC RAZOR . WHATEVER ybO BUY CHEST/ >(t)U CAN BE SURE YDU'KE SETTINS TOP QUALITY <SEAR. AT SUBSTAN­ TIAL SAVINGS. ^SeaChesh UMIO^-OWN6D^4ND UNION-OPERATEP ••. 4%>R'!H6 BENEPTT OF HHC MEMBERSHIP* Bg Bernard Seaman A Well-Rounded Diet Burly SUITS s?o(ftr COATS sMCKs fOPCCATS T>r9£SS6HC^ W0I^€440ES MBY! YOUfeE NOT GOHHA EAT THAT STEAK V; Nl ALONE, ARE YA fff f %• 'x .1 i:if. >> .-i ),• IM.. ,I 11', ii" li';*.-!-,' -I i.i'iV. �race ElcliteeB SEAFARERS LOG A l^eafarer Without A Country. • January ies, 19SS Tally Group Announces A&G Election Winners wrote the embassy in Washington' has had to sign on again, not know­ (Continued from page 2) With lend-lease cargoes booming, and received a favorable reply, but ing what will happen on the return XJS Ships were in need of all the he was afraid to accept, the pass­ voyage. (Continued from page 4) Tampa Agent: Ray White, 4797.* "They didn't let the company pay trained seamen they could get and port. "We talked it over," Mrs. E. Sweeney, 4,437*. Tampa Jplnt Patrolman: Paul ship-jumpers were welcomed with Tarkov said, "and John thought it him," Mrs. Tarkov said, "until the New York Deck Patrolmen Carter, 1406; Eddie Parr, 3574.* would be best not to accept a Sov­ last day before the ship sailed open arms. (three): Adelbert Arnold, 1425; Mobile Agent: Cal Tanner, 5223.* When war came to the US, Tar- iet passport. He didn't want that again. He called me and told me Tom Banning, 3949;* Mike Colucci, kind of citizenship and he was that he had the money but would Mobile Deck Patrolman: George kov registered for the draft but 3890;* John L. Crowley, 1356; Kimbrel, 1083; William J. Morris, was told that he was of more value afraid that once it was issued the have no way of getting it to me un­ Frenchy Ruf, 4283.* 3888.* as a seaman in light of his experi­ Soviet government could claim less the ship came into port dgain. New York Engine Patrolmen some hold on him." The company office was terribly ence. Mobile Engine Patrolman: Rob* As an alternative the Coast embarrassed about it. They apolo­ (three): ,Ted Babkowski, 3855;* Ship Torpedoed Guard gave him a waiver which gized to me about not being able Tom Clark, 3855;* Eddie Eriksen, ert Jordan, 4490.* He went back to sea, manning permitted him to ship without a to pay him, but said there was 1388; Charles Scofield, 1085; Wal­ Mobile Steward Patrolman: Leo the ships that carried materials to passport. Of course, he had his nothing they could do." ter Slekmann, 3854;* Van Whitney, Marsh, 4436.* US forces overseas and to our al­ regular US seamen's papers, plus Just what will happen to Tarkov 992. Mobile Joint Patrolman: Harold lies. On November 15, 1942, while validation, which meant that he re­ now is questionable. The McCarNew York Stewards Patrolmen Fischer, 4106;* Andy Gowder, 848. he was aboard the Azra of the ceived Government clearance in ran Act has been In force such a (three): Isaac Antonio, 430; Allen New Orleans Agent: Llndsey J. Marine Transport line, a German the course of the US security short time that there is not much Bell, 665; Donald Gardner, 1097; Williams, 5231.* sub put a torpedo in her bottom. check on all American-flag sea­ in the way of precedent to act on. Paul Gonsorchik, 3985;* Howard The ship went down in the North men. New Grleans Engine Patrolman: And in framing the^act, no specific Guinier, 3512;* William Jenkins, Atlantic off Halifax, Nova Scotia. That was where matters stood provision was made to cover those 530; Allan Lake, 370; Jose Pacheco, C. M. Tannehill, 4309,* Butch Tarkov and his shipmates were in when Tarkov signed on the Alcoa who had fled Communist-dominat­ Wright, 830. 400; Freddie Stewart, 3920.* the water for 18 hours before he Ranger in October. New Orleans Engine Patrolman; ed countries and were unwilling to New York Joint Patrolmen (six): . was picked up and brought into Buck Stephens, 4935.* When the ship returned to a US return to them. Les Ames, 3562;* Marty Breithoff, Halifax. port after the law had gone into •So in the meanwhile Tarkov, and New Orleans Steward PatfolinaB: As a result of the sinking, Tar­ effect the immigration inspector other seamen in his f>osition will 4307;* Gene Dakin, 1436; Claude Fred R. Hicks, 1564; Herman TroxFisher, 2626; Lou Goffin, 4200;* kov suffered a back injury. He was boarding the ship refused to let have to ride the ships they came clair, 3658.* told to go to a hospital for treat­ him land because he had no pass­ in on, back and forth, until some Reed Humphries, 3920;* Eddie Mooney, 4166;* Ernest Tllley, New Orleans Joint Patrolman: ment but shipped out instead. port. The same thing happened in disposition is made of their cases Leroy Clarke, 4542.* However, his back continued to New York with Tarkov denied pay­ —modem day men without a coun­ 4296;* Ward M. Wallace, 1189. Philadelphia Agent: Blackie CarGalveston Agent: Keith Alsop, bother him with the result that he off and discharge. As a result, he try. dullo, 4603.* 4734.* was unahle to ship for varying Philadelphia Joint Patrolman: periods of time. The time lost as Galvey on Joint Patrolman, Stephen Bergeria, 1280; John Charles Kimball, 4431.* a result of the injury, Mrs. Tarkov Hetzell, 3520.* said, proved costly because it cut into the seatime he accumulated Baltimore Agent: Bull Sheppard, up to September 23, 1950. As a re­ 5233.* sult he is a few months short of the CATHERINE (Dry-Trans.), November having personal laundry service provided Baltimore Deck Patrolman: five years minimum needed for cit­ 20—Chairman, Frank Nakliekl; Secretary, when porttlme permits. Blondie Johnson; 4439.* James A. Waller. Delegates reported no izenship by seamen who are non­ Paul Lombard SUZANNE (Bull), January 5—Chair­ beefs. Discussion was held on improving Baltimore Engine Patrolman: Al resident alien,". man, W. Clark; Secretary, A. Aragones. meat and on the coffee urn. Please let Joseph Puglisl know Stanbury, 4340.* December 30—Chairman, not listed; New screens for portholes will be placed In the fall of 1943, Tarkov be­ Secretary, your present address through the not listed. Discussion was on board ship before sailing. Member Baltimore Steward Patrolman: Personals column in the LOG. came a member of the SIU, joining held on the care of the washing machine. claims the bench in his room has been on the repair list for about three trips, Pat McCann, 4300.* in the port of New York. He con­ 4" 4 SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), De­ but nothing has been done. Keys and tinued to sail SIU until February, cember Baltimore Joint Patrolman: Rex locks will be provided for messroom ice­ 20—Chairman, Fred MusianI; Sec­ Joseph Arnold 1947, when he got married. Tarkov retary, Harry L. Franklin. A few little boxes. E. Dickey, 3543;*'Tled White, 1373. Write to your wife, Moelia were adjusted. Deck then took a shoreside job as a misunderstandings PENNMAR (Calmar), December 28— Norfolk Agent: Rusty Beyeler, Brandao Arnold, 280 Joao Pessoa department painted up the stewards de­ crane operator in Bush Terminal partment like a Christmas tree. Motion Chairman, T. E. Frazler; Secretary, J. F. McCarthy. $53 was collected for the 829; Vie D' India, 361; Harrj' Pitt, St., Santos, Brazil, as soon as posfor the Universal Terminal and was made to have a definite goal for the ship's fund. Vote of thanks went to the 367; Ben Rees, 3547.* fund: a ways and means committee s.ble. stewards department for the excellent Stevedoring Company. His wife, ship's was appointed to study entertainment Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. Re- ( Norfolk Joint Patrolman: James Lydia, was a US citizen who had available aboard ship, with costs, and pair lists prepared by department dele­ these to the crew. Chief engi­ Gus "Swede" Kailsson Bullock, 4243.* come to the US at the age of ten. present neer will be asked if anything can be gates will be submitted to department Please call Gene in New York heads. There should be a clock in the In March 1947 Tarkov made appli­ done to cool off crew's messroom and if crew Savannah Agent: Jeff Morrison, messhall or the recreation room. scupper could be built in the salon at ULster 3-5271. Important. cation for citizenship for himself. pantry. One man missed ship at Long Beach: 4576.* charges Will be made at the payoff. Re­ Worked Shoreside a Year Savannah Joint Patrolman: Moe placement came aboard but left without BEATRICE (Bull), December 14—Chair­ notice. He will be charged, at the payoff. Kenny Cann Brlghtwell, 678; Nevin Ell'ls, 3139; Tarkov worked ashore for a full man, R. Principe; Secretary, G. Ortiz. Please write to Paige Trader, year, with the knowledge and per- Discussion was held on the brother who McKETTRICK HILLS (Western Tank­ James Tucker, 1396. claimed he was hurt on board ship. Laun­ ers)," December 20—Chairman, Vincent 2600 South California Ave., Chi­ ' mission of Immigration authori­ dry needs a new hand wringer. Maffuccl; Secretary, Robert Howland. cago, 111. . ties, while waiting for a hearing Ship's delegate Inspected quarters with on his citizenship application. All STEEL NAVIGATOR (Isthmian), Sep­ the captain for repairs, neatness. Captain 4" i 7—Chairman, Al Aromanes; Sec­ beefed about the dCb-ty linen left around the while, he maintained his SIU tember E. O. Maxwell retary, James Ronlano. Someone should the deck and heads and the jelly and ira^mbership. On February 10, take care of the library and laundry. peanut butter being bad. New stores Contact your daughter, Ruth, at wiU make coffee for 10 AM will be checked by the steward and del­ 1948, he shipped out again, still Pantryman Gear for the following men is 528 No. Main St., Palmer, Mass., as coffeetime. Books wil be bought by the egate to make sure there is enough. Some awaiting word on his application. crew itself. Vote of thanks want to the members need new mattresses, cots. The being held by Waterman SS Co. at soon as possible. department for good food and ship never carries ice. Unanimous vote "Three days later," Mrs. Tarkov stewards service: may it remain the same through of thanks went to a good stewards de­ Pier 6, Bush Terminal, Brooklyn, $ said, "we get a letter that a hear­ the trip. partment, which has done an outstanding NY. Charlie De Faro job of putting out chow. ing had been scheduled. The letter December 28—Chairman, Joseph CorPlease contact Al and Stella A. Di Costa, SS Alawai, 1 Suit Secretary, James Romano. Sick said that if he couldn't make it on ribeau; PAOLl (Cities Service), Dacamber wiper was left In a foreign port. Patrol­ Case'; Waite, SS Alawai, 1 Box, 1 Dagg, former 8 to 12 oiler when Chairman, Norman Kirk; Secretary, Peter the date set, he should notify Im­ man will be a.sked about getting the LOO V. Hammel. Vote of thanks went to the Suit Case; E. R. Buckley, SS Fair- you were OS on the Steel Execu­ migration accordingly. I sent them regularly on these round-the-world trips. steward and the stewards department for hope, 1 Valise; J. J. McHale, SS tive, at 1513 Dixon St., Glendale, Library books should be exchanged. Vote a special delivery, registered let­ of thanks went to the stewards depart­ swell Christmas dinner. Brothers voted to put the donations to the ship's fund Citrus Packer, 1 Valise; J. Kurossz, California. ter, notifying them that he was on ment from the crew for their good work on a voluntary basis. There is 814.01 in SS Choctaw, 1 Valise; G. Hunt, SS and good food. 4" 4 the ship's fund. a ship and couldn't get to the hear­ Choctaw, 2 Suit Cases; W. Ed­ Wesley E. Bingham ing." PUERTO RICO (Bull), January 4— CHILORE (Ore), December 28—Chair­ Please contact C. R. Robb (Rob­ Chairman, Ed Caudlll; Secretary, Jim man, Paul J. Morgart; Secretary, Wallace wards, SS War Hawk, 1 Sea Bag; In September, 1948, Tarkov came Murphy. Recreation room is being left in P. Anderson. T. N. Kioussis was elected S. Kikovich, SS War Hawk, 3 Suit ertson) at th.e Marine Hospital, ashore again and went back to bad shape. Cups, glasses, cans should ship's delegate by acclamation. Sugges­ Cases, 1 Box, 1 Radio.. Staten Island. be left there. New men donated SI tion was made to have the patrolman see work at Bush Terminal for the not to the ship's fund. Money from the ship's about getting Watches put together so J. A. Galandez, SS Hurricane, 2 4> 4> 4> next nine months. During all this fund will be spent on recreational equip­ as not to disturb watches that are asleep. White Bags; Wilbar Jones, SS An­ George Coleman ment, like cards, checkers: not more than time, no notice of a second hear­ $35 will be spent. Suggestion was made Steward was asked to leave a quart of in the refrigerator for the 12-4 drew Jackson, 2 Sea Bags; Guth­ Please contact your mother at ing arrived. Tarkov shipped again to put a trash can' in the recreation milk watch. One member was warned about Menus should be improved quite performing. Cups should be returned to rie, SS Canton Victory, 1 Valise; 731 N. E. 1st Place, Hialeah, in June, 1949, and once again, this" aroom. bit. Coffee in pantry is strictly no the sink; messroom should be kept clean. M. Blizzard, SS Topa Topa, 1 Va­ Florida. time some mouths later, a second good. Bread left out at night is insuf­ hearing notice arrived. Again his ficient and sometimes stale. Night pan­ STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), January 3— lise; N. E. Lipshitz, SS Beauregard, tryman is very uncooperative. Night cook Chairman, Robert W. Jones; Secretary, 1 Blue Bag; E. Noonan, SS Monroe wife had to notify Immigration should .be put aboard Instead of a night John Kelly. Repair list has been made Quiz Answer that Jie couldn't make the hearing. pantry. The above beefs were reported up and turned in. Engine fuc'sle will be Victory, 1 Pr. Pants," J. F. Cooper, by members. SS Andrew Jackson, 1 Bag; E. J, (1) 900. painted. Fumigation of the ship wlU be Since that time, Tarkov has not put on the repair list. Each man will Shephard, SS Andrew Jackson, 1 (2) The mayor. heard further from Immigration AZALEA CITY (Waterman), January 4 put $1 in the ship's fund. Bag, 1 Valise. —Chairman, A. Page; Secretary, David (3) Non^. There are an equal on the subject. » B. Sacher. Usual beefs about the mate J. J. Blpere, SS Alawai, 1 Pack­ number of red and black squares Puzzle A^zwer Although he had experienced were reported. There was a complaint age; G. Scheman, SS Alawai, 1 on a checkerboard. about bad meat. Mack C. Patterson was considerable delay in getting his elected ship's delegate. Something should Box, 1 Valise; E. Brown, SS An­ (4) Right on %arth with the rest* papers, Tarkov harno idea that be done about'the food, and the heating drew Jackson, 1 Package; J. Mlck- of us. Tellurian Is the name for system. There is $43 in the ship's fund. there was any objection to his elagrovlnces, SS De Soto, 1 Jack­ an inhabitaiit oi the earth. naturalization, nor had the Gov­ WAR HAWK (Waterman), December 21 et; E. V. Olosson, as De Sbt(), i (5) The month. —Chairman, H. L. Meacham; Secretary, ernment raised any. In all his com­ M. Paperman. All locks will be fixed Valises; W. Shaw, SS De Soto, 1 (6) The columns total 34 in all ing and going on ships he had dif­ and keys. will be made. Captain will White B%, 2 Valises. directions. charge a deposit which will be returned ficulty With Immigration on only at the end. of the voyage. Repair list (7) The view generally held is G. Sutphin, SS De Soto, 1 Sea one occasion. On this one trip he will be made up) for ffl the incoming crew. that tooth decay Bag, 1 Valise; C. Wilson, SS De was detained aboard ship in 4 IS i4 i FRENCH CREEK .(Cities Service), no Soto, 1 White Bag; W. Sloberman< always begins Hawaii because lie had no passport. date—Chairmen; Willlem Sharp; Secrefrom the surface SS De Soto, 1 White Bag; K 9 6 7 a tery, Milton J. Karldvec. Recreation and ISefuscd Soviet Passport messfuoin w«fe painted, and a new fan thf tooth and Tucker, SSDe Soto, .1 Sea Bag; R. S lO II s installed in the recreation room as well Subsequently the US Coast as ds inward* Ciymer, SS De, Soto, 2 Sea Bags; a sMEee. Deck department head and U 3 Z 18 Guard suggested that Jt would be foc'sles were' painted. More xepalre were ipdsry.; Armano, SS De Soto, ^ Box; Kglly, best if he tried to get a passport promised. There U 8101.61 id the ship's SS .De SMo. 1 Vjll^t , -lUseiflMim -Wge rdi^i :fdr from the Soviet embassy^ Tarkov fund: water-tight dobre. DUctiastMi WIM held on D. Soto, l -ViUib Ship Minutes Digest .1- & NOTICES 'rl- ' !y.' ' QasQ Baa DaaQ [saisE] [zaBaDisiaisa Bsonsiis! cnBQiaa anaia ESUSB ciissiBBiaisa mmm BUBiasBnaQ QQQ ciQaD anQsaaaa Wmrn I'j , aaaQODizia QQIQ SEfii @0310 aasa �SEAFARERS Janaarr4!3, 1953 LOG Pace Nineteen ,F SIU BROTHERS in the HOSPITALS SEEIN* THE SEAFARERS Wilh WALTER SIEKMANN (News about men in the hospitals and Seafarers receiving SW Wel­ fare Benefits will bk carried in this column. It is written by Seafarer The following list contains the names of hospitalized Seafarers who are being taken care of by cash Walter Siekmann based on items of interest turned up while he makes benefits from the SIU Welfare Plan. While the Plan aids them financially, all of these men would wel­ his rounds in his post as Director of Welfare Services.) come mail and visits from friends and shipmates to pass away the long days and weeks in a hospital bed. USPHS hospitdls allow plenty of time for visitors. If you're ashore and you see a friend's name Thomas Maher, who's in the hospital over in Bombay, India, got a on the list, drop in for a visit. It will be most welcome. pleasant surprise from his wife this week. His wife, Mary, who's ex­ USPHS HOSPITAL ST. VINCENTS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL pecting, went to the hospital and had some X-rays taken, and the doc­ STATEN ISLAND. NY NEW YORK. NY SAN JUAN. PUERTO RICO tor told her that it's going to be twins. Both Tommy and his wife Victor Arevalo Jose Figueroa WlUlam Peszczuk Leonard G. Murphy Joseph A. PUutls Charles J. Sweet Atehason Kurt A. Nagel wanted a boy, so they figure they have twice as much chance of getting WUliam USPHS HOSPITAL G. Athanasourelis O. E. Pedersen USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. T. Bennett WilUam E. Pepper one now, what with two on the way. Tommy's in Beach Candy Hos­ Joseph GALVESTON. TEX. ArdeU Burkett Joseph Perreira C. D. Anderson George Pease Warren W. Currier EUls S. Samia Maurice Burnstine Ernesto Ramierz P. BlackweU Edward Poe pital over there. Otis J. Harden Mike Leousls Joseph A. Callahan Jhn F. Roberts Robert Brown Karl Raana J. L. Hayes Bogan Caldwell Christianson C. R. Robertson Reed R. Burns S. Schleffler Salvatore Zammith, who sails as cook and seems to prefer those S. John H. McElroy W. R. Thompson Yanas DaUal VlrgU Sandberg RogeUo Cruz WUbur H. Scott passenger jobs, particularly out of New Orleans, is up around New Robert DUlon S. A. Sargeant Ray A. Fauber Lonnle R. Tickle USPHS HOSPITALL. C. Franklin Norval J. Schlager B. D. Foster NORFOLK. VA. J. E. Ward York right now. was in the hospital for a while, John Galvin Michael Slnkcvlch M. W. Gardiner James J. Bentley A, L. Noble C. L. Massey and now that he's up and around once more, he's Robert C. Hamlin Warren Smith K. Gunderson Walter Butterton Daniel Blssett Harold J. Pitta WilUam Herman August Stelnman Carl E. Hicks Henry Smith Marlnus Hansen Arthur Ronnlng spending a little time visiting with his daughter Erik' H. Jensen Leonard Kay T. R. Stanley Paul J. WUkinson LesUe M. Jackson S. E. Roundtree over in New Jersey. He said that he wanted to pass L. Kristlansen Leo H. Lang Luis Lopez S. G. Zammith D. W. Ravesles Karl A. HeUman C. Krupinski Ernest E. Gross Leonard C. Spence W. L. McLeUan J. G. MeStravlck the word along that he says "hello" to .all the guys John H. Murray Florian Kubieki Stephen Sloneski H. Diamond USPHS HOSPITAL around New Orleans, particularly Hungry Henry. Thomas J. Kustas Carlos Rodriguez C. Nicholson Richard W. Qark SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. Robert J. Lester Joseph Kurosz He said he figimes he'll be back down there in the George W. Crosby Peter Smith USPHS HOSPITAL Michael MUler Gulseppe GaUlano Eddie Ho D. K. T. Sorensen Louisiana sun before very much longer.' ' BALTIMORE. MD. Alfred Mueller Max Meyer Fritz J. Kraul NonUle Sykes Henry K. Callan Marvin W. Lee ,John R. Murdock Jacob J. Levin Edward LeDuc Dan Munro has been around the hall here in New Carl E. Chandler Peter Losado GREENPOINT HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL York, just enjoying the real warm Spring weather Rosario Copani WUUam MeUon BROOKLYN. NY SAVANNAH, GA. T. J. Cunningham Harold R. MUbum that we've been having lately. He's also said that Zammith W. W. AUred Jack D. Morrison Dusan DeDulsin August Valentine John L. MiUner W. S. Daniel D. L. Williamson he's enjoyed the Seafarers Pwt O' Call Bar here in Domenlck Esposlto W. H. Puchlnlsky USPHS HOSPITAL Douglas A. Wood C. A. Gardner Benjamin N. Gary George M. Reese the hall, but that he figures he's just about ready to ship out again. MANHATTAN BEACH. BROOKLYN. NY Peter James E. Garrett Raymond D. Clark GavUlo Clarence B. Ross Robert L. Grant Earl D. Ferrce He hasn't decided where he want# to go, but said he's going to catch Robert Atmore I.eo Kulakowski Gorman T. Glaze Claude S. Scott J. M. HaU CUfford W. Kent Claude F. Blanks Frederick Landry Albert Hawkins A. B. Seeberger something going out of here in the next couple of days. J. T. Moore M. C. WeUs John HUl Edmund C. Blosser James J. Lawlor David F. Sykes John H. Morris Martin Llnsky W. L. Hummel A. A. Voyevotski Another of the Seafarers collecting his $15 per week over at Staten Wilson Cara Francis F. Lynch Walter Chalk B. Klakowltz Opie C. Wall HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL Island Hospital these days is Paul Wilkinson. Paul had to get off the C. M. Davison Marry F. McDonald Anthony Klavins Fred L. MiUer BROOKLYN. NY Claude A. MarkeU Karl Kristensen Carabulle to go into the hospitaL He is coming along real well, but Emllio Delgado Donald M. Dunn Antonio M. Diaz Clifford Mlddleton USPHS HOSPITAL he caid the doctors over there say that he'll probably be in the hos­ John J. DrlscoU AUGUSTA STATE HOSPITAL Vic MUazzo SEATTLE, WASH. AUGUSTA. ME. Jose G. Blsplnoza Lloyd MUler pital for a couple of months, anyway. Andrew . B. CecU WlUlam J. Meehaa John Cochintu Enrique Ferrer Pedro O. Peralto W. Fernhout John WUson Mike Millw is over in Staten Island Hospital, too. Mike was one Leonard Franks G. E. Shumaker A. Kerr Alonzo MUefskl USPHS HOSPITAL ' Robert E. GUbert Robert Slzemore of the Seafarers who helped the SEAFARERS LOG get the pictures Bart ET Guranlck Henry Smith BOSTON. MASS. COUNTY HOSPITAL TAMPA. FLA. that showed the lack of port security in these parts, and how poten­ John B. Haas John J. Flaherty Tim McCarthy Albert Thompson Henry S. Sosa W. Girardeau Frank Slmione tial saboteurs' could come ashore with no trouble at all. Mike said John W. Keenan Edward K. Harding Donald S. White VETERANS ADMINISTRATION SAILORS SNUG HARBOR that after his picture was in the LOG, and then the "Saturday Evening USPHS HOSPITAL HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY MOBILE. ALA. NEW ORLEANS. LA. Post" picked up the story and used his picture, he became a celebrity. Joseph Koslusky C. D. Anderson Carl E. Comeatuc He said that it was a lot of fun doing the job, and it' was interesting, too, but he said that some of the guys began kid­ ding him about being a saboteur after the pictmes were printed. Robert Hamlin^ust got out of the hospital after being laid up for a while. He says that he's fine now, and that he'll be shipping out again pretty Denise Yvonne LeBIanc, bom AH of the following SIU families 6, 1952. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. soon. Bob was on the Puerto Rico when he got sick will collect the $200 maternity Clarence G. Fleming, 4400V^ Leal- December 19, 1952. Parents, Mr. and had to get off her to go into the hospital. Harry Morton was flown into Staten Island Hospi­ benefit plus a $25 bond from the man Avenue, North, St. Peters­ and Mrs. Joseph P. G. LeBIanc, Route No. 1, PO Box 198, Jensen burg, Fla. tal after he had to get off the Binghamton Victory Union in the baby's name. Beach, Fla. where he was chief cook. He didn't get a chance to Daniel Creshon Logan, bom De­ Hamlin 4 4 4 stop off at the hall and sge anybody, so he said he'd cember 8, 1952. Parents, Mr. and 4 4 4 Michele and Patrice MacDonald, like to see any of his old friends who happen to be around New York, Mrs. Ernest J. Logan, PO Box 213, Carol Ann Robinson, born Janu­ bom December 28, 1952. Parents, especially Pop Bailey. Crichton Station, Mobile, Ala. ary 1, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Trine MacDon­ We've been telling the guys around here that when they feel sick on ald, 134-05 Cherry Avenue, Flush­ Daniel C. Robinson, PO pox 306, 4 4 4 a ship, they should make sure to tell the mate and the captain. Some Galveston, Tex. Peter Dauphiny Carlow, born ing, Long Island, NY. of these sicknesses start but small, and then get worse later on, but if you don't have some record of feeling sick,while on the ship, you're October 1, 1952. Parents, Mr. and going to have trouble collecting maintenance later. If you feel sick, Mrs. Chester D. Carlow, 30 Mans­ Future Seafarer's First Showing or something is bothering you, make sure to see the captain and tell field Street, Allston, Mass. him about, it. And, better still, get a hospital slip and go to the USPHS 4 4 4 and get an examination. Don't just let it go, because it might get worse Dennis Byron Crawford, bom later and then you will have no record of getting sick while you were November 24, 1952. Parents, Mr. on the ship. and Mrs. Lec L. Crawford, Pearl River, La. W- J ix ^ 4-1*M FINAL The deatfis of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and $2,500 death benefits are being paid to beneficiaries. Robert Dennis Denzek, 29: When heavy seas hit the Santore in the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Ja­ maica, Brother Denzek was thrown to the deck; he suffered a fatal skitll fracture and died on Decem­ ber 8, 1&52. A member of the SIU since September, 1943, he sailed as an OS in the deck departmeiht. Surviving is his sister, Mrs, Roland Gleisner, 60S North School Street, Normal, IlL t t 4 Lawrence E. Healey, 58: On'Nbvember 25, 1952, Brother Healey died of a heart ailment at fiafanemaon Hospital, PhiladelpMi., sailed as a mbssman in thji^wajbdl / department. Burial tbnk SAW rr 4 4 4 Karl Eric Fritz, bom December 16, 1952. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd W. Fritz, 2402 North Calvert Holy Cross Cemetery, Pa. Brother Street, Baltimore 18, Md. Healey is survived by his sister, 4 4 4 Mrs. Rose Weber, 3106 Atlanta Gary Eugene Best, born Novem­ Road, Camden, NJ. ber 2, 1952. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. i 4" Norman Keith Best, 313 Fifth Cecil L. Vaughan: On October Street, Portsmouth, Va. 5, 1951, Brother Vaughan was one 4 4 4 Daniel Raymond Collins, bom of the 17 crewmembers lost oil the Southern Isles, which foundered July 4, 1952. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. and sank off the South Atlantic -Thomas Collins, 2880 Alliance coast near Cape Hatteras, Sailing Street, Scott Lake, Pontiac, Mich. In the deck department, he Is sur­ 4 4 4 vived by R. A. Varj-han, Sr.," William Charles F^cloth, bcm White Sulphur Springs, WV. October 18, 1952. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grady W. Faircloth, 3012 West ' 4 4 Dauphin Street, Philadelphig 32, George Hendrickson, 56: Brother Pa. Hendrickson died of a cerebral 4 4 4 hemorrhage at his home,. 175 HalJoan Casano, born October 25, sey Street, Brooklyn, NY, on Oc­ 1952. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. An­ tober 18. Burial took place drew A. Casano, 154 President at Cypress Mis Cemetery, Queens, Street, Brooklp, NY. N'Y. TK-s estate is administered by fithude IlendrickSoni 175 Halsejr , i^et,'Ihrooklyii^NY, Ml^ • proud father,' Seafarer Fmctuoso Camacho, looks affectionately at his namesake, Fmctuoso, Jr. being held, by his wife Josephine. SIU Welfare Services representative had just delivered $200 ma^teInltJ^lbfineltt almdLiOiJminaivr 7 �VOL. XV No. 2 ^'•S. tr:-^- SEAFARERS LOG • OFFICiAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AMD GULF DISTRICT • AFL The course of the Union Is set by' the Seafarers themselves, acting through the medium of the regular membership meet­ ings. At these meetings, held every two weeks In all ports, every proposal and every ^ report Is open for full and free discussion. Hitting the deck to sound off on an Issue Is -the right of every SlU member—a right he is guaranteed by the SlU's constitution. "•: '• Under the traditionally democratic struc­ ture of the SlU, the meeting is organized from the start by the membership present. When nominations are called for the posts of chairman, recording secretary and read­ ing clerk, every member present has the right to nominate himself for any one of these three presiding offices. And when Union committees are to be elected to p'' check Union operations and funds, count votes, or conduct a study of any kind, the right of self-nomination still applies. A vote is then held among the membership to decide on who will be elected to the committee in question. The various reports presented to the membership—-jD.ort agent's report, financial report, secretary-treasurer's report, report of dispatcher, patrolmen and committeesare open for discussion. They can be ac­ cepted or rejected if the membership so desires. In this way, through full membership participation and discussion, the SlU can set out on Its course confident of the sup­ port and approval of the membership as a whole. - •. ,v'- ;' '•.''4,1^.;-: ••'•4- I- »• f .• .• r-> *•: V # �SEAFARBR8 «lAG ^•.'^ 'v ;r^' Vol. XV ••;.y -•. t -W -.C-- t'v Jon. 23. 1953 No. 2 ' ' >• '•'I'*;"'"A Bettveen Seafarers International Union Atlantic and Gulf District e AFL and -1% ,' • • ... , Citios Sorvieo Off Company Cabins Tankor industrlot John M. Carras, Ine. * Colonial Sfoamship Corp. Epiphany Tankors. Ine. Metro Potroloum Shipping National Navigation Company Potrol Tankor Industrioi, inc. Philadelphia Marine Corp^ Seatrade Corp. State Fuel Corp. Strothmore Shipping Company Tanker Sag Harbor Corp. Terminal Tanker Industries Trafalgar Steamship Corp. Triton Shipping. Inc. US Petroleum Carriers. Inc. Western Tankers, Inc. \...... .. •• •• • — --V••••••• . . . .', .T- . . . .•>;• -!• -c-' >.v / ' ' I ^ A . - ..f>i The official report of the SiU negotiating committee will be found in this supplement following the text of the new tanker agreement. This report takes up all the significant changes that the committee has made in the existing tanker contract, as well as the many new additions that mean more protection and more benefits for SIU tankermen. A reading of the contract and the committee's report shows that the new tanker contract contains virtually all of the im­ provements that were made in the freight contract, plus addi­ tional changes that affect the specialized operations- of the tankers. The report also points out that wage clauses of the new tanker agreement are superior to anything on this coast and restore tim traditional edge,in .favor .of tankermen over dry cargo ships. I'ri d s-ie' oas sonet-wt ;('ia s r 1(0 As in the freight contract, the changes and new provisions of the tanker agreement derive largely from the suggestions of crewmembers. The keen interest shown by Seafarers in the terms of the contract and their staunch support of the Union are responsible for the completion of this new agreemenIt. , .-tttlili'x scU i(. ID »r(? piat.jV')'! "iit» �'' 'r^'' ••'•ft •'sr•^•'•s-r"S ••'•'v.'S'i •?\ :•* f- • SEAFARERS ' Cnpplementary—Page Two TABLE OF CONTENTS •'• ' ARTICLE 11 General Rules » ARTICLE ill Deck Department Title Section Additional Work 23 Boatswain Handling Windlass ......T 9 Title • Section Call Back for Shifting Ship 14 Authority of Master and Obedience of Crew !... 6 Chain Locker . .24 Calendar Day .62 Cleaning Quarters 19 Carrying of Cadets, etc., in Lieu of Crew ...;.... 17 Cleaning Steering Engine .22 Cleanliness of Quarters • *5 Division of Overtime -2 Coffee Time Division of Watches 3 Copies of Agreements to be Furnished .64 Docking and Undocking 13 Crew Equipment 46 Garbage 18 Crew Working General Cargo ......' 32 Going Ashore to Take Lines 15 Duties, Customary 10 Liberty Type Vessels 26 Division of Wages of Absent Members.. 27 Mooring Lines, Handling of 12 Electric Refrigerator and Electric Washing Machine 52 ^ Quartermasters, Able Seamen Standing Wheel Watch Emergency Duties and Drills 18 at Sea 8 t Employment, Commencement and Termination of 7 Removing Soot From Smoke Stack .20 Explosives 29 Ship's Stores 16 Fresh Provisions 40 Tank Cleaning '. .......; 21 Full Complement While Cargo Is Being Worked 58 Using Paint Spray Guns 17 Handling Cargo Hoses -30 Wages ..: *...... 1 Holidays 20 Watches, Boatswain and A. B. Maintenance Standing... 4 International Date Line 60 Watches, Breaking and Work in Port 6 Jury Toilets . 53 Watches, Setting of 5 Launch Service 38 Watches, Sea-Men Standing ; 7 Lockers 50 Washing Down .11 Less of Clothing 15 Workers, Day . 10 Maintenance and Cure 13 Working Equipment 25 Manning Scale 59 Meal Hourl, Relieving for Meals t .42 Medical Relief 12 Mess Room . -48 Midnight Lunch 43 Money Draws in Foreign Ports — 28 Title Section Overtime Rate 21 Arrivals and Departures 2 ft. Overtime, Checking of .•... 25 Breaking Watches 7 Overtime, Commencement of 22 Carbon Tetrachloride 22 Overtime, Computation of .24 Electricians 9 Overtime, Continuous 23 Engine Utility 12 Overtime, Payment of 26 Entering Casings on Motor Vessels.. 23 Passes 1 Fireman-Watertender 17 Port Committee 3 Hours of Work-Day Workers ...." 3 Port Time, Commencement and Termination of.. .33 Hours of Work-Watch Standers 4 Return to Port of Engagement ; 55 Machinist-Second Pumpman and/or Engine Mainte­ nance ;...' 11 Rest Periods 39 i.. .14 Repatriation, Upkeep and Transportation '4 Oilers on Day Work—Steam ..15 Restriction to Ship 35 Oilers—Diesel at Sea Oilers—In Port 16 Room and Meal Allowance ^... 41 13 Safe Working Conditions 19 Oilers on Watch—Steam 10 Sailing Board Time 36 Pumpman Setting Watches 6 Securing Vessel for Sea 37 8 Shifting Ship ^ 34 Supper Relief 19 Ships Chartered by Company 5 Tank Cleaning Using Paint Spray Guns 20 Ship's Delegate 2 21 Standby Work 31 Vessels Other Than Those Operated at Present. Wages 1 Transportation and Paying Off Procedure 54 18 Traveling 56 - Wipers. 5 Type Vessel ; 61 Working Spaces ...-.i ARTICLE IV Engine Department I: Uniforms 51 Ventilation 47 Vessels Aground n Vessels in Idle Status .....57 War Zone 63 Washrooms ..........T. 49 Work Performed by Other Than Members of the Un­ licensed Personnel ...16 ARTICLE V Stdward Department Title , , , Section Aprons and Uniforms i.... .29 Chipping, Scaling and Painting ...........i..-^4 A. ' ^ \ Jaiiaary 2S. 19St LOG Contract Goes Into Effect... 1. The proposed agreement provides that all wage, overtime and other money provisions of the new contract shall be retroactive to January 1,1953. Actual payment will begin following Wage Stabilization Board approval. 2. Aboard all ships on articles—either foreign or coastwise—the working rules of the new agreement will go into effect three days after receipt of the new agreement. 3. On ships that cannot be reached by mail, the working rules will go into effect the day after the articles are terminated. 4. In any case, the working rules must be in effect on all tankers by February 1, 1953. •Title Cleaning Meat and Chill Boxes Day Work Dumping Garbage Entering Engine Room or Fireroom Extra Meals Extra Persons Sleeping Aboard Full Complement Galley Gear Handling Food Handling Stores Late Meals Making Ice Section .17 .......27 ...\.25 .30 ,13 .14 6 .....28 .. .-. .;22. 9 11 19 Making Ice Cream .•. 18 Manning Scale 5 Midnight Lunches and Night Lunches ................ 16 Minimum Overtime 2 Number of Hours ' 3 Oil Stoves • 26 Overtime for Butchering .20 Receiving Stores 10 Routine Work • 8 Serving Meals Outside of Messrooms ..15 Shifting Meals .12 •Shore Bread .\..21 Sougeeing .23 Wages 1 Working Due to Absent Members 7 Working Hours 4 Work Not Specified 31 This agreement is entered into this 31st day of De­ cember 1952, by and b,etween the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, af­ filiated with the American Federation of Labor, herein­ after referred to as the Union and the undersigned com­ pany, and any of its subsidiary companies, which may be formed to operate ships in the off-shore, coastwise, or intercoastal trade, hereinafter referred to as the Company and remains in effect until September 30, 1953, and shall continue from year to year thereafter, unless either party hereto shall give written notice to the other of its desire to amend or terminate same, which-notice shall be given at least 60 days prior to the expiration date. After such notice has been given,, specific proposals must then be submitted within 10 dajrs and negotiations commenced at a time which is mutually agreed upon. If, during the 60 day period, the parties fail to agree with reference to such proposals, the parties may, by mutual consent, extend this agreement for a specific period beyond such expiration date for the continuance of negotiations. Ap­ plications by either party to open negotiations for changes in the wage scale or any monetary matters any time during the life of this, agreement shall not be deemed cause for termination of this agreement. Monetary mat­ ters for the purpose of this section shall be the follow­ ing: Wages, Overtime, Standby Rate, Cargo Rate, Tank Cleaning Rate, Explosives. Han.(|liag Rate, Extra Mealf Rate, Subsistence and Room AUdwance. -• .i'-\^. - <1 �January 23, 1953 ARTICLE I Employment Section 1. The Union agrees to furnish the Company with capable, competent and physically fit persons when and where they are required and of the ratings needed to fill vacancies necessitating the employment of Un" licensed Personnel in ample time to prevent any delay in the scheduled departure of any vessel covered by this agreement. To assure maximum harmonious relations and in order to obtain the best qualified employees with •the least risk of a delay in the scheduled departure of any vessel covered by this agreement, the Company agrees to secure all Unlicensed Personnel through the hiring halls of the Union. The Comnany recognizes the Union's Andrew Furuseth Training Sniool as a bona fide training school for sea­ men and the Company prefers that any new unlicensed men coming into the Industry be graduates of that school. Section Z. If for any reason the Union does not furnish the Company, as provided in Section I, with capable, competent and physically fit persons when and where they are required and of the ratings needed to fill such vacancies in ample time to prevent any delay in the sched­ uled departure of any vessel j:overed by this agreement, the Company may then obtain members of the Unlicensed Personnel from any available source. Section 3. The Company recognizes the Union as the sole collective bargaining representative of all mem­ bers of the Unlicensed Personnel. It is specifically un­ derstood and agreed that membership in the Union shall not be a condition of empioyment of any member of the Unlicensed. Personnel furnished or obtained in the man­ ners specified in this agreement. It is further agreed that there shall be no discrimination against any member of the Unlicensed Personnel because of non-membership or membership in the Union. Section 4. (a) The Union agrees that the Company has the right to reject (by written notation on the job as­ signment slip) any applicant for employment who the Company considers imsatisfactory or unsuitable for the vacancy, or to discharge any member of the Unlicensed Personnel, who, in the opinion of the Company is not satisfactory. If the Union considers the rejection of any applicant for employment or the discharge of any mem­ ber of the Unlicensed Personnel of being discriminatory such actions by the Company shall be dealt with under the grievance procedure, and the Union agrees that any such rejection or discharge shall not cause any vessel to be delayed on her scheduled departure. (b) In ttie event any decision of the Company physician is challenged by the Union, as to physical fitness of a Union member, said member shall be re-examined by a Public Health physician and his decision shall be binding. Section 5. The Company agrees not to discriminate against any member of the Unlicensed Personnel for legitimate Union activities, and the Company fiurther agrees that no man, referred in accordance with Section I of this Article, shall be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. Section 8. The term Unlicensed Personnel as used in this agreement shall not include super-cargoes, cadets, pursers and livestock tenders. Section 7. The Union shall have the right, upon writ­ ten notification to the Company showing proper reasons for such action, to re-negotiate any part or all of Article I. Upon receipt of such notification by the Company, the parties to this agreement shall meet within 7 days for negotiations on this issue. ARTICLE II General Rulee Section I. Passes, The Company agrees to issue passes to the Union Representatives for the pprposes* of con­ tacting its members aboard vessels of the Company cov­ ered by this Agreement. Representatives of the Union shall be allowed on board at any time but shall not interfere with men at work un.Tess. said men are properiy relieved. (The relief gets no extra compensation.) . Section 2. Ship's Delegate. One man in each depart­ ment on each vessel shall act as delegate for such depart­ ment. Such delegates are privileged to present to their superior officers, on behalf of the members of their de­ partment, facts and opinions concerning any matter wherein adjustment or improvement is thought proper. Any matter so presented which is not adjusted satis­ factorily to all concerned shall be referred to the Union officials and Company officials upon vessel's arrival in the first U. S. A. port where the. Union and the Company have officials for adjustment as provided under Article 2, Section 3 of this agrisement. . SEAFARERS LOG Section 3. Port Committee, For the adjustment of any grievances arising in 'connection with performance of this agreement which cannot be satisfactorily adjusted on board the vessel there shall be established a Port Com­ mittee at the port where articles are terminated. The Port Committee shali consist of 3 representatives from the Union and 3 representatives from the Company, and it shall be the duty of the Port Committee to meet within 24 hours, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded. In the event the Port Committee cannot agree they shall select an impartial arbitrator whose decision shall be final and binding. In the event the Port Committee cannot agree on the selection of an impartial arbitrator, then a judge of the District Federal Court shall appoint an impartial arbitrator whose decision shall be final, and binding. Expenses of the arbitrator shall be paid by the party whom the arbitrator rules against in the decision. Section 4. Stoppage of Work. There shall be no strikes, lockouts, or stoppages of work while the provisions of this agreement are in effect. Section 5. Ships Chartered by Company. This agreement is binding with respect to- American Flag Tank Ships chartered by the Company (if charterer furnishes crew). Section 6. Authority of Master and Obedience of Crew. Nothing in this agreement is Intended to, and shall not be construed to limit in any way the authority of the Master or other officers, or lessen the obedience of any member of the crew to any lawful order. Section 7. Commencement of Employment. Pay for seaman ordered by the Company shall start when the man is required to report aboard the ship with his gear and ready for work. Section 8. Termination of Employment. Any man leav­ ing a vessel shall, upon request, be given a slip showing reason for his termination of employment. Section 9. Statement of. Earnings. Unlicensed crew members shall be given a complete record of all earnings and deductions for the voyage not later than at the time of payoff. Section 10. Customary Duties. Members of all depart­ ments shall perform the necessary and customary duties of that department. Each member of all departments shall perform only the recognized and customary duties of his particular rating. When it is necessary to shift a man to fill a vacancy, the man so shifted shall perform the duties of the rating to which he is assigned. Section 11. Vessels Aground. In the event the ves­ sel runs aground, this agreement shall be lived up to by the Compahy regardless of whether the Company or the Insurance Company is paying the wages and overtime, un­ til such time as Articles are terminated. Section 12. (a) Medical Relief. Full medical attention as required by law shall be given to ail Unlicensed Per­ sonnel. Except where such is assumed by the U S. Consul or the U. S. Public Health Service, medical attention shall be furnished by the Company at the expense of the Company. (b) Penicillin. The Company agrees, when stocking medicine chest, to include penicillin which shall be fur­ nished free of charge to seamen in need of same. The rules of the U. S. Public Health Service shall be ob­ served with respect to dosage and administration. Section 13. Maintenance and Cure. When a member of the Unlicensed Personnel is entitled to maintenance and cure under Maritime Law, he shall be paid mainte­ nance at tlie rate of $8.00 per day for each day or part thereof, of entitlement. The payment due hereunder shall be paid to the man weekly. This payment shall be made regardless of whether he has or has not retained an at­ torney, filed a claim for damages, or taken any other steps • to that end and irrespective of any insurance arrange­ ments in effect between the Company and any insurer. Section 14. Repatriation. Upkeep and Transportation. (a) Where crew members must leave a vessel because of Illness or injury in any location outside the continental United States, he shall be repatriated at company ex­ pense as set forth herein, at the earliest date possible. If repatriated on a vessel of the company, he shall be signed on as a non-working workaway. If repatriated on a vessel of another company, he shall be given not less than second class passage. In the event he is given less than second class passage on a vessel of another company, he shall be given the cash difference between the passage afforded and second class passage. The sea­ man shall have the option of accepting repatriation by. plane if such transportation is offered. Repatriation under this section shall be back to the Port of Engagement. (b) In the event a crew member must leave a vessel, because of illness or injury while in the service of the ship and such illness or injury is known prior to his leav­ ing in a location within the continental. UnMed States, he shaR be entitled to receive first class transportation by rail, as per Article II, lection 56 of this agreement. (c) While awaiting repatriation under sections (a) and (b) herein, the seamen shall be entitled to repatriation Supplementary—Paye .Thren upkeep in the sum of $8.00 per day until afforded trans­ portation as outlined in said subsections. Such upkeep shall be paid up to and inclusive of the day he is placed aboard the means of transportation by which he is to be repatriated. The Company or its Agents may make ar­ rangement for meals a^nd lodgings while the seaman is awaiting repatriation transportation, but in no event shall these arrangements be at a cost of less than $8.t)0 per day. In cases where regular meals are not included in the transportation herein provided for, the repatriated seaman shall be paid the sum of $6.00 per day for food during the transportation period. (d) Where a seaman leaves the vessel due to illness or injury and such illness or injury has been known prior to his leaving, he shall receive a full statement of his ac­ count showing wages due him. Where time does not permit the statement being given to the man before he leaves the vessel or before the vessel's departure, the Mas­ ter shall promptly advise the Company's .\gent and the home office of the status of the man's account at the time he left the vessel. Thereafter, when the seaman presents himself to the Agent at the Port where he left the vessel, the maximum allowable payment' shall be made to him by that Agent. When the seaman presents his claim for wages to the Agent or office of the Company at the port of engagement or to the home office of the company, he shall receive payment as'promptly as possible. Failure to pay the seaman wages within 72 "hours ex­ clusive of Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays after presenta­ tion of his claim shall entitle the seaman to $8.00 per day until the full wages due the man at the time he left the vessel are paid. Section 15. Loss of Clothing, (a) In the event a ship of the Company is lost, the crew shall be recompensed for the loss of clothing in the amount of $500.00 and shall be repatriated to the port of engagement with subsistence, room and wages as per Section 55 of this Article. (b) In the event that personal effects of Unlicensed Personnel are damaged due to marine casualty, or an accident to the vessel or its equipment, they shall be re­ compensed for the loss in the amount of such loss but not to exceed $300.00. Section 16. Work performed by other than members of the Unlicensed Personnel. Any work performed by cadets, workaways, passengers, prisoners of war, staff officers, or any member of the crew other than the Un­ licensed Personnel that is routine work of the Unlicensed Personnel shall be paid for at the regular overtime fate. Such payment to be divided among the Unlicensed Per­ sonnel ordinarily required to perform such work. In the event no qualified man, with the proper rating is avail­ able this section shall not apply. Section 17. Carrying of Cadets, etc., in lieu of Crew. No cadets, workaways, or passengers shall be carried in Ueu of the crew. Section 18. Emergency Duties and Drills, (a) Any work necessary for the safety of the vessel, passengers, crew or cargo or for the saving of other vessels in jeopardy and the lives thereon, shall be performed at any time and such work shall not be considered overtime. (b) Whenever practicable, lifeboat and other emergency drills shall be held on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Preparation for drills, sudi as stretching fire hose and hoisting and swing­ ing out boats, shall not be done prior to signal for such drills, and after drill is over, all hands shall secure boat and gear. In no event shall overtime be paid for work performed with such drills, except as herein provided. (c) Overtime shall be paid for lifeboat and other drills held on Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, except in in­ stances where departure time and date do not permit required drills being held before the first Saturday, Sun­ day or Holiday after departure. (d) In port when such drills are held on Saturday, Sun­ day or Holidays, overtime shall be paid, except where such drills are held on days of departure. Section 19. Safe Working Conditions. The employer shall furnish safe working gear and equipment when in any harbor, roadstead, or port. No man shall be required to work under unsafe conditions. Oi-dinaiy hazards of the sea shall not be considered unsafe conditions in ap­ plying this section. Section 20. Holidays. The Company agrees to recog­ nize the following as Holidays: 1. New Year's Day 8. Labor Day 2. Washington's Birthday 7. Thanksgiving Day 3. Memorial Day 8. Christmas Day 4. Armistice Day 9. Independence Day 5. Lincoln's Birthday In the event 'V.E. or V.J. days are observed as National Holidays, they shall be included in the list. Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, at sea or in port shall be considered Holidays for the Unlicensed Personnel. Men on watch shall perform only the routine duties necessary for the safe navigation of the vessel on these days. In the event any of the above named Holitkay^: fall on XI �fnpplementary—Pu* Fo^ SEAFARERS LOG Saturday or Sunday, while in port or at sea, the Monday necting or disconnecting of cargo and/or bunker hoses, - such work shall be. paid for at the Tegular overtime rata following shall be observed as such Holiday. during straight time hours aniTat the rate of time and Section 21. Overtime Rate. The overtime rate for Un­ one-half during overtime hours. > licensed Personnel receiving less than $298.49 per month When required to go on the dock, day men shall re­ shall be $1.48 per hour. All ratings receiving $298.49 or more per month, the overtlme«rate shall be $1.87 per ceive theh* straight overtime rate between the .hours of 8 a.m. and 12 noon and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. After 5 p.m. hour. and before 8 a.m. day men shall receive time and oneSection 22. Commencement of Overtime. Overtime haif their overtime rate. shall commence at the time any employee shall be called If watches are broken, day men's scale applies to entire to report for work outside of his regular schedule, pro­ crew. vided such member reports for duty within 15 minutes. When sand ballast is washed off decks with hose, the Otherwise, overtime shall commence at the actual time such employee reports for duty and such overtime shaU watch on deck shall receive their straight overtime rate for such work. The watch below shall receive time and continue until the employee is released. one-half their overtime rate for such work. Section 23. Continuous Overtime. When working over­ Section 31. Standby Work. When men are hired by time and crew is knocked off for 2 hours or less, the over­ the Company for standby work in port, by the day, and time shall be paid straight through. Time allowed for meals shall not be considered as overtime in this clause. board and lodging are not furnished them on the ship, they shall be paid at the rate of $1.87 per hour. Their Section 24. Computation of Overtime. When over­ regular hours of work shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 Noon time worked is less than 1 hour, overtime for 1 full hour and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any shall be paid. When overtime worked exceeds 1 hour, work performed by them outside their regular hours of the overtime work performed shall be paid for in one-half work shall be paid for at the rate of $2.81 per hour. hour periods, and fractional part of such period shall Men hired to perform standby work shali perform any count as one-half hour. work that shall be assigned to them by their superior Section 25. Checking Overtime. No work specified in officer, and they shali not be subject to any working this agreement as overtime work shall be performed unless rules set forth in this agreement unless they shall be authorized by the head of the particular department. Af­ required to keep steam in the boilers or oil winches. ter authorized overtime has been worked, the senior offi­ When standby work in any particular department is to cer of the department on board will present to each em­ be performed, an effort shall be made to obtain men ployee who has worked overtime a slip stating hours of with ratings in such department if they are available overtime and nature of work performed. An overtime and are competent to perform such work. book will be kept to conform with individual slips for set­ Any man so hired for standby work who reports when tlement of overtime. Officers and men shall keep a rec­ ordered shall be paid a minimum of one full day's pay ord of all disputed overtime. No claim for overtime for the first -day and a minimum of one-half day's pay shall be valid unless such claim is presented to the head thereafter. of the department within 72 hours after completion of Section 32. Crew Working General Cargo. When crew the work. When work has been performed and an over­ time claim is disputed, the head of the department shail members are actually required to handle, load or unload cargo, other than liquid cargo carried in the tanks, they acknowledge in writing that the work was performed. Section 28. Payment of Overtime. All money due for shall be paid for such work at the following rates: (1) $1.87 per hour for their watch on deck and $2.81 crew overtime shall be paid at the signing off. In*the per hour for their watch below, Monday through event payment of overtime is delayed by the Company Friday. beyond the 24 iiours after signing off articles, additional compensation/shall be paid at the rate of $10.00 a day (2) After 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. and/or Saturdays, for each calendar day or fraction thereof aforesaid pay­ Sundays or Holidays, the rate shall be $3.74 per ment of overtime wages is delayed. This shall not in­ hour for all hands so engaged. clude disputed overtime being settled between the Union The rates paid herein shall be in addition to their regu­ Representatives and the Company. lar monthly wages. Section 27. Division of Wages of Absent Members, (a) Section 33. Fort Time. Commencement of Port Time. When members of the Unlicensed Personnel are required (a) Port Time shali commence when the vessel is properly to do extra work because the vessel sailed without the full complement as required by vessel's certificate, under secured at a dock or when, moored in a harbor for the circumstances where the law permits such sailing, the purpose of undergoing repairs, lay up, or for the purpose wages of the absent members shall be divided among the of loading or discharging cargo to or from pipelines, men who perform their work, but no overtime shall be lighters, barges or other vessels, except as provided in this agreement. included in such payments. (b) In open roadstead loading and discharging ports, (b) At sea, when day men are switched to sea watches and promoted, for the purpose of replacing men who are vessels shall be considered moored when hose is lifted Injured or sick they shall receive the differential in pay. from the sea and unmoored when hose is returned to the sea. (c) When men standing sea watches are promoted for (c) When a vessel cannot get a berth and is anchored the purpose of replacing men who are injured or sick solely for the purpose of awaiting berth in excess of 24 they shali receive the differential in pay only. hours, port time shall commence when the 24 hours (d) In no event shall any member of the Unlicensed have expired. Personnel work more than 8 hours in any one day with­ (d) When vessel is anchored and cannot proceed to out the payment of overtime. the dock or mooring for the purposes as outlined in (a) Section 28. Money Draws in Foreign Ports. Monies above, because weather, impediments to navigation, tendered for draws in foreign ports shall be in U. S. Cur­ awaiting tides orof by Government direction, port time shall rency, or equivalent at official rates of exchange where not apply. the issuance of U. S. currency conflicts with existing (e) Vessels lying at anchorage after obtaining quaran­ laws. tine clearance shall be considered awaiting berth and port When American money is aboard, crew advances shall time provisions shall apply after the expiration of 24 be put out the day before arrival in port. Upon request hours except in cases where the vessel is unable to pro­ the Unlicensed Personnel shall be granted advances at • ceed to a dock or other anchorage due to weather con­ least once every five days, except on Saturdays, Sundays ditions or impediments to navigation. and Holidays, while the vessel is in port. Such advances (f) Port time provisions shall not apply to vessels shall be made available to the crew not later than 4 P.M. mooring or anchoring for the sole purpose of awaiting Section 29. Explosives. On vessels carrying explosives transit of canals such as the Panama Canal or for the In excess of 50 long tons as permitted by law, the Company sole purpose of landing sick or injured persons. agrees to pay each crew member of the Unlicensed Per­ 2. Termination of Port Time, (a) Port time shall sonnel in addition to their regular monthly wage, 10% per terminate when the first "ahead" or "astern" bell is rung month of such wages while such cargo is on board the ves­ the day the vessel leaves to proceed to sea. sel or is being loaded or discharged. When the Unlicensed Section 34. Shifting Ship. After the ve^el arrives Personnel is required to work explosives at any time, they shali be paid for such work in addition to their regular in port as outlined in Article II, Section 33, any subse­ quent move solely in inland waters shall be regarded as monthly wages at the rate of $5.00 per hour. For the purpose of this agreement, explosives shall con­ shifting ship and overtime paid for men on duty while such moves are performed on Saturdays, Sundays and sist of the following items: Holidays; and after 5 p.m. . until 8 a.m. weekdays. Nitro-Glycerine Blasting CapsLoaded Shells of one pound Detonating Caps Section 35. Restriction to Ship. When a vessel has or over, but not small Loaded Bombs been in a foreign port where the crew was restricted to arms ammunition Dynamite the ship and the Company claims that this restriction Poison Gases T.N.T. was enforced by the government of the Port visited, the Black Powder Company will produce a copy of the government restric­ Section 30. Handling Cargo Hoses. It is agreed that tion ordeP when the crew is paid off. A letter from the the crew shall handle, connect, and disconnect vessels Company's Agents will not be sufficient proof of the cargo and bunker hos^ on board the ship without the existence of such an order. If the Company is unable to' payment of overtime except during overtime hours; how­ produce such ah official order from' the government of ever, If the crew la required to go on deck to handle couc- the country involved and is unable to satisfy the Uolun Jantuiy 23, 1953 of the validity of such restriction, the crew shall be com­ pensated for having been, restricted to the ship by the payment of overtime for the jperiod of the restriction. Section 38. Sailing Board Time, (a) The sailing time shall be posted at the gangway on arrival when the vessel is scheduled to stay in port 12 hours or less. When the stay is scheduled to exceed 12 hours the saiUng time shall be posted not later than 8 hours prior to scheduled sailing. , (b) All members of the Unlicensed Personnel shall be . aboard the vessel and ready for sea at least 1 hour before the scheduled sailing time. In the event any mem­ ber of the Unlicensed Personnel fails to comply with this provision, the Company shall call the Union and the Union shall furnish a.replacement. If the original mem­ ber reports after the Company has called for a replace­ ment, the man sent by the Union as such replacement shall receive 2 days' pay, which 2 days' pay shali be paid by the member who was late in reporting for duty. (c) When the Company has ordered a ^ replacement for which there is no vacancy on a ship;' the Company shall reimburse the seamen the equivalent of two days pay plus transportation charges. * (d) If the vessel's departure is delayed and the delay is due to the loading or discharging of cargo, the new time of departure shall immediately be posted on the board and if such delay exceeds 2 hours the watch below • may be dismissed and shall receive 2 hours overtime for such reporting. (e) In the event, after cargo is aboard or discharged and ship is ready to proceed, the full complement of Unlicensed Personnel is not on board, no overtime shall pe paid. (f) The overtime prescribed above shall not apply when sailing is delayed on account of weather, such as rain, fog, or any other condition beyond the vessel's control. Section 37. Securing Vessel for Sea. All vessels of the Company must be safely secured befor^ leaving the harbor limits for any voyage. N Section 38. Launch Service. When a ship is anchored or tied up to a buoy for 8 hours or over, for the purpose outlined in Article II, Section 33, each member of the Unlicensed Personnel while on his watch below shall be allowed one round trip to shore at the Company's expense every 24 hours. When launch service is arranged for by the Company, the schedule shall be such that each and every member shall be given opportunity for a roudd trip as called for herein on his watch below. In Port where regular boat service is not available, members of the crew make their own arrangements for transportation and the Company agrees to reimburse either the crew member or the owner of the boat up to $2.00 per round trip per man carried once every 24 hours. Section 39. Rest Periods, (a) When members of the Unlicensed deck and engine departments are required to turn to on overtime for a period longer than two hours between the hours of midnight and 8 a.m., they shall be entitled to a rest period of one hour for each hour worked between midnight and 8 a.m. This rest period shall be given at any time that is convenient between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. the same day.. This rest period shall be in addition to cash overtime allowed for such work. If rest period is not given, the men who have worked shall be entitled to additional overtime at the regular overtime rate in lieu thereof. This section shall not apply to men who have been turned to on overtime at 6 a.m. or after. (b) Where sea watches have been maintained, this section shall not apply to regular watch standers. (c) In port, if sea watches have been broken and have not been reset, this section shall apply to any man re­ quired to turn to on such overtime work. (d) This section shaU apply, in the case of day workers; both at sea or in port. Section 40. Fresh Provisions, (a) An adequate sup­ ply of fruit juices shall be provided for the Unlicensed Personnel. Fresh milk, fniit and vegetables will be fur­ nished at every port touched where available, and if sup­ ply is possible, a sufficient amount to last until the next port or to last until the food would ordinarily, with good care, spoil. Shore bread shall be furnished at all U. S. Ports when available. Frozen foods shall be considered the equivalent of and serve the same purpose as fresh foods. (b) Milk shall be served three times daily in port. Forty-gallons of milk shall be on board on sailing day when the ship sails from a port where pasteurized milk is readily available. Section 41. Room and Meal Aiiowaiice. When board if not furnished unlicensed members of the crew, they shall receive a meal allowance of $1.00 for breakfast; $1.90 for dinner and $1.50 for supper. When ihen are re­ quired to sleep'ashore, they shall be allowed $4.00 per night. Seetlon 42. Meal Honrs. Relieving lor Meais. Tho �JuinaiT 23. 195S SEAFARERS LOG •' meal hours for the Unlicensed Personnel employed in the 5. One box of matches each day. Deck and Engine Departments shall he as follows: g Suitable mattresses and pillows shall be furnished but hair, straw or excelsior shall not be suitable. Breakfast 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.Dlhner 11:30.a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 7. AU dishes provided for the use of the Unlicensed Supper 5:00 p.m'. to 6:00 p.m, Personnel shall be of crockery. fa) At sea the 4 to 8 watch shall relieve itself for supper. 8. One cake of laundry soap, one cake of lava soap, (b) The 12 to 4 watch on sailing day is to be knocked one box of washing powder weekly. off at 11 a.m. in order to eat at 11:30 a.m. and to be ready 9. Sanitiibes shaU be available for the Unlicensed Per­ sonnel at all times. to go on watch at 12 noon. 1 (c) These hours may be varied, but such variations 10. Cots shall be supplied to the crew while in the tropics except on the new type passenger vessels. shall not exceed one hour either way, provided that one vnbroken hour shall be allowed at all times for dinner Any member wilfully damaging or destroying linen shall and supper when tiie vessel is in port. When watches be held accountable for same. Wlyen linen is not issued, me broken, if one unbroken hour is not given, the man men shall receive $2.00 each week for washing their own involved shall receive one hour's overtime in lieu thereof. linen. The Steward shall not issue clean linen to any This penalty hour shall be in addition to the actual over­ individual crew member until such member has turned time worked during the meal hours. in his soiled linen. • (d) When crew is called to work overtime before break­ Section 48. Ventilation. All quarters assigned to the fast and work continues after 7:30 B.m., a full hour shall Unlicensed Personnel and all messrooms provided for be allowed , for breakfast, and if breakfast is not served their use shall be adequately screened and ventilated and by 8 a.m. overtime shall continue straight through until a sufficient number of fans to secure ventilation shall be breakfast is served. provided. (e) If one unbroken hour is not given, the men involved Section 49. Mess Room. Each vessel shall be fur­ shall receive one hour's overtime in lieu thereof. nished with a messroom for the accommodation of the • (f) When the watch below or men off duty are working on overtime at sea or in port, they shall be allowed one crew, such messroom or messrooms to be in each case unbroken meal hour. If one unbroken meal hour is not so- constructed as to afford sitting room for all and to be so given; the men Involved shall receive one hour's overtime situated as to afford full protection from the weather and in lieu thereof. This penalty hour shall be in addition from heat and odors arising from the vessel's engine room, fireroom, hold and toilet. to the actual overtime worked during the meal hour. The provisions in this section shall be applicable at all times Section 50. Washrooms. Adequate washrooms and at sea Or in port to men on day work. lavatories shall be made available for the Unlicensed Per­ Section 43. Midnight Lunch. - if crew works continu­ sonnel of each department, washrooms to be equipped with a sufficient number of hot and cold fresh water ous overtime until midnight, men shall be provided with showers. hot lunch at midnight, one hour to be allowed for such meal, if the work continues. If this full hour is not al­ Section 51. Lockers. A sufficient number of lockers lowed, an additional hour overtime shall be paid. If the shall be provided so that each employee shall have one crew works as late as 9 p.m., coffee and lunch shall be locker of full length whenever space permits, with suf­ provided. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed and be in­ ficient space to stow a reasonable amount of gear and cluded in overtime if work continues. If crew works as personal effects. late as 3 a.m., coffee and lunch shall be provided. If crew Section 52. Uniforms. In the event a man is required works as late as 6 a.m., coffee shall be provided. Fifteen to wear a uniform, other than provided for in Article V, minutes shall be allowed and be included in overtime if Section 29 he shall furnish his own uniform and shall be work continues. paid an additional $12.50 per month for same. Section 44. Coffee Time, (a) All hands shall be al­ Section 53. Electric Refrigerator and Electric Wash­ lowed fifteen minutes for coffee at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., or ing Machine. An electric refrigerator and an electric at a convenient time near those hours. washing machine shall be furnished for the use of the (b) When crew is called to work overtime, coffee shall unlicensed crew on each vessel. The location of this be made by the watch or watchman and be ready at the refrigerator and washing machine shall be determined time of calling and allowed during fifteen minutes of by the Company. Should either the refrigerator or wash­ readiness period. ing machine break down, it is understood and agreed that Section 45. Crew's Quarters. All quarters assigned the Company will not be expected to make repairs until for the use of the unlicensed personnel are to be kept free 'the vessel arrives at a port where the manufacturer has from vermin insofar as possible. This is to be accomplished a service representative available. through the use of extermination facilities provided by Section 54. Jury Toilets. When and wherever necessary the Company, or fumigating the quarters every six months for sanitary reasons, jury toilets shall be rigged on the with gas. poop deck. Room allowance as provided in Section 43 shall be Section 55. Transportation and Paying Off Procedure. allowed when vessel is in port and: (1) (a) Vessels on foreign voyages shall be signed on for one voyage for a term of time not exceeding 12 calendar 1. Heat is not furnished in cold weather. months. 2. Hot water is not available in crew's washrooms for a (b) It is agreed that the articles shall terminate at the period of 12 or more consecutive hours. 3. Crew's quarters have been painted and paint is not final port of discharge in the continental United States of absolutely dry and other suitable quarters are not America. If the final port of discharge is located in an area other than the area in the continental United States furnished aboard. in which is located the port of engagement, first-class 4. At all times when vessel is on dry dock overnight. transportation shall be provided to those men only who 5. Linen is not issued upon men's request prior to 6 leave the vessel, plus wages and subsistence in port of p.m. on the day the seaman joins the vessel. engagement in continental United States, or at the sea­ 6. Vessel is being fumigated and is not cleared before men's optiCHi, cash equivalent of the actual cost of first class rail transportation shall be paid. 9 p.m. (c) If the vessel departs from the final port of discharge 7. Men standing midni^t to 8 ajn. watch on the same day the vessel is fumigated shall be entitled to room to return to the area wherein is located the port of en­ gagement within 10 days after arrival, the above shall allowance regardless of when the vessel is cleared. not apply. 8. In the shipyard and when repair work such as chip­ (d) For the purpose of this Section, the continental ping, welding, riyeting, hammering, or other work of a similar nature is being performed in or about United States shall be divided into five areas: Pacific - Northwest; California; Atlantic Coast Area, North of Cape the crew's quarters between 8 p.m. and 6 ajn. Hatteras; Atlantic Coast Area, South of Cape Hatteras; 9. When such work as outlined in eight above is being performed in or around the quarters of the ifien who and the Gulf Coast area. (e) It Is further agreed that in the event a ship returns stand donkey watches, such men will be provided with other quarters or room allowances will be al­ light or in ballast to the continental United States, articles shall terminate at first port of arrival in accordance with lowed. voyage description set forth in the articles, except that Section 46^ Cleanliness of Quarters. The Unlicensed- when the arrival at the first port is for the purpose of Personnel shall cooperate to the fullest in order to keep securing additional bunkers, stores, making emergency their re^ective living quarters clean and tidy at all times. repairs of not more than 7 days' duration, or for loading Section 47. Crew Equipment. The following items cargo prior to returning to the area wherein is located shall be supplied to the Unlicensed Personnel employed 4he port of engagement, articles shall continue until the vessel can proceed to another continental United States on board vessels of the Company: Port. 1. A suitable number of blankets. (f) If, within 39 days of signing clear of the articles, 2. Bedding consisting of two white sheets, one spread, a seaman who accepted first-class railroad transportation two white pillow slips> which shall be changed weekly. in cash, presents himself in the Ck>mpany's or Agent's 3; One f&ee towel and one bath towel which shall be office at the port of engagement,, he shall be paid an changed twice wedcly. amount equal to wages. and subsistence for the number 4, One cake of standard face soap such as Lux, Life* Of days ordinarily required to travel from port of signing buoy, or Palmoltve soap with each towel change. off back to the port of engagement. ,'J'. Snppleraentary—Pasre fir* 2. (a) Vessels maidng a voyage, or . voyages to Me:dce, West Indies, Cuba, Canada, Newfoundland, Central Anrerka, the coast of South America north of the Equator, and/or coastwise in any order, either direct or via ports, ' shall be signed on for one or more continuous voyages on the above described route or any part thereof and back to a final port of discbarge on the Atlantic and/or Gulf Coast of the continental United States for a term of time not exceeding 6 calendar months. After a man has been on a vessel, under this Section, in excess of 6 months and is paid off, he shall receive transportation back to the port of engagement provided the port of payoff is in an area other than the area where he was originally engaged. This shall not apply when employment continues. (b) When a vessel is on domestic articles or Harbor pasTolI prior to proceeding on a foreign voyage, a member of the Unlicensed Personnel shall not be entitled to transportation to the port of engagement if he fails to make the foreign voyage, unless the company terminates bis employment through no fault of his own. (c) If the port where the articles are finally terminated is located in an area other than the area in the con­ tinental United States in which is located the port of engagement, first class transportation shall be provided to those men only who leave the vessel, plus wages and subsistence to port of engagement in continental United States, or at seamen's option, cash equivalent of the actual cost of first-class rail transportation shall be paid. (d) If the vessel departs from the final port of discharge to return to the area wherein is located the port of en­ gagement within 10 days after arrival, the above shall not apply. (e) For the purpose of this Section, the continental United States shall be divided into five areas: Pacific '' Northwest, California, Atlantic Coast Area, north of Cape Hatteras; Atlantic Coast Area, south of Cape Hatteras; and the Gulf Coast Area. (f) It is further agreed that if within 30 days of signing clear of the articles, a seaman who accepted first-class railroad transportation in cash, presents himself in the Company's or Agent's office at the port of engagement, he shall be paid an amount equal to wages and subsistence for the number of days ordinarily required to travel from port of signing off back to the port of engagement. (g) It is also agreed that the transportation provisions contained herein shall not apply until the articles are finally terminated. 3. Any member of the Unlicensed Personnel will be al­ lowed to pay off the vessel in any port of continental United States upon 24 hours notice to the Master, prior to the scheduled sailing of the vessel. In like manner, the Master shall be allowed to discharge any member of the Unlicensed Personnel upon. 24 hours notice. If the seaman exercises his rights to be paid off, as provided for in this paragraph, transportation provisions' shall not be applicable. If the Master exercises his right to discharge a seaman as provided for in this paragraph, transportation provisions shall be applicable. However, a member may be discharged for just cause and shall not. be entitled to transportation. Should the Union object to the discharge, the matter shall be handled in accordance with grievance procedure. 4. Applicable Operations Regulations shall be effective on GAA vessels. Section 56. Return to Port of Engagement. In the event a ship of the Company is sold, interned, lost or laid up, the crew shall be given transportation back to the port of engagement with subsistence, room and wages, as per Article II, Section 56 of this agreement. When room and subsistence is not furnished aboard the vessel, room and meal allowance will be paid as prescribed in Article II, Section 41, imtil crew is furnished repatriatfon by train, plane or vessel. Section 57. Traveling. Members of the Union, when transported by the Company during the course of their employment, shall be provided with first-class transporta­ tion by rail; when ti-avel at night is involved, a lower berth shall be provided or the cash equivalent thereof, and with subsistence at the rate of $6.00 per day in addition to their regular monthly wages. When traveling by ship is involved, men shall ^ provided with second class trans­ portation or the cash equivalent thereof. Section 58. Vessels in Idle Status. When a vessel is inactive in an United States Port for any reason for a period of ten days or less, the Unlicensed Personnel shall be kept on board at the regular monthly rate of pay pro­ vided, however, when it is expected that said vessel will be idle for a period in excess of ten days, the Unlicensed Personnel may be reduced on arrival. Should the vessel resume service within 10 days, the vessel's Unlicensed Personnel who are entitled to return to the vessel shall receive wages and subsistence for the period for which they were laid off. Section 59. Full Complement While Cargo Is Being Worked. A full complement of Unlicensed Personnel shall be maintained aboard vessel at all times cargo is being worked. The Company shall be in compliance with this section 'When there is less than a full complement, Saturday, �Supplementary—Page Six Sunday and on Holidays, due to voluntary termination, to discharge for cause or absence of members of the Unlicensed Personnel who should have normally been on duty. Likewise, a compliance shall be in effect when - there is less than a full complement aboard due to a condition arising as the result of a marine casualty. Section 60. Manning Scale. It is agreed and understood that the present Manning Scale carried on the Company's vessels shall not be changed unless such changes are mutually agreed to by both the Union and the Company. It is agreed that this section applies to the Deck and Engine Departments. The Stewards Department will be manned for the life of this contract in accordance with manning scales in Article V. This section also does not apply to ships that are not on articles, or to ratings that might be carried for a particular purpose, as for example, Reefer Engineers, etc. Section 61. International Date Line. If a vessel crosses the International Date Line from east to west, and a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday is lost, all day workers shall observe the following Monday or the day following a Holiday. Watch standees will be paid overtime in accord­ ance with the principle of Saturday and Sunday overtime at sea. If the Sunday which is lost is also a Holiday, or If the following Monday is a Holiday, then the following Monday and Tuesday shall be observed. However, in crossing the International Date Line from west to east, if an extra Saturday, Sunday or Holiday is picked up, only one of such Saturdays, Sundays or Holi­ days shall be observed and all crew members will be re­ quired to work without overtime on the so-called second Saturday, Sunday or Holiday, provided that if Sunday is also a Holiday, the Sunday which is picked up shall be observed as such Holiday. Section 62. Type Tessel. In the event the Company secures a type vessel different from those now operated and covered by this Agreement, the Company and the Union shall meet immediately to consider working rules to cover such vessel. Section 63. Calendar Day. For the purpose of this agree­ ment, the calendar day shall be from midnight to mid­ night. Section 64. War Zone. In case any vessel of the company traverses waters adjacent to or in the proximity of a declared or undeclared war or state of hostilities, it is hereby agreed that a petition on the part of the Union for the opening of negotiations for added remuneration, bonuses, and/or insurances, shall in no way be deemed cause for the termination of this agreement. Section 65. Copies of Agreements to Be Furnished. Copies of this Agreement shall be furnished to the Mas­ ter, Chief Engineer and Chief Steward, who in turn shall supply each departmental delegate with a copy at the commencement of each voyage. ARTICLE III Deck Department Section 1. Wages. The monthly rates of pay of the Unlicensed Personnel in the Deck Department when the respective ratings are carried shall be as follows: Ratings ' Monthly Rate of Fay Boatswain $388.76 Quartermaster 312.30 Able Seaman 305.64 A.B. Maintenance 340.74 Ordinary Seaman 246.07 O.S. Maintenance 288.53 Section 2. Division of Overtime. All overtime shall be divided as equally as possible among the members of the deck crew. In any event, the Boatswain shall be allowed to make as many hours overtime as the high man's overtime hours in the Deck Department, except where such overtime has been paid for routine sea watches. If the Boatswain is required to work with and super­ vise the watch on deck on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays at sea for which the watch on deck receives additional overtime, he shall receive the same amount of overtime per hour as paid to a member of the watch on deck, in lieu of his regular overtime rate. When the Boatswain is working alone, or with men on watch below only, on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays, he shall receive the regular overtime rate prescribed. Section 3. Division of Watches, (a) The sailors while at sea shall be divided into three watches which shall be kept on duty successively for the performance of ordinary work incident to the sailing and maintenance of the vessel. (b) When the watch below is called out to work they shall be paid overtime for work performed during their watch below, except for such work as defined in Article II, Section 18. • Section 4. Boatswain and A.B. Maintenance Standing Watch, (a) If the Boatswain is required to stand watch due to shortage of men, such watches stood between the hours of 5 p.m.^and 8 a.m. Monday through Friday shall "V SEAFARERS LOG be paid for at the regular overtime rate. However, all watches stood shall be in addition to their regular duties as Boatswain. In such cases there shall be no division of wages. A.B. Maintenance may be required to replace any un­ licensed member of the Deck Department when said mem­ ber is sick or missing without payment of overtime. Section 5. Setting Watches. Sea watches shall be set not later than noon on sailing day. When the vessel sails before noon, watches shall be set when all lines are on board and vessel is all clear of the dock. Section 6. Breaking Watches and Wdrk in Port, (a) When vessel docks between 12:00 midnight and 8:00 a.m. and sea watches are bi'oken, any part of a watch between midnight and 8:00 a.m. shall constitute a complete watch. (b) In port when sea watches are broken the hours of labor shall be 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any work outside of these hours' or on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays shall be paid for at the regular overtime rate for the respective ratings. (c) In port when sea watches are not broken, members in the Deck Department shall stand their regular watches and perform their regular duties. On Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, or between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. on weekdays, overtime shall be paid for such watches. (d) Employees standing these watches shall assist the officer on watch in attending mooring lines, tending gang­ ways, gangway lights, handle valves and blanks and han­ dle, connect and disconnect vessel's cargo and bunker hoses on board^ the ship. (e) When the watch belbw is called out to work they shall be paid overtime for the work performed during their watch below. Section 7. Men Standing Sea Watches, (a) Men standing sea watches shall be paid overtime for all work in excess of 8 hours between midnight and midnight each day. No work except for the safe navigation of the vessel is 'to be done after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. and on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays without payment of overtime. (b) Sanitary work shall be done on weekdays between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. without the payment of overtime. Sanitary work in this section shall mean cleaning the wheelhouse, chart room, cleaning windows, and mopping out wheelhouse. (c) If a man standing regular watch at sea or in port on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays, for which he receives overtime, is required to work he shall be paid overtime .In addition to the overtime that he receives for standing the regular sea watch on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays with the following exceptions: January 23, 195S ing away mooring lines after 6 p.m. and before 8 a.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. (b) A minimum of 6 men shall be used for breaking out or stowing away mooring lines. Section 13. Docking and Undocking. (a) The watch on deck shall receive overtime for docking or undocking after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. Monday through Friday. (b) All hands when available, shall be used to perform this work. In no event shall a man receive double over­ time for docking or undocking. Section 14. Call Back for Shifting Ship, (a) When the vessel is in port and watches are broken and men are called back to work after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. Mon­ day through Friday, for the purpose of shifting ship in inland waters, a minimum of 2 hpurg overtime shall be paid for each call when men are knocked off for a period of 1 hour or less, in which case overtime shall be con­ tinuous. (b) When vessel is in Port and watches are broken and men are called back to work on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays for the purpose of shifting ship in inland waters a minimum of 4 hours shall be paid for each call, except when men are knocked off for a period of one hour or less, in which case overtime shall be continuous. (c) When vessel is in Port and sea watches are main­ tained and men are called back to work on their watch below for the purpose of shifting ship in inland waters after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. Monday through Friday a minimum of 2 hours shall be paid for each call except when men are knocked off tor a period of 1 hour or less in which case overtime shall be continuous. (d) When vessel is in Port and sea watches are main­ tained and men are called back to work on their watch below for the purpose of shifting ship in inland waters on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays a minimum of 4 hours for each call except when men are knocked off for a period of 1 hour or less in which case overtime shall be con­ tinuous. Section 15. Going Ashore to Take Lines. The prac­ tice of putting sailors ashore to handle lines when dock­ ing or undocking is to be avoided as far as possible. If, however, no other means for handling lines is available and sailors are required to catch the lines or let them go, the sailors actually handling lines ashore shall re­ ceive $1.00 each in each case. This is to be in addition to overtime, if they are working on overtime at that par­ ticular moment. After the ship is properly moored and members of the Deck Department are-required to put out additional lines or single up lines during regular working hours, no addi­ 1. Cleaning quarters as outlined in Article III, Sec­ tional money shall be involved. tion 19. Section 16. Ships Stores, (a) Sailors may be required to handle stores both on the dock within 30 feet of ship 2. Those duties outlined in Section 6 (d) above. 3. Docking or undocking as outlined in Article III, side and on board ship during their regular hours with­ out payment of overtime. Regular hours are defined to Section 13. mean 8 a.m. to 12 Noon and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday 4. Routine work for the safe navigation of the vessel. through Friday. Stewards' stores shall be distributed to Section 8. Quartermasters. Able Seamen Standing meat box, chill box, and storerooms by the Deck Depart­ Wheel Watch at Sea. (a) Their duties shall be to steer ment and be stowed by the Stewards Department em­ the vessel. However, on vessels equipped with auto­ ployees. matic steering equipment, they shall, when such equip­ (b) Daily supplies of fresh provisions such as milk, ment is in use, perform general cleaning and maintenance bread and vegetables shall be brought; by sailors when work on the navigating and flying bridges. required to do so without payment of overtime. (b) Quartermasters' Duties in Port. Quartermasters (c) Ship's officers shall determine the number of sailors shall stand tank watches and shall handle valves in con­ to be used in handling ship's stores. ' nection with the loading or discharging of cargo or bal­ (d) The Company reserves the right at any time to last. When vessels are not loading or discharging, quar­ use shore gangs to handle ships' stores. termasters shall stand gangway watches. Quartermasters shall not be required to chip, scale, sougee or polish brass. Section 17. Using Paint Spray Guns. When members When watches are broken. Quartermasters shall be re­ of the crew are required to paint with spray guns they quired to stand gangway watches. shall be paid at the regular overtime rate during straight Section 9. Boatswain Handling Windlass. Boatswain time hours and at the rate of time and one-half the shall stand by the windlass when no carpenter is carried overtime rate during overtime hours. When spray guns, other than small hand type, are and an able seaman may be required to relieve the Boat­ being used, for painting, two men shall operate same swain at the windlass during the Boatswain's working and both men shall receive overtime. hours. Section 18. Garbage. When members of the Deck Section 16. Day Workers, (a) The following ratings, shall be classified as day workers: Boatswain, Carpenter Department are required to handle or dump garbage while on duty, they shall be paid at the regular overtime and MaintenancCi (b) The working hours at sea for all men classified as rate.. If, while off duty, they are required to handle or day workers shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. dump garbage, they shall be paid at the rate of overtime to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any work performed and one-half. by day men outside of these hours shall be paid for at Section 19. Cleaning Quarters. One Ordinary Seaman their regular overtime rate, except for such work as de­ on duty shall be assigned to clean quarters and toilets fined in Article II, Section 18. of the Unlicensed Personnel of the Deck Department. (c) Working hours in port for all men classified as Two hours shall be allowed for this work between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 noon daily both at sea and in port. day workers shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any work outside these Section 20. Removing Soot from Smoke Stack. When hours or on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays to be paid members of the Deck Department are required to remove for at their regular overtime rate. soot accumulated inside of the smoke stack, they shall Section 11, Washing Down. When members of the receive overtime during regular working hours and time and one-half during overtime hours. Deck Department are required to wash down after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. and on Saturdays, Sundays and Holi­ Section 21. Tank Cleaning, (a) When members of the days, they shall be paid overtime. crew are required to enter any tank In which water is Section 12. Handling Mooring Lines, (a) The watch regularly carried for the purpose of cleaning or making on deck shall receive overtime for breaking out or stow­ repairs therein they shall be paid straight overtime for �January 23, 1953 straight time hours for such work. For such work between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. or on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays overtime and one-half shall be paid. Over­ time and one-half shall be paid for such work performed while off watch between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. (b) When members of the crew are required to enter tanks that have contained animal, vegetable, petroleum oil, creosotes, or molasses for the purpose "^f cleaning or making repairs therein, the watch on deck during straight time hours shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half per hour. The watch below between tbe hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday shall be paid for such work at the rate of double overtime. On Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays or between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. the rate for such work shall be double overtime. Each man entering tanks for the above purpose shall be entitled to receive $7.50 for re­ imbursement for clothes once only during each ballast voyage. It is understood that sea boots for tank cleaning will be furnished by the Company. While engaged in tank cleaning, men shall receive no other overtime. (c) The men who are hauling the buckets during tank cleaning operations under this section shall be paid as follows; 1. While on watch Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. straight overtime. 2. While off watch, or at any time between 5 p.m. and 8 ^.m., or on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, overtime and one-half. (d) Members required to handle or shift butterworthing machines during butterworthing operations, or wash tanks from the decks, shall be paid the following: 1. The watch on deck between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mon­ day through Friday shall receive straight overtime. 2. Men off watch, between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m., or on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half. (e) A minimum of 3 men shall be required for the purpose of shifting butterworthing machines. When butter­ worthing machines are in operation 1 man shall be re­ quired to stand by the machines. The man* who is stand­ ing by the machines shall do no other work. However, the other men may be required lo perform other work between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Section 22. Cleaning Steering Engine. When sailors are required to clean steering engine or steering engine bed, they shall be paid overtime for such work performed. However, sailors may be required to clean and paint steering engine room and grease tiller chains in their watch on deck during straight time hours without the payment of overtime. Section 23. Additional Work. In all ports, members of the Deck Department may be required to chip, sougee, scale, prime and paint the vessel over sides. Section 24. Chain Locker. Able Seamen only shall be sent into the Chain Locker to stow chain. In the event the Chain Locker is located lower than one deck below the windlass, a suitable signaling system must be installed. System to consist of two way bell or buzzer or voice tube. This shall only apply when men are sent in the Chain Locker for the purpose of stowing chain. Section 25. Working Equipment. Company agrees to furnish safe working gear and equipment. Section 26. Liberty Type Vessels. On liberty type vessels unlicensed crew members are required to clean oil in tween decks. They shall be paid in accordance with cleaning rate in Section 21. ARTICLE IV Engine Department Section 1. Wages. The monthly rates of pay of Unli­ censed Personnel in the Engine Department when the respective ratings are carried shall be as follows: Monthly Rate Ratings of Pay Electrician $470.99 Chief Pumpman 408.48 Engine Maintenance-2nd Pumpman... 408.48 Machinist—2nd Pumpman 408.48 Engine Utility 345.96 Oiler 305.64 Fireman-Watertender 305.64 Wiper 288.53 Section 2. Arrivals and Departures. Upon vessel's ar­ rival in port as defined in port time, clause. Article II, Section 33, overtime shall begin when "finished with en­ gines" bell is rung. Upon vessel's departure for sea, overtime shall be paid up until first "ahead or astern" bell is rung. Section 3. Hours of Work—Day Workers; Working hours In port or at sea for all men classified as day workers shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any work outside these hours or on SEAFARERS LOG Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays shall be paid for at the applicable overtime rate, except as provided in Article II, Section 18. Section 4. Hours of Work—Watch Standers. (a) Work­ ing hours for watchstanders at sea shall be forty hours per week Monday through Friday. They shall be paid overtime for all watches stood on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. (b) In port any work performed between 5 p.m.- and 8 a.m. weekdays and on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays shall be paid for at the regular overtime rate. Section 5. Working Spaces. No member of the Unli­ censed Personnel of the Engine Department other than the pumpman, electrician, or wiper or any other day men, shall be required to work outside of the engine spaces without payment of overtime. Engine spaces to consist of fireroom, engine room, ice machine ropm, tool shop and shaft alley, and steering engine room. For the purpose of routine watch duties, the engine room spaces shall consist of fireroom, engine room, ice machine room, steering engine room and shaft alley. However, they may enter engine room storage for the purpose of securing equip­ ment with which to work and handle stores as provided in Section 18. Section 6. Setting Watches. Sea watches shall be set not later than noon on the day of departure except when vessel sails before noon, in which event sea watches shall be set not later than one hour before scheduled departure. Sea watches for men standing "donkey watches," shall be set at midnight prior to scheduled sailing time. Section 7. Breaking Watches. Any part of a watch from midnight until 8 a.m. on day of arrival shall constitute a complete watch. This shall not apply to men who are to stand donkey watch. When such arrival occurs on Sunday, overtiine shall be paid only for hours actually worked on such watch. If sea watches are to be broken, they shall be broken within one hour after "finished with engines" bell is rung. Section 8. Supper Relief. At sea the four to eight watch shall relieve itself for supper. The same shall apply in Fort when watches are maintained. Section 9. Electricians. 1. Chief Electrician on Day Work. His hours shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. When the Chief Electrician is requested to make a routine daily inspection at sea on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, he shall be paid at the regular rate of overtime. 2. The Chief Electrician shall be responsible to and take orders from the Chief Engineer, or, in the absence of the Chief Engineer, he shall take orders from the Senior Engineer aboard; all Assistant Electricians to be directly responsible to the Chief Electrician. In the absence of the Chief Electrician, the Assistant Electrician to take orders from the Senior Engineer aboard. In the case of Watch Electricians, Assistant Electricians to be responsible to the Senior Watch Engineer. 3. They shali not be compelled to do work other than the electrical work and shall not be required to work on steam or diesel end of any machinery. Overtime shall be paid for any electrical or mechanical work required to be performed on any of the following equipment: Gyro Compass, Gyro Repeaters, Gyro Batteries, and Gyro M.G. Sets, Radio Communication Receiver, Transmitter, Radio Communication Batteries, and Motor Generator Sets, Radio Direction Finder equipment. Fath­ ometer equipment. Radar equipment and Loran System equipment. 4. Electricians' refusal to do electrical work, when such work renders Electricians liable to electrocution, or where hazardous conditions exist, shall not be deemed refusal to duty. 5. Electricians shall not be required to do any painting or cleaning of electrical machinery spaces and the outside of electrical equipment, such as motors, generators, panel boxes, fans, vent filters, electrical fixtures and glassware. This does not mean that the Electrician will not be re­ quired to clean up any oil or grease spilled in connection with their regular duties. (b> Electricians shall be required to maintain the inside of motors, generators, panel boxes, fans and the face of switch panels. They shall also maintain cargo and cluster lights and do all sweeping and cleaning in resistor houses and fan rooms. 6. When Electricians are required to install any heavy equipment, whether new or additional, they shall be paid for such work at the regular overtime rate. This shall not apply, however, to removals or replacements or repairs to worn out equipment, nor to installation of new or light equipment such as wiring and small electrical fixtures and equipment. 7. On vessels carrying Electricians, when available and , convenient, a workroom shall be set aside for the Electri­ cians to use as a storeroom for electrical supplies and tools and as a workshop to overhaul electrical equipment, with the proper tools and testing equipment. Electricians shall keep the electric shop clean, but shall not be required to paint or sougee the electric shop. B. In Port, when an Electrician Is recalled to ship to Supplementary—Page Seven turn-to for the purpose of operating or repairing any eleetrical equipment, between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.ni. Mondays through Fridays, or on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, a minimum of 3 hours overtime shall be paid. Provided, however, this clause shall not apply when re­ called to stand by for purpose of vessel getting under way. 9. When Electricians on day work are called out to do any repair work after midnight and before 8 a.m. a mini­ mum of 2 hours shall be paid. 10. When the Electrician is requested in writing by the Company to furnish his own tools he shall receive an allowance of $20.00 per month. 11. Chief Electricians shall keep Megger readings of Electrical equipment up to date, during his regular work­ ing hours. 12. Electricians shall not be required to rewind coils or armatures except in cases of emergency. 13. When available. Electricians should be assigned to operate electrical controls on life-boat winches when in operation. 14. All electrical work normally assigned to Electricians as their regular duties should be performed by the Elec­ tricians except in an emergency or for necessary work performed when the Electricians are not on board. 15. He will not be required to reline brakes on electric winches or anchor windlasses or capstan. 16. It shall be the responsibility of the Chief Electrician to keep an inventory of all supplies and equipment on hand and he shall make requisitions for all needed elec­ trical supplies and tools, subject to approval of the Chief Engineer. "Taking voyage inventories, however, shall be confined to kraight time hours. 17. On ships where, less than three electricians are car­ ried, the electricians shall be, classified as day workers at sea and in port. 18. When three electricians are carried, they shall be put on regular sea watch at sea for 4 hours on and 8 hours off for the performance of their duties. In port, the elec­ tricians shall be classified as day workers. 19. Electricians shall make needed repairs to maintain electric refrigerators and maintain > electric washing machines. Section 10. Pumpman, (a) Pumpman's duties shall consist of handling cargo, ballast, and tank equipment including all work necessary for the operation and main­ tenance of cargo pipe lines, room heating system and all deck machinery, including tank gear on deck, dogs on watertight doors and ports and lifeboat davits. He shall not be required to do ordinary engine or fireroom work except in line with his regular duties such as steam lines, cargo lines, etc. If the pumpman is required to enter the tanks to make repairs to pipe lines or valves after tanks are gas free and have been cleaned, he shall be paid at the overtime rate, otherwise he shall be paid in accordance with tank cleaning rates. While working in tank no other overtime shall be paid. lie shall not be required to paint, clean paint, firebrush, chip, scale or do any polishing work without the payment of overtime. Notwithstanding any other provisions in this Agreement when the pumpman is required to make repairs in tanks he shall be paid for such work in accordance with this Section. Section 11. Machinist. Second Pumpman and/or En­ gine Maintenance. His duties shall be general mainte­ nance and repair work as directed by the engineer in charge. He may relieve or assist the pumpman in all o! the pumpman's duties. He may be required to paint cargo pumps only without overtime during regular working hours. With this e.xception he shall not be required to paint, clean paint, wirebrush, chip, scale, or do any polish­ ing work without the payment of overtime. Section 12. Engine Utility. (a) They shall be required to assist engineers in all engine department work. (b) Utilitymen shall be required to have qualifications as oilers, watertenders and firemen. (c) They may be required to replace any unlicensed member of the Engine Department when said member is sick, injured or missing. Section 13. Oilers on Watch-Steam. (a) They shall perform routine duties, oil main engine (if reciprocating), ' watch temperatures, and oil circulation (if turbine), oil auxiliaries, steering engine and ice machine. They shall pump bilges and tend water where gauges and checks are in the engine room and no watertenders are carried. (b) If required to start or blow down evaporator, they shall be paid one hour overtime for each operation. When such equipment is placed in operation, oilers may be re­ quired to check the equipment at regular intervals, make necessary adjustments to insure proper and even flow of condensate and salt water, oil and tend any pun\p or pumps operated in connection with such equipment with­ out payment of overtime. (c) Oilers shall not be required to do any painting, cleianing paint, wire-brushing, chipping, scaling or polish­ ing work without the payment of overtime. Section 14. Oilers on Day .Work-Steam. They shall assist the engineers in maintenance and repair v.o.k in M �Supplementary—Tar* BrU I r: 1 ?:>. 1^. ; engine room, machine shop, shaft alley and store room when located in or adjacent to the engine room, inovided, however, he shall not be required to do any cleaning of boilers, cleaning pain^ polishing work, wirebrushing, chip­ ping-<»• scaling. Section 15. OUem Diesel at Sea. They shall make regular rounds on main engines and auxiliaries, pump bilges, "clean oil strainers and centrifuges, watch oil temperatures and pressures. If required, they shall drain oil from piston oil tanks every hour and shall pump up water for gravity. They shall be required to tend small donkey boiler for heating purposes without payment of overtime. However, when boiler is being used for heating cargo oil, an overtime allowance of 2 hours per watch shall be allowed the oilers. (b) They shall do no cleaning or station work but shall be required to leave safe working conditions for their relief, provided such work shall not be done when wipers are on duty. Section 16. Oilers—Diesel—In Port, (a) In port, oilers shall maintain a regular donkey watch. They shall oil auxiliaries, tend small donkey boiler, and look after entire plant. When cargo is being worked after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. Monday through Friday, or on Satur­ days, Sundays and Holidays the oiiers on watch shall receive the regular overtime rate and in no event shall he be paid additional overtime because cargo is being worked. (b) Oiler shall not be required to do any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polish­ ing work without the payment of overtime. Section 17.—^Fireman-Watertender. (a) They shall be required to watch and tend water, clean burners, fuel oil strainers, wherever located, drip pans, punch carbon, keep steam, watch fuel oil pressure and temperatures and oil fuel oil pumps located in the flreroom only. (b) On all watches they shall clean up excess oil oc­ casioned by changing burners and strainers and shall leave the ffieroom in a safe condition when relieved. (c) Fireman-Watertender on watch in port' shall be paid overtime for watches stood after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. (d) Fircriian-Watertender on watch shall not be re­ quired to do any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polishing work without the payment of overtime. (e) When on donkey watch, firemen-watertenders shall be required to keep steam, tend auxiliaries and take care of entire plant without payment of overtime, except as provided in (c) above. (f) When vessel is in port and the entire plant is shut down, the Fireman-Watertender may be placed on day work. His hours then will be the same as those for day workers. His work shall consist of repair and maintenance work in fireroom and engineroom. He shall not be re­ quired to do any cleaning of boilers, polishing work, wirebrushing, chipping or scaling. Section 18. Wipers, (a) It shall be routine duties for the wipers to do general cleaning, including oil spills on deck, painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling, sougeeing, polishing work in the Engine Depart­ ment, including resistor houses and fanrooms, cleaning and painting steering engine and steering engine bed, and to take all stores, including standing by on water and fuel oil lines. (b) Wipers shall not be required to paint, chip, sougee or shine bright work in fireroom fidiey except in port. (c) One Wiper shall be assigned to clean quarters and toilets of the Unlicensed Personnel of the Engine Depart­ ment daily. Two hours shall be allowed for this work between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 Noon daily. He shall be allowed two hours for this work on Saturdays, Sun­ days, and Holidays and shall have two hours overtime. (d) Wiper may be required to paint unlicensed Engine Department crew quarters without payment of ovei'time during Wiper's regular working hours. (e) Wipers shall be paid overtime for cleaning in fire­ sides and steam drums of boilers. He may be required to wash out steam drums with hose without payment of overtime. (f) Wiper shall be paid overtime when required to clean tank tops or bilges by hand or when required to paint in bilges. However, cleaning bilge strainers, clean­ ing away sticks or rags shall be considered part of a Wiper's duties and shall be done without the payment of overtime. (g) It shall be the duty of the Wiper to assist the Engineers in blowing tubes. The Wiper shall also assist the Engineer in putting XZIT and similar preparations and boiler compounds in the boiler. (h) Wiper may be required to assist in repair work but he shall not be assigned to a repair job by himself urithout the payment of overtime. This is not to include dismantling equipment In connection with cleaning, such as grease extractors, bilge strainers and evaporators, etc. (1) Wiper shall be required to pump up galley fuel SEAFARERS LOG Jumaty 23. 1953 tank during straight time hours without the payment 'Shan be as outlined Above. , They shall be.paid overtime of overtime. for all work performed outside their regular boms, after (j) While vessels are transiting the Panama or Suez 5 pm. and before 8 a.m. weekdays and on Saturdays, SpnCanal one Wiper shall be assigned to tirlm ventilators dajrs and Holidays. Only those hours actually worked on to insure breeze for men below regardless of whether Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays shall be paid for at the ' it is outside of their regular woriklng hours or not. When overtime rate. the Wiper. performs this work outside of his regular Section 5. Manning Scale. On all Liberty, T-2 and working hours, overtime will be allowed. T-3 Tankers the minimum manning scale shall be as fol­ . Ik) Skimming hot wells and cleaning grease extractors lows: shall be done by the Wiper as part of his regular duties 1 Steward 1 Third Cook without the payment of overtime. 1 Chief Cook 3 Messmen 1 Cook and Baker 1 Utility (1) It shall be the duty of the Wiper to pull ice and de­ liver it to the ice box doorswithout the payment of over­ Section 6. Fidl Complement, v (a) A full complement time. WipOrs shall also remove ice cubes from ice cube of the Stewards Department shall be maintained when the machines when such machines are located in engine room vessel is feeding. This shall not apply when skeleton spaces. crew is aboard. (m) Wipers,.under proper supervision, may be required (b) When skeleton crew is aboard and the ship is feed­ to paint the outside of electric motors and generators. ing a minimum of 5 men shall be maintained in the Section 19. Tank Cleaning, (a) When members of the Stewards Department. crew are required to enter any tank in which water is Section 7. Working due to Absent Members. When a regularly carried for the purpose of cleaning or making vessel is in a continental United States port and a mem­ repairs therein they shall be paid straight overtime for ber of the Steward Department is missing, the men who straight time hours for such work. For such work be­ do the missing man's work shall be paid overtime for ac­ tween the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. or on Saturdays, tual time worked over their normal eight hours. Sundays and Holidays, overtime and one-half shall be paid, (b) If a vessel sails without the full complement in the (b) When members of the crew are required to enter Steward Department as required by this agreement, then tanks that have contained animal, vegetable, petroleum; the men who do the missing man's work will receive .in oil, creosotes, or molasses for the purpose of cleaning or addition to a division of wages of the missing man, the making repairs therein, the watch on deck during straight overtime that the missing man would normally have made time hours shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. per hour. On Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays or be­ (c) While on a voyage and a member of the Steward tween the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. the rate for such Department becomes ill or is injured, and remains aboard work shall be double per hour. Each man entering tanks the vessel, the men who do this work shall receive a for above purposes shall be entitled to receive $7.50 for : division of pay but reimbursement for clothes once only during each ballast for doing this work. they shall not receive any overtime voyage. It is understood that sea boots for tank cleaning Section 8. Routine Work, (a) The regular routine wili be furnished by the Company. While engaged in tank duties laid out below shall be carried out within the cleaning, men shall receive no other overtime. working hours as specified above and it shall Section 20. Using Paint Spray Guns. When members scheduled be the duty Stewards Department to organize their of the crew are required to paint with spray guns they work so thatofitthe is accomplished within their 8 hours per shall be paid at the regular overtime rate during straight day as scheduled in this agreement. Routine duties of time hours and at the rate of time and one-half the over­ the Stewards Department shall be to prepare and serve time rate during overtime hours. the meals. They shall also clean and maintain, including When spray guns, other than small hand type, are being spot sougeeing and polishing bright work, the quarters used, for painting, two men shall operate same and both of the Licensed Personnel, the Radio Officer, the Purser, men shall receive overtime. Passengers, and the Ship's Office, all dining rooms, messSection 21. Vessels other than those Operated at rooms, washrooms, galley and pantry. They shall sort Present. It is understood that this agreement is designed and cull fruit and vegetables. Unless otherwise specified to cover tankers. In the event the Company secures a in this agreement no overtime applies to the above routine type vessel other than the type herein stated, the Company work. and the Union shall meet immediately to negotiate pro­ (b) The Steward Department shall not be required to visions to meet the new conditions. ° do any work in the Radio Shack without the payment Section 22. Carbon Tetrachloride.. .Whenever Carbon ' of overtime. (c) It shall be routine duties for the Stewards Utility Tetrachloride is required to be used by any unlicensed member of the Engine Department for cleaning purposes, to count and bag linen, work in storerooms, linen lockers, he shall be paid at the overtime rate on watch and time toilets and Steward's Department passageways and do general cleaning within his 8 hours as directed by the and one-half while off watch. Steward. Section 23. Entering Casings on Motor Vessels. When men are required to enter engine casings on motor vessels Section 9. Handling Stores. Members of the Stewards they shall be paid at the overtime rate of pay. Department shall not be required to carry any stores or linen to or from the dock, but when stores or linen are de­ livered at the store room doors, meat or. chill box doors, stewai'd department men shall place isame in their re­ spective places and" overtime shall be paid to all men re­ quired to handle linen or stores, Mondays through Fridays Steward Department between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 pjn. If members of Section 1. Wages. The monthly rates of pay of Un­ the Stewards Department are required to handle stores licensed Personnel in the Stewards Department when re­ after 5 p.m. and before. 8 a.m. and Saturdays, Sundays spective ratings are carried shall be as follows: and Holidays, they shall be paid at the rate of overtime Chief Steward .....$388.15 and one-half in addition to their regular holiday over­ Chief Cook 354.08 time rate. However, daily provisions such as fresh vege­ Cook and Baker 354.08 tables, fruit, milk, or bread shall be stored by messmen Third Cook 318.46 and/or utilitymen when placed aboard, without the pay­ Messman 237.57 ment of overtime, provided such work is done within UtUityman 237.57 their prescribed working hours. Section 2. Minlmnm Overtime. When any member of Section 10. Receiving Stores. The Steward shall be the Stewards Department is called out to work between required to go on dock during his regular working hours the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m., a minimum of two to check stores or linen without the payment of overtime. hours overtime shall be paid. Seetlon 91. Late Meals. When members of the Stew­ Section 3. Number of Hours. No member of the ards Department are required to serve late meals due Stewards Department shall be required to work over 8 to the failure of officers eating within the prescribed hours in any -one day without payment of overtime. All time, the members of the Stewards Department actually work performed at sea on Saturdays, Sundays and Holi­ required to stand by to prepare and serve the late meals days shall be paid for at the regular o'*^rtime rate except shall be paid the regular overtime rate. as provided in Article II, Section 18. Section 12. Shifting Meals. When meal hours are ex­ Section 4. Working Hours. tended for any reason and all of the Unlicensed Personnel (a) Steward—eight hours between the hours of 6:30 a.m. are unable to eat within the regular prescribed time, all and 6:30 p.m. members of the Stewards Department required to stand Chief Cook—7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.—3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. by to prepare and serve the meals shall be paid at the Cook and Baker—either 6 a.m. to 12 noon and 4 p.m. regntar overtime rate for the time the meal is extended. to 6 p.m. or 2 a.m. to 10 ajn. at the company's option. At As much notice as possible shall Jie given the Steward any rate he shall receive the same 9 to 8 overtime as the Department when meal hours are to be shifted. Chief Cook in port. Section 13. Extra Meals, (a) When meals are served Messman—6:30 a.m. to~9:30 aJtn.^ 10:30 *.m. to 1:00 p.m.; to other than regular members of the crew, and/or Pilot $A0 per mehl shall be paid. This is to be- divided among and 4 p^m. to 6:30. p.m. the membero of ^e Stewards Department actually en­ Steward-UtL—7 a,m. to 1 p.m. and 4 pjn. to 6 p.m. (b) In Port When Feeding. Working hours for mem- gaged in preparing and serving the meals. (b) When food is prepared for persons who do not rebei-8 of the Stevvai-ds Department in port when feeding ARTICLE V _* . i'V'; �•3;^! 'ji '.1 rW ''li JTuiaarr t3, 195S SEAFARERS quire the service of messroom, 2 hours overtime per meal •hail be paid for the first group of 6 persons or fraction thereof, and one hour overtime for each four additional persons or fraction thereof. This money is to be equally divided among the galley force. (c) No extra meals are to be served without the au­ thority of the Master or Officer in charge of the vesseL Section 14. Extra Persons Sleeping Aboard. When more than two persons dther than regular crew members sleep aboard, the member of the Stewards' Department who takes care of the room shall be paid one hour over­ time per day. Section 15. Serving Meals Outside of Messrooms. When-any member of the Stewards Department is re­ quired to serve anyone outside, of their respective messrooms for any reason, he shall be paid at the regular overtime rate for time required. However, meals may be served on the bridge to the Master and/or Pilot with­ out the payment of overtime whenever it is necessary for the Master and/or Pilot to be on the bridge for the safety of the ship. The Captain's office or stateroom shall not be classified as the bridge of the ship. This section shall not be construed to apply to passengers or ship's personnel served during regular working hours on account of illness. Section 16. Midnight Meals and Night Lunches. Mem­ bers of the Stewards Department actually engaged in serving hot lunches at 9:00 p.m. or midnight or 3:00 a.m. are to be allowed s'hours overtime for preparing and serving same. Section 17. Cleaning Meat and Chill Boxes, (a) Mem­ bers of the Stewards Department shall be assigned by the Steward to clean meat and chill boxes and shall be paid at the regular overtime rate for time the work is per­ formed. Boxes shall not be cleaned without the express authorization of the Chief Steward. (b) Keeping the meat and chill boxes neat and orderly at all times such as cleaning out paper wrappings, crates, etc. within regular working hours is not to be considered overtime. Section 18'. Making Ice Cream. When a member of the Steward's Department is required to make ice cream he shall be paid at the regular overtime rate for the time required to make the ice cream. Section 19. Making Ice. On ships where ice ma­ chines are carried, members of the Stewards Depart­ ment will not be required to make ice or pull ice, but they will distribute the ice once it is pulled. On ships where ice machines are not carried and members of the Stewards Department are required to make ice, overtime shall be paid for such work performed. This does not apply to making ice cubes in small refrigerators or ice cube machines in messrooms, pantries and galleys. Section 20. Overtime for Butchering. When carcass beef, in eighths or larger, is carried the man required to butcher this beef shall be paid a minimum of six hours •> •; . 1 Supplementary—Pace Nine LOG overtime weekly for butchering, This shall not apply when butcher is carried. Section 2L Shore Bread, (a) The Company shall fur­ nish bread from ashore in all continental U. S. Ports. When bread is not furnished in continental U. S. Ports within 24 hours, excluding Sundays and Holidays, the cooks shall be required to make the bread and will be paid three hours overtime for each batch of bread baked. (b) When a new baker is employed he may be required to bake a batch of bread during regular working hours, without the payment of overtime. Section 22. Handling Food. When Stewards Utility is aboard, no member of the Stewards Department who is required to handle food shall be required to clean toilets or bathrooms. Section 23. Sougeeing. When members of the Stew­ ards Department are required to sougee, overtime shall be paid for the actual number of hours worked. Spotting shall not be construed as sougeeing. Section 24. Chipping, Scaling and Fainting. Mem­ bers of the Stewards Department shall not be required to chip, scale or paint. Section 25. Dumping Garbage. No member of the Stewards Department shall be required to go on dock for the purpose of dumping garbage. Section 26. Oil Stoves. Members of the Stewards De­ partment shall not be required to pump oil for the galley range. Section 27. Day Work, (a) When the ship is not feed­ ing and members of the Stewards Department are on day work, the hours shall be 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (b) When members of the Stewards Department are on day work they may be required to work in store rooms, linen lockers, toilets, passageways, handle stores and linen placed aboard ship, and do general cleaning without the payment of overtime. (c) When members of the Stewards Department are on day work, all hands shall be allowed fifteen minutes for coffee at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. or at a convenient time near these hours. (d) When the Stewards Department is on day work and the ship is not feeding, they shall receive one full hour from 12 noon until 1 p.m. for lunch. This hour may be varied but such variation shall not exceed one hour either way, provided that one unbroken hour shall be allowed at all times for dinner or supper when men are on day work. If one unbroken hoiur is not given, the men involved shall receive one hour's overtime in lieu thereof. "Section 28. Galley Gear. The Company shall furnish all tools for the galley, including knives for the cooks. Section 29. Aprons and Uniforms. White caps, aprons and coats worn by the Stewards Department shall be fur­ nished and laundered by the Company and white trousers worn by the galley force shall be laundered by the Company. Section 30. Entering . Engine Room or Fireroom. Members of the Stewards Department shall not be re­ quired to enter the engine or fireroom, except as may be required by Article II, Section 18. Section 31. Work Not Specified. Any work performed by the Stewards Department that is not specifically de­ fined in this agreement shall be paid at the regular over­ time rate. ARTICLE VI Ratification and Effective Date This agreement is being signed subject to the ratifica­ tion of the membership of the Union and in case no notice is given the Company within 60 days from January 1, 1953, it shall be deemed ratified by the Union and bind­ ing on both parties hereto. It is understood that all increased monetary matters in this agreement shall be effective as of 12:01 a.m., January 1, 1953. Changes in the working rules shall take effect on the day following the next termination of Articles, either domestic or foreign, provided however, that in the case of vessels already on Articles such changes shall take ef­ fect on the third day after receipt of copies of this agree­ ment by the Master of the vessel, but in any event not later than February 1, 1953. It is understood that all increased monetary matters in this agreement are subject to approval by the Wage Stabilization Board. DATED, DECEMBER 31, 1952. STAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT Paul Hall Secretary-Treasurer First Memorandum of Agreement It is agreed between the Union and the Company that, the Company's contribution to the Seafarers Welfare Plan will be increased 10c. per man, per day and the Company's contribution to the Seafarers 'Vacation Plan shall be in­ creased 15c. per man, per day. These increases shall be effective October 1, 1952. It is agreed that these monies will be submitted to the Trustees of the respective Plans immediately in accord­ ance with the procedure set forth in the Plans. The monies described herein are to be held by the Trus­ tees of the Plans until approval of the Wage Stabilization Board has been granted or until approval is not necessary. DATED, DECEMBER 31, 1952. SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT Paul Hall Secretary-Treasurer . I.J:; • • , r ^ .. V. •'i-Ji, V .V-. Ju - t ' , ;?!<-• i'(i\ -f!,' if-w •Itif.b'iJ, 'J • ; v/-' i'is -v.-r "ll ; 'v—'• :• r r-i.ti ''I-V jV , i;\t| til •'"•G'yi •jSfii.-'-n , • .G: : •P-J W', .. -i--V-.'-••H. •i<: • J -H-. » "I r.'i . it? • -,-V • • ?--:7 'fi ; '' ' " ,d .j : ' �In the following are submitted the report and recom* mendations of your Union negotiating committee with respect to the proposed new tanker agreement published in the January 23 issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. Having notified the tanker companies in advance of the expiration of tlieir agreements, your negotiating commit­ tee in accordance with long-established procedure and the wishes of the membership undertook negotiations with representatives of the various tanker companies. These negotiations began before the expiration date of the old contract on September 30, 1952, and continued at regular intervals until the new agreement was completed. In the meantime, your committee reported regularly to the membership at regular and special-membership meet­ ings, and through the pages of the SEAFARERS LOG, on the developments that were taking place in these negotia­ tion sessions. Due to the great amount of effort and time-consuming work involved in standardizing the contract for all tanker companies and in rewriting many of the provisions of old tanker agreements, your committee recommended that the expiration date of the present contract be extended beyond September 30, 1952. This recommendation was approved by the membership in all branches, with the re­ sult that the committee was able to go ahead and produce the proposed new contract. Your committee believes that this extension of time made it possible for the Union to obtain a single standard contract for all tanker companies that is beyond any doubt superior to any agreement of its kind in the tanker indus­ try, an accomplishment that might not have been possible had we been forced to meet a specific deadline. Particularly noteworthy in the eyes of the committee, are the wage and overtime changes, and the steward de­ partment manning scale changes which are discussed in full later in the report. The flat wage increase on base wages for such ratings as AB, oiler and FWT of $43.32 a month, does not, in our opinion, fully express the wage gains involved. Considering the fact that in many in­ stances overtime amounts to two-thirds of the base wage (more or less in some instances) under the old contract, it is readily seen that the new overtime rate of $1.87 for all ratings represents a very sizeable increase in take-home pay. Under the old agreement, the average AB on tankers had gross earnings that could be conservatively estimated at $440 a month, provided he didn't put in much tank cleaning time. Using the same ratio pf two-thirds OT to base wages, the earnings under the new agreement would come to about $510 a month on the average. Actually, with the new, higher OT rate and with the many improve­ ments in working rules providing more ^ overtime, the earnings for the AB, oiler, FWT and similar ratings will work out to a higher figure. In the stewards department, the change in manning scales, as printed in the accompanying contract, provides a very considerable base wage increase of $78.26 for cook and baker and $89.36 for the third cook over the old galleyman's rating. This, and other sizeable increases in the stewards department meet the long-felt need of these men for wage adjustments. In handling this report, your committee is dealing with only those provisions that are entirely new, or those that have been improved. In the last analysis, your committee firmly believes that this contract fulfills the Union's pledge of providing the membership-with the best wages, working rules, job conditions, security and benefits any­ where in maritime. One-Year Contract m-t I^p«- I sfei; " , <t!^ - ', - The prologue of the proposed tanker contract calls for it to expire on September 30,1953. It may remain in effect from year to year thereafter unless^ either party gives the other written notice 60 days prior to that date of a desire to end or change it. After this notice has been given, specific proposals Must be submitted within ten days. Negotiations can open-at a time mutually agreed upon. The contract may be reopened at any time for negotiations on wages or other monetary matters. As a result, both freight and tanker contracts will expire at the same time. The unsettled conditions of the industry made a one year agreement necessary, so as to jpro'tect the Union membership dgaihst sudden economic Article I — Employment Existing hiring practices are continued with a guarantee of no discrimination because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin, in addition to the no-discrimination clause relating to Union activity. This protects the entire xnembership of the SIU, made up as it is of seamen of many origins. Article 11 — General Rules Commencement of Employment Section 7. This new section sets forth that when a man reports for work with his gear he shali be put on the payroll. However, if a man is sent to another port to catch the ship, he goes on the payroll from the time he is hired. It merely clarifies and sets down in black and white a long standing SIU practice. Termination of Empioyment a ship is damaged but not compietely lost, crewmemben shall receive up to $300 for damage to personai gear. Crew's Work Done By Others Section 16. The old clause in the contract ruling out .work by officers and others that would normally be over­ time for uniicensed members has been clarified and strengthened to specifically cover all categories—cadets, workaways, pursers, officers, etc. The new clause specifies that any routine work of the crew performed by unauthorirod persons is to be payable as overtime,. with the payment divided among the men ordinarily doing such work. Emergency Duties And Drills Section 18. Your committee has won clarification of procedure and overtime rules for emergency duties and for drills held on weekends and holidays. Overtime will now be paid for lifeboat and other drills on weekends and holidays except where departure time and date do not permit the required drills to be held befojre the first Sat­ urday, Sunday or holiday after the departure of the vesseh If the ship is in port and it is not the day of departure, overtime will be paid for these drills on weekends and holidays. Section .8. This section requires that if any man leaving a vessel asks for it, he shall be given a slip showing the reason for his leaving. Your committee felt that in past years many abuses had developed, whereby Seafarers were denied the right to apply for and receive unemploy­ ment insurance to which they were rightfully entitled. This happened because the men involved could not show that they had left the ship through no fault of their own, simply because the companies had been' stamping "quit" on these slips rather than the actual reason. The new provision should serve to end this abuse. Section 20. . The holiday rule has been amended to provide that when paid holidays fall bn- Saturday, the following Monday is observed as a holiday. This means holiday pay on Mondays when a holiday falls, on either Saturday or Sunday. Statement of Earnings Overtime Rate Section 9. Your committee felt that this new section providing that each man shall be given a statement of earnings and deductions at the time of payoff would formalize an existing practice and would expedite adjust­ ments on disputed overtime. Maintenance and Cure Section 13. This new section of the proposed agree­ ment provides that the $8 daily maintenance and cure payments must be made regardless of whether a man has hired an attorney, filed a claim for damages, or taken any other steps to that end. In the past, some companies have used such action on the part of the Seafarer who suffered illness or injury on the ship as an excuse to deny him these payments, despite US mari­ time law to the contrary. From now on a man must be paid his maintenance and cure money no matter what action he is taking against the company. Repatriation, Upkeep and Transportation Holidays Section 21. A big gain for every crewmember Is in­ volved in the new higher overtime rates, and the new dividing lines on Overtime. Overtime rates in the new agreement wili be $1.48 per hour and $1.87 per hour. The dividing line for these rates is $298.49, which means that every rated man on the vessel will receive the higher overtime rate. The old rates were $1.29 and $1.63 per hour, with only the top ratings receiving the higher over­ time rate. Payment Off Overtime Section 26. As before, this clause requires payment of overtime at the time of the signing off, with the additional provision that if payment is delayed by the company for 24 hours, the crewmember will receive an additional $10 per day for each day's delay. This doesn't include disputed overtime. Money Draws in Foreign Ports Section 28. Abuses of rules on draws, which have produced many beefs, will be dealt with by this revised section which provides for a draw at least once every five days in port except for weekends and holidays. When US money is aboard, the draws will be issued the day before arrival in a port that has a local law against issuance of US dollars there. This provision was inserted by your negotiating committee to protect crewmembers against losses suffered in the past from day to day changes in rates of money exchange which left them at the mercy of local officials. Advances m"st be made not later than 4"PM so that crewmembers need not lose out on shore leave because of delay in draws. Section 14. Your committee feels that inclusion of this clause will put an end to the practice of unscrupulous company- agents in foreign ports who have denied men proper accommodations, lodging, food and transportation, plus earned wages when they had to leave a ship because of illness or injury. Many such cases were reported in the SEAFARERS LOG during 1952, in which sick or injured men were left stranded on the beach in foreign countries without proper care or attention to their mini­ mum necessities, for food, lodging and adequate transport­ ation. Your committee has negotiated , a thoroughgoing clarification of this procedure outlining specific steps that have to be followed, so as to prevent these abuses in the future. It is made, absolutely clear that it is the company's responsibility through its agents, to assure repatriation upkeep at a cost of no less than $8 a day until proper transportation is provided. Where regular meals are not included in this transportation, the repatriated seamen shall be paid $6 a day for food while traveling. In addition, where the seaman's illness or injury is reported before he leaves the ship, he must be given a full statement showing his wages due. If this is not possible, the master shall notify the company agent and the home office of the man's account at the time he left the ship, so that when the man presents himself to the agent, he shaU be paid the maximum amount allowable as soon as possible. When the seaman presents his claim for wages to the agent or office of the company at the port of en­ gagement, or to the home office of the company, he shall receive payment as promptly as possible. In the event he is not paid this amount within, 72 hours, exclu­ sive of Saturdays. Sundays or holidays, he shall be en­ titled to an additional $8 daily until the full wages due Section 29. This is a new clause in the tank contract, providing that the company pays an additional 10 percent of monthly wages to every crew member when explosives in excess of 50 long tons are aboard, being loaded or dis­ charged. Should the -^rew be required to work such cargo, they shall be paid $5.00 an hour additional. For the pur­ poses of the agreement, explosives consist of such items as nitro-glycerine, loaded shells of one pound or over, TNT, dynamite, bombs, poison gas, and similar items. Loss Off'^bthlng t^ngshord Work By Grtdw at the time he left the vessel are-paid. Section 15.. y.'hen a ship is ' ' ' ' ....sation for ioss Explosives Standby Work Section 31. Your committee has secured considerable improvement in the working rules governing standby worki Rates have been increased and a higher guaranteed pay provided., Standby workers will receive $1.87 per hour during regular working hours Monday through Friday, and $2.81 per hour outside of regular hours. The old rates were $1.64 and $2.46 per hour. In addition, a guarantee has been won that men hired for standby shali be paid a full day's pay for the first day and a minimum o^ a half day's pay for each succeeding, day. Under the old sjreement, the men only received a guaran^e of a half day's pay on the first day. Section 82.; This is a new, proylslo.i for ,tha::,,ta^eiii, and calls for payment of wages over and above the^jijggju , �^amiaty iS3,19SS SEAFARERS litr monthly wage where men haVe jto do longilhore work or'drive winches. The watch on d^k will get $1.87 per hour, the watch below, $2.81 per hour between 8 All® and. 9 PM on weekdays. Work during other hours or on Satur­ days, Sundays and holidays will be at the rate of $3.74 an hour. Restriction To Ship Section 35. .In the past, ships' captains have, on occa­ sion, restricted crewmembers to ships in foreign ports, claiming that this restriction was ordered by the local government. This provision writes into the contract the Union practice of demanding a written copy of such gov­ ernment order, from the company. A letter from the com­ pany agent is not considered sufficient proof. If the com­ pany can't produce a copy of the order, the crew will re­ ceive overtime for the period they were restricted aboard. Sailing Board Time Section 36. In the past, some companies made a prac­ tice of calling men back to work, knowing that the ship wasn't going to sail at the time posted on the board. To eliminate this practice, the sailing board time clause has been greatly strengthened to provide a penalty for calling men back to work too soon. From now on, where the vessel is delayed for more than two hours due to loading or discharging cargo, the watch below may be dismissed and will receive two hours overtime for reporting as originally called for. The provision also calls for two days pay plus transpor­ tation for a man when the company orders a replacement for whom there is no vacancy on the ship. LOG Article III Deck Department Wages Section I. Increases in the deck department range from $16.97 for an ordinary seaman to $43.32 for an AB. The base monthly wage of the AB is now $305.64 up from a former level of $262.32. This restores the traditional differential in favor of tankermen which for the AB is $3.32 per month on base wages. Division Of Overtime Sec-ion 2. This new provision calls for the overtime to be divided as equally ss possible with the bosun allowed to make as many hours as the high man on overtime in the department. Where the bosun is required to work with the decl»watch on weekends or holidays at sea, he receives the same rate of overtime per hour as the watch on deck receives. Bosun Handling Windlass Section 9. This is another new clause calling for the bosun to stand by the windlass when no carpenter is carried. An AB may have to relieve the bosun there during the bosun's working hours. Handling Mooring Lines Section 12. The clause on handling mooring lines has been slightly amended to call for a minimum of six men for breaking out or stowing away lines. Launch Service Shifting Ship Section 40. This section provides a guarantee of one . round trip ashore every 24 hours at the company's ex­ pense, and includes an additional paragraph providing that where the service is arranged by the company each and every member of the crew shall be given an oppor­ tunity for such a round trip. The committee felt Jt was needless to set forth a de­ tailed procedure for launch service if the company's schedule failed to give all members of the crew an oppor­ tunity to go ashore. The new section will assure that opportunity. Section 14. For the first time in the tanker contract, your committee has negotiated a clause that will provide four hours overtime for shifting ship on weekends and holidays, and a minimum of two hours during weekdays. Section 17. Because of the nature of this work, the committee negotiated a new provision calling for both men who handle spray guns other than the-small hand type to receive overtime, not just the man who handles the gun. Fresh Provisions Tank Cleaning Section 40. The Union wants to encourage the use of frozen foods aboard ship as it has been fpund that these have the same or better quality than many fresh items and retain tiieir quality better on long voyages. As a result a new provision has been included providing that frozen food shall be considered the equivalent of fresh foods. In addition, a new section has been added calling for fresh whole milk to be served three times daily in port, and providing for 40 gallons of milk to be placed aboard on sailing day, when the ship is sailing from a port where pasteurized milk is available. Section 21. The new contract has an improved and strengthened tank cleaning clause which is more specific and more easily-understandable than the old one. Men hauling buckets during tank cleaning operations will re­ ceive straight overtime while on watch during weekdays from 8 AM to 5 FM and overtime and one-half at all other times, or while off watch. When butterworthing, three men will be required to shift the machines, and one man to stand by at ail times while the machines are in operation. Transportation And Paying Off Procedure Section 24. The committee has negotiated a restriction here that only ABs should be sent into the chain locker to stow chain. Where the locker is lower than one deck below the windlass a suitable signaling system must be installed for obvious safety purposes. Section 54. This is a new transportation rider cover­ ing the tankers. It provides for a revision of areas for transportation, to set up five such areas—two on the Pacific Coast, two on the Atlantic Coast and one for the Gulf. A member signing on in one area and paying off in another will get transportation by the usual first class rail service, if the vessel doesn't return to the area of the sign-on within ten days after arrival at the final port of discharge. , . Vessels in Idle Status Section 57. When a vessel is inactive in a US port for ten days or less, the crew shall be kept aboard at the regular monthly pay rate. If; the vessel will be idle for more than ten days, the creW may be reduced on arrival, but should that same vessel resume service within ten days, those crewmembers entitled to return to the vessel will receive wages and subsistence for the period they were laid off. This section will serve to clarify existing rules regard­ ing vessels in idle status. Full Compiemdnt While Cargo is Being Worked Section 58. A full complement shall be maintained aboard ship all the time that cargo is being worked, except for weekends and holidays, when some men may not be aboard. This clause was insisted on by youi" committee to eliminate the practice of tpeintaining a shorthanded crew when a vessel arrived in port late in the week, with resultant loss of work, to the membership. intornationai Dateline Section 6d. Your committee has attempted to draft a clause tha.t wUi prpyide a JLong-needed .clarification of this issue. It shouifi ^i^an end to the qtiestibh of dkys gained itr lost going eut or west and minimize the beefs thfit have Using Paint Spray Guns Chain Locker Article IV Engine Department Wages Section 1. Wage changes in the engine department range from $17.41 monthly increase for the wiper to a high of $43.32 for oilers and FWTs. Base wage for the latter ratings is $305.64, up from $262.32 in the old con­ tract. Electricians Section 9. The proposed new agreement contains a revised set of working rules for electricians, defining their duties and overtime regulations. Where the electrician is requested in writing by the company to furnish his own tools he shall receive $20 a month in .iddition to his basic wage. Carbon Tetrachioride Section 22. Any engine department member who is required to u^e carbon tetrachloride for cleaning pur­ poses shall be paid the overtime rate on watch and OT and one-half while off watch. Your committee is hopeful "• that this provision will discourage the use of this danger­ ous material at any time as there are other cleaning materials equally suitable and hot as risky. Article V Stewards Department Wages , Section 1. -The Union has secured considerable wage gains for ratihgs in the stewards depkrtiqent; from $19.22 "yer'moBtiit for iile$sihen'«nd utllftymen, tip id" $47,47 tor Sapplementairy—Pafe Elevc the steward. An upgrading of ratings in the stewards de­ partment makes for additional wage gains with a third cook, not carried previously on tankers, getting $318.46 per month. Manning Scales Section 5. The new manning scales on ail tankers call for a steward, a chief cook, a cook and baker instead of a second cook and baker, a third cook instead of a galleyman, three messmen and one utiiityman. As a result of the upgrading the cook and baker will receive $78.26 more a month than the second cook and baker in the old con­ tract, and the third cook $89.36 per month more than the gaileyman received previously. Your committee believes that this upgrading is more in conformity with the actual duties of the stewards de­ partment and also makes for manning scales similar to those on freight ships not carrying passengers. .3 if ' >1 Working Due To Absent Members Section 7. The negotiating committee has rewritten this section so as to enable men who do the missing men's work to receive a division of both the wages and the over­ time that the missing men would normally have made on weekends or holidays. Where a member of the department falls ill or suffers injury in the course of the voyage, the remaining men will receive a division of his wages. Routine Work Section 8. This section provides, among other items, that men in the stewards department shall not be required to do any work in the radio shack without the payment of overtime. Shifting Meals Section 12. An addition was made to the old provision on this item calling for as much notice as possible to be given to the stewards department when meal hours are changed. In no event should this notice be less than two hours in advance of the new mealtime. This should enable members of the department to make the necessary prep­ arations for the shift in mealtime, and assure the proper feeding of the crewmembers with the least inconvenience to ail hands. Making Ice Section 19. Where the ship carries ice machines, mem­ bers of the stewards department will not have to make ice or pull ice, but will distribute it once it is pulled. Where there are no ice machines and members have to make ice, overtime shall be paid for this work. This does not apply to making ice cubes. Since the making of ice is not routine work, if it is required of the members of the stewards department they should be paid overtime for such work. Overtime for Butchering Section 20. Where the ship stocks carcass beef in eighths or larger, the man in the stewards department who has to butcher the beef shall be paid a minimum of six hours overtime weekly for butchering. Conclusion In negotiating this new tanker agreement, the job of your committee was made basier by the fact that the mem­ bership has conducted itself in a responsible manner aboard tbe vessels of the SlU-contracted tanker com­ panies. For this the committee wishes to thank the mem­ bership of the SIU. By conducting themselves as good trade unionists, the Seafarers have helped the committee members in their task, and in so doing have helped themselves. The con­ tract reflects the fact that the membership has gained more through its responsible behavior than it would have otherwise. Another important factor that helped smooth the path of the negotiating committee was the response of crew­ members to the Union's request for suggestions for the new agreement. The records show that large numbers of interested crewmembers sailing on SlU-contracted tank­ ers submitted valuable suggestions and recommendations. Examination of the new tanker agreement shows that a great many of these recommendations found their way into the contract, since they were put forward by your negotiating committee as Union demands, in every case where it was possible and reasonable to do so, and were accepted by the operators as such. In a sense then, this new tanker agreement is the product of the membership themselves.. By following the recommendations made by the crew­ members, your committee feels that it has obtained a con­ tract that will be of great benefit to every Seafarer in meeting his needs and demands. Consequently, your com­ mittee recommends the adoption by the membership of this committee report and of the contract attached hereto, in their entirety. Money provisions of this contract, as the text shows, are effective retroactive to January 1, 1953. They cannot be put into effect, however, until approval has been received from the Stabilization authorities in Washington. approval has been forthcoming, retroactive payments will be due, to all Seafarers involved. SIU Ncfottattaiff CoHlitttiMr' • r •*1 �m€ 8ft0p1eneht-^Tare Twelve Janoarr 83, USS SEAFAREtt'S LOG TANKER CONTRACT HIGHLIGmS r.^ Increased wages in all departments. The wages on deck jump between $16.97 and $43.32. )Vages in the engine department are increased between $1T.41 and $43.43, while steward department wages increase betw^n $15.22 and $47.47, Manning scales improved. Two new ratings in steward department. Cook and baker carried instead of second cook and baker. New rating gets $78.26 more than old one. Third cook replaces galley man, and is paid $89.36 more than old rating. Overtime clause rewritten. Rates jump to $1.48 and $1.87. Every rated man on ship, including ABs, cooks, FWTs and oilers, now get higher. Ot rate instead of the lower one. This means 58 cents an hour jump in the OT rate-for these men, ' Sailing board clarification. New sailing board time clause penalises company for calling men back more than two hours in advance of sailing. Men will now collect two hours overtime for reporting early as originally called for. . Repatriation, upkeep and transportation. Entire clause darWed and strengthened. Men leaving,ship in foreign port for illness are assured prompt payment of wages, and immediate payment of $8 per day until transportation is provided. Full complement while working cargo. Companies can no longer work cargo with a shorthanded crew aboard, except on weekends or holidays, wheii some of the men may go ashore. This assures fullest possible work for the membership, • pP'' ' Shifting ship clause and overtime provision. For the first time in the tanker agree' ment, the men will get four hours overtime paid to them for shifting ship on the week' ends or holidays. Two hours oveftime will be paid during weekdays. mJ 1 Tank cleaning clause strengthened. In addition to normal OT paid during tank cleaning operations, men hauling buckets will now get straight OT while on watch dut' ing regular working hours, OT and a half on weekends or during other hours. •V -.my n, „'ArmA.mmvm JB »AI.^ W': ^ gai r^is, ; /y ['v,-t � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource January 23, 1953 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XV, No. 2 Description An account of the resource Headlines: A SEAFARER WITHOUT A COUNTRY CO BALKS AT PACT, BLITZ STRIKE WINS QUICK OKAY VACATION $ HELD TAXABLE BY US MOBILE HOSP CHIEF ENDS 36-YR JOB TOP TANKER CONTRACT AGREEMENT REACHED MTD UNIONS SET UP NY COUNCIL, ADOPT 14-POINT PORT PLAN NEW PACTS, WAGE BOOST NEAR FOR SHOREGANGS TALLY GROUP ANNOUNCES A&G ELECTION WINNERS CAPT. REED DIES AT 56 FOUR SIU SHIPS IN CRACK-UPS AMEU ALWAYS ON JOB WITH ICE IN WINTER SIU VESSEL BATTERED BY TYPHOON FOOD AND STORING POLL NEARS IN CALMAR, ORE 'U' DEAN PRAISES SCHOLARSHIP PLAN PROPOSE CITIZENSHIP FOR ALIEN PARENTS HITLER LIVES A PORT PROGRAM DURBAN PITFALLS OF ATLANTIC SHIPPING AFRICA HAS AMERICAN TOUCH SOUSA SURPRISES SHIPMATES SEA ESCAPADES ON STORMY NIGHT DISGUISES DEFIES DETECTION PROPOSED TANKER AGREEMENT NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE'S REPORT 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 1/23/1953 1953 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/1d0bb1ed4d78719182a3bccb8ccb7099.PDF 0d16247def203e9fb39ed348fea15a30 PDF Text Text Wm  OFFICIAL  ORGAN  OF THE ATLANTIC AND  GULF  DISTRICT,  SEAFARERS' INTERNATIONAL  UNION  OF NORTH  AMERICA  VOL.  Ill  NEW  YORK,  N. Y.,  FRIDAY,  JANUARY 24,  1941  No.  2  MS  A.F.ofLWARNS SlU  Opens  Books to  AGAINST GOV'T 6­Monfh Permit Men  Flays  Bills  to  Put Seamen Under  STRIKE BAN Naval  Reserve  and  End  Secretary­Treasurer's  Report  Beginning  with  January  20,  1941,  the  membership  bookfl  of  the  Atlantic  and  Gulf  District  of  the  Seafarers'  Intemsia  Congress  was  warned  by  tional  Union  of  North  America  Avill  be  open  to all  men  whoi  the  American  Federation  of  have  performed  six  months  of  actual  sea  service  on  Permit;  Labor  this  week  that  any  at­ Cards issued to them by the  Union.  '  tempt  to  legislate  away  la­ The  decision  to  open  the  books  was  arrived  at  by  a  majority  bor's right  to strike  will  lead  vote  of  all  branches,  acting  on  a  recommendation  made  by  Secret  tai­y­Treasurer  Sydney  Gretcher.  Permit  Card  Men  who  meet  the  to a head­on fight.  requirements  may  take  advantage  of  this  decision  by  following  the  Since  the  Atlantic  &  Gulf  District  opened  its  Headquarters  of­ "America  is  a  demoeracy,"  procedure  outlined  in  the  recommendation,  which  is  as  follows:  fice  here  in  Washington,  things  have  been  rather  quiet  insofar  as  "The  applicant  must  fill  out  legislative  mailers are  concerned  but  the  rumors as  to  what  is  going  the  A.F.  of  L.  statement  completely  one  of  the  new  official  to happen  have  not.  There are  all  sorts of  rumors circulating  around  handed to  the  pres.s  last  Mon­ "Membership  Application"  forma  up  on  Capitol  Hill  and  while  they  still  may  be  just  rumors,  the  day  said.  "It  must  remain  and file  same  with  the  local  SIX!  membership  can  rest  assured  that  something  is  in  the  offing,  and,  democratic.  It  would  be  sui­ agent.  as  usual,  something  to  hamstring  the  seamen,  their  Union  and  their  democratic  rights  to  solely  manage  their  own  affairs  and  especially  cidal  for  US;  in  our  liaste  to  Investigating  Committee  build an invulnerable  military  their  hiring  halls.  "Upon  receipt  of  this  form,  thfl  defense  of  our  country,  to  Agent  is  to  arrange  for  an  inveS"  Important  Moves  Afoot  tigating  committee  of fiA'e  full­ As  far  as  I  have  been  able  to  ascertain,  there  are  two  impor­ abandon  democracy  in  the  book  members;  said  committee  to  tant  moves  afoot.  One  move  is  a  contemplated  Bill  to  put  the  process.  Therefore, the  Amer­ be  members  from  the  same  d©"  American  merchant  marine  under  the wing  of  the U.  S.  Naval  Ke­ ican  Federation  of  Labor  will  partment  (deck,  engine  or  stew<  sei­ve.  "While  this  Bill  is  less  apt  to  get  anywhere,  we  cannot  af­ oppose  AVith  every  ounce  of  A  United Press report from  ard)  as  the  applicant.  The  inve9<  ford  to  take  it  for  granted  that  such  a  thing  will  not  happen.  I  am  sure  that  the  shipowners  will  buck  this  move  along  with  all  its  poAver  and  influence  any  San  Diego,  California  states:  tigafing  committee  is  to  investL  maritime  Unions.  There  are  many  far  more  important  industries  attempt  to  abrogate,  curtail  "Ralph  Elm,  chairman  of  a  gate  the  applicant  thoroughly  aq  to  his  previous  Union  affiliation,  which  are  more ^directly  connected  with  the  present  defense  pro­ or  suppre.ss  constitutional  San  Diego  draft  board,  warn­ character,  ability  and  worthiness  gram  than  the  merchant  marine,  and  the  argument  still  holds  guarantees  of  freedom  en­ as  a  Union  member.  The  report  ed  Ryan  Aircraft  workers  fast  as  to  why  shouldn't  these  certain  industries  be  put  under  di­ joyed  by  the  American  peo­ that  if  they  go  out  on  strike  of  the  committee  is  to  appear  on  rect  government  control  before  the  merchant  marine.  This  issue  can  he  licked  in  my  opinion,  but  we  will  have  to  put  up  a  good  ple.  These  guarantees include  they  are  subject  to  draft  re­,  the  reA'erse  side  of  the  "Membeiv  ship  Application," in  the space  al*  labof's right  to .strike."  battle  to  do  It.  classification  and  a  possible  lotted  for  thi.s  purpose.  Danger to  Union Hiring  Hall  call  to  Army  training"  (Jan­ The second  move  which  is  afoot  is  that  which  vitally  affects  our  Acting on  Report  ^  uary  16,  1941).  "The  investigating  committee's  hiring  halls,  and  in  fact,  all  maritime  hiring  halls.  This  particular  Union  Hiring Halls  Stresses  Duties of  S.I.U. Members  Threat to Use Draft Against Strikers move  is  closely  related  to  the  old  Bradley. Bill;  a  Bill  which  seeks  to  eliminate  the  Union  hiring  halls  and  supplant  them  with  govern­ ment  supervised  hiring^  halls.  Whether  they  intend  to  bring  back  the  Bradley  Bill  for  reconsideration  is  not  known  but  one  thing  is  certain,  there  will  be  a  strong  attempt  to  wrest  the  control  of  the  hiring  halls  from  the  maritime  Unions.  The  seamen,  nationally,  can  expect  almost  anything  to  happen  in  this  direction,  and  it  will  take  the  combined  support  of  all  maritime  Union  and  perhaps  all  labor  to  defeat  this  measure.  It  must  be  defeated,  and  the  membership  of  the  Atlantic  and  Gulf  District  must  prepare  to  do  its share  regard­ less  of  the  cost;  The  shipowners  and  certain  individuals  here  in  Washington  have  joined  hands  in  this  contemplated  move.  And  in  speaking  of  the  cost  to  defeat  any  move  of  this  kind,  I  might  call  it  to  the  attention  and  serious  consideration  of  the  mem­ bership  that  certain  individuals  of  not  only  this  Union  but  of  all  other  maritime  Unions  have  done  much,  in  the  past,  to  help  bring  this  move  about.  It  seems  that  not  only  are  the  shipowners  getting  fed  up  with  certain  individual  crews  violating  the  agreements  which  were  negotiated  and  signed  in  good  faith  and  having  to  tolerate  "performers,"  but,  also  a  certain  group  of  government  officials.  Individual Action Hurts  Union  It  must  be  remembered  that  all  agreements  signed  by  this  or­ ganization  were  done  so  through  the  ratification  of  the  majority  of  tl>e  membership  and,  therefore,  all  our  signed  agreements  rep­ resent the  will of  the majority  of  the  membership,  which  in  rality  is  the  Union.  And  when  certain  individuals  in  the  nature  of  a  ship's  crew  strike  a  ship  without  the  sanction  of  the  majority  of  the  membership,  then  those  certain  individuals  are  putting  the  Union  on  the  spot  and  lending  aid  and  reasons  for  the  wanting  of  the  hiring halls  to  be  taken  away  from  the  Union  by  either  the  shipowners  or  the  government.  Democratic  Procedure  Must  Prevail  All  agreements  were  negotiated  and  signed  in  good  faith,  and  they  were  not  considered  binding  until  they  were  ratified  by  a  ma­ jority  or  the  membership:  and  in  my  opinion,  and  in  the  opinion  of  any  other  sensible  member  of  this  organization,  no  individual  or  minority  group  of  individuals  have  the  right  to  jeojiardize  the  pres­ ent  and  future  agreements  and  welfare  of  this  organization  by  re­ fusing  to  live  up  to  those  agreements.  If  any  individual  or  minprity  group  of  individuals  do  not  want  to  work  under  the  working  conditions as  set  forth  in  any  particular  agreement  covering  the ship  on  which  they  work,  they  are  not  com­ pelled  either  by  the  company  or  the  Union  to  work  on  that  ship  or  under  that  particular  agreement.  They  can  leave  those  jobs  to  the  majority  of  the  membership  who  voted  to  accept  that  particular  agreement.  On  the .other  hand,  should  it  be  the  opinion  of  any  individual  or  minority  group  of  individuals  that  certain  changes  should  be  made  in  that  particular  agreement,  I  believe  that  they  should  be  heard  and  their  opinions  given  consideration  by  the  entire  member­ ship,  BUT  THEY  SHOULD  DO  IT  IN  THE  PROPER  MANNER  (OQntinncd on Po«c 2) Shipyard Workers  In Negotiations  With  Navy  The  National  Wage  Board  of  Review  will  reopen  hear­ ings  in  Washington  on  the  Navy  Yard  wage  structure,  the  Navy  Department  an­ nounced  last  week.  Unions  belonging to the  A.F. of  L. as  well  as the­C.I.0. Avill  appear  at  the  hearings  to  negotiate  for higher  wages.  Although  a  high  officer  of  the  department  recently  called  these  workers  "part  of  the  Navy"  that  has  not  prevented  them  from  be­ ing  organized  into  unions  and  from  insisting  on  collective  bar­ gaining  rights  and  union  wage  scales.  Employers  haA'e  been  raising  report  and  recommendations  are  hell  with  "national  defense"  then  to  be  taken  before  the  mem*  propaganda  to  heap  up  profits and  bei'ship  locally,  either  through  a  muzzle  labor's  demands  for  de­ regular  or  special  meeting.  The  cent  wages  and  conditions.  Con­ membership  can  either  accept  or,  gressmen  have  been  busy  framing  leject  the  committee's  findings  this  propaganda  into  anti­labor  and  recommendations.  bills.  Is  the  next  step  the  utiliza­ "Only  when  the  membership  tion  of  the  Selective  Service  act  has  acted  favorably  on  an  invea*  —adopted  allegedly  in  order  to  tigating  committee  report  shall  provide  self­defense  for  the  peo­ the  applicant  be  considered  as ac  ple—in  order  to  club  labor  into  cepted.  I  line  for  the  profit­hungry  employ­ "Upon  joining,  the  applicant  ers?  Such  items  as  the  above  must  pay  his  due.s  on  his  Permit  seeiu  to  be  straAvs  in  the  wind.  Card  up  to  the  current  month,  Their  trend  is,  directed  against  also  the  Strike  and  Organization­ the  rights  of  the  laboring  people  al  Assessment  of  $5.00,  the  19411  who  constitute  the  vast  majority  Hospital,  Burial  and  Shipwreck  of  the  nation.  Assessment  of  $2.00  and  the  Such  incidents  as  that  at  San  $10.00  Initiation  Fee—all  in  full,  Diego  must  not  go  by  unchal­ before  being  Issued  his  regulac  lenged.  Labor  must  raise  its voice  membership  book."  in  protest  against  the  utilization  Investigations  are  to  be  thorw  of  synthetic  patriotism  as  a  ough­going,  so  as  to  make  sura  weapon  on  behalf  of  strikebreak­ of  the  best  interests  of  the  mem'  ing.  Watch  the  draft  boards  for  berslilp  ill  each  case.  ^  j  anti­labor  actions!  Unimn Gets CleseU  Shop  Agreement en New Lines  The Seafarers'  International  Union  of  North  America  has  signed  closed  shop  agreements  Avith  the  AtAvacbal  and  the  Fall  River  Navigation  companies.  The  agreements  Avere  signed  by  District  Representative  John  HaAvk  after  negotia­ tions  Avith  the  companies  Avcrc  approved  by  a  vote  of  the  union  membership.  Provisions  in  the  new  agree­ H.  Atwater  and  the  William  C.  ments  follow  closely  the structure  Atwater.  of  the  union  contract  with  the  The  new  agi­eements  are  only  Range  Line,  with  upward  revi­ some  among  many  obtained  with­ sion  in  wages  for  some  ratings.  in  recent  months  by  the  ISU.  The  ships  affected  are  the  David  Without  any  hue  and  cry,  the  Union  is  carrying  on  a  steadfast  and  highly  successful  organiza­ John  Henry  Fergerson  tion  drive,,  Similar  agreements  Please  get  in  touch  with  are  pending  and  are  to  be  an­ your  mother  at  home  at  nounced  as  soon  as  the  member­ once.  ship  has  acted  on  them.  i;  : How  Books  Are  Issued  *  •  No  membership  books  will  be  sent  in  care  of  any  particulatl  steamship  or  steamship  company,  Avheie  they  may  go  lost  or  un­ claimed.  All  membership  books  will  be  sent  to  the  branch  offices  only  where  the  Agent  or  the  Pac  trolmen  can  deliver  the  books  aboard  the ship  in  person,  or else  the  member can  come  to  tlie  halj  for  his  book.  |  ATTENTION  Eugene  Gilbert  Senff  It  is  important  that  you  immediately  communicate  Avith  Mr.  William  Krieg  of  the Selective Service  Head­ quarters of  the State  of  In­ diana  located  at  711 North'  Pennsylvania  Street,  Indi­ anapolis,  Ind.  v.i i  :i':f J  Mi  • fi;  �m  • :K  7  T H  H  S E  A  FA R  E R S '  L O  G  2 Published  by  the  ArLANTIC  &  GULF  DISTRICT  of the Seafarers'  International  Union  of  North  America  Out  Of  The  MAILBAG  Friday, January  24, 1941  SECRETARY­TREASURER'S  REPORT  (Continued tram Page 1) ^ AND  NOT  PUT  THE  UNION  ON  THE  SPOT.  They  should  draw  up  an  official  resolution  embracipg  their  opinions  and  the  requested  changes  sought  in  the  agreement;  and  then  they  &hould  submit  the  resolution  to  the  membership  at  a  regular  membership  meeting,  BO  that  the  entire  membership,  in  meeting  on  ^  coastwise  basis,  may  consider  those  opinions  and  requested  changes  sought  in  that  par­ ticular  agreement.  And  should  the  majority  of  the  membership,  as­ sembled  in  meeting  on  a  coastwise  basis,  vote  In  favor  of  the  reso­ lution,  then  yo.in­  olficials  will  have  no  other  alternative  but  to  meet  with  the  company  and  negotiate  the  requested  changes  in  the  agree­ ment  as  outlined  In  the  resolution.  I  feel  certain  that  the  company  wjll  listen  to  reason  and  in  most  cases  they  will  come  across  either  in  nart  or  whole.  BUT  IN  THE  MEANTIME,  THE  CREWS SHOULD  SAIL  THE  SHIPS  AND  LIVE  UP  TO  THE  AGREEMENT,  AND  NOT  JEOPARDIZE  EVERYTHING  THAT  TOOK  SO  ^[ARD  A  STRUGGLE  ON  PART  OF  THE  MEMBERSHIP  TO  GET—OUR  0W5l  HIRING  HALLS—OUR  CLOSED  SHOP  AGREEMENTS.  New  Orleans,  La,  January  i6,  1941  Affiliated  with  the  American  Federation  of  Labor  Editor,  Seafarers'  Log  Brothers:  HARRY'LUNDEBERG,  Acting  International  President  ^  ^  As  this  is  written,  two  bills  are  110  Market  Street,  Room  402,  San  Francisco,  Calif.  about  due  to  come  before  Con­ gress  which  may  well  mean  the  -ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE. CONCERNING THIS regimentation  of  all  seamen  to  PUBLICATION TO-. such  an  extent  that  progressive  m:' "THE SEAFARERS'  LOG"  nS';  unionism  .will  become  just  an­ P, O.  Box  522,  Ghui­ch  St. Annjex,  Nevv  York,  N. Y.  other  manuscript  in  the  museum  Phone­.  BOvvIing Green 9­3437  of  labor's  struggles  with  capital.  No  doubt  an  enormous  amount  of  publicity  will  accomplish  these  bills  with  the  usual  ballyhoo  about  "national  defense,"  partlot­ The  following  is  a  dlspatcli  to  the  New  York  Tlmcit  of  Jamuiry  Cretti|ig Things straight  ism,  save  democracy,  etc.  But  be  11, 1941:  In  speaking  of  violation  of  agreements,  I  wish  to  say  that  the  neath  this  fog  designed  to  mis­ NASSAU,  Bahamas,  Jan.  10.  —  The  Legislature,  at  an  lead  and  sway  public  opinion  lies  membership  should  get  two  technical  points  clear  in  their  minds.  emergency  meeting  today,  approved  a  proposal  by  the  Mer­ First,  there  is a  vast  difference  in  striking  a  ship  or  refusing  cliant  and  Miners  Line  to  operate  a  Miami­Nassau  service,  the  plain  fact  that  the  poor  work­ so  sail  a  ship  on  the  part  of  the crew  or  any  part  of  the  crew  than  ing stiff  Is  about  due  for  another  starting  from  Miami  Jan. 21.  . . The  Government  recently  con­ in  their  refusing  to  further  work  for  that  particular  company  by  shellacking  by  a  benevolent  col­ tracted  with  the  Eastern  Steainsliip  Company  for  a  weekly  serving  a  24­hoiir  notice  of  their  desire to  be  paid  off.  New  York­Nassau  and  twice­weekly  Miami­Nassau  service.  lection  of  parasites  in  Washing­ Second,  no  Union, or  anybody  else  foi­  that  matter,  has  the  right  The latter  was canceled,  however,  hecaii.se  of  lal>or  diflieulties."  ton  whose  hungei;^£or  publicity,  to  compel  anyone  to  sail  a  ship  or  continue  his  employment  with  and  perhaps  other  things,  Is  far  As  all  Iiands  will  reinemher,  the  Merchant  and  Minefs  Lino  in  excess  of  their  zeal  to  protect  any steamship  company against  his  own  will. ­Every  member  of  this  wais recently  "organized" by  the great labor  leaders of  the  Nation­ lionest  working  men's  efforts  to  organization  is  a  free  man  and  has  a  right  to  work  when  he  wants  al  Maritime  Union,  At  the  time  Wheir  the  contract  witli  M  &  M  establish  a  sane  and  just  stand­ to  and  not  to  work  when  he  wants  to;  but  no  member  or  minority  '  was­signed,  Ciirran  boa.sted  about  percentage  gain.s  in  wages,'etc.,'  group  of  members  of  this organization  has  the  right  to strike  or  re­ ard  of  living.  that, ran  into astronomical  figiii­es.  "No  Coffee  Time" Joe  akso  ad­ The first  of  these  bills,  if  fuse  to  sail  any  ship  under  agreement  to  our  organization,  without  dressed a  special  appeal  in  tlie "Pilot"  directecf to  the  men In the  passed,  will  authorize  the  indue  first  obtaining  the  .ganction rif  the  Union  through  a  majority  vote  Eastern,  in  which  he  pointed  to  the  "great  achievements"  05i  the,  tion  of  tlie  entire  merchant  ma­ of  the  membership  assembled  in  meeting  in  all  Branches.  Rather  M  &  M  and  called  upon  the  Eastern  men  to  quit  the  Seafarers  rine  into  the  Naval  Reserve.  Very,  than  put  the  Union  on  the spot  by  striking  or  refusing  to  sail  the  International  Union and  .join  up  with  the  NMU  on  tliat  basis.  patiiotic,  but  patriotism  (being  ship,  the  crew  should  notify  the  master  that  they  do  not  wish  to  be  Now, we  read  in  the  above  dispatcli  tliat  tlie  Merciiant  and  an  ideal)  cannot  substitute  for  further  employed  by  him  or  by  the  company  which  he  represents.  Miners  have taken  over a ,jol>  which  Eastern Steamship  Co.  had  to  food  to fill  an  empty  stomach.  DO  NOT  STRIKE  THE  SHIP  NOR  REFUSE  TO  SAIL  THE­SHIP—  give  ui)  "BECAUSE  OP  LAUGH  DIFFICULTIES."  The  "labor  In  tlie  event  of  a  war  the  sea­ INFORM  THE  MASTER  OF  YOUR  DESIRE  TO  QUIT  AND  .DE­ difficulties"  anionnted  to  this:  The  SIU  men  refu.scd  to  agree  to  men  would  be  automatically  MAND  TO  BE  PAID  OFF—GIVE  THE  MASTER  AT  LEAST  A  the .proposed  Miami­Nassau  run  because  the  Eastern  wanted  to  called  to  active  duty  at  Navy  TWENTY­FOUR  HOUR  NOTICE!  impose  working  condition.s  BELOW  thosi;  fU'evniliug  for  this  run  pay.  An  Abie­Bodied  Seaman  Keeping the Union  Hiring Hall  Is Up  to Us!  on  Qther  SIU  ships.  Now  that  Eastern  had  to give  up  the .job  be­ would  then  get  ?54  per  month  In  getting  back  to  the  subject  of  the  move  afoot  to  pass  legisla­ caiMe  Its SIU  personnel  would  not  agree  to  the  sub­standard  con­ with  no  bomus  or  otlier  means  of  tion  to  eliminate  the  Union  hiring  halls  and  replace  them  with  gov­ ditions  proposed,  the  Merciiant  &  Miners,  HIRING  NRIU  CREWS,  increasing  his  pay,  and  he  may  ernment  hiring  halls, it  must  be  remembered  that  if  we  can  definite­ agrees  to  take  over  UNDER  THOSE  SAME  SUB­STANDARD  even  be  required  to  buy  uniforms.  ly  prove  to  all  concerned  that  we  can  and  will  live  up  to  the  agree­ CONDITIONS!  (Admirals  must  have  something  ments  which  the  memberslilp," through  a  majority  vote,  accepts  and  Apparently,  "No  Coffee  Time'.s"  boast  was  much  better­than  to  inspect  or  their  efficiency  orders  signed,  we  can  knock  any  of  the  oppoeltion's  contentions  and  his  performance.  It  is  little  facts  like  this  tlmij make  his  appeals  would  be  impaired.)  How  the  lit­ opinions  as  lo  why  the  government  should  con'trol  the  hiring  halls  to  the Eastern  men and  SHJ  members generally  fall  on  deaf  ears.  tle  woman  and  junior  at  home  into  a  cocked  hat.  But  If  we,  as  an  organization,  and  as  individuals,  While  his  empty  BOAST.S  ai­e  directed  (without  any  success)  are  to  get  their  coffee  and  cakes  cannot  live  np  to  that  which  we  agree  to  in  writing  or  seek  amend­ to  the seamen,  his  PERFOR^IANCE  probably  arouses  much  more  is  of  no  interest  to­  these  seif­ ments  to  these  agreements  in, the  proper  collective  bargaining  man­ favorable  response among  the shipowners.  As  for  the SIU,  it  pre­ ntylod  super­patriots  in  Washln.g  ner,  then  we  might  just  as well  resign  ourselves  to  eventually  losing  fersAo  serve  the  men  who  man  the  ships.  And  experiences  like  ton.  control  of  the  hiring  halls. 1 do  not  want  the  membership  to  become  tliat,,with  this  Miami­Nassau  run  shon  that  THIS  Union  nieans  Then,  after  tlie  emergency  .i.s  too  pessimiistic  nor  too  optirastic,  biit  I  do  want  to  give  them  a  what it says.  over,  you  will  be . jiainlessly  elim­ word  of  warning  as  to  V/hat  is  in  the  olfing ­should  we  not  go  down  inated  from  tlio  regular  Navy  and  the  line  to  live  up  to  the  agreements  which  w­ere  negotiated  and  turned  over  to ..John  Shipownei'  signed  in  good  faith.  I  think  tlie  membership  should  begin  to  take  again,  who  will  how  be  so  fai  some  sort  of  definite action  against  any  individual  or  minority  group  with  war  profits  that  he  will  have  of  individuals  who  take  it  upon  themselves  To  perform  and  con­ January  18,  1941  We  crewed  another  .ship  for  the  millions  of  spare  dollars .to spend  stantly  violate  our  agreements­.  As  I  have  said  before,  amendments  Editor,  Seafai­ers'  Log  Alcoa  S.  S.  Company  on  the  ITTh.  to  insure  our  enslavement.  You'll  to any  agreement  can  be secured  if dilly  the  membership  will  do  it  in  _  Dear  Sii­  and  Brother:  The  New  Windsor,  which  has  probably  have  to  turn  in  your  the  right  way  .as  heretofore  outlined  in  this  report.  .  Have  seen  quite  a  bit  of  activ­ been  renamed  the  Alcoa  Mariner,  uniforms,  so  maybe  you'll  have  Act  Against "Performers"!  ity  hpre  the  past  week.  We  had  came  out  of  the  shipyard  and  to  buy  your  rags  from  Jolm  Ship  Another  thing  which  Is  hurting  us  as an  organixatibn  no  end  is  thg  .David  Atwater,  Ponce  de  Clewed  up  and  is  due  to  sail  on  owner's slop­chest  before  you'll  be  the  constant  i>erforrting  on  the  part  of  certain  members  while  on  Leon,  Beliingham,  Kofresi,  Alcoa  or  about  Monday.  This  leaves  two  able  to  Work  again.­Very,  very  board  ship,  if  any  member  want­s  to  go  oiit  on  a' drunk and  perform,  Shipper,  Del  Valie,  Delargentina  ships  Of  tliis  company  still  in  the  nice.  It was all  done  for  good  old  then  he  should  either  get  a  few  days  off  from  the  job  or  else  quit  here'J duFing  the  week,  and  we  drydock,  being  thoroughly  re­ Uncle  Sam,  who  even  furnishes  a  the  job  entirely  and  go  out  on  his  drunk  and  perfom  to  liis  heart's  also^^.had  a  Bull  ship  in  nearby  conditioned  and  they  should  be  National  Guard  to  help  the  ship­ content  away  from  the  ship;  and  when  he  has  got  it  out  of  his  Sys­ Pens^acola,  Fla.  We've  been  pret­ out  shortly.  They  will  all  be  put  owner  show  you  tlie  error  of  ten,  he  should  then  knueide  down  and  behave.  I  have  before  me  a  ty  biiay  putting  the  new  Water­ into  the  Bauxite  trade  for  the  your  ways  when  you're  hungry  letter  from  District  Represeirtative  Biggs  in  which  he  informs  me  man  agreement  into  effect  on  the  Aluminum  company.  and  go  out  on  strike,  attempting  that  practically  the  entire  crew  of  the  S.­S.  Del  Argentine,  on  her  re­ Waterman  ships.  As  you  know,  to  Insure  your  three  squares  and  cent  voyage  to  South  America.  w6nt  haywire  and  performed  during  the  ,new  agreement  calls  for  After  reading  tlie  daily  press  flop  a  day,;. Anyway,  fellows,  we'll  the  voy.age.  This  is  just  the sort  of  thing tlf.it­ will  also  help  to  push  Deck ,  Engineers  and  they  are  a  and  also  tlie  Log  and  West  Coast  all  look  cute  in  our  snazzy  gob's  legislation  across  WhlGh  will  take  away  our  hiring  halls  Biiid­put  •   Sailor,  I  am  of  the  opinion  that  scarce  animal  around  fVlobiie.  For  uniform.  somej, reason  the  men  won't  get  each  and  every,  member  of  this  The" second  of  the  Congression­ them  under  government  snperVLsIon.  It  is  high  time  the membership, took  some  .sort  of  deflnite  action  thejr  certificates  endorsed  for  organization  should  take  just  a  al  braiiiMloriUB  will  give  us  (so  against  these disrupters  and  performets.  few  moments  to  sit  down  and  Depk.Bngineer.  If  your  organization  is  to survive,  if  our  hiring halls  are  to  sur­ write  their  respective  Congress­ they .say)  a  very  great  amount  of  lieip  in  the form  of  anotlier­para­ vive,  if  our  hard  won  gains  are  to  be  preserved, Ave  have  got  to  put  On;, Thursday  morning  one  of  men  urging  that  they  do  every­ site  who  will  be  paid  by  Uncle  a  stop  to  this  sort  of  thing  by  cracking  down  off  those  who,  iinin^  our  oldest  Union  brothers  passed  thing  in  tiieir .power  to  stop  the  Sam  to  help  us  ship­out  of  our  tentionally  or  Intentionally,  seek  to  destroy  all  that  we  have  biiTlt  away  in  the  Marine  Hospital  piopo,sed  bill  AVliich,  if  passed,­ hiring  halls  (we'll  be  the  suckers  up  through  many  years  of  hard  struggles.  here. .­His  name  is  Alfred  Goran­,  will  put  tlie  Merciiant,  Marine  un­ i- son,  and  he  was  known  best  as  der  the  jurisdiction  of  the  Navy.  and  pay  the  rent).  THE  MFMBBRSHIP  SHOULD  TAKE :SOME SORT  OF  ACTION  Wlliram  W.  Laftib,  No,  161.  TO  WEED  OUT  THIS  SORT  OF  MEMBERS.  I  HOPE  FOR  THE  "Old ,  Alf"  to  his  many  friends.  Only  by  voicing  Our  strcmious  op­ —7 Thfeyman  Joined  the  old  ISU  in  position '  to  this  bill  and  making  fronted  with  a  great  many  such  S­\KE  OF  THE  PRESERVATION  OF  OUR  ORGANIZATION  AND  1903)/iand  when  the  Union  de­ our  opposition  lieard  in  the  right  bills  which  would  h.ave  worked  to  ALL  THE  GAINS  IT  NOW  ENJOYS  AND  THE  FUTURE  GAINS  clined  about  1523  he  continued  to  places  can  we  defeat  this  v.iciou­s  our  detrirtient  had  it  not  been  for  IT  ANTICIPATES  TO  ENJOY,  THAT  THE  MEMBERSHIP  WILL  pay  his  dues  right  along  into  the  stab  at  our  constitutional  rights,  the  militant  action  taken  by  the  DO  IT  NOW  BEFORE  IT  IS  TOO  LATE.  All  members  should  be  Union.  He  was  a  patient  in  the  the  right  to  organize  for  collec­ SUP  and  the  SIU.  I  am  confident  on  the  lookout  for  disi­upters,  especially  those  disrupters  who  have  Marine  Hospital  here  for  approxi­ tive  bargaining.  that  we  oan  take  this  bill  in  our  seeped  into  our  ranks for  the  sole  purpose  of  disrupting  our  organ­­ rriate,|y  eighteen  months,  most  of  If  Mr.  Everett  M.  DIrksen  car­ stride  too,  the  way  we  have  de­ izatlon.  thi&  time  he  was  on  his  back  in  ries  out  his  threat  oT  introducing  feated  other  phoney  bills  which  Watch the  Case of  the "Montanan"  bed^di'm  sure  the  membership  this  bill  to  make  all  merchant  would  have  shackled  us.  In  closing,  and  in  reference  to  the  stibject  here'discUssM,­  l  '  Vi/ilJ.Jpin  me  in  Saying:  "We  wish  seamen  members  of  the  iNaval  The  Ten  Cent  Taxi  has finally  would  like  every  member  of  this  organizarion  to  watch  closely  the  you  gmooth  saiiihg  on  the  other  Reserve  and  if  this  bill  is  passed  signed  a  closed  shop  contract  court  case  now  in  progress  involving  the  Sailors  Union  of  the  Pa­  '  by  Congress,  it  means the  loss of  with  the  Teamsteis  and  Chauf­ cific  and  the  American  Hawaiian  Steamship  Company  resulting  ovefA,  crew  tfouble  which'took  place on  boafd  the S.S. Montanan  some ttmd  '  the  gains  the  merchant  seamen  eurs  Local  here.  Tl;g  Alcoa  • Shipper  came  in  have  won  through  ­ organization  This  Union­maintained  a  pick­ ago.  This  case  is a very  import?.ht  one,  and  Its  outcome  will  vitally '  from J bo  Bauxite  run  full  of  beefs  over  a :period­of  ,a  great "many  et  line  on  this  boinpariy  for about  affect  all  seamen's  Unions.  If is  the  duty  of  every  member  to  ac­ and  ^t'eV a  lot  df  arguments  back  years. This  is still  supposed  to  be,, seven  months  aiid­finally  Won 1  quaint  himself  ­With  the  particulars  Of  this  jawsult  iri  order  that  ' V;  and  fprth,  they  were  all  adjusted  a  democratic  country,  and  in­the  Fraternally  yours,  they  might  not  involve  the  SIU  in  a  similar suit;  The  court's  deci­ % to  the­aatisfaction  •   f' all ­Involved.'  past few  years we  have  been  cent  Robert  A.  Matthews.  sion  will be a far  reaching one,  and  that  is all  the  more reason  why  '  t  Currari: Boast and Performance  REPORT  FROM  MOBILE  • t  • M'  1 • '/ �HEADQUARTERS TEXAS CITY  January  7, 1941  Editor,  Seafarers'  Log  j't)ear  Sir  and  Brother:  should  be  exempted  from  learn­ ing  to  tote  a  rifle.  Every  day  it  is  being  shown  that  these  rust­ buckets  are  playing  a  more  im­ portant  part  in  the  "defense  pro­ gram,"  but  still  no  exemption.  The  fink  schools  are  still  grind­ ing  along  turning  out  so­called  seamen  who  get  seasick  when  in  sight  of  a  bar,  but  men  that  have  gone  to  sea  for  ^ars  are  being  taught  to  wade  around  in  mud.  Somebody  is  slipping  someplace!  [/  Well  we've  done  It  againi  [I Shipped  every  man  on  the  beach,  Inot  a  thing  left  on  the  shipping  list.  Got  so  bad  here  last  week,  I  made  nine  revolutions  around  the  block  before  I  realized  I  was  :hasing  myself,  trying  to  get  sailors.  Gave  up  the  ghost  yes­ erday  and  wired  New  Orleans for  January,  10.  1941  )ne  for  the  S.8.  Margaret,  of  the  Editor,  Seafarers'  Log  Bull  family.  Dear  Sir  and  Brother:  w  *  •   SAVANNAH  January  14.  1941  Editor,  Seafarers'  Log  Dear  Sir  and  Brother;  Activities  in  Savannah  have  slowed  down  again  after  the  holidays.  •   HI  Had  the  S.S.  Marsadak  in  Wil­ mington,  N.  C.,  the  other  day and  shipped  them five  (5)  replace­ ments.  When  she  moved  down  from  Wilmington,  N.  C.,  to  Char­ leston,  S.  C.,  we  sent  her  two  (2)  more  replacements.  HI !|1 « ^ There ought  to  be  a law  against  it!  It's  all  right  to  sell  ships  to  Also  had  the  S.S.  West  Madaka  anyone  that  has  the  needed  In  here  the  other  day  and  all the  change,  BUT  when  they start  sell­ members  of  the  crew  seem  to  be  ing  Bro.  Collins'  Navy,  that's  the  well  satisfied  .with  the  new  limit.  Yep,  sad  but  true,  accord­ Waterman  S.S.  Co.  agreement.  *  *  Hi  ing  to  the  local  press, the floating  rust­bucket  Maraadok  is  sold  to  a  'Sent  one  coal­burning fireman  Sydney,  N.S.W.  outfit.  You  old­ to  the  S.S.  David  H.  Atwater  and  timers  that  rode  this  ship  in  the  S.S.  Steel  Makers  is  arriving  years  gone  by  will  mark  her  pass­ today  and  is  asking  for  one  (1)  ing  as  one  of  the  old  faithfuls.  A.B.  and  one  (1)  Ordinary  Sea­ This  will  leave  the  Range  Line  man.  * in with  two  ships,  the  Suweid  and  the  Plow  City.  Between  selling  Also  informed  the  crews  on  ships,  the fink  training  schools  the  Savannah  Line  ships  to  send  I  «  «  «  Utri­ism,  NMU  style:  the  and  the  draft,  a  seaman  today  ail  material  for  a  new  agreement  sburgh  loaded  hi­test  gas  in  doesn't  know  whether  lie  is  com­ to  the  negotiating  committee  in  ton  and  Corpus  for  the  Far  ing  or  going.  New  York.  The  Seatrain  New  Jersey  called  for  a  utility  man  (black  gang)  with, all  ratings on  saling day.  No  smoke.  Raised  an  O.  S.  to  A.B.  imd  shipped  another  O.S.  The  S.S.  kintinous  of  Waterman  was  in.  iVded  sulphur  for  New  Zealand,  i*'­­iBsible  to  get  men.  Held  her  t  jibout  18  hours, filled  her  by  ing  the  Plow  City  for  two  's  and  a  M.M.  It's  about  time  the  members stopped  the  old  ty  of  signing  on  in  one  port,  t  changing  their  minds  by  the  : one.  •(  Room  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and Vie'ws  Food  for  Thought  ~  Dangerous  Legislation  Aluminum  Name  Changes  ­­  Draft  Trouble  Baltimore,  Md.,  January  14.—  chant  marine  as  a  defense  indus­ Shipping  has  slacked  off  some­ try  and  the  banning  of  strikes or  what  after  the  heavy  holiday  sea­ other  militant  action  consequent­,  son,  but  the  branch  is  maintain­ ly,  will  undoubtedly  'W  approved.  ing  a  ninety  a  week  average  that  Jiiet.  bow  beefs  will  be  settled  provides  a  fairly  good  turnover  from  there  on  is  impossible  of  «  «  »  considering  the  usual  200  mem­ forecast,  but  it  is  believed  that  I*  «  in  The  crow  wanted  to  know  ber  beach  list,  normal  for  this  some  sort  of  Government  arbitra­ Things  seem  to  be  running  the  bonus.  The  papers  The  draft  i.s  really  knocking  a  tion  board  will  be  set  up  to  han­ told  it  was  no  squawk  for  hole  in  tlie  ranks  of  the  seafar­ fairly  smooth­ at  the  present  time  port.  No  new  ship.s  have  been  crewed  dle  all  labor  disputes  connoGted  I,  just  refusing  to  supply  an  ing  class.  From  what  I  can  un­ and  shipping  is  still  slow.  Up  here  recently,  but  beginning at  with  defen.se.  lower  with stores to  be used  derstand,  the  draft  board  is  Steady  as  she  goes.  the  end  of  tliis  month  when  the  Our  old  friend  nR­6881,  tlie  bill  d  us.  Result:  the  ship  laid  afraid  of  having  the  same  thing  Charles  Waid,  Agent  ROBIN  LOCKSLEY  is  scheduled  to  put  tlie  seamen  under  Long­ Corpus a  couple  of  days and  happen  this time  as happened  alst  Savannah  Branch  to  be  ready,  an  average  of  two  shoremen's  Compensation  Act,  is  y Jeailed.  Hbw  come?  Did  Sta­ tirne.  All  hands  that  didn't  want  new  ships  a  month  will  be  aixuit  also due  to  poji  up again  .soon,  but  nd  word  it  was  O.K.??  to  join  the  army  claimed  to  be  the  unions  have  tlieir  eye  on  it  *  • seamen  and  w e r e  e.xerapted.  If  they keep  taking seamen  in  tiie  right..  draft  what  is  the  outcome,  ships  and  are  ready  to  chase  it  under  cl  by  the  papers •   that  the  Seems  to  me  that  it  would  be  will  be  short  of  men  to  man,  and  Food for  Thought  wners  have  lined  up  another  easy  to check  a  man's  papers' and  the  Navy  will  try  to  take  over.  The  new  shipbuilding  program,  cover  as  soon  as  it  appears.  d  politician  to  introduce  leg­ find  out  whether  or  not  he  is  a  This  comes  right  back  to  the  calling  for  approximately  700  In  view  of  this  type  of  legisla­ on  to  put  the  seamen  under  legit  seaman  or  not. If  a  man  has  start  of  the  wliole  thing. The  Gov­ Biiips  in  four  year.s  sliould  give  tion,  tlie  SIU's  foresight  in  open­ Sfaval  Reserve.  Did  it  ever  been  going'  to  sea  less  than  a  ernment  .spends  bucko  jack  train­ members  and  officials  sometluTie  ing  an  office  in  Washington  was  you  as  strange  that  it  is  year,  this  would  leave  a  reason­ ing  men  to  man  tlie  battle  wa­ .to  think  about  seriousl.v  In  llie  good  business,  as  Secretary­Treas­ • s  some  inland •  .state  that  able  doubt,  and  then  the  draft  gons,  but  put  the.se  men  on  a  way  of  granting  permits  and  iiier  Gretche.r  can  nip  a  lot  of  that  stuff  in  the  bud  as  soon  as  board  should  use  its  own  discre­ ies  these  seamen's  bilLs?  opening  the  books  to  new  mem­ tion;  but  when  a  man  has  put  freight  wagon  and  they  are  lost.  bers.  By  the  end  of  this  year  it  develops.  in * Hi enough  time  in  at  sea  to  get  his  Been  rather  a slow  week  here,  these  sliips  of  the  new  United  Aluminum  Name  Changes  Hansen  who  got  hurt  on  chipping  hammer  papers,  it  got  a  few  men  back  on  the  ship­ States  Mercliant  Marine  will  be  ieatrain  Texas  in  August  The  Aluminum  Line's  changing  ping list,  so  expect  things  to start  ias  been  In  the  dry­dock  should  be  clear  even  to  a  draft  booming  again  tomorrow  as  the  sliding  doVn  the  ways  at  the  l ate  their  names  of  their  ships  has  was  launched  for  a  long  re­ board  that  that  man  is  of  moi­e  Marsadok  and  Far  Easter  are  of  one  a day,  and  tlie question  is:  some  of  tlie  members  confused  as  who  is  going  to  crew  them  up?  to  just  whicb  ship  is  which,  so  in  ating  period  Saturday  night,  use  to  his  country  at  sea  than  he  both  due.  The  organization  with  the  mem­ our  usual  spirit  of  heljifnlness  we  for  his  home  in  Florida,  would  ever  be  learning  to  salute  Steady  as  she  goes.  or  handle  a  rifle.  No  matter  if  we  bership  will  get  tliese  jobs.  going,  Charlie.  list  the  ships  with  their  new;  Armstrong  .  >:t * m do  or  don't  get  in  on  this free  for  If  the  SIU­SUP  has  the  men,  names:  my,  it  takes  three  years  to  all  that  is  going  on  in  Europe,  then  we'll  get  the  sliips.  If  tlie  POINT  CALETA  ALCOA  CA­ ne  an  A.B.  Yet, the  selective  Uncle  Sam  will  need  all  the  expe­ NMU  has  the  men,  the  NMU  will  DET;  POINT  PALMAS —­\LCOA  oe  can't  see  where  seamen  rienced  sailors  that  he  can find.  get  the  ships.  .If  the  Maritime  PILOT;  POINT  BRAVA.TALCOA  Commissions  has  the  men,  and  GUIDE:  POINT  ^^ALINAS—AL­ you  can  bet  your  boots  they  will  COA  SCOUT:  POINT  CHICO —  |.member  of  the  SIU  should  fully  read  and  digest  this  case.  have  them,  tlien  the  Maritime  ALCOA  GUARD:  SCHODACK —  Commission  trainees  will  get  the  ALCOA  LEADER;  SARCOXIE­^  would  like  to  call  it  to  the  attention  of  the  membership  that  ships.  )41  Hospital,  Burial  and  Shipwreck  Assessment  is  now  collect­ • ALCOA  RANGER:  COELLE­ The  Union  whose  membership  DA—ALCOA  MASTER;  BRUSH  therefore  any  member  who  wishes  to  retire  must  pay  this  as­ and  officials  are  farsiglited  en­ —ALCOA  TRADER;  ELM^'N  C,  nent  along  with  the  other  two  assessments  and  his  dues  up  to  Pounded  by  waves  caused  by  ough  to  see  ahead  to  this  time  HALE  —  ALCOA  TR.ANSPORT;'  for  the  current  month  before  his  membership  book  will  he  4 r  'A  for  retirement  and  a  retiring  card  issued  in  lieu  thereof,  the  worst  storm  in  the  North  At­ next  year  and  is  ready  to fill  any  VVAUKAU—ALCOA  VOYAGER—  wish  to  call  it  to  the  attention  of  the  membership  that  the  lantic  this  winterj  two  ships  of  kind  of  demand  for  men," will  be  POUGHKEEPSIE —ALCOA  CAR­ iit  voting  on  officials  will  continue  until  February 10,  1941,  pur­ the  American  West  African  Line  tlie  union  that  Avill  go  to. tlie  top.  RIER;  DAVENPORT  —  ALCOA  :  to  a  motion  passed  at  the  Mobile  Branch  meeting  of  Decem­ reported  that  they  were  in  dis­ A  good  system  of  apprenticeship  SHIPPER;­  NEW  WINDSOR—i  ;,  1940,  and  accepted  by  the  rest  of  the  Branches  the  following  tress within  300  miles  of  the East  training  set  up  and  controlled  by  .\LGOA  MARINER.  .  ­This  means  that  the  present  voting  will  terminate  on  Feb­ coast  this  week.  They  were  the  the  SIU­SUP  which  would  pro­ The  Line  has  nine ships  abuild*  /  10,  with  the  membership  having  its  last  opportunity to  vote  West  Kebar  and  the  Otho. .^oth  vide  a  reservoir  of  new  men,  but  ing,  and  according  to  some  inside  e Tegular  business  meeting  scheduled  to  be  hekl on  Hiat  day  in  were  reported  carrying  passen­ at  the  same  time  avoid  jamming  dope  is  in  the  market  for  two  gers  and  tropical  cargo,  including  beach  lists,­ is  called  for.  he  Branches.  more  old­timers  now  laid  up  in  ®  a  *  a  consignment  of  wild  animals.  the  James  River. We  look  for  this  Dangerous  Legislation  luring  the  week  I  finally  caught  «p  with  one W.  D.  Lantz,  At  last  reports,  the  two  vessels  outfit,  to  eventually  become  the  has  hoen­sailing  on  SIU  ships  and  posing,as  a  SIU  meinher  were  said  to  have  pulled  tlirough,  The  new  session  of  Congress  is  largest fleet  afloat, and  there is aL,  he past year  and a half.  Laiitz  was  using • h   ook  nuiuher G­lOtt  after  reporting  leaks  in  their  apparently  bent  on  initting  the  ready  some  talk  of  them  entering  ^pon.having  his  book  picked  up  and  checking  same  I found  holds.  ­Accompanied  by  Coast  heat  on  the seafaring  niiions.  The.  the  inlercoafital  and  passenger  Jtfie  had  been  using  hook  mimbcr  104  which  was  originally  Guard  cutters,  they  were  believed  bill  to  put  all  seamen  into  the  business.  ,  • d  to  Brother  Andrew  Hansen.  I  presume  that  Lantz  had  to  be  making  for  port  at  Boston,  Naval Reserve  won't  get anywliero  Draft  Trouble  chiefly  because  the  Reserve  offi­ d  tills  book  belonging  to  Brother  Hansen  and  liad  eradicated  Mass.  in  good  order.  There has been a considerable jen!8nanie  therefrom and  inserted  his own  name  therein. The  Incidentally,  the  S.  S.  Coelleda,  cials  turn  pale  at  the  thought  of  amount of trouble around here what  60,000  merchant  seamen  ihership  should  be  on .the  constant  lookout  for  similar  cases  manned  by  a 6.1.U.  crew,  was  the  lis  kind, and 1 assure  the membership  ibbat  we here at  Head­ first  ship  to  reach  the side  of  the  would  do to  the  Navy.  First  thing  lately due to member-s registered ters  will  eventually  catch  up  with  all  such  phonies  by  kcep­ distressed  . West  Kebar.  Jt  was  yoii  know  we'd  have  the Admirals  in the draft not obtaining peiv,i constant e.heck  on  the dues acconnt  cards wMch is  now. pos­ the  signals  sent  from  the  Coel­ demanding overtime  for  having to  hiits to sail. Tiie commi.s.sioners are not signing on men who reg:, i,  due to  the fact  that  both  the dues account  cards of  the fur­ leda  that  brouflht  the  Coast  clean  their  gold  stripes.  Atlantic  District  and  the  Gulf  District  are oaow­assemhledtin  Guard  cutters  to  the  scene  to  aid  Howeve^r,  alfliough  the  Naval  Islered in Maryland or who gave office^  in  bringing the  West  Kebar  safe­ Reserve  bill  will  undoubtedly  be  their liome address as. Maryland (Continued on Page, 4) a flop,  the  bill  listing  the  mer­ ly  to  port.  ­  Sydney  Qretcher,  Secretary­Treasurer  i  Distressed  Ships Make  .-ft " I 'A  For  Port  • r.  ' yhiiie- •  '• "• 'Si  �THE  S E  A F A  RE R S '  LOG  Notice  To  Selective  Service  • nr­r­ •   OKKn  •  M  4­P''  Providence:  Cites S.i.U. Crew's  Voting on'SIU Officers to Seamanship to Blast  Continue Until Feb. 10 liC. Fink Training  0"'%^ increasing  number  pt SIU  members  are  being  called  Army  service  under  the draft  regulations.  ^  Many  are under  the impression  that seamen  are tg  be de­ From  a  clipping from  the Provi­ dence  Bulletin  of  Jan.  14,  1941  >  ferred  from  the  draft.  ..  '  There  is no  doubt  that  it  is  very  illogical  for  seamen  who  (sent  in  by  Agent  Frank  Berry),  have  spent  years  on  ships  to  get  the  proper  training  to  be  we  gather  the  following  informa­ called  for  service  in  the  Army,  when  the merchant  marine  is  tion:  Brother Leonard M. Moura, short  of  skilled  and  trained  personnel—particidarly  in  view  SIU No. 6466, went to the rail on of  the  tremendous  shipbuilding  program  now  being  under­ the Colonial Lipe's S.S. Arrow taken  which  will  require  hundreds  of  new  vessels  to  be  ade­ that morning to throw over a pail of oil waste. The ship was quately  manned  in  the very near  future.  moving under a full head of steam But there  is no  general, wholesale  provision for  the defer­ at 18 knots an hour and Bro. ment of  seamen from  the draft.  What cap.  done,  however,  Moura lost his balance and went overboard. The alarm for a man is this:  •  When  you are  called up  before the  draft  board to fill  out  overboard was raised at 4:10 A.M. your  questionnaire,  write  in the  space proyided for  classifica­ and in exactly 16 minutes the Artion  for  deferment: "2­A  Because  of  the  shortage  of  Amer­ row was on her course again:' Moura  was  seen  swimming  in  ican Merchant seamen."  the  beam  of  a  searchlight,  imme­ Individual Deferment  Request  diately  a  lifeboat  was  lowered  in  A  separate letter  should  also  be  sent  at,, once  to  the local  record  time,  and  the seaman  was  rowed  back  to  the  ship.  He  was  Draft  Board  Chairman as follows:  [lis  In  accordance  with  a  motion  passed  by  the  Mobile  Branch  on  December  2,, 1940  and  concurred  in  by  all  the other  branches  at subsequent  meetings,  the  election  referendum  on  officers  for  the  Atlantic  &  Gulf  District  of  the Seafarers'  International  Union  of  North  America  is to  continue  until February 10,  1941.  This  is  to  make  up  for  lime  lost  by  brnnelies  in  re­ ceiving  ba^ot^^ during  the fii'.st part  of  December, 1940.  There  are  barely  three  (3)  weeks  left  for  members  of  the S.I.U.  to  exercise  their  democratic  right  to  elect  officials  of  their  own  choice.  Do  not fail  to take  advan­ tage of  this right in  the time left!  Ballots  may  be  cast  at  the  regular  Monday  night  membership  meetings.  A  balloting  committee  is  also  at  hand  in  the  union  halls every  day, usually  at noon hour,  in  order  to  facilitate  voting.  Do  your  duty!  Vote  for  officers  capable  of  conduct­ ing  the  union's  affairs  in  the "coming  year  in  the  best  interests of  the rank  and file 1  VOTE  NOW!  NMU Negotiations Start with Big Talk; Tone Down Fast carried  aboard  and  into  the  en­ gine  room.  There  he  was  wrapped  in  hot  blankets  and  hot  soup  was  given  him.  The, rescue  was  effect­ ed  efficiently,  promptly  and  with­ Starting  out  with  announce­ terms—though  they  are  a  terrific  out  a' hitch.  Agent  Berry  accompanies  his  nients  III  the  press  that  they  comedown  from  the  original. "de='  clipping 'with  the  following  apt  would  accept  no  leas  than  a flat  mands"—are  not  yet final.  Mora ;  comment;  ^  25^ per  cent  increase  in  basic  pay  meetings  between  the  negotiators  .  :  "Am  sending  you  this  clipping  and  a fiat  $125  monthly  war  are  still  scheduled.  as  1  believe  that  the  time  (16  bonus,  Curran  and  Co.  fast  Tiie increase  in overtime, which'  minutes)  with  the  ship  going  at  showed  that  this talk .was  just  the  would  bring  it  up  to  the standarii  18  knots is  a good  example of  how  usual  hot  air,  in  the  NMU's  cur­ established  by  the  Seafarers  ln|  a  merchant  crew  trained  on  board  rent  negotiations  with  the  Amer­ ternatlonal  Union  since  last  May|  a  merchant  ship  shows  the  re­ ican  Merchant  Marine  Institute.  seems  to  be  the  only  definite  g&im  sults  of  practical  training  instead  Usually,  this  kind  of  vapid  big  assured.  But  even  this  was  no(|j  of  phoney  training,  i.e..  Maritime  talk  is  followed  up  by  a  foul  be­ achieved  on  the  initiative  of  Cur.l|  trayal  of  the  interests  of  the  ran  and  his  cronies.  The  shil  Commission  training.  In  addition,  contact  the  local  union,  offices  for  an  official  "There  was  a  gale  blowing  at  membership.  It  is still  not  known  owners  themselves  made  the  of|  letter  from  the SIU  backing  up  your  request  for "deferment.  the  time  and­1  believe  the  Sea­ what final  terms  will  be  reached  fer  to  begin  with—it  was  so  oii  Also, some .steamship companies  have indicated that they, too,  farers'  boat's  crew  really  per­ by  the  negotiators,  but  there  are  viou.sIy  in  order after  the SIU  hai  achieved  It  on  all  its ships.  are  willing  to furnish  seamen  with  similar  letters reque.sting  formed  an  A­1  piece  of  seaman­ straws  in  the  wind.  After  the  Operators  came  back  ship  in  this  rescue.  their  deferment.  The  Union  is  engaged  at  present  in obtain­ with  counter­proposals  to  grant  Thus, in spite of the sweeping, ing  from  the  Selective  Service  further  clarification  on  this  ^  "The  only  way  to  train  seamen  the  NMU  men  a  $2.50  increase  in  but empty gestures with which; on  the  ship  at  sea  under  the  the NMU officialdom began thelt) subject  and  will  make  known  any  new  information  as  soon  is  command  of  other  seamen,  not  in  basic  monthly  pay  and  ­a  $1  per  negotiations, it is already obvious, day  war  bonus,  as  well  as  an  in­ as received.  a  school  by  schoolteachers."  crease  in  overtime  from  70  to  80  that whatever they obtain in the|j Permits to Sail  Out of  the Country  Frank  Berry  cents  per  hour—conditions  which  negotiations will only be catcHingf In  order  to  assure  yourself  against  any  possible  penalty  have  been  long  surpassed  on  SIU  up with SIU standards. We cat[ for  non­compliance,  it  is  best  that  you  make  sure  to  get  a  ships—the  negotiators  headed  by  confidently predict that In thfi Permit  from  your local  Draft  Board  if  you intend  to sail on  "No  Coffee  Time"  came  off  their  coming negotiations between the; fake  high  horse  to  a  point  of  vir­ SIU and the shipowners under' a  ship  that  hits  foreign  ports.  In  ANY case,  leave  with  the  tually  ' knuckling  under  to  the  contract with this union, the new| Draft  Board  the  name  of  your  ship  and  the  address  of  the  shipowners.  As  things stand  now,  agreements of the NMU will once, steamship  company  to which  your ship  belongs,  so that  they  ( Curran  and  Co.  announce  that  again be far outstripped. will be  able  to contact you at  once  in case  of  notification.  they  are  ready  to  accept  a  $7.50  The  SIU  continues  to  be  in  ,th4  increase  in  monthly  pay  and  war  vanguard  of  obtaining  better  bonuses  ranging  from  $30  to  $50  wages  and  working conditions  for i  tops  per  iiiunth,  but  even  these  the  seamen  on  the  East  Coast.  Beginning with  Saturday,  Janu­ BALTIMORE  ary  18,  the  Eastern  Steamship  Company  will  run  a  New  York­ Nassau  service,  R. U.  Parker,  pas­ senger  traffic  manager  announced.  Ninety­eight  Filipino  sea­ A  $1,209,000,000  appropriations  The  line's  S.S.  Evangeline  will  bill  was  up  before  Congress  this  men,  landing  in  Manila  after  (Continued  from  Page  3)  at  a  disadvantage.  However,  th€|  week  to  meet  requirements  for  spending several  weeks in  the  sail  from  New  York  every  Satur­ unless  they  have  the  permits.  NMU  crew  on  the  Berkshii*e  wil|  Naval  expansion.  The  bulk  of  the  holds  of  three  German  raid­ day  and  arrive  in  Nassau  every  Members  who  registered  in  other  take  the  run  under  the  phoniest  «ppropriations  is  to  go  towards  Tuesday.  She  will  leave  Nassau  ers  who  sunk  the  ships  they  states  are  not  being  detained  agreement  ever  written.  One  that  building  280  naval  auxiliary  craft  on  Wednesdays  and  land  in  New  here,  provided  that  they  have  provides  among  other  things  that  such  as  submarine  chasers,  mine  were  sailing  on  early  in  De­ sweepers  and  motor torpedo boats.  qember,  reported  that  twelve  York  on  Fridays.  The  service  is  written  to  their  local  board  re­ the  company  has  the  right  to  prO' ,j  A  substantial  sum  is  to  go  to­ other  Gerpaan  raiders  were  expected  to  continue  through  questing  the  permit.  To  avoid  a  mote,  hire,  transfer, or  re­transfer  Ipt  of  headaches',  it  would  be  best  any  man  who  has a  year's service  wards  building  up a  reserve  of  ar­ operating  in  the  Pacific  and  April.  for  all  members  to  carry  out  the  or  more  with  the  Company.  mor  plate  find  four­inch  guns  to  that  a  dozen  more  were  out­ Arrangements for  this  run  were  provisions  of  the  Act.  The  Draft  We're  willing  to  bet  that  Harry  arm  merchant  ships.  held  up  pending  negotiations with  has trot  swung  into  full operation  Bridges' five­year­plan  sellout  on  Speaking  at  a  hearing  before  fitting  in  Japanese  ports.  The  seamen  were  survivors  of  th& Seafarers International Union.  yet,  but  eventually  the  penalties  the  Coast  will  result  in  the  keeiK  the  Naval  Affairs  Committe^ Ad­ British  merchant  ships  sunk  by  miral  W.  R.  Furlong  said  the  A final  agreement  provides  that  will  start  being  applied,  and  ing  under  dover  of  the  FBI  re,  there's no sense  in anyone  getting  port  on  his  activities.  The  Com*  the  raiders.  The  Filipinos  said  United  States  Navy  desires  to  the  Evangeline  is  to  work  under  build  up  a  large  reserve  of  guns  the  raiders appeared  to operate  in  the  same  union  working  condi­ into  a  jam  just  because  he  forgot  panies  look  on  'Arry  as  tbeiu  or  neglected  to  do  what  he  was  white­haired  boy  now  and  arej  BO  that  this  country's  1,861  mer­ close  cooperation  with  Japanese  tions  that  the  line's  S.S.  Acadia  supposed  to  do.  ships.  The  men  had  been  held  chant  vessels  could  be  armed  in  scared  to  death  in  case  he  might  until  December  21,  when  they  worked  under  last  Summer.  The  /sailing  of  ­MMT's  Berk­ be  replaced  by  someone  with  a  ­event of  war.  were  landetL  at  Emirau  Islaiid.  Should  the  company  later  decide  shire  to  take  over  the  Nassau­ drop  of  the  old  1934­35  militaucsil  They  reached  Townsville,  Austra­ on  a  Miami­Nassau  run  for  any  Miami  run,  originally  scheduled  In  his  blood.  However,  maybff .  lia,  via  New  Guinea  on  a  British  for an  Eastern SS ship,  is another  Bridges hasn't  been so smart;  he's  ship  January  1  and  left  for  the  of  its vessels,  negotiations  will  be  example  of  the  NMU's  phoney  been  bossing  the  longshoremen so  Philippines  January  7,  arrvlng at  opened  immediately  with  the  throat­cutting  tactics.  On  that  long  he  thinks  he  can  get  away  In  a  decision  dated  January  2,  Manila  last  Sunday.  union  and  ail  vessels  hitting  Nas­ particular  run,  the SIU  was  hold­ with  murder,  but  the  West  Coast  the  National  Labor  Relations  sau,  including  the  Evangeline,  ing  out  for  a  decent  working  boys  will  soon  kick,  over,  the  Board, ordered  the  reinstatement  Radio  Officers  on  vessels  of  the  agreement  in  line with  the  condi­ traces  and  Harry  along  with  of  eight  members  of  the  RADIO  Moore ft  McCormack  Company,  will  come  under  the  same  work­ tions  the  men  on  the FftQ  Line  them,  when  the  Atlantic  and  OFFICERS  UNION,  Marine  Divi  Inc., in  1937. Full  back  pay for all  ing conditions,  agreed  on  between  enjoy  in  order  that  the  last­ Gulf  longshoremen  get  their  neisi  Bion,  Commercial  Telegraphers  time  lost  was  an  impoftant  part  the  company  and  the  union,  pre­ named  outfit,  which  also  operates  agreements^  Union,  to  the  jobs  they  held  as  of  the  decision.  vailing on  that  run  on  SIU  boats.  out  of  Miami, would  not  be placed  W.  H.  Elkins,  Aflcnt  •   To  the  Draft  Board  Chairman:  Dear  Sir:  I  have filled  out­my  question­ My  name  is  —  . I  am  an  naire  and  received  Order  Number  ,  merchant  seaman  and  have  been  actively  engaged  in  the  merchant  marine  for  the  past  ^years.  I  am  asking  for  occupational  deferment  and  to  be  placed  in  Class  2­A.  I  do  this  because  there  is  a  serious  shortage  of  skilled  seamen  and  I  feel  I  can  better  serve  as  an  active  mer­ chant  seaman,  hauling  supplies  for  the  vital  defense  projects  which  this country  has  undertaken.  I  ask  you  to  give  my  case  your  serious  consideration.  Respectfully,  (signed)  Ceikified  by  the  U.  S.  Bureau  of  Marine  Inspection—A.B.  or  O.S,  Oiler,  Fireman,  .Steward,  Messman,  etc.  Certificate  No.  Is.  Friday, January  24, 194^  Eastern  Opens  N.Y. to Nassau  Service  Filipino Seamen  Bill Provides Report Twelve  For Arming of Merchant Ships  Raiders at Large  News and Views  CTtJ  Wlns NLRB  Decision vs.  Mooremac  J  •  ­T­rSdi­Ai;; w  • ..""• 'vr.i  i­i, •  � 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 24, 1941 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: A.F. OF L. WARNS AGAINST GOV'T STRIKE BAN SIU OPENS BOOKS TO 6-MONTH PERMIT MEN THREAT TO USE DRAFT AGAINST STRIKERS SHIPYARD WORKERS IN NEGOTIATIONS WITH NAVY UNION GETS CLOSED SHOP AGREEMENT ON NEW LINES CURRAN: BOAST AND PERFORAMNCE REPORT FROM MOBILE NOTICE TO SEAMEN SUBJECT TO SELECTIVE SERVICE CITES SIU CREW'S SEAMENSHIP TO BLAST M.C. FINK TRAINING VOTING ON SIU OFFICERS TO CONTINUE UNTIL FEB. 10 NMU NEGOTIATIONS START WITH BIG TALK; TONE DOWN FAST EASTERN OPENS N.Y. TO NASSAU SERVICE BILL PROVIDES FOR ARMING OF MERCHANT SHIPS FILIPINO SEAMEN REPORT TWELVE RAIDERS AT LARGE Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/24/1941 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. III, No. 2 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1941 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/43947c600138b983b19be50f0b287b89.PDF fc2224f244c58ba5f1582f50c257f8b2 PDF Text Text wr^ • Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. IX. NEW YORK. N. Y., FRIDAY. JANUARY 24. 1947 CIO SHIPBUILDERS ATTEND NEW YORK MEETING No. 4 New Officials For 1947 Announced; Hospital Payments increased NEW YORK—After two montlis of balloting, the elections for Atlantic and Gulf officials for 1947, wliich came to an end on Jan. 1, have been tallied. The elected officers will be certified at the next regular coastwise mem­ bership meetings on Jan. 29. However, the elections SIU Pledges Full Support To CIO Shipmen Allending a recenl New York membership meeting of the Seafarers, these representatives of the CIO Shipbuilders (lUMSWA-CIO) Union called on the SIU for assistance in their beef. Read­ ing from left: William McCaffrey. International representative; Fred Mesita. Chairman of Local 13 and Nicholas Lamb, Executive Secretary of Loral 13. P,S. They got the support! Seatrain Halts Island Run; Appeals To Cuban Gov't Seatrain Lines has announced that they will continue their sus­ pension of shipping to Havana as long as the Cuban Presidential Decree No. 5 remains in force. The company stated that the decree is so burdensome to com­ merce and destructive to effi­ cient transportation that the serv­ ices . to the Cuban Republic can­ not be continued. The decree, which precipitated the suspension, was published January 11, and required the un­ loading and reloading in the Ha­ vana terminal of a very large per­ centage of the freight the com­ pany handles. The company has shipped car­ go in railroad cars direct to Cu­ ban consignees for the last-18 years. The decree also prohibits the importation of freight-load­ ed trailers, motor trucks or other vehicles or containers. ADDITIONAL BURDEN Under the decree, the rates of pay and number of men to be employed by Seatrain Lines to unload and load its vessels is fixed, placing, the company says, additional burdens on their op­ erating expenses. They state that the additional costs would amount to over $100 per man per day, and calls for si.x e.xtra men for whom there is no useful work. Listing the unfavorable bur­ dens placed upon them the com­ pany has announced that it has filed a formal request with the Cuban Government to restore the customs practices that had been in effect on the island for many years. New Feature The recently concluded election for Atlantic and Gulf Officials has placed into of­ fice many faces that are new or unfamiliar to the member­ ship. In order to acquaint all hands with the new Agents and Patrolmen, the Seafar­ ers Log will run the picture and a brief biographical sketch of each 1947 A&G of­ ficial. Watch for this feature which will start soon. NEW YORK — Representatives of the CIO Shipbuilders Union, the Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers of America, attended the Seafarers membership meeting at Webster Hall in New York last Wednes­ day (January 15) to request as•sistance from the STU in pro­ secution of their strike against the viciously anti-union Ira Bushey & Sons shipyards. Shipbuilders Union officials — William McCaffrey, International Representative: Fred Mesita, Chairman of Loeal 13; and Nieholas Lamb, Executive Secretary of Loeal 13 — addressed the SIU meeting and explained the com­ plete circumstances surrounding, their beef with this shipyard. They were introduced to the SIU membership by New Yoi'k Agent Paul Hall, who explained to the meeting that the CIO Union had supported the SIUSUP General Maritime Strike against the Wage Stabilization {Contimied on Page 14) Eastern Signs Passenger Ship Contract With SIU Sailings Will Begin Latter Part Of February NEW YORK — The onrushing is also the best in the industry, drive of the Seafarers InternaEastern Steamship Company tional Union, to consummate con- has already started to prepare the tracts with freight lines also op- • Yarmouth for operation to begin erating passenger ships, rolled in the latter part of February, over another obstacle last week' and the Evangeline will follow with the signing of the Eastern soon after. Steamship Company. A third ship, the Arcadia, was Eastern signed an agreement used as a hospital ship all during very similar to the one signed by the war, but is expected to be P&O, and the only changes are turned back to the company in the Stewards Department within the near future. When manning scale. This is caused by that happens, the Arcadia will the fact that Eastern will have its become part of Eastern's pas­ ships operating on cruises dur­ senger fleet. ing the winter months, and on ^ CRUISE SHIPS overnight service from Boston to These ships'will sail from New Yarmouth during the summer York to the Islands during the months. As in the case of the other pas­ winter months, as cruise ships, senger ship agreements, this one and will make the overnight voy­ age from Boston to Yarmouth during the summer. All three of the ships have a capacity of 380 passengers each, and as a consequence, the Stew­ ards Department is the largest unlicensed section of each vessel. The working and general rules which are in force in the freight ship agreements are also to hold true for these ships. The entire text of the supplementary agree­ ment appears on pages 8 and 9. Representing the SIU in the negotiations were John Hawk, Secretary-Treasurer; J. P. Shuler, Secretary-Treasurer; Assistant and Robert Matthews, Engine Department Special Represent­ ative. results have already been certified by the New York, member­ ship at its Jan. 15 meeting, as the report of the committee, al­ though ready, were not yet mimeographed for maifing to other ports. In addition to electing officers on this ballot, the membership also gave the green light to amending the Constitution t« al­ low an increase in payinent of hospital benefits. From now on, hospitalized Brothers will receive $3.00 per week from the Hospital, Burial and Shipwreck Fund. Short biographies and pictures of the winners in the election will be run in the Log in the near fu­ ture. New Agents for the coming year were elected in the ports of Philadelphia, Charleston, Savan­ nah, Jacksonville, Mobile, San Juan and San Francisco. In the {Continued on Page J) New Congress Is On The Ball — But It's Foul We take back everything we ever said about the new Congress going to be nothing more than a rubber stamp for the Natl. As­ sociation of Manufacturers. Not even the NAM could dream up some of the screwball proposals that deluged Congress duririg its first three days. Republicans were dropping bills in the hopper like a bunch of slap-happy acro­ bats with St. Vitus dance. One freshman Republican, after drop­ ping in 32 consecutive bills, had to be told that no matter how long he tried three cherries just wouldn't show up. We'll discount the anti-labor bills—they were expected. The only wonder is that there weren't a dozen or more Republicans killed in the rush to enter no less than 20 anti-portal-to-portal bills, something like 15 "big," "little," and "medium" Case bills, 11 an­ ti-closed shop bills, eight antihealth-and-welfare-fund bills, seven anti-political-activities-byunions bills, 21 anti-strike bills, (Continued on Page 14) m' �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. January 24, 1947 SEAFARERS LOG |;f; Published ^Weekly by the In' SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District 1'^ Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnovcr 2-2784 X X X HARRY LUNDEBERG ------- President 105 Market Street, San Francisco, Calif. JOHN HAWK - -- -- -- - Secy-Treas. p. O. Box 25, Station P, New York City Entered as second class matter Jime 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 Labor's Pains Union solidarity is a valuable thing. It is a two-edged sword which can be used against the bosses and for the workers at all times. And it is the biggest single weapon that workers have. Just this past week the Seafarers International Union pledged support to the Industrial Union Marine and Ship­ building Workers of America, CIO, and this same support has been extended to other unions when they felt in need of moral or financial bolstering. Only recently, when the United Auto Workers were involved in a strike with General Motors Corporation, the SIU donated money to assist the strikers so that starvation would not be a deciding factor in their beef. And many CIO seamen's unions have had the helping hand of the SIU when they needed it. That is the wa)' a strong labor movement must be built. The common enemy of all workers is the power of the bosses. When labor is split, the bosses use this divi­ sion to further their own ends, and those ends are opposed to the reasonable demands of labor. The bosses are united against labor. No matter what thv-Ir competitive aims might be, capital still has enough sense to realize that their weakness is labor's strength. No matter how much one boss might hate another boss, they usually contrive to get together so that labor is always battling a solid front. That is a lesson that all labor might profitably learn. Jurisdictional squabbles serve the bosses, and they there­ These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, fore foster them and then sit quietly by while labor slugs as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writ­ it out. ing to them. We have all had many lessons on union solidarity. NORFOLK HOSPITAL BALTIMORE HOSPITAL Seamen, especially, know -that 'the lack of a united front T. R. GOING against the operators can lead to disaster on the waterfront. JOHN SETTLE R. P. McBRIDE JOHN DUDKO Too many strikes have been broken by finks and scabs for J. E. HARRISON JOHN TILL VIS to have any illusions about union strength unless it is NELSN«COLLSTIUP CARSON McCOY backed up by union solidarity. W. MANNING Men Now In The Marine Hospitals The communist-dominated unions of the Committee for Maritime Unity have many times attempted to raid the 'AFL seamen's unions. On all occasions they have suffered terrific defeats, but their raids were not called for in the first place. CARL GRINDBERG FRANCIS O'BRIEN RAYMOND HODGES CHARLES HAHN SALVATORE PIZZILO PETER LOPEZ THOMAS WADSWORTH MANUEL ROMERO Who profits when the CIO and the APT meet in t, % % bloody fights? Only the bosses. When the workers realize STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL this, then it will be impossible for the bosses and the com­ J. L. EAKIN munists to start inter-union conflicts. The communists like such combat because it gives them a chance to capitalize on the division of forces, and the employers desire a situation in which they can watch both sections of Labor destroy each other. sr 1 i-.v The Seafarers International Union has never played the game of either the communists or the bosses. Our rec­ ord is clean, and we have always been among the first to help a brother union against the red howlers or the em­ ployers. It is easy to see which side a worker should be on— iand that side is solidarity with other honest toilers, and (against the commies and the exploiters. E. F. SPEAR P. J. WILKINSON R. G. MOSSELLER D. IIUTCIIINS M. J. QUINN W. B. MUIR J. S. WOOD W. G. H.-BAUSE MOSES MORRIS J. GRIFFIN L. A. CORNWALL P. STEWART "CHIPS" NEILSEN H. BELCHER L. L. MOODY JR. C. KOLSTE J. MCNEELLY T. BOIGOS R. FITTS H. S. HARRISON G. AHTIAINEN F. BONNER & ^ ^ NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL H. G. DARNELL LIONEL ROTHERHAM THOMAS J. BAIER JOHN SERCU CENTRAL MASON W. BROCE, Jr. ERNEST J. COOPER JACINTO NAVARRO JOHN P. BROOKS RALPH EWING • J. STEFANIDES ED WARD CUSTER KARL PETTERSSEN F. BERGLAND E. R. BUCKLEY E. J. RIVIERE J. W. DENNIS R. M. NOLAN JOHN RETOUR Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegate by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday—1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and Gth floors) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday—1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) GALVESTON HOSPITAL MILLER WOLF BENNETT • SEYLOR JONES, R. V. JOHNSON WILKI CRIGLET BARNEY, J. L. DAUGHERTY, W. FORD SWENSON STREIZ SEGLER 4- S. 4NEPONSIT HOSPITAL LINDER CLARK J. FIGUEROA L. L. LEWIS H. SELBY H. BURKE J. S. CAMPBELL J. T. EDWARDS B. LUFLIN G. F. McCOMB E. FERRER R. BLAKE J. R. HENCHEY ! i 1 "T I ; r-: �Friday, January 24, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Phony Pact Between Tidewater, Company Union Hoids Up Election spoken louder than our words, This drive against the closed and this Tidewater business is no shop can threaten the very ex­ Action on the Tidewater Tank­ exception. We're getting sick istence of the labor movement. er election petition of the Sea­ and tired over getting the runThink of what it will mean to farers has been held up by the around from both Tidewater and our Union hiring halls and the National Labor Relations Board the NLRB, Either we get action, rotary shipping .system if our pending their decision on this and that quickly, or we'll pro­ contracts containing these pro­ matter. vide all the action necessai-y. This visions are outlawed! By PAUL HALL Both the company and a phony is no idle threat, as the Seafar­ Closed shop bans have already company union—the Tidewater ers always backs up its words The Seafarers membership is daily exhibiting a growing aware­ been made into law as constitu­ Tankermen's Association—claim with action. tional amendments in five states ness of its strong position in the maritime field, and as an integral the existence of a supposed col­ During the past few weeks, —Nebraska, Arizona, South Da­ part of the labor movement as a whole. With the emergence of lective bargaining agreement be­ numerous Tidewater men have kota, Arkansas and Florida. Four the Seafarers as the dominant waterfront factor, the membership tween them, and this has helped come into the SIU Halls with other states are also drafting leg­ is becoming more and more conscious of its prestige. There are to confuse the overall picture in their complaints. These men need concrete indications that it intends to guard that prestige jealously islation against the closed shop the Tidewater Fleet. the protection and advantages of Georgia, Colorado, Penn.sylvania and vigilantly. In the final analysis, this vigilance on the part Sometime ^ago, the SIU peti­ an SIU contract, and the condi­ and Texas—and other states with of an intelligent membership will bear fruits for all hands. tioned for an election to deter­ tions which such a contract viciously anti-labor administra­ The reputation and prestige of the Seafarers as a sound, demo­ mine the union bargaining agent brings aboard the ships. tions are not far behind these cratically-functioning organization of seafaring men, who show for Tidewater tankermen, as we they understand the obligations and responsibilities of a major role And, Brother, that's our job— bell-wethers. had signed pledge cards from the to see that these unorganized In addition, "labor's friends" in maritime, will reach new heights, both in industry and labor. vast majority of the Tidewater tankermen get what they want, in Washington are very busy Want To Improve Position tankermen. However, due to the a contract with the SIU covering beating the drums for national Specifically, let me state one e.xample, among the many, that intervention of the phony com­ all Tidewater unlicensed person­ legislation outlawing the union proves the point that Seafarers are out to improve their position. pany union, the election date has nel. shop. Although these laws have Recently, a new crew dispatched from the New York Hall been held up by the NLRB. These fellows all laugh when not yet passed the Supreme boarded a ship and found that the old crew, a bunch of drunken This stooge company outfit Ihey mention the Tidewater Court test, plans are afoot to claims to have a signed contract Tankermen's Association. If a beat down all of the gains made performers, had left the vessel in very bad shape—entirely out of with Tidewater, originally signed wasn't for the fact that the com­ by organized labor in the past line with the ideas of good Unionism as laid down by the Sea­ by the company in 1940 and since pany is using this so-called un­ few years by means of these, and farers' membership. This new crew was plenty sore at this violation of our Unions' then renewed on a yearly basis. ion as a means of preventing their similar, laws either on the state ideas, and refused to let the incident pass. They felt the matter But, due to the fact that the SIU employees from being represent­ or national level. reflected on the membership, and on the SIU's hard-won prestige. has pledge cards from practically ed by a bona fide union, it would Look at the battles which the The new crew then appeared at the Union hall and preferred all of the unlicensed Tidewater be a huge joke. SIU had in the states of Florida charges against the offenders. personnel, we refuse to recognize and Texas during our General However, anything which pre­ A rank and file committee was elected to hear the case. The the validity of this so-called Maritime Strike last year. By decision of the trial committee was both interesting and enlight­ vents seamen from securing the agreement between a company means of legislation and court ening. It recommended that several of the book men among the union and their own parent, the wages and conditions to which injunctions, as well as anti-union offenders be fined as well as placed on probation. It also ruled they are rightfully entitled is no Tidewater Company. local administrations, the victory that several gas hound tripcarders and permit men who shared the laughing matter. The SIU refuses to recognize Organizers, both shoreside and of the SIU was made much more responsibility for the inconsiderate shipboard conduct be expelled this phony contract with a com­ shipside, all agree that Tidewater difficult in these particular as unworthy of SIU membership. pany stooge outfit, and has de­ tankermen are pretty well fed up states. And, today in Florida manded sole bargaining rights Performers In Minority from the NLRB and Tidewater. with conditions as they now exist. (Tampa), our affiliates in the Such deniunstiations of Union-consciousness are on the in­ The fact that no one except Teamsters Union are having the No claim of any agreement by crease. The average Seafarer does not go for the kind of horse-play the died-in-the-wool company either Tidewater or their illegal and irresponsible attitude displayed by the crew mentioned above. battle of their lives. offspring is accepted by the Sea­ stiffs (very few of these rotten It is high time the gashounds and the performers were set straight. Don't think that our "friends," farers. We have the men, and eggs in the Tidewater Fleet, too) These birds, fortunately, are but a tiny minority. Nevertheless, we maintain that we're entitled wants any part of the phony the shipowners, are not rubbing their actions are prejudicing and weakening the position of the Tidewater Tankermen's Associa­ their hands and laughing to them­ to a contract. rest of the membership. tion, proves beyond any doubt The vast majority of Seafarers are straight-thinking, guys selves as they pour money and PLENTY OF PROOF I hat they are really ripe for SIU who are responsible for the considerably improved status of the legal brains into the battle As proof of the Seafarers membership, and the many ben­ merchant seamen of today. There is no room among them for .those willingness to prove beyond any efits which go with that mem­ against organized labor. who seek to obstruct and hamper their progress on the road to a shadow of a doubt that the over­ bership and an SIU contract. However, we've taken these better life. whelming majority of Tidewater Seafarers have fought for years to improve shipboard condi­ guys and the Washington bureau­ ANTI-LABOR LAWS tankermen want the SIU for their tions. The battle at times seemed impossible of success, but alert­ Probably the greatest threat to crats on before, and we can do ness and intelligence, coupled with hard-hitting tactics, brought union, we've submitted signed pledge cards for the SIU and organized labor today, and to the it again. victory. We will do it again, and we'll we're willing to abide by the de­ conditions for which we fight, is After these long, drawn-out struggles, the membership will not the drive by big business and whip them in the same decisive allow a few bums, whose ideas of sea-going life must have been cision of an NLRB election. But, if the Tidewater outfit their servants in Congress, as fashion as before. That's our job gotten out of some phony motion pictures or sea story, or a few thinks that the SIU is fooling, well as the various State Legis­ —the one that's cut out for all "oldtime" gashounds, wreck the gains that have been fought for so hard. we're fully prepared to job ac­ latures, against the closed or un­ of us. tion every one of their ships until ion shop. By EARL SHEPPARD I : ' • such time as an election is held. Look at our record on the wa­ terfront. The militant SIU com­ pletely defeated the WSA com- j petency card and medical exam-, iination set-up. We job-actioned ships all up and down the At­ By FRED FARNEN lantic and Gulf Coasts until the DETROIT — Brother Edward Cleveland. Later he worked for operators and the WSA were Wares, better known to his many the Detroit and Cleveland Navi­ forced into agreeing to the best friends and all Lakes members gation Company as a Fireman, Foreign Rider articles ever placed as Stew Pot," died on January Oiler and Watertender, spending in the ships articles. 18, at the Detroit Marine Hos­ the majority of his sailing time Our own SIU whipped the pital. His passing away is re­ aboard the SS City of Cleveland Wage Stabilization Board into ceived by all who knew him with HI, operating between Detroit line with the most successful and Cleveland. deep regret and sorrow. maritime strike ever pulled in In 1942 he was elected as His many friends, members this country when these guys Agent for the SIU in Cleveland, and officials of the Seafarers, tried to interfere with free col­ and the following year he was will miss his jolly personality, lective bargaining between the appointed as Agent in Detroit, and wish to extend to his family SIU and the operators. their most heartfelt sympathy. the post he held until the fall of We 'e taken direct action in Brother Wares had been con­ 1945 when he resigned. the past on all of these beefs, He then went back to the City fined at the Detroit Marine Hos­ and we'll take direct action in of Cleveland as an Oiler, but pital for about a year. Before the Tidewater Fleet if that out­ left after a few months due to his illness he was an Agent in the fit doesn't agree to an NLRB his failing health. Port of Cleveland and later in election for all Tidewater tank­ Detroit. He is survived by his mother, ermen. As a boy, Ed Wares started out sister and brother, Stanley Wares, ACTION TALKS as a coalpasser on the old See- who is Agent in Cleveland. Bur­ andbee, owned by the Cleveland ial took place in Cleveland on The Seafarers stands on its record. Our actions have always and Buffalo Transit Company of Tuesday, January 21. Ed Wares, Former Lakes Agent, Dies At Detroit Marine Hospital Phony Militancy Some of these guys, in an attempt to defend their failings, pass it off as "militancy" when they wreck some of the crews gears. Obviously, that is sheer bunk. What is wrong with demanding that these guys assume some of the responsibilities of good union men? Isn't it their job to solidify the Union structure, as well as enjoy the fruit of its victories? We are protecting ourselves. Those who refuse to add to our protective armor actually are nothing more or less then shipowners' stooges. They are the few weak links in the chain of forwardlooking Seafarers. The Seafarers is practically the only maritime union that relys on economic action at the point of production in order to win and maintain conditions. We will continue to do so. But, at the same time, we cannot tolerate a few drunks and performers actions to jeopardize the Union position. Pride Is Mark Of Good Union Man A good Union man is proud, not only of Union's ability to take successful job action, by tying up the shipowners' scows, he is proud also of his seamanship. If he has a job to dp, he does it well— whether it be tying up a ship, or doing a day's work. All hands should be on the lookout for these performers. They are mighty few in number, and, therefore, should not be allowed to put the Union majority on the spot. This does not mean that the Union intends to legislate against drinking and fighting that's part of an individual's private life, and we have no intention of invading it. But pick your spots. If you want to get drunk, go to the neaurest gin mill—don't do it on the job. If you want to fight, go on the hatch, or ashore. In other words, use your head. Remember, if you can point to a job well done, your beefs will hold more water. �THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Four Jobless Payment Is Clarified By N.Y. State Reps WHAT ^tWNK... QUESTION: Which of the SIU Ports do you ALFONSO LOGIUDIS. Deck Engineer; Miami should-be built up be­ cause it is a new HaU. and will need plenty of work to bring it into shape. With the SIU grow­ ing as it is, it becomes plain to see that we will need more Halls in places where we never dream­ ed of having them before. Miami is one instance, but there are others. Now that Isthmian is SIU, we should have a Hall some place in the Far East, say Shanghai, to service Isthmian and Waterman crews. In Trini­ dad we need a Hall for men on the bauxite run who are stuck down there for months at a time. MORIS MANDEL, AB: To my mind, I think that Mar­ cus Hook is the one that needs- a larger Hall and more facilities. "We're getting more tankers un­ der the SIU banner, and so more znen are going down to that port. If we get a larger Hall it will add lo our prestige down there, and it will give the SIU men more room to move around. From the lime the Marcus Hook Hall open­ ed up, it has been a success, and it can be counted on for even belter things if the SIU builds it up so that more work can be done from there. NEW YORK, January 21 — Representatives of the New York State Department of Labor — Mr. Memelsdorff, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Purcell and Mr. Keirnan — call­ ed on SIU Special Services Rep­ think needs added facilities? resentative Joseph H. Volpian today to discuss problems con­ JOHN WARD, Deck Engineer: fronting them in the handling of In every port that has a conseamen's claims for unemploy­ centrcition of tanker men coming ment compensation, and also dis­ in, the SIU should take steps to cover ways and means of expedbuild up the Halls there. Mainly, "nting those claims. right -now. that means Marcus In talking over the problems of Hook and Port Arthur. As memunemployment insurance with . bers and would-be-m embers Volpian, the men from the Divi­ come into those ports for recrea­ sion of Placement and Unem­ tion, the Seafarers should have ployment Insurance pointed out an outstanding Hall that would that no matter when a voyage make a man feel at home. We was completed and the payoff should have well staffed baggage made, the money so earned would rooms, a reading lounge, and be pro-rated over the period of other comforts. Those things all the entire trip rather than ap­ help to carry on organizing work plied to the specific quarter in and.it is in the tanker field that which the money was received. the SIU will be doing quite a bit of its organizing in the next few Another point which was stres­ years. sed was the fact that seamen who apply for unemployment insur­ ance under the terms of the act must be available for employ­ ment during the period in which MANUEL SANCHEZ, AB: they register for compensation. The men who are spearheading This means that if you expect our organizing drive in Marcus to collect unemployment insur­ Hook are doing a good job, and ance when you are out of a job, they need all the help they can that you must be registered on get. As far as I can see. the SIU the shipping list as well as at the is doing a bang-up job down Unemployment Insurance Office. there, and if that Hall is built up. Further, you must be available men will be flocking to the SIU for employment when a job is in droves. Room for recreation open. This does not mean that is needed so that-men will con­ you can register for insurance in gregate around the Hall instead of hanging out in the local bars. New York, go to your home in A little more cooperation from Wisconsin, and expect to draw the SIU men down there in crew- payments while you are there. ing up unorganized tankers You must be available in the port in which you register for would be welcome. I know. a job and for compensation. PHS Agent Will Visit Galveston Hospital To Investigate Feeding And Facilities The recent blast of the SIU against conditions and food at the Galveston Marine Hospital has bom some fruit in the form of a letter from Dr. Otis L. An­ derson, Medical Director and Chief of the Hospital Division of the U. S. Public Health Service, who asserts that conditions have improved considerably since the SIU complaint. Dr. Anderson's letter, in reply to a recent letter &om SIU Spe­ cial Services representative Jo­ seph H. Volpian, stated, "This office is in receipt of a report from Galveston to the effect that the food situation seems to be very well under control since no complaints relative to quantity or quality of food have been re­ ceived for some time.'In the Seafarers Log of No­ vember 29, complete details of the SIU complaints and the text of Volpian's letter to the U. S. Public Health Service were car­ ried. At that time, it was re­ ported that the original SIU ac­ tion resulted from the complaints of 63 seamen and veteran pa­ tients of the Galveston Marine Hospital. INSPECTION ORDERED In his letter. Dr. Anderson also asserted that the Chief Dietitian from Headquarters had been asked to visit the Galveston Hos­ pital in order to inspect the lay­ out and make any necessary recommendations or suggestions in line with the Public Health Service policy of "serving a suf­ ficient quantity of good food to all patients in our Marine Hos­ pitals." Dated December 30, the com­ plete text of Dr. Anderson's let­ ter reads as follows: Dear Mr. Volpian: Reference is made to our let­ ter of November 26 in reply to yours of November 20 concern­ ing complaints relative to food and medical treatment at the Galveston Marine Hospital. This office is in receipt of a report from Galveston to the ef­ fect that the food situation seems to be very well under control since no complaints relative to quantity or quality of food have been received for some time. WILL MAKE SUGGESTIONS We have asked the Chief Dieti­ tian from Headquarters to visit Galveston in the near future to inspect the facilities and make suggestion and/or recommenda­ tion to the management which seems advisable at the time. We are interested in serving a suf­ ficient quantity of good food to all patients in our Marine Hos­ pitals. Friday. January 24. 1S47 With reference to your state­ ment relative to "indiffrent treatment and lax medical stand­ ards," the Public Health Service is interested in the highest qual­ ity of medical service and every effort is being made to keep these objectives constantly be­ fore us. We wodld appreciate it if patients who fee! that they are not receiving proper medical care would call that fact to the attention of the Medical Officer in Charge at the time. Such a procedure would enable the Medical Officer to investigate the complaint immediately and take any indicated action at the time. We trust that this information will satisfactorily answer your letter of November 20, 1946. Sincerely yours, Otis L. Anderson. Medical Director Chief. Hospital Division Certainly, the Seafarers hope that the type of cooperation in­ dicated in Dr. Anderson's letter means that the SIU complaints will be fully investigated, and that in the future conditions will much nearly aproximate the ideal state of affairs which the SIU desires. Seamen patients in the Marine Hospitals will attest to the sincerity of the U. S. Pub­ lic Health Service in carrying out their promises. Send Those Minutes Send in the minutes of your ship's meeting to the New York HalL Only in that way can the membership act on your recommendations. £ind then the minutes can be printed in the LOG for the benefit of all other SIU crews. Hold those shipboard meet­ ings regularly, and send those minutes in as soon as possible. That's the SIU way I Seamen who worked during 1945 for employers who paid taxes on their wages to the State are eligible for benefits provided they earned sufficient wages to qualify under the law. This means that if a seamen earned $100 or more in the highest quarter in from $300 to $630 or more during 1945, and if he earned a total of the whole year, that he is eligible to receive benefits of $10 to $21 weekly. Any further information on the subject of eligibility or other questions may be secui-ed at your nearest Unemployment Insurance office or the SIU Special Services Department. Port Savannah Is Just Waiting For South Atlantic To Begin By ARTHUR SAVANNAH—We had another payoff this week. The Hattiesburg Victory came in with quite a few beefs which, at thfis writ­ ing,, are in the process of being squared away. This makes the fourth SUP ship since Christmas and that's all the shipping we've had in this port. Most of the oldtimers have left for Mobile and the Gulf Area in hopes of shipping out quicker. Savannah has been exception­ ally slow for the past two months and, with the cattle business coming to a close next month, the prospects are for the worse. When the South Atlantic starts running this way again, business THOMPSON should pick up, but for some , time now all .their ships have been paying off in other ports. HAPPY DAYS COMING The Coast Guard is still sen­ tencing seamen to enforced imemployment for minor infractions of rules. The American merchant flaot is still growing smaller. The Government is stiU "training" | seamen for the merchant marine. Numerous congressmen, with malice aforethought, are concoct­ ing laws to hamstring labor. No other business of impor­ tance is on hand except the ne­ gotiations with the Atlantic Tow- ing Co» which should start next week. �Page Five THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday« January 24. .1847 Results Of Atlantie And Gulf Elections (Continued from Pege I) other ports, Agents who served during 1946 were returned to of" fke. It should be noted that the to­ tal number of votes cast is for the A&G District only, and does not include any balloting from the Great Lakes or the Pacific District, SUP. These two sections of the SIU elect their own officers in sep­ arate elections. A much larger vote would have been recorded had it not been that shipping spurted after the 1946 General Strike, and many Brothers were away at sea during the entire course of the elections. The Tallying Committee, elect­ ed at the regular meeting on Jan. 2, 1947, consisted of William Higgs, Sam Luttrell, Robert Hillman, L. Salvatore, Robert Jones, Isaac Miller and Matthew Sams. The results of the elections, and the committee's report, fol­ low: mm HOUSTON Agent C. Haymond, 98 2636» Write Ins, Voids, No Votes 1413 "' ? : BOSTON Total This is the Ballot Tallying Committee, whose report on the balloting for 1947 Atlantic and Gulf District officials is announced in this issue of the Log. From left to right, the members are Sam Luttrell. Isaac MiUer, standing; Bill Higgs, Committee Chairman; Robert Jones, Louis Sal­ vatore, standing: and Robert Hillman. J. Tucker, 2209 Write Ins, Voids, No Votes PHILADELPHIA 2284* 1365 Write Ins, Voids, No Votes 400 4049 Patrolman 4049 NEW YORK Agent Paul Hall, 190 3541* Write Ins, Voids, No Votes 508 Total 4049 Deck Patrolmen J. Algina, 1320 E. Guszczynsky, 3100 J. Sheehan, 306 Write Ins, Voids, No Votes Total 2854* 622 2918* 1704 8098 Engine Patrolmen J. Purcell, 27124 2718* J. Volpian, 56 2988* Write Ins, Voids, No Votes 2392 Total 8098 Steward Patrolmen R. Gonzales, 174 2490* H. Guinier, 478 2244* W. Hamilton, 3400 830 C. Stevens, 7036 r 886 Write Ins, Voids, No Votes 1648 Total Joint Patrolmen R. Bunce, 7165 .J. Drawdy, 28523 L. Goffin, 4526 J. Udiljak, 7163 Write Ins, Voids, No Votes Total 8098 1240 2146* 2460* 637 1615 8098 8098 Agent J. Banners, 256 3319* Write Ins, Voids, No Votes 730 4049 NEW ORLEANS Agent Steely White, 56 3114* Write Ins, Voids, No Votes 935 Total Steward Patrolman Total 4049 PORT ARTHUR Agent L. Johnson, 108 2724* Write Ins, Voids, No Votes 1325 Total 4049 . SAN JUAN Agent 4049 MOBILE 4049 4049 4049 Patrolman J. DeVito, 185 1434 L. MacDonnell, 343 446 R. Sweeney, 20 1606* Write Ins, Voids, No Votes 563 D. Butts, 190 957 Agent S. Colls, 21085 1691* Engine Patrolman C. Simmons, 368 3158* J. Wagner, 153 860' L. Neira, 26393 791 Write Ins, Voids, No Votes 541 Write Ins, Voids, No Votes 891 C. J. Stephens, 76 2657^ Write Ins, Voids, No Votes 601 Total 4049 Total 4049 Joint Patrolmen Engine Patrolman J. Carroll, 14 E. DiPietro, 35 997 R. Jordan, 71 G. Masterson, 20297 2419* L. F. Lewis, 2029 Write Ins, Voids, No Votes 633 Total 4C49 4049 SAN FRANCISCO Agent Declc Patrolman C. Gibbs, 2341 333 W. Simmons, 215 J. Johnston, 53 1721* Write Ins, Voids, No Votes C. Kimball, 52 519 Total F. Sullivan, 2 868 Write Ins, Voids, No Votes 608 RESOLUTION 4049 4049 Yes No Steward Patrolman Voids, No Votes 977 727 660 R. Birmingham, 390 Total 2550* 1645* C. Turner, 15 Agent L. Collins, 5 845 J. Prescott, 114 449 Deck Patrolman C. Tanner, 44 2278* R. Dickey, 652 2773* Write Ins, Voids, No Votes 477 Write Ins, Voids, No Votes 1276 Total 4049 J. Morrison, 34213 1815* W. Thomas, 12 622 P. Warren, 114 562 Write Ins, Voids, No Votes 1817 JACKSONVILLE TAMPA BALTIMORE Rocky Benson, 7297 960 Agent 3; Mogan, 216 2492* 1214 Write Ins, Voids, No Votes 597 W. McKay, 8 W. Rentz, 26445 2464* Write Ins, Voids, No Votes 371 Total 4049 Total 634 550 4049 C. Bush, 127 2628* Write Ins, Voids, No Votes 1421 Agent S. Carr, 22217 230 S. Greenridge, 1863 183 T. Griffiths, 115 353 E. A. Parr, 96 577 J. Sweeney, 1530 2181* Write Ins, Voids, No Votes 535 4049 Agent D. Parker, 160 3I57» Write Ins, Voids, No Votes S92 Total Jt. Patrolman Patrolman W. Brightwell, 390 934 G. .Suit, 6951 2508* Write Ins, Voids, No Votes 607 GALVESTON Total 4049 4049 Total J. P. Shuler, 101 3539* Write Ins, Voids, No Votes 510 Total iHL. " ;L •J. Truesdale, 3517 Assistant Sec.-Treas. ' ' ' " Agent John Hawk, 2212 3512* Write Ins. Voids, No Votes 537 E. Higdon, 182 4049 772 4049 Secretary-Treasurer Total Write Ins, Voids, No Votes TAKING AN ACCURATE COUNT ' 2939* lUO 4049 2917* 251 881 4049 REPORT OF SIU TALLYING COMMITTEE We, the undersigned Tally J. Hatgimisios, 23434 2901* Committee, duly elected at the Write Ins, Voids, No Votes 1148 regular business meeting at Headquarters January 2, 1947, Total 4049 submit the following report and recommendations; NORFOLK All .used ballots were counted Agent and the corrected tally is sub­ P. Gavillo, 21001 334 mitted herein. An asterik is R. White, 57 3339* placed besides the names of the Write Ins, Voids, No Votes 376 candidates that were elected to office. The ballots used and un­ Total 4049 used in each port were checked and the correct check is submit­ Joint Patrolman ted herein. Nineteen (19) votes from the B. Rees, 95 2751* Write Ins, Voids, No Votes 1298 Port of Galveston were voided in their entirety due to the fact Total 4049 that one envelope containing eight (8) ballots did not have the CHARLESTON signatures of the Tally Commit­ tee in the Port of Galveston and Agent one envelope containing eleven E. Smith, 20057 2434* (11) ballots was unsealed. It is E. Tilley, 75 1077 to be noted that the voiding of Write Ins, Voids, No Votes 538 these ballots in no way affected the election of any candidate in­ Total 4049 asmuch as each man elected was elected by more than a majority SAVANNAH of nineteen (19) votes. Agent It is to be pointed out further that this Committee on checking W. Brantley, 111 769 various outport ballots and tally C. Starling, 6920 2126* sheets found that all reports submitted by all outports' commit­ tees were correct and in every case checked evenly with the New York Headquarters Com­ mittee's tallies. The Resolution calling for the raising of hospital benefits from $2.00 to $3.00 per week carried by over a two-thirds majority as required by the Constitution. This committee recommends that the total results of this elec­ tion, giving number of votes re­ ceived by each candidate, be car­ ried in as early an issue as pos­ sible of the Seafarers Log. This to be done for the benefit of our members who are now at sea. This committee found one bal­ lot missing from the returns of the Port of Philadelphia. This finding checked with the tally of the committee elected in the Port of Philadelphia to count the ballots in that port. This ballot was not included in the tabulation sheets. Thus, the actual vote returns show the fi­ gure of 378 votes cast in Phila­ delphia instead of 379. This committee points out in this case that this in no way af­ fects the outcome of the election for any candidate oleeled fur of­ fice. Due to the fact that it is im­ possible to determine the number bci- of the ballot missing, this report includes the missing bal­ lot listed as a used ballot. This committee recommends that these used ballots be held 03i hand in the Headquarters Offices as per constitution. It is to be noted that two com­ mittee members' signatures do not appear in the mimeograph­ ed sheets. This is due to the fact that R. Jones shipped beCoro this report was mimeographed in its entirety and L. Salvatcro wasn't present. Their signatures do appear however in reports now held ;..n Headquarters Office. i Fraternally submitted, _ , W. Higgs, 223 Sam Luttrell, 46568 L. Salvatore, 733G ^ R. Hillman, 3188 R. Jones, 22238 I. Miller, 8522 M. Sams, 21386: AWw �THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Six m Midland Victory Ciears The Way For An Ail-Out Drive On Lakes CS Friday, January 24, 1947 iJ illiVI J VJm i ; I 13 J \J1 By HENRY W. CHAPPELL mm TOLEDO—Now that the lights group of employees start a union have changed from red to green' after first finding out how wages for seamens' unions, and it has and conditions are on union ships, been proven to the rank and file and then adjusting their wages of the NMU that their union and to a slightly higher scale, and in treasury has been used as a front some instances granting minor for the communist political party,' concessions to the crews, the real sailors union can goj The SIU doesn't expect much ahead and concentrate on our: opposition from this phony LSU, Silence fhis week from,the common enemies the shipowners but is prepared to expect more Branch Agents of thb follow­ and their government agencies, resistance from the men who ing ports: The NLRB has at last certified ^ cannot see through the ruses, and PHILADELPHIA the SIU as the bargaining agent believe the companies give these BOSTON for the Midland Line on the Great ^ conditions out of the goodness of CHARLESTON Lakes. Now Midland seamen can their hearts. HOUSTON enjoy the same working condi­ These men, who are known as NORFOLK tions as other SIU ships have had back riders, are always ready to JACKSONVILLE for years. accept union wages and condi­ MOBILE Contracts ai'e now in negotia­ tions after they have been fought BALTIMORE tion with his line and will be the for, but they are never ready to same as other SIU freight ships give a hand. The deadline for port re­ which are the best of any con­ ports, monies due. etc., is the The SIU Great Lakes district tracts on the Great Lakes. has at last cast off our mooring Monday preceeding publica­ These contracts will be amend­ lines, and while we are going tion. While every effort will ed each year to include any im­ ahead on a slow bell now, this be made to use in the current provements the membership de- spring, when the ships start to issue material received after sires, and any suggestions from gj^ organizers are that date, space commitments the crews will be acted on by the contacting them, we will put her generally do not permit us to negotiating committees. over to full speed ahead and do so. If a crew member has any sug­ steady as she goes. gestions for improvements it is his duty to notify union officials so it can be acted on. NMU EXPOSED Recent developments within the NMU should prove conclu­ sively to the members that they have been governed for years by Union won this election by a By FRED EARNEN a group of politicians who place wide majority, but the NMU re­ their political ambitions above DETROIT — Last September a fused to take this decision, and the memberships desires and in­ bargaining election was held on thereupon filed objections with terests. the seven ships comprising the the National Labor Relations Results of this discovery are entire fleet of the Midland Board. beginning to show already on Steamship Company. The fact that the NMU filed the Lakes as more men are com­ The Seafarers International objections after a fair and square ing into SIU halls each day, in­ election is bad enough, but the quiring about how our Union is vicious lies they used to back up run, and wondering why it took their charges is something that Joe Curran so long to find out will not soon be forgotten by what was happening to his union, Great Lakes seamen. when it was common knowledge Now, after months of delay, to all other interested parties. the NLRB has finally certified It's too early to predict what the SIU as the baigaining agent the company-sponsored Lakes for unlicensed Midland seamen. Seamens Union will attempt to No doubt, the NMU officials will tiy to excuse themselves to Mid­ By J. S. WILLIAMS land seamen for depriving them CORPUS CHRISTI — After a of Union representation by tell­ spurt of business last week, things ing them it was all a mistake and have slowed down pretty much that they are sorry it happened. in this port. That's what they did last Aug­ The only ship tied up here at ust when their attempt to picket present is the Cape Corwin, Bull ships under contract to the SIU line, and she will be leaving soon was broken up at the Bob-Lo for New Orleans where she will dock in Detroit. be delivered to another company. The crew isn't happy about SIU CONTRACTS BEST losing their home, but there isn't With this line under our ban­ much that can be done about it. ner, the Midland seamen will be When we went aboard her to able to see how democratically the pull on the Lakes this spring. settle a few beefs, we found that SIU is run. These freighters will The majority of Lakemen know they were all due to the stupidity enjoy the same privileges, decent that this outfit is no union, and that its leal purpose is to keep of the phony Chief Mate. any union out that wants to put This bird couldn't get it through its oars in when wages, working his head that we have a contract conditions, etc., are to be dis­ with the Bull Line which covers cussed. our men, and the interpretation of that agreement is not for every SEAMEN WISED-UP The company that sponsors bucko mate to decide. this phony set-up still regard TAUGHT CONTRACT sailors as a group of morons who We went l ound and round with, are incapable of thinking for him for awhile convincing him themselves, and will accept any that the rules aboard ship have wages and conditions that they already been laid down and agreed deem sufficient. But those days to by the company and the Un­ are gone forever, and the type of ion; and that no one, even if he man who goes to sea these days does wear a high pressure hat, is demands to be recognized as an going to make up his own rules wages, and Union conditions that important factor ih this great in­ aboard ship. have been enjoyed by SIU con­ dustry. He was finally convinced that This demand can be achieved there were a few things out of tract ships for years. not by individuals, but by the his jurisdiction and we left the Any unbelievers are urged to merging of all seamen in one ship in shipshape condition. look at our contracts and see for body. We expect business to be some­ themselves that we had the 40The shipowners knew this what better next week, and with hour week in 1942 for work years ago. That's why companies it more to report from this Texas during fit-out and lay-up. like Cleveland Cliffs have a port. The Negotiating Committee on NO NEWS?? NMU Develops Sudden Interest In Sun Oil, But Little Too Late By BLACKIE CARDULLO MARCUS HOOK — News has been kind of scarce in the port of Marcus Hook for the past week; however, we will make up for it in this issue. shipping our organizing drive has likewise increased its tempo. Evidently since the NMU lost the Isthmian election, they have changed their tactics of organiz­ ing, or i§ it possible that Joe Now that we have all of the Stack-it has been taught a new tankers in this area to payoff, line by the Communist Party. and due to the fact that there has LINE CHANGE been an increase in the number The NMU's practice used to be of tankers coming out of the to shun the Sun Oil seamen by boneyard, we have been kept calling them scabs, finks, com­ quite busy. pany stooges, and everything foul they could lay their tongue We don't feel sorry about this to. But since the SIU has come increase in business, and our or­ ganizers are busy contacting the into this port, and shown the Sun ships as soon as they come in. Oil seamen what* a real Seamen'.t With the increase in activity of union is like, the NMU has sud­ denly grown awfully concerned with the welfare of the Sun Oil men. Now they are leaning over backwards to be friendly to them, but they are doomed to the same failure in Sun Oil as they were in Isthmian. the Midland contracts is already They are also doomed in City well under way towards getting Service, Tidewater, and all other SIU benefits for Lakes sailors, companies that the SIU is or­ and in the spring those advan­ ganizing, because they have noth­ tages will be a major factor in or­ ing to sell a seamen but over­ ganizing other Lakes sailors and crowded union halls, and overships into the Seafarers. stacked membership, with 20 men for every job. HANDS FULL A few years back the NMU My guess is that Joe Curran tried to organize the Sun Oil and will have his hands full in getting their name stunk. Today it still the NMU out of the communist stinks, only with a much stronger fleabag, the CMU. He will even odor. have trouble in keeping his un­ It runs the same way in Rus­ ion together. sia. Everytime Russia fails in Lakes seamen are wise to the any undertaking off go a lot of phony .setup in the NMU, but heads and a new change takes keep in mind that the Lakes Sea­ place in their line. men's Union, the revised Lakes SOME CHANGES MADE Carriers Association, is still try­ We have been paying off quite ing to knife Lakes seamen. a few Pacific Tankers and have They will probably be contact­ run across a character who is a ing you by mail, but remember company agent for them, by the that this is a company union name of Captain Cole. which employs stooges to act for He is not a bad guy, and yet them in forming an organization, he is not a good guy either. We and that its only purpose is to are going to go to work on him keep a real Union from fighting soon, and he'll be a different man for the men. when we get through. He'll be tipping his hat to the Agent and Patrolman in this port. That is, if he continues to come down here for the payoffs. We wonder where Captain It is the proud boast of the Dyer, his running mate, spends Seafarers International Un­ his evenings when he is away ion that an SIU ship is a clean from home? Question, Captain ship Let's keep it that way. Dyer. Although most of the crews A bit of gossip: Is it romance leave a ship in excellent con­ or trouble betwen our dispatcher dition, it has come to the at­ Bob Pohle and a certain ex-Wac? tention of the membership that a few crews have vio­ NO SALUTE. PLEASE lated this rule. So they have Gur two Wilmington fla.shes gone on record to have all just passed through the port. quarters inspected by the Brothors Chandler and Gordon, Patrolman before the payoff, we mean, and they are still and if the conditions are un­ aboard the SS Carlsbad. Wc satisfactory. he has the right wonder whether Gordon has his to hold up the payoff until alimony paid up s^et? As for you everything is spic and span. Bosun Chandler, the ordinary j Remember that the Patrol­ seamen don't have to salute you man can only have repairs coming on and going off watch made if he knows what has . . . don't do it Mike. to be done. Cooperate by Will the joker whom I saved making up a repair list be­ from going on the rock pile for fore the ship docks. Give one 30 days be kind enough to send copy to the Skipper, and one me the money it cost me, so that to the Patrolman. Then you'll I can get the next guy out. see' some action. P. S. to Pat from New Orleans: Guess who is doing my typing? SIU Certified As Bargaining Agent In Midland; NLRB Throws Out Usual Vicious Protest Of NMU Mate Discovers He Must Follow SIU Contract Keep it Clean! �Friday, January 24, 1947 THE SEAFARERS L aC TALKING OVER SIU ORGANIZING PROBLEMS Page Seven Plenty Of Ships Hit New York But They Are All In Transit By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK—This port is like wise tankers for organizational the old maid in the song who was purposes. always a bridesmaid, but never a When we start getting calls bride. for men to crev/ ships, then we Every day we see plenty of will all be happy in this Branch; ships come into the port of New that is if Congress doesn't figure York, and after we service them out a new way to put a straighthere, the ships take off for Phil­ jacket on merchant seamen. adelphia or Baltimore for final discharge. The crew of the SS American Now don't get the idea that we mind that. That's not it at all; we would just like to have some pay­ offs and sign-ons in this port for a change. Seated around a conference table in the Organizers' Headquarters at the New York Hall are (left to right): Johnny Ward, Blackie Cardullo. Lindsey Williams. Bob Pohla and A1 Kerr. They all hold various positions on the Seafarers organizational staff, and are discussing mutual problems encountered in their day-to-day activities. MidiandContract Will Be The Best Organizing Aid By EINAR NORDAAS Bill Higgs Shipping has taken an awful slump since our last bragging column, and last week was the poorest week in many a month. We are keeping our spirits up, and hoping that better days and weeks are in store. STRICTLY ON BALL One thing about" ships in tran­ sit— they keep the Patrolmen hopping. New York Patrolmen have been hitting the ships that come in here just to visit, and they are also bu.sy contacting the coast- Press contributed $27.00 to the hospital fund. Most SIU crews are generous to their Brothers who are laid up in the various marine h'ospitals—some of them for long periods of time. But true unionism is more than wages and conditions—and that is the SIU way. Heavy Fog Halts All Shipping in Port Arthur PORT ARTHUR—Four days of DULUTH — Though things are Bill Higgs, Chief Steward very bad weather have brought at a standstill up here in the comes from a long family of sea­ the movement of vessels in this frozen north, the seamen around faring men, and he is carrying area almost to a standstill. At here still manage to come down on the traditions of his family least 17 ships last night were atto the Hall to inquire how things Bill started .sailing in 1935, and anchor off Sabine Bar, awaiting has been following the sea ever are shaping up on the Lakes. the lifting of one of the most Well, this week wc have good since. severe fogs in years before vcnnews to pass on to them, as we In the days when he first start­ turing into the ports in the Sa­ By R. W. SWEENEY were notified that the SIU has ed, conditions were pretty bad bine district. GALVESTON—Well, the holi­ •been recognized by the NLRB as Some of the men used to bring As a result, sailings of ships days are over and the boys have the bargaining agent for the Mid­ their own canned food aboard to from ports within the district are all started coming back to Gal­ land Company. supplement the meager feeding. being handicapped becairse of the veston to ship out. During the Now that we have these ships, "Those days were plenty bad," fog. The oldtimers around here holidays we were short of all we will soon have them in SIU- Bill recalls. "We couldn't do any­ say it is the worst fog since 19.38, ratings, but now shipping has shape, and they will be floating thing with the owners, and so it when a heavy fog kept all ship­ slowed down and this port is examples of real unionism to all became obvious that the union ping at a .standstill for five days. somewhat normal again. unorganized seamen on the Lakes. was the only solution to seamen's SOUP IS THICK The ,STU won this company problems." WATERMANS IN through the efforts of the men The fog is so bad that ships are We are having several Water­ That's why, when the SIU was who work the Midland ships, and afraid to move through the canal man ships hitting here while in organized. Bill Higgs was one of they will be our best salesmen i to docks, and ships tied up at for unionism to the other unor­ the first men to join. That's why Beef, he was on the beach in New transit from Mobile to load grain, [ municipal docks are not receivbut there are very few replace­ ganized seamen when we install Bill has been in the forefront of York, where he took part in the I ing cargo. When that happens, ments needed. We still have the SIU procedure aboard the practically all the action that the move that drove the communists ' some of the tankers in, but not you can guess how thick the soup SIU has participated in during ships. is here. off the New York docks. as many as before. These seamen recognized the if s experience. Right now we have riding at Later he was assigned to the I would like to remind any NMU for the bungling outfit it is ACTION STARTS anchor 17 ships and 6 more are Bisso Tug Beef in New Orleans, ' member who signs on a ship in and chose the only Union on the He wasn't in the Union very expected in the next few days. lakes with a solid trade union long before he was taking part, and tlie Fen-y Strike in Norfolk. j one port on foreign articles and When the Seafarers General I goes to another, that unless the I foundation. They will have no in the P&O Strike in Tampa, Strike came off. Brother Higgs ! man and the Master can come regrets. Florida. He was in charge of the A great deal of credit should stewpot, and also collected money was an Area Commander and to a mutual agreement to pay him off, there is very little any also be given to Joe Shima, who, from incoming ships to buy food. then stood special picket duty. Patrolman or Agent can do about for awhile, gave me a hand in LAKES NEXT After that he was in the Seait. this port last fall. He was tire­ Bill has sailed on many unor­ less in his efforts to convince train Strike in New Orleans, in An another thing—I think all Midland men that the SIU was 1938. This was a hot time for all ganized ships during the course members should be informed that the only union that is interested concerned, and Bill was right in of the many organizing drives ' when one man pays off under undertaken by the SIU. In the the thick of everything. in seamen's welfare. mustual consent, that does not Spring he expects to go up to the I hear that Joe went to the When there was no trouble Great Lakes to aid in the SIU break the articles for the bal­ coast after shipping ended here brewing. Bill sailed on ships to all ance of the crew. drive in that area. last fall. Wherever he is I'm corners of the earth. And during If there is any doubt in your "I've seen the whole water­ mind sure he will be in there plugging the war he sailed on ships that regarding this, please front change in the ten years that check with the Agent of your for the SIU. carried supplies to Europe. We're really going to have oui' Now that the NMU is falling j He was in the first convoy that I have been sailing," Bill says. port. hands full when they all scramble apart and trying to rid itself of Antwerp after the Bat- "In the past, the sea was the last for berths at once, and all start OLDTIMERS AROUND the communist-dominated CMU, ^he Bulge, and he still re- refuge for bums, and guys who Lately we have had several calling for Patrolmen. the rank and file of that outfit j^e^b^rs the buzz bombs that couldn't get jobs ashore. Now oldtimers in here. Brother H. J. Many of these ships are un­ can see for themselves that they hurtling out of the air with- that has all changed. Through Unions, .seamen now enjoy the Collins paid off the Council Crest organized and we're waiting have been played for suckers all warning dignity that other workers are in Texas City recently, and the eagerly for them to tie-up so we along by a few ranking officials, ' MOCT CTTMW ship left here in A-1 shape with can get aboard. This port is real­ who have proven that they are ALMObi bUKK. receiving." plenty of stores and everything ly booming and with this flood only interested in promoting. the i That, however, was not his What Brother Higgs says is properly stored. of ships we can keep our or­ CP line. By their tactic these experience with the enemy. absolutely true. And it is through ganizers busy contacting them officials have demonstrated that Sub attacks marked practically the Vork of men like him that Just a word about the slopthe seamen were secondary to every crossing, and when he was the SIU has been able to make chests: Brothers, remember to and squaring things away. their interests and efforts. aboai'd the Walter M. Christian- the strides forward that have check your slopchest before you In my last report to the Log When Union conditions are no- sen, American Range Liberty benefitted all seamen. sign on, because aftei- your name I mentioned that there were ru­ ticsd by the men who sail unor- Lines, the ship hit a mine, and is on those Articles it is a hell of mors that J. M. "Windy" Walsh ganized ships, they will want the almost went down. No lives were a lot harder to get what you want was about to get spliced. Having same. So, through the united lost, but three other ships in the than it would be had you not just received a letter from him, efforts of the SIU men on the convoy were sent to the bottom. signed on. I find that he has shipped to GerLakes we will give them the With the end of the war. Bill Whenever you are in a port manj'. He'll be back in nine or Union representation they want did not forget the militancy that where there is a Hall, drop ten weeks, so he might take up and make the Great Lakes solid had marked all his years in the around—you may see and hear where he left off and get spliced for the SIU. Union. During the Longshore something new. after all. Galveston Goes Back To Normal After Holiday I# �Friday, January 24, 1947 TBE SEAFARERS LOG Page Bghl AGREEMENT •Bettveen Seafarers International Union Of North America —And Eastern Steamship Lines, Inc. Supplement Agreement to Agreement dated October 23 1946, between Eastern Steamship Lines, Inc., ana the Seafarers' International Union of North-America. GENERAL RULES Employment. The Company agrees that only mem­ bers of the Union shall be employed in all unlicensed personnel ratings on their Passenger vessels or Anierican Flag Passenger vessels taken over on bareboat charter, with the exception of the following: Cadets, Super-Cargo, Pursers, Doctors, Concessionaires, and female employees other than Stewardesses and Wait­ resses. Except as provided herein, all other provisions of the General Rules of the agreement shall apply. DECK DEPARTMENT Special Working Rules and Wages for certain ratings in the Deck Department of the SS YARMOUTH AND EVANGELINE type passenger vessels. Monthly Wages Boatswain (Yarmouth and Evangeline type passenger vessel) $225.00 Carpenter (Yarmouth and Evangeline type passenger vessel) 225.00 Boatswain's Mate (Yarmouth and Evangeline type passenger vessel) 205.00 Section 1. Boatswain's Mate and Night AB Main­ tenance Men: (a) Off-Shore Service: (1) While at sea, and in port when watches are not broken, their regular working hours shall be from 3 A.M. to 11 A.M., Monday through Friday with an unbroken hour for breakfast from 7 A.M. to 8 A.M. and from 3 A.M. to 7 A.M. on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays. Overtime to be paid for all hours worked at sea on Sundays and Holidays, and on Saturday, Sunday and Holidays in port. (2) Between 3 A.M. and 7 A.M., their work shall be confined to general cleaning, such as cleaning paint work, barberizing, sweeping and washing down decks, washing windows, polishing brass and wiping rails. They shall not be required to scrub or barberize boat covers, awnings or canvas weather screens, or do gen- eral sougeeing or painting between 3 A.M. and 7 A.M. without the payment of overtime. (3) In all ports where stay of vessel will exceed twen­ ty-four (24) hours, the above ratings shall work the same hours as provided for other unlicensed deck per­ sonnel on day work. (b) Overnight Service: (1) The hours of work for the above mentioned ratings shall be as set forth in Article 3, Section 6 of the Deck Department Working Rules. Section 2. Watchmen's Duties: (a) Watdimen shall stand watches of eight (8) hours on and sixteen (16) hours off and shall be required to make regular rounds of watchmen's key stations and puxich clocks; they may also be required to stand gang­ way watches in port and while on gangway watch they shall only be required to raise or lower gangway, tend gangway lights, and man ropes. (b) Watchmen shall be paid overtime for all watches stood on Sundays at sea. Watchmen shall receive over­ time for all watches stood on Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays in port. (c) Watchmen shall not be required to perform duties normally under the jurisdiction of a Master-At-Arms. Where no Master-at-Arms is carried, his duties shall not be delegated to other members of the Deck Department. (d) Any work performed by Watchmen other than their regular and accepted duties shall be paid for at the regular overtime rate. Section 3. Quartermaster's Duties: (a) \^ile on watch the Quartermaster shall not be required to leave the wheelhouse or navigation bridge for any purpose unless relieved by another Quarter­ master or by an Able Seaman. The sending of the Quartei-master on watch for tools or supplies or for the purpose of carrying messages shall not be deemed an adequate reason for his leaving the bridge or wheelhouse without proper relief. (b) Quartermaster shall be relieved thirty (30) min­ utes during each watch for coffee by one of the AB's on his watch. However, the AB shall not receive any extra compensation for such relief. In port Quarter­ masters may be required to stand gangway watches without payment of overtime except on Saturdays, Sun­ day, and Holidays. (c) The Quartermaster shall be responsible for the rigging of the flags upon arrival or departure of the vessel from any port. Other members of the Deck De­ partment shall not be utilized for this purpose except when ship is being dressed. Section 4. Sanitary Work: In overnight seiwices the watch on deck shall perform sanitary work week days between 6 A.M. and 8 A.M. without overtime. Sanitary work shall mean sweeping down bridge deck, boat deck, and passenger decks only. However, the watch on deck between 5 P.M. and 8 A.M. shall be required to wipe off rails on passenger decks, and fold and lash chairs in event the vessel runs aground or encounters heavy weather or rain without the payment of overtime. This shall not include folding and lashing of chairs in order to clear decks before arrival in port. The customary cleaning and washing of the wheelhouse, chart room, and bridge deck shall be performed between 8 A.M. and 5 P.M. Except as provided herein, all other provisions of the Deck Department, Working Rules of the Agreement shall apply." ENGINE DEPARTMENT Special working rules to cover certain ratings in the Engine Department on Twin Screw, Yarmouth, and Evangeline type passenger vessels. Except as provided herein, all other rules of the Engine Department Work­ ing Rules of the Agreement shall apply. Section 1. Donkey Watches. (Off-Shore Trade and Overnight Runs): (a) When the vessel is in port, as defined in port time clause. Article II, Section 20, and sea watches are broken, watertenders shall be put on Donkey Watches in the fireroom for the purpose of keeping steam for the auxiliaries. Three oilers shall be assigned to stand Donkey Watches in the Engine Room for the purpose of taking care of auxiliaries. The other three oilers shall be put on day work. These Donkey Watches shall be stood without the payment of overtime Monday through Friday. For such watches stood on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, both the watertender and the oiler shall be paid at the regular overtime rate of pay. (b) When sea watches are broken at any time and two or more boilers are cut in, a Fireman shall be as­ signed to the Donkey Watch with the watertender in the fireroom. Section 2. Duties of Firemen at Sea. (a) Firemen shall perform routine duties, clean burners, clean strain­ ers, clean didp pans, punch carbon, keep steam, watch fuel oil pressure and temperature. (b) On all watches he shall clean up excess oil oc­ casioned by cleaning burners and strainers without the payment of overtime, and shall leave the fireroom at the end of the watch in a safe condition. (c) Firemen on watch shall be required to keep their respective stations cleaned between the lowest grating and the floor plates. On vessels with irregular gratings, ten (10) feet from the floor plates shall be considered the fireman's station limit. Cleaning work for fire­ men on watch shall be confined to the hours between 8 A.M. and 5 P.M. week days and between 8 A.M. and 12 Noon on Saturdays. Firemen on sea watch shall not be required to do any painting, wirebrushing, chipping, or scaling without the payment of overtime. Section 3. Firemen—In Port—Sea Watches. When a vessel is in port as defined in port time clause, Ar­ ticle 2, Section,20, and sea watches are maintained, the firemen shall work as follows: (a) When only one boiler is being used to maintain steam, both firemen on the watch may be required to do repair work on boiler auxiliaries and boiler mounts in the fireroom between the hours of 8 A.M. and 5 P.M. Monday through Friday. (b) When either two or three boilers are cut in and being used, one fireman shall assist the Watertender in maintaining steam and one Fireman may be required to do repair work on boiler auxiliaries and boiler mounts in the Fireroom between the hours of 8 A.M. and 5 P.M. Monday thi'ough Friday. (C) When all four boilers are cut in and are being used, both Firemen on the watch shall assist the Watertender in maintaining steam and they shall not be re­ quired to do repair work. (d) Any repair work other than that provided for under this Section, or outside the hours provided for under this section, shall be paid for at the overtime rate of pay. Section 4. Firemen—In Port—Day Work, (a) In Poi't, when seawatches are broken and Firemen have been put on day work, their working hours shall be the same as those for day workers. (b) In port. Firemen on day work may be required to do general cleaning, polishing, and painting work in the fireroom, sponging and blowing tubes, and assist the engineer in making repairs to boiler mounts and boiler auxiliaiies in the fireroom. (c) When firemen are required to enter boilers or fire boxes for the purpose of cleaning or making re­ pairs therein, they shall be paid for this work at the oj regular overtime rate. STEWARDS DEPARTMENT Working Rules Section 1. Routine Duties, (a) Routine duties for the members of the Stewards Department shall be to ; prepare and serve regular meals, cleaning and mainten­ ance of licensed officers, staff officers, chief stewards, and passengei's' quarters, dining rooms and messrooms, ij all enclosed passageways, smoking and lounge rooms,! dance hall, bath rooms, toilets, galleys, pantries, and all ; departmental equipment. (b) When dock porters are not employed to handle passengers' hand baggage, members of the Stewards Department shall carry such baggage from dock en­ trance to staterooms when embarking passengers. \ When disembarking passengers, they shall carry hand j baggage from rooms to Customs Inspection section on dock. i �THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. Janixary 24, 1947 Section 2. Selection of Personnel, (a) Recognizing the fact that the following are essential to the welfare of the passengers the Union agrees that the Company may select men for the following ratings ele and• employ ' from those members of the Union who are available, provided such men are suitable to the Company. The Company shall be the sole judge of the man's compe­ tence. The Company agrees to make every reasonable effort to obtain suitable men from within the member­ ship of the Union, and if such men are not available from among the Union membership, the Union a^ees that the Company may secure men for those ratings from any source. Men so selected may remain in the employ of the Company provided that they are ac­ ceptable to and become members of the Union. The penalty provided in Article 1, Section 3 of the General Rules shall not be applicable to this section. Chief Steward Head Waiter Chief Baker Ass't Chief Steward Head Cafe Man Cashier 2nd Steward Storekeeper * Checker 3rd Steward Chief Cook (b) The Company agrees to select all other unli­ censed personnel in the Stewards Department through the offices of the Union. Section 3. Overtime Work, (a) All work performed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays in port, and Sun­ days and holidays at sea shall be paid at the overtime rate. (b) (Overnight Services.) On days when vessels ar­ rive and sail the same day, the hours of work shall be eight hours within a spread of sixteen hours. All work in excess of eight hours within a spread of six­ teen hours shall be paid for at the regular overtime rate. All worjt outside of a spread of sixteen hours shall be paid for at the rate of overtime and one-half. (c) On days when ship does not arrive and sail the same day, the hours of work shall be eight hours with­ in a spread of twelve hours. Any work in excess of eight hours or in excess of the spread of twelve hours shall be paid for at the regular overtime rate. (d) (Off-Shore Services.) The hours of work shall be eight hours in a spread of fourteen hours. Any work in excess of eight hours or outside the spread of four*teen hours shall be paid for at the regular overtime rate. (e) At all times, members of the Stewards Depart­ ment assigned for the exclusive service of the crew shall perform their regular duties between the hours of b;dO A.M. and 6:30 P.M. Section 4. Saloon Service and Bell Service, (a) The Master, Licensed Officers, Staff Officers, Cruise Direc­ tor, Chief Steward, Beauticians, and Musicians shall be served in the dining saloon. One messman shall be assigned to serve the officers' table when .in the dining saloon but shall not be required to serve passengers. (b) Bell service shall be rendered to the Master, Chief Engineer, Doctor, Purser, Cruise Director, Chief Steward, Second Steward, and Purser's office. (c) No member of the Stewards Department shall be required to serve meals to officers or crew lexcept those entitled to dining saloon service as provided in Section 4 Paragraph (a) J outside their respective messrooms, without the payment of overtime. This section shall not be construed to apply to passengers -or unlicensed personnel served during regular working hours on .ac­ count of illness. Section 5. Late Meals, (a) When members of the Stewards Department are required to serve late meals due to officers failure to cat within the prescribed time, the members of the Stewards Department actually re­ quired to stand by to prepare and serve the late meal shall be paid at the regular overtime rate. (b) The above shall not be construed to apply when meal hours are shifted in accordance with Section 37, Paragraph (c), Ai'ticle 2, of this agreement. Section 6. Extra Meals, (a) When meals are served to other than officers or crew in the messrooms, fifty cents ((50c) per meal shall be paid. This is to be di­ vided among the members of the Stewards Department actually engaged in preparing and serving the meals. No extra meals shall be served without the authority of the Master of the Chief Steward of the vessel. (b) In off-shore service, all meals served in vessel's dining saloon other than to passengers, vessel personnel listed in Section 4 (a), Company executives, or Gov­ ernment officials, shall be paid for at the rate of fifty cents (50c) per meal served, to be paid to the waiter actually serving the meals. However, guests may be served'during the regular eight (8) hours without extra compensation when the combined total of passengers on board and guests does not exceed 380 persons on the "YARMOUTH" and "EVANGELINE" type vessels. and waiters and bedroom stewards on day work when full passenger complement is not carried, shall be paid overtime when required to sougee; however, spotting up shall be performed within the regular 8 hours with­ out the payment of overtime. Section 11. Shifting Ship. When a ship is making a shift as prescribed in this agreement. Article 11, Sec­ tion 21, it shall be considered in port and overtime shall be paid to members of the Stewards Department on duty on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Section 12. Required Complement, (a) When mem­ bers of the Stewards Department are required to do extra work because a vessel sailed without the full complement required by this agreement or because of illness or injury, the wages of the missing or disabled men shall be divided among the men who do their work, but no overtime shall be included in such wages. This shall not apply when extra work is not necessary due to the fact that the number of passengers carried does not require the services of the full Stewards De­ partment complement. (b) In port, members of the Stewards Department shall be paid overtime for work in excess of eight hours caused by the shortage in the department, but there shall be no division of wages because of such shortage. Section 13. Galley Gear and Uniforms, (a) The Com­ pany shall furnish all tools for the galley including knives for the cook. White caps, aprons, and coats worn by the Stewards Department shall be furnished and laundered by the Company. (b) The uniforms worn by the Stewardesses shall be furnished and laundered by the Company. Section 14. Fireroom, etc. Members of the Stewards Department shall not be required to enter the Engine Room or Fiieroom for any purpose. Section 15. Minimum Complement, (a) No member of the Stewards Department shall be laid off Sundays or holidays while at sea. (b) On ships arriving or sailing on Saturdays, over­ time shall be paid to members of the Stewards Depart­ ment for hours actually worked in port. (c) When the ship is in port and no passengers are aboard but officers and crew are eating aboar-d, the minimum Stewards Department required aboard on Saturaays, Sundays, and holidays for the purpose of preparing and serving meals shall be one cook, one crew, cook, one galley utility, five messmen, and one dining room man. The above members of the Stew­ ards Department shall be required to do all cooking and serving the officers and crew in port. Other members of the Stewards Department whose service is not required by the Company shall not be turned to on Satur­ days, bundays or holidays in any continental U. S. port. Section 16. Cleaning Toilets. No member of the Stewards Department who is required to handle food fur the unlicensed personnel siiall be required to clean toilets or baths. Sectibn 17. Day Work, (a) When the full comple­ ment of the Stewards Department is carried and the passenger complement aboard ship does not requue full Stewards Department service, members of the Stew­ ards Department not required for the service of the passengers may be placed on day work and shall be subject to the following working rules: (b) When members of the Stewards Department ai'e on day work, they may be required to work in store­ rooms, linen lockers, toilets, passenger and officer quar­ ters, messrooms, galleys, bake shops, and butcher shops, steward department passageways, and do general clean­ ing, including sougeeing, within their regular hours without the payment of overtime. (c) When members of the Stewards Department are on day work their hours shall be from 8 A.M. to 12 Noon and from 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. Mondays through Fri­ days. (d) When members of the Stewards Department are on day woi'k they shall receive one full hour from 12 Noon to 1 P.M. for lunch. (e) When any members of the Stewards Department on day work are required to change their hours so as to serve visitors, parties other than passengers, in the dining saloon, they shall be knocked off their day work at least four hours prior to the time of beginning such service or shall be paid at the regular overtime rate for all work performed outside of their regular day work schedule. Section 18. Penally work. Any work performed by the Stewards Department that is not recognized as routine duties in this agreement shall be paid at the regular overtime rate. (c) When in overnight service dining room men shall serve a total of 12 extra meals to Company officials or employees, guests, or Government officials within their 8 hours without extra compensation. Meals in excess of 12 shall be compensated for to the man serving same by payment of fifty cents (50c) per "extra" meal served. Section 19. Authority of Chief Steward. Nothing in these working rules shall be deemed to detract from the authority of the Chief Steward who shall be final au­ thority aboard the vessel in all disputes in the Stewards Department, subject to the provisions of Article 11, Section 9 of this agreement. Section 7. Stores and Linen. Members of the Stew­ ards Department shall not be required to carry stores or linen to or from the dock, but when stores or linen are delivered aboard the ship, members of the Stew­ ards Department may place them in their respective store rooms within their regular prescribed eight hours without the payment of overtime. Section 20. The working rules for the Stewai-d De­ partment, as outlined herein, are applicable to Pas­ senger vessels of the SS YARMOUTH and EVANGE­ LINE type only. Section 8. Cleaning Chill Boxes. Members of the Stewards Department shall be assigned by the Steward to clean domestic refrigerated walk-in boxes and shall be paid at the regular overtime rate for the time that the work is perfoimcd. This shall not apply to re­ frigerators in pantries, messrooms, bake shops, etc. Section 9. Chipping and Painting. Members of the Stewards Department shall not be required to chip, scale, .or paint. Section 10. Sougeeing. At sea, members of the Stewards Department, other than Porters, Utility men. Page Nine Manning and Wage Scale Overnight Service Number 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rating Chief Steward Ass't Chief Steward Second Steward Third Steward Cashier Checker Monthly Wage Rate $325.00 225.00 220.00 185.00 175.00 170.00 3 22 Telephone Operators Linen Keeper Head Cafe Man Service Bar Man Cafe Waiter Chief Cook Second Cook Third. Cook Fourth Cook Assistant Cook Crev/ Cook : Galley Utilitymen Butcher Baker .-. Head Pantryman Second Pantryman Pantry Utilitymen Messmen Gloryhole Steward Porters Stewardess Deck Steward (when carried) Office Man Bath Steward Night Bellman Bellmen Head Waiter Captain's Waiter Dining Room men Waiters—Bedroom Stewards 150.00 165.00 182.50 172.50 150.00 260.00 220.00 195.00 180.00 175.00 205.00 150.00 222.75 250.00 195.00 180.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 152.50 175.00 155.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 205.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 Manning and Wage Scale Off-Sbore Service Number Rating Monthly Wage Rate j 1 Chief Steward $325.00 1 Ass't Chief Steward 225.00 1 Second Steward 220.00 1 Third Steward 185.00 1 Storekeeper 195.00 1 • "Printer-Porter 152.50 1 Deck Steward 155.00 1 Ass't Deck Steward (when carried) .... 150.00 2 Bath Stewards 150.00 1 Stewardess 175.00 1 A.ss't Stewardess 150.00 1 Gloryhole Steward 150.00 2 Officers' Bedroom Stewards 150.00 3 Porters (Two to work nights) 152.50 1 Linen Keeper 165.00 3 Telephone Operators 150.00 1 Night Bellman .' 150.00 3 Bellmen 150.00 1 Head Cafe Man 182.50 1 Service Bar Man 172.50 2 Cafe Waiters 150.00 1 Chief Cook 260.00 1 Second Cook 220.00 1 Third Cook 195.00 1 Fourth Cook 180.00 3 Ass't Cooks (one to work nights) 175.00 1 Chief Butcher 222.75 1 Second Butcher 190.00 1 Chief Baker 250.001 Second Baker 211.25 1 Crew Cook 205.00 4 Galley Utilities 150.00 5 Messmen 150.00 1 Chief Pantryman 195.00 1 Second Pantryman 180.00 1 Third Pantryman 170.00 6 Pantry Utilities 150.00 1 Head Waiter 205.00 1 Captain's Waiter 150.00 18 Dining Room Waiters 150.00 17 Bedroom Stewards 150.00 'This rating is only to be carried on the cruise run. The number of bedroom stewards in this Manning Scale is based on the occupancy of 170-186 bedrooms.] Wlien the number of rooms in use is less than 170, the number of bedroom stewards may be reduced by the ratio of one (1) bedroom steward for each ten (10) rooms. If the number of bedrooms exceeds 186. one (1) bedroom steward shall be added for each ten (10)| rooms or fractional part thereof. This manning scale is based on a maximum, of SBC passengers. When less than 300 passengers are carriedJ the number of waiters may be reduced by the ratio one (1) waiter for each twenty (20) passengers. This supplement agreement is being signed subject] to the ratification of the membership of the Unioi.i and in case no notice is given the Company withiiJ thirty (30) days from January 17, 1947, it shall bJ deemed ratified by the Union and binding on botl,| parties hereto. This supplement agreement shall automatically gc| into effect on January 17. 1947. Dated:—January 17. 1947 EASTERN STEAIMSHIP LINES. INC. Signed by: T. W. NORTON L. A. PARKS SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Signed by: JOHN HAWK J. P. SHULER ROBT. A MATTHEWS PAUL HALL �Page Ten • THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, Januivy 24; 1947 SBVS' MINUTES AND NEWS SIU Makes Short Shrift Of Chief Eng. A problem that might have proved a difficult affair aboard a non-Union ship was swept aside in clean SIU fashion by the En­ gine Delegate aboard the SS L. J. Duster. More accurately the problem was the Chief Engineer. The Delegate who set him straight was Seafarer Donald Short, Deck Engineer. The point at issue was overtime. Here's the story, as culled from a recent set of the ship's minutes: It sems the Chief had some pecular notion concerning over­ time. He made some shelves in the steering-engine room — did it all by himself, too. When the Wipers put in for overtime, the Chief, very firmly, said no. . The Wipers, who know the advantages of Union protection against such incursions, went to their department Delegate, Bro­ ther Short. The Black Gang Del­ egate, in turn, saw the Chief Engineer. A discussion followed. When it v/as over, the Chief understood that his tactic was ; wrong and didn't hold water. ) But the engineering officer wasn't one to give up after the first try. He next tried to get one of the Wipers, Brother King, to work on Saturday evening be­ cause he had missed three days work on account of a leg injury. Delegate Short set him straight on that one, too. The Union men held the line all along the way. Sounds like a good Short Story. Cooperation Sparks The Newhall Hills Photo at left shows crowd gathered at dock in Hamilton. Bermuda, awaiting debarka­ tion of the Alcoa vessel's pas­ sengers. At right is a view from the ship's bridge, as the vessel was tied up. Fort Townsend lies in the background. Due to continued heavy de­ mand for passenger accommo­ dations, Alcoa has extended the George Washington's weekly rim to Bermuda until April. The run, which began last July, was to have been suspended on Jan. I. Passenger capacity was reduced recently from 270 berths to provide more tworoom berths. The Washington leaves New York on Saturdays and returns on Thursdays. Posing on deck are three Seafarers: (lefl lo right) George Tazzini, Joe Hilton and Deck DelegaJe Stanley Brown. Cooperation is the keynote aboard' the Newhall Hills, Pa­ cific Tankers' according to the minutes submitted by Brother D. Burback, who recorded the pro­ ceedings at the shipboard meet­ ings. Brother Burback, in giving the dope as to what took place at two shipboard meetings, stressed the cooperation received from Captain Lenahan, who attended the Good and Welfare part of the meetings. At the meeting of Nov. 2, the crew invited the Master to sit • in on the last part of the session, at whioh time he agreed to the painting of the quarters as per Brother Brown models the latest in sea-going headgear. All photos were taken by Stanley Hunt. Four Seafarers Injured On Coastal Mariner Mississippi Four Seafarers were injured, three of them seriously, [in an accident aboard the MV Coastal Mariner, at sea, on Jan. 1. The three with serious injuries are in a Norfolk hospital, where they were rushed after being transferred £ from the Mariner to ^ Coast*' Guard cutter off the Virginia pital, and replacements for them taken on. 1 sbore. Meanwhile, the Mariner's Cap­ The accident occurred at night tain, radioed the Coast Guard to las the Deck Gang was stowing have a vessel ready in the stream [lines in the forward part of the to lend aid. I ship, according to R. L. McKenHeavy fog impeded the Mar­ [zie, a Coastal Mariner crewmem- iner's progress and she arrived fber. The •victims of the accident, [who were hospitalized, and the [injuries they sustained, are as 1follows: The violent storms that have FITTS, ROY, an AB of Tyn- plagued trans-Atlantic shipping jingville, Miss.; broken arm and for 10 days appeared to be sub­ [back injuries. BURGOS, JUAN, an OS, of siding last week end. Heavy fog iTajapo, P. R.; broken leg and that further hampered ship I back injuries. movements had lifted and opera­ McNEEI.Y, JAMES, Deck tions began to approach normal. )ept., address unavailable; both For the entire ten-day period, piegs broken. ships plying the North Atlantic Pedro Erazo, the Coastal Mar- lanes were buffeted about on the liner's Bosun, suffered minor in­ storm-swept seas. Crews of bat­ juries in the mishap but did not tered vessels arriving in East require hospitalization. coast ports from one to four days Irnmediately after the accident, late, reported that they encoun­ le vessel, which was on a south­ tered waves 50 to 60 feet high ern run, headed for Norfolk, the at the peak of the storm. Winds learest port, so that the injured of hurricane proportions added to en could be transferred to a hos- | the hazards. off Norfolk five hours late. The cutter likewise had difficulty making the rendezvous, due to the poor visibility, McKenzie re­ ports. The Mariner dropped an­ chor and waited for the cutter to arrive. Tv/o hours later, McKenzie said, the cutter came alongside the Mariner and removed the in­ jured Seafarers. She headed for port, while the Mariner resumed her course. Gets Subsidy For New Run The Mississippi Shipping Com­ pany has been granted a subsidy by the Maritime Commission for service between Gulf ports and ports on the West African coast from the southern border of French Morrocco to Cape Frio. Severe Storm Abates In North Atlantic In addition to the delays in ship arrivals, postponements in the sailing time of numerous ves­ sels were announced as a result of the heavy fog in New York harbor. TRAWLER MISSING Late reports said that the search continues for the Boston fishing trawler, Belle, unheard from since Jan. 9, when she radioed that her engines were disabled 100 rniles off Boston. Eight planes have joined the Coast Guard cutter combing the Cape Cod area for the missing ves­ sel, vyhich has a 17-man crew. Another storm, casualty, the [Hi British tanker Fousularca, has not been heard from since her report on Jan. 15 that she was un­ able to steer because of rudder damage. The Empire McCallUm, a British freighter, was believed to be in somewhere near the stricken tanker, approximately 300 miles east of St. John's, Nfld. A Canadian freighter, original­ ly reported to be breaking up in a storm off Argentia, Nfld., is now heading south for Bermuda. Aided by following seas, the freighter was proceeding at seven knots. Veterans of North Atlantic crossings said that the storm was the worst within memory. crew vote. For his cooperation the crew gave him a vote of thanks. At the next meeting, held Dec. 8, the Captain was again invited, and gave his okay to have a washing machine installed in the gun crew quarters head. This time it was the Captain who did the praising. He rose and gave the crew a vote of thanks for their cooperation. The amiable relations between Captain Lenahan and the SIU crew aboard has its assets for the ship's delegates at both meetings reported no beefs in their respec­ tive departments. The meetings were chaired by Brother Shea. According to the terms of the subsidy, a minimum of 12 sail­ ings a year must be made to the ports specified. The commission's approval of the Mississippi outfit's request for an operating differential sub­ sidy was granted under the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1936. The Government financial aid is given to enable American ship­ ping companies to meet lower-' cost foreign competition. A subsidy was granted also to the American South African Line for a service out of Atlantic ports to the West Coast of Africa. An application from Seas Shipping, Inc. for a subsidy to operate over the same route was denied. The commission, in explaining the rejection of the Seas Ship­ ping application, said a survey of traffic potentialities indicated that movements from Atlantic ports are not yet in sufficient volume to warrant subsidies to two operators. �Friday, January 24, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings X' »rl ARGONAUT, Dec. 8—Chair­ man L. Mesuiey; Secretary J. Evga. Motion carried to dele­ gate one man to secure new books for library. Motion car­ ried to fine anyone abusing pantry toaster. Motion carried to fine anyone leaving dirty cups on messhall tables; wear­ ing dirty clothes into messhall; defacing messroom in any way. Fine agreed upon to be 50c min­ imum, with money to go to the hospital fund. Good and Wel­ fare: There was a question on the floor as to whether there is adequate linen aboard. Stew­ ard said there is enough linen and soap. » » » Morsels Make Meeting Mellow —'ir'i- A proposal made at the Jan. 8 shipboard meeting of the Cape Hatteras had the men on the night watch patting their stom­ achs and nodding their heads af­ firmatively. Brothcfr Rodriguez suggested that the meats and other choice morsels left over from day meals be added to the night lunches. All hands and all stomachs in­ dicated that Rodriguez' sugges­ tion was well put. Several other proposals were introduced to improve conditions on the Hatteras were made at the meeting. Among these were; That no one help themself to food as there is a Pantryman for that purpose. That cups be put in the sink after use. Brother Santiago was chair­ man of the meeting, and Obbregt served as Secretary. X. X i. NEWHALL HILLS, Nov. 2 —Chairman Burbach; Chair­ man Young. Delegates reported everything running smoothly. New Business: Captain's orders read regarding linen, cleanliness of heads and occupedion of pro­ per quarters. Motion carried that messhall decks be swabbed and cleaned daily. Agreed that Steward Department keep clean) passageway from Messmen's foc'sle to wipers* foc'sle. Good and Welfare: Captain invited to remainder of meeting. Hd agreed to paint rooms as per crew vote. Captain given vote of thanks. Saec i X X MALDAN VICTORY, Dec. 29 •—Chair. R. L. Arnall; Secre­ tary L. B. Clyde. New Business: to have port officials investi­ gate through company why seamen can't get U. S. money in foreign ports of call; to in­ vestigate slop chest on insuf~ ficient clothing for cold weather and items required by Federal law; all crew members and pro-book members be obligated at earliest convenient meet­ ing; that all crew members stay in contact with Union Hall un­ til all disputed overtime is set­ tled; that any crewmember be­ ing disorderly or drunk at pay­ off will be fined $5, money go­ ing to Seafarers Log; that all crewmembers turn in all dirty linen to Steward and leave quarters clean for new crew. Good and Welfare: to have all radiators repaired or replaced; repair locks on all doors that require such work; run steam line into crew's laundry; re­ pair all porthole gaskets that require such work; check and repair all toilet bowls; repair all bed springs; repair or renew all lockers in crew quarters; have ship fumigated. it WILLIAM H. CLAGETT, June 13—Chairman J. Flanigan; Secretary R. Littleton. Delegates reported everything okay. Motions carried: to draw up a list of fines owing to the condition of toilets, messroom and passageways; that money collected be donated to hos­ pital fund; that the ship's dele­ gate present the Captain with a copy of the rules pertaining to keeping the messroom in good condition. Good and Welfare: Brother Flanagan read a letter which he wrote to Brother Rentz, Baltimore Agent, in re­ gards to the Coast Cuard's at­ titude toward a sick man on this vessel. A suggestion was made for the men to give the names and addresses of some good gin mills down South America way to be sent to the Log. One minute of silence for departed brothers. XXX LEBORE, Dec. 22—Chairman (not given); Secretary John E. Harris. Due to having so many non-union men aboard, all books, strike clearance and dues were checked before meeting) was called to order. 18 mem­ bers were present which com­ prised the union crew on board the ship. We are hoping the next trip will have a 100 per cent union crew. Steward De­ partment delgate reported Bed­ room Steward to see Patrol­ man about Steward counting) dirty linen. Cooks to see Pa­ trolman about the cleaning of iceboxes if the three weekly hours for cleaning applies to this company. Good and Wel­ fare: Recommended that one non-union wiper, who ctdls himself "Chief Wiper" be removed from P. O. mess. Keep It Clean! It is the proud boast of the Seafarers International Un­ ion that an SIU ship Is a clean ship Let's keep it that way. Although most of the crews leave a ship in excellent con­ dition, it has come to the at­ tention of the membership that a few crews have vio­ lated this* rule. So they have gone on record to have all quarters inspected by the Patrolman before the payoff, and if the conditions are un­ satisfactory, he has the right to hold up the payoff until everything is spic and span. Remember that the Patrol­ man can only have repairs made if he knows what has to be done. Cooperate by making up a repair list be­ fore the ship docks. Give ohe copy to the Skipper, and one to the Patrolman. Then you'll see some action. EVELYN, Dec. 22—Chairman Matthew Brune; Secretary Everett W. Swanson. Motions carried: to serve Christmas dinner on Tuesday; to place perculators in officers lounge, crew's mess, and engine room accepted; that request be made to Captain that crew be paid off in full on December 31, and articles be broken so the crew's income tax would not be fouled up. Also that some sort of re­ ceipt be made out with a total of overtime due when a draw is made within the six month's articles. Good and Welfare: plea made by Tilley thai all ex­ cess linen be brought back to the Steward. This was mainly for face towels, due to the short­ age. Request to have First En­ gineer remove or fix plug in laundry room for the use of iron. Request to put braces) around the crew's mess hot plate. Request to install writing desks in all crew's foc'sles. Re­ quest to install sufficient lock­ er space in order to hang dress clothes. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. i 4. S. Wanna Electrocute A Cheese-Burger, Bud? Grillrd rheese sandwiches are to be grilled—not toasted. But some guys aboard the SS Wild Ranger have a theory that it works the other way around, according to a recent set of the ship's minutes. These cheesy experimenters have been bucking the elements by placing the cheese in the bread toasters, and the elements are beginning to show the ef­ fects. -Consequently, the toasters are breaking down. The perpetrators have been ad­ vised to lay off, the minutes say. For their own good, too. If they fail to heed this sound, earthy advice, they may find themselves eating their grilled cheese snacks riding skyward on an overdose of current. The toasters, it was brought out at the meeting, are of high voltage. That should be enough to make anyone think twice. XXX NEWHALL HILLS, Dec. 8— Chairman W. Shea; Secxelary Burbach. Departmental delegales reported everything okay. New Business: Motion carried to have committee elected to approach Captain regarding the use of the gun crew quarters head as a laundry. Good and Welfare: Suggested Chief Steward try to procure equip­ ment such as toasters, elec­ tric perculators, and juice squeezers. It was decided that each foc'sle for repairs such as locks, lockers, screens, fans, bunk lights, etc., and to turn list into the Ship's Delegate. Also decided to have slopchest checked by patrolman before ship sails regarding cigarettes, etc. Raingear for fellows work­ ing in tanks should be furnish­ ed by company and should be purchased before next trip. Cap­ tain called to meeting and gave his thanks to crew for their spirit of cooperation and gave his okay to install a washing machine in the gun crew quar­ ters head. Said he had already taken steps to have glass ports installed. Crew gave Captain vote of thanks. WRITING fOR INFORMATION ON WAGES, MONEY PUE, LUGGAGE, E"TC., PLBASe lAJCLUDg NAMS SHIP, COMPANY, DAT^S AND FIACES OF SIGN-ONI AND PAYO?=F. •• CUT and RUN By HANK Shipping sure picked up. January-registered cards are going out fast because the wet ships are finally coming in, wagging their fan-tails and shaking off that recent big Atlantic storm . . . Well, since his shipping mate, "Lil Abner" Barthes, the newly-welded electrician, shipped out—Brother J. Schupstik, nicknamed "Chop­ sticks," is anchoring down this town by himself, after his other shipmate, Deck Engineer Guy White-hurst, also shipped . . . Bruther "Red" Summers, who's waiting for an Oiler's job, smilingly said that he was accidentally involved with a South Street NMU stiff and a copy of the Pilot . . . Steward Joe Ryan is still aboard the tug, Pigeon Point, probably waiting for the company to give him a va­ cation or a pension. Little Joe really dishes out with real tasty humor, indeed . . . Fireman-Watertender W. W. "Boaty" Boatwright just grabbed a scow this week, we've noticed . . . Last week. Bosun "Lucky Lee" Luciano and his wife, celebrated the happy birth of his third mate's ticket. Congratulations, good luck and mucho clear sailing when you get your first ship, Lee. Brother John W. Prescotl, Electrician was in town about two weeks ago . . . Henry Robinson just blew in after an Isthmian trip . . . Oldlimer Steward Frank Inman is still in, town. Frank, we had no special Steward in mind when we recently wrote that cirticle about belly-robbers . . . We wonder if Bosun Robert Hillman and Sam Lutrell are sharpening their winter tools and mothballing their horse sense for some ship soon . . . Even oldtimer Isaac Miller is waiting for a ship—any ship going anywhere . . . Before Leslie Leslie Brilhart sailed, he celebrated Christmas by telling us of his son, Robert John, who was four and a half months at Christmastime. Sorry, Leslie, but your photo of your son was not printed since it was too small and faded. X X X X Relaxing from repairing electric bulbs and winding up those electric winches, Electrician Frank Bose sends us this short-circuited letter: "I see by the papers (Log) that you are getting to be quite an editoricil writer. Can't see how you analyze the Steward situation the way you do. Now take me (if you have a strong stomach), I figure it this way. When I go aboard a scow, I look up the Steward. If he's of the big fat type, a la Collins or Seeburger, then I figure he likes to eat well and so I take a chance and sign on. If he's the tall skinny type a la J. P., I decide to stay ashore a little longer. The big, rolly-poly type feed much better. Of course, this is only one man's opinion. Mine. Hope this don't start a controversy abou.-) Stewards, but I just thought I'd let you know how I pick them. I'm taking a short vacation and won't be ready to ship until some tim© in March. Just sitting around, spending all that retroactive and blood money I earned last trip. Good luck and I'll be seeing you.'" . . . Well, Frank, your shipmate of an electrician, Charlie Scofield, says that when you were with him on a ship you never did eat any­ thing, anyway. Just gin and Virginia Dare! X ^X X X Here's a list of oldtime Brothers in two departments, who either shipped, or are still in town: Stewards Dept.—M. Gordils: V. Bonet, F. Guinjaya, J. McGrath, H. Martin, C. Choice, G. Mirabueno. J. Hernandez, A. Gurskie, M. Serrano, A. Frizarry. A. Vance, P. O'Connor, E. Seeley, Colon Juan, R. Martinez, V, Silva, A. Morales, A. Sanchez, A. J. Lomas, V. Hammarcrea . • Deck Dept.—L. Figueroa, R. Garrett, P. Soto, A. Garofalo, J. Corsa, J J. Livingston, C. De French. S. Lesley, J. Landron, F. Fromm, E. Larson, N. Lundquist, F. Martens. J. Norgaard, P. Barbosa, L. Zwerling, W. Morse, M. Murphy. A. Gonzalez and J. Rockhill. �Pas* Twelve THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday# January 24. 1947r THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Labor Must Gird For Fight To Preserve Hard-Won Gains Dear Editor: The excellent editorial in this week's Log (Jan. 10) gives a true picture of hnw Congress operates as one of the arms of Big Busi­ ness. It ends up sa.ying that the only way that labor can lick this monster is to organize against this mis-representation of the American working people. Okay, Brothers, that's the straight goods. But what kind of organization is it that labor needs in order to beat these Wash­ ington servants of the monopo­ lists at their own game? If eco­ nomic organization alone could do the trick we would have had them on the run a long time ago. The 15 million members of Amer­ ican trade unions are not only the strongest labor movement in American history, but also the strongest labor movement the world has ever seen. And yet the Washington bureaucrats are able to threaten us with vicious anti-labor legislation which will deprive us of all we've earned, the hard way, over the years. MINER'S STRIKE Let's look at it this way. Re­ cently, our brother union, the United Mine Workers, were Ait-J'T f ROfA COAL X)OST,ICA^ TELLYO'JI I forced to hit the bricks for higher wages and better conditions. Economically their strike was a great success. It could hardly have been more successful. You could take all the scab coal that was mined and pile it into a fly's eye and it wouldn't make him blink. And the miners received support from all sections of the labor movement, our own Union included. Nevertheless they had to go back to work without their con­ tract. Why? Were they beaten economically? No! They were beaten by the political combina­ tion of the courts of Big Busi­ ness and its ally, the corpora­ tion-dominated Congress. POLITICAL SET-UP Well, Brothers, it looks like this; Economic action, by itself, is just not enough to bring home the pork chops nowadays. Whatever we wring out of the shipowners and industrialists by our hard fought strikes they steal from us by their control of the political EOt-up of this country. And the only way for us to beat their poli­ tics is for us to organize our­ selves politically. Only by an in­ dependent organization of all la­ bor can we put an end to the switch game that the two corpo­ ration-dominated parties have been running in the Capitol for years. It will only be when we have our own union representatives in the houses of Congress and we back them up all up and down the economic front that we will be able to call the shots on whether or not this country is to be run for the shipowners and their allies, or for the seamen and our allies. Joseph Dames Log -A' Rhythms Tale Of A Trip By Derniis Saunders She's a Laker, a Bull Line ship. And she sailed out on a soulhern trip. She had dead heads and gas-' hounds in her crew. And some who didn't lush, but? they were few. All full book men. says the information accompanying this pictur* of the SS John P. Mitchell. It adds that Jack Zievies is Bosun aboard the Robin line vessel. The Threat Of Idleness Sharpens Need For The Four-Watch System Dear Editor: privation of its recurrent wars and depressions. LABOR'S CHILD The general- strike is the child of the labor movement. It is La­ bor's natural reaction to a system of society based up on the pri­ vate ownership of the machinery of production. It is Labor's ulti­ mate attitude in the class strugfle. It is Labor's answer to the problem of economic disorgani­ zation. Logically enough, the general strike has become the rallyingcry of millions of persons the world over who favor it simply because they do not wish to see the highly industrialized modern world sink into chaos, and hu­ man society sink to the level of Today, and every day, we read of workers crying out in pro­ test against increased prices and idleness being forced upon the wage slave by his masters of the capitalist system. To meet such a problem, we as workers, es­ pecially in the Marine Industry, must advocate the four-watch system to stem the tide of un­ employment that will eventually roll upon us, as it has done after all of these so-called reconver­ sion war periods. There is something structur­ ally wrong, and vitally wrong, in any human society wherein men are held inferior to ma­ chines and money. The earliest, and the simplest^ of instruments are the plow and the ax. The primitive man who used them was also the owner of them. He was their master; they were his tools. j There came a time when the user of the tools found that some­ Dear Editor: body else owned them, and that Having heard so much about the person v/ho owned the tooLs the lovely conditions enjoyed by -a person whom he may have Standard Oil seamen and as how never seen—could deprive him of there was no sentiment for or­ their use, and expel him from the ganization I decided to make a land and send him into outer trip on one of thir scows. darkness without means to sup­ I signed on in Houston, Texas, port himself. as AB aboard the SS bound for New York and during my PATTERN DEVELOPS savage survival. The idea of the general strike is here to stay. It same into be­ ing with the perfection of the machine process and the centrali­ zation of control which made it possible. And it will remain as a constant challenge to capitalism as long as the machinery of pro­ duction is operated for profit in­ stead of for use. "The working class and the employing class have nothing, in common. There can be no peace so long as hunger and want are found among millions of the working people, and the few, who make up the employing class, have aU the good things in life." Joseph Buckley Baltimore, Md. Seafarer Sails On Standard Tanker, Finds Union Needed From this beginning the pat­ i.oov<SLi<eAeAS6 tern of capitalist society develop­ OPA^JEMIA...oe NlOW MiMBCRSHlP ed. But it became so thoroughly OR SOW6TMIK/:. entrenched in the course of cen­ turies that the social order itself degenerated into a function of capitalism. We have seen the spectacle of millions of people out of work and living on public charity, while in the silent mills and ships' graveyards, machinery stood in shining insolence, care­ fully housed and protected. Thousands of thoughtful and class-conscious workers in years trip up the East Coast I learned past have looked to the general a lot about open shop conditions. strike for deliverance from wage On my watch below I used slavery. Today their hopes are to listen to my watch partner, stronger than ever. Their num­ who was an old time S. O. tankber has been increased with ad­ erman, relate how the company ditional thousands who are confi­ used discrimination against old dent that the general strike, and timers who refused to honey the general strike alone, can save around the officers and not carry humanity from the torture and tales against their shipmates, by degradation of the continuation pulling them off the ships and of capitalism and the misery and i assigning them to shore relief jobs where S. O. could keep an eye on them. Also if the com­ pany suspected that they had union ideas, the S. O. would have their company, doctors disqualify them physically and on many other pretenses to get rid of them. SIU FRATERNITY On this ship a seaman who has been used to union conditions and enjoyed the fraternal commadeship that exists among SIU members could see that these un­ organized yokels had no use for one another and were afraid and suspicious of each other's inten­ tions. They seemed to always be looking for a chance to get something on each other so they could run to the Mate and snitch on one another. Regardless of the big money that S. O. pays their seamen, the desire to organize and enjoy un­ ion hiring and conditions is strong among the better element of old time tankermen working for S. O. and they will eventually organ­ ize in the SIU to achieve these conditions. My impression is that the bonafide Standard Oil seaman resent the compauy-miion plan of and it is only the ranting kind of "Johnnie-come-lately" that sticks up for it. Ropeyarn Characters from all parts of the U. S. A. Were on the Jean when she went out the bay. From Baltimore to Santos all went welL But in Santos they let out like wild men in hell. The Chief Cook stayed drunk for two weeks straight And cursed everyone from messboy to Mate, The old man-spent his time pay-ing bail For fun-loving characters who had got in jail. The purser was a phony, the Third Mate was too. Such were the men who comt prised the Jean's crew: Chips was a bull-thrower, and to him Thowing the bull was a natural whim. Frank, the messboy, was a ladies' man. Until, one night, he was lodged in the can: Sporty (chief character) was a natural viper. But the Worst Assistant-changed him to wiper. There was Red, with the great big feet^ Who never seemed to get enough to eat. Then Teddy, who stayed true to a loved one at home. And swore that nevermore would he roam. And don't forget Rispoldi, the Brooklyn Blimp, Who fell for Celia until he was a simp. Also C - - - from Virginia Hills, Who always boarded but never paid bills. And every day on a drinking bend Stayed Jimm B - - - on a Lost 'Weekend, So did Jimmy the Bosun, a Simon Legree, Who drank all he could when it was free. {Continued on Page 13) �Friday, January 24, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Thirteen Seamen's War Record Earned Maine Seafarer Proposes Them A Rill Of Rights*—Bause Branch For Portland Port Dear Editor: If you will permit me, I would like to reply to the unnamed SUP Brother regarding my "exagger­ ated statement" on food and con­ ditions in this institution. I would like to assure the Brother that as far as food in con­ cerned, it has improved consid­ erably since a year ago today. A year ago the food was not only insufficient, but also was served cold and of poor quality. There is still much room for improve­ ment. I merely took advantage of my rights as an American citizen, at the time, to criticize a deplorable situation. I saw no reason not to sign my name. I have enough confidence in the truth of my statement or I would not send them to be published. AGREES ON LAXITY Your statement that attention is lax has its point. Let me call Log - A - Rhythms {Continued From Page 12) Diego, Tony. Carlos and Cinlron were San Juan men Who swore never to sail deep sea again. Three dogs were also in the crew. Along with a cat and a monkey too. your attention to a few facts that you may not know. I am in Ward B-5, so we shall take it as an example. This ward is designed to house 14 beds. It has, today, 28 beds, including the solarium. Reason I mention this is that it may ex­ plain why you cannot get the nurse or orderly when you need them. I am reasonably sure that, while the patients have almost doubled, the staff has not been increased accordingly. I don't know where the pres­ sure should be put to remedy those conditions, but Washing­ ton, D. C. is a good place to start. I regret. Brother SUP, that you criticized my statement rather than state your own complaint, for if you stated where the wrongs exist, something could be done about it. I repeat, food and conditions have improved since I entered the hospital^ and I am just as quick to show my appreciation as I was to criticize. That fact that this institution is overcrowded shows that hardships must be worked on the patients. As a Union man I am aware that the condition also works hardship on those that take care of us. I have seen the same doc­ tor coming in here at 7 a. m., leaving between 6-7 p. m. (Uncle Sam does not pay overtime here. Although this place is known as a Marine Hospital, it is not for seamen only. Seamen are in the minority, in fact. I honestly believe that in the 12 months I have been here I have received the same attention the other pa­ tients. Facilities of all marine hospitals are overworked. The answer lies in more hospitals. in order that the Ameriican seamen can get adequate care. Even though the Ameri­ can merchant marine has ex­ panded to top position in world shipping, the government still works with the same facilities as when we were near the bottom of the list. I would like to call to the at­ tention of all Seafarers the fact that an effort is being made in Washington by Representative Fred Bradley of Michigan, the new chaii-man of the House Mer­ chant Marine Committee, to- pass a seamen's "Bill of Rights." This would give all seamen with war­ time service, similar rights as contained in the GI bill, such as hospitalization, education, etc. This bill was approved by the committee in the last session of Congress but was not acted upon in either House. This matter is of extreme importance and should be discussed at every meeting aboard ship and in the Union Halls. Send your sentiments to Rep. Fred Bradley, Chairman, House Merchant Marine Commit­ tee, Washington, D. C. Do it now! More than 6^000 seamen gave their lives during the war, thous­ ands more were disabled for the rest of their lives. Let's see to it this bill is not pigeon-holed. It may not seem so now, but it is a life-line that all of us will need sometime. All wartime seamen have earn­ ed the right to these benefits, as contained in the bill. We should not, and must not, be deprived of it. It is our right and we will win it. Let's go! William Bause Marine Hospital Slalen Island, N. Y. I am a Portland, Maine, man and I believe I have a beef that I would like to bring to the at­ tention of the membership. Boston handles the shipping for the Port of Portland, although part of the time Portland has MAINE TRAVELERS more shipping than Boston. But the Brother members who Everyday a tanker or two comes live in Maine and have 200 miles in here. We're trying to organize ' or more to travel are not ex­ tankers—right? Well, we have cused. Why? plenty of both Union and non­ A few days ago the steamship union tankers coming in; also a considerable number of freight­ agents told me they were going ers. This is also a port for Isth­ to call Boston for ABs the next mian intercoastals, and I believe, day. I called Boston and asked therefore, we should have a hall them to throw In my shipping card by telephone because I was here. broke and didn't have the money SHUTTLE RUN to go to Boston and then back to When a ship signs on or pays Portland again to catch the ship. off here, we have a Boston Pa­ After that I raised enough money trolman who has to make a shut- to go to the meeting and out of curiosity asked the dates of the RoorA men that got the jobs. One man SERVICE,, had registered two days before. PLEASE/ I therefore lost a job. If headquarters can do any­ thing to remedy this situation, the Maine brothers will be very much obliged. Bob Bums CHOW SETUP POOR AT NEPONSIT, The distance is SAYS PATIENT tie run up here. 103 miles each way. In the last month I have been on that shuttle run. I can't af­ ford to live in Boston. (It's too cold to live in Boston Commons even if the cops would let me). I have attended the last two meetings in Boston which I have to do in order to keep my ship- SEAFARER LIKES THINGS 'DEEP IN THE HEART OF' Dear Editor: Then there was Hugh who slept on the floor In his condition he couldn't get out the door. L - - - spent his first night ashore In company of a lady whcr proved an awful bore. Goldie, Jerry and Callis wouldn't drink But they were right guys, so I think. Lame-brain Sammy stayed off I have sailed as a member of the SIU. but since have found the beam^ myself in army uniform. Therefore, I have a question to which He once tried to catch a bucket I would appreciate an answer from you. of steam. My papers were stolen from me while I was in basic training, and I would like to know what procedure I can follow in order to Saiitos and Rio were two ports have them duplicated. they made, I was a tripcard man before I came into the army. I had enough B. A. and Rosario were the long­ time to get my probationary book, but I put it off until the next est we stayed. Montevideo for fuel and some let­ trip, as my payoff was very small. Before I could make another trip I was in the army. ters mailed. Is there any way I could continue sailing after I am discharged And on to the Canary Islands without continuing as a tripcard man? In short, could I possibly they sailed. get my probationary book while I'm in the army? If not, is there In the twenty days they spent anyway I can be sure of getting my tripcard back when I get out? at sea. Pvt. Billy E. Clantz Every one was as sober as could APO 547. c/o PM be. San Francisco, Calif. But ashore in Las Palmas they ANSWER:—Insofar as your papers are concerned, it is ad­ ran into some visable that you communicate with the U. S. Shipping CommisBrandy, wine. Cognac and rum. r'-iner now in the port where you originally got your papers. However, you can procure duplicates from a shipping commis­ At present the Jean is bound for sioner anywhere, we have been told. Sweden shore. As for your status in the Union, the procedure is for Sea­ Where the characters hope to in­ farers now in the armed forces to forward their cards or books dulge in more to headquarters, where they are inserted in a file, pending dis­ Of anything that contains a bit charge from the service. Dues must be pcud up to the time of of alcohol. entry in the forces. Upon release from service, you can re­ As long as it's not hair tonic or ceive your card or book by coming to Union headquarters with petrol. your discharge papers. So, the Chief Bellyrobber, your In your case, however, we were unable to find any records, usual scribe. so we have turned the matter over to the bookkeeping depart­ Bids you goodbye, from this ment. They will check back and wil communicate with you character tribe. directly. GISEAFARER WANTS INFO ' ON STATUS AFTER RELEASE ping card. At the meeting, 15 or 20 men get excused even though they live in Boston. Some are legitimate excuses, but most are probably not. I beefed against this but was over-ruled by the members, which is their right. Dear Editor: Dear Editor: Sometime ago tliere was an ar­ ticle in the Log stating that there has been a new $100,000 unit for cooking installed here and that we would get better meals. Well, all I can say is that some­ one gave out the wrong dope be­ cause things have not changed. In fact, they are worse. The ar­ ticles also said that we woxild get more hot rolls and biscuits. To tell you the truth I don't think they have anyone here that knows how to make them for we never see any. According to all medical books and doctors, TB patients are sup­ posed to have good, wholesome and nutritious food four, five and even six times a day. Well, the setup here is breakfast at 7:30 a. m., dinner at 11:30 a. m. and supper at 4:30 p. m. From 4:30 p. m. until 7:30 a. m. the next morning they give you a glass of milk at about 7 p. m. That is sup­ posed to do you until the next morning. Just to break the monotony of post-voyage articles in the paper, I'm writing a little pre-voyage note. This should be a good Voyage No. 1 aboard the good ship SS Charles Goodyear, of the Waterman company. This is one of several ships that Waterman has pulled out of the Mobile river in the last cou­ ple of weeks. Shipping was the btfst I have ever seen two weeks ago in New Orleans and Mobile. This is especially true now when it is considered that Night Cook and Baker's jobs wil be scarce HAVE GOOD APPETITES as hell. There were several avail­ Most of the patients here have able down there in the Gulf. good appetites and they are up YOUNG CREW and around. It is not enough As far as the crew goes aboard even for the sick bed patients. this ship, most of the men are in What I want to get at is why their early twenties, except for the Steward, Chief Cook and a they can't make two shifts in the kitchen, say from four to twelve couple of engineers. and from twelve to eight. Then We've been here in Galveston for 11 days now, and today is the someone would always be in the_| first warm, sunny day we've ex­ kitchen and we could have a de­ perienced. Texans really got a cent breakfast and a night Ixmch. nice 25 degree touch of our yanAs things are the kitchen is kee weather. Oh yes, we've had not open before 6 a. m. and you quite a little "California dew," know you can't prepare a good too. meal in one and a half hours for All in all, Texas is really a 300 patients and about 100 em­ friendly and carefree place to be.' ployees. If you can, you're noi These Texas gals are really nice a cook—you're a magician. to dance with. They don't think James S. Campbell evil like one is accustomed to find in most East coast ports. Here's wishing all the Broth­ ers well. I hope you've all re­ cuperated from New Year's Eve. As for myself, I sailed out of Mobile at 10:30 that glorious night. Robert A. Lowry Houston, Texas �Page Fourteen SlU Pledges Full Support To CIO Shipmen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, January 24, 1947 Isthmian Men Even More Pro-Sill Than Bargaining Election Showed Charles H. Cummings, who Isthmicui Fisherman sails Deck Engineer, has made a couple of trips on the Isthmian well-qualified to give out with (Continued from Page 1) scow, Monroe Victory, and is Board, last September. Brother little Isthmian chatter. It's Char­ Hall also explained that this same lie's studied opinion that Isth­ union had gone down the line By JOE VOLPIAN mian is practically all SIU today with the SIU on several other Accidents aboard ships caused during rough weather. When with very few NMUers left in beefs, and that they were entitled by heavy seas are frequent, and seamen are ordered out to per­ the fleet. to the full support and backing of pose many interesting 'questions form work on deck during in­ the Seafarers. This is not only due to the fact which the Courts are called upon clement weather, the Master of that Isthmian men voted SIU PASS RESOLUTIONS to decide. Invariably, the de­ the vessel should cause the ves­ and that the NMU is delaying an Following the discussion, sev­ fense set up by the shipowners sel to be heaved to in order to SIU contract, but also because of eral Seafarers hit the deck and is that the heavy swell which afford the men some shelter from the many advantages which Isth­ all agreed that SIU support for swept over the deck was an "Act the seas. mian seamen can see in Seafarers the Shipbuilding Workers should, of God" for which they are not lie should also reduce the speed membership, according to Cum­ and would, be forthcoming. In responsible, and which they could of the vessel. Failure of the mings. line with this, a resolution was not foi-esee and therefore could Master to take these precautions On the Monroe Victory, only a introduced to the meeting and not provide against. This de­ may determine the liability for couple of NMUers are left, and fense rarely holds water. was passed unanimously. any injuries or loss to the sea­ this includes their ships organiz­ The first point to be consider­ men. The resolution pledged all-out er in the Stewards Department. support from the SIU for the ed from the injured seamen's Still another point to be con­ Brother Cummings declared, t Isthmian volunteer organizer lUMSWA strikers, with the fur­ angle is: Why was he sent out sidered is: What precautions were "A number of Isthmian men who on open deck or other unpro­ ther stipulataion that all ship­ taken by the officers to prevent were cariying NMU books have Charles H. Cummings claims to tected place to perform work owners who had contracts with| the men from being washed over­ become disgusted with the in­ be the only Seafarer who ever the Seafarers would be notified which could have been done in board or injured? caught an AB with his fishing ternal dissension going on in that ability. that SIU crews would not handle calm weather or in a safe port? For example, were life lines outfit. In addition, the statements Many cases arise where a ship ships going into the struck ship­ provided on which the men could of Curran and others, which re­ his ship was moving slowly at sails from port after being load­ yard. hold to prevent being washed veal the commie control of the around ten knots. He was using ed with cargo, but before the Further, the resolution promis­ overboard? Could the storm have NMU, have made these men real­ gum wrappers (cellophane) for ed any necp.ssavy support to the crew has had a chance to com­ pletely batten down hatches, or been anticipated in advance by ize that they want no part of bait and had already caught two strikers. This will not probably king mackerel. radio communication, weather such a set-up. take the line of financial support, to properly secure cargo, or to reports and ordinary sea exper­ secure gear, etc; the Master of "Isthmian seamen today real­ .Suddenly, there was a terrific inasmuch as the Shipbuilding ience? ize," went on Cummings, "that pull on his hook; Charlie thought Workers had asserted that they the vessel, it is found, is trying to save the payment of overtime If the storm could have been only by joining the SIU can they it must be at least a young shark. needed no financial assistance. to the crew, or perhaps he is in anticipated, then the Master secure real, honest-to-goodness So, he pulled, and pulled. Finally This action on the part of the a hurry to set a speed record, and union representation. They also when he had reeled his line in, Seafarers carried through on the so he sets sail thinking of having should have seen to it that all are aware of the fact that the an arm with an attached body necessary deck work was taken SIU policy of cooperating with the crew do this work while on .Seafarers is the only maritime broke the water's surface. Yes, care of before the full fury of and supporting any legitimate the high seas. union which is not only demo­ sirree! He had hooked a man! the storm struck. If necessary, I strikes, whether the striking union On the high seas, rough weath­ he should alter his course to es­ cratically run by the members, Seems as though one of the be an AFL affiliate or a CIO er is encountered and all hands but is also completely free of any cape the brunt of the elements. AB's had been draining out one union. phony political entanglements are ordered out on deck to do The loss of life and serious in­ of the lifeboats, when the boat Certainly, a union like the the work which could have been jury suffered by the seamen is with the commies and their broke loose and carried him Shipyard Workers, which has done, and should have been done, deplorable enough, but when the stooge outfit, the CMU." overboard. The boat turned over fully cooperated with the SIU in a safe port. REAL FISHERMAN claim agents employed by the on the helpless seaman, and he on several occasions, deserves, Men are ordered out on deck shipowners then try to induce Among his many other accom­ was partially stunned. and will get all-out support from to do dangerous work under ex­ the victims or their next-of-kin plishments, Charlie claims to be Chances are that, if Charlie the Seafarers. tremely hazardous conditions un­ to accept small amounts in set­ the only SIU fisherman in exist­ hadn't accidentally hooked the der the guise of "safety of the tlement of their claims, because, ence who ever caught an AB on lucky AB, that he would have ship" for which they may not as they assert, there is no liability his hook. It happened in this been carried away by the ship's make claim for overtime. for an "Act of God" — that is manner: Charlie was trolling for wake and drowned. However, he whatever he could catch while downright dishonesty. STORMY WEATHER was lucky and only sustained a Send in the minutes of The merchant seaman is not so badly torn arm where the fish­ your ship's meeting to the much concerned with the paltry hook ripped into the flesh. New York Hall. Only in that overtime which he loses by this way can the membership act ISTHMIAN STATUS trick, but what he so rightly de­ on your recommendations, cries is the fact that it is he who Incidentally, while on the .sub­ and then the minutes can be has to go out on the open deck in ject of Isthmian, hei-e's the latest printed in the LOG for the a raging storm, with heavy seas on the status of that company. - benefit of all other SIU i (This article is not an inter­ means of protecting the health smashing , across the slippery Nothing new has developed since crews. decks, to do something which pretation of the agreement as of all hands. the Log article of last week. Hold those shipboard meet­ The Second Cook has the duty could have been safely done be­ it covers the Stewards Depart­ The National Labor Relations ment. It merely makes sug­ ings regularly, and send of preparing the grilled food fore and under more favorable Board is still considering the gestions to that Department in served aboard his vessel. In ad­ those minutes in as soon as working conditions. charges contained in an NMU answer to many questions dition, the dishing out of food in possible. That's the SIU way! Another point to be consider­ raised by members. Each week brief that there was collusion be­ the galley should be his respon­ ed concerns proper navigation the Log prints an article mak­ tween the SIU and the Isthmian sibility. Portions, of course, Steamship Company in the re­ ing suggestions to each of the should be uniform—all hands are cently-concluded election. ratings in the Stewards De­ entitled to an equal ration. partment. This week's, the Certification of the SIU as the The Second Cook should also third of the series, is for the feel that it is his duty to take sole collective bargaining agent benefit of the Second Cooks). care of the dairy box and vege­ for all Isthmian unlicensed per­ table box, or the "chill box," as it sonnel will be.held up until the It is es.sential for the .smooth (Continued from Page 1) Rep. Bui winkle (N. Car.): A it commonly called. The boxes NLRB hands down its final de­ functioning of the Stewards De­ and about 105 bills. calling var- bill to investigate thunderstorms. partment that the Second Cook should be kept clean at all times, cision in this matter. However, Rep. Dondero (Mich.): A bill to work in the closest possible co­ and items stored in it in a neat there is no doubt of the final out­ I iously for compulsorj' arbitration, mediation, conciliation, and liti­ incorporate the "Moms of Amer­ operation with the Chief Cook. manner. come as the Seafarers has clearly gation by boards, panels, courts, ica." won the election with a 58.7 per­ It is well, in matters that raise NEAT AND DRY I voodoo and tea-leaf reading. centage, and the NMU's phony Rep. Canfield (N. J.): A bill to doubts and questions, for the He should also take an interest charges are merely so much Those didn't show the real cali- create the office of "Senator At Second Cook to discuss them in the cleanliness of the dry whistling in the dark. I ber of the new Congress. For Large" for ex-presidents of the with the Chief Cook. storerooms. They should be kept that, you have to understand the U. S. More specifically, the Second nfeat, clean and dry. Dry stores The only'loser in the NMU's Rep. Bradley again: A bill to Cook is charged with the prepara­ subtle and complete political wis­ stalling devices is the Isthmian . should be stowed neatly, and in dom behind the following legis- prohibit the interstate transpor­ tion of all vegetables for cook­ seaman, and the NMU misleaders . a way that makes them as ac­ tation of "certain stolen dogs." ing and serving. I lative brainstorms: certainly don't give a damn about cessible as conditions will per­ him. They've proven that fact Rep. Sikes (Fla.): ,A bill re­ Rep. Bradley (Mich.) introCLEANLINESS mit. beyond doubt numerous times. I duced 3 consecutive bills num­ quiring railroads to install re­ Generally, the fresher stores It is also necessai-y that he help bered HR 211, 212 and 213. The flectors on railroad cars. Isthmian seamen know this, maintain the cleanliness of the should be placed' behind the first would make it a felony to That gives you an idea. About galley. It is the galley, which, items that have been on hand and are governing their actions bet on any sporting event in the only thing forgotten was a above everything else, should be longer, which, obviously should accordingly. " They are telling Washington, D. C.; the second bill requiring General Eisen­ one and all that they are holding kept .spotlessly clean and sani­ be used first. would prohibit "mixed boxing" hower to salute all Boy Scouts, tary. Not only the Second Cook's, (Next week the duties of the NMU solely responsible for in Washington, D. C.; and the and one to force James C. Pebut the health of every man Night Cook and Baker will be their being denied the SIU rep­ third would prohibit boxing al­ trillo to hire stand-bys for his aboard ship, must be guarded, discussed and suggestions resentation which they voted so together in Washington, D. C. 11 vice-presidents, ' strongly for. and a clean galley is a positive made.) Send Those Minutes What To Bo: Some Departmental Suggestions For Second Cooks New Congress Really On The Ball, Number Eight And Slightly Foul d:,. �THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, Januaf/ 24,1947 Page Fifteen BijLmiN -J- il Retroactive Pay Waiting American-Liberty SS Corp. /-- I SlU HALLS BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Calvert 4539 BOSTON 276 State St. Boudoin 4455 BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Cleveland 7391 CHARLESTON 68 Society St. Phone 3-3680 CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. Superior 5175 CLEVELAND ...1014 E. St. Clair Ave. Main 0147 CORPUS CHRISTI ..1824 Mesquite St. Corpus Christi 3-1509 DETROIT 1038 Third St. Cadillac 6857 DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. Melrose 4110 GALVESTON 305 22nd St. 2-8448 HONOLULU 16 Merchant St, 58777 HOUSTON 1515 75th Street Phone Wentworth 3-3809 JACKSONVILLE 920 Main St. Phone 5-5919 MARCUS HOOK 114 W. 8th St. Chester 5-3110 MIAMI 1355 N. E. 1st Ave. MOBILE 7 St. Michael St. 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. TAX REBATES Mississippi Shipping Company Seafarers who were employed on Mississippi Shipping Company vessels and have credit balances in their unclaim­ ed wage account covering overdeductions of Social Security taxes for the years 1943, 1944 and 1945, can now receive money due them by writing to the Mississippi Shipping Company, 1300 Hibernia Building, New Orleans, La. When writing the company mention the money is due for Federal Old Age Benefit overdeductions, and give your Social Security number. Those entitled to rebates and the amout due are listed Kirkland, H. F. Kirk, F. Flaig, A. Broadwin, L. Armantano, E. Buzalewski, T. Bette, J. DcBase, P. Curtis, W. Fisher, M. Getchell, H. Hanscom, H. Mace, H. Milliron, N. Pearson, R. Rozpedowski, W. Nunn. 4. 4. 4JOHN LA FARGE SS THOMAS W. GREGORY L. Baileau, A. Manhood, C. Antonio Colina, Clarence Cahp- Brown, E. Getty, T. Malone, A. below. • • Haukins, John 1.05 man, James Law, Sison Moises, Shaw, R. Williams, L. McCarthy, Gentry, Elmer L 50 Haylock, Caludc .02 R. Verderflor, L. Hamas, J. Hig-* J. Dulle, J. Manfredi, G. Shuler, Gillespie, John C .• 3.60 Hemund, Rudolph L 4.00 gins. C. Hunsicker, C. Duyer, F. Brew­ Girunis, M 1.44 Herhansen, Ctto T .97 ^ ^ er, C. Dudley. Gjedstad, Harry 1.11 3.52 SS STEPHEN W. GAMBRILL Glas.s, J. A 9.85 Hill, Charles E 4. 4. 4. .01 4.09 Hill, Edward C Deibert Steele, Howard Savini, SS JOSEPH I. KEMP 7.58 Gobroski, Lawrence V 12; Hill, Edwin W Samuel Harris, Joseph Fryoux, C. Gibbs, T. Diffee, J. Cotter, 5.09 Magnolia 6112-6113 Goddard, Robert P 11.41 Hopkins. Charles John Burgau, John Burgau, R. G. Bogdcn, A. Valdcz, R. Moe4.09 51 Beaver St. Godwin, Welroso G. .26 Howard, J. W Plunket, N. Williams, C. Jack­ sant, H. Collins, B. Coilings, A. NEW YORK .39 HAnover 2-2784 son, J. B. Norris. Bunn. NORFOLK 127-129 Dank Street Howard, Lloyd W 1.25 4-1083 L. Hartley, E. Strahan, H. Monir it iHuffman, Turley S. .21 PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7th St. 1.49 Hull, Arthur L teiro, G. Adams, A. Abates, L. .87 Phone LOmbard 3-7651 SS WALTER KIDDIE 20.12 Hulme, Kenneth A V/orth Ave. Gonzalez, O. R 8.67 Jesse Milton, M. Higginbotham, Hilmuth, K. Romm, R. Frye, D. PORT ARTHUR ..909 Fort Phone: 2-8532 Gordon, William F 1.74 1.28 Ill W. Burnside St S. Frankiewitz, N. Serrano, F. Hamilton, E. Crocker, J. Taylor. PORTLAND 16.29 Beacon 4336 4- 4. 4. Rylance, R. Jones, J. Hanna, A. 2.73 RICHMOND, Calif 257 Sth St Goriup, Erminio SS ALBERT S. BURLESON 2599 Haag, R. Cissna, R. Padilla, H. 1.59 105 Market St J. Downic, C. Corbin, H. John­ SAN FRANCISCO Hopkins, C. D'Andrade. Douglas 5475-8363 Graham, Walter 68 son, F. Goldsborough, H. Man­ it it it SAN JUAN, P. R 252 Ponce de Leon Gray, Jackson D 14.26 The following named members San Juan 2-5996 tel, E. Mantel, R. Matthews, R. SS WEBB MILLER Green, Cass E 63 have papers, social security cards, SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St Matthews. 8-1728 Grenade, Louis 21 dues receipts, birth certificates, J. Doyle, P. Workingcr, • A. P. Pager, J. Reynolds, S. Panel- SEATTLE 86 Seneca St 2.81 and other miscellaneous papers, Tamm, W. Cole, E. Belpre, T. la, C. Thomlcy, E. Smith, E. Main 0290 Grepp, Paul .75 and what-not at the Baltimore TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St, Grcsham, Thomas F Winey, R. Boyette, K. Perry. Spooner, R. White, J. Yai'M-1323 .55 Hall. Come and get them. it it iCIS Summit St hornugh, G. Neilsen, J. Self, D. TOLEDO Griffin. James H 1.66 Edgar Wilson Travis, Aloysius WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd SS GEORGE G. CRAWFORD Greenberg. Terminal 4-3131 Grizzall, Frank J 9.21"' Kessen, George A. Victor, Wm. T. Wooden, D. Convertino, C. VICTORIA, B. C 602 Boughton St 4* 4- 4* 12.00 Joseph Pickley, Robert Lee Lit­ Garden 8331 Galhandsen, Thorleif Convertino, M. Fahkry, S. Eayes, SS LLOYD S. CARLSON 74 tleton, Harry CIsen, Cscar W. VANCOUVER 144 W. Hastings St Guresbj', J S. Eaves, M. Eison, J. Davis, T. Pacific 7824 S. Haney, M. Kanter, E. Na­ Haggerty, W. F 7.00 Jones, Willis Eugene Bancroft, Conner, L. Cason, J. Blizzard, A. pier, R. Morris, Z. Foster, J. AckHaiffer, Paul 12 Richard D. Baker, Nicholas T. Boncel, R. Browdei-, W. Axgon. erson, D. Nicholson, G. Prevost, Halbe, Ed 68 Tala, Harold T. Doerfler, Crville C. Barrineau, T. Ashe, H. D. Allen, J. Wing, G. Blackstock, Hall, Claude W 1.44 Thompson, Gerald D. Martin, Weathers, R. Woods, J. Whitley, B. Lucas. Halle, John F 22.70 Donald Leroy Vangsness, WilR. MacColloch, C. Akers, L. Yar4. 4. 4. Hammer, Francis 2.80 mont Lee Draper, Daniel Galla­ JOSEPH CIMINI brough, W. Youmans, J. Williams, SS OTIS E. HALL 1.44 gher, and James A. Linberger. Please write to your mother as F. Rauser, R. Williams, H. Wes­ J. Lord, W. Taylor, A. Anag- soon as possible. Hanlon, Edmond F 9.83 it it it ton, H. Thompson, C. Story. nostoy, J. Pizeicki, E. O'Mara, W. Hansen. Berge 12.28 JOHN LAMBERT No. 842 St i R. Strickland, A. Tannachi, E. Gardner, W. Dworanczy, R. Di Hare, Frederick P 1.89 Vancouver Branch. SIU JOHN LAMAR FOLLIS Sims, M. Skinner, W. Smith, J. Pala, E. Dworanczyk. 8.24 AUGUST A. SMITH. No. 828 You are urgently requested to Roza, J. Pruitt, J. Martin, E. L. Gillis, A. Goven, J. Motro, communicate immediately with Harinen, Terry S 11 Vancouver Branch. SIU Mitchum, C. Mizel, W. Mochen- E; Johnson, J. Martin, H. DelHarpell, F. M 32.26 L. REID. No. 2135 fuss, O. Martin, F. Judah Jr., R. hunty, H. Corbctt, V. Mansalto, Mrs. John L. Follis, Box 394, Ilarrell, Frederick M 4.74 Vancouver Branch, SIU Hempstead, Texas. Kline. C. Conte, R. Padilla, J. Judge, Harrington, Ire W. Jr 02 Please have your books check­ J. i- it J. Lassiter, M.' Gordon, D. F. Connel. Harten, James N 1.64 ed at 6th Floor, 51 Beaver St., ANDREW FORD Greenhill, G. Finklea, T. FreeHarton, Don C 96 New York City. There are dis­ 4- 4- 4Your sister, Mrs. Jessie Naveland, T. Doyle, J. Farrow, R. Hatte, Louis M 12 crepancies in your dues records. SS W. CHRISTIANSEN jar, 1806 Edwards St., Houson, Phillips, C. Jaynor, J. Gavin. R. Harris, A. Morales, S. Hei- Texas, writes that she has not it it it ducki, W. Gorman, C. Figuroa, heard from you in some time. SS JAMES MANNING W. Clift, B. Christensan, C. Three of her letters to you have T. Sondstern, C, Suppa, E. Moseley. been returned. She asks that you Sweeney, R. McCoy. M. Walsh, L. Cannon, W. write her immediately. SS COASTAL COMPETITOR Tatham, A. Southers, M. McCulE.. E. Weaver, M. Hagerty, C. lagh, C. Shartzer, W. Smith, J. JAMES O. NLARTIN Cummins. Stuntebeck, L. Hummell, T. ELVIN MOORE Baier, J. Madden. 4" 4" 4" Retroactive pay due the fol- Erikson, Angelo Fort, Wilfred P. Mrs. J. L. Twitty, 809 >2 E. Os­ SS ROBERT S. LOVETT lowing named men, who sailed Garcia. borne Ave., Tampa, Fla., is anx­ Edward F. Gibbs, Murray Gor­ H. Duggan, M. Delvalle, E., Ruious to get in touch with you. aboard the SS Colabee, during don, William Hauck, Fred L. bio, J. Bernai'do, T. Moriarty, L. She says that it is very impor­ the period from April 1, 1946 to Hopfer, Edward F. Howell, DunTaylor, D.. Matin, J. Wood, J. tant that you write to her as June 14, 1946, can be collected by SS A. H. STEPHENS aid P. Huff, Robert E. Jessel, Al­ McMains. soon as possible. calling at the Paymaster's office, bert Junes, Alvin J. Lawton, Deck department men who ^ % ^ 4* American - Hawaiian Steamship Francis Le Jan, Christopher were aboard this vessel for Voy­ SS HALTON R. CAREY ROBERT GIDSGN VORNON Co., 2nd Floor, 90 Broad Street, Long, Martin V. McLoughlin, Ra­ John Popovich wishes to hear J. Lanctot, F. Lambert, W. age No. 10 may obtain unclaimed mon Morales, Theodore Murphy, wages (overtime) by writing to from you. Write him c/o United New York 4, N. Y. Joseph V. Crnowski. the, Mississippi Shipping Com­ Seamen's Service, Manila, P.I. SS COLABEE George C'Rourke, Nathan N. pany, New Orleans 9, La. Voyage No. 14 Pearcc, Charles N. Pendergraft, \ it it RALPH LARSON Men who paid off the SS Sii-ocJoe C. Rainwater, Atnhony V^ Pedro Almoceras, Albin H. An­ SS R. SEMMES Miss Mary Kathryn Green co on December 31, 1946, in San Rimkus, Merrill H. Robb, Jaipes derson, Knut L. Anderson, BurL. A. Cheesemar, John Shee- wishes to .hear from you. Write Fi-ancisco, can now collect their C. Rocco, Alfred A. Rogers, Her- '' mur C. Blair, Jr., Finer Blakstad, transportation pay which was han and H. L. Lewis can collect her at 728 South Erie Street, man Schwartz, Herbert Stillman, William S. Brackett, William R. okayed on January 3. Contact 125 hours of overtime due at the Toledo 4, Ohio, or call her at Eugene Sullivan, Thomas Eugene Dauber, the company office for your Waterman Offices, 19 Rector St., MA 9921, extention 233, or Cheuvront, Thomas. Henry M. De La Haba, Helge A. EM 3093. New York City. money. American - Liberty Steamship Corporation is holding retroac­ tive pay checks for the following men at their offices, 75 West Street, New York 6, N. Y., room 902. The money can be claimed in person or by writing the com­ pany. NOTICE! PERSONALS Retroactive Pay Waiting American-Hawaiian SS Company MONEY DUE NOTICE! �fl i fh' Page Sixteen TBE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, Januajry 24, 1M7 SUN OIL tL .u. .1 ^OY tjcars fhe NMUcould •PiMd no-f-irMe-foFciou/fheu called qou ^cobs and'finid; Hrheq ne^modeaii(| OfH'enifst'ib help uou irianci (uatf. i^^oui-fhorfffie Secdbrers has ^rfepped in and IS receii^mb ({OUK Support,+he NMUenleis •Hie pidnre-foir no other KeasonHhanio coniHise the sitttorhon. The Isthmidn seamen necobnizedthe NMU-(br (uhartheqaKe. IdntermeriThao.Knou}u)ho •Hieir friends one. opYorm'HOffe^ea. vm •(\ � 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 24, 1947 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. IX, No. 4 Description An account of the resource Headlines: NEW OFFICIALS FOR 1947 ANNOUNCED; HOSPITAL PAYMENTS INCREASED SIU PLEDGES FULL SUPPORT TO CIO SHIPMEN SEATRAIN HALTS ISLAND RUN; APPEALS TO CUBAN GOV'T EASTERN SIGNS PASSENGER SHIP CONTRACT WITH SIU SAILINGS WILL BEGIN LATTER PART OF FEBRUARY NEW CONGRESS IS ON THE BALL--BUT IT'S FOUL LABOR PAINS PHONY PACKT BETWEEN TIDEWATER, COMPANY UNION HOLDS UP ED WARES, FORMER LAKES AGENT, DIES AT DETROIT MARINE HOSPITAL JOBLESS PAYMENT IS CLARIFIED BY N.Y. STATE REPS PHS AGENT WILL VISIT GALVESTON HOSPITAL TO INVESTIGATE FEEDING AND FACILITIES PORT SAVANNAH IS JUST WAITING FOR SOUTH ATLANTIC TO BEGIN REPORT OF SIU TALLYING COMMITTEE MIDLAND VICTORY CLEARS THE WAY FOR AN ALL-OUT DRIVE ON LAKES NMU DEVELOPS SUDDEN INTEREST IN SUN OIL, BUT LITTLE TOO LATE SIU CERTIFIED AS BARGAINING AGENT IN MIDLAND; NLRB THROWS OUT USUAL VICIOUS PROTEST OF NMU MATE DISCOVERS HE MUST FOLLOW SIU CONTRACT PLENTY OF SHIPS HIT NEW YORK BUT THEY ARE ALL IN TRANSIT MIDLAND CONTRACT WILL BE THE BEST ORGANIZING AID HEAVY FOG HALTS ALL SHIPPING IN PORT ARTHUR GALVESTON GOES BACK TO NORMAL AFTER HOLIDAY SIU MAKES SHORT SHRIFT OF CHIEF ENG. COOPERATION SPARKS THE NEWHALL HILLS FOUR SEAFARERS INJURED ON COASTAL MARINER MISSISSIPPI GETS SUBSIDY FOR NEW RUN SEVERE STORM ABATES IN NORTH ATLANTIC ISTHMIAN MEN EVEN MORE PRO-SIU THAN BARGAINING ELECTION SHOWED WHAT TO DO: SOME DEPARTMENTAL SUGGESTIONS FOR COOKS RETROACTIVE PAY WAITING Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/24/1947 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1947 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/9b59d05006e5cfe1903cc555fcc77140.PDF 15c3fbea059a8e3050dc260da3c2e001 PDF Text Text SEATARERS^IXM} January 24 1964 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES ANP INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO i-i.. , \''A' ' \t v.>- fismm SlU Begins Secret Ballofing On Proposed Dues Increase 'S' y '• • i^: •w. 't;. 5-" '^- • r ^ HOUSE PROBE READIED ON US-RUSSIAN WHEAT DEAL SCA UNIONS BLAST SO-SO 'CHISELING' '• 'v,' |i Secret membership referendum on proposal for SlU dues increase got underway in New Orleans (above and right), at headquarters in New York (below) and in 14 other SlU ports on Mon­ day, January 20. Above (l-r), New Orleans balloting committee of Henry (Smokey) Sehrelner, Charles Pollard, Vie Mioraiio and Tom Gorrity discuss voting procedures, while Seafarer W. J. (Professor) McKay leaves poll­ ing booth after casting his vote. At right (bot­ tom) chief cook Rafael Caraballo deposits ballot in ballot box at New York. Below, NY polls committeemen C. Martin and Rudy Leader (seated) add Frank J. Kubek and Harry Monahan to voting roster. (Story on Page 2.) 3 CUBA BLACKUST SHIPS CHABTCBID •Story On Page 3 SlU TAXIMEN CHARGES ICC SWAMP IBT RAIL FAVORS IN ST. LOUIS HIT SHIPPIHG -Story On Page 2 Story On Page 3 Runaway Ship Issue And Panama Crisis ii fy'-t story On Page 2 �SEAFARERS Pagre Tw January 24. 1964 LOO Pmidmt's By Paul Hal! The Fight For Free Trade Unions The next few months will be important ones, not only for members of the SIU, but for all trade unionists who are concerned with pre­ serving free and democratic trade union institutions. These next few months will be important because the Great Lakes fit-out season is approaching, and what happens when full-scale ship­ ping resumes, particularly with respect to Canadian shipping, could well have a significant impact on free trade unions both north and south of the Lakes. North of the border, the Seafarers International Union of Canada has been the target of one of the most vicious and unscrupulous unionbusting campaigns carried on against a trade union organization since the bleak and bloody anti-labor era of the pre-1930s. This unionbusting campaign reached its climax in October of last year when the Start of membership dues referendum Monday produced scenes like this in 16 SlU ports Canadian government put into effect a government trusteeship over where voting was held. Above (left), in New York, E. Caligura, MM, leaving yoting booth, all maritime unions and maritime workers in that country. was one of the first to cast ballot. At New Orleans, first voter was stewardess Anna LanzOi Ostensibly, this government trusteeship was imposed in order to checking over ballot with polls committeeman Vic Miorana. Dropping folded ballot in box, "protect" rank-and-file Canadian seamen and other maritime workers against the arbitrary and dictatorial domination of their leaders, al­ S. A. (Joe) DiMoggio casts his vote in NewYork. leged'without proof, during the one-man Norris Commission hearings held in that country late in 1962 and early in 1963. Secret Ballot Weighs Proposed Increase The months since last October, however, have made increasingly clear the fraudulent nature of this excuse for creating the trustee­ ship, as well as the real purposes of the trusteeship and the threat it poses to free trade unionism both in Canada and the US. In these Intervening months, for instance, the Canadian trustees, in a move reminiscent of those taken in wartime, have imposed a censorship NEW YORK—Seafarers in all ports began voting by secret ballot this week on the upon Canadian union publications and other literature which makes question of a proposed increase in SIU membership dues. Under the provisions of the it virtually impossible for rank-and-file union members even to criticize constitution and the report of a siT^man rank-and-file committee, the secret ballot referen­ the trustees' actions. And this step they have taken in the name dum began Monday, January — of "protecting" Canadian union members from dictatorship and On December 13, after the domination. 20, and will continue through regular SIU headquarters memEven this one example, as cited above, is sufficient to show the February 18, 1964. bership meeting last month cm wind-up of voting at the Mobile , . December 2. It was then carried meeting, a six-man committee of philosophy which permeates the trusteeship and to expose, the true The proposal for a dues insubsequent meetings in Phila­ Seafarers was elected at head­ "•motivations behind its creatjon. What these people would like to see, crease originated in the form delphia, Baltimore, Houston, New quarters to study the proposal and obviously, is a captive and docile trade union movement, an emas­ prepare a report with its recom­ culated trade union movement stripped completely of the militancy of a resolution adopted at the Orleans and Mobile. mendations, including voting pro­ and aggressiveness which was so well exemplified by the SIU of cedures for a secret referendum Canada, and which was the reason why the SIU of Canada was selected ballot of the SIU membership. by the anti-unionists as their major target. The direction in which the Canadian trusteeship is proceeding, and In issuing its report, the com­ mittee cited tlie applicable provi­ the goal it hopes to reach, has been made clear in the months that sions of the constitution and the have elapsed since the trusteeship was established last October. But Jlnding that the proposal ,for a the speed with which the trustees have been able to move has been dues increase has been accepted slowed by the winter lay-up of Canadian ships and the dispersal of by the membership, subject to Canadian seamen during this period of hibernation. ST. LQUIS—Membership ranks of the SIUNA's Transpor­ the result of the secret ballot ref­ With the spring fit-out, and the return of Canadian seameii from their homes, we may look to a stepped-up attack on the rights of erendum now being held. tation Services & Allied Workers are continuing to grow, as The resolution proposes an In­ Canadian trade unionists—an attack which, if allowed to be successful taxi drivers for the Marcella Cab Company voted here last crease in dues of $10 per quarter, in Canada, could weaken the cause of free trade unionism everywhere. Now is the time, we think, when all trade unionists should recall from the present $20 to $30 per week to reject Local 405 of> the words of AFL-CIO President^ George Meany who, last October, quarter, effective January 1, 1964. International Brotherhood of Marcella Cab Company was the stated: "Any proposal for government control by any nation anywhere Secret balloting on the pro­ second representation vote by this of Teamsters in favor of rep­ group in the past year. In an elec­ posed dues increase is being con­ —of any trade union is absolutely inconsistent with our philosophy. resentation by the TSAW. The AFL-CIO is just as opposed to the government control of unions The balloting was in a National tion last summer, the Teamsters ducted in accord with the SIU in Canada as in Honduras or Peru or any other place on earth." constitution, which provides for narrowly defeated the TSAW but Labor Relations Board election Now is the time, too, for all exponents of free trade unionism, in held on January 16, in which the the NLRB held that the atmosphere the election of a rank-and-file the US and elsewhere, to consider carefully methods of combating polls committee each day tn all created by Teamster organizers SIU affiliate turned back the Hoffa this threat which lies north of the border, before the ships of Canada union by a count of 140-105. Three ruled out a fair vote. Therefore, 16 ports where voting is con­ begin to sail again. the new election was ordered. ducted. votes were challenged, but could not affect the outcome. More than 400 employees are Involved. Negotiations for a contract to cover the Marcella drivers will be­ gin as soon as the NLRB Issues a WASHINGTON—^The recent disturbances in the Panama Canal Zone have once again focused attention on the socertification of the bargaining win. The Marcella drivers were for­ called "effective control" shipping policy of the US Government, and on the extent of US sovereignty over the Panama merly represented by Teamsters Canal and the adjoining Canal Zone. Both areas were consigned to permanent US control under a 1901 treaty between Local 405. Panama and the United^-sJiip haven for American owners the "Alliance For Progress" pro­ Panama raise the same question The Marcella drivers will form States. about that country's {.ttitude on which has had an internal disturb­ gram. Local 5 of the TSAW, which is the Early this month hostilities ance in recent months that points With this formal curtailment of the same runaway-ship issue. The second local union to be set up by the SIUNA transport affiliate here between Americans who live in the up the instability of the US policy. US economic and inilitary aid, the violent outbreaks In Panama brigin St. Louis. In 1962, another group Canal Zone and Panamanian citi­ Last October 3, Honduras Armed question arises how the present inated over the question of sov­ of 300 drivers quit the Team'sters zens resulted in the deaths of 20 Forces overthrew their country's Honduran regime views the obli­ ereignty and the disparagement of and voted for SIU-TSAW repre­ persons. As a result, Panama sev­ government and installed them­ gation its predecessor had under the Panamanian flag. ered diplomatic ties with the US. selves as the administrators of the the effective control policy ap­ Since Panama has broken off sentation. This gives rise to the question of Central American nation, US Gov­ plied by the US to American- normal relations with the -US on •The vote among employees of what happens to the 116 American- ernment officials immediately an­ owned ships operating under its this score, it is just as conceiv­ owned vessels registered under the nounced that they were suspending flag, and the flags of Panama and able that its national pride is af­ Panamanian flag, which are con­ diplomatic contacts and withhold­ Liberia. fronted by the American attitude The still-developing events in that she is an easily-accessible, ing aid from Honduras under Jon. 24,1964 Vol. XXVI, No. 2 sidered by the Pentagon to be under "effective US control," to low-wage haven for Americanbe made availably to the US when owned shipping. The runaway and where needed. The 116 Pana­ vessels which fly the Panamanian manian vessels include 21 dry flag do not do so because of any PAUL HALL, President cargo ships and 95 tankers. allegiance to Panama. Their al­ HEBBEBT BHAND, Editor; IBWIN SPIVACK, legiance is strictly to the Yankee In developing the effective con­ Managing Editor; BEBNABD SEAMAN, Art dollar. Pam-ma herself gains lit­ Editor; Mua POLLACK, NATHAN SKYKB, trol policy over the. past dozen tle from the arrangement. ALEXANDER LESLIE, THOMAS LAUGHLIN, years, the US Government has worked on the theory that it will But where political or internal Staff Writers. not approve the transfer of a UStuimoil of any kind clouds the Published biweekly at the headquarters flag vessel to another registry, "effective control" idea, the US of the Seafarers International Union, At­ faces a potential problem. Wlien lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters without the assurance of the re­ District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, spective country that the ship will the intei-ests of the US and any Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYeelnth 9 6600. of the Panlibhon countries no Second class postage paid at the Post be made available to the US in Office In Brooklyn, NY, under the Act the event of certain national longer coincide,' the US simply of Aug. 24, 1912. ' .emergencies. Front-page headline in "New York Times" on January 15 may not have available the kind (Continued on Page 15) • tells stbry of US-Panama relations. \ Panama is the second runaway- SlU Vote On Dues Opens SIU Cab Victory Tops Teamsters PANAMA AND THE RUNAWAY FLEET SEAFARERS LOG U.S. AND PANAMA PREPARE TO RENEW DIPLOMATICTIES AND NEGOTIATE ALL ISSUES • I. -.- �jumarr 24.1M4 SEAFARERS Pare Tbree LOG HOUSE TO PROBE WHEAT DEAL New Ship Budget is -UNIONS HIT 50-50 LOOPHOLES Oid Stuff i WASHINGTON — President Johnson's budget message to Con­ gress this week forecasts no signidoant improvement in US mer­ chant marine operations for the coming fiscal year. The theme of the budget generally is "economy and progress." In two major areas of maritime spending, the budget calls' for $124.9 million to cover construc­ tion costs for 17 new vessels plus $190 million for operating-differ­ ential subsidies. The eomparabie figures in the last budget were $112.5 million for construction and $216.5 for operating money. The rise in construction funds is largely due to reduced costs of foreign construction, so that the average-construction subsidy here will be higher. It is estimated there will be 1,920 subsidized voyages made in fis­ cal year 1964, and that this figure will increase to 1,941 in fiscal year 1965. The increase, however. Is expected to apply only to lines presently receiving subsidy aid. Companies such as Waterman and Isthmian would apparently not get assistance in operating aid, de­ spite long-pending applications. This means, in effect, a continued limit on the number of subsidized operators. On the construction side, subsi­ dized operators now have commit­ ments to build 29 new vessels, but only 17 are likely to be started. SlU-contracted Delta Lines has a commitment to build seven, and some sources see a possibility that it will make a start on five. In its comments on "water transportation," the budget docu­ ment states: "Expenditures by the Department of Commerce for ocean shipping will decrease by an estimated $15 million in 1965 " -It points to the "Increased provi­ sion of automated equipment de­ signed to reduce operating subsi­ dies in future years. "'Efforts to revitalize the US merchant marine will continue, with particular attention to labormanagement relations and appli­ cation of new technology, in order to Improve the competitive posi­ tion of the US fleet and thus over the long run the need for Govern­ ment subsidies." WASHINGTON—^The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee has scheduled a formal probe of arrangements for the US wheat sales to the Soviet bloc, beginning here on Tuesday, January 28. At the same time, the SIU and the International Longshoremen's Association have reaffirmed their opposiII sion to a State Department ruling "whitewashing" for­ ..V eign ships that have traded with Cuba by removing mr om them from a US blacklist of vessels in this trade. This &ttlF pS (PUCil wm frees these ships to partici-^i< , . PQftJSUaiTIME • : •:is* : pate in the wheat ship­ MPi :: I: mi . SL mm ments to the Communist 'Musical Chairs' cat Typical of the loopholes countries at the expense of which permit bypassing of the cargo policy is one kfite SHIPS American ships and sea­ 50-50 where grain brokers stipulate men. the time when the cargoes US maritime unions and management groups also have charged that Government MTD_protest on September 26, 1962, in Houstoni hit attempt of Yugoslav-flag MV Drzic to load US Government cargo after trading with Cuba. Drzic is one of nine foreign-flag ships chartered so far to move wheat to Russia. AMA Anti-Medicare PlotDark Tale On Dark Night WASHINGTON—The American Medical Association's ac­ count of how it obtained a tape recording used in its cam­ paign to fight Social Security-financed health care for the aged reads like a comic opera "private eye" tale. a COPE meeting in Allegheny A story of two shadowy County, Pa. The suit seeks a per­ figures know only as "Irv" and "Cousin" and a rendezvous on a dark street came out in court pro­ ceedings here, where the AMA is being sued In a $400,000 damage suit for libel and invasion of privacy. The union official whose voice Is alleged to be on tlie tape has charged that the recording Is fraudulent. The tape and phonograph rec­ ords made from it were distributed by the AMA's Political AoUon Committee in fund-raising efforts among doctors as part of its cam­ paign against "medicare." The records purport to present the voice of a United Steelworkers' official, Paul Normile, addressing Xmas In New Orleans A remembrance of the recent Christmas dinner at the SIU New Orleans hall is this shot of Seafarer Stanley Wright and his family enjoying the traditional holiday spread. The group includes (l-r) Seafarer and Mrs. Wright, Barbara Roche, Wade Wright and Stanley, Jr. All ports held similar gatherings. manent injunction against distri­ bution of the recording. A court deposition filed by Walter Hughes, executive director of the Pennsylvania branch of AMPAC, describes bow the record­ ing came into AMA's hands. Hughes said that while attend­ ing a public debate, he was ap­ proached by a man who Identified himself only as "Irv," who dis­ cussed with him the opposition of doctors to hospital care for the aged. "Irv," Hughes said, stated that there was dissension In labor's ranks In the Pittsburgh area and that he might be able to provide material for A M P A C' s fight against- the hospital insurance legislation. About 13 months later, Hughes said, he received a telephone call from "Irv," who said he had some material of interest and that Hughes would be contacted by another person. A few days later, Hughes' deposition went on, he received a call from a person who asked to be known anly as "Cous­ in" and-said he had a tape re­ cording that "would be very in­ teresting to medicine." He said Hughes could have the tape for $20. Arrangements were made for "Cousin" to meet Hughes outside the AMPAC office in Camp Hill, a suburb of Harrisburg, Where the exchange of tape and money took place on a dark night. Hughes said he did not get a good look at the face of the man. Meanwhile, discussion on Medi­ care has resumed in the House Ways and Means Committee. In testimony before the committee re­ cently, AFL-GIO President George Meany called for.quick pas^ge of the bill and said that older per­ sons are "worse off now" than six years ago, when the first Medicare bill was Introduced in Congress. agencies participating in the wheat shipping arrangements were mak­ ing it possible for American grain traders to block US-flag ships from carrying anywhere near a 50-50 share of the wheat for Russia. Only four American ships have been chartered to carry full loads of wheat to the Reds, and one addi­ tional vessel has been fixed to carry a piece lot. By comparison, nine foreign-flag vessels have been chartered during the same period, three of which have actually en­ gaged in trade with Cuba. A fourth is owned by a British firm which has operated ten tank­ ers under its own name in the Cuban trade for the past two years. Two of the American ships char­ tered for the wheat movement so far are manned by Seafarers, the tanker York and the bulk carrier Spitfire. The union concern over the State Department's reqent action amending its Cuba ship blacklist policy was noted in a protest to Secretary of State Dean Rusk by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment on January 6. This mes­ sage prompted a meeting at SIU headquarters on Monday, January 20, at which the labor stand was reiterated in detail. . The meeting on tlie blacklist was attended by MTD President Paul Hall and President Thomas W. (Teddy) Gleason of the Interna­ tional Longshoremen's Association, stressed the continued ILA boy­ cott of all shipping which has traded with Cuba. They especially cited the Tulse Hill, British vessel must move. Since previouslyannounced restrictions severe­ ly limit the number and types of US ships that can be util­ ized at any time, all a shipping broker has to do is stipulate that additional cargo must move at the same time as other grain cargo—when the "available" ships are already booked. Some of the same brokers sharply criticized by the SIU in 1962 and later con­ demned by the Senate Com­ merce Committee are active in the grain transactions now. just removed from the blacklist, which was seeking to load grain in Baltimore this week. Another such vessel is the MV Drzic, which was picketed by the West Gulf Ports Council of the MTD at Houston, Texas, in Sep­ tember, 1962, after it arrived from Havana to pick up an American Government cargo for the United Arab Republic. The Drzic and the Moslavina are two of the Yugoslav ships which have traded with Cuba and are now fixed to carry Ameri­ can grain to Russia. The Turkish-flag Demirhan, an­ other ship formerly in the Cuba trade, is to load in the next few days. A separate development is the chartering of the British tank­ er London Craftsman, owned by London & Overseas Freighters, for the wheat movement. London and Overseas has ten tankers in the Cuban trade. All phases of the wheat sale, especially "the ocean transporta­ tion aspects" are expected to be investigated by the House Mer­ chant Marine Committee at the hearing next week. (See "Jobs" column. Page 5; editorial. Page 11.) Arbitration Plan Set On MEBA-^NMU Disputes NEW YORK—The Marine Engineers Beneficial Association and the National Maritime Union have set up arbitration machinery for resolving disputes overlapping their collective bargaining agreements. The agreement was announced that if both parties fail to come to here Thursday, January 23. agreement on an issue, a third Under the procedure, future grievances Involving members of the NMU and the MEBA will be submitted to the arbitrator of the NMU contract and to the arbitra­ tor of the MEBA's contract. The two arbitrators will act first as mediators and then consult mutu­ ally as arbitrators. The new agreement stipulates party, or possibly the American Arbitration Association, will be called upon in an effort to settle the dispute. However, both sides are under no compulsion to accept-the deciions of either the union arbitrators or any other impartial body that is brought in to try to settle a dispute. The arbitration agreement be­ tween the NMU and the MEBA has its origins in the tie-up of the passenger ship America on Sep­ tember 14, 1963. The vessel has been laid up since then, as a result of a dispute involving crewmembers and the ship's first assistant engineer, thus affecting the jobs of 700 licensed and unlicensed crewmembers. �SEAF Ai^ERS Paff* Fi JaaiuuT ti, 1964 LOO (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) Ship Acfivify January 4 — January 17, 1964 The three West Coast ports together again shipped more men this time than they did in the previous period. How­ ever, the Atlantic area ports shipped the most men in the District. In the ship activity totals (see right), there were fewer payoffs than last time, but the same number of sign-ons and more in-transits. Despite the larger number of ships moving from port'to port, there were much fewer calls for replacements. The lag in shipping was also reflected in the seniority totals, where the usual proporations of A, B and C ship­ ping again prevailed. Class A men took 58 percent of the total jobs dispatched, class B filled 31 percent and C men handled the remainder. This was a drop for all except class A, which handled only 49 percent of the jobs last time. Shipping in SIU ports continued to be slow during the past two weeks, as the New Year got off to a slow start. The dispatch total for all ports was down to 822 jobs, with only a fair outlook forecast for the current period. The job figure was the lowest one of the past 12 months. The registration this period was relatively tinchanged from the previous report. It hit a total of 1,113 for the two weeks, running well ahead of actual shipping. Regi­ stration for the deck department actually declined, but it increased for the black gang. The steward department registration was no different than last time. Shipping figures by department also showed the black gang as having the most stable shipping compared to the previous report. For the individual ports, only San Fran­ cisco and Seattle listed a real increase in jobs dispatched. Pay SHia la Off* Cat Tram. TOTAL 5 4 0 Rostoa ...... 1 49 27 U 4 N«w York.... 5 3 1 Philadtlyhia.. 1 14 11 1 laltimora .... 4 9 4 2 Norfolk ..... 3 12 6 4 Joektonvliio .. 0 7 7 0 C TompO « 3 2 Mobil* ...... 3 25 11 5 Now Orloaai.. 9 5 17 24 2 Hoottoa 0 4 4 Wllmlagtoii .. 0 3 4 11 Son Froacltce. 2 3 Soottle 1 0 2 TOTALS ..... 42 "si 105 178 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A GROUP 1 2 0 1 26 36 6 6 10 15 1 3 3 4 2 3 6 10 20 14 10 24 4 2 8 12 8 4 100 138 Port Boston New York Philadelpliia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington Pan Francisco Seattle TOTALS •- Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CtASS B GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 2 5 2 0 0 2 2 0 3 2 1 70 3 35 18 52 8 17 15 24 10 6 8 2 8 2 14 0 2 2 4 6 12 6 23 3 28 0 6 12 5 6 2 6 0 1 1 2 1 4 ,1 7 1 0 3 5 9 0 0 2 2 3 0 0 5 1 1 1 1 0 1 5 8 2 6 17 0 3 2 2 1 5 39 4 8 29 17 2 19 5 • 8 37 0 7 12 9 10 24 3 5 5 8 0 3 0 3 4 2 1 2 1 17 4 24 2 6 5 13 4 11 2 17 6 3 15 1 4 2 7 10 1 34 1 272 12 54 65 [131 ! 54 101 39 1 194 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 0 0 4 7 25 14 0 2 2 4 5 3 0 2 0 0 3 3 0 3 5 2 0 0 1 1 1 0 2 3 0 0 5 5 7 4 1 2 0 1 1 2 0 5 14 9 8 0 11 19 38 46 1 93 9 GROUP 1 2 0 0 0 3 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. 2 0 1 2 1 7 0 5 15 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B TOTAL Shipped CLASS GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 2 2 1 2 3 ALL 0 5 5 5 23 0 0 0 13 5 0 3 6 9 8 52 25 85 109 111 32 252 11 5 8 46 66 123 14 13 0 2 8 4 2 16 5 34 0 4 14 18 30 40 0 2 23 5 2 54 13 107 0 14 20 34 0 6 0 0 3 9 14 31 . 1 16 1 4 14 9 8 4 1 1 2 5 1 3 7 5 0 1 3 9 1 3 8 1 1 1 1 11 21 0 6 2 2 4 0 6 0 3 0 9 30 73 36 7 0 5 15 20 0 0 29 5 0 34 82 93 17 192 7 31 66 104 4 24 7 35 52 2 4 71 IS 136 1 25 23 49 0 1 4 7 14 2 1 13 32 3 5 2 10 15 0 3 17 34 27 14 3 35 64 18 15 2 2 35 4 11 17 47 17 19 11 0 18 39 8 17 4 9 13 1 33 194 93 33 1 320 415 490 106 llOll 26 165 262 1 453 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered ClASS A GROUP 1 2 0 1 10 42 0 10 2 20 4 9 2 1 0 4 2 13 8 23 8 25 1 4 2 9 0 5 38 167 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington . San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS: A ' GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1 2 2 0 1 0 2 2 4 0 1 8 60 8 40 12 26 19 13 11 0 1 11 6 0 7 5 2 24 1 5 15 0 13 9 0 13 1 3 5 0 1 1 3 0 0 5 1 1 3 2 0 4 0 0 0 1 1 1 15 0 0 6 1 7 4 2 33 2 2 37 23 19 16 4 35 6 2 37 7 17 14 16 6 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 3 14 0 6 11 3 5 12 2 7 1 6 1 8 3 11 21 1 226 20 95 68 1 183 33 119 Shipped CLASS B GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 0 .0 0 41 7 3 15 2 5 9 0 15 1 5 2 2 2 1 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 8 0 2 31 1 4 2 26 1 8 3 0 2 0 2 16 0 8 1 18 1 10 4 61 20 1 172 13 Shipped CLASS C 3 ALL 0 0 6 28 8 3 6 12 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 4 16 7 0 2 13 5 6 17 38 1 112 TOTAL Shipped Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GROUP C ALL 1 3 ALL A B 2 0 0 1 1 " 0 1 2 1 83 28 14 3 10 14 41 1 18 0 1 9 8 1 0 1 0 12 2 29 1 1 2 15 7 10 0 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 5 8 2 IS 2 3 5 7 38 0 ' 0 0 0 31 0 45 16 0 2 3 26 3 1 0 0 2 4 0 0 2 0 35 0 6 16 13 6 4" 2 39 0 0 17 4 4 4 18 17 20 1 38 172 112 38 1 322 1 GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 0 8 7 1 46 74 19 139 0 25 4 29 10 63 9 82 5 14 £ 21 1 0 0 1 1 16 0 17 7 29 5 41 20 75 12 107 16 61 82 5 6 16 2 24 12 40 58 6 22 30 4 4 128 442 69 1 639 GROUP 1 3 ALL 2 7 1 6 14 23 30 54 107 0 5 10 15 23 15 39 1 6 5 12 1 0 3 5 2 0 3 1 4 0 13 7 20 2 50 70 122. 8 31 31 70 17 2 12 3 17 . 9 2 28 3 7 2 12 43 206 216 1 465 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Eos NY Phil Bal .Nor Jae Tam Mob NO Hou Wil SF Sea TOTALS 1-s 0 6 2 • 7 1 0 1 3 4 1 0 2 0 27 GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 0 2 3 1 15 10 25 56 5 10 1 2 23 2 3 11 0 2 3 0 1 2 0 1 2 5 1 1 20 0 8 9 6 28 42 4 6 23 11 5 3 3 0 0 8 18 2 6 6 2 3 1 51 33 103 1 214 Registered CLASS B GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1-s 0 1 2 3 0 2 2 15 19 6 0 0 6 6 1 0 0 7 4 7 0 0 3 3 1 0 2 1 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 Q 2 2 1 1 1 14 16 8 0 13 14 1 1 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 8 3 5 0 0 2 2 1 6 9 72 1 87 27 Shipped CLASS A GROUP 2 3 ALL 1 0 0 1 1 8 30 2 14 0 2 1 4 2 7 1 14 0 3 1 1 3 0 1 4 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 4 1 5 22 36 5 17 2 9 0 0 1 1 0 2 7 12 4 3 6 14 21 19 Shipped CLASS B GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 1 1 16 1 3 12 0 3 3 0 76 1 0 0 2 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 9 1 10 8 0 0 8 1 0 1 2 6 2 2, 2 8 14 2 4 74 1 141 •8 9 55 1 72 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 TOTAL Shipped CLASS 3 ALL A B C ALL 0 0 1 2 0 1 3 30 3 3 49 16 2 2 4 3 2 9 3 14 2 7 3 24 0 0 3 2 0 5 1 4 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 2 0 4 0 0 6 2 0 0 36 10 0 46 4 4 17 8 4 29 6 3 3 1 3 2 26 8 8 12 6 8 30 2 14 2 2 14 26 1 27 141 72 27 1 240 Registered C In The Beach CLASS B CLASS A 1-s 3 22 5 26 2 0 0 6 22 13 4 15 6 124 GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 2 1 7 14 0 1 6 6 0 5 65 5 50 51 30 92 195 10 33 0 0 7 7 8 14 6 86 1 19 8 14 38 1 17 13 1 3 3 17 21 4 4 0 0 .2 3 6 0 1 0 19 0 3 13 2 2 4 3 61 1 16 12 27 11 1 9 75 31 20 76 149 1 2 72 74 2 31 15 15 0 27 29 6 22 3 3 t 3 9 7 56 0 8 24 17 9 2 15 25 5 8 6 3 4 18 25 174 127 322 1 747 22 24 244 1 290 SUMMARY DECK ENGINE GRAND TOTALS Registered CLASS A GKOUF - 1 2 3 ALL 100 138 34 i 5W2 . 38 167 21 226 78 33 103 214 W~338 158 r712 Registered On The Beach Registered TOTAL SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED CLASS B CLASS A SHIPPED CLASS B CLASS B CLASS C CLASS A GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 2 3 ALL 2 3 ALL 1 123 ALL 3 ALL 123 ALL 123 ALL ABC ALL 1 26 165 262| 453 415 490 106 11011 194 93 33 I 320 9 *38 46 1 93 5 15 13 I 33 12 54 65 131 54 101 39 1 ] 43 206 216 I 465 6^ 172 112 38 I 322 128 442 69 183 172 13 61 38 I 112 1 17 20 I "38 33 119 20 1 ] 20 95 68 9 55 72 1 0 26 I "27 141 72 27 1^ 240 298 27 322 | 747 22 242441290 6 9 72" 87 48 19 74 1 ] 8 38 158 205 401 13.5 239 133 ] 507 30 108 139 I 277 7 32 59 1 98 507 277 98 J 882 841 1059 497 |2397 91 395 722 |1208 �3B4. ItM SEAFARERS PiC* Fire LOG ICC Rate Set-Up Rapped BOSTON—"Unless transportation is willing to accept reasonable reflation in the pub­ lic interest, public ownership is inevitable," a prominent shipping official told the Trans­ By Cai Tanner, Executive Vice-President portation Research Forum, held here last month. The speaker was John L."* ^ emphasized that a "thriving He called for a tightening of rateUS Policies Cloud Job Potential Weller, president of SlU-con- ler The present boom in freight rates enjoyed by the American ship­ tracted Seatrain Lines. Weller transportation business cannot be making standards to limit discrim­ accomplished through a rate war." inatory pricing practices, which he owner is long overdue and improves the job potential for the American seaman. Booming shipping rates were brought on by crop failures in Europe and the Eastern Communist countries, and has necessitated the moving of large quantities of grain cargoes from the Westetn Hemisphere. A danger in this type of rate bonanza is that it leads to the "quick buck" speculator who hopes to collect ship profits in a hurry and then get out of the business when the going gets tough. This type of operator is not needed in the marine industry, since the inevitable result is the idling of vessels en masse after the charter market be­ gins to decline. But the rate boom, if acted on intelligently by the shipowners, could prove highly beneficial to the industry. Careful thought has to be given to the question whether additional ships will be able to pay their way in the fut'ure, or if they will further depress the rates in slow periods of cargo movement; The maritime industry is known by the traditional operator as one of feast or famine but does yield a fair rate of profit when intelligent planning is used. . Operators should take the opportunity during high-rate periods to modernise their fleets, institute 4^ new management techniques and able at the dates set arbitrarily prepare for the fluctuating market by the grain dealers, and that the which is inevitable in this busi­ grain traders can use any terms ness. One only has to look at the which the Maritime Administra­ number of bankruptcy cases oc­ tion will approve even if they curring among shipping compa­ discriminate against US ships, or nies in the last few years to real­ fail to protect American-owned ize that the problem is very ships in favor of foreign tonnage, serious. The rash actions of the against uncertain delays in Rus­ overnight operator cause the sian ports and unknown charges maritime industry and the people in Soviet harbors and at Soviet employed in it to suffer. discharging berths. Consequently, instead of being Recently the American govern­ able to carry as much cargo as ment announced its intention to they could from more than 6 mil­ - permit the sale of grain to the lion tons of all commodities that Communist countries. The Amer­ the United States is expected to ican merchant marine was given sell to the Communists, American to believe last October^ that the ships have been limited to no grain program would provide full more than half of the ,4 million employment for American ship­ metric tons of wheat and wheat ping and earn additional dollars flour that may move if all the through freight charges for ca^•ry- sales materialize. US ships may ing these surplus cargoes on haul this cargo only if they can American ships. carry it at rates which, we are In his press conference of Octo­ told, do not permit the shipowner ber 9, 1963 announcing Federal to set aside funds for replacing noproval of the proposed sales. his tonnage, or upgrading his fleet, President Kennedy said that the i 4" i surpluses wouM be "carried in Many ships in the Cuba trade available American ships,.supple­ are registered under the Panama mented by ships of other coun­ flag and ostensibly are under the tries as required." In his letter effective control of the American to Congress the next day, the late President emphasized further that Government. However, the recent the sales would "bring added in­ political crisis in Panama makes a come and employment to Ameri­ mockery of this policy. To add in­ can shipping, longshoremen and sult to injury, of the nine foreignrailroad workers as well as grain flag tramps and tankers chartered by Continental Grain to move US traders and farmers." ^heat to Russia, thus far four were This welcome attitude was later diluted, step by step, until the involved in the Cuba blacklist put rr.)gram now reads that American out by the Department of Com­ ships can carry no more than 50 merce. Strongly reacting to this percent, not of all the commodi­ situation, the SIU, in cooperation ties shi'ppeil, but only of the wheat with the International Longshore­ and the wheat flour sold to Russia men's Association, have reaffirmed and tile Communist bloc, and that their determination to boycott those American ships can participate ships trading with Cuba in contra­ only if they're offered at rates at diction to our national security. Furthermore, in close coopera­ least 20 percent below the ceilings established by the Maritime Ad­ tion with the ILA, we will also continue to press for a stronger ministration in 1956-57. The Government guidelines pro- US Government position in rela­ v'de that we can take part only tion to the Communist menace now if our ships are physically avail­ present in this hemisphere. said that "the propaganda barrage of recent years" which has sought the elimination of minimum rate regulation in the railroad industry "might soon" bring about public ownership of the transportation industry. He decried the laxness of the Interstate Commerce Commission in enforcing minimum rate laws in the railroad industry. Referring to the ICC's responsibility for mini­ mum rate legislation, Weller said that "far from having proven to be a strict overseer, the ICC has been a placid bystander exercising its power feebly and infrequently, if at all." Weller charged that railroads openly discriminate against the water carriers and the ports they use, and that "our domestic mer­ chant marine, so important to the national defense, is in danger of extinction." He said that "regulation in the public interest" must include "reg­ ulation of minimum as well as maximum rates; the elimination of discrimination and manipulation of rates, and an attempt at a prosper­ ous transportation industry." Wel- Shipmates Danuta Walas, woman skip­ per of the Polish freighter Kopalnia Wujek, poses aboard the vessel at Leith, Scotland, with her husband, who is the ship's 2nd mate. Danuta is red-haired, 32 and says commanding an all-male crew is none too easy. Normally sailing as 1st mate, she took com­ mand after the regular captain became ill. Domestic Ship Hearing Slated WASHINGTON—Hearings on two proposals ihet would subsidize ship construction for the US-flag domestic shipping industry are to he resumed February 10-11 after having been in recess since early 4n December. The SIU has indicated its strong support for proposed assistance to the domestic"^ ! i j ^ hearings. It is felt that there is doiiiestie operations up t<f a ceiling trades. more sympathy for the one bill to of 55 percent. The subsidy could The Senate Merchant Ma­ aid domestic building, but that of­ go as high as 60 per cent in the rine and Fisheries Subcommittee began hearings last month on both proposals, which are sponsored by S^n. E. L. (Bob) Bartlett (D-Alaska) tJ aid Arnerican ship construction both here and abroad. .Top government spokesmen anH others are expected to give testi­ mony during -the new round of \ ficials, are cooler toward the sec­ ond proposal to grant smhsidies for construction of American ships in foreign yards. Both bills have received general support from labor and manage­ ment, as well as. severs! Senators. Under the Bartlett bills, S. 177.3 calls for a direct subsidy on con­ struction of new US vessels for ease of reconstruction or conver­ sion. The other measure (S. 1774) would allow construction in for­ eign yards, if carriers in the do­ mestic trade are denied direct subsidy or if no action is taken by the Secretary of Convmerce • on a subsidy application within six months. Another speaker at the Forum was A. C. Ingersoll, Jr., chairman of the Common Carrier Conference of Domestic Water Carriers, which is an association of barge operators. labelled "the principal evil in the transportation industry today." Ingersoll accused the ICC of using "a rubber yardstick" in measuring discrimination. (/ftiott B&te^ By Ai Kerr, Secretary-Treasurer 'Hidden Requirements' And Pensions During the past fiscal year, SlU men on pension and their dependents received from the Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans a total of ap­ proximately gl million. The reason why SIU members have a far better pension plan than most other seamen in the maritime industry is because we do not have any "hidden requirements." All of the re­ quirements of our Plan are publicized and spell out the conditions clearly. Other plans, which nlay receive a lot of publicity, have what we consider to be "hidden requirements," such as a requirement of 50-99 days for one quarter's seatime credit. The seaman receives a maximum of four quarters' credit for 200 days of seatime in one year. If he happens to sail for more than the 200 days during a specified year, he receives no credit whatsoever for the accumulated days over the 200day maximum. Another "hidden requirement" in one of the maritime industry wel­ fare plans provides that there can be no break in employment. This provision specifically means that if for some reason you are un­ employed for over 200 days in any period of three consecutive calendar years, after 1953, then you forfeit all previous credit that you could have built up. • 4—t This is being brought to the at­ can be delayed unnecessarily is the tention of tbe membership because following: A claim was filed on in comparing various plans, it is October 7, 1963 for the hospitaliza­ necessary to have all the facts and tion of a seaman's son and daugh­ details. As a matter of fact, it's ter. A request for the birth certifibetter to be able to receive a cer­ oates of both children was made by tain amount of money per month the Plan office, but only the birth for which the qualifications are certificate of the son was received. relatively easy, than it is to talk The claim involving the son was about a program providing a larger paid on Noven^ber 8, 1963. How­ amount of money—for which it is ever, to this date, the birth certifi­ next to impossible to meet the cate for the daughter has. not been qualifications. received and, therefore, the Plan The record of the SIU shows still is unable to pay the benefit that we have the best pension plan for the daughter. in the maritime industry, pay the It is to the advantage of both the highest amount of money monthly seaman and the Welfare Plan of­ and have maintained this pension plan longer than any other or­ fice to have each individual, when ganization in the maritime industry. submitting a claim, fill out tlie claim form in its entirety. He 4" 4» J" Proper Filing Of Claims: The should submit with the claim form, Welfare Plan, at the present time, if such papei-s are not already on has a large number of uncompleted file at the Plan office, the neces­ claims on hand for the various sary documents such as a marriage benefits to which the membership certiAcate, birth certificate, enroll­ of our Union is entitled. However, ment-beneficiary card, etc. This prior to being able to make pay­ will enable the Welfare Plan office ment, the Welfare Plan must have to process the claim ipuch faster, the necessary forms, required by reduces a lot of unnecessary work law, completedin detail. Every and correspondence in the Plan member is therefore cautioned to office, and thereby saves additional see that he has an up-to-date en­ expense, for this money can be rollment-beneficiary card, as well better utilized to pay for additional as a copy of his marriage certifi­ benefits. cate, on file with the Plan office. If Seafarers and their families An example of a claim that has will follow these simple proce­ not been completed is one for a dures, benefit claims can be proc­ seaman who filed for a maternity essed and paid more promptly at benefit on August 13, 1963 for the all times. birth of a daughter on January 20, 1963. Although the Plan office has contacted the home this seaman Any SIU member who feels on three separate occasions since there is an unnecessary delay he filed the claim last August, no in the processing of any wel­ marriage certificate has been pro­ fare or pension claims shoved vided to the Plan office." As a re­ immediately call this to the sult, the maternity claim is still attention of the Secretar.vpending. Since that time, a hospi­ Treasurer at headquarters, by tal bill has-been submitted for the certified mail, return receipt same baby^ and this claim is also requested. Any delay in the being held up pending receipt of •processing of a claim Is usu­ a marriage certificate. ally due to the absence of nec­ Another example of how a claim essary information or docu­ ments which are required be­ fore a claim can be processed. However, if there is any delay in an individual case, a letter describing the situation will result In immediate attentio i to the matter. Hi TUe HOSPITAL CAU&UMU imEVlAinY/ �Pare SSs By E. B. McAuley, West Coast Representative Good Shipping Buoys Coast Outioolc SEAFARERS ttmauy U, MM LOG President Hails US Ship Role Dad's Got Tlie Watch WASHINGTON — President Shipping has been fairly good in San Francisco for the first few Johnson has hailed the role of the weeks of 1964. We also paid off quite a few ships for the period, in­ US flag-fleet in aiding the US cluding the SS Transorleans after a two-montih trip. She is now headed balance of payments and has de­ back to the East Coast with a shipment of molasses. The SS Beloit clared that the US merchant Victory also paid off recently and is heading lor Djakarta with a load fleet's share of this country's trade of bagged rice. The Beloit Victory is the second American ship to load "must be increased" from its pres­ in the Port of Sacramento. The SS Fairport and thfe SS Wild Ranger ent level of ten percent. are due to be paid off within the next week. The President called the role of The President Wilson, along with three Matson Line freighters, was the US fleet in the balance of pay­ struck tor a brief period by the Marine Engineers Beneficial Associa­ ments "a major one" and lamented tion. The strike, which received the full support of the West Coast that its present level of carriage SlU, ended on January 19, when the Wilson sailed out of San Fran­ was only ten percent. He said that cisco. In regard to Matson Line, the Federal Government has just filed to meet the challenge of foreign a suit a^rainst the controlling interests of the company, charging that competition, efficient vessels of ad­ Matson has a monopoly on 80 percent of the cargo from the mainland vanced design with low operating costs are needed. to Hawaii. Application of automation to One of the oldtimers who's on the beach out here is the "Smilin' Visiting headquarters to register and take his family to the ocean-going ships will substantially Bosun"—Mike Rossi. He last sailed as carpenter on the Calmar Lines* nearby SIU clinic, Seafarer Rooul iglesio poses with the reduce operating costs, he added, SS Flomar. Bob Young is on the beach waiting for a 3rd cook's job, so "that we can meet competition youngsters. The younger generation (l-r) Includes Raoul, and Herb Hutchins is ready to throw in for a steward's job. Steve offered by flags of other nations, Jr., 20 months, and Elizabeth, 9; Angelina, 6, and Megdalla, Thayer, who's known as the "Santa • Claus of the Far East," is bosun on the SS Gold Stream, is now an SIU and we can still pay better salaries 8. Iglesia ships In the deck gang and .was on the Steel the SS Fairport. He's been the ship and should be taking on a to our own seamen." Traveler (Isthmian) last trip. "A strong merchant marine is a serang on there for the last two full SIU crew late this week after guarantee of national security," the years. coming out of the Todd Shipyard. President continued, "and a American President Lines ran The vessel has been in the yard for guarantee of economic stability." into some trouble whep the Na­ the last eleven months. The overall The chief exective made his re­ tional Labor Relation Board found picture in Wilmington for the next marks on the American shipping the company guilty of unfair labor few weeks is that shipping here industry while addressing industry practices. APL was charged with should be fairly good. officials at a shipbuilding cere­ using stalling tactics in an attempt We're also happy to announce mony in the Gulf last week. Earl­ By Al Tanner, Vice-President, Great Lakes to forestall a election among its that "Blackie" Ellis, the SUP agent, ier, he requested the Navy and office employees who wish to be has been reelected as president of Commerce Departments to provide represented by Local 3, Office and the Southern California Maritime him with a report and recommenda­ Spring Cleaning In January: With the slack-off of shipping, the Professional Employees. Local 3 is Port Council. The voting on this tions on the means to avoid depre­ affiliated with the Office Employees was conducted a feW days ago. ciation in our maritime strength. Union has the opportunity to give the various union halls on the Lakes International Union. The latest His request was embodied in a a real face-lifting. Headquarters in Detroit has been completely painted Eddie (Red) Lane dropped by thff word is that APL has appealed the Wilmington Hall for a few minutes letter sent to a shipbuilding in­ so far, ahd renovating of the hall is taking place in order to better N L R B's unfair labor practice the other day to see a few old dustry official who had stressed service the membership and to improve the present facilities by mak­ charge. siiipmates. "Red" has been under the aging character of the US fleet. ing their home-away-from-home more comfortable. The winter season "Chess and Checker Club" meets daily in Detroit, The good news in Wilmington is the weather for the past few weeks ' and rumor has it that Joe Polwika, Louie Basso and Thomas Macthat the SS Penn Sailor, formerly and he said that visiting the hall Namara are the big winners. Jackie Hall recently returned from a and seeing some of his buddies foreign trip on the SS Olga. His plans are to remain on the beach for gave him a big boost. Some of the the winter months. Jackie appeared on the Detroit scene with all other oldtimers on the beach here the usual paraphernalia from a Far East trip: sampan hat. Japanese are Eddie Pritchard and Browing transistor radio, French bicycle and a mynah bird from Bombay, but Wilamoski. no tattoos. In Seattle, shipping is really Clarifications Committee: With the signing of the new Great Lakes starting to pick up. The forecast.is standard agreement, the Clarifications Committee was formed, com­ Action in the marketplace offers posed of three Union representatives and three company representa­ UNION CITY. NJ —Seafarers far continued good shipping there for I^he next few weeks. The Robin a method for trade unionists to as­ tives. Their function is to clarify any areas not completely spelled and all trade unionists have again been urged to boycott the products Kirk and the Robin Hood paid off sist each other in their campaign out in the contract. The Committee program is proving very success­ of the Stitzel-Weller Distilling at Seattle last week and the crew- for decent wages and better con­ ful. Situations arise daily on board ship that are completely new to Company, makers of Old Fitzger­ members on both ships said that ditions. the industry due to modernizing of many ships. With the* forming of Seafarers and their families are the Clarifications Committee, amicable settlements in areas of dispute ald, Cabin Still, Old Elk, and the trips went very smoothly. Two of the oldtimers who are on urged to support a consumer boy­ are being reached. W. L. Weller bourbons. An intensive education program the beach in Seattle are Lee Everett cott by trade unionists against Pringle Barge Line: The National Labor Relations Board has sent has been begun at the headquar­ and Bill Wells. Also on the beach various companies whose products mailing to all unlicensed personnel in this company. The mailing ters here of the AFL-CIO Distil­ now after a good trip on the SS are produced under non-union contained a notice from the Government agency ordering the company lery, Rectifying, Wine & Allied Olga is Andy Reasko. Andy was conditions, or which are "unfair to cease and desist from^any threatening, intimidating, and coercive Workers to inform consumers and chief cook on this ship and judging to labv.r." (This listing carries the activities. Several men were fired from the Pringle Barge Line on promote a nationwide boycott of from the smiling faces and com­ name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ borderline issues. All unlicensed personnel working for this company ments of the other SIU men aboard, volved, and will be amended from the anti-labor company. now realize that they have the full backing of the SIU. The union's campaign has the must have done a good job keeping time to time.) At present, our organizers are in the field contacting Prjngle Barge Eastern Air Lines endorsement of the AFL-CIO and the men well fed and contented. employees at their homes, in order to assure them a manually-con­ (Flight Engineers) its affiliated departments, includ­ ducted ballot in the apring. £ ^ ^ ing the Maritime Trades Depart­ City Cab Company: Members of Local 11, Transportation Services H. I. Siegel ment, which voted full support of & Allied Workers, have been conducting a successful strike against "HIS" brand men's clothes tho Distillery Workers' beef at the City Cab Company, which employs approximately 200 drivers. (Amalgamated Clothing Workers) Negotiations are being conducted at State Mediation Board offices in their biennial conventions in New York last November. The Distillery til" Detroit, with the company and the union deadlocked over welfare "Judy Bond" Blouses Union is affiliated with the MTD. issues. The company refuses to accept any responsibility regarding (Int'l Ladies Garment Workers) In its strike against Stitzelhospitalization for its workers. 3" it 4" Weller, the DRW cites the fact that Shipping Picture For 1964: From all indications, SIU members on Sears. Roebuck Company the company provoked a walkout the Great Lakes can look forward to a good shipping season in 1964. Retail stores & products in 1961 by rejecting union pro­ It's understood that the Gartland Steamship Company will add to (Retail Clerks) posals for a new contract and call­ its fleet. Boland-& Cornelius .has sold the. Dow Chemical, but is re­ ing for a rollback in conditions placing her with a larger vessel, purchased from the Hutchinson fleet. Stitzei-WeUer Distilleries established during nearly 20 years Seniority lists are in the process of compilation and due to the "Did Fitzgerald." "Old Elk" of contractual relations. The com­ late closing of navigation in 1963, there are still some vessels in the "Cabin Still," «W. L. Weller" pany then maneuvered to install a process of lay-up. Our larger fleets have yet to submit their complete Bourbon whiskeys new scab union at the plant. lay-up lists. This will, of necessity, delay mailing of the seniority lists. (Distillery Workers) A decision by the National Labor The Peter Reiss is on the winter run, crewed on a company senior­ 4i 4> 4* Relations Board upheld the em­ ity basis, with first priority going to her regular crewmembers. Vacan­ J. R. Simplot Potato Co. ployer in pncouraging a new bar­ cies not claimed by regular crewmembers have been filled by men Frozen potato products gaining representative at the plant. with Reiss seniority who have submitted written requests to fill these (Grain Millers) Some 200 members of the DRW are lobs. Ice conditions have not beerl a factor in any loss of time. All 4" 4« 4" involved in the dispute against the SIU members sailing on the Peter Reiss are guaranteed a 15 percent Kingsport Press company at Shively, Ky. bonus on their wages by union contract. This is five percent over "World Book." "Chiidcraft" the summer sailing bonus rate. (Printing Pressmen) A greeting to ell hands With the merger of the Great Lakes Welfare Plan into the Sea­ (Typographers. Bookbinders) from 'Frisco Is offered by farers Welfare Plan and benefits being increased accordingly, welfare (Mi^-hinists. Stereotypers) Seafarers H. Connors payments to Seafarers in the hospital have increased, as compared 3> 3) 4< (left) and Herman Mora, to payments made in 1963. Headquarters has received many letters Grand Rapids Chair Co. who attended recent SlU from SIU members in USPHS hospitals voicing their- appreciation to Slumberland Products Co. Informational meeting for the Welfare Plan for the Christmas bonus. The brothers in the < hos­ Furniture and Bedding Seafarers lit that port. pital made good use of; this extra cash. ^ ; (United Furniture Workers) Tk&t&dtahs Face-Lifting For Lakes SIU Hails Distillers Hit Scab Bourbon p"' '• - DO NOT Buy .. '.6. ) i , ...i .i i • I '. '...., -••JI ,:.>l ••-'Vc?;! ''•ull �Janoary 24, IfMW SEAFARERS Pa*e Sevea LOG . Shipping Ruies By Lindsey Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area political Action In The Spotlight Politics has been the main topic of conversation amony Seafarers in several Gnlf Coast ports for the last couple of weelu. Louisiana SIU members voted January 11 in the Democratic runoff primary to determine the party's nominees for Governor and several seats In the state legislature. Some Seafarers who shipped out before election day took advantage of the opportunity to cast "absentee" ballots. John J. McKeithen, Louisiana Public Service Commissioner, upset heavily-favored deLesseps S. "Chep" Morrison, former Mayor of New Orleans and Ambassador to the Organization of American States. He won by a majority of slightly more than 40,000 votes out of a record total of neatly a million cast. .Both candidates had been labelled "acceptable" by the Louisiana AFL-CIO, although most trade union­ ists appeared to favor Morrison. AFL-CIO-backed candidates for the Louisiana legislature came through the primaries in good shape. It apepared labor had comfortable majorities in both the Senate and the House. The tri-parish area of Orleans, Jefferson and St. Bernard elected 9 Senators and 26 members of the House. Of this total, only three—two in the Senate and one in the House—were rated as unfriendly to oi^anized labor. In post-election statements, the Democratic nominee made plain his opposition to the so-called "right-to-work" law and declared himself as a friend of labor. As he did during the election, however, he expressed himself against civil rights legislation and would not pledge hmself in advance to support the Democratic presidential nominee to be chosen next Summer. In Houston, the Harris County AFL-CIO Council went on record to support the re-election of President Lyndon B. Johnson and US Sen­ ator Ralph W. Yarborough. The AFL-CIO Council also is pushing a campaign to get union members to pay their poll taxes and to reg­ ister to vote. Payment of poll taxes in Taxes—one of the last of the poll tax statest^is required between January 1 and January 31. The SIU is joining with other unions in the "Pay Your Poll Tax" cam­ paign. Union offices throughout the Houston area are serving, with official sanction, as centers where members, their families and friends may pay their taxes. The SIU Inland Boatmen's Union was certified by the National Labor Relations Board as collective bargaining representative for employees of Texas Marine Fueling Co. and bargaining on a contract for this tug fleet is expected to begin soon.. Shipping has been good throughout the Gulf Region. Rated jobs in the engine department have been particularly hard to fill. All Seafarers with the required time in the enginqroom should apply to the Coast Guard for their fireman-oiler-watertender endorsements. Patrolmen in any of the Gulf ports will be happy to assist qualified applicants. Seafarers on the beach in Houston include veteran 'electrician Bill Mitchell who is sprucing up his newly-purchased house and checking into the electrical contracting business in which he is a partner. He expects to take a trip as soon as the right job hits the board. Oldtimer Tom Barraciif has just received his second pension check and, on his frequent visits to the Houston hall, reports that he is enjoying life. Bill Joyner has been' trying to catch up on his fishing and hunting while waiting for his next ship out. Announcement by the Alabama State Docks that it is building a bulk vegetable oil handling facility was good news to Mobile Sea­ farers. The $1.5 million facility will handle soy bean, peanut, cotton­ seed and other vegetable oils from tank cars to storage tanks to ships. This should stimulate shippiing In the port. The monthly meeting schedule here in the Gulf has had to be changed, and will run as follows during February: Houston, February id, and New Orleans and Mobile, February 12. The New Orleans meeting date is being shifted from Tuesday until Wednesday because February 11 is Mardi Gras. Mobilian Jimmy Tanner vyho has been shipping out of Houston for the last several years was in New Orleans recently. He paid off and signed back on the Penn Challenger on which he is bosun. Among Seafarers on the beach in Mobile are Albert E. (Tony) Bourgot, who is recovering from a leg injury. He was on the Alcoa Roamer for five months before hitting the beach. Tony is quite a duck hunter and spends .a lot of time in the blinds if he happens to be ashore during the season. Harris E. (Booger) Phillips is relaxing on bis place at Satsunaa, Ala., after spending six months at the Ocean Ulla. He likes to spend his time between trips gardening and raising a ; couple of heifers for meat for his deep freezer. A. E. (Archie) Delaney, veteran electrician, has. been at home at Tillman's Corner because of the illness of his wife. Her condition is irpproving and Archie expects to get out again soon. Clarence W. Morse is vacation­ ing on the beach and enjoying Mobile's lively pre-Mardi Gras season. J. M. Foster, who spent the holidays at home In Mobile, showed up in New Orleans the other day. He says he will try to grab the first dayman's job that hits the board. George Burns came over to New Orleans from Tampa and says he is ready to go. Charles Barone, Tom Gladden and, Paul Carter are on the beach in Tampa and getting ready to go out again. Paul Brinson headed for Houston to register. In New Orleans, Ray Vaughan is back in the USPHS hospital for treatment of a leg injury suffered on the Mankato Victory. Percy Kennedy checked in with friends and relatives at Pearl River after paying off from a five-month trip on the Cathy. He signed back on for another. Norman Dubois, a first-rate steward department man, shipped on'the Del Rio for West Africa. While on-the beach Norman Voluhteeredi as usual, to help the food staff with such projects as the monthly. Maritime Trades Department luncheon in the New Orleans hall. The shipping rules estab­ lished under the agreement between the SIU and its con­ tracted operators clearly pro­ vide, as a part of the shipping procedure, that no seaman shall register for shipping in more than one port at the same time and that shipping cards issued in one port shall not be honored in any other port. Seafarers are again reininded that these provisions are designed to assure a fair and equitable procedure for filling jobs on SlU-contracted vessels. Any infractions of these rules should be reported to the Contract Department at headquarters. ThAtioHiitCdad^ By Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atlantic \ Blacklist Ship Now In Baltimore Our Baltimore brothers are geared to back up the ILA all the way, in its decision not to load the British vessel Tulse Hill which docked in Baltimore on January 21 to take on a load of American wheat ticketed for shipment back to Britain. This ship was originally on the Govern­ ment's Cuban blacklist. Among the fellows on the beach are John Breen, who's been ashore in Baltimore for quite a while. He was on the John B. Kulikundis while it was taking on bunkers at anchor in New York and, according to John, the first'thing he knew the vessel started to sink. Everything turned out all right except for John's appendix, which burst on him, and he had to be taken off the ship at Hoboken. He had a nice stay of about four months in the USPHS hospital in Staten Island but now he's up and around again and should be fit in a short time. Les Siegler is also on the beach in Baltimore and he has a pretty exciting tale to tell. Les says that he was on the Hercules Victory a few weeks ago, about 300 imles from Bermuda, when the ship's star­ board boiler blew up and a fire started in the economizer. The sweUs were pretty high and the first thing that occurred to Les was that if things got rough on board, they'd have a hell of a time getting a lifeboat launched. Fortunately, according to Les, this was not necessary, as the ship arrived in New York^ under tow about seven days later. was a member of the SIU for 20 NEW ORLEANS — The SIU, Another SIU member who's oh yearsifcefore he went on disability along with other AFL-CIO unions the beach in Baltimore is John pension in 1961. Some of you in the Greater New Orleans area, Eddins, who also experienced a guys must know him;, he signed has joined in supporting and ad­ fire aboard ship not too long ago off a Cities Service ship before vancing the educational and cul­ when the pumproom on the retiring in 1960. tural activities of this comanunity. Cities Service Baltimore caught Things should really pick up in The latest effort of the New Or- on fire. Unfortunately, Brother Norfolk when the Henry comes in leanjs AFL-CIO unions in this di­ Harry East was killed during the and puts on replacements. The rection was the announcement of mishap. John said that the crew Short Hills also should be taking support for the cultural programs went into action real fast and got on a full crew in Norfolk shortly. of the Louisiana State JUniversity. the blaze put out without too Ezekial Daniels, who sails engine The University's support was an­ much damage being done to the and has been with the SIU for 20 nounced at a Christmas party cere­ ship. years, came up from North mony at the SIU New Orleans Shipping out of New York has Carolina to register and drops hall during which the Community been fair so far in 1964. Eddie around the hall almost every day. Service Award of the Greater New Anderson is on the beach here in Bob Wroton, one of those lucky Orleans AFL-CIO was presented New York waiting for a chief elec­ boys who was in Japan fw 70 to the University's chancellor, Dr. trician's job to the Far East. days courtesy of the SS ZephyrHomer L. Hitt. The award was "Andy" was up in Boston for the hills is also registered now waiting presented b.v David Winstein, holidays and now is back ready to for another ship. Julie Sawyer is president of Musicians Local 174, ship. Fritzbert Stephen is also a another man on the beach waiting and Bill Moody, Seafarers Assist­ regular around headquarters for a "fit- for duty" so he can ant Safety Director, who is also these days. His last ship was the ship out again. He broke his handsecretary-treasurer of the New Or­ Alcoa Patriot, which got laid up while working on deck aboard the leans AFL-CIO. and gave him a chance to get Morning Light. Moody said that Dr. Hitt's lead­ home for the holidays. Congratu­ Local 922 of the Operating ership had made the University lations should go to Nick Dokeris Engineers has been on strike "an integral and indispensible part on the marriage of his daughter. of the economic, social and cul­ Nick had bee.i chief pumpman against the Cargill Grain Elevator tural life of our community." aboard the SS Thetis but he made in Norfolk since January 17, with Moody pointed out that Hitt had it ashore in time for the wedding 100 percent SIU support. We're helped to advance many of the ceremony. He says he feels like giving the engineers every as­ community's cultural activities in an old man since his youngest sistance possible. Shipping in Philadelphia is ex­ which the unions are interested, daughter got married. Shipping in Boston has been on pected to pick up again before among them the WYES Educa­ tional Television Foundation, The the slow bell, but things are ex­ long. The MTD and the SIU Cultural Attractions Fund, The pected to pick up quite a bit when played a big part in helping Local NASA Co-ordinating Committee the grain cargoes start moving. 25 of the Operating Engineers and the Planetarium and Museum You still see Tony Leva around win its strike against the Ameri­ the Boston hall quite a lot. He can Dredging Company after of Science and Industry. picketlines were up for about 14 weeks. Everyone around the Philly hall is glad that this beef turned out successfully. The Firemen's Union in Phila­ delphia has been on strike against the city for the last three months in a fight for a decent wage and fringe benefits. The MTD lias thrown its full support behind the union in this campaign. Some of the building trades unions in Philadelphia have been on strike against the ABC Contracting Company for six months. ABC is building a $1 million hotel in Lester, Pa., and has refused to hire any union labor. The MTD Port Council and the SIU have been assisting the Building Trades throughout this fight against a scab operation. Juan Lopez is on the beach in Philadelphia and the 62-year-old SIU veteran says he's waiting for another three years to go by so that he can retire on pension. Juan has four children, two of whom are sailing with the SIU, SIU lifeboat class No. 99 takes its turn before the camera one as a bosun and the other as an ordinary seaman. Another oldto mark "graduation"—completion of two-week training timer who's on the beach there is schedule. All of the men in the class earned Coast Guard Charlie Moss, who started sailing lifeboat tickets. Pictured (front, l-r): S. Friedman, Doug with the old ISU in 1919. He left Kaipio; ;niddle, John Bailie. Edward MoCann, Ernest Fernshippih(( for a while, retqrned to ondei, Horry Ormisfon; rear, Jim Colon, Mike Maestas, the SIU In 1945 and has been sailing continously ever since. James Ifox, M. Stewart and instructor Ami Bjornsson. New Orleans AFL-CIO Aids Civic Program Meet Lifeboat Class No. 99 �Page Eight SEAFARERS Juaurj 24. 1964 LOG liSPHS^poif Cifes Smoking Dangers Bi Cigarette Sales Constant BALTIMORE—A check of Seafarers' smoking habits a few days after the release of the Government study linking smoking to the occurrence of lung cancer shows no noticeable change in the pattern of cigarette sales at SIU Sea Chest stores here, in New Orleans, or in New York. * However, the three stores, cigarette smoking. heavy increase in S^a Chest sales spot-checked a week ago for The check in New York revealed of all types of tobacco, including an estimate of their tobacco sales that week, as compared to sales the week before the release of the USPHS study on January 11, showed that Seafarers were in­ creasing their consumption of pipe tobacco and cigars. The USPHS study indicated there was considerably less of a health hazard involved in puffing pipes and cigars than there is in that many heavy smokers, and smokers who combined their to­ bacco in two or three different var­ ieties, seemed to be buying cigars and pipe tobacco more regularly. None of the three ports reported a particularly noticeable trend to­ ward filter cigarettes as opposed to the allegedly more dangerous reg­ ular brands. New Orleans, however, noted a cigarettes. But the cause for the increase was laid to the fact that there were many more Seafarers than usual in the hall that week be­ cause of the monthly membership meeting. Nationally, cigarettes have held their own in sales, and no general decline is seen. But cigarette man­ ufacturers are stepping up re­ search, especially on filters. Union Solidarity At Baltimore Plant Mass picketing at the newly-organized Capitol Generator Company in Baltimore featured a block-long picketline by employees, Seafarers and members of other unions in the area. The SIU United Industrial Workers struck the company last fall after contract talks bogged down. The union won a National Labor Relations Board plant election earlier by a 20-5 count. '. By Bill Hall, Heodqiiorters Rep. end Robert Matthews, Vice-President, Contracts Transportation, Port Of Engagement-IL Some additional questions regarding transportation and the port of engagement have come up since the previous column in the LOG on this subject. The latest correspondence on this Item originated with Brother Frank Gonzales on the SS Eagle Voyager, and our answers are based on the inforination he furnished in his ori^nal communication. Question No. 1: Are the crewmembers who were picked up In foreign ports entitled to transportation to their original port of engagement as stated in the agreement? Answer; No, The transportation section of the agreement does not cover a port of engagement which Is outside of the continental United States. Reference: Standard Tanker Agreement, Article II, Section 55— Transportation and Paying Off Procedure—(b) "It is agreed that the articles shall terminate at the final port of discharge in the continental United States of America. If the final port of discharge is located in an area other than the area In the continental United States in which is located the port of engagement, first-class transportation shall be provided to only those men who leave the vessel, plus wages and sub­ sistence to port of engagement in continental United States, or at the seamen's option, cash equivalent of the actual cost of first class rail transportation shall be puid." -f (d) "For the purpose of this sec-' was granted at 6:30 PM. It was tion, the -continental United. States OT day, but the next morning, Fri­ shall be -divided into five areas— day, November 29, 0400 to 0800, Pacific Northwest; Oalifornia; At­ we put down OT and it was dis­ lantic Coast area, North of Cape puted, another ease of the ship Hatteras; Atlantic Coast area, safely anchored awaiting berth and" South of Cape Hatteras; and the pratique granted the previous Gulf Coast area." night. She shifted to berth at Question No. 2: On August 23, 1300, Friday afternoon. 1963, we pulled into Sasebo about Answer: In answer to questions 5 PM. The ship dropped the hook; 2 and 3, this is not mnsidered good pratique was granted at 5:45 PM. overtime as port time provisions Everyone not working was ashore do not apply until the vessel has by 6 PM. So we put down 1700 been awaiting a berth for a period to 2000 port time, and it was dis­ in excess of 24 hours. puted. The ship was at safe an­ Reference: Standaid Tanker chorage awaiting berth and Agreement, Article II, Section 33 pratique was granted. Question No. 3: On Thanksgiv­ —^Port Time. Commencement of ing Day, November 28, 1963, we Port Time, (e) "'Vessels laying at pulled into Yokosuka about 5:30 anchorage after obtaining quaran­ PM. The ship was cleared, pratique tine clearance shall be considered awaiting berth and port time pro­ visions shall apply after the ex­ piration of 24 hours except in cases Where the vessel is unable to proceed to a dock or other anchor­ age due to weather conditions or impediments to navigation." By Sidney Margolius Comparison Shop For A Sure Winner The business papers report that playing games in supermarkets has become the big activity right along with collecting trading stamps. These new supermarket games include "Hidden Treasure," "Spell C-A-S-H," "Split The Dollar," "The Price is Right," and so on. In most of these games, the check-out cashier gives you a card or token. If you get a series of four that make up a word like C-A-S-H or a series of numbers like "1964," you win anywhere from $1 to $100, depending on the game your supermarket features. In some of these games you have to dampen the card to reveal the magic word. It doesn't cost you anything to play; except, of course, the extra cost of the prizes and the promoters' fee which are added to the price of your food, and added whether you play or not. These games ought to be fun for your kids, and you might turn over the cards to them to wet, watch the magic word or numbers appear, and save to see if they get the others in the winning, series. But for grownups we've got another supermarket game for you to play, and you are guaranteed winnings. Any number can play and everyone who plays wins, not just a few.' This game is called "Supermarket Comparison Shopping—Find The Best Buys!" It can save you 10 to 20 percent of your food bill. The object of the game is to serve your family nutritious, appetizing meals at a cost of $4 to $6 a week for each pre-school child; $5 to $7 for subteens; $7 to $9 for teen-age girls and $8 to $10 for teen-age boys (de­ pending on age); $6 to $7 for Mother; and $7 to $9 for dear old Dad. Thus, for a family of four with two school children, you would try to get your weekly food bill as close to $25 a week as possible, and in no case over $32, or you're out of the game. This is just for food for the family, including lunches, but not including special foods and bev* erages for entertaining, or soaps, paper goods and other non-foods you may buy in a- supermarket. If you average about a dollar a day per person for food you are certr.;n to be a winner. Some weeks or months you may go over, but the average is what counts. If you go over one week you have a chance to catch up another week. A family of five should be able to beat the above costs-per-person by 5 percent, and a family of 6 by 10 percent, the US Agricultural Research Service esti.Tiates. Here is how you play Supermarket Comparison Shopping: (1) Each Thursday or Friday before you go shopping, you check the ads of local supermajrkets in the newspapers and their circulars to see what specials they are oiffering. You then plan your meals for a halfweek or even a full week ahead on the basis of these specials. This enables you to take advantage ot the more-abundant and thus lowerpriced foods which the stores are using as leaders. . The more you base your menus on the specials, the more you can uave. For example, a Stanford University study found that adver­ tised specials averaged 20 percent less than prices of nqn-specials. In general, advertised specials may reduce family food bills up to 10 percent. It has become especially important to look for specials nowadays, because the supermarkets themselves are secretly playing a game among themselves called "Get More Money From The Consumer." The present tendency of retailers Is to avoid a general price decrease when such important foods as beef are in heavy supply, but instead, to offer more hot specials on just several items, US Agriculture Department studies indicate. Planning meals on the basis of the week's specials also can save time and work in shopping and cooking. For example, this-winter you will find many specials on beef, pork and broilers. You can plan how to serve the week's specials on a particular cut in two different ways, and also for lunches. (2) Shop with a prepared list of the specials you are seeking. This avoids impulse buying and also gives you more time to dampen the "Spell C-A-S-H" cards. (3) Buy in, bulk to make even further savings in money and time. A whole ham usually costs less than the two halves bought separately. The whole loin of pork often costs 10 percent less than buying chops. (Incidentally, in buying pork during this season of. pork abundance, a recent study at the University of Wisconsin found that color is a good guide to quality. This study, as well as others, showed that dark meat is less acidic, juicier and loses less weight in cooking, the US Agriculture Department reports.) You also save by buying canned foods in the larger sizes. As juH one of many examples, you can pay as much as 1.4 cents an mmce for a small can of baked beans, and as little as .7 cents, an ounce for the contents of a large-size can. Especially avoid buying the eight-ounce or ','buffet size" cans currently being pushed by supermarkets. One big canner, urging stores to feature the eight-ounce size, reported that this is "one of the most profitable canned-goods items for tlje retailer." (4) Buy the raw form and simplest version of foods instead of proc­ essed. This "do-it-yourself" angle adds extra interest to' the game of "Supermarket Comparison Sho.piping." It givCs you a chance to see if you can cook any better than a factory. The potential financial rewards are large. For example, you will be able to provide lean meat for sandwiches at a cost of 60 to 80 cents a pound instead of paying, often, $1 to $1.50 a pound for cold cuts. Even fancy shapes affect the price of the same food. The New York State Extension Market Service found that packaged macaroni and spaghetti in conventional shapes cost 23 cents a pound. Fancy shapes cost as much as 42. Thus, if you save 15 percent of a $30-a-week fdoff bill, you can win $234 a year playing "Supermarket'Comparison Shopping!" ' ' i Clarification In the November. 15, 1963 issue of the LOG, the text of several clarifications to the standard freight agreement was reported by the Contract Department. Those already printed and the clarification below do not appear in the blue "Deep-Sea Sailor's SIU Handbook" carried on most ships, and should be noted accordingly. Section 57—2 (b)—Transporta­ tion and Paying Off Procedure. The vessel was operating between continental United States Gulf ports and ^uerto Rico on coast­ wise articles. During this period several seamen joined the vessel in Puerto Rico and remained in the vessel's employ for three or four months following. During their employment, the vessel pro­ ceeded to New York where for­ eign articles were signed and the vessel made a foreign voyage which terminated in New York. Subject seamen terminated serv­ ice with the vessel and- requested return transportation to their port of engagement in Puerto Rico. The vessel again signed foreign articles but did not re­ turn to Puerto Rico and made another foreign voyage. Question: Under tlie circum­ stances described above, are the seamen entitled to return trans­ portation from New York to their port of engagement in Puerto Rico? Answer: The Joint Clarification Committee unanimously agreed that in the circumstances de­ scribed above the seamen are entitled to return transportation to their ^ort i>f engagement in Puerto Rico. . . ;• ' i, 1 I �Nv JamurrM, MM SEAFARERS TumStam LOG GENERAL ELECTION INFORMATION FOR 1964 GOVERNOR U. S. CONGRES! STATE DEAOUNE FOR REGISTRATICN Frimary Date Runoff Primory Dote May 5 June 2 WllQIIRW No. efEUa Roprosont- Eloa otivos Sonato Alabama no 8 no Alaska no 1 no Aritona yos 3 yos Arkansas no Califomia yos Colasoda STATE LEGISLATURES Torm no ' Lower Housa Term Eloa no 4 no 4 March 1 4 10 4 40 2 Moy 1 2 28 2 80 2 July 10 i 17 4 • 4 20 4 4 18 4 4 General nealoii April 24 October 23 Feb. 1 Ho pro-registration in stole July 3 September 21 • 100 2 April 29 80 2 March 27 45 2 July 24 April 9 Aug. 11 Primory— Generoi— . Sept. 8 oa. 1, 1943 Oct. 1, 1944 September 10 Sept. 8 . yos 6 no 4 34 2 294 2 Noaninoting Conventions June 12 Oaober 10 •D—9th Wed. after Conv. •R—8th Wed. after Conv. Oslowara yos 1 yos 4 7 4 35 2 Noaniftoting Conventions July 31 state logislotirre July 25 Oaober 17 Aug. 15 Florida yos 12 yos 4 22 4 113 2 March 3 April 4 October 3 no yos Idaho no Illinois no Indiana lawn yos IW Kansas no Ksntucky no leuisiano 00 no 10 1 yos 'I May 24 54 2 205 2 July 24 May 2 May 2 4 13 •4 51 2 Sept. 3 Sept. 3 October 13 no 4 44 2 79 2 May 7 Augurt.1 Octobor 31 Aug. 4 yes 4 29 4 177 2 Jan. 27 March J 4 ' Oaober 5 Apr. 14 Apr. 14 Octobers May 5 May 5 4 25 4 100 2 «Aar. 24 2 29 4 108 2 Mar. 28 ' ifOes Moines: May 22 athers; May 23 dOctober 31 June '1 PWyonaioHe. Johnson, Shawnee & ports of Sedgewick Casunties: July 14 elsewhere; July 24 dWyondotte, Johnson, Shawnee & ports of Seaigewick Counties: Oaober 13—elsewhere: October 23 Aug. 4 March 28 September 5 May 24 Juno 24 i yes 2 40 4 125 2 June 2au no 4 no 4 no 2 April 1 yos '4 39 4 105 4 May 29 no Oct. 3 April 4 1 Mains Sept. 9 May 24 .4 1 7 1 May 5 b no yos 7 ' no 24 II June 2 June 2 Oaober 14 Connxtkirt Hawaii Aug. 11 July 28 Augurt 19 • Gsorsia Presldentiol Preferential Primary Torm 4 , Primary For Pell Tax Payment Final r lllfvf Eloa yos/ 4 no Uppor House 4 34 151 2 2 Oaober 5 July 25 April 1 varies by towns and cities; rogistrotion permitted on election day in rural towns Aug. 29 June 15 March 9 Counties of Boltimore, Counties of 8altimore, Allegheny, Anne Arundel, Allegheny, Anne Arundel, PriaKe Georges, Dorchester Prince Georges, Dorchester, Frederick & Washington Frederick & Woshingtasn: Sept. 22— Apr. 18—others: Apr. 20 others; Sept. 21' Moy 19 Moy 19 Sept. 15 Apr. 28 Maryland yes i no 14 no 4 no •4 MassachussNs yos 12 yos 2 40 2 240 2 July 28 Michigan yos 19 yos 2 38 4 110 2 June 14 Oaober 5 Aug. 4 Minmsota yos 8 no 4 no 4 135 2 July 14 pAaigust IB ifOctober 13 Sept. 8 Mississippi yos 5 no 4 no 4 no 4 April 3 May 2 July 3 Mistoori yos 10 yos 4 17 4 142 2 AprH 28 yos 2 yos 4 28 4 1 94 2 April 23 April 17- September 18 June 2 March 13 dlincoln, Omoho: Moy 1 others: May 2 dLincoln, Omaha: Oa. 23 athers: Oa. 24 May 12 July 18 September 24 Sept. 1 Name Must Be On Checklist Cities: Aug. 29 Cities: Oa. 24 Towns over 4,500: Sept. 5 Towns: Oa. 31 Others vary Others vary Sept. 8 March 10 April 21, Montana Nobraska Novadd yos 3 yos 2- yes I no 4 49 Unicomorol % for 2 yoors; Vi for 4 years 9 4 37 2 • Now Hampshifo 'no Now Jorsoy yos 15 Nsw Moxico yos 2 August 14 July 4 * Feb. 1 #St. Louis, Oaober 9 #St. louts, July 10, Kansas . Kansas City, Oaober 7 City, July 8, Other dries Other cities over 10,(K>0, over 10,000, July 3 October 5 July 15 July 10 (lnds.| Sept. 24 October 2 June 2 2 24 2 400 2 no 4 no 4 no 2 March 12 March 12 September 24 April 21 yos 2 14 - 4 44 2 March 24 April 13 October 5 May 12 Naw York yos 41 no 4 North Carolina no 11 yos 4 North Dakota yes Ohio yes yes (short term) ' 58 2 150 2 50 2 120 2 Primary for Presldentiol electors Sept. 1 Aug. 4 yos • June 23 May 12 Dates Set At 1944 Session of State Legislature March 20 yos 2 25 4 109 2 May 21 24 no 4 14 4 137 2 Feb. 5 4 no 4' 44 4 109 2 May 14 '| .Registration Not Required Feb. 28 . Odober 24 May 30 - June 27 June 30 FMarch 24 #September 24 May 5 April 24 October 23 May 5 Moy 5 May 24 Ccogon no 4 no 4 15 4 40 2 March 4 April 14 Oaober 3 May 15 Moy 15 Pennsylvania yos 27 no 4 25 4 210 2 Feb. 24 March 9 September 14 April 28 April 28 Rhodo Island yos 2 yos 2 • 44' 2 100 2 Juno 30 July 17 September 4 Sept. 15 South Carofina no 4 no 4 23 4 124 2 JAoy 11 Oaober 5 June 9 no 2 yos 2 35 2 75 2 April 18 May 13 October 14 June 2 yos (21 9 no 4 33 2 99 2 Juno 8 July 4 Oaober 3 Aug. 4 South Dakota Tannossoo Taxat yos Utah yos Vormont yos 1 Virgiria yos Washingfon yos. Wost Virginia yos 23 yos 2 14 4 yos yos • 4 14 4 2 30 2 10 no 4 no 4 no 7 yes 4 24 4 99 2 5 yes • 4 14 4 100 2 150 2 March 31 Sept. 1 Oaober 31 Aug. 11 2 July 29 Sept. 5 October 31 Sept. 8 2 April 15 June 13 Oaober 3 July 13 Aug. 15 oaober 3 Sept. 15 Feb. 1 April 11 Oaober 3 May 12 Moy 12 FMilwaukee: Oct. 14 others: Oct. 21 Sept. 8 April 7 100 2 July 14 41 2 July "9 Aug. 3 October 19 Aug. 18 April 4 Morch 21 September 18 May 5 yos 1 no District of Columbia oloctimi of convontion dologatas and mombors of party committoos mtH yM «•!. July 14 PMilwaukee: Aug. 19 others: Aug. 24 Wyoming *CMNMcticwti CMTMlto* May 2 #rew«, KMMI. Mtwiiif, AUMMH, N«brMh«, Obi* mn4 WiM*iwtn tmt Nqvir* Btatowirf* June 4 - 44 yos 13 May 2 June 2 244 10 4 Jan. 31 - , Feb. 3 yos 14 Poll Tox Receipt necessary— no registration June 23 2 Wisconsin 2 ' 3rd Thursday after State Convention - Aug. 18 Moy 5 , l(<#leviiieiie—fenerel tUdtM fof atot* efficvrt March 3, 19^^ Seafareirs are urged to clip out and post this copy of the voting suuimary for all state elections in 1964, so that friends and shipmates can check in ; advance on procedures for registration and voting ill their vlipme states^, '' m �' • Page Ten SEAFARERS LOG i s V JunuiT U, 199* CHAMBER NIXES ANTI-STRIKE PLAN WASHINGTON—You have to wade through the entire "labor program" of the US QUESTION: Do you feel It ti Important for Seafarers to Chamber of Commerce to find a single ina^or item where the business organization and be able to swim? US unions seem to be in agreement. The Chamber says it too believes free collective bar­ gaining should be encouraged, Joe Green: Certainly, I feel it Is Dave Morton: It's a must. I and compulsory arbitration protect job opportunities" since a and favors maintenance of "state very important. You're apt to get learned in the Navy, when you had $1.25 wage floor would make their control," should be opposed. dumped in the to be able to This is the final point on , the employment "too costly." • Favors state laws prohibiting C of C agenda and is the only one • Favors curtailment of the the union shop and opposes repeal which matches anything on US Employment Service and of Sec. 14b of the Taft-Hartley labor's program. denying its resources to persons Act. The balance of the Chamber's who are already employed. • Asks retention of the na­ program, as announced by Presi-' • Opposes Federal standards tional'emergent^ strike provisions dent Edwin P. Neilan, a Delaware bank president, amounts to a for unemployment compensation of Taft-HarUey. familiar recital. Neilan says his group: • Opposes a shorter workweek, but favors increased productivity and lower prices. • Favors repeal of the WalshHealey and Davis-Bacon Acts, which set minimum wage stand­ ards on Government contracts and NEW'YORK—There are only two more College Entrance construction. • Favors a bill by Rep. Phil M. Examinations scheduled this year which qualified Seafarers Landrum (D-Ga.) to strip the Na­ or their children can take as part of the competition for the tional Labor Relations Board of five SIU scholarship awards jurisdiction over unfair labor to be given in 1964. Qualified given since the program began In pi actices and transfer this author­ 1953. ity to the Federal courts. This, the applicants are urged to take The winners are chosen by a Chamber said, will "promote in­ the .earliest exam, on March 7, so panel of leading university educa­ that the results will be available dustrial peace." tors and administrators on the ba­ well in advance of tlie judging. sis of their high school records and • Endorses a bill by Rep. David The competition for the $6,000 T. Martin (R-Neb.) to put unions awards, which may be used to at­ scholastic attainments. under anti-trust laws, prohibit a tend any accredited college or uni­ Besides the March 7 test, an union from representing em­ versity in the US or its possessions, exam is also scheduled on May 2. ployees of more than one company for study in any field, is open to The nationwide exams are given at in an industry, and prohibit "any qualified Seafarers who have a testing centers all over the coun­ featherbedding practice." minimum of three years seatime on try. Previous tests were held on • Opposes extension of Federal SlU-contracted vessels, or to chil­ December 7 and January 11. Seafarers and members of SIU wage-hour protection to employ­ dren whose fathers meet the seaees of hotels, motels, restaurants time requirement. At least one families who are Interested in com­ and laundries. The Chamber of annual award is reserved for a peting for the 1964 awards should contact the nearest SIU port office Commerce said it opposes a mini­ Seafarer. mum wage for these groups "to Fifty-three awards have been for information and should make immediate arrangements to take a CEEB test. To register for the tests, write to the College Entrance Examination Board at Box 592, Princeton, NJ, or Box 1®25, Berke­ ley, Calif., well in advance. The judging for the five annual SIU awards is expected to take By Joseph B. Logue, MD,. Medical Director place late in May, as in previous years. Urge Early Bid On Exams For '64 SlU Scholarships A Frightening Experience For Aih There is probably no sound that strikes greater terror into the heart of a parent than the hoarse rasping of the child with "croup." Any parent who has been awakened in the dead of night to this sound will never forget it, and the child will remember it as a frightening experi­ ence the rest of its life. "Croup" is not a disease but the word describes the cough and gasp­ ing of a child with an infection in the area of the vocal cords In the . neck. The child may have a cold above, or a chest condition below it, but the croupy cough is a manifestation of the throat condition itself. It is one of the most distressing problems of childhood. The exact cause of this condition has not definitely been determined. Possibly it's one of the viruses. Many of the bacteria have been suspect at one time or another, but no positive cause has been estab­ lished. The appearance of "croup" suddenly in all areas of a city the same night has caused some to relate it to the weather or other environ­ mental change. Also, some children seem to be more susceptible to croup than others. The child has usually gone to bed apparently healthy. Then, sud­ denly, out of a deep sleep, the deep, rasping hoarse "crow" develops. The youngster is fighting for breath and is in a state of panic. The neck spaces contract and the rib cage shows effort to pull in some air. Usually the child fights anything one tries to do. The fear of suffoca­ tion or strangling is powerful, and the harder the child fights for breath, the more difficult it is to breathe. Supersaturated moist air appears to offer the most immediate relief. This is often available in the bathroom from the hot water in the shower. The bathroom can be saturated in a few minutes, and after 10 or 15 minutes in the room the child has inhaled sufficient moist air to loosen the tough secretions in the airway so that the child can cough and get some relief. Warm honey or any supersweet syrup will help, as will vomiting, which by reflex action helps to loosen the secretions. After the initial attack is over, cool moist air seems to be better. This has led to the use of cool moisture rather than hot in croup-tents. Often simply opening the window to the night moist air will be bene­ ficial. Antibiotics seem to be of little value except where secondary infec­ tion is present. They take too long for any immediate help. Antihis­ tamines may dry out the throat secretions even more and are not help­ ful. The old home remedies such as steam, honey, syrup and comfort seem to the best immediate help. They usually get the child to breathing more conffortably. It would be better to prevent the con'dition but,'at the present; this Is not yet possible, according to Dr. William A. MacCall, writing for the Group Health Association of America, Inc. drink at any time, and that's when you have an edge if you know how to swim and can g^t around in the water. I, myself, am a very good swimmer, I used to be a water and afloat in an safety instructor In the Navy. 4" 4" 4" "• Leonard Olbrantz: I don't think it makes much difference. I can swim a little, but with a lifejacket it is not really necessary, I ima­ gine most • Sea­ farers can swim, but at sea I don't think the swim­ mer has much over the nonswimmer. The ocean is just too big for it to make any difference, if swim at least 75 yards, just to be able to get away from the suction of a sinking ship. I think It is very Important, just from the stand­ point of being able to stay up emergency. 4> 4< 4 4> 4> 4> George Washington: Although I can't swfm well, I think it is a nec­ essity, The only time I have had to swim was dur­ ing boat drills, but I am glad I can just in case. I suppose you would be sur­ prised at how few Seafarers can swim. Most of the men never learned or didn't bother when they had the chance. Wallace Roat: Yes, I think any Carlos Figueroa: No, I don't think it Is important at all. If a man going to sea should be able to swim. Know­ Seafarer can swim ing how to swim and he is forced could make the to leave the ship difference if you for some reason, have to abandon where Is he go­ ship and stay ing to go? Most afloat long of the time we enough to be are too far from picked UP'. A nonany port to be swimmer is too able to swim to likely to go to it, so what good is swimming? I could swim a little, pieces if he has to leave the ship and is unfamiliar with the water. I suppose, in an emergency. By Fred Stewart & Ed Mooney Headquarters Representatives SIU MEMBEBSHIP r,2iMEETINGS NEW YORK, December 2—Chairman, Earl Shepard;. Secretary, Edward X. Mooney; Reading Clerk, William Hall. Minutes of aU, previous port meetings accepted. Port' Agent's report on ship­ ping, clinics and blood bank accepted. Pfesident's report on AFL-CIO and MTD conventions,^ l.ausche bill and holiday dinners was accepted. Organiring report on Peninsular Navigation Company, new bulk carrier construction. Government C-4s and new tanker company accepted. Report on contracts covering vessel paid off in Japan, dismissal of NMU complaint re ST Manhattan, various ship trades and corporate changes in Cities Service was accepted. Secretary-Treasurer's report on holiday payments, welfare corporations, quarterly financial committee. Sea Chest suit and Bull Line situation carried. Wel­ fare services report presented. Meeting excuses referred to dispatcher. Auditor's reports accepted. Resolution proposing Increase in - membership dues accepted and carried. J. Sumpter elected as mem­ ber of quarterly financial committee. Total present: 473. 4" 4" 4» 4" 4' 4" ' PHILADELPHIA, December 3—Chair­ man, BUI Hall; Secretary, Frank Drozak; Reading Clerk, Charles Stansbury. Min­ utes of previous meetings in all ports accepted. Port Agent's report on ship­ ping, blood bank and upgrading was carried. November reports by the Presi­ dent and Secretary-Treasurer were ac­ cepted. Auditor's reports accftpted. Res­ olution proposing Increase In dues ac­ cepted. F. Hummel elected to quarterly financial committee. Total present: 63. BALTIMORE, December 4—Chairman, Bill Hall; Secretary,, Oaetano Busclgllo; Reading Clerk, Rex E. Dickey. Minutes of all previous meetings in all ports ac­ cepted. Port Agent's report on shipping, deaths of various members, blood bank, holiday dinners and quarterly financial committee accepted. President's Novem­ ber report accepted. Secretary-Treasur­ er's report for November accepted. Meet­ ing excuses referred to dispatcher. Aud­ itor's reports accepted. Resolution pro­ posing dues increase accepted. George Litchfield elected to quarterly financial committee. Total present: 21S. Use Common Sense IVIeeting Rules Every day, at sea or in poti, SIU ships' crews gather together in shipboard meetings. Like our meetings ashore, these meetings are all part of the same process. This Is where Seafarers bring their opin­ ions and experiences directly to bear on the functioning of the Union. How these meetings are conducted is all-important, and knowing the rules sometimes can count for just as much in a Seafarer's life as knowing the skills his job calls for. Every Seafarer should become familiar with the standard meeting rules, so that he is fully competent at hitting the deck and chairing a meeting. A heads-up membershp and a wide-awake crew is a guarantee of business in a truly demo­ cratic fashion. Aboard ship, the presence of a quorum i^ no problem, inasmuch, as all erewmembers not on watch attend the meeting. The meetings can be held on a fixed schedule or as necessary , on a periodic basis to take care of the ship's routine business. Meetings should be held at the call of the ship's delegate or "of a majority of the erewmembers with reasonable notice in any case. Orderly procedures are essential. Special meetings should be called when any disputes between in­ dividuals or departments arise that cannot be settled by the depart­ mental delegates. If the dispute is entirely within one department, a meeting of all hands in that department only should be called. The other departments and personnel on the ship should not be involved. The best procedure is to fix an hour at which the greatest majority of the crew is off duty. Shipboard meetings are like all. others, and need an agenda—^n order of business—to keep things moving, and to avoid omitting neces­ sary business. While the procedures at shoreside meetings may seem cumbersome, they are necessary where large groups get together. Ship's meetings can be less formal, but should include as a minimum the election of meeting officers, reports of delegates and committees, action on old and new business and a period of "good and welfare." This is a time to make suggestions, comment on action taken or just to let off steam. • Above all, at any meeting, recognize that the chairman Is the fellow who should be conducting the meeting. Every member has a right to speak, but no one has a right to infringe on the rights of others. If everyone started sounding off at once every time a rdport or pro­ posal is made, nothing would ever be accomplished. The making of a motion is the way to start discussion on any point of the agenda or any issue that arises aboard the ship. After that, keep to the point,, try to be brief, convince with facfi and don't become personal in any discussion or debate. Engaging In personalities is the surest way to nowhere Personal comments may draw a laugh, but they don't solve anything. �lUMVTttlUt SEAFARERS LOG Pare Elerea 'One For Yoif,..One For Me...' PRODUCTIVE SESSION SEEN — The second session of Congress "will produce more important legislation than did the one just fin­ ished," AFL-CIO Legislative Director Aruirew J. Biemiller predicted in a network radio interview. Labor has a "primary concern" in legislation attacking the problem of unemployment, Biemiller sai( ., including the key tax cut and civil rights bills. He also said he feels "very strongly" that a Social Se­ curity hospital care for the aged bill will pass "this year." Among other major goals, he said, labor "will put a lot of effort" Into pressing for a renewal of the accelerated public works program. The basic reason Congress hasn't moved faster on the legislative front, Biemiller said, has been the "hampering rules" and "structure" of Congress, rather than deficiencies of leadership. The AFL-CIO is "clearly on record," he said, "for a thorough overhauling of the pro­ cedures of both houses of Congress." "The idea that the chairman of the House Rules Committee can just arbitrarily hold back a civil rights bill—and probably would still be holding it back if it hadn't been that 175 signatures were gathered on a discharge petition—is ridiculous," Biemiller declared. The Senate, under its rules, can be tied up "interminably," he noted. Labor would like to see "some very drastic changes made," he declaredj including "consideration as to whether seniority is the best system of naming committee chairmen." Asked to evaluate President Johnson's performance during his first weeks in office, the AFL-CIO spokesman replied: "We think he has performed very well Indeed. We are convinced that he is quite serious in trying to forward the programs which the Kennedy Administration had started. ... He is an excellent practi­ tioner of the legislative art and we can expect to see the White House, if anything, being more effective on Capitol Hill." Biemiller said that "one of the reasons" he believes the Social Se­ curity hospital care bill will be passed "is that in practically every speech Pres. Johnson made while he was Vice-President, he made a strong reference to the need for a medicare bill and I believe that this bill is now set to get out of the House Ways & Means Committee." As for the President's "economy" statements, Biemiller said: "I don't think Pres. Johnson is off on any wild slashing binge as some members of Congress would like to see him do." Curtailment in-cer­ tain areas, however, makes it "all the more necessary that there be additional programs in the field of social needs," he said. A reduction in the workweek, he added, "has to be considered" because "automation is costing jobs." Part of the "unfinished busi­ ness" before Congress, he said, is also extension of coverage under the wage-hour law. Immediate passage of a sound tax cut bill, Bie­ miller declared, can create "about 2 million jobs" over the next several years. But he stressed that "tot^l government expenditures must be maintained, in fact increased, if we are to make a really serious dent in the unemployment picture." ^ ^ It THEY MUST NEED THE MONEY—Pity the poor oil millionaires. Something prevents them from enjoying a privilege most of us exer­ cise — that is, paying taxes on a good chunk of our income. That matchless pleasure is denied some of the oil men. Sen. Paul Douglas (D.-Ill.) recently revealed that one oil operator with an income of $28.7 million didn't pay a penny in taxes. Another with $4 million income and one with $1.5 million paid nothing in taxes. One with $4.5 million paid 7.9 percent in taxes; one with $2.2 million paid 8.4 percent, and-one with $1.3 million paid 6.9 percent. The per­ centage paid by those who shelled out anything at all is far less than that paid by the average American with a wife and two children and an annual income of $5,000, Senator Douglas said. Insurance companies in Massa­ chusetts are barred from cancelling policies for failure to pay pre­ miums until ^1 days after a strike is ended, as result of state legisla­ tion. urged by the Insurance Work­ ers. The legislature passed and the governor has just signed a new law prohibiting cancellation of a policy for nonpayment of premiums dur­ ing a strike of insurance agents. Enactment is expected to set a precedent for other states. t i Substantial rate increases for performers in filmed and taped TV commercials are provided in a new agreement reached by the Screen Actors Guild and the Tele­ vision & Radio Artists in joint ne­ gotiations with national adverti­ sers, agencies and producers. Pay hikes for actors, singers, an; > nouncers and stuntmen apply to 1 .both program commerei.?ls and vrspot coramercialSi Payment in Ten years ago, Congress was the battle­ ground in the fight by American maritime unions and US-flag shipping interests for the Cargo Preference Act — the "permanent" 50-50 law of the United States. The "permanent" law went on the statute books late in 1954 because a "temporary" measure enacted several years earlier re­ quired periodic renewal by Congress*. Each time the legislation to renew the temporary 50-50 act came up, a donnybrook developed between the legislative and executive branches of the Federal Government. Then, as now, the State, Defense and Agri­ culture Departments were largely concerned with foreign objections to legislation that would prop up the US-flag merchant fleet. At various times the LOG reported the po­ tential for a White House veto of the pro­ posed permanent 50-50 legislation, based on the objections of various agencies and de­ partments within the^ Government. the industry Is on the basis of a 13-week cycle and depends on However, the wishes of Congress prevailed the number of showings and the number of cities in which a com­ —and a 50-50 split for US ships on Govern­ ment-financed cargoes became the law of mercial is shown. t Negotiations between a small New England manufacturer and Local 257 of the International Un­ ion of Electrical Workers have produced a new contract more than a year before the expiration of the old one. The pact talks de­ veloped in an effort to avoid lastminute negotiations or a strike which might jproduce hardship on both sides. The two-year .pact covers about 500 production and maintenance workers for Signal Manufacturing Company, of Sa­ lem, Mass. The present pact ex­ pires in 1965, and the new one will run out in 1967. Before the 3 962 agreement was reached, the union conducted a seven-week strike. the land. It's- important to review this background now and then, because the one-single piece of legislation which has served to keep the US-flag fleet functioning since then is prob­ ably this "permanent" legi.slation enacted just ten years ago. This has occurred de­ spite the never-ending opposition of these same agencies within the State, Defense and Agriculture Departments, and their succes­ sors, to observing the law. On many occasions, the Congress has had to remind these agency heads and adminis­ trators what the law of the United States happens to be, and that it takes more than lip-service to an American merchant marine. • « - 'i ^ '4 to keep ships and men working at their trade. And while a distinction has been main­ tained between "routine" foreign aid move­ ments governed by 50-50, and the Federal Government's clear enunciation of a similar 50-50 policy covering the private grain sales and shipments to the Soviet bloc, the idea of 50-50 itself is pretty basic and unchanged. It means a halfway split or better for American ships on these cargoes, and no amount of word-weaseling should be allowed to change this fact. Yet amendments of the procedures have so watered down the meaning of 50-50, and new guidelines have made such a mockery of efforts to have American ships particinate in the grain movement beyond the Iron Cur­ tain, that Congress has had to step in for a close look at all the wheeling and dealing going on among the grain traders, foreign shipowners and our own government. It will be recalled that 91 percent of one 100,000-ton wheat shipment to Hungary went on foreign-flag ships, and that solemn pledge.5 were forthcoming from top US of­ ficials that such shenanigans couldn't pos­ sibly happen again. Now the wheat sales to the Soviet Union itself are beginning to ma­ terialize and, sure enough, efforts are con­ tinuing to keep US ship participation in this movement to an absolute minimum. The SIU thinks Congress has been pretty patient with the way our Government has been handling the whole matter of the grain shipments to the Communists. Our Government's handh'nv of th's issue typifies its mishandling of maritime policy generally, and the long-standing effort to snipe at and, ult'mately, destrov the US-flag merch^"nt fleet and the iobs of American sea­ men and maritime workers. �SEAyARERS PaC* Tweir* Jaimiry ti, MM LOG All of the following SIU families have received maternity benefits from the Sei^arers Welfare Plan, plus a $25 hond from the Union in the baby's name: Pedro Santos Perez, born July September 23, 1963, to Seafarer Mrs. Lawrence A. Sprague, De­ 18, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. and Mrs. John N. Letbetter, Sul­ troit, Mich. Pedro S. Perez, Puerto De Tierra, phur, La. 4 4 4 Paul Johnson, born October 4, Puerto Rico. 4 4 4 Katherine Mary Crane* born Oc­ 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. John 4» 4" t Donna Alice Wolfe, born Septem­ tober 25, 1963, to Seafarer and S. Johnson, Parlin, New Jersey. 4 4 4 ber 16, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Mrs. Lawrence Crane, Jackson­ Sharon Rebecca Waldrop, bom Richard L. Wolfe, Port Huron, ville, Fla. October 21, 1963, to Seafarer and 4 4 4 Mich. Penny Eleanor Raczka* born Mrs. Lambert Waldrop, Mobile, 4« 4» 4> October 19, 1963, to Seafarer and Ala. Donna Littleton, born August 5, Mrs. Rudolph W. Raczk'a, Galves­ 4 4 4 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Thomas ton, Texas. Duane Patrick Werda, born Oc­ R. Littleton, Philadelphia, Pa. tober 30, 1963, to Seafarer and 4 4 4 James Robert Sprague, born No­ Mrs. Charles P. Werda, Oak Park, 4" 4" S» Kenneth Wallace, born Septem­ vember 17, 1963, to Seafarer and Mich. ber 27, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. The deaths of the following Seafarers have been re­ Edward F. Wallace, Brooklyn, NY. 4" 4« Lawrence Michael Coleman, born August 4, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lawrence Coleman, Cleveland, Ohio. 4* 4' 4" Andrew Kornacki, born Decem­ ber 25, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Leon Kornacki, Chicago, 111. 4* 4* 4" Jefferey Glenn Monck, born September 1, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Donald E. Monck, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. 4 4" 4 Theresa Hcarns, bom Septem­ ber 16, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. William J. Hearns, Cieveland, Ohio. ^4< 4> 4' Patricia Brannan, born October 21, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. George Brannan, Glenolden, Pa. 4" 4- 4< Linda Kay Fisher, born October 20, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Howard W. Fisher, Alpena, Mich. 4« 4 4« Wanda Lee Odoni, born October 18, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert Odom, Uriah, Ala. 4 4 ported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan (any apparent-de­ lay in payment of claims is normally due to late filing, lack of beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates): 4- 4 Emilio Cordero, born August 17, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Felix Cordero, Philadelphia, Pa. 4 4 4 Randall Alan Letbetter, born Ferdinand J. Bruggner, 52: Brother Bmggner was in the USPHS hospital, Staten Island, NY, when he died of natural causes on November 2, 1963. He had been sailing with the SIU for 22 years in the en­ gine department. Survivors include two sons, Andrew and Robert Bmggner, both of Bradenton Beach-, Fla. Burial was in St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, JIY. 4 4 4 Otho B. ParHer, 61: Heart di­ sease took the life of Brother Parker on No­ vember 17, 1963 in Chesapeake, Virginia. A mem­ ber of the engine department, he had started sail­ ing with the SIU in 1947. He is survived by a sis­ ter, Mrs. Naomi Luton of Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Chesapeake. Backs Increase in Union Dues To the Editor: As always when a situation comes up that I want to talk about, I, sz a member of this organization, feel it my privi­ lege and duty to speak out. Each and all know we are in the process of voting on a dues increase. I know that this is es­ sential to run our organization properly. Sure, some brothers are going to get mouthy and say things in a moment of not thinking, but I am sure that when they start thinking they will feel as I do. Just figure in pennies what it actually will cost each member —hold your hats, fellows—^the large sum of H cents per day. This is the most necessary few pennies ever assessed on any organization. Bear in mind fellows that our administration costs ai^e less by far than other organizations In our field, especially if we thi,nk back and remember the many benefits the members of this union have received in compar­ ison to others. Just consider the growth of our wei-are and vacation bene­ fits, the benefits for ourselves and dependents, and the im­ proved conditions we have gained. Now, looking to the future a bit, each and every one of you who may read this should sit down and write his Senator and Congressman a letter and tell him your thoughts on why the wheat cargo for the Russians should be carried in American ships. You as a taxpayer are helping to pay the cost, and as a member of the SIU have a right to see that your job is pro­ tected a bit more. You should also protest as a citizen when something is not right and, while I am on this subject, why not have a couple of neighbors and friends do so also? As far as I'm concerned, we should work the boat a little ourselves instead of letting the other fellow do* it all the time. E. A. Anderson 4 4 4 Afoundria Offers A Pension Plan To the Editor: We, the crewmembers of theSS Afoundria (Waterman), wish to voice our opinion on a retire­ ment plan for the SIU. We'feel that any member who has been paying dues for 20 years and is in good standing, who has 15 Robert Lee Gresham, 66: Brother Gresham died of natural causes on November 2, 1963 in the Caldwell County War Memorial Hospi­ tal in Kentucky. He had been on an SIU pension since 1962. Broth­ er Gresham started shipping with SIU in 1943 and sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Margaret Gresham Pettit, of Princeton, Kentucky. Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Prince­ ton. 4 4 4 James D. Parker, 65: Heart fail­ ure was fatal to Brother Parker on October 8, 1963 in New York, NY. He had been sailing since 1952 in the engine depart­ ment. Surviving is a niece, Mrs. Ann Wynne Howell, of Rich­ mond, Va. Burial was in the Cool Springs Cemetery, Cool Springs, North Carolina. years' actual seatime and is 50 years of age, should be able to retire if he so wishes with a retirement pay of at least $300 a month so that he may be able to enjoy a normal family life and not'wait until he is too old. We feel that medical retire­ ment benefits for aged or ill members should be the same as All letters to the Editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. for maintenance and cure, $50 a week. These older members are the ones who had the stiff backbone when a stiff backbone was needed to make our great union what it is today. We'd like to hear from other members and ship's crews as to how they feel about this. The above letter was signed individually by myself and 29 other members of the crew. W. Young AH hospitalized Seafarers would appreciate mail and visits whenever possible. The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospital: USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MARYLAND John Abraham Frank Novak Felicito Apontl Francis OXauRhlln Evit Ardoin S. Orkwiszevirskl Louis Baxter Wiiiiam Ostendorf Aiien Boone Vance Reid Charles Burns Juan Rivadulla James Conway Kenneth Bobbins Jose DaCosta Harry Rochkind Paul Drew David Rudolph Feidof Fondila John Schock James Fort A. Skaiamera Gorman Glaze Far! Smith John Hannay Myron Smith James Heieoth David Sorensen Benjamin Leon Richard Waters Gettis Lightfoot Joseph Williams Leon Lockey Harry Wiiioughby George Marcotte Martin Wittig Salvatore Messina Gilbert Wright Harry Muches Nich^as Wuchina Corbert Myrick John Yendral MOUNT WILSON STATE HOSPITAL MOUNT WILSON. MARYLAND Hector Durate SPRING GROVE STATE HOSPITAL CATONSVILLE, MARYLAND Joseph Wehe USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NhW YORK John Aba Suio Lepisto Raul Aguliar , Paul Liotta £. Aldahondo .To.se Miralia Samuel Bailey Wiiiiain Morris Wiiiiam Barnett John Naeoie Juan Bonefont Francis Neves Victor Bonet Joseph Obreza Anson Brower George O'Rourke Paul Butweli V. Paulson Dan Couaney Eugene Plahn Well Denny Andrew Polasky William Farrell Jacques Rion Konrad Frovag Mohamed Said Ramon Galarza Charles Siiaw Marino Gordils James Smity Thomas Gray L. Sturtevant Werner Grunwald Wilbur Tavlor Burt Hanback Miguel Tirado Ed. Harriman Francis Tokarchuk Miiburn Hatley George Trape/.as Charles Hylen Carlos Troncoso Charles Jackson Julio Valentin Merrill Johns Sol Vecchione Joseph Kcarnes Frank Viiiacorte Carl Kendall Julian Vista Leo King Ernest Vitou William King Henry Watson USPHS HOSPITAT. ^NEW ORLEANS. LOUISIANA .Tames Alexander Elzdorio Tisher Richard Barnes George Flint Daniel Bishop Eugene Gallaspy Bvron Broadus Jcs.se Green Wilbeit Burke Sanford Gregory George Burleson Mark ll.airelson William Bunn Seiferl Hamilton Jose Carcamo Wade Harreli Louis Chappetta Harold Robinson James Childrers Ned Keith Hinson Maliory Coffey Geor.ge Hudson Gerald Cole Waiter Johnson Steve Crawford Fo.ster Juneaii Edward Crelan Wiiiiam Kirby Frederick Davis Louis Lae Thomas Davis James Laia Sidney Day Tinerman L.?e Salvatore Detrlo Claude Lomers Jose Serra Deus James Marshail James Donahue Joseph McPhee Albert Dupuy Frazier McQuagge Harry Emmelt Carl Messer 'Can't Please All On Pensions' To the Editor: Except for the seriousness of the subject, it amuses me to read in the LOG the many letters from members about pensions. Each writer offers valid reasons why the pension should be more favorable to him and to others in his category regarding seatime, time in the Union, or some personal reason. To please everyone, it would be necessary for the Union to tailor a pension plan to the qualifications of each petitioner. While I believe that the Union should make the most serious effort to get the best possible benefits for ail the membership, it should be ob­ vious that the most favorable plan for the most favorable group can never offer enough money to supply aU the needs . for a retired person or for his family. It becomes necessary for each man, during his working years, to make arrangements for addi­ tional income during his re­ tirement. A help-yourseif plan would Bernard Moye H. Leonard Shaw Edward Nelson Carl Smitii Evangeios Nonis Raymond Steel William Padgett Jamie Gus Thomag Kenyon Parks Ruffin R. Thomas Charles Parmar Michael Toth Edward Poe Hubert Wilson John Raines Wiiiiam Wooisey USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Max Anderson Harry Kenuyn Raymond Brown Albernon Loe Wiiiiam Bruce James Mallard Mayo Brasseaux Charles Martin Hubert Cantweil Ralph Palmer Van Albert Court Roy Peebles Charles Carroll Wallace Robin Monroe Gaddy Raymond Stanley Eric Hoffman USPHS HOSPITAI. NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Jerry Allen James Marks W. C. Dowdy William Mason .Joseph Feak Harry Overton Bernard Geerman J. W. Short Svend Kristenson Robert Staplln USPHS HOS°TTAL SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Robert Gannon Robert Niel.sen Richard Harnden Richard Shaffber Ralph Kilbourne Woodrow Splvey Franklin Mcintosh William Stephens ugoHS HOSPITAL SA"ANNAH. GEORGIA J. M. Watkins Edward Bales L. Middlebrook Calvin Martin James Mitchell USPHS HOSPITAL DETROIT, MICHIGAN Alf Bensman Clarence I.enhart Sheldon Boulawger Archie McComick Steve Cornell Donald Perry George Kochler John Tautwood Paul Lacy USPHS HOSPITAI. BRIGHTON, MASSACHUSETTS Robert Brynes Robert King Edw. Czosnowski USPHS HOSPITAI. SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. Charles Allen Gordon Marbury Charlie Gedra Carl McCranie Jo.scph Graves John Millner Leonard I.ewis Cioveiand Scott Manuel Lopez Wilbur Sink George Lyncli Juli'i.s Swykert USPHS HOSPITAI, FORT WORTH. TEXAS Benjamin Deibler G"ni"T- McKnew Abe Gordon Sainiiei Mills Charles Hooper Willie Young Thomas J.ehay SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Daniel Gorman Thomas I.sa.ksen Alberto Gutierrez William Kenny VA HOSP'TAU WEST ROXBURV. MASSACHUSETTS Raymond Ar.senault USPHS HOSPTTAT, MEMPHIS. TENNESSEE James McGee PINE CREST HAVEN COVINGTON, LOUISIANA Frank Martin "A HOSPITAL BROOKLYN. NEW YORK Arthur Nelson US SOLDIERS' HOME WASHINGTO.N, DC William Thomson be for the Union to start a sav­ ings plan club or an investment group, or for the Union to af­ filiate with an investment group already successfully established. Each member wishing to join the group would authorize the Union to Invest or deposit all or part of the member's vaca­ tion pay into the plan. I have already had some an­ swers to that suggestion: "I can't save any money; I need it ail to pay bills." No doubt that it is^ true, but it would be true whether the vacation pay was $80, $800, or $8,000 a year. The' more a worker finds his pay inadequate to meet his needs during his working years, the more im­ portant it is for him to arrange additional income to go with his pension—which will always be less than his working pay. Putting aside the vacation money for later use seems the least painful method available. Of course, it is a lot easier to write letters to Uncle Sam and the Union hoping that they can get you a bigger and better pension plan than it would be to make an effort to do something about it yourself. But, in the end, if you wind up with the best plan available, it will never be good enough for ail your needs. Harry-N. Schorr A �SEAFARERS JannaiT X4. 1964 Pafe Thlrtcca LOG 'War For Peace' Plan Explained To the Editor: . I would like to explain the object in having the article "A Plan On War for Peace" publiahed in the October 18 issue of the Log. Several crewmembers of the Hurricane had voiced the opin­ ion that such a plan was ideal­ istic and doomed to fall. Others bad asked for a more detailed explanation as to how such a plan could be carried out. An­ other individual had asked for Ail letters to the Editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. some reasonable assurance that the plan, if carried out, would be successful. In order to answer these and other questions that LOG read­ ers may have, perhaps a brief explanation of what I am at­ tempting to do would help to clear the air. For the past eight years i have been devoting my spare time in research on the causes of the rise and decline of civili­ zation; why one society is able to make more rapid advances in LA SALLE (Waterman), Oct. 26— Chairman, JImmie Bartlett; Secretary, Ira Bridges. One man hospitalized in Norfolk, Va. $8.50 in ship's fund. Everything running smoothly. Mo­ tion to have foe'sles changed around for deck and engine departments due to discontinuance of passenger serv­ ice. Available living quarters in mid­ ship house should be procured for unlicensed deck and engine depart­ ments at the eariiest possible date. Motion made to serve canned whole fresh milk three times a day at sea, and to purchase fresh miik in foreign ports when it Is acceptable and avail­ able. Steward requests better coop­ eration from crew on da.vs of chang­ ing linen. Vote of thanks to steward department for a job well done. CHOCTAW (Waterman), Oct. 20 — Chairman, Roland Dean; Secretary, D. Peterson. Ship's delegate reported that most of the repairs were com­ pleted. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. DEL MAR (Delta), Sept. 29—Chair­ man, James L. Tucker; Secretary, Ed­ ward Ell Zubatsky. Ship's delegate will ask company to install dryer on ship for crew. $15.25 left in Movie Fund. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Victor O'Briant was elected to serve as ship's delegate for new voyage. Vote of thanks extended to baker and galley crew. CHATHAM (Waterman), Nov. 23— Chairman, J. E. Moody; Secretary, J. J. McHale. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Beef between crew pantryman and crew messman to be brought before patrol­ man. ERNA ELIZABETH (Albatross), Nov. 17—Chairman, Harold Caldeira; Sec­ retary, Samuel Doyle. Jack Nelson was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. Captain will have sufficient) money to put out a draw at sea. $22.23 In ship's fund. Vote of thanks given to steward and his department for a job well done. The steward extended a vote of thanks to the men on the 4 -to 8 watch for cleaning messroom while on duty. Crew sug­ gests that something be done about the steepness of the gangway. SEAMAR (Calmar), Oct. 23—Chair­ man, T. Drzewickl; Secretary, W. J. Geary.' William JI. Smith was elected as ship's delegate. $6.34 In ship's fund. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Motion to open nego­ tiations for increase In wages and overtime, and a 20-year retirement plan at any age. . ALCOA MARKETER (Alcoa), Nov. 11—Chairman, Ira (Butterbean) Griggers; Secretary, Wilson Davis. All repairs being taken care of. Ship went in shipyard for second time. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. OVERSEAS REBECCA (Maritime Overseas), Nov. 20—Chairman, J. Fitz­ gerald; secretary, P. J. Franco. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Suggestion made to see food the arts and sciences and enjoy a higher standard of living while other societies existiDg at the san>e time are unable to perform the same feat. It Is my opinion that there Is a basic understandable cause present In every progressive so­ ciety and that this factor can be artificially activated In all so­ cieties. In short, it would be possible under stated conditions to raise the level of achievement and standard of living of all of the societies on earth within a given period of time. The battle of Armageiddon, explained in Revelations, is. In my opinion, the sum total of ancient visionary philosophy; that is. It is the Ideal society that mankind could have real­ ized under proper conditions. What the author of Revelations had failed to solve was the method of how to bring this ideal society into being. This is the problem that I am attempt­ ing to explain. What I hope to do is to pub­ lish several articles in the LOG in an attempt to create an inter­ est in my plan. If I could get enough people interested in this project I believe that arrange­ ments could be made to publish my thesis in the LOG. In this series I could explain the cause of the rise and dedine of civilization and how the bat­ tle of Armageddon could be won in greater detail. Joseph Pasinosky Most of the reports from the ships these days are still concerned with laudatory com­ ments about holiday dinners and festivities arranged by the culinary departments, but lots of other things also are going on. Aboard the Seatrain Sa-t^ ^ ' of his father's death for their kind limning so smooth In the first vannah, for example, the place. sympathy and the flowe.*s sent ship's delegate G. Bonefont home to the family. t 3ii 3^ From the Steel Vendor (Isthpulled a switch—he gave a vote i i of thanks to the crew for keeping everything running smooth and beef-free. Usiully, It's the crew that Is out applauding the dele­ gate. The team of delegates on the Savannah includes J. Tedesko, deck; G. Rubio, engine, and Antonio Sanchez, steward, which may explain why every^ng is Midland's Bell Rings Like Old Iron Pipe recent evening when he went to the flying bridge to relieve the lookout, a young ordinary who was a first-tripper. After getting his relief, the look- MADAKET (Waterman), Nov. 30— Chairman, Leon M. Kyser; Secretary, Albert C. Espeneda. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly. Some disputed OT In deck and engine departments. $12.50 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks extended to. entire steward department for Job weU done. HERCULES VICTORY (Marine Man• agers), Nov. 16—Chairman, John S. Hauser; Secretary, L. Schmidt. $8.50 In ship's fund. L. Schmidt was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs reported by department delegates. AU ^ - -WW — III On the bulkship Walter Rice (Reynolds), safety was on the mind bf delegate Thomas H. Moore, Jr., who approached the skipper con­ cerning work done on deck while the cranes were also working over­ head. The discussion with topside produced the desired result, so no more work is being done under the cranes while the cranes are work­ ing. The gang on (Waterman) has to the steward and service, and gestion to help 'i> the Jean Ladtte offered its thanks for good feeding has offered a sug­ prove they mean The sound of a ship's bell—dull or not—keeps a guy on watch from getting too lonely, reports Seafarer Charlie Brinton from the Midland (Clearwater). But the dull kind can cause some extra confusion, he out told Brinton that he thought adds. Brinton is talking about a the man on the wheel, Oley, cer­ representative about the shortage of fresh fruit and other Items. Vote of thanks to the chief cook, night cook & baker and crew mcssman. .- mitan), the boys pass the word that the crew has earned a plaque, now mounted on the ship, expressing thanks for their dona­ tions to the blind while in Korea . . , The Marymar (Calmar) crew has drawn another kind of thankyou fr(Mn shipmate Walter (Ski) Szczepanek. He thanked all hands who sailed with him at the time rmi hands requested to take it easy on the water due to shortage. Vote of thanks extended to all hands for a Job well done when the ship was disabled. STEEL RECORDER (Isthmian), Nov. 19—Chairman, W. Davu; Secretary, Robert Brain. Discussion about poor medical attention. Motion made that the ship's delegate see patrolman about the incident that happened in Saigon. JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), Nov. 17—Chairman, John Prontek; Secretary, William Nesta. Ship's delegate reported that everything Is running smoothly on this ship. Suggestion made to start a ship's fund, with each member to donate 50 cents. Vote of thanks to steward department. PENN TRANSPORTER (Penn Ship­ ping), Nov. 3—Chairman, V. C. Smith; Secretary, Leo Watts. John C. Hunt was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. Crew requested to return cups to the pantry. No beefs reported by department delegates. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), Nov. 20—Chairman, James M. Glenn, Jr.; Secretary, Herbert C. Justice. Joe B. Block was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs reported by department delegates. All mem­ bers requested to be quiet In pas­ sageways day and night, and to help keep laundry room clean. SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Seatrain), Nov. 19—Chairman, E. Jimenez; Sec­ retary, P. Reyes. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments to be taken up with patrolman. A. Carmega. ship's delegate, resigned and E. .Jimenez was elected to serve in his place. AU members aboard would Uke to hear more about the retire­ ment plan. Crew votes in favor of 20 years' membership and 12-year seatime as qualifications. MONARCH OF THE SEAS (Water­ man), Nov. 17—Chairman, Brown Huszar; Secretary, Paul Arthofer. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Motion made to have 20 years in SIU or 15 years seatime on SIUcontracted ships for retirement, re­ gardless of disability or age. Lengthy discussion on retirement plan. Vote of thanks to steward department for good chow. IBERVILLE (Waterman), Nov. 16— Chairman, R. E. Gannon; Secretary, H. Carmlchael. $19.18 In ship's fund. Prince Baker was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Request made that the chief officer contact agent in Inchon about launch service. All hands requested to cooperate In keep­ ing messhaU and pantry clean. ANTON BRUUN (Alpine), Nov. 21— Chairman, Al Prsiean; Secretary, Jack Dolan. $10 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department to be taken up in New York. Crew re­ quests arrangement on charging for siopchest instead of having to pay cash, as some men do not have the money. POTOMAC (Empire Transport), Nov. II—Chairman, Pedro Arteaga; Secre­ tary, Guy DIVirlo. $7 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. Joe Arcea was elected to serve as ship's delegate. It was sug­ gested that the hot water situation for coffee on night watches should be checked. COE VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Nov. 19—Chairman, A. Pickur; Secre­ tary, R. E. Ferebee. $36 in ship's fund. Suggestion was made that the crew cooperate with gangway watch in keeping unauthorized shore per­ sonnel out of crew's quarters. Every­ one asked to help keep pantry neat and clean. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. tainly was a nice fellow, Brinton asked him why. The new man then blandly told BrintfHi that "every half hour he (Oley) hits an iron pipe down there to let me know what time it is." Brinton reports he just did not have the heart to tell the first-trip­ per what it was all about just then, so he just smiled. And kept smiling every 30 minutes during his watch when the bell sounded the time. Brinton also reports that there is another new man aboard tlie Midland, but he is no first-tripper. He is Herbert (Frenchy) De Bois­ siere who went ashore a few years back to go into business, but he is now back at his old—and preferred —profession. Everyone gets along fine with "Frenchy," Brinton says. He calls De Boissiere an especially able messman, always clean, courteous and efficient. "He is certainly wel(X)me back and we all wish him the best of luck." Finally, and with a good mem­ ory of the event and possibly with a bit of the taste still left in his mouth, Brinton added his thanks to the entire steward department for the marvelous Christmas feast it served. "That dinner could not have been surpassed by the Wal­ dorf," Brinton says. "The service was extra special and the food was perfect. A very succulent repast." 'Sea-Views' The man with the big roller working over the stack on the Fort Hoskins (Cities Service) Is Horace Sykes, Jr., AB, who will be laid up for a while from an acci­ dent ashore. Shipmate James Parker turned over the photo. it. The idea is to have the entire crew cooperate in keeping the messhall clean after hours, so the galley contingent can concentrate on the quality of the feeding. 3< 3< Two crewmembers were left behing by the Ponderosa (Transasia) when it reached Karachi, Pakistan, with plenty of smokes after several visits by shipmates. The hospital inmates sent their thanks to all hands for the thoughtful gesture. —By Joseph L. Tremblay SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain Lines), Nov. 24—Chairman, L. H. Chapman; Secretary, James M. Nel­ son. $22.23 in ship's fund. Ship's delegate to request clarification on retirement fund as It is not too clear to some members. RAPHAEL SEMMES (Sea-Land), Nov. 24—Chairman, Roy McCouce; Secretary, Edward B. Biss. Ship's delegate reported that the gangway is unsafe in Houston. $15.06 in ship's fund. No beefs reported. Peter Serano was elected to serve as hew ship's delegate. Messmcn requested to carry garbage aft. PUERTO RICO (Motorshlps Inc.), Nov. 21—Chairman, John Farrand; Secretary, Abraham Aragones. Ship's delegate reported everything run­ ning smoothly. Motion to have nego­ tiating committee pre.sa for a .stand­ ard wage increase for all ratings. Vote of thanks extended to the stew­ ard department for the good food served on board. "All right, you two—we know you're up there ... " �January 24, 1964 SEAFARERS 100 Paff« Fonrteea News Tale Recalls Pensioner's Long Ago Scrape With U-Boat Trio Of 'Warriors' Is Homo In the March 18, 1918 edition of a long-defunct Philadelphia newspaper called the "North American," there appears the picture of a young man by the name of John Cook, who was 21 years of age at the time. Underneath the picture, the"*"' caption reads: "John Cook, a enlisted in the Army and two In "That torpedo interruipited a real good meal. I tMnk I waa right in former North American em­ the Navy, ployee, has just returned from Europe. He was a member of the crew of the tanker Santa Maria which was sunk off the coast of Ireland by a Hun torpedo." That youth, John Cook, was at SIU headquarters recently to pick up his first $150 monthly SIU pension check. He Is now 65, and the chances .are remote lliat he will ever again be torpedoed by a German U-boat. Cook let out a little chuckle when he looked at the 1918 edition of the paper during his visit to the hall. The 21-year-old Cook Is pictured stand­ ing boldly with his arms crossed in front of his chest, in one of those "you want to make some­ thing of it" Cook poses. Accompanying the picture is an extensive text which reveals that "when Cook was 19 he carried copy for the North American." After several months on the job. Cook became afflicted with what the paper termed "war fever" and "chucked his job" to take off for Europe where the action was hottest. Seamen Were Scarce "It was about this time that the Huns (a term used then to refer to the Germans—Ed.) were sinking ships indiscriminately," the article continues, "and seamen were hard to get. Cook, though a mere boy and totally inexperienced, had little ditficulty shipping as a mess boy aboard the tanker Santa • Maria." According to the article. Cook crossed and recrossed the ocean many times on the Santa Maria, and when he got back to the States he always paid a visit to the news­ paper and regaled the staff with thrilling stories of escapes from submarines and "near battles with German pirates." Cook's enthusiasm about his war escapades rubbed off on some of the other boys who "carried copy" at the North American and four Union Has Cable Address Seafarers overseas who want to get in touch with headquar­ ters in a hurry can do so by cabling the Union at its cable address, SEAFARERS NEW YORK. Use of this address as­ sures speedy transmission on all messages and faster service for the men involved. Late In February, 1918, a bul­ the middle of my soup when that letin was receivqj In the North thing struck the bow. With little commotion, the crew American's office saying that the Santa Maria had been torpedoed hastened to the deck and stood by off the Irish coast. This prompted imtil the vessel commander gave one of Cook's successors as "copy orders to abandon ship. "We carrier" to remark, "well, John's lowered two lifeboats," Cook re­ called. got his excitement at last." "The lifeboats were full and we Days and weeks followed and there was no word about Cook's started to row away from the fate. The Santa Maria was one of Santa Maria, but there still were many ships sunk, and John Cook, some crewmembers standing on the mess boy, was one of many deck. Fortunately for them, a British trawler came alongside and members of the crew. After a prolonged period of the remaining crewmembers were waiting for nevra, his mother and able to leap aboard the British acquaintances feared that the lad ship. "But I and the other fellows had met his end, and his mother were still in the lifeboat and we went into mourning. Then, suddenly, John Cook came just kept on rowing until we were a safe distance from the home very much alive. Even today, the details of the Santa Maria," Cook continued. incident that occurred nearly 46 "Then we stopped rowing and years ago are not remote to Cook. watched our sinking ship settle in He remembere how the Santa the water. It went down bow first, Maria trembled and began to dis­ and the last thing we saw was the integrate when the torpedo hit, flag." Cook and the other men in the and what his thoughts were when lifeboats were, in due time, picked the vessel started to sink. "I remember my surprise when up by the Britisih trawler and there was no explosion or fire deposited in Ireland. "Believe after we were hit," Cook said, as me," Cook exclaimed, "when we he traced over the events of the got hit by that torpedo I never day. "The Santa Maria just started thought I'd live long enough to to sink and that's all there was to pick up a pension." Cook took another look at the it. "I can never forget the day," 1918 newspaper and remarked: Cook continued: "it was February "You know, I didn't save this be­ 25 and I remember that there was cause I like to read my press clip­ a hell of a storm. We were being pings. This paper is the only convoyed with three other ships pro(rf I have that I was on the through the danger zone. During Santa Maria, and it serves as convincing discharge the storm the Santa Maria be­ pretty came separated from the convoy. papers." MORNING LIGHT (Waterman), Nov. 18—Chairman, James Bullock; Secre­ tary, Eddie Brinn. No beefs reported by department delegates. W. Beasley was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. Everything okay. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land), Nov. 17—Chairman, M. Cross; Secretary, W. W. Bickford. Ship's delegate re­ ported everything running smoothly. $18 in ship's fund. Motion made to have ship's delegate see captain about issuing summary of earnings prior to payoff. Motion made to have locks on doors repaired in messhaU and pantry, and to have steam line insulated in 12 to 4 foc'sle. Deck to be repaired in deck department for­ ward head. cost. Vote of thanks extended to the steward department for good food and service. TMARA GUILDEN (Transport Com­ mercial), Nov. 22—Chairman, Harry Galphin; Secretary, J. Longfellow. Harry Galphin was elected to serve as ship's delegate. S12.B0 In ship's fund. 'Crewmembers asked to donate. $1 toward fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. — STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), Nov. 24—Chairman, C. Lawson; Sec­ retary, Bill Stark. Ship's delegate re- NORBERTO CAPAY (Liberty Navi­ gation), November 10—Chairman, J. Johnes; Secretary, Cliff Kleyner. Lack of~hot water and restriction to ship due to a so-called quarantine to be taken up with patrolman at payoff. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment. Crewmembers requested to keep messhall ciean. GATEWAY CITY (Sea-Land), Nov. 17—Chairman, J. Soto; Secretary, S. M. Simos. Motion made that offi­ cers of the SIU and Weifare Depart­ ment look into the matter of having members with 20 years in the Union and 12 years seatime eligible to re­ tire. Motion made to get time-off clause in this fleet like the Seatrains have. Motion urging wage increase for ail hands. Hospitalization plan to be revised in accord with higher ported the trip has been very good with no beefs or problems. S22.20 in ship's fund. Problem of rusty water to be turned in to patrolman. Re­ quest that Union find out why mail was not forwarded to port of arrival after 17 days' time. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate. StUl have problem of roaches in foc'sles. STEEL ADMIRAL (Isthmian), Dec. 1—Chairman, P. Tassin; Secretary, R. L. Huddleston. $8 in ship's fund. Back from a trip aboard the Warrior (Waterman) to Yoko­ hama, Pusan, Inchon and Hawaii, this trio of sturdy Seafarers is pictured in photo taken enroute by shipmate T. T. Kirby. The threesome (l-r) includes Nick De Los Santos, Millard Elliott and chief cook John Tilley. Kirby was a messman on the voyage. LOG-A-RHYTHM: For Walter's Birthday (Ed. notes The following waa submitted as a birthday poem for Seafarer Walter by his sister, who asked that their names be withheld. But happy birthday, Walter, wherever you are!) For this, your birthday, I vxmld How glad your heart when home you brought write Your hard-won hunting prize! A poetic line or two— I think of, oh, so many things When my thoughts turn to you. The great outdoors you always loved. I -think of former times we spent; And nature close to you. At home when we were small; What is it, loved one, that you seek I see a brother growing up Upon the oceans blue? From youth to manhood tall. Each spring there comes the wanderlust. I visualize you tracking deer And strongly comes the call. In Northland's beauty white. Your hunting rifle in your hand— And feet must roam to come back home So keen your ears and sight! Again, each lovely fall. How lovely all the forest seemed To your enchanted eyes— What is this longing in your heart? What are you searching for? What are you seeking, brother, Few hours disputed OT in - deck de­ partment. Minor beefs and a few dear. hours disputed OT in steward depart­ From shore to distant shore? ment. Motion to have ship's delegate consult boarding patrolman and at­ Has restless heart groum peaceful tempt to get more American money there and/or travelers checks at beginning of next voyage. Ship ran out of both Upon the boundless sea— on this trip. When waves are still and all CITIES SERVICE BALTIMORE around (Cities Service), Dec. 7—Chairman, In God's infinity? John H. Elliott; Secretary, Frank A. Keller. Vote of thanks extended to resigning ship's delegate. Reed Hum­ phreys was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Discussion about men being paid off promptly and not having to wait around 5 or 6 hours. Vote of thanks extended to steward department. Discussion on men having to pay their own trans­ portation. STEEL KINO (Isthmian), Dee. 1— Chairman, P. P. Russo; Secretary, V. A. Cover. Ship's delegate reported that the captain refuses to pay any man off at first port of discharge until replacements arrive. No beefs reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks extended to steward department for Thanksgiving dinner. Raffia pool to be made for ship's fund. NEW YORKER (Contalnershlps), Dee. 8—Chairman, J. Wilson; Secre­ tary, S. Berger. $24 in ship's fund. Delayed sailing for 12-4 oiler to be settled by patrolman. Motion made to air-condition all SIU ships. Vote of thanks to steward department. Or is the answer mystery still. And must you search some more Out there upon the sounding deep Where angry billows roar? We all must look for peace of mind, On this, our troubled sphere. And fortunate are those who find Their goal while traveling here! Our dear ones are so close to heart. Wherever they may be! A sister's love is always there On land or on the sea. You know that all your loved ones wait When homeward way you wend. And journey's o'er, you rest at shore— Will that be rainbow's end? 'rSjfel �January tL, 1904 SEAFARERS Schedule Of SlU Meetings SIU membership mee ings are held regularly once a month on days indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: .February 3 Detroit February 7 New York .. .February 4 Houston February 10 Philadelphia .February 5 New Orleans ....February 12 Baltimore .. Mobile February 12 West Coast SIU Meetings SIU headquarters has issued the following schedule through June, 1964 for the monthly Informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wil­ mington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Wilmington ban Francisco Seattle February 17 February 19 February 21 March 16 March 18 March 20 April 20 April 22 April 24 May 18 May 20 May 22 June 15 June 17 June 19 Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution ol the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Iniand 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. tit TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU AtUnUc, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered In accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. AU these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall consist equaUy 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. AU trust fund financial records are avaUable at the headquarters of the various trust funds. t 4" SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exciusiyely by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avaU. able in aU 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 Appeais Board by certified maU. return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; Max Harrison, 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 aU times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. . t 3^ 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 properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. i" 4" 4" EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionaUy refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any Individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from pub­ lishing 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 constitutional 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. 4. 4 PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity ir, the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstance 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. 4 4 4 CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU pubUshes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitu­ tion. 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 obligation 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. 4 4 4 RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension benefits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attendance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU mem­ bers at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role In all rank-and-file functions. Including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. 4. 4 4 4 4, 4 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. Consequently, 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. SEAr'ARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right tc pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best-interests of themselves, their families and their Un'on. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was Established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legisiitive and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any tine a Seafarer feels tha't any of the above rights have been violated, or tnat he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or. information, he should immedfateiy notify SIU President pjaul Hall at lieadquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Page riftecB LOG PANAMA & THE RUNAWAY SHIPS (Continued iscm Page 3) of cargo lift it needs and has come to count on from the runaway fleet. The situation in Panama is espe­ cially ominous since the Panama Canal serves as a vital link for all world trade.. Any disruption of service on the Canal, owing to sabotage of the locks by Commu­ nists or Nationalists, or to in­ decision over operating priorities, would cause serious trouble to nations which rely on the Canal to speed the transport of their goods. The longer route and subsequently longer voyages required without use of the Canal would also cause prices on many commodites in the US to skyrocket. Due to a cease-fire that was agreed upon by officials of both countries, the situation in the Canal Zone is relatively stable now. However, if amicable relations are to continue between Panama and the US, some concessions may have to be made by the US regard­ ing the Canal and the Canal Zone. The Canal is currently operated on a self-sustaining basis by a corporate entity of_ the United States Government, known as the Panama Canal Comjiany. An of­ ficial of the company was quoted as saying that any increase in the annual payment to the Republic of Panama "would result in a toll increase" if the funds are required to come from the company. . The Panama Canal Company, as the agent of a sovereign country, can bar the passage of any ship it desires on the grounds of national security. In time'of war the United States has not permitted passage to belligerent sihips and Canal of­ ficials have said that any vessel of Cuban registry would get "a pretty Soviet Fleet Still Growing LONDON — Russia will have enough ships to transport aU her foreign trade cargo by 1966, ac­ cording to Y, V, Savinkov, deputy minister for the merchant marine. He disclosed that Soviet ships last year called at some 500 ports In 67 countries. Apart from its own shipbuild­ ing industry, the Soviet Union is making extensive purchases of ships abroad and the countries mentioned by Savinkov as supply­ ing these vessels are Poland, East Germany, Hungary, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, Rumania, Finland, Japan and Italy. He added that 70 percent of the Soviet liners, traders and fishing vessels in service during 1963 had been built during the previous decade, so that Russia has the "youngest and most modem mer­ chant navy in the world." thorough scrutiny" before it was allowed in the Canal. There is at the present time con­ siderable speculation anyway that present canal facilities are inade­ quate to handle many ships and the volume of traffic that can be expected in the future. The increasing number of pas­ sages and the larger average size of vessels is already strangling the limited capacity of the present canal. Experts say that in order for future traffic to be handled, a new sea-level canal with a more elastic capacity must be built. In order for ships to pass through the Panama Canal now, they must be raised 85 feet by a series of locks and then lowered again. This accounts for the half-day or so it takes a ship to travel the waterway between the Atlantic and the Pacific. It is generally understood that the present canal could not be operated profitably by anyone in competition with a sea-level pas­ sage, which has been recommended at various locations not only in Panamar but also 'n Nicaragua, Mexico and Colomui-a. If the present difficulties with Panama, or other considerations, suggest a sea-level route some­ where besides Panama, the US may still be in trouble. The question of the runaway fleet under Panama­ nian registry will still be a ticklish issue at a time when such images of "colonialism" and "yankee mperialism" are frowned upon. Peter Sarchio Ckmtact Malcolm B. Rosow, of the firm of Standard, Weisberg & Harolds, attorneys, as soon as pos­ sible, in reference to your case. John Gam, Clare G. Haley, John Kennedy, Lloyd W. Kaizer, Carl E. Nelson, Carl New, Leonard J. Olbrantz, Edward Peltomiemi, John Poviach, Joe Spak, Leon Striler, Ralph Swierczynski, Ernest L. Traweek. 4 4 4 Vernon G. White Richard McConnell 4 4 4 * Marian Lubiyewskl Checks are being held for you by B. Needham, 1543 N. Avalon Your daughter, Mrs. Paula Racchio, 181 Monroe Street, Franklin Boulevard, Wilmington, Calif. Square, New York, would like to 4 4 4 hear from you as soon as possible. Lacy Ray McAdams 4 4 4 Contact your sister, Mrs. Clyde Pablo Pacheco Humphrey, 305 West 36th Street, Your bankbook is being held at North Little Rock. Ark. the Srd deck counter, SIU head­ 4 4 4 quarters. Miekmd KaeUm 4 4 4 You are asked get in touch Money Due with your mother Box 335, The following men have monies Ormond Beach. Fla. coming from various companies 4 4 4 and should contact the 3rd deck Frank D. Widl Contact Mrs. S. Problems as she counter, SIU headquarters, for is concerned about your long ab­ details: Brunelli, R. H. Bunce Jr., sence. Write 107 Jenkins St., J. Virgil D. Crowe, James Cloughessy, Houston 3, Texas, or call Ernest Gilbo, S. Goumas, J. E. WA 1-0185. Kyller, J. F. Lae, S. Mylonopoulos, 4 4 4 A. D. Nash, W. W. Newson, P. John M. Nieznajski Pringi, William Pittman, O. R. Mrs. Clara (Mickey) Harris, your Rodriguez, James Rutherford, D. L. ex-wife, says she would like to hear Redmond, P. J. Santoro, G. E. from you right away with informa­ Shuford, J. J. Swykert, Robert tion telling where she can get a Stanley, C. H. Travis, A. Urheim, copy of the divorce papers. Write Henry C. Dillingham. her at Hotel Albany, 187 Third St., Room 209, San Francisco 3, Calif. 4 4 4 lJU ; Ove Helmer Jensen, Get in touch with Lauritzen, Inc., 90 Broad Street, New York, NY, 4 4 4 Chicago Mail The following men are advised that various items of mail are be­ ing held for them at the SIU haU in Chicago, and that they can be obtained by sending proper identi­ fication and a forwarding address to 9383 Ewing Ave., South Chicago, 111.: Leonard Brown, R. C. Becraft, John Cabay, R. J. Carlson, Jerry Christian, Chester Christiansen, Donald Evanson,- J. T, Faman, SIU Atlantic, Gulf Lakes & Inland Waters District PRESIDENT Paul HaU IXECUnVS VICE-PRESIDENT Gal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsay WllUama A1 Tanner Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER A1 Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES BU] HaU Ed Hooney Fred Stewart BALTIMORE 1316 E. Baltimore St. Rex Dickey. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. Richmond 3-0140 DETROIT 10229 W. Jefferson Ave. Vlnewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS 079 4tli Ave.. Bklyn HYaclnth 9-6600 HOUSTON 9804 Canal SL Paul Drozak, Agent WAlnut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE .2608 Pearl St.. SE.. Jux WlUiaiu Morris. Agent ELgln 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. Ben Gonzales. Agent FRanklln 7-.3564 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Louis Nelra Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 830 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephens. Agent Tel. 529-7546 NEW YORK 679 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacintb B-fiono NORFOLK 115 3rd St. Gordon Spencer. Acting Agent 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th .St. Frank Drnzak. Agent DEwey 6-3818 .SAN FRANCISCO. . 450 Harrison St. Paul Gonsorchlk, Agent DOuglas 2-4401 E. B. McAuley. West Coast Rep. SANTURCE, PR 1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20 Keith Terpe. Hq. Rep. Phone 724-2848 SEAFTLB 3505 Isl Ave. Ted Babkowskl. Agent • MAin 3-4334 TAMPA 313 Harrison St. Jeff Gillette. Agent 229-2788 WILMINGTON. f4illl. .909 N Marine A-e Frank Boyne. Agent . TErmlnal 4-2528 » < i ' 1.4 �if.: SEAFARERS^LOG "J January 14 1944 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO "Sbaina" Tel. Buekhurtt 8545 T^Xtltan oaroens. TPJlooDfoi'b <5recn.- IN THE fkADITION OF THE SEA •/ 5-; JEBBCX, .J., :tu. TRIBUTE ^ 'W I *'1 -T I '.^1 SEAFARERS ^ -Xtce The story of the SS Lokonio disaster is now indelibly fixed in the minds of the 900 passengers and crewmen who survived the burning of the Greek liner in the waters of the Atlantic just one month ago. When the hapless vessel burned and had to be abandoned last December 23 in mid-ocean, ships of all nations converged on the disaster scene to render assistance. Jlh- r —/ V I ; I i ' ."-r.-'l One such vessel was the SlU-manned Rio Grande, returning home from India, which, managed to pick up nearly 80 of the survivors and bring them safely ashore to the Madeira Islands. More than 125 persons were lost in the Lakonia disaster, as well as the ship.itself. _ Here, in a simple letter written to the SlU from their home in England, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Donn, two of the survivors, express gratitude for their good fortune in being safely at home once again. A..—" Oiler Leopold Renta (right) describes epic voyage to new arrival on ship, Kenneth Roach, AB. Lult Morrinex manned wheel during rescue. the Uf i .< Back in home port of New York, SlU-manned freighter Rio Grande was one of several ships which responded to mercy call when Lakonia was burning in mid-Atlantic. Julio Evans (left) and ship's delegate Paul Magro (right), two of the men in the Rio Grande s lifeboat crew, tell SlU rep. Fred Stewart about the rescue. Magro and others also went into the water to assist survivors. •••7.5 ; - •I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY. JANUARY 25, 1946 No. 4 NMU Stalling On AT&P And isthmian Elections As a result of the strong SIU position within both the Isth­ mian and American Trading and Production fleets, the NMU is de­ liberately stalling in both of these vital elections. The Sea­ farers International Union ac­ complished more in their five month Isthmian organizational campaign than the NMU could Even Isthmian Is Better! Congress Is Deluged By Flood Of Anti-Labor Bills WASHINGTON (LPA)—Crack down on labor! That was still the battle, cry of all the union haters in the House and Senate a.s Congress started the second week of sessions following the holiday recess. Anti-labor bills poured into the hoppers of both chambers like a spring flood, as reactionaries sought to take advantage of the current strike wave to put over permanent shackles on the na­ tion's workers. Also, both chambers resounded with violent speeches from Torms denouncing organized labor, though the same solons had not a word of criticism for hardboiled corporations which have precipitated the strikes, knowing that rebates under the tax laws will protect them against lo.ss. PROGRESSIVES SPEAK However, the labor-baiters didn't go unchallenged. Many progressives in Congress counter­ ed with speeches strongly sup­ porting labor's present struggles for preservation of "take-home" wages and assailing repressive legislation. iRep. A. J. May (D., Ky.), chair­ man of the House Military Af­ fairs Committee, served as gen­ eralissimo of the campaign. He and his associates tried to intimi­ date the House Labor Commit­ tee into taking rush action, on restrictive legislation. May threat;ened that the Militai-y Affairjs committee would report out bills to curb labor if the Labor Conimittee did not. Later, reactionaries in the La:bor Committee tried to railroad out a bill embodying President Truman's "fact-finding" scheme, but lost by a tie vote. In getting behind . the Presi­ dent's "fact-finding" proposition, the foes of labor made it plaija that they wanted to use that measure solely as a wedge and that they intended to tack on all sorts of other shackle.s when the bill reached the floor of the It's a pretty well known fact that if a seaman had to live on his straight salary, that he'd be a poor sack, and would have to do pretty much without a lot of things that we or­ dinary guys feel we need—things like food, clothing and decent shelter for ourselves and our families. The overtime provisions that the Seafarers put into their contracts serve many purposes. Among them are the pre­ servation of working conditions aboard ship; the prevention of that old shipowner racket of hiring a man in the lowest rating and having him do work of a higher endorsement; and, certainly not least, to furnish a means of supplementing his income. The mark of a good union is how well its members are .-.guarded by tljeir contract-provisions, and how successful-it is in' cbllectihg overtime beefs. If it fails in these things, then it has failed its job and is not worthy of its members' support. We have many times proven that the SeMarers has the best conditions on the waterfront—our contracts, represen­ tation, wages and conditions outstrip all other competition, including the NMU, a point we have made and proven many times before. To say that the SIU is the better organization is one thing. But to say, and prove, that an unorganized line, one as notorious as Isthmian, gives its men more of a chance to earn overtime than a so-called "union," is quite another story. On page 3 of this issue, we print the story of a man who made more overtime shipping Isthmian for two months, than he. did on an NMU ship during a six-month period. We think the moral is pretty obvious, but read the story, and read the records we reproduce—and draw your own conconclusion. (SEE STORY ON PAGE 3) in five years of intensive effort on their part. In a brief five months, the SIU performed the difficult feat of securing the Isth­ mian election petitions — some­ thing which the NMU found im­ possible. Now, through their nefarious moves, this so-called union has the outstanding gall and dupli­ city to think that they can sabo­ tage innocent seamen seeking to be fairly represented by the union of their choice in accordance with their democratic rights. Here's the complete score on the background and present sta­ tus in both the Isthmian and American Trading elections, and the reasons why they are being stymied by the desperate NMU commissars. AT&P STIPULATIONS Back in June of 1945, the NMU petitioned for an election to de­ termine the collective bargain­ ing agent for the American Trad­ ing seamen, and the SIU fur­ nished evidence to prove they should also be on the ballot. At that time, stipulations called for the inclusion of all unlicensed deck, engine and steward person­ nel with the exception of Radio Operators and employees coming under the Staff Officers Act of 1939 (this includes Pursers). In November of 1945, the Sea­ farers petitioned for an election to determine the bargaining (Continued on Page 9) TALLY HO! IT'S ONE FOR JOE! HQU.SP AN.TI-LABOR MEASURES Besides the "fact-finding" bill and the pending Ball-Hatch measure, which would destroy many of labor's right, old guard solons introduced a mass of other anti-labor measures. One of the most sweeping came from Sen. James F. Byrd (D,, -Va.) and it sounded as if it had been written in the offices of the Nath Assn. of Manufacturer.s. It would, among other features, require unions to incorporate; open the way to heavy damage (Continued Pagt 9) Here are the boys who are counting the votes that wUl determine the Atlantic & Gulf Dis­ trict officers for the year 194G. There are a lot of nervous candidates pacing the floor these days, wait­ ing for the final tally, which will be announced in next week's Log. If waiting's no fun, neither is counting—ask anyone of the tallying committee, who are shown at work, above. From left to right, they are: James Manning, AB; W. W. Boatright, Wiper; Jimmy H. Crescitelli, Ch. Cook; Graydon (Tex) Suit, AB; Earl (Snuffy) Smith, Wiper; and Robert Deppe, Ch. Cook- '.V- �Page Two THE SEAFARERS SEAFARERS LOG Friday. January 25, 1946 LOG HBtiSTMY C0A1£/ Published Weekly by the liT's ffer roa£Tfd£iiB... SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated ivith the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 % X i % HARRY LUNDEBERG ------105 Market Street, San Francisco, Calif. President JOHN HAWK ^ecy-Treas. P. O. Box 2 5, Station P., New York City Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N, Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912, Do It Now! The one obvious thing in the present strike situation —besides the fact that the soaring cost of living and the disappearance of overtime have made the present wage structure pitifully inadequate—is that there seems to be an understanding among the nation's industrialists that now is the time to smash the trade unions. Direct evidence of an organized conspiracy would be difficult to present. But there is no need to show written agreement to bolster this charge. The unity of action among the leaders in different industries proves, if not a deliberate anti-labor pacr. then at least a "spon­ taneous" understanding that now is the time. The pattern is the same in all industries involved with their unions: a flat rejection of the union's demands; a speedy objection to the recommendations of government mediation committees, even in the face of a promise—as in the case of the steel industry—of price adjustments that would offset the additional operating costs. This is a particularly good time for the corporations' union-busting campaign: Under the provisions of the present law, they will be refunded part of their last year's taxes to make up for any profit-loss. The steel industry alone will make $149,000,000 in tax refunds even if the plants stay closed all the rest of the year! What a set-up! Get rid of the unions and get paid by taxpayers money while doing it! So far, maritime is not yet involved. Perhaps, the pattern will change by the time our contracts come up for renegotiation. But perhaps not. There is no reason, at this time, to presume that the shipowners will be dif­ ferent from other industrialists. The Seafarers is prepared for any contingency. Our Union is Well-knit, strong in membership and in finances. But we cannot stop there. We must continually grow— in numbers, in financial reserves, in spirit and in under­ standing of the various forces that exist on the waterfront. I / An additional complication in maritime is the wideopen internal disscntion among the NMU leadership, which threatens to tear that "union" apart, and will leave its bewildered membership at the mercy of the shipowners. However, as far as these men ai'e concerned, there will always be an open door for them in the Seafarers. In addi­ tion, we must continue to organize the unorganized: The non-union seamen of Isthmian, AT&P and the others must be reached continually. They are ready for the Seafarers, and will come to us if only we go to them first. In all probability, the showdown will come soon. We all of us, united on the waterfront, under the progressive, fighting banner of the SIU will win. This is the time for the consolidation of our ranks. This is the breather we have for better preparing ourselves. If we take advantage of it we cannot lose. Now is the time. Brothers. Or­ ganize the unorganized! • Protect Yourself Men Now In The Marine Hesnlbis STATEN ISLAND M. J. FIELDS L. A. CORNWALL D. E. SEBOLD J. J. HANLEY V. SHAVROFF D. J. MONTELEONE J. L. WEKKS TIMOTHY HOLT J. L. CAMPBELL C. E. HASZ H. OT.UF J. S. NEAL Tr J. C. CARSON H. L. GILLOT R. POWELL L. R. KATES C. MIDDLETON L. L. MOODY L. R. BORJA D. CARRILLO W. B. MUIR M. JOHN MOBILE TIM BURKE M. CARDANA J. C. DANZEY Hospital Payments Members of Ihe Seafarers are entitled to a weekly pay­ ment from the Union if they are laid up in a hospital. Be sure to get what is coming to you: Notify the Uni^in of your ward-number so that there will be no delay in your receiving the money due you. BRIGHTON MARINE HOSPITAL G. PHINNEY A. RAMOS J. SILKOWSKI H. SWIM F. KINFILD D. KKUG E. JOHNSTON E. STEWART XXX BALTIMORE HOSPITAL GERALD BOWMAN GLADE WRIGHT WOODROW MOORE WILLARD BANKHEAD JR. ELDON CULLERTON BERNARD BUSTER FRED DAY JACK WALKER * ' * JOHN VILIVA X % NORFOLK HOSPITAL JOHN B. DARCY CHARLES T. GASKINS EUGENE WENGARTEN LLOYD G. McNAIR J. H. SMITH L. L. LEWIS CHARLIE MIZELL FRANK HOLLAND J. H. SMITH XXX SAVANNAH HOSPITAL ROBERT HANING Once again we remind you about the need for protect­ ing your righis in regard to compensation for injuries and medical attention. Whenever the case war­ rants it, active seamen should check into a Marine Hospital for medical care. When in doubt about your rights un­ der the law, check with your SIU officials. Seamen should see to it that any injury or health im­ pairment is recorded by the ship's Master, or your de­ partment head, regardless of how small the case may seem to be at the time. Failure to follow such a procedure often results in financial loss and inferior medical attention if the case develops into something more serious. Protect your rights! Anyone who takes ill, or in any other way is unable to sail after taking a ship should notify the dispatcher at the Union hall as soon as possible so that another man can replace him. XXX NEPONSIT E. VON TESMAR R. A. BLAKE BERTEL BRYDER J. F= CLARK PABLO CORTES E. V. FERRER PORT OF^NEW^ORLEANS P. W. XdURPHY J. E. WARD J. A. SCARA J. E. MGCREADIE J. DENNIS C. T. WHITE J. P. SABEBON �••^TSE" THE Friday, January 25, 1940 SEAFARERS Page Three LOG Found Conditions Cn NMU Ship Worse Than On isthmian SIU member Warren J. Calla­ han furnishes additional proof to the Seafarers repeated statement that Isthmian seamen have everything to gain by joining the Seafarers International Union, and nothing to gain by joining the organizationally - bankrupt NMU. Through a series of cir­ cumstances, Brother Callahan sailed on an Isthmian ship for two months during which time he earned $26.78 in overtime; he then shipped on an NMU vessel, and during a six month period received $25.88 in overtime pay, or exactly ninety cents less than he had earned on the Isthmian ship in one-third of the time! Brother Callahan, Bosun/AB, sailed on the I>thmian Line ship, John S. Mosby, to Marseilles, and paid off in that port by mutual consent, receiving $26.78 in over­ time pay. Desiring to reach home again, he contacted the WSA at Marseilles, and was forced to ship out on an NMU ship, the Kenyon L. Butterfield of the R. A. Nicol & Co. Line. BADLY NEEDED! Loading for Lingaycn Gulf in the Philippines with war cargo consisting of 900 tons of ammo, 3 hospital units and ordnance sup­ plies, the Butterfield was leaking badly—21 inches per hour in the No. 3 hold — and operated the pumps almost continuously. Not wishing to sail with his ship in this condition, the Skipper want­ ed to lay her up for repairs, but the WSA said no—they needed the cargo in the Philippines. Cargo was needed so badly that the Butterfield laid at anchor for 3V2 weeks in the Philippines, and then returned to Cape May, N. J., with the same cargo still unload­ ed. After laying off Cape May for a month, the ship finally pull­ ed in to Norfolk, and discharged her load there. At the payoff for the six month trip aboard the Butterfield, Calla­ han received $25.88 for overtime work. So, for a six month's trip on an NMU ship Brother Calla­ han received $25.88, which is ac­ tually 90 cents less than the over­ to put back to the Philippines in of the snakes, broke out three Seafarer Callahan has been time pay he received for a two order to hospitalize him (James fully loaded revolvers and gave sailing SIU for almost five years month voyage on an unorganized Milton) before proceeding on her them to the Second, man on the now, and prior to thatftime sail­ bow, and to SIU member Calla­ ed unorganized ships until he Isthmian scow from an outfit way. han ordering them to shoot any learned the score. On board the that is death on overtime. Skipper Stewart of the Butter­ Japs they saw on the ship (this John S. Mosby, he was directly field was habitually drunk POOH CONDITIONS happened after V-J Day). They responsible for the entire crew throughout the voyage, and one In addition to the poor over­ were also ordered to shoot any being organized into the SIU with time payment, conditions on the stormy night came on the bridge wild monkeys running around one or two exceptions. Like while stark naked. He attempted Butterfield were' as bad, if not loose, and any of the men who many others sailing Isthmian, to maneuver the ship through a worse, than on any unorganized wouldn't obey their commands. Callahan believes men of that ship—this in the face of NMU dense fog even though the Sec­ Line will secure a fair deal only Upon arrivale at Cape May, ond Mate was on the bridge at claims regarding their ships' con­ when they are unionized under Stewart disappeared for a week the time, and ordered the Second ditions! to stop blowing the whistle and after going ashore to get $20fl0 an SIU contract — not under a This NMU crew on the Nicol's change speed from "slow" to for a draw, and claimed he "lost" phony NMU contract such as the ship was really a dilly, according "full" while proceeding through it upon his return. As a result of seamen on board the Butterfield to the report, and only one man the reef-infested Mar.shall Islands. this and other bad reports, the have—but a Seafarer.s' contract besides Brother Callahan was Later that same night, the Cap­ Skipper was finally fired by the insuring the best of wages, living able to make a long splice. There tain, who by now had a bad case Nicol Line. and working conditions. were two wartime ABs aboard, and the rest were acting ABs. The Chief Cook was promoted to Chief Steward when the lat­ NMU SHIP — $25.88 OVERTIME IN 8 MONTHS ter was taken ill, and upon in­ vestigation discovered weevils in •lOM FOf the flour. When the Skipper was VESSEL OWNED AND OPERATED BY informed that more flour should UNITED S^TATES OF AMERICA be taken on at Panama to replace that which was unfit for human War Shipping Administration _ ^^ consumption, he put his foot R. A. NICOL & CO., INC. ^7 ^/ down, and said flour was too ex­ GENERAL AGENT pensive to throw away even if it did have weevils. On his ox'ders, the acting Chief Steward had _ DATE PAID. NAME the flour sifted, but some weevils remained and were cooked into TAX D-EDUCTION RECEIPT , the bread, pies and rolls. Most of this tainted food was thrown out VOY. NO as the crew refused to eat it. I • BiiTItRriElD BROKE ARM Jc 19 Employed fro On another occasion. Captain Stewart refused to use more than Total Wages aW»FRtt Fouus one watch to top and lower the booms—said he was living up to Total Board and Lodging $ the NMU contract which only Total Overtime called for one watch to be used (SIU contracts specifically call wmmmti Total Cash Earnings for all three watches to be turn­ ed to when working the booms). As a result of this set up, one DEDUCTIONS man who was carrying cable on Social Security Tax his shoulders, tools in his pockets, and climbing the mast at the Advance Income Tax .same time, fell when the ship lurched. This man sustained a broken forearm with the bone protrud­ ISTHMIAN SHIP - $26.78 OVERTIME IN 21^ MONTHS ing through the flifeh, ahd also A.228 5M y-45 had a badly lacerated face and contusions. The Butterfield had -... , . owned Here Is The Evidence—See For Yourself //sj'S7^ Tbu vessel 10 chartered to and operated by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA War Shipping Administrntinn By; lathmian Ste.jm.vhu- Ct. General Agents. HE SAW THE DIFFERENCE ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY NEW YORK 6, N. Y. STATEMENT or EAltmitfOS PORT i^:Ua,N.,iU~AS^....PAYA (See note on'/reverie) ^ommmmmrnrnrn^ •/••••yr VROM t. 5) • '' Dite Issujd -/r- (Column 3, Notcl)L/ Col, ^ -C FAMILY STATUS CODE (Column J, Note 2) Wages 19 20 lOvertimc jir. Months Days^ f. /ta O, ^'yage../..y..S..^.Q.. Months!l???J??. Area Per month. Days Hours- - ^ttack Room & Meal A!loy.ance....(For FOAB tax only) Taxable Earnings .X^.( " " " March QUARTER ENDING Sept. June Dec. " ) ^ G c V .-r Zr See inatructious on article payroll DBDUCTIOWS iipiwiil Allotments: Nnmber- @$ /-A ...aZa?:.. W.... MJ.- £.Ci. FOAB Tax: Exemption, Col. 13, Resident indome Actual days of Tax Withheld: period. Col. 22, $ 28 Other: Group Insurance for pcriod....Froin Pension Contribution, $. y' 29 30 31/ /32 $- Slops Describe other Warren J. Callahan lypes the not4s for the story that appears 6n this page. No hewcotaer, Brothe# Cailahah alwayisl knew the Bcore on' the waterfront, but the experiences he describes above was the clincher—the Seafarets has the best conlractsi Details ---L.- -Advaoces 13 Taxable Earnings, Col. 8, $ Tax per chart. Col 23, r - (21) To- ^ @ 394... - - Fines Total Deductions Balance of Wages Paid on Discharge -7 J... CASH ACCOUNT A R NI NGS 15 16 17 18 25 26 27 - VOY , l9AiT(Col 6) (Column 2) 14 8 --y • /- / * ? �THE Page Foiu SEAFARERS Friday. January 25, 1946 LOG Flynn Still Organizing The Unorganized HeRr5 iVHiii ITHWK Take it from A1 "Whitey Flynn, Brothers: "The present expansion drive of the Seafarers is the most Impoiiant job the union has ever undertaken." Whitey should know. He holds SIU card No. 45, He's one of the original members of the Sea­ farers. QUESTION: Why did you go to sea And Whitey isn't just batting tile breeze because he's an oldoriginally? timer. He's in the thick of it. He just got fired from the Isth­ R. M. TYDINGS, Oiler—The mian ship William D. Hoard be­ reason lhal I went to sea was to cause of union activities. have a look at all of the far Getting knocked out of a berth away places that one hears so ynu want to keep for a reason is much about. Well, boys, I really no fun. "Hell," Whitey said, "I did see them. To mention a few: don't like to get kicked off any England, France, Panama, Ha­ scow." Just the same, Whitey is waiian Islands and the Philip­ AL WHITEY FLYNN bouncing right back again. He's pines. While doing this. I have managed to meet lot of good fel­ now awaiting a job on another lows in a swell union—the SIU, imnrganized .ship. is, and there is no question as to "Listen, pardner," he said the how they will cast their vote in and have come to the conclusion that it is hard to find a job on other day, "as.^ long as there are the Isthmian election." the beach to beat going to sea unorganized ships, I'm shipping And when Flynn says the Isth­ However, there is one parting out on 'em. The way I see it, this mian battle is the mo.st impor­ word of advice I'd like to give is the most important work we've tant yet, he's not talking like a anyone contemplating a life at ever been in, and it will mean the guy who can't see the forest for sea, and that is to be sure to sail difference between prosperity the trees. He's a veteran of many for the whole membership of the only SIU. union battles, the Seatrain strike Seafarers or just some of us in at New Orleans a few years ago, the years to come." among others. ORGANIZED THE HOARD H. ANGELL, Oiler—I went to If you think Whitey didn't do sea because I wanted to see how a job on the crew of the Hoard, people on the other continents take a look at last week's Log. were—mostly, of course, to see There was an editorial in there RHILADELPHIA — Misquoting how women abroad compared to about the NMU's dirty organizing our good old U. S. variety. At sea tactics on board the Hoard, and by the public press created a you have a chance to get away a sworn affidavit by an Ordinary furor here when members of the from the noise and filth of the Seaman who was threatened by a SIU aboard contracted ships re­ cities ,and enjoy the good salt air. 20-man commie goon squad be­ fused to sign articles containing You also have a good opportunity cause he joined the SIU. But the to compare the living conditions end of the affidavit speaks vol­ Rider 64-72 (revised) which de­ in other countries, and then you umes for the job Whitey Flynn nies seamen transportation costs can choose whether you would did. It reads: "There is now a back to port of embarkation Un­ rather live there or in the U. S. 90 per cent SIU crew aboard the less they have completed a transI guess the main reason one goes William D. Hoard, and the men Atlantic or trans-Pacific voyage. He's just as hard and tough as he has to be when there's a job to do. EDUCATION PROGRAM Whitey's a great believer in union education. He's thoroughly sold on the need for an educa­ tional school on an International basis. He doesn't see how a lot of the young fellows ever will hp able to appreciate the strug­ gles their union went through to get them what they're getting today unless they get to know what unionism is, and what labor went through. And he thinks tliey'll be better seamen, as well as better union members, because of such a program for new mem­ ber's. Not only is Flynn active on un­ organized ships and one of the progressives m union affairs, he's a guy who always brings in a clean ship as a ship's delegate. Take a good look at that pic­ ture of Whitey Flynn. He's the sort of guy who has built your union. With seasoned timber like that to help chart the course, plus the efforts of young members, it look.s like the Seafarers will be hard to stop. Restore Transportation Rider to sea is hard to explain. It's just a feeling inside you, and there isn't anything in this world just like the good old open water. P. L. WILLIAMS, Oiler — I went to sea to see if the French women were all people said they were. They were, and more, too! Seriously, I was bom with the old wanderlust in my bones—a good old roving spirit. Going to sea satisfies my urge to go places, do things, and see how the rest of the world lives and what they do. The education one gets from books cain't begin to compare to the education which you secure from life itself, and the average seaman's life provides plenty of education. That's the only life for anyone who has the travelling urge and not enough money to in­ dulge it—the seal on board are grateful . . . that With the Union crewing up the we found out what the real score ships as per schedule, resentment ran high when newspapers re­ ported that the SIU was tying up ships pending a settlement of the dispute with the operators. WILLIAM FAGAN, Elec.—To me the sea has always been fas­ PHONY MEASURE cinating, and the far away lands, The refusah of the crews to and customs of other people plus sign articles containing the rider, WELCH, W. Va. — For the the many wonderful sights are although not officially sactioned indeed luring. The very nature second time within three weeks a by the Union, is understandable of his job makes the seaman in- coal mine tragedy; attributable to in view of the fact that the war­ dspondsnt and fras from iko company carelessness and refusal time denial of transpoi tation many drudgeries which bother to install safety precautions, costs was a phony wartime meas­ the average landlubber. It is an snuffed out the lives of a group ure introduced by the WSA on education in itself that can never of miners. Fifteen men were the pretense that it would in­ be acquired anywhere else, and killed last week in a blast tliat crease the number of merchgint once acquired is never forgotten. threatened 250 others in the No. seamen available in the outports. I wouldn't trade my life or ex­ 9 pit of the New River Pocahon­ In actual fact, however, the rul­ periences at sea for all the tea tas Coal Co. near here. The ing was an effective method of China, and if I had it to do all deadly explosion came almost on shanghaiing seamen by stranding over again my choice would still the heels of the Pineville, Ky., theni in ports and leaving them be for the life of a seaman with disaster which claimed 24 lives only one w^ay of departing, that its freedom from humdrum on Dec. 26. via another ship. As a result everyday things. In the New River explosion, as thousands of civilian seaman with the Pineville entombment, found themselves out of contact Federal mine inspections late last with their families for consider­ year showed that the mine was able lengths of time. gassy, electrical wiring v/a.s un­ That the action of the indi­ safe, company inspections and vidual seamen was justified is safety training programs were testified to by the fact that the Wholl/ inadequate. The blast, dispute was settled in their favor which wrecked the tipple and shattered schoolhouse' v/indows cutting a number of children, was caused by gas "propagated en­ tirely by coal dust," according When paying dues, assess­ to state and federal inspectors. ments, fines, donations or any Flames that shot 300 feet into the monies to the union, make air were partly responsible for sure that you pay it to an injuries to 88 others. Miners authorized representative and who attempted to use an ele­ that you get an official re­ vator to the surface found that ceipt. No matter how much it had been destroyed. A Federal or how little you pay, follow report which may place the this procedure for your own blame for the mine's unsafe con­ protection. dition is being prepared. Second Blast Kills 15 Miners ATTENTION! : L.} : ." with the shipowners agreeing to their demands of a prewar rider calling for transportation pay if they were paid off north of Hatteras after signing on south of Hatteras or vice versa. This mornings papers carried a story, with the correct facts, and the news that the operators had agreed to the crews' demands. A humerous sidelight to the first press article was the newspaper demotion of Assistant SecretaryTreasurer of the SIU, Louis Cof­ fin, to Asst. Sec-Ti-eas. of the Philadelphia Brmch. Other mis­ statements of fact were con­ tained in the aidicle. PHILADELPHIA—The Union's car was stolen last night and before the police regained it, the fenders were crumbled, various items stolen from the car, and a cop fell out of the police-car. Parked by Union Patrolmen while they attended to SIU busi­ ness, the car was missed shortly afterwards. A statement by po­ lice that a gang was operating in the city, stealing cars for strip­ ping purposes, sent several mem­ bers of the Union chasing around empty lots looking for it, but without success. CAR DAMAGED Police reported that they spot­ ted the oar travelling in the rity, tried to stop it and got close enough to fire several shots, one of which broke the trunk lock of the car. The damage to the Union's automobile is covered by insur­ ance. The thieves, three young punks, escaped when the police­ man who was firing as he rode on the police car running board, fell as they swung a corner. His buddy in the car abandoned the chase to pick him up. In the, meantime the three thieves jump­ ed from the Union's car and made a run for it, �Friday. January 25, 1946 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Five THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS SALT WATER DIET CAUSES COMPLAINT ON LANYARD KNOT Dear Editor: A few days out of Frisco, at the beginning of the trip, salt water got into the fresh water tanks. As a result of this we were promptly put on a tvater ration. This was okay with us but we were told that wo had to use and drink the salt water already in the tank. We did for three days. Then, a week before we arrived here in Okinawa, the same thing occufrcd only this time the situation lasted five and a half days. Now we have a darn good Cook aboard, but even he could not lessen the salty taste of our food. He had to use salt water to cook with, and we had to drink salt water from the water fountain as all the fresh water is on the same water line. If the Messboy forgot to put water in pitchers we were completely out of luck for we had to drink something even if it was salty water. All this time there. was still good fresh water in other tanks and the evaporators were mak­ ing water. The Chief Engineer, however, refused to turn it on for us. While at sea Brothers Harry Cook and W. Hauger, ABs on the 12-4 watch, asked the Chief Engineer to turn the water on at 11:55 a.m. so that they could wash before eating and going on watch. They were refused. I'm on the 4-8 watch and we worked up quite a sweat. When I a.sked the Ch. Eng. to let the water on an extra half hour at night .so that we could take showers, he told me to "Do -fUESEARfSTAl^fVMW ISS1«ON1HISSCO»^// ON THE MEND for the young first-trippers on here. This has been a good les­ son in unionism for them. In closing the crew wishes to thank Delegates H. Thurman (deck), Smokey Ball (engine) and J. Caldwell (stewards) as well as Brother Lapham for their splendid work. Fraternally, for the entire crew of the Idaho Falls, L. CLARKE High Living Cost Answer Seen In 40-Hour Week Dear Editor: Brolhef John Ptiit, AB, has been on ihe beach for 8 months as a result of shipboard injury to his back aboard the Wm. G. Lee. and is waiting for legal settle­ ment before shipping out. WILLIAM EVARTS MEN DO SOME RECONVERTING Editor, the Log: Please send the Log to my home as I have a hell of a time keeping up with it. The last trip we didn't get any mail at all. While we laid in Marseille, France, we almost succeeded in signing up ah NMU ship which was all out of stores and came to us on the William M. Evarts to get anything they could. I gave them the few Seafarers Log copies v/e had aboard, and if we'd had tome pledge cards we'd have got them signed I'm sure. I suggest some cards should be sent to the ship at Waterman, Norfolk, Va. Harold Westphall IDAHO FALLS MEN THANK BOSTON PATROLMAN Editor: Upon instruction from the crew of the Idaho Falls this let­ ter is sent to you for publica­ tion in the Seafarers Log. Patrolman J. Lapham of the what I do—do without a show­ Boston Branch has won the er." hearty thanks of this crew for We've had our fresh water the manner in which he suc­ tanks filled twice, while here at ceeded in getting the LA Tank­ Okinawa, and now we are ra­ ers to pay off all overtime on tioned again. 6:00 to 9:00 a.m., this ship before signing on ar­ 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. arid 4:30 ticles, to C:DO p.m. The Cdmpany wanted to pay We work as close to bell to wages only and send the OT to bell as the Mate can get us, so Los Angeles for okaying. In it's pretty hard to shower, eat the meantime wc would have and wash clothes during the gone. The crew instructed hours designated. Brother Lapham to inform the The evaporators are not mak­ Company that the crew said ing water now. I guess topside figures it's cheaper to get free "no dice" and they would have water from the Army and Navy a hard time to sail the ship if than use the three ceftt oil they they didn't see the light. After a full day of stalling they saw burn for the evaporators. This letter has been tead to the light. the crew and approved by them. Patrolman Lapham came Incidently, we haven't seen the aboard at 3:00 a. m, on Jan. 10 Leg for sometime. and stayed With the ship until Cliff Samuelsoa. all overtime Was okayed. His SUP 6402 (Dk. Del.) fiiie work >vas an eye-opener FORMER CADET LAUDS FOCS'LE SHIPMATES Log Editor: This letter is in appreciation of all help the SIU has afford­ ed me and my shipmates during the past year. In January 1945, I came to the Union hall fresh from the Ca­ det Corps after having spent a year in that fink outfit and re­ signing, thoroughly disgusted with the whole set-up. . I sailed "on the bridge" as cadet for eight months and in the focs'le for the last year as an SIU member. I'm here to say that its quite a change. The more I sail the more I can see that although the SIU is doing a lot to overcome dictatorial rul­ ings aboard ships, it will con­ tinue to be a long hard battle before this practice is elimin­ ated. " The battle, of course, is half won but there are still Skippers and Mates who believe that the men in the focs'le are of a lower As the year of 1945 comes to a close, the seaman finds that he is no better off, due to the high cost of living, than he was way back in 1941 when most of our contracts were drawn up. It is no secret to the men who go to sea for a living that the take-home wages are not enough to meet the high cost of living. Its no secret to the work­ ing stiff that he is not earning ( YOUSf fiUYSPoN'T ^ enough to meet his family ob­ I ME ASif^E OP TO AAY ' ligations, and that he is now almost living from hand to mouth. Big and little business alike are only interested in TRYING TO REAP THE SAME AMOUNT OF HUGE PROFITS AS DURING THE WAR. This cannot be done at the expense of the workingman as we see by the nationwide strikes we are having. Government has failed to hold the line on the cost of living and mentality and intelligence than this is what it all adds up to. those on the bridge. Now, new contracts are com­ This was apparent during the ing up for the seaman which time I sailed as cadet and has calls for modern working agree­ become more so since I went ments and let's not forget that into the focs'le. although w go to sea for a livI also believe that a good 'ing WE ARE entitled to a 40 many Skippers are afraid to hour per week agreement. This give too much overtime because will eliminate working Satiu- it may result in their dismissal day and Sundays gratis without by the company. the payment of overtime. This Certainly the operators think will also do away with giving more of a Skipper who has less the shipowners a day of free overtime than one who has a work for every month that has lot, but there's no ship that can 31 days. go the whole trip without some I am asking the SIU mem­ overtinie. bership whereever you may be The last ship I was on (the to go down the line for a 40 Geo. E. Pickett, Waterman) hour week agreement, there was an average of 200 Adolph Capote hours per man for a seven month voyage but there was an all time high of 1100 hours dis­ Time Is Wasted puted overtime because the At Meetings By Skipper insisted on letting everw ne and his brother do Reading Papers carpenter and other work with­ Dear Editor: out the crew getting overtime. Some' engineers continue to. I sailed on this ship as Bosun chisel on the agreement. The and being prottji- green in re first assitsant on the Cape Mo­ gard to Union membership, the hican (Bull Line) wanted the going was pretty rugged. I fireman-watertenders to watch know I couldn't have gotten the evaporators, in violation of anywhere successfully if it the agreement. wasn't for the deck delegate, At the New York member­ Kenneth E. Finkenbinder, ship meetings too much time is whose unfailing devotion to the wasted reading things that Union resulted in our getting could be posted on the bulletin the rightful overtime due us. board, to be read by those de­ My hat's off to him and the SIU. I would like to take this op­ siring to do so. By the time "new business" is portunity to express my grati­ reached, everyone is restive and tude to the crew of the Pickett wants to get out, instead of for their cooperation in trying transacting constructive busi­ to make the voyage a pleasant ness. one. Wmiam C. Kennedy C. S. Nilhaua .AN' Seamen in Manila Join Beef Chorus On Mail Stinkout Dead Editor: There has been a bulletin posted in the mes.shall stating that after December 1, 1945 the Navy refuses to handle mer­ chant marines' mail. It says that all foreign mail should be addressed as follows: Mr. John Doe, Name of Ship, Name of Foreign Agent, Foreign Agent's Address. They pull that on us, and yet we are still under Government orders and subject to go any place they care to send us. An­ other thing we would like to know is what the devil is wrong with the Navy. After they no more use for the merchant ma­ rine, they give us the wellknown brushoff. The hell with the merchant marine, they say. Please try to give this all of the publicity you can, We think it's something the public should know. Charles (Tex) Welborn (This letter also was signed by the following additional crew members: A. A. Lorenzo. C, E. Rushlon, Jr„ J. E. O'Quinn, L. O. O'Quinn, Ralph Ingle, R. D. O'Brien. Fred Fernandez, Frank M. Loft. Jr.. Harold Thur­ man, Argyle J. Wright. Mark E. Christensen. Clinton Anderson, Salinus M. Joyce. Frank Morte. Harold Farmer. C. Masters, William B. Green and George Heidel Lakes.) THE REST OF THE MAIL AS SPACE WILL ALLOW Dear Brothers. I want to thank you all for the nice Christmas donation you sent to us boys here at Fort Stanton. It was greatly appre­ ciated by the brothers here. The best of luck in the Isth­ mian drive. I was supposed to go on an Isthmian ship and everything was fixed but in­ stead I landed in the hospital. I'm feeling fair but getting fat and lazy. Why doesn't the Union put the heat on to try and get Bill HR 2346 enacted. If the Union would print the names of the Congressmen in the Log I'm sure most of the seameu would write to them and demand ac­ tion. John R. Sarlor J. i 4> Dear Brothers, I wish to send my thanks and those of the brothers who are patients at this hospital (U. S. Marine Hospital, Neponsit, L. I., N. Y.), to the kind brothers wjio were instrumental in making possible the thoughtful and wel­ come gift to all hospitalized SIU members. It meant a very* merry Christmas for us. Emil von Tesmar �THE Page Six SEAFARERS LOG Friday, January 25, 1946 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Sturdy Beggar Crew Asks Educatien Pregram ON THE WILLIAM HARPER Bassett Trip Worst Ever, Seamen Say The Bull Line's Richard Bas­ sett was warped into her berth in North River on January 22 after a trip of two months and 18 days—New York, Rome, New York. Aboard her were 585 re­ turning GI's—all of them glad to be home, but. all of them hopping mad about the mess. None of them were any mad­ der than members of the crew. They agreed that it was the lousiest trip they'd had in a long time. Robert Hicks, SIU delegate and Chief Army Chef, reported that it was the lousiest trip he'd ever made. He's been sailing since 1939. Never, he said, had a crew been so imdorfed. And he doubted whether troops had ever gotten the end of a stick as dirty as the one they were handed by the Bull Line's Port Steward, BEEFS LISTED F I? Hicks has a list of beefs a mile long. Here are a few of them: The Port Steward at Rome understored the Bassett on everything. They were short of potatoes, eggs, all kinds of vege­ tables. They were short 350 pounds of meat on the last day out. On the morning of the ar­ rival—on schedule—the troops were fed bread and butter. That's all there was left to give them. The crew mess was even worse than the Army mess. The Purser was uncoopera­ tive, What's more, nobody could ever find him. He was always sneaking off for a snooze some­ place. MASTER BUSYBODY lij- I If-' l¥.|:£ 1'^ |j- li The Chief Mate was always "too busy" to do anything. The Chief Army Steward was an incompetent. The Captain, who acted as though it were a Navy ship and continually bustled around seeing that everything was "shipshape," hgd rated him up to Chief Stew­ ard from Second Army Cook, On orders from the Bull Line there was no overtime for the Stewards Department. Crew quarters were supposed to be painted by the deck depart­ ment, which never could get around to it. On the way over the Bassett ran into a storm and her gang­ plank was smashed. There was no effort at Rome to repair or repl vje it. The crew was forced to use a painters' ladder. Hicks Tell off the ladder and broke his shoulder. Other men were in•jin-ed because of this negligence. The crew of Ihe Waierman scow, William Harper, face Ihe camera as Ihey prepare for a clean payoff in Mobile at the end of a 7'A month trip which all are reported to have enjoyed. Left to right: (kneeling) Deck Delegate D. Acker (AB); J. Arnold (AB); B. Samples (OS): 2nd Mate; Sparks; E. A. Hattaway (AB); H. Patterson (OS); (standing) G, Leroy (AB); E. McNam'ar (Bosun); E. Mastrevich (AB); D. Pritchard (DM); J. Manning (Oiler); G. Goodwin (Dk. Eng.); unidentified Messman; J. Eng­ land (Wiper); Chief Mate; Chief Cook; O'Bannion (Steward); and Stewards Delegate R. Wilson (NC&B) Hey, Shipowners! Who Says Danger Of Sinking Over? Add Shipboard Vermin: Master A Linen Louse They're having linen trouble aboard the Charles Mc­ There was a little item in The Donnell, where Captain Albert J. Dixon, a former ATS New York "Times" a day or two skipper and a wind-jamming slave-driver, is trying to ago, which we are sure the run the vessel as though his ATS command was still shipping owners would have in force. H. H. McCarthy writes from liked to have had buried back among the obituaries, since it Batangas, Luzon, on December knocks into a cocked hat their 5 that linen has not been issued contention that there's no more for five weeks. Captain Dixon inaugurated the no-linen dictum danger in shipping. The "Times" quotes the with an announcement on the Militant action was decided Liverpool underwriters, annual bulletin board, saying that no more would be issued to unli­ upon by SIU members aboard report regarding ship losses as censed crew members. His an­ the Alcoa Pioneer at a meeting follows: nouncement said that crew held on December 28. Crew That 45 vessels, totaling members would be paid at the members agreed that no one 247,811 tons, have been lost •rate of $2.00 per week for wash­ would sign on again if former or damaged by hitting mines ing their own linen, and that promises of improvements were in European or Far Eastern an inspection would be held not met, and if the ship didjiot waters since the war ended. each Saturday to see that clean return to peacetime sailing pro­ Of that number IS ships of 71, linen was on each bunk. visions, in opposition to WSA 182 tons were sunk. On these inspections the pur­ rider 64, regarding transporta­ That for some time to come ser accompanies him and takes tion, and rider 72, in regard to there would be danger from down names of crew members" repatriation. stray mines in spite of the whose bunks "aren't tidy Members agreed to sign a pe­ scientific improvements avail­ enough" or whose linen isn't tition protesting frozen milk and able for their detection and clean enough to suit him. The the large percentage of poorer destruction. men whose names are listed cuts of meat still provided by Significantly, the "Times" and don't get their two bucks. the WSA. Members also agreed the Liverpool underwriters did Officers, of course, find no to request innerspring mattres­ not Tnentinn loss of life or in­ shortage of linen. ses, and extended a vote of juries su.stained by crew mem­ In addition to "having been thanks to the stewards depart­ bers on the vessels sunk or dam­ bitten by the linen bug. Captain ment for food and service ren­ aged. Dixon gets a case of second de­ dered. There's another significant gree hydrophobia every time he Brulhei's Manley and Rasmus point in this story, too. Before hears the word "overtime." He sen served as chairman and sec­ the Underwriters are able to has disputed most of the over­ retary, respectively. compile such a report, they time put in by the deck depart­ must receive notice of claims ment. The ship ran aground, A POT FOR 'FRENCHY' for losses by shipping com­ and the deck department made Overheard at the Dispatcher's panies. Thus, the shipowners •quite a bit. of overtime trying to window. "Michelet? Why he's are turning with guileless faces float it, but the master is dis­ strictly, a one pot cook. Yeh! to say there is no danger in war puting it. zones, while they're holding Brother McCarthy, who seems One pot, corned beef, cabbage^ their palms out behind them to to know which side a seaman's potatoes, greens and even pud­ . collect for lost shipping sunk bread is buttered on,, points out ding sometimes,- all in: one pot. in those same undangerous war that Section 4^ of the^ agreement -Says he figures it all gets mix­ zones. calls for overtime in such cases. ed up on the inside anyway;" . Alcoa Pioneer Crew Demands Return To Poacetime Status New Members Would Learn Union Bylaws A new resolution calling for establishment of an educfflional program on an International ba­ sis for nev/ members has been submitted in the form of a peti­ tion by the crew of the Sturdy Beggar (Mississippi) to the membership of the New Or­ leans branch of the SIU, with the request that it be considered at a regular business meeting. It points out these facts in urging adoption of the measure: 1. That the SIU during the war has been required to accept thousands of new members without opportunity to investi­ gate their fitness or qualifica­ tions to become members of or­ ganized labor. 2. That many new members have had no previous industrial e.xperience, and haven't had contact with any unions; that as a consequence, they don't real­ ize the hard struggles of the SIU in gaining the working con­ ditions now extant; that many do not realize their responsibili­ ties, and have conducted them­ selves in manners unbecoming to sincere unionists, thereby casting a reflection on the me'mbership of the SIU as a whole. 3. That such an educational program is a debt the m.embers owe to the Brothers who fought so hard and sacrificed so much to build our Union in its early days, and many of whom were killed sailing ships into dan­ gerous waters. The body of the resolution fol­ lows: Be It Therefore Resolved: That the International Offi­ cials and the. District Repre­ sentatives of the Seafarer's International Union of North America hereby be authorized to establish educational schools in such branches or districts as may be best suited for carrying on this work. And Be It Further Resolved: That after the establishment of such schools and after competent instructors have been obtained that a curricu­ lum of instructions pertain­ ing to the study of the Con­ stitution: the conduct of ship's meetings; the duties of ships' delegates; the proper record­ ing of minutes of business meetings; how to organize for the union; the study of our agreements; Robert's rules on order, and etc.; and that all trip card and probationary members be required to attend these schools for at least 60 -. days during their probationary period before being obligated as full book members fo the Union. J; Greenhaw. G-956 Wayne F. Harris. A&G 26873 Smokey Ball. 2800 �THE Friday. January 25. 1946 DIGEST OF MINUTES FROM VARIOUS SlU SHIP MEETINGS ALBERT P. RYDER. Nov. 24 —Chairman E. Behrns. Secre­ tary E. Shymanski. Meeting called to order at 3:15. This be­ ing the first meeting of the trip the meeting moved immediate­ ly into New Business. General discussions on cleanliness and linen. Meeting voted a 25c fine for first offense ($5.00 for seccond) for anyone caught spit­ ting on deck. Meeting lasted 45 minutes. 4* 4* ALBERT P. RYDER. Jan. 6— ChaiiiVian noberl Winning. Sec­ retary John Sullivan. Disputed overtime because "Navy boy stood week-end watches" is to be turned over to Patrolman. All tripcarders accepted. No beefs in stewards department. Delegates: Eugene L. Behrns (deck), Robert Winning (en­ gine) and Basil Undertilo (stew­ ards). 4. J. 4BRANDYWINE. Jan. 6 — Chairman RiLLerbush. Secre­ tary P. Jakubcsak. Topics dealt with by meeting: Agent to be contacted on whether "we re­ ceived a raise in meal subsis­ tence of 10c, if and when an extra Cook is to be carried, re­ pairing radio and fumigating .ship. Delegate: R. L. Ritterbush (deck), F. V. Robinson (engine) and James Brandon (stewards). 4. 4. 4TRISTRAM-DALTON. Dec. 1 —Chairman W. Falkner. Sec­ retary Larson. Purser was brought up to account for prices in slop chest. He had been re­ quested in past to post prices but neglected to do so. List of needed equipment was compil­ ed. Delegates: Eugene Melzcr (deck), Charles Bauer (engine) and James Kelly (stewards). 4. 4. i. WILLIAM S. YOUNG. Dec. 6 —Chairman Joseph Kelley. Sec­ retary Dargan O. Coker. Pur­ pose of meeting to explain SIU and benefits to new seamen. Overtime, living conditions and need for cooperation of all hands were discussed as v.'ell as the practice of having Union Patrolmen boarding vessels. The tripcard men wex'e requested not to patronize the USS. % % ^ OLIVER LOVING. Dec. 23— Chairman Bogil. Secretary Robertson. Motions adopted: to install a clock in crew's messhall, to get new gaskets as all deadlights are in bad shape. Many personal beefs pertaining to overtime were discussed. Medical supplies are inadequate and a man had to use penicil­ lin on Dec. 23 that was stamped "To be used before Dec. 2." All tripcard men aboard were ap­ proved and Robertson was elected to take McNally's place as the latter was sick. X X WILLIAM S. YOUNG. Dec. 7 —This meeting was for full book members only. Chairman T. Green. Secretary D. Coker. A five dollar fine was agreed upOn for seamen caught con­ versing with army personnel in messhall. Messman to get three dollars extra for cleaning messhall ^ter card games and three dollars extra to be given to SEAFARERS LOG OFF THE EQUATOR Baker for serving coffee. The cardplayers will vacate messhall by 6:00 a.m. A midnight lunch will be prepared by the Baker and placed in crew's re­ frigerator. The meeting agreed that any work that calls for overtime pay and is done by a POW will be listed and pre­ sented to the boarding Patrol­ man. Due to seasickness of< the Messman, each person had to serve himself therefore the question of overtime is to be taken up with the Patrolman. Meeting adjourned at 7:05 after a 35 minute .session. it 4. Some of the boys aboard the Robin Locksley in the South At­ TULANE VICTORY. Dec. 19 —Chairman Robert Ellis. Sec­ lantic off the Equator. Top row. 1. to r.—R. Bodina, Gunner; J. retary Karl Esplin. Motions Waihme. 4th Asst.; M. Peoples, Signals: G, Langley, Oiler, Bottom carried included: ice box, hot row. 1. to r.—N. Zeverino. FWT; T. Walsh. FWT; and J. F. Byrne. plate, fans, mixer, potato peel­ C. Pantryman. er, blower and domestic tanks to be fixed; ship to be fumi­ gated; steam table to be put in crew's pantry; two Messman for crew's mess to be secured; "Pa­ trolman to ««heck slop chest overcharging and stop cash and By HANK carry system. Chief Steward was charged with not allo\ying While the Social Security tax really happened: He got hit by his department coffee -time has climbed up the ladder to an automobile, and is nov/ drywhile on overtime, not writing 2'/2 percent, the pay-as-you-go- docked in Staten I.sland Hos­ the overtime down for himself, showing favoritism to officers in broke income tax has been mer­ pital. Swift and smooth sail­ regard to linen and being in­ cifully, but no doubt reluctant­ ing out of there, Hansen! Jim­ competent in supplying the ship ly, lowered to IT^'i pei'cent. my Stewart, President of the at Frisco. Delegates Engene (You see, there shouldn't be any Tliird Floor Boudoir, is waiting Stevens (stewards), Jim Laun- of these insane strikes for more with a smile on his broad map ius (deck) and engine depart­ money when there's such an for your latest yarn, easy-living peace on), and the 4 4 4 ment delegate not noted. mail system for us unsung, dunChicago's Pride, Oiler Tom­ 4. 4. 4. gareed millionaire rovers of the my Hannen, finished with en­ ALEXANDER STEVENS, world is still off the course, gines in the Blue Front Tavern Jan. 5.—Chairman Louis Sousa; we're shivering out a wintry uptown and the chances of Secretary Jules Barbarin. No bag of hot comments. pumping out a few bucks here beefs so far, .but disputed over­ 4, 4- 4" and there. (But exactly where time at New Orleans prior to Joe "Gus" Eisenhardt blew Tommy?) He's now standing by signing on will be called to Pa­ trolman's attention at the pay­ out on a ship to New Orleans for a ship South Africa-way. off in New Orleans. Motion car­ after a few farewell shuts with His remark, about shipping out ried to inquire about purchase Bosun Ozzie Okray, who also fast to avoid guys who may de­ of milk and ice cteam in U. S. has himself a home for another cide he's a Greek Irishman after ports outside Now Orleans. cruise. Winter ain't a kind wom­ all, gave us a kick in the funny Stewards claims he ordered an in New York or elsewhere muscle, some, but was turned down by when your pockets aren't filled 4 4 4 Master. Motion carried by crew with that wonderful spinach! Our Assistant Editor. Gerry 4> 4< 4 demanding free company launch Harris, has abandoned his paper Richard Hansen, our squareservice at Pensacola, when ship work and pencil-steering for is at anchor out .in the stream rigged sailor, has been hit with some sea watches and North At­ more than 24 hours. Master re­ just about everything in his lantic weather for an English fused same when approached on ship-shaped life. This time it voyage. Cheerio, pip-pop, and subject. Crew on record con- • all that stuff these Engish for­ cerning same and wants reim­ little eai-lier, and to stretch meat eigners say in farewell, Gerry! bursement for money spent on a little to make it last until end By the way, you should see the such service. Motion carried de­ of trip. new arrival to our powerful manding two cartons of cigar­ 4 4. 4. organizing machine. He's "War­ ettes per man per week, since JOSEPH S. EMERY. Nov. 28 ren Callahan, fresh from a year's war is over and cigarettes avail­ —Chairman Sammy Fama. Sec­ gray-hired labor on Isthmian able in all ports touched. Mo­ retary Pat Fox. Motions car­ ships! tion carrier to reinstitute de­ ried: menu suggestions for spe­ 4 4 4 mands for ship's improvement cific meat every other day, as specified in minutes of last shower on stern to be used for - Oiler Robert "Scotty" Morton, meeting on Voyage No. 9, as laimdering purposes to elimin­ "one of our oldtimers, regretfully very little done at present. Note: ate confusion and congestion missed his New year's drinks. Master replied in detail on mat­ in the one amidship. All mem­ He got sick (the old year was ter of cigarettes; it all added bers present except those on rather in bad health after those two explosive Victories) and up to "No." watch. to turn to on a bed in Staten i 4. 4. 4 4 4 Island Hospital. Next New MEMNON. Dec. 9 — Meeting CALVIN AUSTIN. Dec. 16 Year's will be different, Scotty. Chairman Jorgin Rasmussan; called to order at 1:00 p. rn. 4 4 4 Secretary Edward L. Redmond. Steward elected chairman and Can Paddy Ryan be down in Agreed to help keep messhall Meade recording-secretary. All Savannah or even Baltimore? clean,-with fine for each man overtime beefs were reported It's been noticed he didn't stay neglecting to do so. Fine fund settled to date and the chair re­ around here too long! And our to be donated to the boys at Fort ceived no reply when he called other Paddy—Paddy Walsh—^is Meeting Stanton, Engine Dept, agreed for the repair list. to use Navy head and showers spent most of the time discus­ somewhere in the sea world, and use original for a spare. sing the merits of various crew- resting his elbows on the mess­ Agreed that only toaster aboard members who sought member­ hall table or over some foreign to be used only foy crew's mess. ship in the SIU. Meeting ad­ tavern where they fluently Agxc-ed to take all beefs to De­ journed after making recom­ speak pidgen-English. 4 4 4 legate andr hot try to settle mendations for acceptance of Wiper Tommy Taylor (that them by independent action. some and further investigation Florida Irishman newly nickAgreed to come to meals a of other prospective members. CUT AND RUN Page Seven Whitefield Crew Gets Union Talk The Brothers aboard the George Whitefield (Bull Line) are doing a militant job of Union training, their November 12 meeting minutes reveal. First item of new business at this meeting was the agreement to a motion by S. Nicastro that someone explain to new mem­ bers the icason for white caps, and other matters of Union policy. E. DiPietro took the floor and told the men about the beef in N. Y. when men went down the line with the AFL longshore­ men aginst the commies, and that all SIU men wore white caps during the beef. The com­ mies know, he said, that if it v» Eli not for the rniiitant action of the SIU White Caps their stooges in and out of the ILA would have taken over the New York waterfront: and that there­ fore it was agreed to wear white caps ashore in all ports where the commies are in power; this is also to show the NMU that their police "escorts" in New York did not take the white caps off SIU heads. A three man committee—R. A.. Gates, deck delegate; L. Healey, stewards delegate, and E.DiPietro, engine delegate—was elected to board all Isthmian ships, distribute Seafarers Logs and to have pledge cards signed and sent to the organizers in New York. R. A. Gates served as chair­ man; L. Connors as secretary. named Pop) paid off an Isthmia.n trip and rushed Floridaway by plane to see his father, who's in bad health. Swift re­ covery for your dad. Tommy, and don't forget our fireman's papers. By the way, Tom.my swore himself on the wagon. It's been chasing him a long time, you see-, and he got tired of it. 4 4 4 We found Wiper Henry "Red" Twyman shipping out and con­ fessing a healthy beach beef. He couldn't get discharged by RMG, even with his over-thedraft age and more-tha.n-enough sea time. So, with a wet au revoir to the 500 Club uptown (where lots of our men rendez­ vous) Red is grabbing a wild horse of a scow. 4 4 4 Though Fireman "Gaty" Boatwright recently paid off from a Waterman wagon, he's not let­ ting himself get all barnacled and broke, neither in Tampa nor here. 4 4 4 "Volunteering as an organized AB Gmar Ames, recently work­ ing on MoTan sea tugs, climbed aboard the George Bibb and we introduced him to Baker John Bove. Well, they had been ship­ mates on the Cape Borda. They got as far as some bay in Scot­ land with their load of bombs, suddenly discovered to be worthless. Then one of the life­ boats sank because the mate erred about the tide. And what a laugh it was when one of their drink-loving shipmates was so loaded they brought him aboard by boom and cargo sling. Well, bon voyage, and don't get stuck with any wooden marks, if you go to Frankfort, as rumored! �Page Eight THE SEAFAKEKS L O C? ?• Friday, January 25, 1946 Asks Men To Ship In Own Ratings By BUD RAY Boston Shipping 3y JOHN MOGAN BOSTON We just completed another busy week in this port and its suburbs. We had four payoffs during the v/cek—two in Boston, and one each in Port­ land and Pi'twideiice. In addition, there were three Isthmians in, one in Searsport, one in Portland, and the third in Boston. There was plenty of hopping around for all hands, especially that Searsport trek. When we arrived in Searsport, the Haw­ kins Fudske was still in the .stream, where she had been an­ chored since before Christmas— with no prospects in sight of get­ ting up to the dock. We stuck around till we contacted some of our members of the crew, then went to work to try to get the sco\v docked. We succeeded the next day, much to the delight of the officers as well as the crew—including the NMU dele­ gation aboard. BACK TO NORMAL We are still getting a flock of West Coast tankers in up this way and the SUP stuff is rather plentiful. Right now we have the Mexican to payoff, which won't be too hard as the crew is happy and all .speak highly of the ship and its officers. The job situation is getting back to normal—not too many jobs on the board, and those that do stay on for over a day are always the engine ratings. How­ ever, what is true is Boston is not necessarily true in the other ports, and we hear that New York is doing plenty of shipping all the time. . Morris Weisberger and "Bull" Shepard paid us a visit last week. We just pushed a couple of tables up against the wall and somehow made room for them in the of­ fice. That's one nice thing the visitors to our office like—it's so cozy. Weisberger managed to get all his business cleaned up with four people breathing down his neck. Bull found all his Isthmian boys very "happy" and their ship is in pretty good shape. BILL OF RIGHTS We are being bombarded with queries lately regarding the sta­ tus of the men who served in the merchant marine during the war, particularly with regard to whether any benefits accrue to them under the GI Bill of Rights. It might be a good idea to run a Broathor NO NEWS?? feature in the Log explaining to all members what they get under present laws—or, more aptly per­ haps, what they don't get under the present set-up. In this con­ nection, it was good to see the editorial regarding the mail situa­ tion, as the families of the mem­ bers are plenty burned up to have their letters returned to them after three or four weeks, stamp­ ed with the very obvious "un­ delivered" stamp. It really is time that the various government outfits appreciated the fact that merchant seamen also have wives and kid.s who are concerned for their welfare and morale. It's A Slow Week In Savannah By ARTHUR THOMPSON SAVANNAH — The past week was one of our slowest. Four SUP ships came in this week, but all were in transit and only a few replacements -were required. Nothing at all was doing in Char­ leston and we don't expect any­ thing in the near future. ' There is one ship in Charleston which should -payoff in the near fu­ ture, but it's still waiting for a berth to discharge. There was a little trouble about transportation on one of the SUP ships in port which has not straightened out yet, but it will be in a few days. The crew is a good one and can be depend­ ed on for backing I'm still looking for the first one of the four Waterman ships v/hich the local paper claimed were due in Savannah. It sounds like another one of those stofies. We have a surplus of men again and we can only wait and hope. To fhe Editor: We have been informed that one, Paul Powloff, is circulating up and down the Pacific Coast, representing himself as being an attorney and associated with Paul Matthews of New York; and, as such, they are the official attorneys for the SIU and au­ thorized to represent our members in personal injury claims. This is to inform the mem­ bership of the SUP and SIU that no one has been author­ ized to represent the SUP and SIU in personal injury calims. The traditional pclicy of the SUP is that the choice of attorneys in an injury case is entirely up to the indi­ vidual member. The only time the union ever interferes with personal injury cases is when ASKED to advise what attorney on the Coast is com­ petent. HARRY LUNDEBEHG, President, SIU of N. A. Siletace Ihis week itom Ihe dira^h Agents of the follow" ing patis: NORFOLK NEW ORLEANS GALVESTON JACKSONVILLE 1!AMPA BALTIMORE MOBILE SAN JUAN—All hands have found out that all you need is a letter from the Agent to get sea­ man's papers, and Brother, if it is true that all of the fellows that some of the members bring up and tell me are their brothers then all I can say is their parents didn't get much sleep. Thpy come with letters from Postmasters, Pilots, Mailcarriers, Policemen, Stewards, Captains and what have you. If all these men got papers and went to sea, we could crew the entire mer­ chant marine. So, for the love of Mike, let me up; I am all blood. Well, shipping isn't bad but \ ABs go out as Messman. The Cooks as Wipers and FOW men leave as OS, Then when I want rated men, all 1 can find are Messmen, Wipers and OS—then I have to send out acting men on rated jobs, and it sure isn't help­ ing the Union to furnish compe­ tent men. ONE DEPARTMENT Personally, I think this should be stopped and members should register and ship on their ratings. Also, new members should de­ cide which department they are Phllly Hall Open For Business By LOUIS OOFFIN Formerly a restaurant, the PHILADELPHIA — Ample a new some fanjjy wall lights proof of the need for which had been over the indi­ SIU hall in this port was fur­ vidual booths. These serve to nished by the number of old- give the place a comfortable, going to sail in, and stay there timers who crowded in at the homey appearance which the until they make a rating. Hop­ ping from one department to an­ opening last Monday. other is no good. After going to Word must have travelled sea two and three years, these MARgS/lCPegL I around by the grapevine that we jumpers ain't worth a damn any AT HOM^/ L were about to open new quarters, place. and a surprising number of book We are averaging four ships a members flocked in to give the week. Waterman has one in, and place the once-over and offer one out each week. Bull is get­ their witty, and otherwise, re­ ting its schedules worked out, marks about what to set where and I am getting them here and why. Few of them found the steady out of Baltimcwe and New opportunity of offering sugges­ York. tions for the general remarks were of satisfaction with the set­ up. SHANGHAIIED! To the surprise of the beach­ combers, the Dispatcher's coun­ ter was a beehive of activity and, before they could recover their wits, they found themselves shanghaiied and shipping out for the first time in many months. The honor of being the first man to ship out of the new quar­ ters belongs to Brother Jack Kennedy, who went on the tank­ er, Newhall Hills. Old Colonel Hoodges escaped the shanghai artists because he couldn't be put aboard a tub while waiting for the Button Gwinett to payoff. SUGAR REPORT members—to judge by the num­ ber sitting around shooting the breeze, reading, etc.—seem to ap­ preciate. Excellent planning and carpen­ ter work transformed open floor space and a couple of corners in­ to adequate union offices and a Dispatcher's counter which is a smaller edition of second deck at the New York Hall. The first day'saw 35 men ship­ ped through the Hall, but plenty of jobs remain for all ratings. Members who want to ship pron­ to would do well by coming here. Buluth Is South (Of North Pole) By WILLIAM STEVENSON Who said Duluth was at the week to try the Coast for their fortune. North Pole? Mrs. Captain Cronk paid a vis­ The little sffeams of water are it to the Hall this week and said running down the hills again, she is ready to go any time, if I and here it is, not even spring could only get her a boat. She yet. The other quite definile sign has her help all picked out. She's sorry about her old ship going of spring is the number of boys to the Bone Yard. around the Hall again. They We had a card from one of the must have spl'ing fever! Brothers, Short Longline. He is They are asking when the on his way to Greece. Good boats are going to start running Luck, Shorty, from all the boys again; and it is too bad we have around here. They all want to not any leaves on the trees here, see your smiling face in the because they're saying it's too Spring. warm to sit in the Hall. If I Now, listen, all you full book had a few palm trees around members; come around for meetthey could sit in the shade of iiigs. They're the first and third them on the sidewalk iii front of Monday of each month at 7:30 the hall, ahd wouldn't be able to p.m. If we can get a qtiofum we tell the difference from Califor­ can discuss things for the Spring. nia. Editor's Note: Latest Weather And speaking of California, Bureau reports from Duluth give some more of the boys left this temperatures of 19 below zero! Sugar cutting has started with a few small Centrals starting to grind, so I should have sugar in the next few weeks. In the past few months they have been go­ ing light or to Cuba to load. So now the lovers can get a few more days in with the lovely Senoritas and bask in tlie tropi­ cal sun and absorb enough heat to last until they get back. We hear down here that Ole Jack Frost is pouring it on the sturdy North men. Several times I have written about the dives on the docks at Ponce, telling of the evils that lurk there; but so far it has done no good, and every time a ship is in over there it means trouble. The last roundy go roundy may cost one of our boys a few years in the clink. The man he cut required 32 stitches in his face and he is in the brig under ten grand bond. What is that old adage. Live and Learn? PERSONAL SERVICE We had a Wiper, second trip to sea, who was under the im­ pression all the Cook had to do was prepare his .meals — never mind the rest, of the crew. Fel­ lows, the stewards dept. is shorthanded as is, and with so many green kids it is hard for the Cooks to please all hands and keep things straight. So let us all get in and do our part. Growl when you have a good beef, but such petty things as the eggs are too hard or soft—He doesn't do these things on purpose just to hear you gripe. 'Leave the messroom in the morning as you found it when the messman left it after supper, and he will praise you the rest of his days. �THE Friday, January 25, 1946 SEAEARERS LOG NMU GOONS AT WORK Page Nine Need 8th Man In Stewards Dept. By J. P. SHULER NMU goons on the New Orleans waterfront trying to intimidate SlU Organizer Bill Higgs and two Isthmian men. of William D. Hoard crew shown on the left. P.S.—They didn't succeed! All Liberty ships entering Ihia Shipping is going back to nor­ mal in the Port of New York, port are being converted into and most of the jobs have been regular freighters, and on these cleared off the board except ABs ships we are losing 20 men in and Second Cooks. There were the steward dept. and a Plumberwell over a thousand men regis­ Machinist. Several of the.se ships tered for shipping this past week, have signed articles before they and there are still at least 25 AB were re-converted and all men jobs and about the same amount i on articles have received a of' Second Cooks jobs on the month's pay in addition to the board. However, there have been wages which they had coming no delays in sailing on account due to the fact that they were laid off without cause. of the shortage of men. . Twenty-six ships paid off and Since the lull in shipping, the 21 signed on. All the beefs were Oi-ganizers have been doing settled at the payoff time, e.xcept pretty well keeping Isthmian for three or four minor beefs Line office flooded with men and which have been settled—leaving quite a number of them have no recent beefs pending in this made Isthm.ian ships. Anyone in­ Port. terested in helping the Orga'nization take over these ships The battle between the Union and the Companies is still going should see the Organizers on the on about the manning scales in fifth floor, especially rated men. the stewai'ds dept. on MAV-1 It won't be long now until this vessels. The NMU and the MCS company is forced into an elec­ have both accepted the 7 man tion and every vote will be a help Stewards Dept. on these ships, to the union. and are making it extremely hard TEST CASES for the SIU to put 8 men aboard. This has been a busy week with the Coast Guard as several members have decided to make te.st cases and not appear before the Merchant Marine Hearing Unit when subpoenaed. The men wliy they are being denied their have gone and shipped out and, just and legal rights to vote on as yet, nothing has come of it as the union they wish to have rep­ every beef has been cleared resent them. away. But, a man is taking a hell The NMU has never had a of a chance by not appearing af­ contract or agreemenf covering ter being subpoenaed. Pursers, and has never tried to The Union is working on this include them in any previous and it shouldn't be long before elections. However, there is a SIU seamen have overthrown bonafide labor union which does tlie dictaturshnp of the Merchant represent the staff officers' group Marine Hearing Unit. After the of which the Pursei's are an in­ way has been paved, it is pos­ tegral part. The SIU charges sible that the NMU and other un­ that through the use of the Pur­ organized seamen may follow. ser subterfuge, American Trading However, they are still subject­ and Isthmian seamen are being ing themselves to this phony used as guinea pigs by the NMU WSA Medical set-up •which the in their desperate attempt to stall SIU-SUP kicked off a couple of off inevitable defeat. months ago. NMU's Stalling Delays Isthmian Election {Continued from Page 1) agent for Isthmian unlicensed personnel. Then, the NMU in­ tervened as an interested party. On January 7, 1946, an inform­ al hearing was held before the regional director of the National Labor Relations Board in New York in order to secure a consent election on American Trading, if possible. The SIU and NMU agreed on a consent election in accordance with the terms of the original NMU stipulation, but the company refused to agree. January 8, 1946 was the date of an informal hearing called by the regional NLRB director at New York to attempt to secure a con­ sent election on the Isthmian Line. Both the SIU and NMU agreed on the terms in accord­ ance with the origianl stipulations of the Seafarers, but the Isth­ mian Co. refused. NLRB FORMAL HEARINGS The regional NLRB called a formal hearing on the American Trading case on January 17, 1946, and American Trading had two lawyers while the NMU had two also and numerous other of­ ficials. The Seafarers was rep­ resented by Morris Weisberger and Earl Shepard; Evidence was subniitted by all interested par­ ties to be forwarded to the NLRB headquarters at Washington for a final directive setting the date and terms of the election. Again, on January 18, 1946, the Examining Officer of the NLRB held a formal hearing—this time on the Isthmian case—and both NMU and Isthmian had two law­ yers present as well as other representatives. The SIU was again represented by Shepard and Weisberger, and after con­ siderable discussion raised by the NMU representatives regarding the inclusion of Pursers in the bargaining unit, they agreed with the SIU that Pursers would be excluded. EXAMINER CALLS SIU On the morning of January 22, 1946, NLRB Hearing Examiner Macht called the SIU represen­ tatives by phone to come over to his office as the American Trad­ ing had agreed to sign a consent election agreement, and he be­ lieved that all three parties in­ volved were in agreement and would sign. Inasmuch as tlie SIU and NMU had previously agreed on .stipulations regarding the exclusion of Pursers and set­ ting of eligibility date, and the American Trading now agreed to these provisions. Examiner Macht felt that nothing further would keep the three parties apart. Shortly after the meeting start­ ed, the NMU men again raised the Purser bogeyman and the eligibility date with the plainly apparent idea in mind of using these phony issues as a smoke­ screen to cover their delaying tactics. The meeting stretched out all day with several breaks and recesses, during which the NMU attorney notified all parties pres­ ent that they intended to ammend the formal hearing rec­ ord on the Isthmian case which had already gone to Washington. The NMU ammendment will re­ quest the inclusion of Pursers within the bargaining unit, and "CLEARING THE DECK" "Clearing The Deck," by Paul Hall, which usually appears in Ihe LOG each week, is absent this issue, since Brother Hall is touring SIU ports in connection with the Isthmian drive. As well as being New York Agent, Brother Hall is Director of Organizing, and as the Isthmian campaign swings into high gear with the voting commencing very shortly, .it is necessary for him to coordinate activities in the various ports, so that all SIU efforts are concentrated on this important Isthmian election. J. this move is being vigorously fought by the SIU. At the con­ clusion, SIU representative Mor­ ris Weisberger openly accused the NMU officials in front of the NLRB Examiner of deliberately attempting to stall the eleetion. In this complete factual presen­ tation, the SIU has attempted, and succeeded in doing so, to reveal all the details concerning the Isthmian and AmeiTcan Trad­ ing cases and the issues 'which so vitally concern the employees of these two corporations. In addi­ tion, the Seafarers International Union wants both the Isthmian and American Trading and Pro­ duction seamen to understand The Tallying Committee, elect­ ed at the last regular meeting has been going strong and has all outport votes counted and has started on New York. By the next regular meeting, the mem* bership should know who their piecards will be for the year Typical was a counter-blast by 1946. Congressman Andrew J. Biemiller (D., Wis.). "You cannot settle the problem of strikes by any kind of repressive legislation," he warned. Biemiller recalled the fact that the first act of the Nazis in Ger­ many was to destroy labor Linibns, and the "result was that the main strength of the demo­ LOG DONATIONS cratic forces •was wiped out." NEW YORK BRANCH Congressman Augustine B. Kel­ 810.00 ly (D., Pa.) cautioned that "only SS W. PEPPERELL SS HOOD 32.00 ill-advised legislation will result from hasty action in a period of SS BARTLETT 18.00 stress." SS PICKETT 37.00 From Congressman Charles B. SS LUCY STONE 37.00 .Savage (D, Wash,) came the ad­ 22.00 vice that "we should not get loo SS C. AUSTIN 50.00 upset about strikes, because as a SS B. GWINETT 20.00 rualtex of fact there are more SS J. LEE 40.00 workers on the job today than SS J. POYDRIAS 90.00 ever in the peacetime history of SS CODY VICTORY SS G. WASHINGTON 6.00 America." 109.00 "If, as suggested here, •we take SS BIENVILLE 5.00 away everything that labor has SS CAPE NOME ~ 1.00 gained,, you will surely cultivate SS GOLDSBORO 7.00 communism in this country," ho SS KING WOOSLEY said. FROM NEW YORK HALL.. G9.00 Congress Is Deluged By Flood Of Anti-Labor Bills (Continued from Page 1) suits against unions for alleged illegal" strikes; compel unions to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission and submit all sorts of information about their international affairs; deprive unions of all rights under the Wagner Act if they violate any provision of the bilk and place all sorts of manacles on unions, all in the name of "es­ tablishing equality" between workers and employers. Another, by Rep. John Ran­ kin (D., Miss.), would outlaw "union .shop" contracts. One by Sen. Josiah Bailey (D., N. C.) would wipe out the Natl. Labor Relations Board. A bill by Rep. Clare Hoffman (R., Mich.) would establish 6g-day "eooling-off" periods before strikes would be called. A proposal by Congressman Howard Smith (D., 'Va.) would prohibit sympathy strikes, juris­ dictional strikes, or boycotts; de­ prive foremen of the right to or­ ganize, provide compulsory "cooling-off" pei-iods, and permit wholesale damage suits against unions for various petty reasons. Friends of labor fought back. LOG DONATIONS NEW ORLEANS HALL $82.00 TOTAL $685.00 �Pago Ten TBE SEAFARERS LOG Friday* January 25, 1946 THE WEEK'S NEWS IN BEVlEW A Sports And News Roundup For The Benefit. Of Our Onion Members In Foreign Ports, THORN IN THE SIDE CURRENT EVENTS.. AT HOME In his message to Congress, President Truman called upon the lawmakers to pass the follow­ ing measures: The Full Employ­ ment Bill, already passed by the Senate; a minimum wage of 65 cents an hour to rise to 75 cents in two years; a comprehensive medical care" program; extension of the Price Control Act for an­ other year; unification of the armed forces; extension of food subsidies beyond June 30th, un­ less living costs decline; greater unemployment allowances for veterans; extension of crop in­ surance, and the creation of a permanent housing authority. These are measures which all of Labor will support with all its strength. On the debit side of the ledger, we find the Presi­ dent still calling for fact-finding boards in labor-management dis­ putes, and for universal military training—which the trade unions are violently opposing. ON THE STRIKE FRONT The United Steelworkers have shut down practically every steel plai. , in the country. The" Steel Barons, like GM, seem to be de­ termined to smash trade union­ ism in America. Steel and auto labor leaders called for revision of the tax law that would give hundreds of millions to corpora­ tions, even if they didn't operate one day this whole year. The steel industry alone would get $149,000,000 in refunds. What it amounts to is government subsi­ dizing of union-busting. Govt, will probably seize pack­ inghouses, as meat moguls hold out again.st govt, rccomrnrnda- Unions Under His Bed SPORTS \ j tion for GPttlomcnt, which the AFL and CIO unions accepted . . . The Kaiser-Frazer showing of their new cars an overwhelm­ ing success, and is having its run extended for two more days. Carhungry thousands placed orders, even though date of delivery is uncertain. GM, by refusing to sign with the auto union, may be building up a major competitor. ALOHA! Government agencies recom­ mended a 15 percent increase for 650,000 shipyard workers . . . Statehood was asked by the Pres­ ident for Alaska and Hawaii . . . AFL Council, meeting in Miami, asked for approval of Federal loan to Britain . . . 25,000 women storm Macy's Depai'tment Store in New York to buy nylon stock­ ings . . . There is a move on to draft women only for the Army, and take men into a masculine equivalent of the WACs. Rep. Charles LaFolIelte is one of those rare birds, a completely liberal and pro-labor Republican, and reactionary Republicans in Congress wish he was much rarer. LaFollette, who comes from In­ diana, has been needling the GOP leadership at every chance to get behind legislation for full em­ ployment, a permanent FEPC, an expanded social security program, Major General Walter C. Short federal unemployment compen­ accused the War Department of sation and other bills backed by having made him the scapegoat organized labor. (LPA) for the PearL.Harbor fiasco. He said that General Marshall, then Chief of Staff, had not kept him Korea, accused U. S. military informed . . . No matter upon command of permitting anti-So­ whom the final blame is finally viet propaganda . . . Army brassplaced, one thing is certain: The hats put foot down on any more men who headed our Army and Gl-wanna-go-home demonstra­ Navy will all come out of this in­ tions . . . Chinese groups reported vestigation with their reputa­ to have agreed to nationalize the tions somewhat less than un­ Army under an all-party defense tarnished. None of them seems mirtistry, and a govt, remodeled quite the super military-man that somewhat along American lines. every officer likes to think him­ Disposition of Italian colonies self. and fixing the Italian-Yugoslav border were the two biggest prob­ lems as deputies of the Council When Iran went to the "UNO of Foreign Ministers began draft­ (United Nations Organization) ing the peace treaty with Italy asking for an investigation into ... A Papal encyclical charged Russia's actions in Azerbaijan Russian interference with acti­ (Iran province), which revolted vities of the Roman Catholic against the central government Church in Ruthenia, and said recently, she started something they were trying to win Roman . . . Russia countered by charg­ Catholics over to the Russian Or­ ing Britain with interfering in thodox Church. ABROAD Greece and in Indonesia. brave new world! Oh, However, Premier Sophoulis of Greece said the British were there with the consent of his govt., while "Premier" Sjahrir of the "Indonesian Republic'' de­ clared he didn't want Britain to withdraw her troops. If there's anything that fright­ ens Rep. Howard Smith (D., Va.) it's unions. Co-author of the in­ famous Smith-Connally Act and other anti-labor bills. Smith is currently supporting every item of union-smashing legislation that comes up in Congress. (LPA) . % -f,. NO MORE MEETINGS A Royalist band revolted in Greece and killed fourteen hos­ tages. Last reports were that the rebels were surrounded and faced defeat . . . General De Gaulle re­ signed as President of France. Felix Gouin, Socialist, was elect­ ed by a three party coalition of Socialists, Communists and Popu­ lar Republican Movement, leftist Catholic party. Russia, in a dispatch from SOCIALISTS WIN Germans turned out in record numbers to vote in their first free election in years. First voting was limited to small towns in Hesse, and the Social Democrats turned in a surprising victory. The small towns of Bavaria will vote this Sunday, and a conser­ vative victory is expected. But so it was in Hesse, too. Despite the great opposition to him from all sectors .of the popu­ lation, Dictator Peroh's position in Argentina is said to still be strong. Latin American coun­ tries are reported to be fed up with U. S. tactics of talk-big-dolittle . . . British, French and Italian socialists are planning a new international organization to replace the one that died with the war. HAWKS FLY HIGH Coach Johnny Gottselig, in his first season as coach of the Chi­ cago Black Hawks, has really got his boys flying high these days, and they are playing the type of hockey which the fans really love: a devil-may-care offense with the defense taking care of itself. Gottselig says he's got the players to get the goals, and they will make 4 scores a game, if nec­ essary to win. Seems to be pay­ ing dividends, too, as the Hawks are now tied with the Montreal Canadiens for the league leader­ ship as a result of whipping New York Rangers to the tune of 9-1 this week. Both the Hawks and Canadiens play the same kind of "headlong hockey," and it's paying off. The teams are hockey's top drawing cards today, and Chicago fans are the largest and noisiest in any of the circuits' ice palaces. Coach Gottselig claims Max Bentley, 25-year-old forward, is the smoothest forward in the game today, and he certainly is one of the fastest. Bentley re­ ported back after a two year hitch in the Canadian Ax-my plenty of action, hurler Hugli Mulcahy of the Phillies is slowly rounding into something like his pi-ewar condition. Badly run down and some 25 pounds lighter than his normal playing weight, Mulcahy tried to come back late last summer but the transition v/as too great, and he tired easily.. He's now down in St. Petersbui'g, Fla., and believes the early con­ ditioning will put him in A-1 shape. Bobby Feller, the Cleveland fireballer, signed up for a I'eputed $50,000 to top the headline salary receivers . . . With lai*rupin' Ted Williams back in the fold once more, Boston Redsox let loose with three cheers as Dom DiMaggio and Tex Hughson were also I'eleased from service . . . The Detroit Tigers high-powered out­ fielder, Dick Wakefield, signed up after reputedly holding out for 45,000 simoleons. Probably got ai'ound $35,000. Handyman Red Kress begins a new life in the majors at 40 by. coming back to the Big Town as all 'round handymaar for Giant m.anagei-, Mel Ott . . . According to reports, the operation on Lefty Russo's hurling arm was a com­ plete success, but it's too early to predict anything yet. where he managed to play enough hockey to keep in trim, RESIN DUST and came back a better player In a fast rnovirg ten-rounder at than when he entered the serv­ the Garden, Rocky Gi'aziano out­ ice. With the Bentley brothers pointed Sonny Horrife before a ca­ and Mosienko forming Chicago's pacity crowd of 19,000. Home top line, it is conceivable that was slightly superior in boxing, this trio may top the 220 point skill, but the militant Rocky kept: total set by • Montreal's punch coming in looking for a knockout line last season. .which was denied him. The THE CITRUS CIRCUIT crowd-pleasing Rocky apparently, If one can believe that the St-. satisfied them that they got their: Louis Cardinals are involved in money's worth, and although his the deals which are supposed to KO''string stopped at five in a' be actually cooking, then Sam row, everyone was happy at the. Breadon, Card's proxy, may ex­ outcome except Home. pect Lu enrich the club treas­ Former champ Jack DemP^ey is ury by the sale of more than fronting for a group with dough, $700,000 worth of ivory from his which is proposing the construc­ talent-rich cards. tion of a ten million dollar spoi'ts Having already obtained $175,- arena in midtown Manhattan that 000 from the Giants for Walker will seat 30,000 for a fight. The Cooper, and $30,000 from the exact location could not be de­ Pirates for Infielder Jimmy termined, as Dempsey said the Brown, the Cards afid Giants are deal was still in the talking now dickering for Pitcher Hairy stages, but it seems a definite Brecheen and Outfielder Ervin reality that the arena (1% times Dusak whose sale would mean the size of Madison Squai-e Gar­ an additional $125,000 to the den) will be built when and if Cards in cold cash. Not bad, if the location is acquired, should you can get it! open up the local sports scene by After spending four years in furnishing competition to break the Army during which he saw the present Garden stranglehold.^^ �Friday, January 25, 1S46 r /f S Si E A I' A RERS LOG Page Eleven BUUiETIir^ ^--zl K: I SS WOODBRIDGE N. FERRIS S. Goninas Daniel Maltese Wm. J. Wiscozky Vlademier Alonionosky .... Vernon Johnson Jesse A. Shonts John A. Hrabstock David Baldwin John W. Brunday Henry Arandorff John W. Grygo Leroy Jackson Arthur Thompson George D. Santos John Kuzma John Grabownecki Henry E, Winters Robert B. Hewitt Pedro Franqui Theodoro Pattison Virgil Brown Leo Kramer Raymond F. Linkowski .... Robert Whitfield James E. Jones Andrew McNememy ' 1.54 51 2,65 2.69 4.36 67 2.69 1.31 2.69 6.00 6.OO 99 -3.20 1.68 1.68 84 1.68 84 7.92 5.05 84 4.21 3.17 6.32 2.95 .84 SS ANDREW CURTIN C. Newhouse 1-67 C. Brown 9.62 J. Kelly 21.83 J. Barrett 1.60 R. Howe 1.60 M. Lecadio 9.62 B. Ruffin 1.60 E. Bryan 42.18 , H. Page 1.60 E. Tutt. 8.28 E. Gorman -. 12.97 F. Scott 11.09 F. Snyder 12.97 T. 'Bendle 11-89 N. Buries 11-89 J, Murray 15.89 H. Bradley 5-32 F. Morran 5.90 J. O'Keefe 44.96 R. Boyle 20.48 R. Hammett .; 3.52 W. Gunderman 4.21 W. Grant 3.79 R. Cavanaugh 3.79 N. Atkinson 5.47 J. DeCruz 2 73 F. Nickelson 5.87 J. Goode 3.36 C. Anderson 14.93 H. Small 98.75 A. Phillip 98.75 J. McWilliams 98.75 G. Wheatton 13.68 P. Peterson 7-08 F. Barret 3.17 W. Buries 12-70 SS FLORA MCDONALD E. Jones $ 3.28 O. Livingston 1-84 R. A. Wahahneetah 75.00 : " • • SS JOHN ABEL W. Dobson $ 1-48 J. Townsend 1-65 D. Ditamasso 60 N. Tteiger 1-00 J. Thomas 86 W. Turnwall 18.80 D. Williams 4.95 W. Chapnaan 19-80 H. Jensen 14.85 H. Rohl 4.95 S. Finn 11-88 S. Finn 16-80 A- Lundberg 11-88 P. DiStefano 4.45 E. Rassau 18.28 William Ackson ; _ 3.57 Virgil Rassau 13-60 —Unclaimed Wages— Calmar Steamship Company William lAckson John Schupstik Archibald Bullock R. Bitterton John A. Gerrity Harold C. Henderson Leon E. Foskey Andrew C. Fielder Patrick O'Sullivan James Lunquist Herbert Barbee Ollie Collins Arvin Veney Ollie Collins Herbert Barbee Vincent Lucas Ernest Gorman Patrick O'Sullivan Charles C. Redwine Murray Marsh Ralph M. Blair Herbert C. Broom James F. Gilbert Christopher J. Lcgcr Jr Richard C. Cassel Harry H. Grym John Walz Marion Merniel : 21.08 15.78 .67 20.83 7.42 18.91 37.43 22.72 35.99 99.01 15.15 17.32 16.47 2.88 2.88 18.15 10.83 4.21 • 3.37 14.85 4.21 7.07 2.95 2.95 2.95 6.46 25.37 18.71 Cieston Garmeam Eugene E. Lemieux Eugene H. Crescitelli James Richardson 10,10 4.95 15.70 3.99 SS WILLIAM PEPPER R. Sommella $ 8.90 R. Townsend 21.57 E. Goodwin 3.20 R. Bell 11.18 R. Albeets 1.45 P. Vlachos 9.95 M. Cavanaugh 11.42 G. Thompson 4.03 F. S. Miller 1.34 C. Phillips 1.34 H. Franks 27.18 M. Novak 1.34 W. Gearnes 1.34 F. Miller 3.02 C. Pl^illips 1.34 J. Morris 1.34 P. Cauthoi'ne 1.34 J, Mithcrson 1.34 C. Migacy 3.63 M. Hanson 1.82 R. Lagasse 5.58 J. DiStefano 5.31 J. Gonzales 9.73 SS CHARLES M. SCHWAB G. Meaiiey 1.34 13.43 G. Richards .$ 18,32 P. Cauthorne 3.36 W. LaLande 3.54 R. Stout 4.03 G. Stevenson 2.88 F. Miller ' J. Hernandez ^ 7.38 G. Malloy 1.21 A. Podkosaff 1.11 O. Klapberg 67 9.95 K. Slapleigh 98.75 Eugene Melzer Rialto Christensen 4.03 B. Bryant. 98.75 David E. Snyder 1.34 E. Surkanen 1.01 5.29 L. Gallose 20.94 Casper Schwiekhardt Joseph Lozada 19,98 F. Drack 9.70 3.37 A. Butts 4.72 Donald Griggs I Cyril Gallagher 84 F. Spaulding 20.50 W. E. Snavely 8.82 G. DiGiovanic 10.22 2.52 F. Saucier 2.69 Charles Ziegler C. E. Preclara 9.90 S. Feliciano 1.34 9.^0 F. Saucier 2.69 Donald E. Griggs Cyril M. Gallagher 9.90 S, Feliciano 1-34 9.90 W. King 3.36 Robert C. Meal R. Smith 5.45 W. McConnell 5.75 K. Goss 9.85 W. McConnell 7.97 51 Beaver St. N. Reso 7.97 NEW YORK HAnover 2-2784 R. Smith 2.69. BOSTON 330 Atlantic Ave. Liberty 4057 P. Krantz 8.06 BALTIMORE 14 North Cay St. A. McCloud 8.06 Calvert 4539 6 North 6th St. W. LaLande 2.69 PHILADELPHIA Lombard 7651 Raymond Stark 44.40 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank Street Ben Thomas -'1.34 4-1063 t .339 Chsirtres St. Fred Huesman 13.66 NEW ORLEANS Canal 3336 Fred Huesman 13.66 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. 3-1728 John Chiora 6.71 MOBILE 7 St. Michael St. Paul Curzi 9.74 2-1754 Marvin Hauf 22.83 SAN JUAN» P. R. ... i 45 Ponce de Leon Salt Juan 2-5998 Cyril Wagenfer 13.43 G.ALVFSTQN aosu 22nd St. 2-8043 Edward Mitchell 13.77 257 Sth St. Melvia Selfridge 13.43 RICHMOND, Calif ^N FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. Marvin Hauf 2.69 SEATTLE 66 Seueca Si. Melvin Selfridge • 67 PORTLAND lU W. Bumside St. 440 Avalon Blvd. Daniel Perez 13.43 WILMINGTON 16 Merchant St. Daniel Perez 3.02 HONOLULU BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Frederick Huesman 3.02 CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Aye. Paul Curzi ! 3.02 CEEVELAND 1014 E. St. Clair St. 1038 Third St. Cyril Wagenfer 3.02 DETROIT DULUTH ,531 W. Michigan St. John Chioira 3.02 VICTORIA, B. C 602 Boughton St. Edward Mitchell 3.02 VANCOUVER 144 W. Hastings St. Paul D. Hanson 15.35 TAMPA 842 Zack St. M-1323 Ray Ambs 4.42 JACKSONVILLE 020 Main St, Stanley Modjeska 13.94 5-1231 William H. Sinclair 3.28 SlU HALLS C. A. Morris Delmir Reed 8.02 1.14 SS GRACE ABBOTT F. Gages $ 13.19 F. Gages 8.06 J. McCoy 14.77 Leslie E. Wade 9.90 Max Martin 5.37 Clarence E. Bruff 9.90 J. Davis 17.87 George Preston 9.90 H. Carson 17.86 Julian Vista 9.90 S. Jones 17.86 Donald Pollack 9.90 H. Russell 17.86 Wilmer F. Snavely , 9.90 H. Stone 67 John T. Watkins 9.90 E. Ramirez 3.36 John F. Sharkey 9.90 J. Berkenheimer 67 K. J. Connelly 9.90 R. Theiss 5.04 James A. Miller 9.90 N. Eraser 67 Philip Small 9.90 J. Davis 2.01 Ray Burkitt 9.90 W. Russell 2.01 Steward Evans 9.901 H. Collier 2.01 C. Giguere 9.90 j E. Jones 4.70 Charles L. Ziegler 9.90 A. Benjamin 9.40 John F. Bourque 9.90 C. Williams 2.69 B. Gregory 9.27 SS STEVENSON TAYLOR A. Goodwin 4.45 3.36 Taylor Parker $ 17.57 M. McDonnell 11.98 A. Moses 23.58 ! Donald Tolan 5.30 Gilbert Brown 89.07 Carl Shipper 1:05 Lloyd King 6.59 James Hickey 1.26 W. P. Smith 2,25 A. D. Rapaport 3.31 R. M. Miller 3.50 J. C. Blocbaum 3.32 F. H. Switzer 8.97 R. E. Long J. A, Hickey 2.50 Irving Coleman 2.01 C. B. Andrew Jr 2.96 Bernard Cucuta 67 5.08 Charles Damico 3.36 William Scheibel, J. B. McNeal 1.42 Inofrio M, Lombardo 1-34 Roger E, Lang 16.96 Irving Coleman 12.39 11.28 Santos Pizzaro 12.39 Charles Gross 2.47 Louis Gates 12.38 Donald M. Crowell P. F. Hepp 4.52 Dave Hall 68 F. J. Ruff 2.01 Wyatt W. Hughes 4.03 SS ROBIN DONCASTER L. R. Assup 4.03 (Voyage 10) Eugene Barbee 7.05 Clarence Bruff 67 The following men can collect, Eric Hill 10.37 the money due them by contact­ Ernst Wright 10.33 ing Mr. R. H. Becker, Personnel George Johnson 4.60 Department, Williams, Dimond, Benjamin Ambrose 4.61 Inc., 215 Market Street, San Donald Keller 8.00 Francisco, California. Boyd Dressen 8.00 John E. Workman, $90.26; HolHenry Bark 6.32 lis E. Reed, $110.99: Hollis E. Clarence Overly 6.73 Reed, $137.52; Herman F. Bosch, Tom Hooper 8.57 $2.52; Harry A. Robinson, $2.52; Floyd R. Sharp 6.73 Leslie L. Zigler, $2.52; Alfred P. John McHale 10.51 Porto, $2.52; Leo J. Boos, Jr., Robert Fields 5.83 $2.52; George D. Birdsell, $2.52. Paul Madigan 5.48 Jerry P. Murphy, $2.52; Robert A. Ticum 13.46 R. Russell, $2.52; Oscar Martinez, Louis Hamlin 13.46 $4.68; Arne Arche, $1.78; Herbert Joseph A. Girard 8.85 Boyce, $141.12; Leon J. WoloLouis M. Alaims 7.75 wicz, $141.12; Alexander Laguillo, Cecil Donald 37.87 $47.04; Douglas A. Campbell, James P. Suski 6.73 $47.04; Thomas M. Woods, $47.04. Clifford A. Morcis 1.68 MONEY DUE George Vassily Eugene H. Chawaniec James P. Suski Henry Hillion Edward Sears W. E, Carr Cecil Donald J. A. Blarsdell Bernard B. Cohen J. A. Anderson 2.52 3.37 34.62 6.73 6.73 6.73 6.73 64.21 31.63 8.02 PERSONALS RICHARD ZRUBEK 4- 4SS JOHN GRIER HIBBEN The following men can now collect their transportation money by contacting Mr. R. H. Becker, Personnel Department, Williams, Dimond, Inc., 215 Market Street, San Francisco, California. John E. Sweaney, Lloyd Mcintire,- Alfred Sloman, John C. Stebber, Albert Wuendsch, Ralph Tindall, William Hogan. 4. 4. SS GEORGE WASHINGTON A clieck for the amount of Philip Caruso, 12 hrs.; Chelo $39.67, is waiting at the Williams, Vega, 12 hrs. Dimond & Co., San Francisco for Can be collected at the Alcoa you to pick up. No one knows SS Co., 17 Battery Place, New your home address. York 4, N. Y. �THE Page Twelve GROUP FROM ANNISTON CITY SEAFARERS Friday, January 25. 1946 LOG The Memphis City Gives Crew The Biues The Isthmian Line's Memphis City which was built in 1921 is of the Chicasaw type, and is real ly one for the books, according to a couple of SIU ship's organi zers aboard her. These two lads. Bob Larsen, AB. and Irwin Suall FWT, declare that the age o the ship, poor quarters and equip­ ment, plus the company's chisel­ ing practices combine to make her a lousy vessel. In the engine dept., the com­ pany has established a new job classification—that of "Deck Oil­ er." With no Deck Engineer aboard, this woi-k is done by an Oiler who is supposed to do Deck Engineer's and Wiper's work— All for the pay of an Oiler! When the Log photographer called on the Isthmian Anniston City, there weren't many of the practically all pro-SIU crew avail­ able, but he was fortunate to find these boys on the pier. Above we have Banks Caldwell, Frank Kuvakas, Virgil Harris. Frank Christler and Howe Hudson. All It Needs is SlU €ontract The American Trader, AT&P ship, arrived recently in Eliza­ beth, N. J., after completing a tough trip on the coastwise voy­ age from Mobile. According to Seafarer I. E. Bishop, Bosun, the quarters were bad and the pro­ visions were not up to snuff, even though the cook was a good one. An almost solidly-pledged SIU crew was aboard the Trader, and if the election to determine the bargaining agent had been held upon docking, the Seafarers would have garnered 8-5 percent of the votes. run exclusively, and can be made SIGN SIU into a swell ship once the Ameri­ can Trading and Production Line "You can imagine the reaction is covered by an SIU contract of the crew when we described providing better conditions and SIU conditions," declared Suall, wages. "and a majority of them have BOB LARSEN signed pledge cards with more to come. We're bringing a bunch of them down to the Hall one of these days, and they can see how the Seafarers operates." 'One misguided individual who belonged to the 'New Moscow Union,' spoke up during coffee time but the boys put him straight in very short order," Larsen stated, "and we expect to sign him up in the SIU because IRWIN SUALL h§'s no commie—only a decent seaman who has been led astray." "We'd give our right armi, to be on this ship after she goes SIU," both Suall and Larsen avowed. "These officers on the Memphis City will be dumfounded when they sail with -seamen under a Seafarers' contract, and learn how SIU members not only se­ cure the best conditions afloat, but also fight to preserve them." FIRST MEETING On the trip north, the Trader had 32 signed SIU pledge cards and, with Brothers John Rushing and H. Hulburt elected as Chair­ man and Secretary respectively,' they conducted their first Union meeting on board ship. After a discussion on disputed overtime and certain needed repairs and improvements, it was decided to take up the overtime beef with the New York P^rolman. During the trip. Brother Bishop declared, one thing after another Seafarers literature was disoccurred until the crcv.' thought tribu'ied to all the new members, that the ship was hoodooed. When and an educational discussion was thej' left Mobile, the engine fail­ led by Brothers John Rushing ed about a mile down the stream, and Leo Smith. With some of and another day was lost before these brothers to form a nucleus the repairs were made. After the on the return voyage to Houston, ensuing fog which held the the entire crew or greater ma­ ' Trader for another day lifted, she jority of them on the American made the open water, and had Trader should be either SIU a fair run to Houston. members or pledges. MATE LOST Loading a mixed cargo at Hous­ ton, the Trader boys had a tough time .securing the load for sea. About a day later, something must have loosened up, as the Chief Mate apparently noted on his rounds. Rather than call the boys to tighten it down, he tried to secure it himself, and in so doing was swept overboard. First Mate Bigelow was well liked by the en-tire crew, and his untimely loss was mourned by all. Due to the accident, Bo.sun Bishop acted as Third for the bal­ ance of the run, and had nothing but praise for his shipmates and the Old Man. In his opinion, the American Trader would make a nice home for any married man living around Houston or Eliza­ beth, as she will operate on that Both Suall and Larsen assert that penalty hour for work per­ formed during chow time is un­ heard of, and that there's hardly any overtime pay at all with the exception of work after hours. An Oiler was used to take on stores without overtime. This same Oiler has a Jr. Engineer's rating but doesn't sail with it. Wanamaker Crew Meets Confused (As Per Usual) NMU Organizer Bosun Hansen is one of the volunteer ship's organizers aboard the Isthmian Line scow, John Wanamaker, and according jto reports from that ship is doing an excellent job of organizing with the assistance of several other SlU members. They de­ clare that more than 90 per cent of the Wanamaker's crew is either pledged to the Seafarers or are already members of the Union. One extremely interesting highlight, which the Isthmian boys delight to relate, is slightly on the humorous side, and is in regard to the type of green, in- experienced seamen wRich the NMU is utilizing in its futile Isthmian campaign. When asked something about Joe Curran, the poor NMU stiff aboard the Wana­ maker said he "thought Curran was up on the Great Lakes or­ ganizing."' WHO IS JOE? This same guy "didn't know that Curran was president of the NMU." How have the mighty fallen! It must be the d61drums for the NMU when they are forc­ ed to use poor tools in place of their — in the past — super-slick smoothies. Poor tools who don't I. E. BISHOP know the headm.an—the illustri­ ous and malodorous Joseph, bet­ JOHN WANAMAKER BOYS ter known as "Hamhead" or "No Coffee Time." Incidentally, we didn't find out what Josephus was organizing up in the Great Lakes. "HUNGRY" SHIP Back lu Uie mure serious things of life once more. The Wana­ maker men declared that it was a "hungry" ship as far as food was concerned. One SIU brother said it was the woi'st ship for food that he'd been on since 1933! However, the boys were sticking to the ship v/ith the confident declaration that it wouldn't be long before Isthmian was forced to feed as well as other shipsunder SIU contracts, as well as Six Isthmian lads on the Jphn Wanameiker who are working for the SIU cause. L.to r.—^Philip conform to the better all-Around Cord, Oiler; George V. Carpenter. Oiler; Cecil Smith, OS; J. C. Vincent, OS; R. K. Robertson, AB; conditions which a Seafarers con­ and W. E. Flaherty, AB. tract insures for Union men. . � 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 25, 1946 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. VIII, No. 4 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource NMU STALLING ON AT&P AND ISTHMIAN ELECTIONS CONGRESS IS DELUGED BY FLOOD OF ANTI-LABOR BILLS EVEN ISTHMIAN IS BETTER! TALLY HOE! IT'S ONE FOR JOE! DO IT NOW! PROTECT YOURSELF FOUND CONDITIONS ON NMU SHIP WORSE THAN ON ISTHMIAN FLYNN STILL ORGANIZING THE UNORGANIZED SECOND BLAST KILLS 15 MINERS RESTORE TRANSPORTATION RIDER STURDY BEGGAR CREW ASKS EDUCATION PROGRAM BASSETT TRIP WORST EVER, SEAMEN SAY HEY, SHIPOWNERS! WHO SAYS DANGER OF SINKING OVER? ADD SHIPBOARD VERMIN: MASTER A LINEN LOUSE ALCOA PIONEER CREW DEMANDS RETURN TO PEACETIME STATUS CUT AND RUN WHITEFIELD CREW GETS UNION TALK BOSTON SHIPPING TAKES BREATHER IT'S A SLOW WEEK IN SAVANNAH ASKS MEN TO SHIP IN OWN RATINGS PHILLY HALL OPEN FOR BUSINESS DULUTH IS SOUTH (OF NORTH POLE) NEED 8TH MAN IN STEWARDS DEPT. "CLEARING THE DECK" CURRENT EVENTS THE MEMPHIS CITY GIVES CREW THE BLUES ALL IT NEEDS IS SIU CONTRACT WANAMAKER CREW MEETS CONFUSED (AS PER USUAL) NMU ORGANIZER Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/25/1946 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1946 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/de692036c18dd019fc24941590827a90.pdf ec0adb6cfcbb7f771085d78a1c9bd6d7 PDF Text Text *  ^  SEAFARERS  •  OFFICIAL  ORGAN  OF  THE  SEAFARERS  INTERNATIONAL  UNION  •  ATLANTIC  AND  GULF  DISTRICT  •  AFL  •   ,ii  ON PAY  INCREASE  '• •^\  'J I  ^1  .• n     1 f.T.- ' '-'Vi J  •   w  Story on  Page 3  . • •   T­'S  i^­A  m  .Hij  .<3  I  "­• • Ml  "  Moving down  the line,  step by  step closer  to  Cars  Have  If.  getting his AB ticket, OS Benjamin Fischman  '  stands by as USPHS medico. Dr. James Shortal, peeps into his ears dur­ 1  ing physical check­up. Fischman  is one of  the first seamen  to complete  i  •   course of  instruction at  new SIU Training School.  (Story on  Page 3.)  Drtv  A^n^nvM  Clearing way to getting lump sum  MCO^K.  rOy 0OfffUff2U*  in retroactive wages due him since  Nov. 1 under new SIU contract. Seafarer Vincent Meehan signs for it at  Seatrain  office.  Money  due  for  time  aboard  Seatrain  Georgia,  repre­ sents difference in old and new rate  just^approved.  (Story on Page 3.)  I  �Tac« Tw*  S^e  AFTERS  LOG  Frldar,  Jaauatr  2S,  195S  Govt Sets  DrafUDischarge Pol icy  Union  Votes  Exemptiehs  Based  On  Skill,  Rating,  Five  Years  Seatime  $750 More  To  Adherance  To  Board's  Rules  Among  Needs  For  Discharge  Ins.  Strikers  A guide  for  seamen  on how  to secure  draft deferments  has  Skilled  seamen  in  the  armed  forces  of  the  United  States  An  additioiial  $750  boost  to  been issued  by  the  National  Shipping  Authority.  The  guide,  can  apply  for  release  from  the  Army,  under  a  procedure  striki..g  agents  of  the  multi­ prepared  by  Selective  Service,  contains  a  complete  explana­ which  has  been  recently  released  by  the Maritime  Adminis­ million  dollar  Prudential  In­ surance  Company  has  been  tration.  The  procedure  ap­­*^  tion of  the steps to be taken by  voted by the membership. The  proximates  what  the  SIU  has  cqntrating  its  efforts  on  securing  a  Seafarer  if  he  is  to  avoid  local  board.  headquarters  meeting  of  Jan­ a  blanket  procedure  for  draft  de­ been fighting  for the past  sev­ Copies  of  the  guide  containing  being drafted  into the army.  ferment,  one  which  would  apply  uary 16 unanimously approved  One of  the more  important points  full  details  of  the  above  procedure  eral months.  equally  throughout  the  country.  a second contribution over and  are  available  to  Seafarers  in  SIU  Now  that  this  formal  procedure  for  Seafarers  to  keep  in  mind  are  has  been  issued,  the  SIU  is  con­ At  present  it  is  up  to  the  indi­ above the $500 voted the strik­ that he  should  keep his local  draft  Headquarters.  vidual  draft  board  to  decide  ers  one  month  ago,  in  line  board  informed  at  all  times  of  his  whether  or  not  it  wants  to  ex­ with the SIU's standing policy  employment,  his  whereabouts,  his  empt  a  skilled  seaman.  mailing  address and  all other  mat­ of  giving  a  helping  hand  to  In  order  to  be  eligible  for  re­ other  unions  in  their  strike  ters  dealing  with  his  occupation.  lease from  the  Army  a  seaman has  battles.  While  it  is  up  to  the  individual  to have  a  rating and  furnish  a  rec­ local draft  board to  decide whether  ord  of five  year's  past  seagping  The  strikers,  members  of  the  or  not  to  draft  a  seaman,  his  service.  Other  information  sought  AFL  Insurance  Agents Union, have  chances for exemption will be  con­ siderably  reduced  unless  he  gives  from the  seaman is his union  affili­ been  pounding  the  bricks  in  33  states  since  they  went  out  on  De­ ation,  if  any.  the  board  this kind  of  information.  cember  1.  Thus far, the  immense­ Seafarers should  remember  that,  The  seaman  has  to  supply  this  ly  wealthy  insurance  company  hag  in  dealing  with a  draft  board, they  information to  his commanding  of­ refused  to  budge  on  union  de­'"  will  be  dealing  with  people  who  ficer,  plus  statement  of  intent  to  mands.  Instead  it  has  allocated  have no sea background.  It Is  nec­ go  to  sea  upon  discharge,  or  face  millions  of  dollars  to  a  national  essary  for  the  Seafarer  to  explain  recall  to  service.  His  request  will  advertising  campaign  designed  to  his  work  thoroughly  to  the  board,  then  be  processed  through  chan­ persuade  the  public  to  pay  insur­ to  list  his  occupation,  ratings,  du­ nels  to  Army  Headquarters  in  ance  premiums  by  mail,  and  to  ties,  the  training  that he  had  to go  Washington  and  then  be  screened  split  up  the  strikers  by  implying  through to hold that  job, and so on.  through  the  Coast  Guard  and  the  that  most  pf  them  have  gonejiack  In  this  way  board  members  will  union  of  which  he  is  a  member.  to  work.  acquire  an  understanding  of  the  Actually,  despite  the  company's  Goes to  Washington  Importance  of  the  seaman's  work  well­publicized  threats .  to^  cancel  to the  nation's  defense.  Should  it  then  be  determined  policies  if  policyholders  let  their  Must  Stay  at  Sea  that  he  is  a  skilled  seaman  who  payments  lapse,  an  insurance;  un­ Deferred  seamen  are  usually  is needed  by  the  industry,  the  re­ ion  spokesman  said  that^  thq^r in­ placed in  Class II­A.  This is  not a  quest  for  a  discharge  will  be  for­ surance  agents  have  leqrned'"^pf  permanent  category  and  is  good  warded  to  the  Adjutant ­General  several  such  cases  in  which  ddath  only so long  as the seaman is doing  of  the  Army.  benefits were  paid by  the company.  vital  work  in  the  eyes of  the  draft  If  the  seaman's  discharge  is  He  ridiculed  company  statements  board.  granted,  it  is  up  to  him  to  report  on  the  to  work"  movement,  The  amount  of  time  for  which  to  the  Union  hiring  hall  immedi­ saying,  "back  "Why  thej^  claimed  that  a  local  draft  board  will  defer  a  ately and  keep his draft board and  5,000  agents  have  gone  back  td  seaman  varies  considerably.  It  will  the  National  Shipping  Authority  work  in  New  York  State.'  "thferfe's  seldom  run  more  than  a  year  at  fully  informed  of  his  employment  only  3,500  agents  in  the'wh old  most,  and  sometimes  is as  little  as  record  at  all  times.  state  to  begin  with."  three  months.  Consequently  it  is  SIU­members  in  the  Army  who  Other Unions  Help  very  important  for the  Seafarer to  have  written  headquarters  asking  keep  in  contant  touch  with  his  Other AFL unions are  coming to  for  assistance  in securing  their re­ draft  board  even  after  he  has  re­ the  aid  of  the  strikers.  In  New  lease  have  been  sent  copies  of  ceived  a  Il­a  classification  so  that  Contract snggestion forms for SIU ships crews are  run off  on offset  the  instruction form  distributed by  Jersey  where  the  home  office  of  he  can  secure  renewid  of  that  press  by  Frank  Bose.  headquarters  employee.  the  Maritime  Administration.  Any  the  company  is  located,  repre­ rating.  other  Seafarers  in  the  armed  sentatives  of  more  than  one  mil­ Should  a  seaman  be  placed  in  Seafarers throughout  the world  were  deep  in thought  this  forces  who  are  interested  can  se­ lion  AFL  trade  unionists  in  tho  Class 1­A,  he can appeal the classi­ week.  Crews  of  all  SIU ships  are  currently  holding  depart­ cure  these  instruction  forms  by  northern part  of  the state are  mak­ fication  by  writing  to  his  local  ment  meetings on  proposals  for  new  1952  contract  demands.  sending  a  request  to headquarters.  (Continued  on  page  23)  board.  This  must  be  done  within  The  sessions  got  underway'  ten days of receiving notice  of  clas­ sification  if  the  seaman  is  in  the  after the SIU mailed out three  US.  If  outside  qf  the  country  he  copies of the existing Contract,  has 60 days in  which to  file appeal.  An appeal automatically  goes to an  plus suggestion forms to every  Faced with  sailing delays on a  considerable number  of  its ships due to  the lack  of  rated  appeal  board,  which  will  issue  a  SIU ship.  classification.  If  the  appeal  board  Arrangements  have  been  made  men,  the  National Maritime  Union is  asking  the  government  to  reopen  the  World  War  II  again  classifies  the  seaman  as  1­A,  training  set­up.  he has  no other  recourse,  except  if  in headquarters  to  handle  the sug­ Terming  its  plea  a  program,  the  a  costly  and  cumbersome  program  nickel  and  has  been  set  up  at  a  there  is  a  dissenting  vote  on  the  gestion  forms  when  they  are  minimum  cost  to  the  Union  witb  to train merchant  seamen.  NMU seeks to abandon to the Mari­ appeal  board.  In  that  case  he  can  mailed  back.  A file  has  been  set  maximum  speed  and  efficiency  for  No  Surprise  appeal to  the president  through his  up  for  easy  access  by  the  negoti­ time  Administration  the  union's  the  men.  Further,  under  the  SIU  Commenting  on  the NMU's posi­ ating  committee,  so  that  the  com­ job  of  supplying  men  for  its  con­ tion, Secretary­Treasurer Paul  Hall  program, men . already'in the Indus*  mittee  can  study  the  suggestions  tracted  vessels.  The  move  by  the  declared:  "The  NMU's­buck­pass­ try  will receive the  training.  NMU  has  brought  general  opposi­ He  said  that  the  NMU's  attitud#  and  formulate  1952  contract  de­ tion from most of  the nation's mari­ ing,  do­nothing  act;ion  is  no  sur­ Jon.  25. 1952  Vol.  XIV.  No. 2  prise.  It's the sort  of  thing they've  of  "Let  Uncle  Sam  Do  It"  means  mands  on  that  basis.  time  unions  who  well  remember  had  a  reputation  for  a  long  time.  the union  has abandoned  one of  its  As I See It  Page  11  Suggestions  Sought  the  War  Shipping  Administration's  They would rather let the  Maritime  primary  functions  to  the  govern­ Burly  Page  21  The  contracts  and  suggestion  attempts  to  hamstring  maritime  Administration assume  their  job of  ment.  The. Maritime  Administra­ Crossword  Puzzle  Page  10  forms  were  sent  out  by  air­mail  unionr during  World  War  II.  At  furnishing  men  than  step  out  and  tion  would  be  training  hundreds  Did  You  Know.Page 16  with  a  covering  letter  to  all  ships'  that time the  NMU cooperated with  do something for their  members.  and  perhaps  thousands  of  seamen  the  government  to  the  extent  of  "As  usual  just  as  it  was  with  at  the  government's  expense  and  Editorial  Page  11  delegates  poiifting  out  that  the  throwing  open  its  branch  facilities  Inquiring Seafarer  Page  10  Headquarters  Negotiating  Commit­ to the  Recruiting and  Manning Of­ contract conditions,  the draft  prob­ once  the  schools are  open,  bureau­ lem  and  other  issues,  the  SIU  is  cratic. Job  holders  would  be  reluc­ In The  Wake  Page  10  tee  will  be  able  to  improve  the  fice of  the­WSA.  The  action  was  carrying the ball  for all seamen."  tant  to  close  the  schools  and  lose  Labor  Bound­up  Page  21  present  agreement  after  it  re­ part  of  the  then  communist­domi­ The  SIU  program,  he  pointed  their jobs, whether  the men trained  Letters  Pages  19,  20  ceives  sound  and  practical  sugges­ nated  NMU's  policy  of  forsaking  out, will not cost  the government  a  were  needed  or  not.  its role as a union to do all  possible  Letter Of  The  Week...  Page  11  tions  as  to  shipboard  improve­ to help the Russian  war effort.  ments,  changes  in  working  rules  Maritime  Page  21  and  all  other  matters  which  fall  The  SIU,  which  has not  had  any  Meet  The  Seafarer....  Page  10  within  the scope  of  the agreement.  of  its  ships  delayed,  termed  the  Thanks  to  the  staunch  membership  backing  of  the  LOG,  which  On  The  Job  Page  21  Each  ship  received  copies  of  the  NMU  move  a  "buck  passing,  do­ has  helped  immeasurably  in  putting  out  a  better  and  newsier  nothing" act  typical  of  that  union.  agreement  which  applies  to  that  Personals  Page  23  paper,  beginning  with  this  issue  three  LOGs  will  be  air­mailed  to  particular  vessel,.be  it  freighter,  The SIU  has already  taken steps  Ships'  Minutes...  Page  23  tanker or special,  such as  the sand­ to  furnish  additional  trained  men  every  SlU­contracted  ship,  one  copy  for  each  of  the  three  ship­ Ten  Years  Ago  Page  10  boats.  for  the  merchant  fleet  should  any  board  departments.  The  membership's  response  to  the  new  LOG  has  been  most  Top  Of  The  News....'.  Page  6  The  present  contract  expires  on  greater  demand  for  manpower  de­ gratifying.  With  their  full  support  it  is now  possible  to  increase  Washington  News  velop.  The  SIU  training  school,  September  30,  1952,  but  negotia­ Letter.  Page  4  tions  get  underway  sixty  days  be­ now  in  operation  will  turn  out  the air­mail  distribution of  LOGs to all  SIU ships round  the  world.  Seafarers who  do not  receive any  LOGs when their ship  touches  Welfare  Benefits  Page  22  fore  that  on  July  30.  With  the  qualified  men  for  all  departments  port  should  notify  Headquarters  as  soon  as  poseible.  No  effort  within  a  short  time.  help  of  the  suggestion  forms  the  Published  biweekly, at  the headquarters  ef  the  Seafarers  International  Union,  At­ Union  will  be  able  to  entet;  into  Under  the  NMU's  proposals,  the  is being  spared  to  get  these air­mail  copies  to  th ;  correct  port  in  lantic  A  Gulf  Olttrict,  AFL,  «75  Fourth  negotiations  fully  prepared  on  all  advance,  so  that  members  can  be  kept  fully  tip  to  date  on  the  union  would  take  no  action  itself  Avenue, Brooklyn  32,  N.  Y.  Tel.  STerMng  Union's  activities.  • ­4471.  Entered  as  second  class  matter  points  where  the  contract  needs  to  meet  the  need,  but  would  leave  at  the  Post  Office  In  Brooklyn,  N.  Y«  improvement.  •   it  to  the^government  to embark on  under  ttie  Act  of  August  2,4,  |fl2..,^;  Crews Begin Huddles  On 1952 Pact Ideas  Can't Sail 'em; Open US Schools: NMU  SEAFARERS  LOG  Three E40Os Sent to Each Ship  m  �fMdajr.  JaasifT  <8/i»8«  F»re  l%tc«  SEAFAREkS  LOG  Pay Rise^ Vacations Approved  Ready Back Pay; Vacation  $ Held OH For  US Ruling  Approval by the Wage Stabilization Board of the latest SIU contract has put the  new wage scale and the 40­hour week in effect as of November 1.  The approval was  announced in a letter sent the SIU on January 10th and received on January 14th.  ­ •   The WSB  also gave its  okay  to the vacation  plan, but  pay­ ment  of  vacation  money  is  waiting  on  legal  review  by  the  Department of  Justice.  The  method  of  handling  re­ The  decision  means  that  all  this  precaution  because,  in  the  troactive  payment  by  several  of  the major steamship compa­ Seafarers paying off from now  past,  some  vacation  plans  which  nies  is  listed  in  the  adjoining  on  will  collect  wages  on  the  have some  resemblance to  this one  story.  Additional  information  basis  of  the  new  scale  and  the  40­ have  run  into  legal  difficulties.  on  this score  will  be  published  hour  week  at  sea.  In  addition,  Since  there  is  no  other  plan  ex­ ' in  the  next  issue of  the  LOG.  retroactive money  will be  due from  actly  like  the  SIU's,  either  in  this  In most instances, the steam­ many  of  the  shipping  companies  industry  or  any  other,  there  is  no  ship  companies  have  indicated  from  those  Seafarers  who  signed  legal  precedent  to  go  by  in  judg­ that  it  will  take  several  weeks  on for trips after November 1,  1951.  ing  it.  Clearing  the  details  of  the  before  they will  have  their re­ A few  of  the companies  have  been  plai­  with  the  Department  of  Jus­ troactive  pay  setup  working  paying  the  increase  all  along,  but  tice  could  save  a  lot  of  potential  smoothly.  Seafarers  are  urged  the  majority  of  operators  were  headaches  later  on  and  assure  the  A  section  of  the first  training school  class that  Is  now  takinf  the  to  be 'patient,  as  there  will  be  running  their  ships  on  the  basis  uninterrupted  functioning  of  the  Coast  Guard examination  is' shown  preparing to lower  away a  life­ delays  In  many  cases  before  of  the  old  wage  scale  pending  the  vacation  payments  once  they  get  boat from the deck of  the Puerto Rico  during the course of  lifeboat  they  can  collect  the  money.  .  arrival of  official word  from  Wash­ under  way.  exercises  at  the  Bull  Line  docks  near  SlU  headquarters.  In  the  interim,  the  Union  has  ington.  The  new  wage  rate  represents  a  made  all  the  necessary  prepara­ 6.2  percent  increase  on  the  basis  tions  for  payment  of  the  liTdney.  of  wages  in  effect  on  January  1,  Forms  have  been  printed  and  sent  1950.  It  is  in  addition  to  a  6.38  (Continued  on  page  22)  percent  increase  won  in  October  1950.  In  dollars  and  cents, the  in­ crease means a monthly  base  scale  of  $262.89  for  AB's  as  against  With  two  classes  completing  the  course  of  instruction and a  third starting  this Monday,  $248.41.  The  overtime  rate  has  been  increased  to  $1.29  for  men  the SIU deck  training school  is well  under  way as  a going operation.  Members of  the first  earning  less  than  $277.30  per  class  are  already  going  through  their  Coast  Guard  examinations,  while  the  second  class  month.  The  overtime rate  for  men  Jhade  their  applications  for­f­ above  that  figure  is  now  $1.63  the AB ticket yesterday at the  ments  are  being  made  therefore,  He  must  also  pass  a  color  vision  hourly.  Coast  Guard.  Vacation  Clearance  to  clear  all  entrants  to  the  classes  test.  One  year's  sea  time,  based  Since the Coast Guard procedure  when  the  course starts.  on  12  calendar  months of  30  days,  While  the  wage  and  hours  pai­t  With  the  livelihood  of  20,000  takes  several  days,  from  applica­ is  the  minimum  time  required.  of  the  contract  is  now  fully  in  ef­ workers  at  stake,  the  SIU  affili­ Basks  Raquirements  tion,  through  physical examination  The  basic  requirements  for  an  Under  the  present  Coast  Guard  fect,  and  the  /acation .plan  has  ated  Cannery  Workers  Union  has  and  the  actual  taking  of  the  two  AB  certificate  are  that  the  appli­ setup,  the  men  first  have  to  make  been  approved,  the  Union  is  hold­ taken  its  fight  on  imported  tuna  exams, the  second class  of  ten men  cant  shall  be  at  least  19  years  of  application  for  their  tickets  at  ing  up  on  the  latter  because  it  to  Washington.  President  James  will  be  starting through  the  Coast  age,  pass  a  vision  test  with  a  which  time  they  enter  their  dis­ wants full  assurance that  the oper­ Waugh  of  the union  is currently  in  Guard  procedure  before  the  first  minimum  of  20/20  vision  in  one  charges showing that they meet the  ation  of  the  vacation  plan  is  100  the  nation's  capitol  campaigning  group will have completed  the two  eye  and  20/40  vision  in  the  other,  minimum  requirements  as  to  sea  percent  legal.  Consequently,  the  for  tariff  increases  which  would  examinations  for  lifeboat  and  AB.  with or without glasses, and  be able  time.  They also have to  show their  Department  of  Justice  has  been  protect  American  workers  from  Within a couple of  weeks, however,  to read  at least  20/40 with  one eye  seamen's  papere.  Then  they  go  to  requested  to  issue  an  opinion  as  the  growing flood of imported  tuna.  the school  will  be able  to  turn out  and  20/70  in  the  other  without  the  United  States  Public  Health  to  the  legality  of  the  vacation  pay  A  bill* has  already  passed  the  graduates  on  an  assembly­line  glasses if  the applicant wears them.  procedure;  The  Union  is  taking  House of  Representatives imposing  (Continued  on  page  22)  a  three  cents  a  pound  tariff  on  basis  at  the  rate  of  10  to  12  men  duty­free  fresh  and  frozen  tuna.  weekly,  ,  ­  '  The  Senate  Finance  Committee  is  Taking into account  the food and  scheduled  to  begin  hearings  on  lodging allowance  which the  Union  this  measure  is  granting  the  men  during  their  shortly.  Also  be­ course  of  training,  the  Union  esti­ ing  sought  is  an  mates  it  will  cost  about  $50  per  increase  in  exist­ inan  to  turn  out  an  AB.'  ing  duty  on  Washington—The  US  Maritime  Administration  was raked  over  the coals  by  the SIU  for  Some  of^the  men  in  the  first  b  r  i  n  e­packed  group ran  into snags on  the  physi­ its foul­up of'the manpower  problem at a recent  conference  of  AFL sea  unions  and  govern­ tima  along  with  cal  examination  or  lacked  the  pa­ ment officials.  The conference was called  to discuss  the critical  shortage  of  skilled  seamen.  other  types  of  pers,  and  on  other  qualifications  • The SiU  representatives.  Inter­ canned  tuna.  A  required  before  they  would  be  national  Vice­Presidents  Paul  Hall  that  the  Maritime  Administration  ministrator,  was  for  the  purpose  hearing  on  this  permitted  to  take  exam.  Arrange­ and  Morris  Weisberger,  contended  had  not  made  realistic ship  alloca­ of  finding ways  and means  of  solv­ score  will  be  Waugh  tions  under  GA.V  charter,  and  had  ing  a  shortage  of  ratings  on  cer­ held  by  the  US  failed  to  give  adequate  considera­ tain  GAA ships which  had  held  up  Tariff  Commission  on  January  29.  tion  to  the  SIU's  manpower  sur­ a  considerable  number  of  such  Waugh  said  that  unless  the  sit­ Ships  in  recent  weeks.  However,  uation is remedied,  AFL fishermen  plus.  the SIU delegation  pointed out  that  and  cannery  workers  in  California  Ask  Blanket  Deferment  ifepresentatives  of  ~ Selective  since  the  start  of  the  Korean  war,  will  be in  desperate trouble.  "Over  Service  who  also attended  the con­ the  SIU  has  a  record  of  manning  300  tuna fishing  vessels  and  thou­ ference,  held  here  on  January  21,  virtually  every  one  of  iis  ships  on  '^ands  of  cannery  workers in South­ were told  that a  blanket deferment  time  with  a  full  complement  of  ern  California  are  now  idle"  he  Another  set  of  ship  allocations  out  of  the government  re­ should  said.  He  indicated  that  failure  to  be  granted  to all  rated  sea­ seamen. =  serve fleet  has  brought seven  ships  to  companies  under  con­ men.  In addition  the SIU proposed  "In  fact,"  Hall  said,  "we  are  at  take  action  would  put  the  Ameri­ tract to  the SIU.  The seven were out of  a total of  40 released  that  all  skilled  Seafarers  now  in  a .loss  to  understand  why  we  were  can  tuna  industi­y  on  the  rocks.  by  the  Maritime  Administra­ Tuna  Flood  the  armed  forces  should  be  re­ ever even  called  to the conference.  tion, once again  not in  propor­ ceiving  a  just  proportion  of  the  leased immediately.  The  Cannery  Workers  president  We  have  had  no  manpower  prob­ tion  to  the  SIU's  ability  to  boneyard  fleet  as  these  ships  are  In  revealing  the  Union's  posi­ lems and  are well  prepared to  meet  pointed out  that imports  of  foreign  tuna  had  risen  from  2,983  tons  in  tion,  Hall  said,  "the  Maritime  all  future  needs.  man  additional vessels.  being  released  and  crewed  up.  With  this  allocation,  there  are  Of  the  most  recent  40  ship  al­ Administration  screams  of  short­ "If  GAA  vessels  assigned  to  op­ 1946  to 50;000  tons  in  1951,  all  of  now  a  total  of  508  ships  operat­ location  total,  25  were  distributed  ages  while  we  sit  on  a  surplus  of  erators  under  contract  to  other  it  duty  free.  Brine  packed  tuna,  ing  under  the  terms  of  the  Na­ on Jami'ary 16  and  the other  15~on.  rated  men.  If  the  Mar'time  Ad­ maritime  unions  are held up, while  which  is  subject  to  small  duties  tional  Shipping  Authority's  GAA  January  19.  One  ship  each  went  ministration  means  business,  let  it  we  have  ample  manpower  to  man  has  also flooded  the  country,  with  charter.  Of  this  total  116  ships  to  Alcoa,  Eastern,  Mississippi,  find  the  obvious  solution  to  its  all our ships on  time, then the  only  more  than  20  times  as much  com­ conclusion  we  can  arrive at  is that  ing in last  year than  in 1946.  are  being  manned  by  Seafarers  South  Atlantic  and  Waterman  on  problems.  "They  have  a  shortage  of  men.  the  Maritime  Administration  is  In  response  to  the  Cannery  with  the  remainder  going  to  other  January  16.  The  Bull  Line  and  Unions.  This  is  just  slightly  bet­ Alcoa  got  the  two  ships  allocated  We  have  a  surplus.  It is  the Mari­ muffing the man­power problem  on  Workers  appeal  for  support,  the  SIU  has  communicated  with  the  time  administration's  obvious  and  general  agency  ships."  ter  than  20  percent  of  the  total  the  SIU  on  the  19th.  Tariff  Commission  and  members  Training  Program  number  of  ships  involved.  An  interesting  feature  of  these  clear­cut responsibility  to get these  of  the  Senate  Finance  Committee  The  Union  further  emphasized  men on ships  where they  are badly  For  some  time  now  the  Union  allocations  is  that  there  are  sev­ that it  had  brought  many members  asking  them  to support  the above­ has  contended  that  the  allocations  eral  C­1  types  included.  Recent  needed."  The  conference,  called  by  Ad­ out  of  retirement  and  is! currently  listed  proposals  so  as  to  save  the  to  date  have  not  been  distributed  allocations  have  been  Libertys  ex­ Jobs of  American  workers.  (ContiQued  on  page  22)  miral E. L. Cbchrane, maritime  ad­ fairly,, and. that  the SlITds  not  re­r  clusively.  BaeUPay Story  1st  AB Trainees Sit For  Exams; 3rd Class Forms  SIU Canners  Seek Tuna Aid  In Washington  'Govt Fouled Up Ship Manning/  SIU  Tells Washington  Meeting  Latest  US  Ship  Allocation  Bypasses  SiU Manning Pool  �•  "  '  •  •  ,  Friday,  Jannary  tS,  195X  SEAFAkERS,  LOG  Paffe  Fonr  Canadian SlU  Building New  Hall  At Falls  SIU  NEWSLETTER  from WASHINGTON  e  Excavation  work  is  already  underway,  on  a  brand  new  home  for  Canadian  District  SIU  Seafarers  sailing  on  the  Great  Lakes.  The  new  head­ quarters  is  being. constructed  in  Thorold,  Ontario,  just  east  of  the  Welland  Canal  near  Niagara  Falls. ,  Dispatcher  Marty  BreithoflF  looks  puzded  as  he  tries  to figure out  The, new  building,  which  will  who's  who  of  the  Rocafort  twins.  In  case  you're  wondering,  its  cost  approximately  $100,000,  will  Carlos  Fernando  on  the  left.  Fernando  Carlos  on  the  right.  Both  feature  a  200  bed  hostel,  a  cafe­ sail  on tiie  cruise ship  Puerto Rico.  teria,  bowling  alleys,  recreation  rooms,  a  library  and  an  outdoor  baseball  diamond.  Modern  dis­ patching  facilities and  a  school  for  training  seamen  are  included  in  the  plans for  the hall.  The  hall  is  located  just  north  of  the  town  adjacent  to  the  twin  The  present  period  continues  to  be  one  of  substantial  preparation  locks  of  the  Welland  Canal,  one  When  the  purser  of  the  Bull  Line  ship  Puerto  Rico hands  and  progress  towards  our  goal  of  readiness  for  defense  of  the  nation.  of  the  heaviest­traveled  waterways  out the draws to crewmembers these days, he is doubly careful  Unfortunately, although  defense production  has been steadily expanded  in  North  America.  It  is  another  and  the  productive  capacity  of  our  defense  and  supporting  industries  step  in  the  Canadian  District's  an­ when  the  name  "Rocafort"  comes  up.  For  he  has  to  make  has  been  broadened, too  little, attention is­ being  paid to  shipbuilding­^  nounced  plan  for  new  halls  in  all  sure  that  the  right  Rocafort •   and  the  part  played  by  ships  in  total* warl  Its  ports.  gets  the money,  otherwise his  a headquarters  official riled  up be­ Admiral  E.  L.  Cochrane,  Maritime  Administrator,  will  forcefully  One  attraction  of  the  hall's  lo­ accounts  will  be  slightly  cause  he  thought  that  Fernando  bring  this to  the  attention  of  the Congress  within  the  next  few  weeks.  cation  is  that  it  will  make  it  pos­ scrambled.  had  quit  the  SS  Puerto  Rico.  He  and  his  crew  will  be  called  before  the  House  Appropriations  Com­ sible for  Lakes seamen to  walk  off  The  Puerto  Rico's  purser  is  not  Actually  the  two  brothers  fea­ mittee  to  give  an  accounting  of  their  stewardship  in  relation  to  the  their  ships  right  into  the  hall  it­ the  only  one  who  is confused.  The  tures  are  not  identical  when  seen  American  merchant  marine.  At  this  meeting.  Admiral  Cochrane  will  self.  two  Rocafort  twins,  Carlos  Fer­ close  together,  and  they  are  some­ take  occasion  to  urge  the  contiiluation  of  a  shipbuilding  program  to  Considerable  delay  was  encoun­ nando  and  Fernando  Carlos  have  what  different  in  height  and  the  merchant  ships  constructed  en  masse  in  this  country  dur­ tered  by  the  Canadian  SIU  in  been  confusing  people  for  years  weight.  Th^  resemblance  is  close  replace  ing  World  War  II.  building  the  hall  because  of  legal  because  of  their  strong  resem­ enough, however, to  puzzle Feman­ blocks  thrown  up  by  the  town  blance  to  each  other.  And  some­ do's  wife  who  sometimes  can't  tell  council.  As a  result, the  Canadian  times  when  the  occasion  arises,  ;.er  husband  from  her  brother­in­ A  direct  freight  shipping  service  between  Seville,  Spain,  and  the  District  had  to  go  to  court  to  se­ they  will  stand  in  for  each  other  law.  Great  Lakes  ports  of  Canada  and  (he  United  States has  been  started  cure  title for  the land and  a build­ without  anyone  being  the  wiser.  by  the  Fabre  Line  (French)..  This new  service was  inaugurated  by  the  It, may  make  for  difficulties  for  ing  permit.  The  fact  that  they  work  together  other  people,  but  as  far  as  the  cargo  vessels  Kollbryn  and  the  Cygnus.  on  the  same  ship  in  the  same  de­ brothers  are  concerned,  they  plan  It is  understood  this is  the first direct  service  ever made  from Spain  partment doesn't help  matters any.  to  sail  together  from  now  on  in.  to  Great  Lakes  ports,  previous  shipments  having  been  transshipped  at  Montreal; Canada.  However,  the  two  Seafarers,  46  After  being  together  for  quite  ^  $  years  of  age,  demolished  that  old  while  they  would  miss out  on a  lot  adage about  twins always doing the  of  fun  if  they  separated noiy.  The  territory of  Guam  is looking for a merchant  fleet that  will make  same  things  together.  Carlos  has  this  American  possession  its  home  port  in  the  Far  Western  Pacific.  been  working  on  ships  since  1927  Ships  under  Guam  registry  would  be  in  a  similar  category  with  The  Masters,  Mates  and  Pilots,  and  has  been  an  SIU  member  for  those  under Panamanian  registry,  with  only  the  master  required  to  be  AFL  have  notified  Moscow  that  more  than" ten  years.  Fernando  an American  citizen.  they will  be  glad to attend a mari­ was  in  business  up  until  a  few  time  conference  there — provided  years  ago  when  he  came  into  the  Seafarers  on  the­payroll  of  Legislation authorizing  the  Isbrandtsen Company,  Inc., of  New  York,  Stalin  and  Co.  are  no  longer  run­ Union  in  1947.  Carlos' son  is also  a  ship  while  in  port  should  to  purchase  a  Government­owned  Victory­type  vessel,  to  replace  the  ning  the  show.  Captain  Charles  F.  with  the  SIU,  sailing  in  the  stew­ make  sure  to  get  discharges  Flying  Enterprise,  which  sank  off  the English  coast recently,  has  been  May,  president  of  the  union,  re­ ards  department.  from the  skipper for port  time  introduced  in  Congress.  With  the  feeling  still  running  high  in favor  plied  in  this  manner  to  an  invita­ Both  men are  currently  working  as  well  as  for  the  time  spent  of  Isbrandtsen,  Congress  may  be  in  a  mood  to pass  the  bill.  tion from the  left­wing World  Fed­ at  sea.  eration  of  Trade  Unions  to  attend  in  the  Puerto  Rico's  stewards  de­ However,  the  importance  of  this  particular  legislation  lies  in  the  an "economic  world conference"  in  partment,  Carlos  as  crew  cook  Failure  to  get  such  dis­ possibility that  it might  crack  the Government's ship sales  policy.  The  and  Fernando  as  second  pan­ Moscow in  the spring.  charges  will  mean  that. the  many  thousands  of  vessels  built  during  World  War  II  by  this  country  The MM&P  president  wrote that  tryman.  Seafarer  won't  be  able  to  get  were  available  for  sale  under  the  Ship  Sales  Act  of  1946.  But,  this  Pranksters  it would  be a good  idea to compare  credit for the  port time toward  particular  Act  is  no  longer  effective,  with  the  ship  sales  authority  conditions  of  seamen  in  the  west­ The brothers like  to play pranks  his vacation money.  This could  having  terminated  on  January  15,  1951.  em  democracies  with  those  exist­ on  people  by  posing as each  other.  mean  that  a  man  would  lose  It  is  expected  that  some  elements  in  the  maritime  industry  will  ing  in  communist  countries.  How­ Sometimes  though,  the  joke  back­ out  on  some  of  the  vacation  oppose  the  Isbrandtsen  ship  bill  on  the  ground  that  it  would  tend  to  ever,  he  charged  that  under  So­ fires, such  as  the  time  that  some­ dough.  Such  being  the  case,  break the ship sales  formula, and  open^up the  whole law  once again.  viet  auspices,  such  a  conference  body  tried  to  collect  money  from  every Seafarer  owes it  to him­ t  t  *  could  only  be  used  as  a  propa­ Carlos4hat Fernando  owed  him, or  self  to get a  discharge for  port  ganda attack on  the  US.  the other occasion  when Carlos got  time  worked.  Government  regulations  as  to  "deductible  spaces"  on  vessels  were  developed  many  years  ago  at  a  time  when  seagoing  vessels  were  pro­ pelled  by sails  and  paddle  wheels.  As  a  result,  the  Navy  Department  believes  tfiat  the  continued  application  of  these  antiquated  measure­ The Lady  Wins Some New  Admirers  ment rules  will subordinate  modern  trends  and  achievements  in naval  architecture  and  marine  engineering  to  the  archaic  measurement  re­  .  quirements  of  the  early  days.  Navy  officials  say  that  the  large  high  speed  diesel  tankers  under  construction  provide  an  appropriate  example  of  the  effect  of  these  rules on ship  design.  Greater cargo carrying  capacity, more economical  propulsion, and  an  improved all­around design; they  contend,  would  be  achieved if  the machinery  space in  the stem  was smaller and  the cargo  oil  tanks  shifted  farther  aft.  Rocafort Twins  Find  If Confusing Amusin'  is'­ •  ii  I i r­i;  m­ liS'^  The  Second  Session  of  the  82nd  Congress,  already  nearly  three  weeks old, should  be a  short one,  possibly quitting  early in  July in  time  for  the  Democratic  and  Republican  conventions.  This  is  a  "presiden­ tial year"  when Congressional  partisan spirit runs high,  with politicians  striving  for  high  stakes.  Because  of  this  and  the  prospect  of  early  adjournment,  those  in­ terested  in  pushing  maritime  legislation  in  this  current  Congress  will  have  to  hurry  along.  ^  •  The  NSA  has  allocated  over  512  Gov't­owned  vessels  to  American  steamship  operators  to  aid  in  the  international  movement  of  goods.  The  privately­owned  American  merchant  fleet  has  not  been  able  to  take  care  of  these  total needs.  The 512 Government  ships now  in operation  employ fn  the neighbor­ hood  of  20,000  officers  and  seamen.  Forty^rCight  American  steamship  companies have  been appointed  by  NSA  to handle  the actual  operation  of  this  vast  Government­owned  heet.  Revenues  derived  from  NSA  operations  are  expected  to  exceed  ex­ penditures  of  NSA  by  99 million  dollars  within  the next  year.  MM&P Rejects Bid  For Moscow Parley  i­ Get That Port  Time Discharge  •>!  Z [  V  American  flag  steamship  operators  holding  subsidy  contracts  with  the Government  see hope for fulfillment of  those contracts  in the  fiscal  year  beginning  July  1,  1952,  on  the  basis  of  the  budget  sent  to  Con­ gress  by  President  Truman  earlier  this  week.  The  budget  would  provide  a  total of  1,650 subsidized  voyages during  the  year  as  compared  to  the  present  figure  of  1,522  for  last  year,  of  which  latter  figure  307  are  ear­marked  for  those  companies  who,  on  July  1,  1951,  had  no  subsidy  agreements  with  tbe Government.  The  1953  budget  also  estimates  a  total  of  $140,000,000  for  ship con­ struction  during  the  year  beginning  July  1,  1952,  but  this  money  al­ ready has  been obligated  by  the  Maritime  Administration  on  the  exist­ ing shipbuilding  program,  with no  new  vessels' included.  It is  expected  that  President  Truman,  later this  year,  will  ask  Congress  for a  supple­ mental  appropriation  to  cover ^  pew  building  prograni.  If;  f  ;:  New  Mexico's  Senator  Dennis  Chavez  (2nd  from  left)  Inspects  the  carved  figurehead  of  the  Port  'O  ­Call  bar  during  a  tour  of  SIU headquarters.  Accompanying  the  Senator  are  (left  to  right),  Patrick  Connally,  executive  vice­pres.,  Int'l  Longshoremen's  Assn.;  SIU  Secretary­Treasurer  Paul  Hall  and  Senator  Chavez', son.  .  I. fr'  .  i  .•   J­<  ­  . y \::  '­..r­• • • • •   i  i ­  't  .  '  '  •  '  .  �Friday,  Jannary  tS, 1952  Pare  five  SEAFARERS  LOG  rSIU In Canada  Seeks  40­Hour  Week  In Fleet  Abandon  SearcA  For 45­Af oil Crew  Of  Pennsylvania  With six 40­hour work week  agreements under  its belt, the  SIU's  Canadian  District  has  All hope for survivors  of  the SUP­contracted Pennsylvania  opened  negotiations  with  its  was abandoned  as the Coast  Guard gave  up its search  for  the  operators  to  extend  the  40­ 45  or  46  missing  crewmembers,  14  of  them  members  of  the  hour  week  throughout  Cana­ SIU's  Sailors  Union  of  the*'  da's maritime.  Pacific.  Th% Pennsylvania dis­ ings  are  going  ahead  in  Coast  Also on  the agenda  for the  nego­ appeared  without  trace  in  the  Guard  headquarters  on  the  "sink­ tiators  is  a  union  demand  for  a  storm­tossed  Waters  of  the  ing  of  the  Isbrandtsen  ship.  Fly­ $50 a  month  across the  board  wage  North  Pacific  after  sending  ing  Enterprise.  The  chief  engi­ neer,  George  Brown,  told  the  increase  for  all  departments  and  out an  SOS on  January 9.  ratings.  The  Pennsylvania  was  caught  hearing  that  in  his  opinion  the  In  its negotiations with  the ship­ in  the  first  of  a  series  of  severe  fatal  list  of  the  Enterprise  could  Meeting  at  SHJ  headquarters  for  first  time  since  Korean  en­ owners,  the  Canadian  District  can  storms  which  have  raked  the  west  only  have  been  caused  by  a  shift  counter,  Tom  McCaffery  (center)  greets  Sabestino  Fires  (right).  coast,  while  she  was  700  miles  in  the  cargo  of  pig  iron.  Other  point  to  the  successful  operation  McCaffery's  cousin  Bill  Brown  of  the  Navy  (left)  is in same  ward  northwest of  Seattle.  She  reported  crewmembers  testifying  at  the  of  a  40­hour  week  on  ships  of  the  A&G  District  as  well  as  on  the  with  him  at  St.  Albans.  that  she  suffered  a  14­foot  crack  hearing  criticized  the  manner  in  West  Coast  of  the  United  States.  in  the  hull  as  a  result  of  the  which  the  cargo  had  been  stowed,  storm's  pounding.  The  last  word  as  well  as  questioning  Captain  Improvement  Shown  from  the ship's  radio  was  that  she  Carlson's  24­hour  delay  in  seek­,  Full  support  has  been  pledged  was  down  by  the  head  and  out  of  ing aid  after the  ship first cracked.  to the  Canadian SIU by the Trades  control  in  seas  as  high  as  40  feet,  They  also  declared  that  the  ship  and  Labor Congress of  Canada  and  whipped  by  50  mile  an  hour  winds  could  have  turned  back  to  an  Eng­ by  the  American  lish  port  and  possibly  averted  and  torrential  rain.  Federat ion  of  disaster.  It  is  known  that  crewmembers  Labor  in  this  The long arm  of  coincidence took  a husky  whack  at retired  abandoned  ship  and  attempted  to  fight  to  secure  Seafarer  Thomas E.  McCaffery  the other  day  during  his first  launch  lifeboats.  What  happened  for  Canadian  visit  to  SIU  headquarters  since  being  knocked  out  of  action  after  that  is  not  clear.  Search  seaman  what  is  ships  in  the  vicinity,  planes  and  by  an  enemy  bullet  in  Korea. ^  already  enjoyed  Guard  cutters  were  unable  It  was  another  link  in  a  chain  those  things.  We  met  and  then  I  Coast  by  American  to  find  any  trace  of  the  ship  or  of  circumstances  that  had  McCaf  got  hit.  So  what?"  he  asserted.  Seafarers  and  its  crew  several  days  later,  fery, a PFC, meet  up with a former  "We met  today too  and look  at me.  when  the until  it he  bulk  of  Coast  Guard  found  two  shipmate  in  a  Korean  port  on  I'm 'on  ^y  way  to  getting  better  shoreside  work­ Banks  overturned  lifeboats  in  the  area.  the Greeley  Victory  before moving  ers  in  industiy.  and  Sabestino  and  I  are  laughing  Other  ships  spotted  (febris  which  In  presenting  its  claim  for  the  up  to  the  front.  Their  second  over  the whole  thing."  apparently  came  from  the  ill­fated  40ihour  week,  Hal  Banks,  head  of  chance  meeting  in  the  Brooklyn  Just  to  prove  it,  they'll  try  and  vessel.  With  a  grand  total  of  457  oil  hall found  McCaffery  walking with  '  the 'Cianadian  District,  pointed  out  ship  out  together  again  one  day  if  The  Pennslyvania  was  a  States  wagons,  the  US  privately­owned  that  there  has  been  a  vast  im­ a  set  of  leg  supports  because  of  a  the  situation  works  out  that  way,  Line  ship  and  was  manned  on  tanker fleet  is  easily  the  largest  provement  in  Canada's  shipping  thigh  wound.  he  added.  "I like  the  chow  Sabes­ deck  by  a  full  complement  of  aflokt. However, construction in this  since  the  SIU  took  over  from  the  He  and  Sabestino  Pires,  second  tino  cooks  up  and  I'm  looking  SUP  members.  She  was  a  Victory­ country  is  lagging  far  behind  now defunct Communist­dominated  cook,  had  been  together  on  the  forward  t^more of  the same  when  type  ship  rated  at  7,800  tons.  others  who  are  busily  engaged  in  Canadian  Seamen's  Union.  Public  Alcoa  Pegasus  shuttling  cargot to  I get  out of  the Army."  Meanwhile,  in  New  Vork,  hear­ modernizing  their  tanker  supply.  confidence in the industry  has  been  Korea  before McCaffery  reenlisted.  As  of  January  1,  1952,  the  US  By  chance,  they  met  later in  the  regained  both  in  Canada  and  else­ tanker  fleet  tonnage  was  6,806,286  where  so  that  shipowners  have  UN  battleground  area  when  Mc­ deadweight  tons.  This  was  nine  been  able  to  pile  up  tremendous  Caffery  spied  several  SIU  ships  more  ships  and  133.000  tons  more  profits  in  the  past  year.  The  ship­ in the  harbor, and  thought perhaps  than  on  the  same  date  last  year.  owners  themselves  have  compli­ he  might  run  across  someone  he  Included  among  the  additions  to  mented  the  union  for  dispatching  knew.  The first  gangway  he  tried  the  fleet  were  two  30,000  ton  su­ more  competent  and  more  reliable  was  the  Greeley's,  leading  him  per­tankers  of  the  type  that  is  be­ coming  increasingly  popular  in  men  than  they  wefre  able to obtain  right  to  Pires and,  he  recalled, the  Men  attending  the  SIU  training  school  now  operating  in  new  construction.  under  the chaotic  conditions  which  first  good  meal  he  had  downed  in  New  York  don't  know  how  lucky  they  are,  in  the  eyes  of  The  problem  facing  the  Ameri­ existed  when  the  CSU  dominated  several  months.  Seafarer  Adrianus  Remijn.  A  veteran  of  20  years  at  sea,  can  tanker  fleet,  similar  to  ,that  Canadian  seamen.  Hospitalized  Here  facing  dry  cargo  ships,  is  one  of  Remijn  had  to  pay  through  ;  While  attached  to  a  tank  outfit,  The  six  companies  that  have  al­ ready  signed  the  40­houf  week  McCaffery' was  wounded  in  Octo­ the nose and  attend school for  have  eased  off  in  the  current  growing  old  together.  Of  the  agreement  did  so  only  after  the  ber,  1951.  He  was  moved  from  a  a  long  period  in  his  native  world­wide  shipping  emergency.  tanker  total  under  the  US  flag,  Canadian  SIU  threatened  a  strike  field  hospital  near  Seoul  to  Tokyo  Holland  before  he  could  sail.  "Not  only  are  these  fellows  in  356  were  built  during  World  War  cqlt  on  their  ships.  At  first  the  for  further  treatment, and  then  to  "When I started  going to sea out  the  SIU  school  far  better  off  than  II  and  will  become  obsolete  all  at  operators claimed  that the  40­hour  St. Albans  Hospital  near  his  home  of  Amsterdam  20  years  ago,"  he  I was," he concluded, "but  the gov­ once.  Coasters  in Lead  week  would  not  work and that they  in  Long  Island.  said,  "I  had  to  attend  a  training  ernment  will  save  itself  a  lot  of  Most  US  tankers  operate  in  the  money  the  way  the  SIU  has  set  could  not  afford  it.  But  since  the  He  expects  to  spend  several  ship  school  for  one  full  year,  and  new  arrangement  h^s  gone  into  months  there  before  his  release.  had  to  pay  the  equivalent  of  $600  up  its  school  to  supply  skilled  intercoastal  and  coastwise  trade,  some  4,000,000  tons  in  all  being  seamen."  effect,  these  companies  are  oper­ Does  he  look  on  Pires  as  some  for  the  course."  active in  this type  of  trade.  An in­ A  member  of  the SIU  since  May  ating  just  as  successfully  as  they  sort .of  "jinx"?  After  completing  the  course  of  1942,  Remijn  is  currently  s|iiling  teresting  trend  noted  here,  is  that  had  been  before.  "Hell,  no.  It  was  just  one  of  instruction,  h e  as  AB  aboard  the  cruise  ship  while  the  tonnage  in  the  foreign  went  to  sea  as  Puerto  Rico  whose  lifeboats  are  trade  has  not  changed  much,  the  a  deckboy  which  being  used  for  training  purposes  US  has  shifted  from  a  net  ex­ '51 LOG In An Attractive Package  was  the  lowest  porter to  a  net importer  of  oil.  when  she  is in  port.  possible  entry  rating.  He  had  to  sail  one  year  in  this  category  before  he  could  go  for  his  life­ boat  ticket.  Remiin  Provided  a  man  was in  good  standing with  the  company,  he  could  go  for  the  life­ boat  ticket.  After  I  got  my  ticket  I  was  promoted  to  ordinary  sea­ man.  I sailed  three  more  years  as  OS  before  I  was  eligible  to  go  through  the  examination  for  AB."  Seafarers  Lucky  Considering  the  large  sums  of  money  and  considerable amount  of  time  Remijn  had  to  put  in  to  get  his AB  ticket, he is  understandably  enthusiastic  about  the SIU's  train­ ing  school  setup.  "These  fellows  may  not  know  it, but  they are get­ ting  a  wondtrfur break.  They  are  getting  the instruction  free,"  As  far  as  Remijn  knows,  ­the  Seafarer John  Waterbury, OS,  scans  back  numbers of  the LOG  in  school he attended is still in opera­ the  newlyrlssued  bound  volume  for  the  year  1951.  "Volumes  are  tion  in his native  country, and  sea­ Twenty  years  ago  Seafarer  Adrianus  Remijn  had  to  pay  his  way  available td. Seafarers at SIU headquarters  or  by sending check »t  men still  have to  pay  plenty to get  through  this  class  in  seamanship  before  he  could  sail.  The  sea­ the  cost  price  of  $4.00  each.  /  a  rating,  even  though  things  may  men's schools  in  Holland  were  run  by  private firms.  Korea Vet On  Mend,  Hopes To Ship Again  Tanker  Fleet  Largest,  But  Building  Lags  20 Years Ago  An AB  Bating Cost  Plenty  �Pace Sis  i  9EAFARERS  LOG  Friday,  Janoaiy  S8,  1952  Truman Cold to Shp Bill Features  Indications of  rough  going for  the SlU­supported  long­range shipping  bill  were contained  in  President  Truman's  budget  message  to  Congress.  The  president  expressed  opposition  THE PRELIMS  WILL BE  TOUGH—General  Eisenhower's announce­ to  any  legislation  which  would  provide  benefits  to  operators  in  the  form  of  increased  tax  ment  that  he  will  "accept  a  draft" from  the  GOP  as  their presidential  candidate has  really set  the  political pot  a­boiling.  The  strange  aspect  concessions,  and  asked Con­^  gress  to  reduce  existing  con­ concessions,  the  president de­ is  pnost  needed  and  where  it  will  of  the  situation  is  that  the fight  for  the  nomination  is  expected  to  be  much  more  colorful  and  a  lot  tougher  than  the  elections  themselves.  cessions.  clared,  "While  I  strongly  favor  all  produce  the  best  results."  One  of  the  features  of  the  long­ assistance  necessary  to  maintain  On  the  other  hand,  the  presi­ Almost  everybody  is  agreed  that  once  nominated  the  general  would  range  bill  as  of  now  calls  for  an  an  adequate  merchant  marine,  I  dent  indicated  his sympathy  for an  have  little  trouble  romping  home  in  front  by  several  lengths.  Getting  increase  in  such  tax  concessions  again  recommend  to  the  Congress  increase  in  the  present  govern­ the  nomination  is  another  story  again.  Senator  Taft,  who figured  to  In  the  form  of  larger  depreciation  the  immediate  reduction  of  pres­ ment  ship  construction  program,  have  the  nomination  sowed  up  this  time  after  12  years  of  trying,  is  allowances.  At  present  a  five  per­ ent  unwarranted  tax  benefits  for  indicating'that  the  Maritime  Ad­ sure  to  put  up  a  bitter  struggle  at  the  Republican  convention.  Right  cent yearly depreciation  is allowed,  the  shipping  industry  as  an  initial  ministration  "may  have  to  under­ now he  holds a  distinct edge  over  the  Eisenhower forces  as to  number  while  the  new  bill  would  double  step  toward  the  <diniination  of  take  additional  construction  in  fu­ of  delegates  pledged  to  him.  Primaries  coming  up  in  several  states  that­figure.  It  would  also  extend  this  hidden  form  of  subsidy.  Such  ture  years" over  and  above  the  35^  should provide a clue as  to Eisenhower's real  strength  among the  GOP  the  benefits  of  tax  deferred  funds  tax  provisions  'generally  fail  to  Mariner  class  vessels  now  author­ rank  and file.  t  3)  t  to non­subsidized  lines.  distribute  the  assistance  where  it  ized  by  Congress.  Passed  by  Senate  BET  HIS  MOTHER­IN­LAW  DID  IT—^The  importance  of  a  single  The  bill succeeded  of  passage  in  vote  is fully  impressed  by  now  on  Richard  C.  Lee  of  New  Haven.  The  the  Senate  last  year  and  is  now  luckless  Lee  ran  against  William  C.  Celentano  for  mayor  and  lost  pending  in  the  House  of  Repre­ by exactly two  votes out of  a total of  more than  68,000 cast.  A Superior  sentatives.  President  Truman's  ex­ Court  judge,  after examining  disputed  returns,  declared Celentano  the  pressed  opposition  to certain  of  its  winner  by  34,287  to  34,285.  A  shift  of  one  vote  to  Lee  would  have  features  is  likely  to  bring  several  thrown it  into a tie and two votes  would have given him  the election.  Seafarer  Gustav  Aim,  who  won  the  merchant  marine  dis­ attempts  to  amend  it.  t  t  t  The  SIU,  together  with  other  tinguished Service Medal  during World  War 11,  is going  back  maritime  interests,  is  supporting  to  sea.  Aim,  a  carpenter,  had  been  shoreside  for  two  years  THERE'LL  BE  SOME  CHANGES  MADE—With  Libya  becoming  an  independent  country  and  Egypt  dueling  with  the  British,  the  rest  of  the  long­range  bill  in  its  present  because of his wife's illness.  •   form,  as  a means  of  strengthening  A  veteran  seaman.  Aim  won  North Africa  is not far behind.  Natives of  Tunisia,  where Allied  troops  and  maintaining  the  American  justified  fame  during  the  war,  for  won  a  memorable  victory  over  the  Germans  during  the  last  war,  are  merchant  marine  in  normal  times  saving  the  lives  of  four crewmem­ putting  the  pressure  on  France  to  grant  them  independence.  The  as  well  as  in  crisis.  government  of  Tunisia  is  appealing  to  the  United  Nations  Security  bers  of  the  SIU  Angelina,  of  the  Council  to  force  France  to  make  some  concessions  toward  local  rule.  Reviewing  Subsidies  Bull  Line.  His  extraordinary  feat  The  problem is  further complicated  by  the  fact that  300,000 Europeans  The  president's  budget  message  of  strength  in  keeping  four  men  are,permanent  residents  of  Tunisia.  Similar  troubles  are  stirring  in  also  stated  that  the  Federal  Mari­ from  slipping  off  an  overturned  French  Morocco  where  the  United  States  is  building  several  huge  air  time  Board  Is  reviewing  the  exist­ lifeboat for over 12 hours won wide  bases.  As  a  matter  of  fact,  the  only  quiet  place  in  North  Africa  is  ing  subsidy  program  with  an  eye  attention.  Algeria, and  that is  because  that section  is considered a  part of  France  toward  improving  the  procedures  The  full  story  of  Aim's  exploits  for  determining  subsidy  rates.  He  was OTitten up in  the SIU  booklet,  With  several  non­maritime  na­ and has  full  representation  in  the  French  parliament.  estimated  that  subsidy  payments  4"  3)  3)  "The  Seafarers  tions  going  into  shipping, in  a  big  for  the  fiscal  year  1952  (July  1,  in  World  War  way,  foreign  competition  has  been  A  ROSE­COLORED  OUTLOOK—Five  of  the  world's  leading econo­ 1952  to  June  30,  1953)  would  total  II."  The  An­ steadily  increasing  in  post­war  mists have  predicted that  the  world  has­seen  the end  of  major  depres­ $60  million.  gelina  was  tor­ years.  The  National  Federation  of  sions.  In a  report to  the  UN Economic  &  Social  Council  the five men  In  his  statement on  the  tax  pedoed  in  the  American  shipping  reports  that  14  did not rule  out  the possibility  of  recessions but  said  that  these  woald  middle  of  an  At­ be  temporary.  The "full  employment" policies  of  practically all  coun­ lantic  storm,  countries  who  had  no  shipping  at  tries, as well  as national  economic  planning,  were  cited as  reasons  for  and  43  seamen  all  in  pre­war days  now have  more  this  view.  The  men  admitted,  however,  that  a  serious recession  could  crowded  into  a  than  two  million  tons  active  take  place  throughout  the  world  if  the  US  suddenly  cut  back  its  re­ single  lifeboat  under  construction.  ai9nament program  without  substituting  anything  for it.  History  books  will  never  be  which  was  soon  These  countries  had  a  total  of  the  same  as  long  as  the  Rus­ Aim  3i  3)  4  capsized  in  the  1,636,500  deadweight  tons of ocean­ sians  have  a  printing  press  heavy  seas.  A  handful  of  half­ going  ships,  with  another  434,000  BROADWAY  ISN'T  BROAD  ENOUGH—New  York's  most  famous  available.  Latest  in  the  in­ frozen  survivors  clinging  to  the  tons under  construction  as  of  July  thoroughfare, Broadway,  is about  to succumb  to the  traffic jam.  Plans  creasing  list  of  newly­discov­ ered  Russian­made  talents—  overturned lifeboat  were kept from  1,  1951.  This  is  far  more  than  the  are afoot  to make  the Gay  White  Way a one  way  street between Times  invention of  the  telephone and  slipping  off  into  the  water  time  total  tonnage  on  order  for  Amerl  Square and  Central Park,  along with  Seventh and  Eighth Avejiues,  tlie  other main stems in New  York's entertainment  district.  The  plan  is an  wireless  are  but  a  few—is  and  again  by  Aim  despite  the  can  shippers.  seamanship.  According  to  the  heavy  seas.  Included  among  the  countries  extension  of  a  traffic  system  that  has  been  tried  out  on  New  York's  Tied  Lines  Soviet  navy  newspaper  "Red  —which  have  acquired  merchant  lesser known north  and  south  avenues.  Even  with  this change  a  good  Fleet,"  the  ancient  Norsemen  When  the  rescue  ship  Bury  fleets since  World  War  II  are  Co­ many visitors are likely  to find that the  Broadway section  is easy to get  who  sailed  the  Arctic  and  in­ came.  Aim  caught  the  line  thrown  lumbia,  Costa  Rica,  Guatemala,  into,  but a  little difficult  to navigate  out of,  after an  evening at  one of  vaded  Russia  didn't  know  any­ from  her  and  made  it  fast  to  the  Iceland,  Ecuador,  Iran,  Ireland,  Is­ the many  bisb­o­s that  dot  the area.  thing about  ships—at  least  not  lifeboat.  Then he  caught five more  rael,  Korea,  Liberia,  Pakistan,  4  4  4  .until  the  Tsar's  compatriots  lines  and  tied  them  around  the  Syria  and Indonesia.  Even Switzer­ DC MAT GET  THE VOTE  YET—The  more  than 600,000  residents of  taught  them.  The  ninth  cen­ chest of  his shipmates  and  himself  land  has  a fleet  totaling  112,000  tui­y  Norse  Invaders  really  so  that  all  could  be  pulled  aboard  deadweight  tons  and  has  another  the  nation's  capital  and  surrounding  territory  in  the  District  of  Co­ were  sailing  on  ships  of  Rus­ the  rescue  vessel.  When  he  was  46,500  tons  under  construction.  lumbia  have .a  chance  to  become  reasonably  full­fledged  citizens  of  the  United  States  this  year.  The  US  Senate  is  considering  a  "hoibe  sian  design,  claimed  the  Com­ hauled  up  he  passed  out  com­ A  large  port  of  the  shipping  of  munist  publication.  The  new­ pletely.  •   these  new  maritime  nations  is  of  rule"  bill  which  will  give  Washingtonians  the  right  to  govern  them­ selves  via  an  elected city  council.  Up  until  now.  Congress  has  legis­ ly­found  historical  "fact"  Now  that  his  wife  is  well  again.  comparitively  recent  construction  therefore  necessitates  revision  Aim  intends  to  resume  Seafaring  and  as  such  is  more  modem  than  lated  for  the  ^ity,  and  Washington  has  suffered  accordingly,  since  Congressmen  have  been  known  to  be  notoriously  indifferent  to  the  of  present  textbooks,  it  noted.  as a  regular occupation.  American shipping.  needs of  people  who  do  not  vote  in  Congressional  elections.  The  bill  does  not  give  capital  city residents  the  right  to  vote  In  Presidential  elections.  It Looks Pretty Good to Them  Seafarer­Hero  Of  WW  II  To  Resume  Seagoing  Life  New  Maritime  Nations  Pose  Threat  To  US  Eric  the  Red  Was Joe^s  Roy  4  4  4  ANY  GOING  MY  WAY?—Although  the  government,  is  dispensing  billions  of  dollars  in  defense  contracts  on  all  sides,  unlike  wartime,  there  isn't  much  basic  change  in  the  industrial  pattern.  Most  defense  contracts are  going  to  the  highly­industrialized  states  despite  the  talk  about  dispersal  of  plants  as  a  protective  step  against  atomic  warfare.  New  York  State  leads  the  pack  with  $6.2  billions  in arms  orders.  Sec­ ond  is California  with  $5  billions,  mostly  in  aircraft.  Next  In  line  are  the  industrial  states  of  Michigan,  Ohio,  Pennsylvania,  Indiana,  Illinois  and  New  Jersey.  Of  course,  these figures  are  for  direct  armaments  orders.  The  arms  plants  themselves  have  to  get  materials  from  other  areas of  the country,  which  spreads  the  money  around  quite  a  bit.  QUEEN  BEE'S  A  COMMISSAR—Soviet  bees,  whq  like  all  others  have flown the  traditional  beeline  to  the nearest flower, are  now  being  trained  to  obey  the  dictates  of  agricultural  experts.  Word  from  the  Moscow  Minister  of  Agriculture  is  that  from  now  on  the  bees  will fly  to plants which  the government  wants pollinated on a large scale.  Sup­ posedly,  the  bees  have  been  trained  to  do  so  by  being first  fed  syrup  flavored from  the  type  of  clover that  the  government  wants  pollinated.  US  authorities  expressed  scepticism,  pointing  out  that  similar  experi­ ments  had  worked  well  in  laboratories  here,  but  as  soon  as  the  bees  got  out  in  the  open,  they  went  their  own  sweet  way.  But,  of  course,  US  bees  didn't  have  to  worry  about  deportation  to  Siberia.  4  '4  4  BUT  THERE'S  NO  OVERTIME—All  members  of  the  armed  forces  from GIs up  to generals would  get an  across the  board 10  percent wage  All, eyes,  delegation  from  Display  Fixture  and Smoking  Pipe  Workers,  I.ocal  21625,  AFL,  admires  a  increase under a  bill that has been passed  by the  House of  Representa­ feature  of  the  new  SIU  hall.  Included  in  the  group  are  Sal  Prezioso,  manager  (2nd  from  right,  tives and  will  probably  go  through  the  Senate  shortly.  With .all that.  front),  Miss  Cumminga of  union  offico stafi  (3rd from  right),  and  President  Herman  Silverman  (4th  Seafarers  In  the  Army  are  agreed  tha.t  the  military  will  have  to  go  from right).  J  a  lonffw^y to  come up to SIU conditions.  '  'ii  'I  �•  nUhr, laiManr  M. IWt  • : ­­';'  Pave  Seeea  SEAFARERS  LOG  Unwary  Ships  Sfill  Fall  Prey  To Treacherous Goodwin Sands  One of  Davy Jones  chief  assistants, the  Goodwin Sands, claimed another  victim last week.  The  French steamer  "Agen" was  the latest  to be added  to the countless hundreds of  vessel!  that  have  been  swallowed  by  the  treacherous  quicksands  ever  since  the  days  that  ships  began  to  beat  their  way^j  through  the Straits  of  Dover.  Seafarers who  have  ridden ships  to  North  German  ports  or  to  Lon­ don  should" be  familiar  with  this  notorious graveyard  o^ ships.  The  sands  lie  about  5Vi  miles  off  the  east  coast  of  Kent  between  Deal  and  Ramsgate  just  at  the  point  where the  English Channel merges  with  the  North  Sea,  narrowing  down  the  neck  of  the  passage.  Treacherous enough  in  themselves,  the  sands  hazard  is  made  worse  by  the  well­known  stormy  channel  weather  and  the  wide  spread  be­ tween  ebb  and  flood  tide  in  that  section  of  the  seas,  which  is  more  than 15 feet.  The,sands  themselves  are  about  Comingr  home to new apartment  redecorated for  happier occasions,  10 miles  in length  lying in a north­ "Whitey" Offlesby  faces four­month  stay .in  bed  with  lev  injuries.  east  to  southeast  direction.  At  the  southern  end  they  are  split  into  two  forks.  North  Goodwin  and  South  Goodwin  with  deep  water  known  as  Trinity  Bay  between.  North  of  the  sands ­is  the  Downs  which  is  a  secure  anchorage  area  The  New  Year  started  off  pretty  poorly  for  Seafarer  when  winds  blow­from  the  east  or  southeast,  as  the  sands  serve  as  a  Charles  Oglesby,  and  it  doesn't  look  as  if  it  will  get  much  protective  breakwater.  better for quite a while.  Oglesby, an AB, spent  eight days at  Latest victim  of  the Goodwin  Sands, the French  steamer Agen,  lies  No  Lighthouse  aground  after  being  broken  in  two  during  English  Channel storm.  sea  on  the  Eugenie  (Carras)  At  ebb  tide,  portions  of  the  "Whitey" was j>ainting the big ven­ bedded  down  without  neces­ tilator aft of the bridge when rough  sands  are  very firm.  Golf  and  been  recognized  as  a  tremendous  part  of  the  estate  of  the  Earl  of  sary  medical  aid  following  a  seas  took  hold  of  the  Eugenie,  a  cricket  games  have  been  played  navigational  hazard,  attempts  to  Godwin and on some old  maps they  25­foot  shipboard  fall  which  Liberty.  The  ship's  violent  roll  upon  them.  But  when  the tide  be­ establish  a  lighthouse  in  the  area  are so  noted.  One story  has it  that  gins to  come in, the sands begin to  have  thus  far  been  unsuccessful.  after  the  conquest  of  England  by  landed  him  flat  on  his  two  sent  him  sprawling  down  some  25  soften  and  crumble.  Within  an  There  are  at  least  four  lightships  the Normans in 1066  AD, the  prop­ feet  and  luckily,  if  you  could  call  feet.  it that, landed  him squarely  on  his  hour  or  two,  the  once firm  and  stationed  around  the  sands,  and  erty  passed  into  the  hands  of  an  hospitable looking sands are under  numerous  buoys.  South  Sands  English  churchman.  He  devoted  Now  with  his  left  foot  wrapped  two  feet.  15 feet of  water.  Head  light  being  the first  one  a  funds  appropriated  for  mainte­ fn  a  plaster  cast  and  his  right,  Crew  Helped  Out  Although  the  sands  have  long  ship  picks  up  on  the  way  to  the  nance  of  the  seawall  to  the  con­ though  exposed,  not  in  much  bet­ North  Sea. But  the lightships  have  struction of  Tenderton steeple, with  Medical  provisions  being  what  ter  shape,  he's  been  prescribed  a  they  are  aboard  a  freighter,  the  to  grapple  with  the  problem  of  the  inevitable  result  that  the  sea­ four­month  stint flat  on  his  back  crew  and  officers  administered  to  anchoring  themselves  securely  in  wall  fell  into  disrepair  and  the  Olde Photos  the  powerful  cross  currents  that  island  was  submerged  in  a  storm  before  he  can  really  get  on  his  him  as  best  they could.  Wanted hy LOG  infest this  part of  the channel. The  during  the  year  1099.  English  Arriving  in  Baltimore finally,  feet.  Oglesby  was hustled  off  to the ma­ The LOG is interested in col­ sands  themselves  have  a  tendency  schoolchildren  still  recite  a  poem  Christmas  Day  on  the  Eugenie  t  shift  position  with  every  ebb  to that effect.  hospital  for  treatment  and  a  lecting  and  printing  photo­ as  she  plowed  from  Casablanca  rine  Actually,  less  romantic  geologic  day  later,' his  left  foot  sporting  graphs  showing  what  seagoing  and flow of  the tide.  and  the  Azores  was  a  merry  one  a  plaster  cast,  left  for  kew  York.  was  like  in  the  old  days.  All  One of  the worst of  a long string  surveys  indicate  that  the  sands  for  the  crew  and  particularly  for  Sailing  with  the  SIU  since 1945,  you  oldtimers  who  have  any  of  disasters  on  the  sands  took  were  that  way  long  before  that.  Oglesby, whose heavy blonde chock  Oglesby  has  made  a  good  many  old  mementos,  photographs  of  place  in  the  year  1703.  Thirteen  For  all  we  know,  they  might  have  of  hair  naturally  has  won  him  the  friends  and  shipmates  over  the  shipboard  life,  pictures of  ships  of  the  British  Navy,  an­ wrecked  some  of  Julius  Caesar's  nickname  "Whitey" from  his ship­ years.  He  noted  that  the  fellows  ships  or  anything  that  would  chored  in  the  Downs  were  either  galleys  when  he  invaded  Britain.  mates.  on  the  Eugenie  got  a  Big  kick  out  show  how  seamen  lived,  ate  blown  onto  the  sands  or  driven  In the  old days,  the sands served  He  was  heading  for  home  in  of  his lugging  a  model  sailboat  all  and  worked  in  the  days  gone  ashore  by  a  hurricane.  The  whole  a  useful  purpose  for  smuggling  Brooklyn  and  a  new  three­room  the  way  home  from  the  Azores  by,  send  them  in  to*the  LOG.  fleet  was  completely  wrecked  with  Jamaica  rum  between England and  France.  French  smugglers  used  to  apartment  which  he  had ­redec­ after picking it up at a native shop.  Whether they be steam  or sail,  the loss  of  1,200 lives.  Like every long  established  Brit­ leave  the  liquor  at  the  sands  in  orated  from  the floor  up  for  his  The  trim  little sail  craft  was  duti­ around  the  turn  of  the  cen­ wife,  Helen, and  himself  after  two  fully  christened  the "Helen," after  tury,  during  the first  world  ish  institution,  the  Goodwin  Sands  casks  submerged  in  water,  where  years  of  make­shift  housing  ar­ his  wife,  and  stands  next  to  his  war  and  as  late  as  1938,  the  are  surrounded  by  a  goodly  share  their English  partners  would  pick  ,  rangements.  bedside ^here  he can  think  of  the  LOG is  interested  in  them  all.  of  legend  and  history  Intertwined.  it  up  later.  Today  Goodwin  Sands  are  just  Two  days  after  the  Yiiletide,  pleasanter moments  of  his ill­fated  We'll  take  care  of  them  and  The  sands  were  originally  sup­ however,  on  December  27,  voyage.  return  your  souvenirs  to  you.  posed  to have  been a  fertile island.  another  navigational  nuisance.  Injuty on Ship  Dampens  Seafarer's  Housewarming  Cartoon  History  Of  The  SIU  r  ,  The Sailors Union of  the Paeifle emerged from uni­ fication of  the Coast Seamen's  Union and  the Steam­ ' shipmen's  Union. In 1892  the SUP  began  organizing  all US seamen  under  one  banner, the  National Sea­ men's Union. The first  national convention laid plapg,  this ambitious and far­reaching  program.  Birth of A New Union The  Union  which  was  created  by  the  convention  and the organizing drive was  called the International  Seamen's  Union.  It  had  three  geographical  affili­ ates; Atlantic and  Gulf, Pacific, and Great Lakes.  In  turn,  each  affiliate  was  divided  into  craft  unions  lor engine,  deck and  stewards.  No, 3 With  Andrew  Furuseth  as  president  the  ISU  began  making  progress. In 1912,  Lakes seamen  struck with  saltwater  union  support.  In  1915  the first  national  maritime strike took  place, bringing about passage of  the  1915  Seamen's  Act.  For  the first  time,  seamen  could  begin  living  as  human  beings.  ­1'  �' • /.• •• ­.  : y • •J   Page  Eirht  Friday*  January  25,  195t  SEAFARERS  LOG  JPORTREPOnrS..  make  application.  for  vacation  Baltimore:  Senator  Russell  Long  and  Mayor  San Francisco:  money.  Morrison  of  New  Orleans;  Lieut.  Outlook Only  Fair  Governor  William  J. Dodd  of  Oak­ dale; Lucille  May  Grace of  Plaque­ Our  shipping  prospects  for  the  mine, first  woman  ever  to  run  for  next  couple  of  weeks  are  not  too  Governor;  Judge  Robert  F.  Ken­ exciting,  but  rated  men  such  as  We  haven't  had  too  much  in  the  AB's  and  FOW's  are  still  scarce  The  ships  are  really  moving  in  With  shipping  running  good,  non  of  Minden,'independent  candi­ and  plenty  of  bi­others  on  the  date;  State  Senator  Dudley  J. Le­ way  of  ships  here  in  the  past  two  and  won't  have  to  wait  long  for  a  and out  of  this port,  but the  busses  and  street  cars  are  standing  still.  beach  to  take  care  of  all  jobs,  we  Blanc,  former  owner  of  Hadacol;  weeks  but  enough  coming  by  to  ship.  have  no  beefs  and  no  problems  to  Cliff  Liles  of  Lake  Charles,  ser­ keep  things on  an  even  keel.  In  a  The  San  Francisco  branch  ex­ Its  now the  eighth day of the trans­ speak  of  in  New  Orleans.  How­ geant­at­arms  of  the­ state  House  way  it's  a  good  thing  that  there  tends  their sympathy  to the family  it  strike,  as  of  this  writing,  and­ Representatives  who  advocated  wasn't  a  big  demand  for  men,  as  of  John  Graham  Harris,  who  died  there seems to be no relief  in sight  ever  there  has  been  quite  a  bit  of  of  gambling;  James  L.  Mc­ the  weather  has  been  so  bad  here  recently  in  Long  Beach.  Harris,  as  the  company  is  refusing  to  excitement  in  this  town  as  the  legalized  Lemore  of  Alexandria,  independ­ that a  lot of  men  haven't been  able  known  better  as "Pop"  Harris, has  make  an  honest  effort  to  negotiate  state  really  got  down  to  the  busi­ been  shipping  out  of  the  west  a  settlement  with the transit union.  ness  of  electing  a  governor.  There  ent  candidate  with  the  support  of  jo  get  up  to  the  hall.  New  Orleans  newspapers;  Kermit  coast  for  some  time,  and  is  well  As it  is, it  is much  harder to  get  The whole state of  California has  were  no  less  than  nine  candidates  to  choose  from  which  gave  every­ A.  Parker  of  New  Orleans, first  been  hit  hard  by  heavy  rains  and  known  to  the  west  coast  member­ to  the  Baltimore  hall  than  it  is  to  ship out  of  here.  We  have shipped  body  an  opportunity  to find  some­ Negro  candidate  in  a  Democratic  snow  for  the  last  couple  of  weeks.  ship.  primary  in  this  state;  Carlos  G.  There have  been several  small hur­ H. J. Fischer  352  men from this  port  in  the  past  one  he  thought  he  liked.  Spaht  of  Baton  Rouge,  supported  ricanes  which  havo  isolated  some  West  Coast  Representative  two  weeks,  with  22  ships  paying  As  far  as  the  shipping  is  con­ by the  present governor. Earl  Long,  sections of  the  state  for  days  at  a  off  'here  and  18  ships  signing  on.  tit  cerned,  we  had five  payoffs  and  uncle  of  Senator  Russell  Long.  time.  Men  living  in  the  central  Transit  strike  or  not,  all  the  sign­ons  with  our  usual  big  bunch  The majority of  the talk  was that  boys  have  come  back  here  from  01 in­transits,  19  of  them  stopping  Spaht  and  Boggs  would  be  in  the  part  of  the state,  and  the  northern  Galveston:  .their holiday  reunions and  as a  re­ by  this  time.  Two  of  our  sign­ons  two  top  slots.  There  was  some­ end,  just  haven't  been  able  to  get  sult  we  have  registered  over  400  were  boneyard  jobs  that  we  thing  of  an  upset,  however,  as  to  us.  Heads  Up Crew  men,  so  that  we  had  no  trouble  crewed  .up;  the  Henry  L.  Meeks  Kennon, an  independent candidate,  supplying  men  for  all  those  ships  (Mississippi),  and  the  Robert  E.  came  in . a  close  second  behind  We  had  one  ship  pay  off  here,  including  replacement^  for  the  13  Clarkson  (Bloomfield).  We  expect  Spaht  with  Boggs  back  in  third  the  Clarksburg  Victory  (Missis­ We're  still  doing  well  on  the  ships  in  transit  here.  sippi).  It  is  always  a  pleasure  to  to  crew  up  two  more  ships  before  place.  The  run­off  between  Spaht  the next  report; the  Michael Moran  and  Kennon. will  be  on  February  pay off  this ship as she has  a head­ shipping  end  here  with  enough  Company  Denounced  for  Mississippi  and  the  Nathaniel  19.  Kennon has  picked  up support  up  crew  and  pays  off  about  every  stuff  showing  up  in  port  to  keep  According  to  the  local  news­ two  months  with  never  a  beef  on  the  boys  happy.  We  had  three  Crosby for  Bloomfield.  from five  losing  candidates  includ­ her.  The  entire  gang  has  nothing  payoffs  and  an  equal  number  of  papers,  the  governor  of  this  state  Our  other  sign­ons  were  the  Al­ ing  Boggs,  McLemore,  Lieut.  <]lov­ has  laced  it  into  the  Baltimore  but  good  words  for  the  skipper.  sign  ons  with  a  nice  load  of  19  Transit  coa Pointer  and Alcoa  Pioneer; and  emor  Dodd,  LeBlanc  and  May  Captain Evenson.  Company  for  not  making  in­transits  to  take  replacements  He has  been run­ the Cape  Horn  (Mississippi).  Pay­ Grace.  Mayor  Morrison  is  also  an honest  effort to settle  the trans­ from  us.  ning  off  this  coast  for  some  time  offs  were  the  Cape  Horn,  Del  supporting  Kennon.  it  strike.  He  is  quoted  as  saying  now  and  always  gets  praise  from  Shipyard  workers  in  this  port  that  the  company  is  trying  to  use  Campo,  and  Del  Alba  for  Missis­ We  are looking  forward  to a  hot  are  currently fighting  out  a  beef  the  strike  to  unload  its  business  gippi  and  the  Pointer  and  Pioneer  and  heavy  campaign  between  now  the  men  who  ship  with  him.  There are  quite a few  Yokohama  with  Todd  Shipyard  Corporation.  oir the city  or the state  at  a  profit  ^  for  Alcoa.  The  heavy  load  of  in­ and  February 19.  lovers on  this scow, and  as a  result  About 1,500  of  them  have  gone on  to  the  directors.  The  Union  re­ transits  included  Alcoa's .Runner,  Lindsey  J.  Williams  ,  their payoffs  were  pretty low  from  strike  here  in  conjunction  with  Polarus, Cavalier,  Patriot  and  Cor­ New  Orleans  Port  Agent  a  monetary  standpoint.  But  there  the  walkout  In  Mobile.  The  AFL  peatedly  attempted  to  meet  with  sair;  the  Steel  Scientist  and  Steel  the  company  in  an  effort  to  settle  must be something about  that town  Metal  Trades  Coimcil  is  handling  this  i*  t  Architect  (Isthmian);  the  Cape  strike.  From  where  we  are  because  the  men  keep  making  the  strike,  with  the  basic  demand  sitting  Horn;  the  Seatrains  Louisiana,  Philadelphia:  it  appears  the  strike  is  100.  .  those  trips  on  her.  being  a  12  percent  pay  increase  percent  effective  with  not  a  bus  New  Jersey  and  Georgia;  Beaure­ Our in  transits the last couple  of  for  all  hands.  gard, Kyska,  Monarch  of  the Seas,  rolling  or  a  streetcar  rattling  in  weeks  included,  the  Steel  Appren­ No  sooner  did  the  men  set  up  our city  of  Baltimore.  Warrior and Morning Light  (Water­ tice  and  Clearwater  Victory  (Isth­ their picket lines  than the corpora­ man);  Ocean  "C"  (Ocean  Trans.);  O'Conor  Bows  Out  mian);  Calmar  (Calmar  Line);  tion  began  running  ads  for  yard  Sea  Comet  (Orion),  and  Catahoula  Raphael  Semmes,  Bienville  and  We  also see  in  the local  scandal  workers—^what  they  expect  to  do  (Nat'l  Navigation).  We  have  had  a  sudden  spurt  in  Jean  Lafitte  (Waterman).  sheets  that  our  esteemed  Senator  with  them  is  a  puzzle,  although  Del  Mar Stranded  shipping out  of  this  port  which  on  None  On  Pennsylvania  is  always  a  pos­ O'Conor  has  decided  not  to  run  The  poor  old  Del  Mar  is still  in  the  whole  has  been  doing  very  As  far  as  we  can  determine  strikebreaking  for  reelection  as  Senator  from  sibility.  its  run  of  bad  luck.  Just  as  she  well  in  the  past  few  months.  The  there  were  no  SIU  members  on  Maryland.  He claims  that he  won't  was due  to  take a  crew  on  in  Gal­ ships  keep  going  out  on  coal  runs  the  ill­fated  Pennsylvania,  which  From  the  looks  bf  things  right  run  because  he  doesn't  see  eye  to  veston  to  bring  her  over  here  for  and  any  rated  men  who  are  in  a  was  lost  recently  with  all  hands.  now,  I  don't  think  they  will  have  eye with  the administration.  It ap­ the rest  of  the men  and set  sail for  hurry  are  sure  to  ship  out  from  There  is  no  hope  held  out  for  much  luck  with  their  recruiting  pears  that  the  real  reason  is  that  program.  South  America,  the  AFL  Ma­ here  without  any  time  wasted.  he  doesn't  have too  good  a  chance  survivors  as  the  weather  around  chinists  went  on  strike.  That  left  Most  of  the  oldtimers  in  this  the  area  that  they  disappeared  in  Getting  back  to  the  shipping  of  winning  if  he should  run.  The  the  ship  high  and  dry  in  the  Gal­ port  that  came  back  from  the  hol­ has  been  so  bad  that  they  would  story,  our  payoffs  and. sign  ons  Democratic  Party  at  the  present  veston  dry  dock  until  the  strike  if  idays  have  drifted  out,  except  for  have  hardly  been  able  to  survive  were  ­the  George  Gipp  (Water­ moment  is  in  a  chaotic  condition  Reds Healy  and Jimmy  the Reefer,  even  if  they  had  been  able  to  man); Simmops Victory  (Bull);  and  in  this  state  and  unless  some  per­ settled..  One  of  the  brothers  who  is  who  are  still  holding  forth  true  launch  the  lifeboats  and  get  away  E. W.  Scripps (Isthmian).  In  tran­ son  acceptable  to  all  factions  of  among  the  many  here  sweating  it  to  form.  from  the  vessel.  From  last  re­ sits  included  three  Seatrains,  the  the  party  is  nominated  it  is  very  Checkers  Strike  out  for  a  ship  is  ports  the  Coast  Guard  has  found  New  York,  Louisiana  and  Texas;  likely  that  the  Senator's  job  in  .  Lamar  Palmer,  We  now  have  a  picket  line  two  capsized  lifeboats  which  are  The  French  Creek,  Bradford  Isle  1952  would  go  to  the  Republicans.  who  has  been  a  around  Pennsylvania  Piers  Inc.,  believed  to  have  come  from  her,  and  Council  Grove  (Cities  Serv­ Wandering  around  the  SIU  hall  member  of  the  put  up  by  the  coastwise  local  of  The  membership  was  glad  to  ice);  Warrior,  and  William  Rich­ here  we  chanced  to  meet  Donald  SIU  since  1944.  checkers.  These  men  are  getting  learn  that  applications  for  vaca­ ardson  (Waterman);  Cape=  Horn  Campbell  who  has  been  an  active  He  has  taken  45  cents  less­  per  hour  than  the  tion  money  are  on  their  way  and  (Mississippi);  Knute  Rockne  (Al­ member  bf  our  union  since  1943.  part  in  all  the  checkers  in  the  deep  sea  local.  will  be­  passed  on  to  them.  As  coa);  W.  E. Downing  and  Petrolite  Donald,  who  holds  all  ratings  in  beefs  since  then  They  are  asking  for  parity  on  soon  as  the  final  approval  on  the  (Mathiason);  Catahula  (National  the  engine  room  and  is  proud  of  wages  and­ being  that  it  is  a  legiti­ plan  comes  through,  all  will  be  Navigation);  Lucille  Bloomfield  depart ment,  the growth  of  the  mate  strike  we  aim  to  follow  in  readiness  for  them  to  collect  and  Aiin  Butler  (Bloomfield);  and  spoke  enthusias­ Union.  A  once  through  in  good  union  fashion.  tically  about  the  their  dough.  The  entire  member­ the  Joseph  Meek.  Palmer  A. S.  Cardullo  familiar  face  in  Keith  Alsop  tremendous gains  ship  is  advised  to .have  all  their  New  Orleans,  Lamar  had  been  ab­ Philadelphia  Port  Agent  discharges  in  order  when  they  Galveston  Fort  Agent  of  this  Union  sent  from  this  port  for  a  couple  since  he  became  of  years,  making  his  home  port  a  member.  He  Baltimore.  He echoed  the enthusi­ reminisced  about  asm  of  the  membership  about  the  the  improve­ proposed  new  hall  in  Baltimore.  ments  in  wagei­ Campbell  Being thoroughly familiar with op­ and  living  condi­ erations  in  this  port,  and  having  tions,  the  gains  made  by  organiz­ toured  the  new  headquarters  in  ing and  the latest  boon, for seamen  Shipping  from  January  2  to  January  16  Brookljm,  he  expressed  the  opin­ in our  Welfare and  Vacation Plans.  ion  that  everything  has  been  Brother  Campbell  has  seen  the  BEG.  REG.  REG.  TOTAL  SHIP.  SHIP.  SHIP.  TOTAL  new  achieved  in  the  way  of  conven­ building  in  New  York  and  PORT  DECK  ENGINE  STEW.  REG.  DECK  ENG.  STEW. SHIPPED  feels  that  it is  a  monument  to  all  iences,  comfort,  recreation,  access  to  all  departments  and  beauty.  Boston 40 13 14 67 17 14 11 42 the  struggles,  strikes  and  organiz­ Brother  Lamar  feels  that  acqui­ ing actions fhat our Union  has  par­ 306 229 167 702 217 188 144 547 sitipn  of  a  hall  in  Baltimore  is  in  New York ticipated  in.  He  says  that  the  75 48 42 ' 165 74 68 44 181 keeping  with  the  Union's  iadvance­ Philadelphia building shows we  are at last  rea^  ment  which  is  by  far  the  best  in  Baltimore 207 137 81 429 - 156 U7 92 365 ing the  benefits  of  all  our  past  ef­ the industry.  He  voiced  the  opin­ Norfolk forts, and is anxiously awaiting  the  223 182 159 564 , i 156 122 123 <01 ion  that  the  vacation  and  welfare  day  when  all  major  ports  bf  this  24 20 26 70 " 24 - 18 17 59 plans  emphasize  the  fact  that  the  Savannah.... Union  have  similar  facilities.  expression  "Best  in  Maritime"  is  ^Tampa  21  14  16  ,  51­  '  19  11  12  42  He concludes  by saying that  it is  no idle  boast.  Mobile  75  49  gi  195  40  /  48  37  125  a  privilege  and  pleasure  to  belong  Political Whirligig  to  this  Union  of  ours,  and  asks all  New  Orleans  95  73  55  223  90  78  56  224  hands to  Join in  keeping this Union  Getting  back  to  politics  here's  94  81  44  159  68  '  68  66  202  the  militant  organization  it  has  al­  '  ;  a  rundown  of  the  nine  candidate^  Galveston  •  for  governor;  West  Coast  ' 41,  44;  \51  136  / ^  5tf  i  44  ^  1  4l  ;  143  w^s  been.  Hale  Boggs*  at  present  a  Con­ :  Earl  Shepparil  m. gressman  ,wh9.,was, ,gup>,Qrt^  by  Mill  HhlHmere  •  f • •  •   •­   New  Orleans:  Transii Walkout Solid  As Bossos Won't Bndgo  Rain, Rain and More  Rain Foniing Up Fori  9 Wottld­Be Governors  Mako for Hoi Primary  In­Transit Load Helps  Brighien Job Picture  Coastwise Clieckers  Strike Seeks Parity  A & G  smppme RECORD  >  �Friday,  January  tS,  1952  SEAFARERS  LOG  Faf* Mi*  POJtr JR£!POJRrS  that  they  will  land  on  a  ship  too  Boston:  ships  in  the  past  two  weeks  and  Wilmington:  quick.  Not  that  we  are  engaged  signed  on  seven.  There  were  no  in  the  business  of  shanghaiing,  oh  major beefs  on  payoff, but  we have  no,  hot  us.  It's  just  that  people  had to use  a little pressure  on some  ought to  work  on ships  more often,  of  the  operators  at  the  sign  on  to  as  staying  on  the  beach  can  only  do  necessary  repairs.  We've  quieted  down  a  bit  up  We  paid  off  the  Kathryn,  Ines,  The  shipping  business  has  been  Believe  me  fellows,  I have  a  soft  make  you  go  broke.  Leroy  Clarke  here  in  the  last  couple  of  weeks  Puerto  Rico,  Carolyn,  Suzanne  and  only  fair  down  here  in  Southern  spot  in  my  heart  for  the  state  of  Lake  Charles  Port  Agent  although  there  has  been  enough  Elizabeth  of  the  Bull  Line;  Cities  California.  We  had  two  payoffs  Texas.  During  the  past, two  weeks  activity  in  the  port  to  keep  things  Service  tankers. Bents Fort, French  we  have  suffered  from  a  shortage  t.  i.  moving.  We  have  had five  payoffs  Creek,  Bradford  Island  and  and one  sign on  with a  few in tran­ of  ships  in  Lake  Charles,  but  the  Mobile:  and  three  sign­ons,  with  the  only  Archers  Hope;  Steel  Admiral,  sits  as  usual  taking  some  men  off  Ports  of  Beaumout  and  Port  Ar­ problem  coming up  on  the  Michael  Steel  Worker  and  Steel  Designer  the  beach.  The  future  outlook  in  thur  in  Texas  have  kept  us  plenty  (Carras)  where  we  collected  money  (Isthmian); Antinous,  Mobilian, and  this  port  is  nothing  to  get  excited  busy  supplying  men.  Alawai  (Waterman);  Louis  Emery  for  a  delayed  sailing.  Here  in  Lake  Charles,  where  the  and  Victory  for  Victory  Carriers;  about  either.  It  has  been  particu­ Paying  off  in  addition  to  the  women  are  still  lovely,  we  had  the  Sand  Captain  (Constr.  Aggregates);  larly  tough  on  the  stewards  de­ Michael  were  the  W.  E.  Downing  Bents  Fort,  Government  Camp,  Shipping  has  run  good  for  the  (Mathiasen);  Carrabulle  (National  Robin  Kettering  (Seas  Shipping;  partment,  although  AB's  can  al­ Cantigny,  Winter  Hill,  and  just  to­ past  two  weeks,  although  the  fu­ day,  the  Bents  Fort  again,  all  the  ture  outlook  is  not  too  exciting.  Navigation);  and  Logans  Fort  and  Seamar  (Calmar);  Wanda  (Epipha­ ways  get out.  ny);  Petrolite  (Mathia.son)  and  De­ above  being  operated  by  Cities  We  had  a  nice  stack  of  payoffs,  a  Cantigny  (Cities  Service).  We  had  the  Jean  LaFitte  and  Pauw  Victory  (South  Atlantic).  Our  sign­ons  were  the  W.  E.  '  Service.  dozen  in  all,  with  eight  sign  ons to  Downing, Carrabulle and the James  Our  sign  ons  were  the  Antinous,  Ponce  De  Leon  of  Waterman  pay­ Over  in  Beaumont,  we  had  the  complete the  two week's  business.  Whitcomb  Riley  with  all  running  Wild  Ranger  and  Chicakasaw  for  ing  off  here  with  the  Jean  LaFitte  Paoli,  Cities  Service  oil  wagon,  Most  of  the  activity  here  has  smooth  on  these  ships.  Waterman;  Steel  Fabricator  and  signing on  again.  They  both  came  which paid  off  from a  three months  been  supplied  by  the  shipyard  Pineapple  Moves  Steel  Director  (Isthmian);  DePauw  in  100  percent  clean,  no  beefs,  no  trip  to  India, and signed  on for  an­ workers.  The  Marine  and  Ship­ Those  cans  of  pineapple  which  Victory  (South  Atlantic);  and  the  other Indian run.  We had a call for a  building  Workers  (CIO)  settled  have  been  lying  in  the  hold  of  Robin  Tuxford.  headaches,  and  no  logs,  which  full  crew,  and  by  throwing  out  the  their  strike  at  the  Alabama  Dry  Isthmian's  Steel  Flyer  are finally  makes  it  easy  for  the  port  agent  He'll Regret  It  dragnet  into  all  the  swamps  and  Dock  and  Shipbuilding  Company  going  to find  their  way  onto  the  and  the  men  aboard  her.  bayous  we "filled  her  up.  We  had  after  being  out  on  the  picket  lines  shelves  of  Boston's  grocery  stores.  We  had  one  beef  that  came  up  Honey's  No  Honey  to  holler  for  help  from  New  Or­ for  167  days.  The  final  settlement  The  longshoremen  have  gone  back  from  Beaumont,  Texas.  The  ships  leans  too,  and  that  city  responded  called  for a  25  cents hour  wage  in­ to  work  on  her  after  she  had  been  delegate  on  the  Paoli told  us about  However,  we  had  a  little  trouble  gallantly.  crease  and  double  time  for  over­ tied  up  since  December  3  on  ac­ the  second  mate  working  over  one  with  one  of  our  in­transits,  the  Also  in  Beaumont  we  had  a  tub  time.  count of the phony  picketline  main­ of  the  sailors.  We  are  meeting  Greece  Victory  (South  Atlantic).  running for  Carras  which  was call­ No  sooner  had  these  boys  gone  tained  by  the  Marine  Engineers  with  the  company  in  this  matter,  ing  for  men  every  day  until  we  back  back  to  work  when  negotia­ Beneficial  Association.  From  the  and  1  think  1  can  assure  you  that  The  skipper  aboard  her.  Honey  found  out  the  cause and  put a  stop  tions broke  down  between the  AFL  looks  of  things,  we  will  be  able  this character  will be  taken care  of  Shaw,  was  spotting  men  for  the  to  itv  That  was  on  the  Michael,  a  Metal  Trades Council  here  and  the  to  clear  all  Isthmian  ships  in  and  properly.  bosun.  We  had  a  talk  with  him,  Claude Simmons  T2  ' tanker.  Mississippi's  Cape  Gulf  Shipbuilding  Corporatiop and  out  of  here  without  any  more  dif­ and  he  agreed  to  cut  this  out  in  Asst.  Secy.­Treas.  the  future.  However  his  manner  Horn  stopped  in  this  city too,  with  Waterman  Repair  Division,  both  of  ficulties  from  now  on.  Mike  Reed  as  serang  and  a  bunch  which  are  part  of  the  Waterman  James  Sheehan  of  running  the  ship  lost  him  his  of  oldtimers  aboard  her.  Boston  Port  Agent  Seattle:  chief  and  the second  mate.  Some­ family.  As  we  write,  both  of  these  l"  4"  i*  day  soon  that  ship  will  be  a  one  Another Carras  ship, the  Trinity,  companies  are  shut  down  tight  man  topside  operation.  Judging  gave us a  little trouble  in Port  Ar­ with  500  members  of  the  various  New  York:  from  what  the  boys  told  me.  thur,  Texas.  There  was  a  slight  AFL  unions  involved  staying  away  Honey  will  get  no  bouquets  when  misunderstanding  on  the  part  of  from  work.  the  crew  piles  off  at  payoff.  the  captain  as  to  the firing  of  one  The  men  here  feel  that  Water­ of  our  members.  After  a  short  man  should  give them  a  12 percent  Our  other  in­transits  were  the  Our  beach  has  been  swept  as  talk  he  saw  the  light;  the  man  is  increase  in  accord  with  the  wage  Republic  (Trafalger);  Pennmar  still  happily  aboard.  pattern  set  up  by  the  Gulf  Coast  With  the  holidays  over  and  all  bare  as  a  new­bom  babe  as  ship­ (Calmar);  Carrol  Victory  (South  Other  business  in  Port  Arthur  Metal  Trades  Council,  which  rep­ the  boys  who  spent  time  at  home  ping  continues  to  run  very fine  Atlantic);  Santa  Venetia  (Mar­ included  the  Abiqua  and  Chiwawa,  resents  10,000  shipyard  workers  back  on  the  beach,  we  have  quite  out  of  this  port.  There  is  not  Trade);  Bienville  and Yaka (Water­ which  each  took  a  couple  of  mqn.  throughout  the  Gulf.  a  crowd  of  men  in  the  New  York  even  a  permit  man  left  here  at  man).  That  old  standby,  the  W.  E.  Down­ hall  now.  However,  shipping  has  the  present  moment.  Incidentally,  1  think  the  crew  of  Bunch  of  Alcoas  ing,  was  in  Freeport  and  we  sent  the  Ponce  De  Leon  deserves  a  Getting back  to  the shipping  pic­ been  holding  up  pretty  well  and  We  paid off  the Bluestar  (Triton)  her  some  men.  ture,  we  had  a  big  load  of  Alcoa  the  outlook  is  good.  We  should  after  she  was  out  for  11  months.  boost  for  responding  in  true  Sea­ farers  fashion  to  the  March  of  Paoli  Payoff  Fine  ships  paying  off,  including  the  Al­ be  able  to  move  the  men  through  Considering  the  length  of  time  in­ Dimes  appeal.  The  boys  came  Getting back  to the  Paoli, 1  want  coa Corsair,  Clipper, Cavalier,  Pen­ here  without  much  delay.  There  was  a  slight  dip  in  the  volved,  she  came  back  in  pretty  through  with  a  contribution  of  to­say  that  she  was  in  very fine  nant,  Runner and  Polaris; the  War­ shape after  her trip to  India.  That  rior,  Monarch  of  the  Seas,  Kyska,  number of  men we. shipped out  due  good  shape.  Also  paid  off  was  the  $92.00.  Awaits  Vacation  well ­ known  Seafarer,  Thurston  Alawai  and  Morning  Light  (Water­ to  the  fact  that  most  of  the  boys  Walker  D.  Hines  (Alcoa)  which  Lewis,  was  ships  delegate  on  her  man);  and  the  Las  Vegas  Victory  seem  inclined  to  stay  aboard  the  One  of  the  boys  on  the  beach  ship they  were on.  But we've  been  signed  on  again.  The  Calmar  and  and  did  his  usual  bang  up  job.  (Isthmian).  with  us  is  Jack  Gridley  who  lives  Our  sign  ons  were  the  Corsair,  getting  plenty  of  ships  all  along.  Pennmar  (Calmar);  and  Republic  out  California  wdy.  Jack  joined  The  payoff  was  a  pleasure,  and  no  Permit  Men's  Behavior  (Trafalgar)  took  a  few  men  on  one  got  impatient  with  the  usual  Patriot,  Polaris,  Pennant  apd  the  Union in 1946  We  have  been  having  some  leaving our  beach  with nothing  but  Knute  Rockne  for  Alcoa;  the  War­ delays.  and  likes  the  One  of  the  oldtimers  aboard  her  rior  and  Kyska  for  Waterman.  We  trouble  lately  with  permit  men  pebbles  on  it.  Japanese  run  committing  acts  both  on  ship  and  was  Brother  William  Herman  who  al&o  had  the  Justo  Arosemana,  an  and  the  easy  liv­ The  situation  being  as  it  is,  we  ashore which are  detrimental to the  has  been,  ship­ SUP  ship,  in  transit.  ing  on  the  West  Union.  Needless  to  say,  all  of  have  had  no  meeting  here,  and  ping  out  since  Some  of  the  oldtimers  we  have  Coast.  He  thinks  1919.  During  the  on  the  beach  right  now  waiting  to  the  men  on  permit  should  remem­ from  the  looks  of  things,  it  will  be  that  the  im­ early  days  of  the  ship  out  are  G.  Chandler,  J.  C.  ber  that  if  they  wish  to  continue  a  little  while  before  we  get  any  provement  in  sailing  on  SlU  ships,  they  have  to  Dunlop,  R.  Eden,  S.  P.  Morris  and  late  unlamented  conditions  in  the  learn to  live up  to the Union's  high  sizable  group  of  rated  men  here.  fracas  with  Hit­ B.  Manley.  last  six  years  has  Jeff  Morrison  standards  and  its  stated  policy.  Cal  Tanner  ler,  he  was  on  been  nothing  Gridley  Mobile  Port  Agent  We  have  paid  off  a  total  of  25  Seattle  Port  Agent  the  August,  1942  short  of  remark­ convoy  to  Russia.  able,  particularly  the  vacation  His  ship  was  hit  plan.  He  considers  it  a  godsend  then  by  the  Rus­ Herman  because  it  will  do  away  with  chas­ sians,  .  atthough  ing  after  the  companies  for  his  she  was  supposed  to  be  an  ally.  money,  plus  the  fact  that  he  does  Brother  Herman  sailed  all  through  not  have  to  ship  all  year  long.  the  war  and  wound  up  afterwards  Sam  Cohen,  Agent  Terminal  4­2874  PORT  COLBORNE  103  Durham  St.  Jack  likes  his  Union  and  has  SlU,  A&G  District  HEADQUARTERS  675  4th  Ave..  Bklyn.  Ontario  Phone: 5591  on the  Sand  Mate, only  to get  sunk  BALTIMORE  ...14 North  Gay  St.  SECRETARY­TREASURER  TORONTO.  Ontario  86  Colborne  St.  made  a  lot  of  friends  of  his  Union  in  the  peaceful  waters  of  New  Earl  Elgin 5719  brothers.  He's happy  to know  that  Paul  Hall  Sheppard/ Agent  Mulberry  4540  York  harbor.  ASST.  SECRETARY­TREASURERS  VICTORIA.  B.  C  617V4  Cormorant St.  BOSTON  276  State  St.  .  Lloyd  Gardner  Empire 4531  he  is  a  member  of  the  most  mili­,  Upon finding  there  was  a  job  James Sheehan. Agent  .  Richmond 2.0140  Robert  Matthews  Claude  Simmons  VANCOUVER.®.  C  865  Hamilton  St.  tant  and  progressive  union  in  the  Dispatcher  Richmond 2­0141  HEADQUARTERS  REPRESENTATIVE  open  on  the  Michael  going  to  New  GALVESTON  Pacific 7824  308Vi  23rd  St.  Joe  Alglna  SYDNEY.  N.S  .^...304  Charlotte  St.  industry  with  good  conditions  and  Phone  2­844S  York,  he  grabbed  it saying  that  he  Keith  Alsop,  Agent  Phone 6346  good  leadership.  LAKE  CHARLES. La  1419 Ryan  St.  wants­ to  see  the  new  hall  in  op­ LeRoy  SUP  BAGOTVILLE.  Quebec  20 ElglmSt.  Clarke.  Agent  Phone  6­5744  Phone: 545  HONOLULU  16  Merchant  St.  1'South  Lawrence  St.  Agent  Signs  On  eration.  "1  watched  the  building  MOBILE  37  Ormont  St.  Phone 5­8777  THOROLD.  Ontario  Cal  Tanner.  Agent  Phone  2­1754  of  it,"  he  said,  "and  now  I  want  N^W  ORLEANS  ....823 Bienville  St.  PORTLAND  Phone:  3­3202  Ill  W.  Burnslde  St.  In  between  meeting  ships  and  113  Cote  De  La  Montague  Beacon 4336  QUEBEC  to  see  it  in  action.  It  certainly  Llndsey  Williams.  Agent  Quebec  Phone:  2­7078  squaring  beefs  your  agent  man­ RICHMOND.  CALIF  257  5th  St.  Magnolia 6112­6113  is  a  far  cry  from  the  days  of  1919  NEW  YORK  177  Prince  William  St.  aged  to find  enough  time  to  get  Phone 2599  SAINT  JOHN  678  4th  Ave..  Brooklyn  N.B.  Phone: 2­3049  ..450  Harrison  St.  STerilng 8­4671  SAN  FRANCISCO  to  now."  Herman,  who  should  married.  1  hope  that  all  my  old  Douglas 2­8363  NORFOLK  127­129  Bank  St.  know,  says  that  of  all  the  ships  Ben  SEATTLE  2700  IsfAve.  Rees.  Agent  Phone 4­1083  friends  will  drop  in  to  see  me  if  Great  Lakes Districi  Main 0290  and  contracts  the  SlU  has.  Cities  PHILADELPHIA.  337  Market  St.  WILMINGTON  440  Avalon  Blvd.  ALPENA  133  W,  Fwlcher  they  get  out  this  way.  S.  CarduUb.  Agent  Market 7­1638  Service  is tops,  thanks' to the fight'  SAN  FRANCISCO  Terminal 4­3131  Phone: 1238W  450  Harrison  St.  I'm  sorry  to  close  this report  on  678  4th  Ave.,  Brooklyn  BUFFALO,  N.  Y  180 Main St.  the  SlU put  up at  that company.  H.' J.  Fischer.  Agent  Douglas  2­5475  NEW  YORK  STerilng 8­4671  Phone;  Cleveland  7391  a  somber  note,  but  1  regret  to  SAN  JUAN.  PR  382  Ponce  de  Leon  We  haven't  let  anyone>  light  Sal  Coils',  Agent  CLEVELAND  2602  Carroll  St.  Canadian  District  Phone:  Main  1­0147  report  that  J.  Graham  "Pop"  Har­ around  her  long  enough  lately  to  SAVANNAH  3  Abercorn  St,  DEH'ROIT  1038  3rd  St.  ris,  has  died  as  a  result  of  an  463  McGill  St.  Phone 3­1728  MONTREAL  get  any  good  stories  for  this  week  E.  B.  TiUey.  Agent  Headquarters  Phone;  Woodward  1­6857  accident.  .  MArquette 8909  SEATTLE  3700  lat  , Ave.  so  you  will  have  to  excuse  us;  It  Jeff  Morrison.  Agent  B31  W.  Michigan  St.  128«i HolUs St.  DULUTH  Seneca 4870  HALIFAX.  N.S.  Phone:  Melrose  2­4110  Phone: 3­8911  1809­1811  N.  Franklin  St.  Sain Cohen  is getting  so  that nobody  will  even  TAMPA  SOVTH.CHICAGO  3261  E^ 92nd.St.  Ray  WlUte,,Agent  Plmne  21323  '  Wlhhingtoh  Port'Agent  isay "goodAmoi!nifi<";<to.ii8(!Jor  fear  WILMINOTON.  Calil.?'.4.440  A^n Blv^  '  Phone:  Etttz  M410  Lake Charles:  Texas Performs Nobly  in Picking Up the Slack  All's Quiel as Shipping  Slarts to Slack Off  AFL Shipyard Strike  Begins As CIO Relnrns  Hoi a Living Soui Left  End of  Holidays Brings  As Hall Is Cleaned Out  Crowd On Beach Here  Stewards' Dept. Finds  Shipping Pretty Slow  �:m:.  •  •  ;!i­;­­^.­i r.',  SEAFARERS  LOG  Paee  Te0  Fridar.  Jaanaty  25.  lOSF  IN  THE  WAKE  using  "So  long,"  some  authorities  believe,  we  are  using  the seamen's  garbled  version  of  the East  Indian  greeting salaam,  meaning peace  be  with  you.  FRED  SCHOENBORN,  carpenter  '  That  mysterious  lure,  "the  call  Radio  City,  building  exhibits  for  of  the sea,"  may  not come  early in  the museum  and  for the  New  York  Question:  Why  have  you  served  life,  but  when  it  does it  hits  hard.  World's  Fair  which  took  place  in  1939  and  1940.  ­ as  ship's  deiegate?  Fred Schoenbom  was  40 before  he  4^  4'  4  9 Amateur  Sailor  Tarpaulins,  used  as  hatch  cover­ Julio Bernard,  bosun:  I took  the  heard  it,  but  once  he  decided  to  All  the  while,  the  idea  of  going  ings  or  the like  to  keep out  water  job  the  last  time  on  the Milton  H.  go  into  the  Seafaring  life  he  took  to  sea  was  not  forgotten.  Schoen­ or simply protect what's underneath,  Smith  because  the  plunge  wholeheartedlyt  bom  spent  his  vacations  at  the  are  derived  from  the  old  English  someone  has  to  A  cabinet  maker  by  trade  here  shore,  trying  his  hand  as  an  word palyoun,  or canopy (today  it's  talk  to  the  cap­ pavilionk  They  used  to  be  tarred,  tain  when  beefs  for  twenty  years,  Schoenborn  was  amateur  sailor.  When  the  War  hence  the  word.  Today  these  come  up.  I  want­ batten  by  the  sea  bug  at  the  end  Shipping  Administration  issued  its  canvas  coverings  are  treated  with  ed  to  cooperate  of  1945  when  the  War  Shipping  appeal  he  decided  to  fulfill  his  4­  i  i  a  w\ter­proofing  solution.  with  my  ship­ Administration  appealed  for  men  lifelong ambition.  Counting  all  the  ins  and  outs,  4  4i  As  a  good  union  man  (he  was  a  mates  in  every  the  state  of  Louisiana  has  7,721  to man ships and  bring the soldiers  member  of  the  Carpenters  Union  way.  The  job  is  Sea  superstitions,. many  dating  miles of  tidal shore line. The actual  an  advisory  one  home  from  European  battlefields.  here  for  many  years)  Schoenbom  coastline  is  397  miles,  but  it  is  20  back  to "ancient  times,  concerned  but  the  delegate  Before  long  he  was  in­ the  thick  first  shipped  out  as  an  NMU  many  common  items.  A  bit  of  salt  times  that figure  when  taking  all  can  help  a  great  of  the  Isthmian  organizing  cam­ organizer  on  the  William  Whipple  the  indentations  into  account  . . .  in  a  sailor's  pocket  was  said  to  paign  and  played  a  role  in  the  of  the  Isthmian  line.  But' as  he  A  breaker,  a  water  keg  in  a  ship's  bring  him  good  luck, yet  when salt  deal  when  problems .come  up.  4>  4r  4>  successful  organization  of  that  put  it,  "I  soon  found  out  which  '  boat, is an alteration of  the Spanish  spilled it  was looked on as an omen  union  had something  to offer."  He  William Frank, oiler:  I  was dele­ company  by the SlU.  word  barrica,  for  cask.  Many  sea­ of  bad  times  to  come  . . . Even  signed  an  SlU  pledge  card  as  did  sneezing  had  its  good  and  bad  gate  on  the  Alcoa  Puritan  because  terms  stem  from  the  Spanish  Schoenborn, who is  46 years old,  because  of  the  early  seafaring  aspects.  When someone sneezed  on  the  crew  needed  was  born  in  Dresden,  Germany,  most  of  the other  men  on  the ship.  the  port  side  of  the  ship  at  the  somebody  to  rep­ tradition  of  Iberian  folk.  but ­grew  up  in  the  seaport  town  "When, the  ship  returned  to  port  time  of  getting  underway,  it  was  resent  them  and  of  Hamburg,  where  he first  devel­ it  voted  overwhelmingly  for  the  4"  t  4>  regarded  with  much  foreboding.  I  felt  it  was  my  oped  an  interest  in  ships  and  SlU  in  a­ Labor  Board  election."  The  shore  phrase  "since  Hector  If  it  happened  on  the  starboard  duty  to  speak  for  As  a  result,  Schoenborn  got  an  sailing.  At  15  he  was  apprenticed  was  a  pup . . ."—referring  to time  side,  it  was  supposed  to  assure  a  them.  I'm  always  Isthmian  organizers  bpok  from  the  to  a  carpenter  to  learn  a  trade.  long  past,  has  its  parallel  in  sea­ good  voyage.  ready  to  take  For  four  years  he  passed  through  SIU  and  sailed  'round  the  world  lore.  "Since  Adam  was  an  oakum­ the  job  if  the  4.  4>  4>  the  careful  course  of  instruction  on  several  other  Isthmian  ships  boy,"  means  the  same  thing.  It  crew  wants  me  A  good  weather indicator  at sea,  given  under  the supervFsion  of  the  helping to  sign  up  ther crews  until  comes  from  the  shipyards  where  to.  It's  easy  to  local  Board  of  Trade  and  the  the company  was finally  organized.  .  it  was  a  boy's  job  to  keep  the  barring use of  a barometer  or other  handle  because  "There  is  a  big  opportunity,"  he  Cabinet  Makers  Guild.  caulkers  supplied  with  oakum  and  instruments,  is  offered  by  the  usually  the  men  habits of  sea­birds. Moderate winds  said, "when  the  Union  conducts an  other  items.  Hard  Grind  and  fair  weMher  can  usually  be  cooperate and  you get  things done.  organizing  campaign  for  our  per­ 4i  4>  4>  4*  4"  t  Apprenticeship  in  those  days  mitman  to  do  organizational  work  expected  when  they  are  far out  to  Aloof,  from  the  Dutch  te  loef,  seaward.  The  opposite  is  well  Marceiino  Santiago,  bosun:  1  was  all,work  and  no  pay.  After  and  get  the  benefit,  because  many  to windward  or nearer  to the  wind,  illustrated  by  the  old  seamen's  took  the  job  to  see  to  it  that  all  working  hours,  the  apprentice  Union men  have gotten  their  books  is  seldom  heard  today  at  sea.  verse:  the  Union  con­ swept  the floors  and  ran  errands  that  way  organizing  Isthmian  and  Ashore,  aloof  means  indifferent  or  tract  terms  are  for the  cabinetmaker.  "Still it  was  other  big  companies."  When  sea­birds fly  to  land,  distant  in  manner . . . The seaport  lived  up  to  as  an  improvement  over  the  old  A  storm  is  sure  at  hand.  .  Since  that  time  Schoenbom  has  city of  Barcelona in Spain  probably  Storms  can  also  be  expected,  it  is  well  as  to  help  system  where  the  apprentice  "sailed  all  over"  on  ships  of  vari­ got  its  name  from  that  lan­ said,  when  porpoises  and  whales  keep  the  men  up  worked  ten  to  12  hours  a  day,  ous  SlU­contracted  companies,  in­ guage's  derivation  of  barca,  mean­ spout  about  ships  at  sea.  to  Union  stand­ seven  daye a  week," he  said.  "And  cluding  Waterman  and  the  Robin  ing boat  , . . Similarly, a  barcarole,  ards.  Most  of  the  training  they  gave  you  was  Line.  His  last  ship  was  the  York­ 4i  t  4>  a  boating  song  of  Venetian  gon­ the time  the men  very  thorough."  Traditional  rivalries  between  mar, one  of  Calmar's ore  boats. He  doliers,  stems from  the  same  root.  deepwater  seamen  and  coastal  cooperate  so  that  At  the  close  of  his  apprentice­ has a^so  been active  in many  of  the  The  most  famous  of  these  was  sailors  find  expression  in  many  beefs ^are  kept  at  ship  he  passed  the  theoretical  and  beefs of  shoreside unions  that were  immortalized  as  Hoffman's  Barca­ old  jests.  The  deepwater  man  a  minimum  and  practical  examination  which  qual­ aided  by  the  SIU.  role  by  Offenbach.  everybody  gets  ifled  him  as  a  journeyman  carpen­ called  his  coastal  counterpart  a  A  citizen  of  the  United  States  4;  t  t  dog­barking  navigator,"  from  the  equal  treatment.  ter.  Shortly  afterwards,  in  1925,  since  1931,  Schoenborn  is  un­ ­ Longshoremen, also  called steve­ supposition  that  he  found  the  4  4^  4>  he  came  to  the  United  States,  and  married.  He  makes  his  home  in  dores  (as  are  many  of  the  com­ ship's  position  by  recognizing  the  Ernesto  Erazo,  AB:.  You  always  settled  here.  Auburndale,  L,  I.,  and  has  his  panies  engaged  in  this  work),  are  barks  of  the  dogs  along  :;>hore  have problems  on a  ship with over­ He  worked  for  many  years  in  parents,  whom  he  brought  over  likewise indebted  to Spain for their  ,  .­  Yachtsmen  and  amateur  time  and  other  furniture  factories  as  an  architec­ from  Germany  just four  years ago,  name.  Early  sailors  probably  sailors fared  no  better.  They were  beefs  and  I  felt  tural woodworker, constructing  the  living  with  him.  "They  are  very  brought  the  word  back  home  with  called  soft­water  men  by  the  pro­ that  by  serving  pilot  models  for  the  factory  from  happy  to  be  here,"  he  said,  "and  them.  Spanish  cargo  handlers  fessional  seaman,  who  often  com­ as  delegate  the  designer's  drawings.  Sub­ spend  their  days  looking  forward  were  called  estivadores,  from  the  mented  that  "anyone  who  would  I  helped  keep  sequently  he  worked  for  the  Mu­ to  their  'sailor  boy'  coming  home  verb  estivar,  to  pack  or  stow  . . .  go  to  sea  for  pleasure  would  go  peace  and  har­ seum  of  Science  ahd  Industry  in  between  trips."  When  we  say  farewell to  someone.  to  hell  for  a  vacation!"  mony.  If  you  get  help  from  your  shipmates  it  is  easy  to  handle  the  job  to  every­ body's  satisfac­ A  Japanese  offensive  began  on  weight  championship  bout,  Joe  ACROSS  tion.  DOWN  20.'Shifts  course  37. The  British  Bataan  with  200,000  troops...US  Louis  a y o e d  Baer  in  the first  of  ship  J. The  Baltic  or  1. Spread,  as  sails  40. Cargo  4"  4"  4"  21 .  seaman  Red  42, Lyric  poem  2. Period  of  time  Charles  Bush,  bosun:  I've  been  troops  began  garrisoning  bases  in  round  and  announced  plans  to  en­ 22. It's  headed  by  43. Firebug's  de­ 3. It  has  a fluke  4. Ship's  comple­ Adm.  Fletcher  light  delegate oh  several ships  including  Northern  Ireland"... Int^­Ameri­ ter  the  Army... Baseball's  Babe  4. Poker  counter  ment  45. Suave  politeness  5. Rapid  currents  24. Wading  bird  the  Steel  Work­ can  talks  of  Western  Hemisphere  Ruth  ill  from  a  nervous  condition  8. School  exam  26. Dodge  46. Russian  name  of  water  29. On  12. Sea  bird  48. River flowing  6. High  note  er  and  Steer Ap­ nations  opened  in  Rio... After  be­ following  an  auto  crack­up... Hol­ 30. Flat  bell  7. Greeting  at  into  Seine  13. Healthy  prentice  in  order  ing  pushed  back  by  the  British,  lywood  actress  Carole  Lombard  33. Newspaper  men  51. Kind  of  money  new  SlU  haU  14. As  far  as  34. Goods  sunk  at  8. Of  a  tube  52. New:  Prefix  to  help  maintain  Rommel's, North  Afrika  Korps  was  died.  sea  15. Pert,  to  short­ 53. Acquire  9. Join  up  Union  conditions.  reinforced  and  started  its  own  ­  4  4  4  range  strategy  10. Astonish  President  Roosevelt  urged  a  17. Sea  color  11.Digits  The  fellows  felt  counter­offensive  ., Donald  Nelson  Puzzle  Answers  on  Page  23.  18. Cape  of  16. Islands  east  of  that  because  I've  was  named  "czar"  of  the  US  arms  mammoth  war" production  pro­ ­Good  Fiji  gram,  calling  for  60,000 new planes  19. They  hold  an­ been  in  the  program, led  production setup.  chors  4  4  4  and  45,000  tanks... Japan  invaded  Union  a  long  21. Soon  27. Shallow  places  time  I  was  better  AFL  pledged  Its members  would  the  Dutch  East  Indies... A  new  25. Boat  withouj:  qualified  to serve,  speed  arms  production,  but  asked  War  Labor  Board,  headed  by  Wil­ an  engine  27. Flightless  bird  I  knew  the  con­ a  voice  in  the  planning  operation  liam  H.  Davis,  contained  equal  28. Towboat  tract  better  than  most  of  the  men  .. The  Navy  prepared to take  over  labor,  public  and  employer  repre­ ,'  31. A  Roman  55  32. Mr.  Harrlman's  the  former  French  luxury  liner  sentation... Intercoastal  steamship  and  could  act  accordingly.  middle  name  Normandie  as  a  troopship,  the  La­ service  was  suspended  and  some  4  4  4'  35. River flowing  into  Adriatic  Eric  Sommer,  AB:  I  served  as  fayette  .  .  .  British  commandos  40  affected  ships  placed  on  more  36. Center  of  a  delegate  on  the  Kathryn  because  made  a  lightning  raid  on  the  coast  "essential"  runs.  hurricane  of  Nazi­held  Norway... Director  38. Fuss  I  was  one  of  the  4  4  4  39. Room on a liner  Lewis  B;  Hershey  of  the  Selective  Average  weekly  pay  t)f  seamen  oldest  Union  men  41. Holy  City  of  • Service  System  issued  a  memo­ ran  below  $27.25,  according  to  the  Islam  in  the  crew.  44. Longshore­ randum  urging  continued  defer­ US  Labor  pepartment, which listed  There  were  a  lot  men's  group  ment  of  seamen,  as  long  as  they  earnings  in  27  major  American  in­ 45. Long  black  of  new  men  scarf  dustries... British  guns  dropped,  maintained  sea­going  jobs.  aboard  who  47. Place  to anchor  five  Italian  naval  vessels  to  the  49. Exchange  didn't  have  too  4  4  4'  premium  bottomSabotage  was  suspected  Fifty­seven  SIU  men  went  down  much  informa­ 50. Sing  Sing's  city  with  the  City  of  Atlanta  (Savan­ in  a fire  on  a  43rd  Street  pier  in  84. Heavy  strlitg  '  tion  on  the  con­r  55. Rivers,  in  nah)  and  Venore  (Ore),  as  enemy  New  York.. .Georgia  labor law was  tract  and  the  Spain  U­boats  concentrated  their  furies  held  unconstitutional  by  the  US;  i  86. Born  Union.  I  liked  ;  87. Elm  or  maple  Supreme  Court  for  violating  anti­  ^  along the .Atlantic coast.. .Favored  the  job  very  SB. In .  right  mind  much befauseo.l j{ot  cfwperation;  It?  oyer  Buddy  Baer  in  a  heavy­ slavery .aniendtneu^.^',^t >"5^  09. Obtained  The  islands  of  Juan  Fernandez  are  famous  for  two  widely  sepa­ rated  items: lobsters  and  Robinson  Crusoe.  Located  about  500  miles  west  of  Valparaiso,  Chile,  the  islands  abound  in  the  much­prized  seafood  delicacy,  which  is  caught  and shipped to  the mainland  where  it  brings  fancy  prices.  Daniel  Defoe's  shipwrecked  mariner  hero  never actually inhabited the islands,  but  the man  who probably  inspired  the  tale  must  have.  TEN  YllARS  ^0^  •  • • ^ •,  '  •   ,1  . t.  �FHday,  Jaanavy  25,  1552  SEAFARERS SEAFARERS 0 LOG  Janaary  25. 1952  Pasre  Eleven  LOG sm In  Business'  Vol.  XIV  No.  2  Published  biweekly  by  the  Seafarers  International  Union,  Atlantic  &  Gulf  District,  AFL,  675  Fourth  Avenue,  Brooklyn  32,  N.  Y.  Tel.  STerling  8­4671.  PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treasurer Editor,  HERBERT  BRAND;  Managing  Editor,  RAY  DENISON;  Art  Editor,  BERNARD  SEAMAN;  Photo  Editor,  DANIEL  NILVA:  Staff  Writers,  HERMAN  ARTHUR.  IRWIN  SPIVACK.  IM  The  Sea's  Still  Boss  In  our  conceit  over  our  immense  technical  and  scientific  accomplishments, we tend to lose sight of .the fact that nature  SiU Yule Visits  is still all­powerful.  Just when  man  thinks he  has tamed  the  seas with  big ships,  powerful engines and  advanced construc­ Cheer Bospital  tion techniques, along comes a storm which shows  him who's  To  the Editor:  I  arrived  here  at  the  USPHS  really  boss.  Hospital,  Island,  about  a  When  the  winds  and  waves  begin  acting  up,  the  biggest  week  ago  Staten  suffering  from  injuries  and  strongest  vessel  is  a  mere  chip  on  the  waters.  Water  sustained  aboard  ship.  After  a  driven  by  the  winds  is  a  near­irresistable  force  and  there  day  or so  I had become  acquainted  is no ship now,  nor will there ever  be one,  that can  prove it­ with  my  ward­mates  and  settled  self  wholly  immune to  that powerful  combination.  down  for the stay.  In  the  last  few  weeks  there  have  been  two  exceptionally  It  being  on  the  verge  of  Christ­ severe storms,  one in  the  Atlantic  off  northern  and  western  mas,  everyone  around  appeared  Europe, the other in the North Pacific off  the coast of  Canada.  very  busy  making  preparations for  In these as in other storms in  the past, ships  have been sunk,  the  jruletide.  Each  ward  had  a  run  aground, or  severely damaged  with  heavy  loss  of  life.  tree and  the  patients  who  were fit  enough  were  up  and  around  trim­ Ordinarily, not  too much  attention is  paid  to these nautical  ming  them.  I  might  say  in  pass­ disasters.  But this time, the decision  of  Captain Kurt Carlsen  ing one that  one of  these was­ none  to ride with  his stricken ship, the Flying Enterprise, attracted  other  than  brother  James  Bay,  public  attention  to the risks and  perils of  the sea.  For  those  and  he did  a  swell  job.  who  jumped  the Enterprise it  was  no less dangerous.  They  On  the  whole,  the  place  had  all  risked  being  crushed  by  the  vessel  or  swept  away  in  the  the  appearance  for  the  holiday  churning seas.  The fact  that all  but one survived  is a  tribute  time,  what  with  relatives  and  to the efficiency, skill and  bravery of  the seafaring  men who  friends  of  many  patients  around.  by  PAUL  HALL  rescued them.  Unfortunately, the 45 crewmen of  the freighter  I  also  wish  at  this  time  to  extend  on  behalf  of  many  SIU  brothers  Pennsylvania  had  a different fate in  store.  They  were swal­ our  gratitude  for  the. many  gifts  lowed  up  by  the  Pacific,  becoming  further  additions  to  the  given  us  by  various  organizations,  V7"OU'D  NEVER  KNOW  IT  a  victory  for  all  working 'men  and  long  list  of  maritime  casualties.  particularly  the  Seamen's  Church  from  reading  the  daily  news­ women. On  this score they  rate the  As long as ships  ride  the seas,  there  will  be  a  certain  per­ Institute.  papers  but  there  is  an  epic  strug­ support  of  all  organized  labor.  centage  of  casusdties—sacrifices  to  the  all­powerful  waters.  Spending  Christmas  in  a  hospi­ t  4"  i  Those who sit secure and comfortable in heated houses ashore  tal  is  very  depressing,  especially  gle going on,  the outcome  of  which  ACK  IN  MID ­1950,  WHEN  should  be  of  vital  importance  to  while the wind howls and the rain  beats down  should give a  for  the  unfortu­ hostilities  in  Korea  broke  out,  thought  to  the  perils  that  beset  the  seaman  on  his  storm­ nate  seaman  who  every  member  of  the organized  la­ the  SIU  foresaw  the  need  for  a  tossed ship, exposed  to  the fury  of  winds and  water.  has  neither  bor  movement.  For  almost  two  program  that  would  insure an  ade­ As I See It  B friends  nor  rela­ months  now—since  December  1,  quate  supply  of  manpower  to  man  tives to  visit  him.  1951—15,000  insurance  agents  of  the  American  flag  vessels  that  Throughout  the  the  Prudential  Life  Insurance  would  be  so  sorely  needed  in  holiday  season  Company  have  been waging  a mili­ transporting  supplies  to  the  mili­ visitors  came  tant  strike  for  a  union  contract.  tary  and  to  our  allies  all  over  the  The  sorry  spectacle  of  a  government  agency  becoming  through  at  all  globe.  hopelessly  entangled  in  problems  of  its  own  devising  is  by  hours  of  the  These  lads,  all  of  whom  are  As  a  result,  your  Union  spent  '  now  a  familiar  one.  Unfortunately  the  Maritime  Adminis­ day and night.  Of  members  of  the  Insurance  Agents  considerable  time and  effort  in  de­ Farrell  tration  has  proven  itself  no  exception  to  this  melancholy  course,  patients  International  Union,  AFL,  have  veloping  a  program  to  make  sure  practice.  From  somewhere  within  the  labyrinth  of  files  can  get  passes  to  go  home  if  they  been  having  a  tough  go,  as  the  that  this  manpower  would  be  record  of  the  past  two  months  forthcoming.  The  Union  has  been  and  offices, orders have  been  issued forth  in  the last several  have  one,  but  many  others  must  shows.  Perhaps  the  most  inspiring  successful in carrying out  this pro­ stay  until  they  get  well  and  "fit  months  assigning  ships  to  this  or  that  steamship  company  thing  about  this  struggle  is  the  with fine disregard  of  the realities of  labor supply.  Suddenly  for  duty"  before  going  back  to  fact  that it is  being fought,by  peo­ gram and  has  been  able  to  man  its  ships  fully  and  on  time.  Other  one  morning  around  Christmas  time,  the Maritime Adminis­ home  on  the  briny.  ple  of  the  so­called  white  collar  unions  have  been  unable  to  equal  tration  woke  up with a start  to  find  a  nasty  problem  under  Pleasant  Surprise  group,  a  group  which  has  fre­ this  performance.  At  the  confer­ its Christmas  tree, namely,  an  unbalance  in  the distribution  Thus, it  certainly  was  a  pleasant  quently  been  criticized  for  lacking  ence  called  early  this  week  by  the  of  ships  so  that  the  SIU  had  more  men  than, ships  and  the  surprise  when  a  representative  the  gumption  to  unite  themselves  Maritime  Administration  to  dis­ NMU  had ships  which  it could  not  possibly  man  on  time.  from SIU  headquarters walked  into  under  a  trade  union  banner  for  cuss  the  critical  shortage  for  purpose  of  decent  wages  and  skilled  seamen  that  exists  else­ Letters  were  hurriedly  dispatched  to  the  SIU  and  other  our  ward  and  passed  around  our  the  working  conditions.  extra ­Christmas  benefits  of  $25  where  in  the industry,  government  maritime  unions  to  come  quick  to  Washington  and  "let's  The  AFL  Insurance  Agents  has  officials  acknowledged  the  SIU's  liave a  conference about  this thing."  SIU  representatives at­ per  man.  And  we­proudly  made  established  that  they  have  that  ability  to  meet  its  manpower  re­ tended  and  wasted  no  time  setting  the record  straight.  The  it  known  to  all  and  sundry.  gumption,  which  is  a  prime  essen­ quirements.  I could  see the  dour faces  of  pur  Maritime  Administration  and  other  government  bigwigs  tial for  any  kind  of  victory  on  the  Your  Union  representatives  were  informed  that  the SIU  was  doing  very  nicely  when  it  brothers from other  marine unions.  economic  front.  What  makes  their  made  it  clear  at  this  conference  was  almost  worth  being  here  came  to  manning  ships  given  to  it;  that  it  could  handle  as  It  on  the  bricks  even  more  in­ that  we  are  unable  to  understand  just  to  see  the  reflection  and  the  turn  many ships as it  was  asked  to  take, and  that  it  has  already  reaction of  others on  that occasion.  spiring  is  the  fact  that  these  peo­ why  we  had  even  been  called  to  taken  steps  to  assure a  steady  supply  of  skilled  ratings  for  The  wonderful  story  attached  to  ple  are  pitted  against  one  of  the  the  conference.  The  problem  that  the  industry.  In  short,  the  SIU  pointed  out  that  it  had  no  this  is  the  fact  that  there  was  no  most  powerful  financial  institu­ exist.s  is  not  ours.  The  shortage  of  in  the country,  an  institution  manpower  does  not  exist  In  our  manpower  problems and  threw the whole matter  back in  the  line  of  demarcation  and  that  all  tions  which is one of  the remaining hold­ organization.  It is up  to the admin­ lap of  the Maritime Administration.  The SIU  can only  hope  members  received  like  treatment,  outs  against  trade  unionism  with­ istration  to  resolve  the  matter  by  the MA  takes the  obvious steps  needed  to correct  this situa­ whether  oldtimers  or  newcomers  in  its  own  organization.  developing  a  formula  for  alloca­ to  the  Union.  tion.  .  The  AFL  Insurance  Agents  are  tions of  GAA  ships  that  would  uti­ Personally I consider  this a won­ not  only  bucking  Prudential,  they  lize  the  manpower  which  we  have  ^  $  derful  measure  of  progress  to  are,  in  effect,  fighting  the  entire  made  available.  dwell  upon  and  especially  when  multi­billion  dollar  insurance  in­ i  4,  one  is  shut  in  away  from  his  dustry.  A  victory  for  the  agents  HE  SIU'S  TRAINING  We note  a recent  news item  from West  Virginia  reporting  frends  because  of  siclmess.  What  undoubtedly  will  set  the  pattern  program,  whose  first  .  a "witchhunt"  on  kids' chewing  gum  machines  because bub­ a  feeling  of  independence  to  re­ for  the  rest  of  the Insurance  field  deck school  department  class  completed  ble gum  distributors included  a  bonus  with  each  one in  the  alize  that  when  we  are  discharged  —the  Metropolitan  Life  Insurance  its  curriculum  this  week,  is  an­ form  of  a  miniature  geography  lesson.  It  seems  one  of  the  from  here  we'll  be  able  to  have  a  Company,  the  John  Hancock  and  other  way  in  which  we  have  countries covered  in  these innocuous Chamber  of  Commerce  few  bucks  in  our  pockets!  the other  big  boys  in  the field,  all  tempted  to  meet  the  need  for  Please convey to all our  brothers  of  whom are well aware of  the fact  skilled  rated  men.  This  school  spiels  was  the  USSR.  —  Well, then and there, "public­minded, responsible" elements  our  best  wishes  for  the  new  year  that  their long  standing anti­union  will  provide  additional  qualified  thank  the  officials  for  their  position  is at  stake.  seafaring  personnel  for  United  in, Wheeling, West  Virginia, started  to track  this thing  down.  and  diligent  efforts  in  securing  these  For  those  of  us in  the seafaring  States  flag  ships  and  it  will  also  After  all,  they  were  against  Communism,  even  though  it  benefits we now  enjoy.  I also  wish  field  who  have  come  up  the  hard  provide  our  membership  with  the  meant  stopping  the  kiddies  from  learning  there  was  such  to  express  my  grateful  apprecia­ way,  who have  had  to fight  out  on  opportunitv  to  increase,  not  only  a  place  as Stalin's "workers'  paradise."  tion  to  the  crew  of  the  Seatrain­ the  bricks  to  lay  the  groundwork  their'own  sxills,  but  their  earning  We  wonder  if  the town  fathers  of  Wheeling  haven't  gone  Ceorgia  fiHr  their  Yuletide  greet­ for  the benefits  we  now  enjoy, the  power  as  well.  It  is  our  sincere  a bit  afield in their yearning  to expose the  Reds.  ing card  and  re^propate the same  insurance  agents  have  earned  our  hope that all hands will avail them­ : If  the Russians rewrite histoi­y, will Wheeling  do a  sirhilar  for  their  kindness.  respect  and  adqijration.  A  victoiv  selves  of  this  opportunity  for  up­ •  Job• on^geograp^:^^|:i^^/;'feH^  • ' !•   '  ibr thesb  peo|»«'MU,'6f  cbtirse, be'  grading.^  it  t  t  Setting 'Em  Straight  Hummed Up Geographg  T �^  «•   /K  at. o  J  Li U  Photo  Highlights  psi  1»  All dressed  up to  celebrate Japanese  New Year,  two  Yokohama  belles  are squired  by  Seafarers  Mario  Figueroa  (1.)  and  Luis  A.  Ramirez.  iissiS." ­ mH': •  ;  mr  iS:  rescue operations,  Seafarers  on  the  Warhawk  eye  the  dangerously  hsting  freighter  Flying  Enterprise,  which  later  sank  in  the  stormy  Atlantic.  *  '  V  "  Taking oh  professor's chores. Bosun  Mfke Rossi  holds  class  in  practical  seamanship  aboard  SS  Anniston  City  somewhere  in  the  tropics.  h  I ­  ?  '  I  �Friday,  January  25,  1952  SEAFARERS LOG Pace  Thirteea  ,¥• 1  A  merchant  seaman  pauses outside  Yokohama  nightspot  to  show  papers  to  an  MP.  Well  ^  anchored  in  Japan,  US occupation forces keep  tabs  on  servicemen  and  civilians  alike.  Stockpile  for  supplies  to  the  UN  Korean  front,  Japan  is  but' stepping stone to the  waV  2one,  should  unau­ thorized  persons  dscape  notice.  Utilizing  off­hours  while  Steel  Apprentice  was  anchored  in  Straits  of  Malacca,  AB  John  Bilko  guts fisherman's  prize—9­foot  shark.  •  • M  Solemnly  observing  last  xites  for  deceased  crew­ member  William  Surrick,  Am  Seafarers  aboard  tanker Abiqiia  hold  flag ­ draped  pallet  out­ board  before  traditional  burial  at  sea  somewhere  off  the Virgin Islands. The  Abiquajs  one  the  many  SIU  manned floating  oil  wagons  which  carries  oil  cargo  from  Venezuelan  fields  to  US  ports.  ~­:V:|  •   \­Ji  :  f ^1  Down from  home  in  Danbury,  Conn,  with  dad  Arthur Ohler,  wiper,  Arthur Jr.  and  Bill watch  fhui^bodrd contest at^vecdi]i^!h ha^  AJl members  of  crew  not  on  watch  turn out  for  a merry  Yuletide celebration  aboard the SS Yaka,  at sea  on  Korea shuttle  run.  Gaily­decked  tree and  other  holiday  trimmings  helped  make Christ­ concerned  until the Wie  hours.  •  �Fage  Fonrtees  .S­A'  SBAFARERSlOe  Mday.  Jaaoarr  25,  IWIt  V^'  v.;..'"  HERC'S NOW, @kds9ie^/  There's  a  right  way  and  a  wrong  way  to  conduct  yourself  on  board  ship.  The  right  way  means  smooth  sailing,  less  beefs  and  a  more  pleai^ant  trip for  all  hands.  It  also means a stronger  Union  and  more  protection  for  you.  You  don't  have  to  read  Emily  Post  to  learn  how.  The  following  material,  adapted  from  the  booklet  of  the  same  name  issued  by  the SIU  Educational Department,  will  keep  you  abreast  of  the code  of  etiquette  to  be  followed  on  all SIU  ships.  i'­Vn'­r*  Injury To One  Is Injury To  All  thing  is  wrong,  notify  the  Union  shipmates  and  with  the  skipper's  hall  immediately.  Don't  count  on  OK,  then  limit  yourself  to  actual  promises  that  things  will  be  liberty.  You'll  save  money  and  straightened  out  "after  she  sails."'  protect  the Union's reputation.  You  can  save  yourself  headaches  What you  do ashore is up  to your  later.  conscience and  the authorities. Pay  You  should  check  on  the follow­ attention  to  military  regulations in  ing  items:  Whether  proper requisi­ military zones.  You  can get  fouled  tions  have  been  made,,  what's  in  up  if  you  don't.  the  slopchest,  the  condition  of  the  foc'sles,  bedding,  etc.  If  possible  444'  get  a  patrolman  to  come  aboard  and  see  that  things  are  shipshape.  officers.  You  must  carry  out  your  duties  until  paid  off  and  given  a  discharge.  Failure to  do so  means  you  can  be  logged  as  if  you  were  on  the  high  seas.  Remember,  everyone  growls  when  coming  aboard  a  dirty  ship.  Turn  your  ship  over  to  the  next  crew  in  good  condition.  Keep  sober at  the  payoff  and  don't  rush  off  to  shore  without  settling  re­ maining  beefs.  Always  carry  your  Union  book  and have  it available for the board­ ing  patrolman.  Pay  current  dues  and assessments  in  port  of  payoffs.  Remember,  the SIU  is an  Interna­ tional Union and every port is your  home  port.  You  have  been  dispatched  to  a  ship  from  an  SIU  hall,  and  from  now  on  you  and  your  shipmates  represent the  Union.  Whether old­ timer  or  newcomer  you  all  have  a  common  bond—the  SIU  con­ tract.  Its  up  to  you  to  protect  the  agreement,  and  in  so  doing,  help  4>  4  41  yourself.  A good  Union  man is a  good sea­ man  who  does  his  job  the  best  he  Aboard  ship  the  government,  can.  The oldtimer  should  acquaint  ship's  officers  and  above  all,  ship­ the  new  men  with  their  shipboard  mates,  have  a  brake  on  you.  If  duties  and  educate  them  in  Union  study  your  agreement  thorough­ you  wallow  aboard  listing  badly,  principles.  ly.  Remember  that  overtime  is  to  hit  your  bunk  and  stay  there.  If  sSvS'r.  keep  you  from  overwork  not  to  your  shipmate  is  groggy  help  him  4  4  4  make you  rich.  An overtime  hog is  to  his  foC'isle.  Sleep  it  off  instead  of  making  an  ass  of  yourself  and  a  pain  to  the  crew.  Help  see  to  it  that  all  hands  share  overtime  as  the crew.  equally  as  possible.  To  avoid  beefs on overtime,  keep  an  accurate  record  of  your  work,  After you  have  paid  off  and got­ with  date,  hour,  nature  of  the  ten  your fill  of  shoreside  amuse­ The  good  seaman  is  neat  and  work  and  by  whom  ordered.  Keep  ment  go  down  to  the  Union  hall  clean.  He  takes  a  few  minutes  to  a  separate sheet for  disputed over­ and  register  for  a  job.  Your  hall  keep  his  gear  in  shape  and  the  time.  Have  the  sheets  checked  by  maintains  a  rotary  shipping  list,  your  delegate and  presented  to de­ foc'sle orderly. He  cleans his  boots  which  means  democratic  distribu­ and  oilskins  and  hangs  oily,  dirty  partment  heads  for  signing.  For  your  own  protection,  hang  on  to  Take  good  care  of  ship's  gear.  tion  of  all  jobs.  Each  man  takes  gear  outside  the  foc'sle.  Tjje  Union  is  constantly fighting  his  turn.  The  same  goes for the messroom.  these  sheets  until  payoff.  It's  the  men's  club  room  and  for  more  and  better  of  the  same,  When  you  register,  you  get  a  should  be  treated  as  such.  Dirty  whether cups  and saucers or  wash­ d:^tted shipping card.  Then when the  cups  belong  in  the  sink,  butts  in  ing  machines.  Good  gear  is a  ne­ jobs come  up, you  can  throw in for  the  ash  trays,  and  uneaten  food  cessity,  a  comfort  and  protection  any  of  them  along  with  all  Union  in  the  refrigerator.  If  you  throw  for  your  life.  The  next  crew  is  brothers  on  the  beach.  The  man  junk  and  food  around  you  invite  roaches, files  and  other  nuisances.  entitled  to inherit a  well­kept ship.  with  the oldest  card  has first  crack  Remember,  a  messboy  is  a  crew­ at  the  job.  If  he  doesn't  take  it,  member  just  like  you.  4  4  4  the  man  with  the  next  oldest  card  You  put  down  v/hat  you  think is  gets, a  chance.  4"  4­ overtime  and  let  the  Union  be  the  interpreter  of  the  contract.  If  the  ship's officers  think differently, the  issue  can  be  settled  at  payoff.  Remember,  you  do  the  work  Homeward  bound  is  the  time  to  that  the officers order  you  to, even  get  all  affairs  in  order.  Overtime  Foc'sle  bullies  are  out  of  style.  if  they  say  it  isn't  overtime.  Put  should  be  rechecked  and  written  They  no  longer  rate  on  ship.  Re­ down  on  your  "disputed"  sheet  spect  your  shipmates'  opinions.  If  it  up so it can  be easily understood  at  you  disagree,  discuss  your  differr  and  settle  at  the  payoff.  the  payoff.  Union  books  should  be  ences,  don't  make  a  muscle.  Save  Should  the  officers  do  work  checked and a  list made so  that the  This  means  that  the  men  out  of  normally  performed  by  the  crew,  your  scrapping for  the  dock  if  you  work longest  get first  chance at the  have to.  You  can  always find some­ notify  your  delegate.  The  entire  patrolman  can  get  Union  business  crew  may  collect  overtime  in  cer­ through  in  a "hurry  and  attend  to  jobs.  It's  job  democracy  and  pre­ one ashore  to  accommodate  you.  tain  of  these  cases.  Here  again,  the  beefs.  A  list  of  beefs,  com­ vents  backdoor  shipping,  crimping  the final  decision  will  be  made  at  or  discrimination.  the  payoff.  If  the  officers  are  plaints,  logs,  and  other  contro­ buckos,  it's  no  use  trying  to  settle  versial  items  should  be  made  so  Remember  you  belong  to  a fine  all  beefs  aboard  ship.  Save  them  that these matters  can  be  attended  Union  that  will  guarantee  you  the  best  conditions  in  the  Industry—if  for  your  shoreside  officials.  to.  you  support  it  and  live  up  to  its  principles.  Be  proud  of  your  4  4  4  Union  and  conduct  yourself  in  a  manner  that  the  Union  can  ba  Examine  the  ship  thoroughly  proud  of  you.  when  you  come  aboard.  If  some­ Know What You  Have Coming  Etiquette For  The Cassed'Up  M  m  SIU  Democracy  In  Action  AGREEMENT  ^  Make Her  Ship Shape  Don'/ T hrowYour  Weight  Around  i  'coNmci  y  . <r  jm  Remember^They  Keep  A Record  Taking  time  off  without  permis­ sion  or  performing  aboard  ship  is  a  bad habit.  If  you are logged, the  Your  ship  may  be in  port  sever­ Coast  Guard  starts  a  record  on  you,  and  your  share  of  the  work  al  days  before paying  off.  During  falls  on  your  shipmates.  If  you  this  period  you  arc  still  on  arti­ can't  arrange  for  extra  time  with  cles and under  the orders of  ship's  "• • w  '}  �Friday,  Jannary  25,  1952  SEAFARERS  LOG  Pare  Fifteeif"  Tanker's Growth:  Old Windjammer  To !$iiper­!$uper  Shipping  experts  predict  that  by  1953  the  American­flag  tanker fleet  will  comprise  half  TOur  total  merchant  marine.  The tanker fleet  is growing in  total tonnage as well as in the  size  of  individual ships.  During  World  War  II,  the  T­2  tanks  built  in  the lower  holds. She  tanker  was  considered  a  huge  ship  carried  barrel  oil  in  the  'tween  far  advanced  in  speed,  size  and  decks:  carrying  capacity  over  most  pre­ Still  further  development  was  war  carriers.  Measuring  528  feet  made  in  1869  when  the  Charles,  over  all,  the  T­2  has  a  68  foot  also  a  sailing  ship,  had  59  iron  beam  and  a  15 knot  speed.  Its ca­ tanks  constructed  in  the  holds  for  pacity  is  138,335  barrels  of  liquid  oil,  each  tank  having  to  be filled  cargo.  and  emptied  separately  from  the  Post­war  "super  tankers"  built  others.  Similar  conversions  fol­ for  Esso,  the  Texas  Company  and  lowed  with  other  sailing  ships  and  other  operators  here  and  abroad  by  1870  there  was  a  large fieet  of  measure  about  625  feet  over  all  windjammers  carrying  both  bulk  and  carry  some  240,000  barrels  at  and  barrel  oil  from  the  Pennsyl­ a  speed  of  from  16  to  17  knots.  vania  oil fields,  via  Philadelphia,  The  only  supertanker  manned  by  to  England,  France,  Belgium  and  SIU  men  is  the  Olympic  Games,  other  European  destinations.  owned  by US  Petroleum Carriers.  The  oil  trade  became  prosper­ But  even  these  giant  ships  will  ous, and  in  1872  the Red  Star Line  be  greqtly  exceeded  in  size  by  built  the  SS  Vaderland  as  a  com­ tankers  now  being  planned  by  Na­ bination  oil and  passenger ship,  al­ tional  Bulk  Carriers.  Still  in  the  though  there  is  no  record  of  this  blueprint  stage,  these  contem­ vessel  having  loaded  oil  and  the  plated  ships  would  measure  50,000  assumption  now  is  that  the author­ deadweight  tons  compared  to  the  ities  prevented  her  from  carry­ 27,700  deadweight  tons  of  the  av­ ing  passengers  with  such  a  vola­ erage  "supertanker."  tile  freight.  As  tank  ship  design  nears  the  Another  advance  in  design  was  point  where  even  the term  "super"  marked  by  construction  of  the iron  will  be  outdated  and  a  new  phrase  steamer  Zoroaster  in  1878  for  the  wilt "have  to  be  found  to  describe  petroleum  trade  on  the  Caspian  the  new  giants  of  the  sea,  it  is  in­ Sea.  This  ship  was  distinctively  teresting  to  look  back  on  the  his­ a  tanker,  having  eight  cylindrical  tory  of  tankers  as  a  distinct  type  tanks  built  independently  of  the  _  ,  .  CPeabody  Marine  Museum)  of  ocean  carrier.  hull.  Capacity  was  240  tons.  Sev­ Only  Seven­master  ever  built,  the  Thomas  S.  Lawson  was  converted  into  an  oil  carrier  in  the  early  China  can  probably  claim  credit  eral other  vessels of  this type_were  1900's.  In  1907  she  was  wrecked  on  the  Scilly  Isles off  southern  England.  for  having  originated  the  tanker,  built for  the run  from  the oil fields  for  there  are  pretty  clear  indica­ by  the  Caspian  Sea  up  the  Volga  tions  that  the  Chinese  built  some  River  and  through  the  Marinsky  a  coal  burner  like  many  early  the  Pacific  for  20  years  with  oil.  developed  deck  and  hull  cracks  junks,  even  with  expansion  tanks,  canal  to  the  Baltic.  As  the  canal  tankers,  had  all  its  tanks  of  equal  Standard  Oil  built some  big tanker  and  were  made  subject  to  a  Coast  to  carry  fuel  cargoes  hundreds  of  was  only  28  feet  wide, ^ these  length,  each  with  a  separate  ex­ schooners  and  barges,  towed  by  Guard  order  directing  all  T­2s  to  years  ago!  tankers  were  necessarily  narrow  pansion  tank.  It  featured  water­ tugs  or  behind  self­propelled  be  specially  strapped  at  the  points  Oil  transportation  from  the  and  had  a  limited  capacity  Like  tight  rivets,  vapor  pipes  for  each  tankers,  some  of  them  journeying  of  seeming  weakness.  United  States  began  in  1861  when  most  early  steam  tankers,  engines  tank,  machinery  spaces  aft,  navi­ to far ports in  this unusual  fashion.  "Super tankers" are  designed for  the  brig  Elizabeth  Watts  was  char­ and  boilers  were  amidships.  Auxil­ gation  bridge  amidships  and  other  One of  these was  a  360  footer  with  the  far­east  trade  to  the  oil fields  points  of  design  common  to  pres­ five masts  and auxiliary  sails which  of  the. Persian  Gulf,  all  of  them  tered  by  a  Philadelphia firm  to  iary  sail  was  usually  carried.  ent­day oil  carriers.  sailed  for  many  years  under"  the  having  a  draft  which  assures  tran­ carry a  cargo of  oil in  barrels from  Over  the  yeare,  there  were  new  The first  sailing  of  this  ship,  it  anonymous  name  of  "Number  94."  sit  of  the  Suez  canal.  These  Philadelphia  to  London.  This  was  designs  and  various improvements,  oil  from  the  newly  developed  all  tending  toward  the  tankship  as  is interesting  to  note,  was  delayed  "supers"  carry  the  equivalent  of  Tow  Work,  Too  fields  in  Pennsylvania.  we  know  it  today.  In  1882,  for  when  the  makers  of  barrels  and  1,200  railway  tank  cars  or  about  Quite a  few  of  the  early  tankers  ten  train  loads  of  oil!  While  the  instance,  a  ship  called  the  Ar­ tin  cans  believed  she  would  revo­ Windjammer  Tankers  meniak  was  built  having  its  tank  lutionize  oil  transportatioa  and  had  towing  machines  aft.  In  1907  30,000  ton  supertanker  carries  Nun\erous  cargoes  followed­ this  bulkheads on  the present­day long­ would  put  them  out  of  jobs.  As  a  the  twin  screw,  476  foot  tanker  about  twice  as  much  cargo  as  the  one,  most  of  them  being  sent  itudinal,  fore­and­aft  plan,  with  result,  they  prevailed  upon  coal  Iroquois  was  built  at  Belfast,  T­2, the  operating cost  is relatively  aboard  old  windjammers  that  had  transverse  partitions.  handlers  not  to  bunker  the  ship.  Maine,  and  the  same  yard  con­ the  same,  for  fuel  consumption  is  outlived  their  usefulness  for  other  But  progress, could  not  be  denied  structed for  her the  six­mast  barge  not so  much  greater and  the "super  First  Real  Tanker  trades  and  whose  owners  were  and  the Gluckauf  escaped  the  boy­ Navahoe,  a  450  footer  with  a  ca­ tanker"  carides  only  eight  more  in  willing  to  take  a  chance  carrying  Most  historians,  however,  credit  cott  by  sailing  to  Halifax  for  pacity  for  10,000  tons  of  oil.  This  crew  than  does  the  T­2.  this  new  and,  what  was  considered  the  S.S.  Gluckauf,  built  in  Eng­ bunkers.  On  subsequent  trips  she  steam  tanker  and  her  engineless  The  SS  Ohio  has  a  power  plant  then, a  higbJy  dangerous cargo.  So  land  in  1886  by  the firm  of  Arm­ bunkered in  Europe for  the round­ tow  made  many  voyages  across the  typical  of  the  supert­^nker  with  Atlantic.  old  and  decrepit  were  these first  strong  and  Mitchell,  as  having  trip.  two  water  tube  boilei's  w5rking  at  petroleum  freighters  that  58  of  been  the  granddaddy  (or  grand­ Many  interesting  tankers  were  A  famous  American  tanker  was  them  were  lost  on  the  North  At­ mother,  if  you  prefer)  of  the  mod­ built  in  the  earlier  days  of  oil  the seven  masted  schooner  Thomas  '600  pounds  pressure:  steam  tur­ lantic in  just  four  months of  1882!  ern  oil  carrier  |>ecause  the  Gluc­ carrying,  with  most  of  them  seeing  W.  Lawson,  largest  schooner  ever  bines  developing  13.750  h.p.  (more  A  step  toward  evolution  of  a  kauf  was  the first  ship  to carry  oil  a  long  and  useful  career.  The  built  and  the  only  seven  master  than  double  the  horse  pojvtr  of  a  tank ship  came about  in 1863 when  in  tanks  that  were  a  part  of  the  Union  Oil  Company  of  California,  ever  to  sail  the  seas.  Launched  at  T­2),  and  a  22 foot  propeller  push­ ing  the  ship  along,  fully  loaded  at  a  windjammer  named  the  Ramsey  ship's  hull.  for  instance,  built  the  three  mast  Quincy,  Mass.,  in  1902,  this  375  about  I6V2  knots.  was  altered  to  carry  oil  by  having  This  300  foot  ship,  which  was  barkentine  Fullerton,  which  sailed  footer  was  a  coastwise  collier  for  Phenomenal Growth  a  short  time  until  she was  sold  for  conversion  into  a  tanker.  On  a  The  steady  growth  of  the  voyage  from  Philadelphia  to  Eng­ American­fiag  tanker fleet  is  evi­ land with  a cargc  of  oil in 1907  she  denced  by  the fact  that  in  1914  we  was  blown  ashore  and  wrecked  on  had  80  such  ships;  in  1918,  the  the rocky. Scilly  Isles off  the south­ number  had  increased  to  170;  and  ern  tip  of  England,  only  three  of  by  the  end  oif  World  War  11  there  her  crew  surviving  the  wreck.  were 907  tankers  under the  Ameri­ One  of  the  earliest  American  can flag!  bulk  tankers  was  the  239  foot  There is  certain  to  be  heavy  em­ steamer  Maverick,  built  for  Stan­ ployment  of  tankers  for  years  to  dard  Oil in  1890.  She carried  500,­ .come.  As  the  United  States  con­ 000  gallons  of  oil  between  Phila­ verts  more  from  coal  to  oil  for  delphia and  New  England  ports.  fuel, finds  new  by­prodifct  uses  As  tankers increased  In  size,  de­ for  petroleum,  enlarges  its  indus­ signers had  to cope with  many  new  trial output  with  machinery  depen­ problems of  constuction.  Not  all  of  dent  on  oil  for  operation,  and  these  problems  were  solved  imme­ boosts  its  use  of  gasoline,  a  huge  diately,  for  a  number  of  big  tank­ fleet  of  tankers  must  be  used  to  ers  cracked  at  sea,  were  wrecked,  bring  this  previous  fuel  to  the  or  mysteriously  disappeared.  In  States  from  overseas.  American  1914,  the  world's  largest  tanker,  fields  no  longer  can  begin  to  meet  the  Oklahoma,  disappeared  at  sea;  domestic  consumption,  which  is  in  1920  the  tanker  Mielero  broke  zooming  upward  year  by  year.  in  two,  and  in  1^0 also  the  tank­ The  oil  tanker,  whatever  its  fu­ er  Cubabist  went  missing  to  be­ ture  development  may  be,  has  •   come another  mystery of  the deep.  vital  role  to  play  in  the  welfare  One  of  the maiiy  'r­2's  built  during  World'War  II, this tankeif  the Sinclair  H­C/was turned out in  the  record  breaking  time of  IdO  dejris'rom  keel lajing to  deliveiT.  Since  the war,  some T­2  tankers  and  security  of  the. nation.  ­a  m  • yi  �Paffe  Sixteen  Friday,  January  25,  1952  SEAFARERS  LOG  San  Angela Victory's Crewmen  Nip Ship Blaze In Record Time  That we  never see  the other side  of  the  moon?  That's  because  the  moon  rotates on  its axis  only  once  during  its  27­day  trip  around  the  earth,  keeping  the  same  face  to­ wards  us  at  all times.  It  makes  us  wonder  what  the  back  of  its  head  looks  like.  (The account below was sent in by a crewmember of the San Angela Victory, which has since called at Dunkerque, France, and is due in New York late in January—Ed.) That  for a  while  during the  war  seamen  were  not  allowed  gasoline  rations  for  their  cars?  It  wasn't  until  January  12,  1945,  that  the  Office  of  Price  Administration  got  around  to  allowing  seamen  three  gallons  of  gas  for  each five  work  days of  service at sea,  up to a  max­ imum  of  30  gallons.  The  crew  of  the  San  Angelo  Victory  (Seatrade,  Del.)  has  been  highly  commended  by  the'third  mate,  who  was  in  charge  at  the  time,  for  their  action  during  the fire  which  raged  for  six  hours  aboard  the  vessel  in  Bremerhaven.  The  speedy  turnout  and  whole­ t  t  hearted  cooperation  displayed  That  there are  at least  48 known  4  4  4  by  the  few  men  aboard  had  waterfalls  that  are  higher  than  That  the  best  seller  book  lists  Niagara?  The  honeymoon  spot  has  for  the  past  few  weeks  have  been  all available hoses in  the area  a fall  of  only 167  feet,  while  there  topped  by  three  salty  books?  The  directed at the heart of the fire  are  two  waterfalls  in  Venezuela  "Caine  Mutiny"  and  "The  Cruel  within five  minutes  of  the  that  are  at  least  2,000  feet  high.  Sea" are fiction  stories  about  navy  Niagara's  reputation  comes  not  ships  during  the  war,  while  "The  alarm.  Though the crewmem­ from  its  height,  but  from  the  tre­ Sea  Around  Us"  is  a  study  of  the  bers aboard were few in num­ mendous  volume  of  water  that  seven  seas and  how  they affect our  ber and could not have quelled  passes  over  the  falls  daily.  lives.  the  blaze,  they  did  check  it  4  4  4  until  local  shore fire fighting  That  the  ancient  Incas  of  Peru  That  your  shoe  size  is  seven  equipment could come to their  built  huge  buildings  without  ce­ even  though  your  feet  measure  relief.  ment?  A  great  many  such  build­ During  the first  two  hours,  the  ship  took  a  considerable  list  to  port,  due  to  the  great  amount  of  water  being pumped  in by  as many  as fifty  hoses  at  one  time.  How­ ever,  the  engineers  righted  her  as  soon  as  they could.  At  aroimd  one  AM,  holds  number  two  and  three  were flooded to number one  'tween  deck,  so  the fire  was  attacked  by  burning  several  holes  in  the  main  deck  and  approaching  it  from  there.  Fire Guard  nine  inches  from  heel  to  toe?  Blame  the  confusion  on  King  Ed­ ward  11  of  England.  In  the  year  1324,  Edward  made  a  decree  that  three  barley  corns  taken  from  the  center  of  the  ear,  and  placed  end'  to  end,  equalled  one  inch.  Con­ 4  4  4  temporary  shoemakers  discovered  That  It  wouldn't  do  you  much  after  a  while  that  the  longest  feet  good  to  build  a  house  on  Falcon  they  were  asked  to fit  measured  Island?  This  tiny  island  in  the  *39  barley  corns.  From  this  they  Friendly  group  in  the  South  Pa­ deduced  that  if  three  barley  corns  cific  disappears  and  reappears  at  were one  inch, 39 of  them  equalled  irregular  intervals.  The  Island  is  13  inches,  and  therefore  the  larg­ the  top  of  an  underwater  volcano  est  shoe  size  should  be  13.  Even  and  shows  up  everytime  there  is  today, in  most  retail stores, it still  an  eruption.  is.  .  ings,  which  were  constructed  out  of  blocks  of  stone fitted  together,  are  still  standing  in  the  ancient  Peruvian  capital  of  Cuzco.  Nobody  has yet figured  out what  makes the  buildings  hold  up.  Aftermath  of  six­hour fire  a'^oard San  Angelo  Victory  finds crew­ men looking  into hold  to surrey damage caused  by  blaze.  Soccer  No  Laughs  Though  By  two  AM,  it  was  all  over,  but  Some  Get  Kicks  Out  Of  If  a  skeleton  crew  of firemen  stood  All  over  the  world  millions  of  people  weekly  crowd  into  by  with  hoses  ready day  and night  huge  sports  arenas  to  watch  their  favorite  pastime—soccer  'for several  days.  During  this  time,  all  cargo  was  removed  from  these  action,  Last  year,  the  largest  soccer  there  is  a  weekly flutter  at  tfte  two  holds  to safeguard  against  any  palace  in  the  world,  the  Stadio  de  "pools."  Last  year  nine  ipillion  new  outbreaks  of fire.  Maraca, was built in Rio  de Janeiro  "punters,"  as  those  who  wager  on  There  were  reports  that  an  in­ at  a  cost  of  over $15,000,000.  This  the  game  are  called,  "invested"  cendiary  bomb  was  found  in  one  beautiful work of  modern architec­ almost  200  million  dollars  on  the  We  seamen  have  come  a  long  way  since  the  days  of  the  of  the holds  and  that sabotage  was  ture is set  amidst  the lovely  back­ of  these  contests  in  bets  Shipping Board.  Our beautiful  building in Brooklyn  with all  suspected,  although  details  of  this  ground  of  Rio's  mountains.  It  has  outcome  that  averaged  about  50  cents  each.  have  not  been  disclosed.  140,000  seats  with  standing  room  In  Italy,  two  million  persons  risk  its conveniences,  and  our  various halls  in other  ports, set  me  As a  result  of  the fire,  all  power  for another  42,000.  The stands and  $500,000  weekly  on  the  games.  A  hinking  of  the  old  Shipping  |  lines  on  the fore  deck  were  burnt  playing field  are  separated  by  a  miner  recently  picked  12  winners  Board  crimp  halls  and.  their  counted,  and  guys  would  go  out  of  out  and  new  permanent  lines  were  nine­foot  moat,  and  subterranean  for  a  $125,000  bonanza,  without  inconveniences.  their  way  to grab  something  going  run  to  the  windlass,  masthead  and  exits  are  furnished  through  into  ever  having  seen  a  game.  Who  among  the  oldtimers  can  to  Havre  and  Antwerp^  or  Ger­ range  lights.  The  crew  was  told  which  players  and  referee  may  forget the  way shipping was done in  many,  which  were  the  favorite  Real  World  Series  that these  were all the  repairs nec­ scurry.  New York  when old Joe  Hogan and  ports.  The shipping masters, know­ Every  four  years,  76  nations  be­ essary so far  until she reaches  New  Soccer  is  played  on  a field  120  old  man Daly  handled it?  Remem­ ing all  this, could  demand  and  get  longing to  the International Feder­ York.  yards  long  by  75  wide.  There  are  ation  of  Football Associations  boot  ber  in  New Orleans  when  old  man  the gifts that  they wanted for these  It  is  very  apparent  to  us  all  on  two  teams  of  11  men  who  try  to  it  out  for  the  silver  Jules  Rimet  Markey and  Mr. Pozzi did  the ship­ jobs.  After  all,  these  poor  guys  board,  if  only  to  the  eye,  that  the  kick  or  head  a  27­inch,  14­ounce  cup,  symbol  of  the  world  cham­ ping,  or  even  "Bald­headed"  John  had  to make a living,  and  after, all  section  where the fire  was most  in­ ball  into  the  enemy's  goal  cage.  pionship;  in  Philadelphia  and  his  way  of  a  seaman  was  nothing  but  a  tense  has  been  contorted,  if  not  Play is in two  halves of  45 minutes.  In  the  "world  series"  held  in  shipping?  "whiskey­soaked  bum"  anyway.  weakened.  The  section  I  refer  to  It  is  a  game  of  continuous  play  Brazil  last  summer,  Brazil  and  They  all  had  rotary  shipping  in  Because  of  the  tales  these  guys  is  in  the  starboard  deck  and  hull  with  no  time  outs.  If  a  player  is  England  were  odds­on  choices  as  their  own  manner.  They  shipped  spread  about, seamen, most  people  section  between  number  two  and  hurt  or  removed  from  the  game,  finalists  but  the  US,  unanimous  only  those  they  wanted  to  regard­ figured a sear lan was nothing more  three  holds,  and  has  three  or four  his  team  continues  without  him.  choice  for  the  consolation  prize,  less of  how long a  guy  was  on  the  than  what  was  told  to  them—one  ridges  and  furrows,  some  three  or  Tackling, tripping and slugging are  beat  the  British  1­0.  Chile  later  beach,  and  a  little  gift  usually  word:  dirt.  But  considering  the  four  inches  high  or deep.  fouls,  subject  to  penalties  ranging  booted  the  US  out  of  the  play.  made  you  eligible for  the first  job  Conditions seamen worked under  in  A  special  meeting  was  called  in  from  free  kicks  (at  the  ball,  that  In  the finals,  Brazil,  the  top  out.  Old Joe  in  New York shipped  those  days,  it's  a  wonder  they  this regard and  it was decided  that  is)  for  the  opposing  team  to  re­ heavy  favorite,  lost  to  its  tiny  from  his  own  boarding  house  and  weren't  called  more  names.  What  we draw  up a  letter expressing our  moval of  the offending player from  neighbor  Uruguay  before  a  crowd  Johnnie the Greek in New Orleans,  else  could  a  guy  do  those  days  view on  the matter  and that sever­ the  game.  of  200,000,  many  of  whom  waited  who  also  had  a  seamen's  boarding  when he didn't  have enough money  al  copies  be  made  and  presented  Gambling  is  the  life  of  soccer.  around  the  stadium  two  and  three  house,  used  to  relieve  old  man  to  stay  ashore  more  than  a  few  Markey  from  time  to  time.  These  days,  and  since  he  had  such  a  Though  a  few  countries,  including  days  before  just  to  get  in.  to­the  auth<?rities  concerned.  J. W.  Grant  Brazil,  France  and  Canada,  forbid  Unfortunately for  the Brazilians,  birds  controlled  the  shipping  in  miserable existence during the  trip,  gambling,  almost  everywhere  else  their  team  lost  by  what  some  say  their  ports, and  if  you  didn't stand  he  had  only  one  thing  to  think  was bad luck and  what others insist  in, you  had a long  wait for a  job.  about,  to  get  rid  of  his  dough.  was  better  playing.  In  any  event,  Then of  course  we had  the Ship­ {• '• • it  Louis Goffin  thousands  really  took  it  to  heart  ping  Board  ships,  which  in  many  and  the  next  day flags  throughout  cases  were first  World  War  ships  operated  by various  companies  for  Brazil  were  at  half  mast.  the Shipping  Board, with  their  big  Fred  Carranza  Irizar  foc'sles,  crummy  messrooms,  bath­ ing out of a bucket, unsafe working  conditions,  and  about  the  lousiest  food  that money  could  buy.  Blue  Coffee  On  these  ships  one  could  enjoy  The  membership  is  again  cautioned to beware of  persons  drinking  blue  coffee,  eating  cold  grub, and  being  told  that  the food  soliciting funds on  ships in be­ half  of  memorials or  any other  was  going  to  be  cut  each  tfip..  Only  on  these  ships  did  you .see  so­called x'worthy causes."  guys buying  food  ashore, and  stor­ No  "can­shakers"  or  solici­ iors  have  received  authoriza­,  ing  it  in  their  lockers,  and  under  tion from  SlU headquarters  to  their  bunks.  Of'coprse  the  piece  collect  funds.  The  National  de resistance  was the wages,  where;  Foundation  for  'l n f an t i 1 e  an  AB  was  paid  the  magnificent  Paralysis is the only  charitable  sum of  $62.50 a month,^and a mess­ boy  $40  a  month,  o! course, this  organization  which  has  re­ was the shipping board's big selling  Proud  dad  Charles  Morrison,  ceived  membership  endorse­ ment.  Funds  for  this  cause  point,  as  most  private  companies  steward,  shows  off  Larry,  2Vi,  are  collected  through­ normal  only  paid  an AB  $55 a month.  All  at the Brooklyn  hall. Morrison  Union  channels at  the  pay­off.  in all,.the good old  USSB, as It was  just made it back from  Franc*  Aerial  photo of  mammoth  Rio atadiom ahowa  near­capacity  crowd  for  the  holidays  on  the  Win­ Receipts, are issued on the spot.  called,  was  a  freat  operator.  irf SOO^OQQ.  wateUnf ^iogfl^ of f(^eyfupifw  fiayc^s.dot,^ j^lid.  Ip Ihhto: daya.,th*^fim» ,wfs::M:fleW.Strattam .  Crimp  Hall To  New  Hall  —A Far  Cry, Says  Louie  Can't I 3hip Too?  ^Can­'Shahers^  Have No OK  �Friday,  January  tS,  19BS  SEAFARERS  LOG  Seafarer's Safari Solves  High Meat Cost  Problem  LOG­A­RHYTHMS:  Boiler  Blues  By Tom Finnegan (TTiis  lament  was  written  by  Brother  Finnegan,  a  wiper  off  the  "boneyard" refugee James  B. Rich­ ardson.—Ed.)  It's four in the morning It's stormy and cold He's going to work Engine's squeaky 'n old. It spits and it sputters His fingers they cross. He  hates  to  be  late—  He'll get hell from his boss. Down with the boilers The fireman gets mad, He brakes up his fire The thing's smoking bad. While the feed water pump Keeps moaning on low The darn water whistle Refuses to blow. Now the steam's going down The chief blows a fuse. And the fireman sVhgs The boiler room blues. 3)  i"  t  Paul,  aboard  the  Transatlantic, framed  by  the  antlers of  the  solu­ tion  to  the  Oakley  family's  butcher  bills.  Pace  Seventeen  Bellyachers  By Jesse E. Watkins By SEAFARERS LOG Photo Editor •   The  final aim  in  all  photography  is  good  prints, unless you're  carry­ ing  around  some  old  X­ray  plates  of  yourself.  For  good  prints  we  need  good  negatives  and  they  in  turn  are  dependent  upon  your  selec­ tion  of  film,  its  exposure  and  development. •   We'll  leave  color  film  alone  for  the  time  being  and  stick  to  black  and  white.  Black  and  white  film  has  different  characteristics.  . To  get  good  picture's  we  should  know  something  about  these  qualities.  Color  sensitivity—This  means  the  manner  in  which  black  and  white  film  reproduces  various  colors.  There  are  two  types,  orthochromatie  and  panchromatic.  The  "pan"  film  is  sensitive  to  all  colors  and  the  "ortho"  film  is  blind  to  red.  Anything  red  being  photographed  with  ortho  film  will  make  no  impi­ession  on  the  film  and  will  appear  in  tlie  final  print  as  black.  Unless  you  want  red  objects  to  photograph  black,  stay  away  from  ortho  films.  The  two  popular  ortho  films  are  plenachrome and  verichrome.  Speed—^The  speed  of  a  film  is  its sensitivity  to light,  or  the  relative  amount  of  lighf  needed  for  correct  exposure.  There are roughly  three  groups of  films: fast, medium  and  slow.  The speed  of  a film  can  within  certain  limits  be  controlled  by  development  and  other  treatments.  Graininess—Under  a  microscope  the  negative  image  which  is  made  up  of  metallic  silver  is  found  to  be  made  up  of  coarse  granules  of  silver.  If  they  are  large  and  coarse,  enlargements  made  from  such  negatives are  said  to  b'e  grainy.  Actually  the grains that  we  see in  the  final  print are enlargements of  the spaces  between the  grains of  silver.  Generally  the  faster  the  film  the  coarser  the  grain.  Contrast:—This  refers  to  the  brilliance  or  range  of  tones  between  black  and  white.  If  a  film  is  capable  of  rendering  many  shades  or  gradations  of  grays  between  black  and  white  it  is  known  as  a  long  scale film.  If  there is  a  short  range  of  tones  between  black  and  white  in  the negative so  that it  appears  brilliant or  "hard" the film  is known  as a  high  contrast  or short  scale film.  Contrast  is  basically  a  function  of  the  film,  but  is also  influenced  by  exposure  and  development.  Latitude—^This  is  the  ability  of*a  film  to  withstand  over  and  under  exposure  and  still  produce  a  usable  negative.  All  films  have  some  degree  of  latitude.  If  this  were  not  so  it  would  be  necessary  to  "hit  the  exposure  right  on  the  head"  every  time.  For  example:  someone  with  a  box  camera  and  XX  film  exposes that  film  outdoors on  a  sunny  day  at one  twenty­fifth  of  a  second  at  f:16;  someone  else  with  a  snazzy  outfit  would  expose  the same  film  at  the same opening  but  would  use  one  two­hundredth  of  a  second.  Here's  a  difference  of  eight  times  in  exposure,  yet  both  will  produce  usable  negatives.  Generally,  the  high  speed,  long  scale  films  have  more  latitude  than  slow  speed  con­ trasty  films.  Types  of  film—^The  reason  that  there  are  various  types  of  film  is  because  no  single  film  is  best  for  all  photographic  applications.  1.  High  Speed  Pan  is  of  greatest  sensitivity  and  is  used  where  illumination  is  dim,  as  indoors  where  you  can  only  use  natural  room  light.  It  is  very  useful  when  flash  is  prohibited  by  law  or  by  your  pocketbook.  The grain is relatively  coarse, it has low contrast and  long  scale  tones • w   ith  excellent  latitude.  Two  high  speed  pan  films  are  E.  K.  SuperXX  and  Ansco  Ultra  Speed  Pan.  2.  Medium  Speed  Pan—It  is  more  brilliant  and  has  finer  grain  than  high  speed  pan.  It  has  good  gradation  and  is  generally  a  good  all­around film.  Two such  films are  E.  K. Plus  X and  Ansco  Supreme.  Stick to these if  at all  possible.  3.  Slow  Speed  Pan—^These  films  have  sufficient  speed  for  daylight  photography.  They  have  a  speed  of  24  outdoors and  16  indoors.  The  negative  produced  with  these  films  are  more  contrasty  than  medium  speed films, have less gradation,  but have extremely  fine grain.  Where  extreme  enlargements  have  to  be  made  slow  speed  pan  films  should  be  used.  Two  slow  speed  pan  films  are E.  K. Panatomic  X and  Ansco  Finopan.  There  are  hundreds  of  other  types  of  films  and  they  all  have  their  uses.  However for  most  of  our  needs  these three  groups  will  do  most  anything  that  we  will  ever  run  across.  (A member  of  the Marine  Allied  Families  of  Seafarers  plagued  by  rising  meat  costs  ashore  may  ex­ pect. a  mass shipping  out  movement  to northern  hui^ng grounds  after  Workers­SIU,  Brother  Watkins  sails cook  on a  tugboat out  of  New  the menfolk read  this.  ­f*  Orleans.)  It seems Paul Oakley, steward on  proffered  to  the  LOG  staff  as  the  Transatlantic  on  a  run  to  corroborating  evidence  of  this  A griping lad is talking loud Belgium  last  fall,  paused  during  a  statement.  The  moosehead,  whose  To others on the ship. stopover  for  paper  cargo  at  New­ 17  points  measure  slightly  over  And telling 'em how he is proud foundland to  do some shooting  and  four  feet  in  width,  is  still  in  the  To be with thein this trip. wound  up  bringing  home  several  hands  of  the  taxidermist  because  hundred  pounds  of  edible  meat­ it is a less welcome  addition to^the  It seems he'd like a meeting called settle here and now. stuffs  plus  a  huge  moosehead  ear­ Oakley  household  than  the  tasty  To Just why the Union always stalled, marked  for  the  taxidermist.  meat  of  the  body  which  sup­ And where and when and how. Oakley  (aptly  named  for  this  ported  it.  tale),  who  has sailed  with  the  SIU  But  Paul  Oakley  is  not  daunted  The Union this and that should for six  years,  has  done  quite  a  bit  by this reception. There's a spot  on  . buy. of  hunting  around  his  home  terri­ the  living  room floor  lacking  a  He raves and airs his views. tory  near Scranton,  Pa., and  while  home­caught  bear  rug.  That's  his  You guessed it brother. on  a  Waterman  run  from  Japan  next  target  when  a  chance  for  He's the guy back in 1947 bagged  an eight­point,  hunting  again  presents  itself.  Who never pays his dues. 196­pound  buck  in  Washington  state.  This  was  the  largest  game  he  had  dropped  up  until  the  pres­ ent  travelogue.  While  awaiting  loading  of  cargo  in Newfoundland  this past Septem­ ber,  he  and  fellow  crewmember  Edward  Fields,  DM,  moved  inland  to  Botwood  where  Oakley  sought  the  aid  of  townsfolk  to  do  some  Shorty Sanchez is back in  town after a long seavoyage,  but  hunting.  Legalizing  his  expedition  he's getting ready to ship out again.  The cost of  living ashore  by obtaining  a  hunting license,  he  is  too  high,  he  says...Jerry  Rosenthal  apparently  suffering  set out  a  with a  local guide.  Find­ from  a  similar  ailment.  He's  just  ing  moosetracks,  the  Seafarer  waiting  to ship out on  an Isthmian  safari  which,  by  this  time  had  left  run to  the Far East.  Jerry's going  ... A  certain  linen  keeper  who  Fields  elsewhere  for  some  quiet  to  make  a  few dollars and  save  it.  sails out  of  New  York  is now  wor­ ried  over  a  love  affair  in  Trujillo  fishing,  traced  the  animal  until  4"  4"  City.  . . Some­ time  back  a  wiper  they  caught  up  with  him  in  the  Teddy  Cepriano  has  a  very  was  very  angry  with  the  chief  en­ open  near  a  roadway.  fancy  cane  which  he  bought  in  gineer  because  the  chief  threw  the  Shot  'm  daid  Japan.  When  he  comes  around  to  wiper's  gblf  clubs  over  the  side.  Nine  shots  later,  a  1,200­pound,  the  pool  room  at  It seems the wiper  wbuld  play  golf  Answers  to  these  puzzles  are  on  page  23  17­point  bull  moose  had  been  headquarters  he  while at sea  and  this was  too much  peppered  and  demilitarized  with  opens  the  cane  for the  chief.  (1.)  A  Singalese  is  a  native  of  (Singapore),  (Sumatra),  (Ceylon),  80­30  shot  in  his  vital  parts  and  makes  his  (Sakhalin)?  4  4  4  and  was  proclaimed  a  prize  for  own  cue  stick.  Blackie  Otvos  can  tell  us  quite  (2)  You  be  thq  judge. . Do you  think  your  wife  would  deserve  to  be  the  Pennsylvania  huntsman.  The  He  even  brings  a  bit  about  history  past  or  pres­ toughest  part  of  the  whole  opera­ his  own  chalk.  ent  as  he's  been  reading  quite. a  jugged  if  she  pdured  castor  oil in  your  whiskey?  . . . The  baggage  bit  along  this  line.  According  to  tion  was  lugging  the  weighty  (3)  Who, was the last hare­kmickle  heavyweight champion?  carcass  the  350  yards  back  to  an  room  in  our  new  present  historians,  he  says,  the  (4)  A seaman  decided  to go  into  the importing  business.  He  bought  auto  after  spending  most  of  the  headquarters  is  ruling  country  in a  hundred  years  a  shipment  o^golf  balls  for  $45  and  sold  them  at $4  a  dozen,  thereby  remaining  daylight  butchering,  Salty  Dick  open,  but  bags  will  be  in  the  East.  . . .Jimmie  making as  much  profit  as five  do'zen  balls cost  him.  How  many  dozen  and  suitcases can  Golder  is  now  in  the  real  estate  did he buy?  skinning  and  decapitating  it;  But  this  was  accomplished  without  only  be checked  foi  up to  90  days.  business  as  a  sideline.  He  and  a  Then  you  have  to  renew  it.  incident.  partner  have  bought  land,  built  (5)  Which English  military hero is a  direct ancestor of  British  Prime  Back  at  the  ~Ship,  which  then  4  4.  houses and  made an  artificial lake.  Minister  Winston  Churchill?  (Wellington), ­ (Marlborough),  (Wolfe),  (Kitchener)?  headed south for payoff  in the New  Who's the fellow who  has bought  It's  near  Poughkeepsie,  N.  Y.  York  area,  Oakley  managed  to  three  cars  within  several  months.  4  4  4  •   (6)  In which of  the following cities  would you  be closest to  the  North  squeeze  the  several  odd  hundred  To ride  iii the first  two you  needed  Frank Vivero buying an SIU  but­ Pole?  (Rome); (New  York),  (Yokohama), (San  Francisco)?  pounds  of  edible  meat  into. the  an  umbrella  when  it  rained.  . .  ton for his new  suit.  Frank is  now  ship's  cbill  box  and^  notified  his  Marty  Breithoff  and  the  r^lssus  employed  at  headquarters as  night  (7)  The  old  salts  should  know  this  one.  What's  the  difference  be­ folks of  the bonanza  awaiting them  hqye finally  moved  to  their  new  manager  of  the  SIU  cafeteria  . . .  tween  a  hurricane  and  a  tornado?  ujwn  his  arrival.  Getting  past  the  apartment  in  Brooklyn  and  both  Thurston  Lewis  "shanghaiied"  on  (8)  Here's another  one for  the oldtimets.  'When  you land  in  France *  customs  with  a  $12  tab  for  duty,  are  very  happy  about  it.  the'Puerto Rico after a long  voyage  today  you  can  get  about  350  francs  to  the  dollar.  What  was  the  ex­*  Oakley  dispatched  the  meat  to  his  on  the Paoli . . . There are  quite a  Change  rate  before  World  War  I?  4  4  4  home via a pickup truck  which had  Mike  banbcrg  sprained  his  an­ few.  Seafarers  who  didn't  retire  (9)  A ship  left port  and  was  traveling at  a steady  rate of  speed.  An  come down  to take it  back.  Moose  kle on  the SS Puerto  Rico and  was  their  books  or  pay  dues  while  hour  later, a s^ond  ship  set  out  from  the  same  place  at  a  rate, five,:  steak  has  been  a  recurrent  item  flown back  to  New  York  from  San  working ashore  and are  now in bad  knots  an . how greater  and  overtook  the first­ship  after .traveling  100  on  the  family  menu  ever  since.  Juan.  There are  a  couple of  other  standing.  If  you  plan  to  work  nautical miles.  Find  the  rate  of  the  first  ship.  ­.  It's  better  than  venison,  he  brothers on  the  Island  of  Enchant­ ashore,  retire  your  book.  :;.:;(10)  xnia^ fdet  in  a  nautical  mile  (6,0801^  (C080.2),  (6,076.09'7)7  clulms,  though  no  samFfes ­  were' i  ment^^ecu^^erMUg\''fr^tri'''illness.'  Living Costs Ashore  Help Boost Shipping  Quiz Corner  �Pare  Elcbteca  Sailor  Rags'  Problem  Friday,  luiitary  tS,  195F  SEAFARERS  LO&  Contributed by  E. Reyes  By  Spike  Marlin  Ted  Williams  may  not  think  so,  Williams'  eye  Is  still  as  good  as  but the  Marine  Corps  probably did  ever,  but  his  shattered  elbow  him a  big favor  when it called him  seems  to  have  affected  his  timing.  back  into  service—^reputation­wise,  In  the  past  year  some  of  the  that  is.  pitchers  began  to  show  a  tinge  of  It's  hard  to  say  that  separating  disrespect  for  him.  They  began  a  man  from  a  $100,000  pay  check  throwing  the  ball  right  past  his  is a  favor.  Williams is taking  a fi­ bat.  The  pop­ups  vere  becoming  nancial  beating, "but  getting  out  of  more  frequent than  his famed pop­ baseball  now  may  have  saved  his  offs.  A  long  distance  hitter  like  rep  as  one  of  the  game's  greatest  Williams  usually  has  a  reasonable  hitters.  Since  Williams  is  terri­ number  of  strikeouts  but  Ted's  to­ bly  concerned  about  what  people  tal  of  45  for  the  last  season  is  a  think  of  him  he  might  be  better  little  bit  more  than  a  real  good  off  in  the  Corps  fancy  dress  than  hitter should  have.  in  a  baseball  suit.  What Ticks?  ­There's  no  question  that  Wil­ liams  slipped  badly  since  he  It  really is  pretty  hard  to flgure  smashed  his elbow  in the  1950  All­ out  what  makes  this  fellow  tick.  Star gante.  For a  man  whose  life­ He  smashes  into  the  wall  full  tilt  time  batting  average  stood  at  .350  to  catch  a fly  ball  in  a  meaning­ until  that  disastrous  day  in  July,  less  all­star  game.  Yet  the  same  1950,  batting  .318  for  two  succes­ man  will  loaf  on  an  important  sive  seasons  is  quite  a  comedown.  play,  such  as  the  triple  off  Billy  Part  of  Williams'  reputation  as  Johnson's  bat  in  the  1949  end­of­ a  great  hitter  rested  on  his  amaz­ season  series  with  the  Yankees  ingly  keen  eye.  He  was  known  which  cost  Boston  the  pennant.  as  the  hitter  who  never  swung  at  That  was  just  a  long fly  ball  that  a  bad  pitch  and  never  missed  a  eight  of  ten  outfielders  would  good  one,  thanks  to  his  eyesight  catch,  only  Ted  simply  didn't  run  which  is  far  better  than  that  of  for  it.  The  surprising  part  of  it  ordinary  mortals.  This  quality,  in  all  is  that  he  has  the  makings  of  addition  to  his strength  and  excel­,  a fine  defensive  outfielder  when  lent  reflexes,. was  what  made  him  he  feels  like  playing  the  role.  so dangerous a  hitter.  There's  nothing  wrong  with  his  When  there  were  men  on  bases  throwing  arm,  or his  speed  out  on  pitchers  were in  a  quandary.  They  the  grass.  couldn't  get  him  to  swing  at  bad  At  33,  Williams  is  headed  for  ones  they  served  up,  so  that  he  two  seasons  with  the  Marines.  By  always  drew  a  record  number  of  the  time  he  comes  back  he  will  be  walks.  If  they  gave  him  a  good  overage  as  ballplayers  go.  The  pitch he  would invariably  meet the  irony  of  it  all  is  that  Bob  Ken­ ball  and  advance  the  runners.  It  nedy  of  the  Indians,  who  was  Wil­ got  so  after  a  while  that  Williams  liams' flight  instructor  in  World  was  practically  calling  the  balls  War' II,  will  still  be  cavorting  on  and  strikes.  If  he  let  a  close  one  the  diamond  this  summer  while  go b:i|ithe  umpire's tendency  would  Williams  Is  teaching  a  new  gen­ be  to^call  It  a  ball.  eration  of  Marines  how  to fly.  Seafarer's Diary Of  38­Day Trip  (The moods of the sea and thoughts of the seaman as his ship gropes her way over the seas are many and varied. The following are the highlights of a running account of the 38-day voyage of the tanker Petrolite (Mathiasen) from New York to Japan, set dotvn in his own words by Harry Kronmel, crew messman, during the trip last fall.—Ed.) We  left  New  York  with  cargo  for  Japan  Oct.  20  and  arrived  in  Port  Arthur, Texas,  the  26th ... . All of  us  got  to  know  each  other  pretty  well during  the  short  run . . . Nov. 3 —  Tied  up  outside  of  Colon  (Panama  Canal)  around  2  AM  and  aboijt  a  half  hour  later  were  in town. At three in the morn­­*­ Ing  there  is  still  plenty  of  about  1:30  PM  and  I  was  sitting  from  Yokohama  and  700  from  Si­ action  on  .  .  . Mucho  rum and  aft alone  just  looking at  the heavy  beria  .  . .  Baby,  it's cold  outside!!!  mist  that  surrounded  me  . .  .  The  Nov.  26—Five  weeks  out  of  New  women.  We  were  in  the  Pacific  at  9­PM  sky  was  dull  gray  and  the  sea  an  York  .  . . The  sky  is  blue  and  big,  that  night  .  .  .  The  next  five  days  unearthy  color .  . . We  have  these  white  fluffy  clouds  are  overhead  were unbearably hot  (averaged 100­ "gooney­birds" following  us  every­ while  the  roughest  ocean  I'll  ever  110 degrees  every day)  . .  . Phoned  day  ... I  was  thinking  of  their  see  is  knocking  the  hell  out  of  us  home on  the 9th  and got  a  big kick  ugly  faces,  but  they  fly  so  beauti­ .  . .  We are  bucking a gale  and the  out  of  talking  to  the  folks  back  in  fully .  . . They  just  glide  nice  and  waves  are  coming  in  20  to  25  feet  easy.  New  York.  high ... It's like  being in an eleva­ Seafarers  were  saddened  to  on  charges  they refused  to turn  to  Graceful  As  . . .  After  a  week  of  terrific  heat,  it  tor  that's  on  the  blink  and  starts  leam of  the deaths  of two brothers  in  unmooring  the  ship.  The  men  suddenly changed  and a strong  NE  The thought came  to me, "they're  jarring  from  side  to  side  and  up  this  month.  Taking final  depar­ asserted  she  was  undermanned  wind  started building up for  a  few  as graceful  as—as—as  God !!!...  and down .. . We seem to be stand­ tures  were  Charles  Moats,  41,  and  and  consequently  unseaworthy.  days  .  .  .  Nov.  13—That  ocean  was  I  just thought  it, I don't  know why  ing still in one spot... Just falling  Clarence  V.  Cone,  49.  Their  militant  stand  pinpointed  angry  about  something  . .  .  About  . .  .  Some  queer  feeling  possessed  into  a  huge  canyon  of  water  after  Moats,  who  joined  the  SUP  in  for  the  shipowners  the  fallacy  of  the  16th,  the  sea  really  started  to  me  in that  fog ..." 'God'—I must  another  .  .  .  The  electricity  has  1936 .and then  switched to the  SIU  turning to  the CG  for every  minor  act  up  .  .  .  We  pitched  for  three  be  cracking up" . . .  And then,  the  gone  dead  in  our  foc'sle—it's  upon  its  founding  in  1938,  was  beef  when  the  SIU  and  its  mem­ familiar  to  many  bership  backed  their  case  to  the  days  and  boy,  did  we  go  up  and  funniest  feeling  crept  through  me  flooded  everywhere  and  everjrtime  as  the  bosun  and  limit.  Moats  died on the  beach  in  down! . .. The 17th, it settled down  and  an  impulse  forced  me  to  look  we  hit  a  wave  it  feels  like  we're  guiding  spirit  on  San  Francisco.  a  little,  but  we're  still  rolling  and  up  .  .  . Lo  and  behold,  before  me  gonna  split.  the  SS  Helen  was the most beautiful rainbow  I've  Nov. 2T—It's  quieted down  a bit;  (Bull)  during  a  Felled  by  a  heart  attack.  Cone,  ever  seen  ... It  just  stretched  a  strong  wind  is  still  blowing  but  beef  with  the  AB,  was  buried  at  sea  by  his ship­ out  .  .  .  Then  three  birds  just  nothing  like  yesterday ... I  think  Coast  Guard  in  mates  of  the  Joseph  Priestley.  glided—^they  seemed to  be  floating  we're  headed  for  Kobe  (not  sure  Born  in  TaAipa,  he  joined  the  1946.  —right into the  rainbow ... It was  yet)  . .  .  11:30  AM  —  Sighted  Union in  1949 in  that citjfc  He  and  seven  too  much  for  me  ... I  never  land! .. . Lovely,  lovely Japan  . . .  Crewmembers  of  his  last  ship  other  deck  de­ dreamed  anything  could  be  so  Those  big  mountains  are  real  have  donated  $100  as  an  expres­ Moats  partment  men  beautiful  .  . .  Coincidence?  pretty after 24  days at sea.  had  their  papers  sion  of  sympathy  to  his  wife,  Nov.  19 — Today  was  a  routine  Nov.  28—Dropped  anchor  In  day.  Sougeed  all  morning  and  Shimatsu  Bay  ... Nov.  29—^Tied  picked  up  by  the  CG  after  a  trial  Pauline.  scrubbed  the  deck  in  the  after­ up  morning.  Went  ashore  noon  .  .  .  Overtime  . .  .  Formosa  1:30 this  PM  .  .  .  Saw  too  much  to  cancelled.  We're  to  drop  cargo  in  put down about Shimatsu.  I'll wait.  Yokohama and return empty  to the  Harry  Kronmel  The government, when it underJohn  Mosby  (Eastern).  Attorney  States.  It's  cold  and  choppy  but  took the tremendous shipbuilding and  Confederate  Leader  (1833­ not  as bad  as two  days ago ... We  passed the "date­lin6"  this evening  Seafarer Now Gl  program of World War II, named 1916).  Born  in  Edgemont,  Va.,  he  its Liberty ships after famous was  an  officer  in  the  Confederate  Readying Thanksgiving fete are  and  we  gain  a  day.  It's  11/19  up  Americans. Below are the names Army,  heading  a  cavalry  unit  until  8 PM,  11/20  to midnight  and  (I.­r.):  George  Mates,  chief  of a few SIU-contracted Libertys known  as  Mosby's  Rangers.  Later  cook;  Ray  Blatz,  saloon  mess,  11/21  from  midnight  on.  It's  too  and thumbnail sketches of the per- in  life  he  was  US  consul  to  the  much  for  my  little  brain.  and Harry Kronmel, crew mess.  sons whose names they bear. Hague  Court.  Nov.  22—^Thanksgiving.  The  big  the  sky  is  black!  We  gonna  run  day  came and  went—a success.  We  4"  4­  4"  into something  good  before  we get  had  a  tremendous  dinner  and  at  Walker  K.  Hines  (Alcoa).  Gov­ Henry  T. Ralney  (Bull).  Legisla­ to  Japan.  All  hell  broke  loose  to­ night, during  a  Union meeting,  the  ernment  Official  (1870­1934).  A  tor  (1860­1934).  A  native  of  Car­ night—we  got  flooded  and  I  stewards department  got  a  vote  of  Kentuckian,  he  became  an  attor­ rollton.  111.,  he  was  educated  at  couldn't  stay  in  my  roomr  ney  after  schooling  at  Ogden  Col­ Amherst  and  later  admitted  to the  thanks  .  .  .  Honorable  mention  to  Nov.  18—Isn't  it  strange  how  crew  mess  (me)  for  setting  such  lege  and  occupied  several  posts  bar.  He  was  a  member  of  the  US  funny  things  can  happen  in a  life­ "pretty"  tables  .  .  .  We're  being  with  the  government.  During  the  House  of  Representatives  from  time?  You  hear  about  people  see­ thrown  around  like  a  cork.  She's  first world  war  he  was  one  of  the  1903­21  and  from  1923  to  his  ing  and  feeling  things  others  can­ not  just rolling and  pitching—she's  chief  administrators  over  the  rail­ death.  Onetime floor leader of  the  not comprehend.  You can  get very  doing  somersaults.  Only  kidding,  roads,  and  later  helped  formulate  House,  he  succeeded  Vice,  Presi­ lonely  in the middle  of  the  Pacific  of  course,  it's  something  you  don't  rules  of  navigation  with  European  dent  Garner  as  Speaker  of  the  nations.  . . . thousands of  miles from  home  notice after awhile  . .. Listened to  House  in  1933.  . . .  Plenty  of  time  to  figure  out  radio  tonight.  Got  a Japanese  disk  4"  4i  4"  things.  I've  been  reading  a  lot  of  jockey  playing  Armstrong's  "Hot  Former  shipmates  of  PFC  Joyce  Kilmer  (Mississippi).  Poet  William  H.  Aspenwall  (South  the  Bible  lately  ... I  guess  that  Five" records ... A touch  of  home.  Harold M. Hockersmith,  shown  (1886­1918).  A native of New Bruns­ Atlantic).  Merchant  (1807­75).  helped  to  influence  today's  occur­ Channel Fever  home on leave, could do a good  wick,  N.  J.,  he  pursued  a  literary  Born  in  New  York  City,  he  en­ •   rence.  Nov.  23—About  three and  a half  turn  by  dropping  him  a  line.  career until Jellied  as an  Army  vol­ gaged  in  several  business  enter­ A  heavy  fog  had  settled  all  days  out  of  Japan  . . . I'm  getting  He's  with  2nd  Infantry  Plv.,  unteer  in  World  War  I.  Compiler  prises and  helped  promote  the  Pa­ • round us .. . the  kind  of  weather  the "fever" already! . . . According  38  Reg.,  3d  Bn.,  Co.  L,  APO  of  a  dictionary,  he  is  most  known  cific Mail  Steamship Co.  (1848) and  libat  just pins you  d^wn » .. It was  to the chart we're about 1.000 miles  248,  c/o  PM,  San  Francisco.  for his famous  poem "Trees."  the  Panama  Railroad  (1850­55),.  Death Claims Moats, Cone  How Libertys Were Named  Sfavi'^  �Frid«r>  Jamuny  28,  1»52  Ex-Seatarer Now Working on BR Maybe Next Trip Witt Be Better To the £ditor:  After  making  one  or  two  trips  on  dry  cargo  ships,  I  decided  to  return  to the  good  old  tankers. So,  last  month  I  shipped  out  of  Gal­ veston  on  the  Cities  Service  scow  Fort Hoskins.  A  day  or  two  out  of  Freeport,  • the    slopchest  opened  and  the  men  were  in  line  to  get  supplies.  How­ ver,  we find  there  is  no  hair  oil,  shoe  polish,  pipe  tobacco,  tooth  brushes  or  anything  else.  Seems  we  were  just  lining  up  for  prac­ tice.  Everything goes well for the next  week  or so and  we  arrive in  Liver­ pool  and  drop the  hook.  The ship  was  cleared  and  the  old  man  put  out the draw.  Now it develops that  there  is  no  launch  service  in  Liv­ erpool  so  we  have  to  get  ashore  the best way we can.  After  hours •  of  standing  on  the  well  deck  in  the  freezing  wind,  some  of  the men finally  got ashore  on  a  tug.  All  returned  except  one  and  we  haven't  seen  him  in  the  last 10  days.  After  leaving  Liverpool  we  an­ chored  at  Greenock, Scotland,  and  again  the old  man  put out a  draw.  The men  oif  watch are  dressed and  on  deck  for  hours  without  sign  of  a  launch.  It  seems  it  was  a  good  Idea  for  them  to  air  out  their  clothes  anyway.  There  hasn't  been  haven't  been  any cigarettes for  the past  10 days,  but we don't  mind.  We  just forage  around  until  wa find  enough  butts  to  make one.  The only  thing good  on  this  scow  is  the  chow.  We  do  have  good  cooks.  Tonight  is  Xmas  eve  and  there  Is  plenty  of  shore  leave  but  no  money.  Result?  No  Xmas  after  all.  I sure  hope  things are  differ­ ent  next  trip.  Slim  Parsons  Ship's delegate  Paye  Ninetcea  SEAFARERS  LOG  LETTER  S  '  Eaud Ship^s Br* For Aid to Crew To  the  Editor:  On  behalf  of  the  crew  members  of  the MV  Del Campo  (Mississippi)  we  wish  to  thank  Dr.  Jack  E.  Walker  for  his  kindness  and  con­ sideration  in  the  treatment  of  our  many  ills,  thereby  making  it  more  pleasant  and  bearable  for  us  all  during  the  course  of  our  recent  voyage.  Ship's  delegate  (Ed.  Note:  The  above  is  from  a  letter  of  thanks  presented  to  Dr.  Walker at the conclusion  of  the Del  Campo's  voyage  No.  17.)  He^s Happy About Housing Ottered Appeals Boards In Lahewoodf NJ To  the  Editor:  I  sure  was  relieved  to  read  the  story in the LOG  about the appeals  setup  the  Coast  Guard  has  on  the  security  clearances.  When  I  was  sweating out  those validated papers  last  year  I  had  no  idea  that  in  case some character down in Wash­ ington'decided to flunk  me out  for  picking  up  a  copy  of  the  "Daily  Worker"  in  the  subway,  I  would  have  a chance  to square  things for  myself.  The  important  thing  about  this  as I see it  is that  our SIU  guys are  on  those  boards.  We  in  the  SIU  know  that  the tiny  minority  of  red  flag wavers has long since departed  from  our  Union. Consequently  any  one  of  our  guys  who  comes  up  be­ fore those  boards will  have the_as­ surance  that  he  will  get  a  fair  shake  because  a  brother  Union  man  will  be  one  of  those  passing  upon  him.  God  knows  we  have  had  our  beefs with  the Coast Guard  and we  will have  them again.  It seems that  the  Coast  Guard  did  itself  a  good  turn  this  time  by  adopting  the  kind  of  methods  that  give  a  sea­ man  the  chance  to  clear  himself  and  continue  to earn  his livelihood  by  going  to sea.  Lenny Johnson  To the  Editor:  I  have  an  apartment  for  rent  for  a  seaman  and  his  wife.  It  has  three  rooms  and  bath  and  is furn­ ished.  The  rooms  are  very  nicely  decorated  and  modem.  It  is  about  one  hour  by  car  or  bus  to  New  York  or  Philadelphia.  The  rent is $70  a  month,  which in­ cludes  oil  heat, electricity  and  gas.  I may be  contacted  by telephone at  Lakewood  6­2675  R­2.  Mrs.  G.  Vogel  RD  2  Lakewood,  NJ  To  the  Editor:  My  book  is now  retired  but  I in­ tend  to  keep  up  with  things  through  the LOG.  I've  been  work­ ing  on  the  railroad  in  Newport  News  since  retiring  my  book,  but  I'm  still  an  active  Union  man.  I  now  belong  to  the  Brotherhood  of  Railway  Carmen  (AFL).  Congratulations  on  the  new  hall  in  New  York  and  my  best  wishes  for  good  shipping  in  '52.  R.  N.  Mahone  (Ed. Note: Fittingly, Brother Mahone is affiliated with Salt Water Lodge No. 185 of the BRO.) SIU Conditions Always Better To  the  Editor:  It's  been  some  time  since  I've  written  but  here goes.  Food First'Bate Lone Jack Awash Last  May to the LOG,  I  shipped  as  steward  on  On Golden City In Clothesbucket the Seacoral  (Coral)  which  paid  off  at  San  Francisco in December  The  To the Editor:  To  the  Editor:  trip  was  a  good  one  and  was  the  We  would  like  to  give  our  vote  This  is  all  true—so  help  me!  longest one  I've had  in seven  years  of  thanks  to  Steward  Daniel  Pic­ Here  on  the  Lone  Jack  (Cities  of  going to sea.  Captain  R.  V. Tal­ cerelli.  Chief  Cook  Edward  F.  Service), we  have one  of  those  new  lon  was  as  good  a  skipper  as  I've  Lamb,  Night  Cook  and  Baker  fangled  automatic  washing  ma­ had  the  pleasure  of  sailing  with,  Micheal Grochowski  (better known  chines  like  you  see  advertised.  It  was  fair  with  everyone  and  never  as  "Big  Mike"),  and  Second  Cook  washes,  rinses,  dries  and  does  railed  to sign a requisition  I placed  everything  all  by  itself.  Peter  Ritcher  for  their  kind  and  before  him  for food.  untiring service  to the crew of  the  Some  joker  forgot  and  put  too  The  bosun  was  Clarence  Owens  Golden  City  (Waterman).  much soap in  and  poof—^it  shorted  of  New  Orleans, a  mighty fine  guy,  and  burned  out  some  of  the  elec­ and  Alexander  Gurskie  was  our  Without a  doubt, we  believe that  trical  parts.  The  delegate  got  in  chief  cook.  We  also  had  other  today  this  ship  Is  one  of  the  best  touch  with  the  skipper,  who  in  good  sailors  whose  names I remem­ turn  got  in  touch  with  shore  and  ber  only  as  Whitey,  Blackie  and  4 4 4 told  the  agent  to  have  a  mechanic  other  nicknames.  We  had  a  good  come  and fix  it  as  soon  as  we  payoff  in  Frisco.  Training School docked.  The  agent  there  was  really  on  the  We  docked  at  night,  and  evei­y­ Is a Great Idea ball.  body  went  ashore  and  promptly  To the Editor:  By  the  way,  I  Here's one fellow  who thinks  the  forgot  about  the  machine.  Some­ was  married  De>  time  during  our  layover  this  me­ SIU really hit  it on  the head  when  chanic  comes  on  board  and  pro­ cember  22  i  n  it  opened  the  training  school  in  Yuma,  Arizona,  ceeds  to  operate.  New  York. From  what  I've read of  which  I  think  the setup  in  the LOG, it  looks  just  When  I  came  aboard  late  at  will  be  news  to  about ideal  for  any  OS who is  am­ night, I found  that you  could  hard­ many  of  my  ly  walk  through  the  starboard  al­ Midgett  bitious  to  better  himself.  friends  all  I  know  what  I'm  talking  about,  leyway.  This  mechanic  had  the  I'm  now  in  Wilmington, Calif., over.  Golden  City galley  force going  and  all  torn  apart  and  scat­ full  blast  on  holiday  meal,  because  I'm  one  of  the  unfortu­ machine  ready to  ship out  again. This might  tered  up  and  down,  along  with  an  nates  who  went  through  the  Mari­ »  4^  steward  Piccerelii  le  slicing  odd  assortment  of  tools  and  so  be  my  last  trip  for  some  time  turkey  as second  cook  Ritcher  time  Commission  mill  down  at  forth.  Looking  this  guy  over,  1  though,  as  I  intend  to  beach  my­ Sheepshead  Bay  during  the  last  Operation Gala and  chief  cook  Lamb  (wear­ saw  he  had  mud  on  his  shoes  self  here  if  all  goes  well  on  my  ing  apron)  turn  to  grilling  war. It  was  pretty hard down there  which,  in  itself,  didn't  make  me  shoreside, job.  to find where  the seamanship came  Welcomes 1952 steaks.  suspicious.  (It was  the faint  aroma  I  would  like  to  mention  the  in, in the middle  of  the close order  To  the  Editor:  agent  here  in  Wilmington as a good  of  cow  manure  that  did  it.)  feeding  vessels  among  our  SIU­ drill and all  the other nonsense the  for  settling ^beefs  and  other  On  D­Day  (Dec.  31)  at  H­Hour  contracted  ships.  brass  thought  up  for  us  poor  guys  Well, I decided to  think  no  more  guy  union  affairs.  As*  I've  sailed  with  (midnight),  the  crew  of  the  SS  in'our  monkey suits,  about  it  and  hit  the  sack.  Upon  John  B.  Kulukundis  invaded  a  You  can  always find  the steward  Down  there  it  took  them  weeks  awakening  next  morning,  I  found  him,  I  know  him  as  a  good  ship­ tremendous spread set out by stew­ there at  mealtime giving a helping  and  weeks  before  we  could  get  two  things  happening;  we  were  at  mate  as  well  as  a  good  agent.  . ard  Jimmie  Hadzicostas.  Jimmie  hand  to  the  messmen,  dishwasher  through,  to  say  nothing  of  costing  sea  on  our  way  to  Europe  and  The  weather  out  here  has  been  outdid  himself  by  baking  a  huge  or  cooks.  He  always  says,  "If  we  the  taxpayers  (that's  you  and  nie)  some  guy  was  yelling  his  head  off  everything but  nice.  It's been  very  cold.  Even  though  the  sun  was  cake,  and  with  the  help  of  his  got  it  you  can  have  it,  and  if  we  hunk  of  dough. The  way  that  the  wa.shing  machine  shining  very  brightly  it  was  cold  capable  crew  messman  Henry  don't  have  it  we'll  see  if  we  can  a sizeable  the SIU  has, it  set  up  it's all  busi­ didn't  work  right.  The first  one  (Harry)  Semon,  utility  Jack  "Red"  get  it.  Nothing's  too  good  for  the  ness and  no  baloney,  and from  the  was  okay  with  me,  but  Uie  second  for  the  Rose  Parade.  Several  things  w ere  changed  Sheppard  and  salon  messman  Jim­ SIU."  looks of  things,  won't cost  the men  I  found  hard  to  believe.  while  I  was  away,  one  being  the  mie  Cella,  all  of  whom ' served,  You  can  never  hear  anyone  a  cent  and  the  Union  very  little.  went  through  the  passageways  and  complain  about  the  chief  cook's  It's  easy  to  see  now  why  the  SIU  The machinist was  called to make  change  in  dues.  I  like  very  much  a  thorough  inspection,  and  found  the  idea  of  paying  every  quarter.  loudly rang the  bell for  the charge.  cooking  for  we  all  agree  that  we  is  best  in  maritime.  a  tangled  maze  of  wiring  in  back  will  be  very  glad  too  when  the  never,  tasted  any finer  food.  It  is  There was  beer a'plenty and  egg­ George  Kingman  —^some  of  it  baling  wire—and  the  I  vacation  pay  can  be  picked  up  nog  galore  with dainty  sandwiches,  seasoned  to everyone's satisfaction,  dam  machine  would  do  nothing  right  in  the Union  halls.  4  4  4  not  a  hurried  job  of  just  throwing  candy  and  nuts.  The  ship's owner  but  wash  and  rinse  alternately.  It  In  closing,  I  would  like  to  say  sent  a  ­radiogram,  and  the  ship's  everything into  a  pot.  You can  see  Asks Ship Listing wouldn't  spin  dry  or  stop  unless  that  I  have  always  been  very  hap­ officers  came  down  amid  the  in­ that  he  takes  pride  in  the food  he  you  pulled  out  the  plug.  py  I'm, a  member  of  the  SIU.  It  Published in LOG So,  to  make  vasion  to  wish  the  merry­making  cooks.  a  long  story  short,  seems  as  time  moves  along  I  get  crew  a  happy  new  year.  The  second  cook  and  baker  is  To  the  Editor:  we  are  all  out  here  (Le  Havre)  happier  simply  because  every  time  Many  thanks  to  Jimmie  and  all  by  no means  to  be  underestimated.  The  enlargement  of  our  biweek­ washing our  clothes out  of  buckets  I  go  on  a  voyage  I  return  to find  his  gang fior  their  trouble  as  it  His  baking is as  good  as any store­ ly  paper,  THE  SEAFARERS  LOG,  and  cussing  the  agent  at  Lake  conditions  better  and  better.  was  a  very  successful  operation.  bought  pastries,  if  not  better  than  is  a  welcome  development.  In  this  Charles  who  called  such  a  me­ George  L.  Midgett  connection,  I  think  it  would  be  a  chanic.  I  still  think  they  got  it  Tom  Arnold  some.  4  4  4  idea  in  the  interest  of  the  twisted  and  thought  he  said  milk­ We  are  thankful  we  have  good  good  membership  and  their  families  to  Yuletide Cheery 4  4>  4  Union  brothers  like  these  aboard  have a  list  of  every SlU­contracted  ing  machine.  David  H.  Singleton  Thanks to 'Mom' ship.  I think  we can  truthfully say  vessel  the  paper.  You  could  in­ Situation Tiptop that  no  one  was  disappointed  with  clude  in  To  the  Editor:  all  and  outgoing  4  4  4  dinner.  As  it  is  never  ships with incoming  It  is with  great  pleasure  and  de­ their  dates and  destina­ With Topa Topd Christmas  too  late, in  closing we  wish  all our  tions.  Victory^s Crew light  that  patients  at  the  USPHS  To the Editor: i bi'others  a  Happy  New  Year.  Hospital  in  Galveston  take  this  op­ Every  one  of  the  members  wait­ Ship's delegates  ing for  a  job  in  the  hall  would  be  'Spirited' Now Let  it  be  known  that  this  crew  portunity  to  express  their  extreme  really  appreciates  the  fine  job  gratitude  to  Mrs.  Knowlton,  whom  interested  in finding  such  a  list  To  the  Editor:  4  4  4.  turned  out  by  our  stewards  de­ Everyone  on  the  Ames  Victory  we  know  was "Mom," the seaman's  as  I  propose  in  our  papfir.  partment  in  the  way  of  continued  Massmar Skipper Julio  Evans  (Victory  Carriers)  had  a  good  time  friend.  good,  chow  and  especially  our  (Ed. Note: The suggestion is at  Rotterdam,  our  last  port.  Some  Her  undying  faith  and  help  in  Rated Top-Notch welcomed, holiday  dinners.  but unfortunately, is drank  quite  a  bit  but  I  am  glad  to  providing  us  with  candies,  cigar­ To  the  Editor:  not feasible. An A&G newspaper, say  no  one  missed  the  ship  or  ettes and  many other  favors is  well  This  has  been  a  happy  ship  for  We,  the  undersigned,  wish  to  though published at headquarters failed to tui­n  to. On  the whole  this  appreciated.  the  past  seven  months,  since  Cap­ tain  Mumpeton  and  Chief  Mate  state  that  Captain  Dunn  of  the  SS  in New York, we would be unable has  been  a  very  homogeneous  As  I  write this,  I have  on  a  pair  of  bedroom  slippers,  one  of  the  Kuziak  have  been  aboard.  They  Massmar  (Calmar)  is the  best  dog­ to present data concerning all AScG group.  We  had  a  wonderful  Christmas  many  pairs  of  shoes  "Mom"  gave  are among  the  best  officers  in  the  gone  skipper  we  have  ever  sailed  ports. The inaccuracies of the Waterman fleet, giving 100  percent  with—bar  none,  and  there's  few  daily papers which print this in- dinner  and  everyone  got  nice  us  today  for  oim  Christmas  pres­ cooperation  at  all  times.  This  is  of  us  that  have  been  going  to  sea  formation point up the difficulty cards. The old  man's donation  sure  ents.  God  bless  her  and  all  her  a  very  clean  ship  in  all  depart­ for  25 years  or more^  We  have  no  involved, in addition to the prob- helped  to  lift  our spirits.  It's  been  many  friends  who  helped  make  this  possible.  lem of the page space which would rough  and cold  out  here.  ments,  beefs  at  all.  B.  &  Stenfelt  F.  Rodriguex  , ^inc ercwmembcra  be needed.) .Top*  Cttw  ,  4"  3)  e\} ,11?'i  1  4  4  4  •  •   ,'r'd I  ""• I J  • i'i I  �Friday,  JaniuiiT  25,  1952  SEAFARERS  LOG  SIl/  Brotherhood  Not Just a Slogan  Learning to Live  Together Vital  LETTERS  To  the  Editor:  To  the  Editor:  I •  want  to  impress  upon ­  my  Whenever  a  group is  confined  to  brothers  the  outstanding  accom­ a  certain  area,  that  place  becomes  plishments  made  by  the  SIU  in  their  little  world.  The  person  who  To  the Editor:  its  short  history.  Few  have  ever  To  the  Editor:  has  gotten  along  with  others  be­ To  the  Editor:  It is  hard  for some  of  us to  real­ fore  he came  with  us,  will also  get  taken  the  time  to  analyze  them­ A  few  of  us  on  the  Royal  Oak  I was  just reading  the new  LOG.  ize  that  conditions  aboard  ship  are  along  here. People  are  people  any­ selves  as  Seafarers  and  their  se­ (Cities  Service)  have  experienced  curity  for  life  when  the  grey  You  see,  it's  a  little  old  when  I  the relief  offered  by a  dentist down  not  the  same  as  they've  always  where  you find  them.  tinge  starts  to  show  around  the  get  it  as  everyone  at  home  reads  near  the  CS  refinery  in  Lake  been.  Most  of  us  take  it  for  The  character  whose  code  i%  it  and  these  air  force  mail  rooms  that  people  going  to  sea  temples.  Charles.  We  thought  that  there  granted  have  always  had  the  conditions  "myself  alone"  will  soon find  that  For  one  thing,  the  word  are  a  little  slow.  might  be  other  Seafarers  who  But  the  new  LOG  is  tops  with  and  wages  we  now  enjoy.  This  is  those  around  him  will  protect  "brotherhood"  is  something  you  might  need  him  as  there»  is  no  certainly  not  the  case.  The  good  themselves  from  his  unethical  ac­ me—more  news  and  a  little  of  can  feel  in  the  atmosphere  when­ marine  hospital  nearby  they  could  conditions  and  wages  we  have  are  tions.  The  results  are  that  he  will  *. ever  you  enter  everything  covered.  go  to.  be  placed  apart  and  left  to  him­ If  any  of  my  old  buddies  can  an  SIU  hall,  We  had  some  work  done  with  no  the  result  of  a  series  of  hard­ self.  It's  easy  to  imagine  how  un­ stilt  write,  I  would  like  to  hear  know every  agent  fuss or  red  tape.  Emergencies  are  fought  battles  by  men  with  a  will  from  Boston  to  from  them.  My  last  ship  was  the  taken  care  of  without  appointment  for  a  better  way  of  life  for  sea­ happy  you  would  be,  should  you  find  yourself  in  this  position.  Seattle  and  lean  Choctaw  (Waterman).  I  can't  say  on  Sunday  and  hblidays  and  the  farers.  much for  the Air  Force as the food  There  are  several  small  actions  The  strength  of  the  Union  is  in  assure  you  that  office is fully equipped with modern  its  membership  and  its  choice  of  that  can  be  performed,  by  each  there  is  never  and  pay  is  not  so  hot.  I came  into  apparatus.  any  favoritism  the  SIU  in  December  '45  and  will  The  "doc" is  H.  J. Guidry,  DDS,  competent  officials.  The  SIU  has  one  to  help  in  keeping,  not  only  shown  to  any­ be  glad  when  I  can  get  out  and  222  West  Thomas,  Sulphur,  La.  a  membership  which  is  willing  to  yourself,  but  your  shipmate  happy.  come  back  to  sea.  make  personal  sacrifices  to  attain  Give  a  pleasant  "good  morning"  one.  If  any  of  the  boys  are  tiiinking  The  phone  is 8212.  and  you'll  probably  get  a  pleasant  You  register  Porter  Wm.  Calefato  better things for  all.  Officials of  a  one  in  return.  Should  you  not  get  Union  like  ours  are  going  to  be  and  ship  when  of  coming  into  the  air  force,  all  I  sure  that  new  men  coming  in  are  one,  well!  That  is  the  character  your  time  comes.  All  agents  and  can  say  is—they're  cracking  up!  Pfc.  H.  A.  Wiltshire  an  asset  to  the  Union  before  they  I'm  talking  about!  The  one  thing  patrolmen  are  ready  night  or  day  AF  13416976  are granted  full  membership.  This  certain  is  that  you  were  in  line.  to help  you on  your vessel  or to  be  3767  Stud.  Sq.  brings  up  a  question:  "Are  we  as  The  next  morning  make  it  a. point  hospitalized  when  needed.  The  Sheppard  AFB,  Texas  To  the  Editor:  individuals  an  asset  or  a  liability  to  give  him  an  even  more  pleasant  Seafarers  have  a  code  that  could  t  it  3)  easily  be  termed  a  bill  of  rights.  I want  to  thank  everyone  at  the  to  the  Union?"  Think  about  it,  greeting.  By  so  doing  you  may  re­ mind  him  that  he's  among  decent  Their  way  of  life  is  dictated  by  LOG for  the  job  well done  in your  brothers.  brothers.  Nobody  is  a  sissy  by  be­ Uphold  Pacts  no  one.  We  are  always  ready  to  new  issues.  They  call  for  a  great  help  the  underdog  secure  an  deal  of  work  and  money,  and  we  One­of  our  most  important  du­ ing  polite  and  conscious  of  the  American  standard  of  living  and  To  the  Editor:  members  of  the  SIU  should  be  ties  as  members  of  this  Union  is  othei', fellow's  rights.  As  we  go  to  good  working  conditions.  Take  Since  the last  letter to  the  LOG  very  proud  of  our  leaders  because  upholding  our  contracts.  One •  of  breakfast, a  good  word to the mess­ time  out  sometime  to  notice  the  about  the  Seapearl  (Colonial),  they  all  work  very  hard  to  give  us  the  worst  violations  of  our  con­ man  will  get  you  better  service  plaques  from  ­ other  unions  that  many  strange  things  have  hap­ the  best.  tract  is  working  overtime  and  not  and  he  will  also  take  pleasure  your organization has  helped finan­ pened.  Personally, I'm  always eager  and  putting  in  for  it.  If  an  officer  on  serving  you.  Thanks  and  please  cially  and  with  moral  suport  to  The  captain  hasn't  had  a  ship  ready  to show  off  to  everyone  not  a  ship  asks  you  to  do  some  job  are  polite  words  that  will  go  a  get  them  to function  properly.  before  and  if  the  Coast  Guard  has  acquainted  with  SIU  ways  what  a  which should  be overtime  as a  per­ long  way  to  show  your  apprecia­ We  have  the  best  and  most  en­ anything  to  do  with  it  he  won't  great  union  we  have.  sonal  favor, don't  do  it.  tion.  Some  may  think  these  cour­ lightening  paper in the trade  union  have  another  one  either. He  seems  Right  now  I'm  In  the first  place  if  he  were  a  tesies  are  unnecessary,  but  try  world,  tops  among  them  all.  Our  to  think  that  he  can  take  anyone's  taking  it  easy  Union  man  he  would  not  ask  you  them  and  you  will  see  how  well  job  security,  wages  and  working  papers  and  keep  them  as  long  as  here  in  Rotter­ to  violate  your  contract.  Second­ they  work.  conditions  are  surpassed  by  no  he  likes.  When  we  went  up  to  get  dam  for  the  last  ly,  he  is  certainly  not  thinking  of  Help  Others  maritime  union  anywhere.  three  weeks  with  your  welfare  or  he  would  not  ask  them  he  raised  all  kind  of  a  com­ For  myself,  I never  intend  to  re­ motion  and  wanted  to  know  why  you  to  jeopardize  your  livelihood  While  you  are  performing  your  the  family.  And  tire  my  book  in  the  SIU  even  we  didn't trust  him.  We finally  got  believe  me,  my  in  such  a  manner.  One  of  the  duties,  do  the  best  you  can  and  do  though  I  may  get  to  the  stage  of  them  back  after  asking  for  them  wife  and  kids are  belt  ways  to  avoid  this  is  to  study  your ^share  if  the  other  fellow  is  life  when  I cannot  gq  to sea. When  three  or  four  times.  100  percent  SIV  the  working  rules  for  the  capacity  stuck. He  may  not outwardly  thank  I  get  to  the  Great  Divide,  I  pre­ too.  As  soon  as  in  which  you  are  sailing.  you,  but  don't  worry  about  appre­ Just to give  you  an idea, how  the  fer to  cross  it  as  a  Seafarer.  the  LOG  arrives  Overtime  and  time  off  have  no  ciation.  At  coffee­time  get  an  ash­ captain  gets  along  with  everyone,  Caspar  James  R.  Porter  over  a  period  of  six  months  we've  at  home  they  relationship.  The  working  rules  tray  or  some  receptacle  for  ashes  i  4  had  23  replacements  here^  In  the  grab  it,  and  right  away  start  ask­ in  our  agreement  are  laid  down  and  cigarette  butts.  Don't  throw  opinion  of  the  crew  this  would  ing  questions  so  they  can  spin  big  for  us  to follow  and  not  change as  them  on  the  deck.  Pick  up  used  it  suits  our  fancy  for  the  time.  cups  and  place  them  in  the  sink.  have  been  a  better trip  if  the  cap­ yarns  for  their  friends.  Having  had  the  pleasure  to  sail  Help  to keep  the ship  clean, for  as  I get  a  kick  out  of  that. Besides,  tain  could  have  been  among  the  the  paper  is  really  good  anyway,  with  several  charter  members  of  long  as  you  are  here,  it's  your  first  replaced.  To  the  Editor:  If  someone'wants  to  go  to  the  and  has  plenty  of  good  reading  our  Union  on  the  SS  Paoli  (Cities  home.  Because  you  don't  have  to  I'm  back  at  my  "alma  mater"  Service),  I  have  heard  these  old­ clean  up,  think  about  the  fellow  doctor  he  looks  at  them  and  tells  matter,  witch  is  what  counts.  again—^the  Steel  Seafarer.  It  was  timers  tell  of  the  extremes  they  who  must.  Put  yourself  in  his  And  now  that  we  have  our  new  with  Isthmian  in  '46  and  *47  that  them  there  isn't  anything  wrong  headquarters  running  full  speed,  had  to  go  to  sometimes  to  get  place.  Consider  his  side,  and  you  I got  my  "passport"  to  the  heaven  with  them.  When  we  were  in  San­ our  welfare  plan  well  organized,  things  as  they  are  today.  We,  as  inay  begin  t'o  understand  how  tos  a fireman  went  to  the  doctor  on  4th  Avenue,  Brooklyn.  the  best  wages,  and  all  of  this  good  Union  men,  are  duty  bound  wrong  you  are.  And  what  a  change  has  been  for  a  blood  test  and  when  he  re­ topped  by  a  good  vacation  plan,  I  to  uphold  this  contract  the  old­ turned  for  the  results  there  was  The  individual  who"  can  only  »  made;  all  for  the  good,  of  course.  feel  like  a  big  happy  old  salt  who  timers  fought  so  long  and  hard  criticize  others  is,  nine  times  out  The  only  thing is  they  are  feeding  the  captain's  hat  and  coat  in  the  has  reached  the  end  of  his  big  for.  of  ten,  most  imperfect  himself.  us steaks,  duck  and chicken  all the  waiting  room.  Then  he  heard  the  dream.  I'm  sure  plenty  of  Sea­ Robert  Williams  captain  tell  the  doctor  that  it  cost  The  one  who  is  continually  com­ time  and  we  have  only  had  good  4­  4  4>  "over  $500  to fly  this  man  back  to  farers  feel  the  same  way  too.  plairiing  about  others  should  stop  •   old  grits  three  times.  Many  thanks again  for the  LOG.  for  a  moment  and  examine  him­ This sure  is  the  ship for  the  OT  the  states and  the company  doesn't  I'll  soon  be  shipping  out  again  to  have  that  kind  of  money." So,  the  self.  Believe  me,  he'll find  a  lot  boys,  and  we  will  bring  her  in  fireman  didn't  get  off.  The  same  enjoy  a  good  SIU  ship.  to  criticize  there.  Nobody  is  per­ like  a  yacht.  Frank  Caspar  To  the  Editor:  fect.  But  all  can  try  to  improve  Tell  Grover  Whalen,  the  Wacs,  thing  happened  in  Curacao  only  I  4>  4>  4>  Youngsters  ought  to  be  glad  to  themselves.  Waves and  the Girl  Scouts to stand  hadn't  said  anything  about  getting  sail  the  sea  nowadays.  They  have  ­  Allan  Lake  by.  In  case  the  Girl  Scouts  are  off.  When  I  walked  into  the  doc­ their  own  messroom,  messboys,  busy,  have  them  send  their  big.  tor's  office  he  said  I  guess  you  4.  4.  4.  clean  quarters,  a  decent  bed  and  want  to get  off.  I knew  right away  sisters.  other facilities.  There are  no bugs,  someone  had  been  talking  to  him.  A.  W.  "Saint"  Claude  To  the  Editor:  fleas  or  rats  to  share  their  rooms.  No  Coffee  Pot  Say,  that  new  SIU  hall  in  In  days  past,  there  was  neither  4"  J"  4­ We  have  been  without  a  coffee­ Brooklyn  is  really'something!  And  o V e r t i  e  nor  time  back.  You  pot  for  over  three  months.  Every  the  cafeteria  really  has  'em  all  worked  sunrise  to  sunset,  usually  To the  Editor:  time  the  steward  put  it  in  on  the  beat.  I'm  up  from  Mobile^  off  the  starting  at  4  AM  and  winding  up  I  have  been  at  the  USPHS  hos­ list  the  captain  marked  it  off.  I  Beauregard  (Waterman),  and  be­ at  8  PM.  There  was  no  coffee­ pital  in  San  Juan  for  one  week,  To the  Editor:  lieve  me,  Morrison's  was  never  asked  the  captain  about  the  coffee­ time;  your  life  was  run  whatever  and  because .of  an operation  I must  Everything's running  pretty  well  pot  in  Curacao. He said he couldn't  like  this.  way  the  old  man  and  bucko  mate  have, I  shall be  a  on  the  Venore  (Ore)  as  she  chugs  get  any  so  I  told  him  I  knew  bet­ The  whole  set­up  arid  the  chow  wanted  it.  You'd  work  for  almost  resident  here  for  through  the  Canal  Zone.  ter  because  I had  seen one  uptown.  sure  made  a  hit  with  me.  The  four  more.  I  We've  got  one  man  on  the  ship  This  got  him  mad  so  he  sent  the  building  itself,  well,  that's  some­ no  pay  and  get  salt  horse  bones  would  like you  to  though  who  has tried  in every  way  chief  engineer  out  looking  for  one  thing  you  gotta  see  to  believe  and  for  food.  You  couldn't  even  be  a  know  what  a  he  could  think  of  to  prevent  a  and  he  couldn't find  one  either.  believe  you  me,  I  didn't  listen  to  performer.  Now  you  live  better  wonderful  place  Union meeting this trip.  The mem­ Next  the  three  of  us  went  to  the  those  tall  tales  from  the  fellows  than  Joe  Stalin  himself.  this  is.  The  doc­ bers  believe  they  know  who  it  is  dealer  and  the  captain  bought  one.  shipping  out  of  New  York  before.  I  read  in  the  LOG  where  some  tors  and  nurses  and  will  give a  complete  report on  When  we  got  back  to the  ship,  the  But  this  joint's  got  them  all  beat.  of  the  men  talked  about  their  longest  trips  running  three  to  six  are  the  best  I  this  bird  to  the  boarding  patrol­ pot  ended  up  on  the  bridge  and  The  n d w  layout  of  the  LOG  months.  In  the  old  times,  we)  have  ever  been  man.  we  got  the  old  one,  naturally.  rates  high  praise  too.  My  Wife  with.  The  The  steward's  department  on  The  American  consul makes him­ can't  put  it  down  until  she  prac­ shipped  for  round  trips  of  up  to  Utz  grounds,  which  here  has  done a fine  job,  the  mem­ self  scarce  when the Seapearl pulls  tically  wipes  the  print  off  the  three  years  at  15­20  dollars  a  bers  feel,  considering  what  they  into  Curacao,  but  who  can  blame  pages.  But  I'm  not  letting  her  month.  We  had  ­t.  bring  our  own  the inmates  are given  the  freedom  bedding  or  sleep  on  whatever  we  had  to  do  it  with.  The  crew  also  him  for  that.  cheat  on  that  crossword  puzzle,  could find.  I  know.  I  was  on  a  of,  would  put  any  other  marine  hospital  to  shame.  thinks  that  the  two  LOG  deal  for  The .new  third  mate  seems  to  you  can  be  sure  of  that.  each  ship  is  very  good.  Many  think  the  ABs  on  his  watch  are  Some  of  the  boys  who  have  fourmaster,  the  Dirigo,  in  1912,  Every  other  night  movies  are  thanks.  messboys  because  he­has  them  known  me  since  I  joined  the  SIU  from  Baltimore  to  Seattle  around  shown, and  the  food  is  better  than  Charles  Hauger  average.  In  shoft,  all  seamen  make  lemonade  for  him.  They  back  in  1947  may  be  interested  to  Cape  Horn.  (Ed.  Note:  Three  copies  of  the  didn't  say  anything  about  but  put  know  I  just  got  my  license  as  a  Best  wishes  to  all  our  brothers.  should  be  proud  of . this institution  John  G.  Holm  LOG  are  airimiled  to  each  ship  in  for  overtime.  We're  waiting for  third  assistant  and  expect  to  be  which  is  at  their  disposid  here  in  (Ed.  Note:  Brother  Holm  hnowa­ Puerto  Klco.  heginning  this ^issue,.  It  had  been  the fireworks  to  start.  going  out  with  the  Steel  Worker.  whereof  he  speaks.  Now  75,  he's,  boosted  to two  just  last  monlh.)  Clayton  Conley  Jack  Richard  Utx  J.  w.  Little  been  sailing  since  he  was  14.)  U nion Newcomers  Must Measure Up  LOG Scores Hit  Dentist at  Lahe  For SIU  Airman  Charles Fills  In  SIU Benefits Like  Dream Come True  Seapearl Voyage  Not His Oyster  /• ­ ,  r'.^'  isthmian Far Cry  From the Old Days  Old Seaman Has  Advice  for Tyros  Little Says New  Hall Is Big Hit  n­'  m  W[C­ 0:'  Chow on Venore  Not Bad  At  All  Sees PB Hospital  BeaMly Good Deal  I  'f^y  f:  ^93)'  �¥»ge  Twenty­oil*  SEAFARERS  LOG  Friday,  laniiaiT  2S,  1952  = THE  (Editor's Note: With the opening of the training school in N. Y. headquarters, this column trill begin carrying information which is useful in qualifying seamen for higher ratings. The information in the column will be similar to the material in the school's classroom work. If there are any questions you want answered on these matters, send them in to the LOG, do "On The Job.") t  4"  iS"  Part  of  the  examination  for  a  lifeboat  ticket  consists  of  questions  designed  to  test  the seaman's  familiarity  with  the  required  contents of  the  boat  and  handling  of  such  contents.  The  minimum  equipment  re­ quired  in  a  lifeboat  on  ocean­going  vessels,  Irrespective  of  size  is  as  follows;  (1)  One bailer  (this is a scoop with  a handle  and is not  to be  confused  with  a  bucket).  (2)  At least  two  boathooks, minimum  length  eight feet  and  IV^  inches  in  diameter.  (3)  A  galvanized  iron  bucket,  minimum  two­gallon  capacity,  with  attached  lanyard.  (4)  A  compass  and  mount­ ing,  which  usually  comes  attached  in  a  small  box.  (5)  Distress  signals,  consisting  of  the  following:  12  red flares  in  a  watertight  containeri  and  four  orange  smoke  cans  in  a  watertight  con­ tainer.  These have more  recently  been packed together in  a small brass  container  as a  combined  "day  and  night  distress signal."  The  day  sig­ nal  is  the smoke  can,  which  has a  watertight  cap  with  a  ring and  wire  set in  it.  The wire  has to  be  pulled and  the can  thrown  into the  water  where  it  will  burn  one­half  hour,  giving  off  yellow  smoke.  The  night  signal  is  the  red  flare,  which  is  a  phosphorus  cart­ .meeci  ridge  set  on  a  wooden  holder  stick.  The  end  of  the  cartridge  is  taped  over.  When  the  tape  is  re­.  moved  a  piece  of  emery  cloth  will  be  found  under­ neath  it.  Rubbing  the  emery  cloth  over the flare  will ignite it.  Care should  be taken  to hold  the flare  over  the  side  of  the  boat  at  full  arm's  length  to  avoid  serious  bums from  the  phosphorus.  (6)  Parachute flares.  These  are  night  distress  signals  of  a  different  type  and  12  of  them  are  required.  They  are  packed  in  a  watertight  container  with  a  Very  pistol.  The shells  are about  IVi  inches in  diam­ eter,  six  inches  long  and  cannot  be" more  than, three  years  old.  They  are  inserted  in  the  barrel  and  the  gun flred  straight  up  in  the  air  at  full  arm's  length  to  minimize  recoil.  The  shell  reaches  the  top  of  its  climb  about  100­500  feet,  explodes,  and  a  small  parachute  emerges  with  a flare  attached,  which  drifts slowly  downward.  (7)  A  ditty  bag,  which  is  a  canvas  bag  containing  sailmaker's  palm,  needles,  sail  twine,  marline  and  marlinspike.  There  is  usually  a  piece  of  beeswax  for  the  needles.  (8)  Two enameled  drinking cups.  (9)  A  Coast­Guard  approved flash­ light  with  three  cells  and  an  extra  bulb  carried  in  the  bottom.  This  gives  both  blinker and steady signals.  (10)  Two hatchets  with lanyards  attached,  one  at  each  end  of  the  boat.  (11)  A  gallon  of  illuminating  oil,  which  can  be  kerosene,  mineral  oil,  whale  oil, etc.  (12)  A  lantern  that  will  burn at  least  nine  hours.  13)  A  lifeline  is  required,  properly  secured  to  the  boat.  It  should  be  not  less  than  twelve  threads  and  should  be  secured  to the  gunwale  at  three­foot  intervals with  a  seine float  in  each  bight.  (14)  Two  spare  life  preservers in  addition  to  those  worn  by  each  passenger.  (15)  One  or  more  lockers, located  under  the thwarts  for  storing  equipment  and  supplies.  The  remainder of  the required  items,  which  will  be discussed  in  de­ tail  in  our  next  issue,  are:  (16)  A  mast  and  sail  with  proper  gear  for  same,  a  proper  cover.  (17)  A  box  of  friction  matches.  (18)  A  single  banked  complement  of  oars,  two  spare  oars  and  steering  oar.  (19)  A  painter.  (20)  Plugs  and  bilge  pumps.  (21)  Two  pounds  of  provisions  per person.  (23)  One and  a half  sets of  row locks  attached  by  separate  chains.  (24)  One  rudder  and  tiller.  (25)  A  sea  anchor  of  approved  type.  (26)  One  gallon  container  of  storm  oil.  (27)  One  quart  can  of  drinking  water  per  person  in  approved­type  sealed  cans.  (28)  Two  signaling  mirrors  of  approved  type.  Watch  next  issue  for further  ex­ planation  of' these  items including  a  discussion  of  the functions  of  the  sea  anchor.  i. ^ During  the  war,  there  were  several  other items  required  in  the life­ boats,  including .charts,  blankets,  first­aid  kits  if  anybody  was  wound­ ed,  a fishing  kit,  chocolate  bars,  cigarettes,  pemmican  and  other  sup­ plies  designed  for  wartime  use.  These  have  now  been  eliminated  although  some  ships' lifeboats  might  still be  carrying them  as optional  equipment  Burly  LABOR  ROUND­UP  CG  weather  information  from  Station  NMY,  East  Moriches,  L.  I.,  will  be  discontinued  to  avoid  conflict  with  similar  radiotelephone  and  radiotelegraph  broadcasts  from  New  York,  Boston,  Norfolk  and  Wilmington . . . Cargo runs  from  Hamburg,  Germany,  will  be  resumed  starting  Feb.  8  when  the  Hamburg­American  motorship  Speedwald  inaugurates  the  service  . . . Icebreaking  chores  on  the  Hudson  River,  where  the  ice  is  12­15  inches  thick,  will  be  taken  up  by  the  Coast  Guard  icebreaker  Eastwind,  assisting  the  Gentkm  and  Mahoning,  Talking  Up  A  Raise—The  more  vessels  already  in  the  area.  than  300,000  unionized  telephone  4  4"  4"  workers  in  the  Bell  System  are  A  quicker  and  ultra­modern  connection  between  the  North  Sea  and  going  out  for  "reasonable"  wage  increases  in  contract  talks  getting  Amsterdam  on  the  one  side  and  the  Rhine  and  Meuse  Rivers  on  the  underway  now.  The  Communica­ other  will  get  underway  this  Spring,  probably  by  June.  It  will  enter  tions  Workers  of  America  (CIO)  the  Rhine  at  Tiel  through  the  world's largest  inland  docks . . . Gradu­ has called on  the giant Bell System  ally  breaking  down  the  long  established  British  monopoly  of  Indian  waters, the  New  Delhi  government  has diverted  a considerable  amount  to "accept  present day  facts of  life  of  its  limited  tonnage  to  coastal  trade, cutting  by  95%  the  number  of  in  labor relations"  and  deal  peace­ British  ships  In  its  ports.  ably  with  the  Union.  The  CWA  4  4  4)  ran  a  nationwide  strike  in  1947  for  six  weeks  when  it  was  an  in­ An  indictment  has  been  handed  down  against  Captain  Franklin  B.  dependent  union,  and  had  another  Weaver  of  Isbrandtsen's  Flying  Trader  on  manslaughter  charges  aris­ strike  in  1950  against  part  of  the  ing  out  of  the fatal  shooting  of  William  Harvey,  utility  cook,  while  at  Bell  System,  which  lasted  11 days.  sea.  The  skipper  has  pleaded  "self­defense" in  the  shooting,  although  crewmembers  assert  Harvey  was  deliberately  shot  and  killed  while  Guessing  The  Pattern  —  While  handcuffed  .  . •  The  Alcoa  Pilgrim  carried  Dr.  William  Beebd  to  the  Wage  Stabilization  Board  Trinidad  this  month  where  the  naturalist  will  conduct  botanical  and  ponders the delicate issues, guesses  zoological  research.  are flying  fast and furious as to the  4  4)  4)  amount  of  a  wage  increase  which  One  of  the  world's  largest  cargo­carrying  windjammers,  the  f^ur­ will  be  recommended  in  the  steel  masted  German  bark  Pamir  buiit  in  1905,  ran  into  a  North  Sea  gale  dispute.  The  latest  quoted  figure  200  miles off  the  English  coast  and  was  last  reported  in  considerable  is  15  cents  an  hour.  Just  how  trouble.  She was carrying  45 boy  sea cadets,  trainees for the  merchant  authoritative  these  estimates  are  marine ... A  record  total  of  aliens  deported  last  week  aboard  the  nobody  knows  until  the  WSB  Satumia  included  many  seamen  and  stowaways  who  illegally  entered  speaks  its  piece,  but  it  is  certain  the  US . . . Two  research  vessels  will  shortly  begin  a  four­month  trip  that  the  recommendation  will  be  to study equatorial currents between  West Africa  and the South  Ameri­ the  basis  for  a  new  national  wage  can  coast  which, it  is hoped,  will  yield  information  on  the  "birthplace  pattern.  of  the  Gulf  Stream."  ^  ^  $  ­4  4)  %  Still  In  The  Army—Few  people  A  persistent  fire  which  refused  to  die  was  again  threatening  a  realize it, but  the nation's railroads  are  still  being  run  by  the  US  cargo  of  explosive  chemicals  aboard  the  British  cargo  ship  City  of  Army,  and  railroad  workers  are  Lichfield.  Firemen  used  up  the  book  of  fire  fighting  devices  to  stem  under  the  jurisdiction  of  the  mili­ the  blaze,  even  flooding  the  ship  with  20,000  gallons  of  water,  the  tary.  The  Army  seized  the  roads  vessel's  safety  limit.  Three  days  later,  stevedores  reported  the  fire  in August, 1950, to head off  a strike  was  still  on  in  the  lower  portion  of  the  hold  ... An  ambitious  pro­ call  by  four  of  the  rail  brother­ gram  involving  a  five­year  expenditure  of  $30,000,000  will  be  under­ taken  by  Flota  Mercante  Grancolonibiana,  one  of  the  largest  shipping  hoods.  Now  the  Order  of  Railway  Conductors  is  asking  the  Army  to  operators  in  Latin  America.  Plans  call  for  13  new  cargo­passenger  put  a  12V4  cent  wage  increase,  ships.  The  company  will  also  soon  extend  its  service  to  the  US  west  retroactive  to  last  March, in  effect  coast.  4  4  4.  for  30,000  of  its  members.  The  The  Atlantic  command  of  MSTS  has  announced  a  new  policy  re­ increase  has  been  already  agreed  on  by  the  railroads  but  has  been  garding  secrecy  on  incoming  vessel  movements  whereby  arrival  times  held  up  because  of  a  dispute  of  Navy transports and  privately­owned  vessels operated for  the agency  between  the  union  and  the  com­ will  be  made  public  within  three  days  of  US  ports.  Previously  only  transports  carrying  DP's  were  allowed  to  reveal  arrival  times ... A  panies  over  working  rules.  new  French  luxury  liner,  the  20,300­ton  Flandre,  will  enter  North  Atlantic  service  this  Summer,  replacing  the  veteran  liner  DeGrasse.  Aid  For  Insurance  Strikers  —  New  ­Jersey  AFL  leaders  have  She  will  have  cruising  speed  of,. 23 knots  and  make  the crossing  from  discussed  a  one  day  stoppage  of  Le Harve  and Southhampton  to  New  York  in  six  days.  100,000  AFL  members  in  North  4  4  4.  Jersey  in  a  public  demonstration  The  British  Guiana  Waterfront  Workers  Union  reached  a  satisfac­ of  support  for  striking  agents  of  tory settlement  with  major  shipping  agents  in  Georgetown  following a  the Prudential Insurance Company.  one­day  strike  which  netted  the  longshoremen  a  14  percent  pay  boost  The  recommendation  was  made  at  . . ,  Employees  at  the  Puget  Sound  Naval  Shipyard  in  Bremerton,  a  meeting  of  1,000  union  officials  Wash.,  netted  a  bonanza  when  a  drydock  was  pumped  dry  in  prepara­ in  Newark.  To suit  the  action,  the  tion  for repairs  on  a  USN  cruiser.  Between  20 and  50  tons of  herring  entire  group  paraded  through  made a  layer over  a foot  deep on  the drydock  floor when  the operation  downtown  Newark  and  joined  the  was  over.  Every  handy  container  in  the  area  was  utilized  to  scoop  picketline  in  front  of  the  com­ up  the  finny  ocean  refugees.  pany's  home  office.  4  4  4)  Camera  Conscious—California's  Machinists  Non­Partisan  Political  League  is  going  for  TV  in  a  big  way.  They  have  arranged  for  a  weekly  television  program  which  will  feature  a  series  of  documen­ taries  on  important  issues.  The  show  will  be  shown  in  the  west  coast  cities  of  San  Francisco,  Los  Angeles  and  San  Diego  on  Tues­ day  evenings.  4  4  4.  Taxicab  operators  in  Uelsingfors,  Finland,  will  be  sporting  600  brand  new  Checker  cabs  for  the  Olympic  Games  this  Summer.  The  first  shipment  of  60  is  en  route  to  Finland,  which  will  be  the site  of  the  international  competition,  to  help  solve  the  local  transportation  problem  . . . Japan  and  Indonesia  will  undertake  a  joint  survey  of  sunken  Nipponese vessels in  the latter's  waters.  The  hoped­for salvage  operation  centers  around  some  17  ships  with  gross  tonnage  of  50,000  , . . Meanwhile,  seeking  to  bolster  its  maritime  strength,  Japan  has  reached  agreement  with  40  countries  for  use  of  its  ports  since  the  end  of  World  War  11.  Chile  and  Peru  are  the  latest.  Clearance  of  Japanese  shipping  in  European  ports  will  be  sought  next.  Follow  Burly  Every  iasue  In  The  Seatarers  Loy  �Fare  Twenty­two  SEAFAREkS  LOG  Friday.  Jumary  M.  19S2  WSB Okays Pott.  ...WELFARE BENEFITS..  Ready Back  Pay  REPORT  NO.  20  By  Robert  Matthews,  Asst.  Secretary­Treasurer  Period  covered  by  this  report—Dec. 30­Jan. 12  Cash  on  hand  ;  $209,596.25  US Government  Bodds  754,023.44  Estimated  Accouns Receivable  150,000.00  Hospital Benefits  Paid  in  Period  8,586.00  Total Hospital  Benefits Paid  Since July 1, 1950  111,202.00  Death Benefits  Paid in  Period  16,000.00  Death Benefits Paid Since  July 1, 1950  173,666.66  k  Donald  J.  Bcerd  John  H.  Johnson.,  D.  D.  Kelleya  Leo  H.  Lang  John  MaUoy  Frank  Martin  John  Mayrbat  Sam  McDonald  Thoma  McLees  Davis  McMullen  L.  S.  Osma  W.  A.  Perry  Frank  H.  Post  C.  C.  Presley  K.  Raana  Claude  A. Ray  Basil  F.  Savois  Foster  B.  Shedd  N.  Straton  Fred  O.  SummerUn  J.  P.  Synott  Ernesto  Torres  Horace  H.  Tosted..  Lomie  R.  Tickle  P.  E.  Walsh  Louis  J.  Willis  15.00  30.00  ,  25.00  30.00  15.00  15.00  30.00  30.00  16.00  13.00  15.00  30.00  15.00  16.00  30.00  30.00  30.00  30.00  15.00  30.00  30.00  15.00  30.00  30.00  15.00  30.00  (Continued  from  page  3)  sent  to  the  men  Involved,  but  they  to  all  the  outports  whereby  the  suggest  that , the  men  write  in,  or  men  will  be able  to apply  for their  apply  in  person  if  possible.  checks  as  soon  as clearance  comes  Victory  Carriers:  The  company  will  handle it  in  the same  manner  from  thei, Justice'*l)epartment.  as  unclaimed  wages.  Men  should  Welfare  Delay  One  portion  of  the  contract  yet  come  to  file  claims  personally  in  USPHS  HOSPITAL  Roscoe  Dearman  15.00  to  be  approved  is  that  relating  to  the  company's  office  if  possible  W.  J.  Grey  15.00  STATEN  ISLAND.  N.  Y.  They  expect  to  begin  paying  out  Eddie  Howard  15.00  the  doubled  welfare  contribution;  Edward  Balboa  $30.00  J.  H.  Jones......  45.00  Sam  BaUey  40.00  from  25  to  50  cents  per  day.  This  next  month.  Charles  Lambert  15.00  Joe  Bennett  15.00  Tage  H.  Roslund  15.00  has been  held  up because  the WSB  South  .^tlantic  SS  Co.:  All  pay­ Thomas  Caffrey  30.00  M.  A.  Schmuck  13.00  CarrasquUlo  30.00  is  setting  up  a  separate  panel  to  rolls  are  handled  through  the  Angel  13100  Walter  Chalk  15.00  Harold  WestphaU....  pass upon  welfare plans. The  delay  Savannah  office.  Men  involved  Sture  Christiansson  30.00  $195.00  ConneU  15.00  will  not  affect  the  present  func­ should  contact  that  office  for  fur­ Thomas  USPHS  HOSPITAL  Joseph  Cuellers  30.00  tioning  of  the  Welfare  Plan  which  ther information.  •   PHILADELPHIA.  PA.  Jan  G.  Cummings  15.00  $1,075.00  Yanas  DaUal  30.00  John  Tingle  25.00  will  continue  to  pay  out  existing  Seatrain:  The  company  has  al­ John  P.  Doyle  ­ USPHS  HOSPITAL  230.00  NORFOLK,  VA.  benefits  as  before.  ready made  payments to men  in its  F.  B.  Farina  30.00  USPHS  HOSPITAL  Joseph  FarreU  30.00  William  Armstrong  30.00  While  full  information  has  not  employ.  Those  who  have  left  the  Henry  GALVESTON.  TEXAS  Foy  30.00  Sonny  Ballance  13.00  yet  been  received  from  all  com­ ships  will  have  to  apply  to  the  John  Frenkler  30.00  Kermit  Bymaster  53.00  Charles  H.  Cummings  30.00  30.00  Bernie  Coin....  Donald  Gclbo  13.00  Claude  L.  Davis  lio.OO  panies  as  to  how  they  will  handle  company's  various  office^  to  re­ Roy  40.00  D.  Daifas  M.  Green  13.00  Lester  Peppett  13.00  the  retroactive  pay,  the  following  ceive  payments.  13.00  V.  Psiris...  1.  B.  Grierson  15.00  Charles  Savant  30.00  15.00  W.  Saunders  Golomb..  40.00  Charles  Scherhans  55.00  is .what  has  been  learned  to date;  Triton  Agency:  They  will  send  Murray  ;  53.00  John  Stoiit  Hans  R.  Hanssen  13.00  Ted  Terrington  15.00  Waterman 88 Co.: Full  procedure  a general  notice to  the Union when  Joseph  30.00  Lyndon  G.  Wade  A.  Humphreys  13.00  S.  B.  Tribble  15.00  40.00  60.00  Clarence  C.  Wilburn  not  yet  set  up,  but  all  payments  they  are  ready  to  start  payment,  Roscoe  Hobdy  E.  Jordan  45.00  $233.00 will  be  made  from  the  Mobile  of­ which  will  be  in  about  a  month.  Velton  $235.00  William  D.  Johnson  70.00  VETERANS  HOSPITAL  43.00  fice.  Men  should  apply  at  any  The  men  should  apply  to  their of­ Sylvester  Kettunen  LONG  BEACH,  CALIF.  USPHS  HOSPITAL  Kerstens  13.00  E.  L.  Pritchard  $45.00 SAVANNAH.  GA.  local  office  of  Waterman  which  fice to  collect.  As each  ship which  Charles  OUie  A.  Kisiah  13.00  30.00  30.00  Von  Beverley  wnl  forward  their  application  to  they  handle  is  ready,  the  Union  George  Kitchen  HARBOR  GENERAL  HOSPITAL  13.00  Robert  Larsen  ...r...  43.00  E.  L.  Godges  TORRANCE.  CALIF.  Mobile.  Mobile  will  mail  back  a  will  receive  notice  accordingly.  30.00  Harold  LOht  30.00  J.  T.  Moore  Julius  E.  Parks  $15.00  T.  C.  Musgrovc  53.00  E.  Mattson  15.00  voucher to  the local  office for  pay­ 40.00  Cities Service: Men still on board  Thomas  Kustas  30.00  W.  H.  Titus  VETERANS  ADMINISTRATION  ment  to the  men  involved.  '  15.00  James  Macklin  55.00  John  Travaglini  BRONX.  N.  Y.  40.00  Vernon HOSPITAL.  43.00  L.  T.  McGowan,  Bobin  Line:  Payments  will  be  Cities  Service  ships  will  receive  Perfecto  Mangual  E.  Derry  $15.00  retroactive  pay  checks  at  the  pay­ Vic  MilaAo  ^43.00  ready  by  March  1  for  men­  no  $223.00  Alfred  Mueller  30.00  USPHS  HOSPITAL  15.00  longer  working  on  Robin  Line  off. Others will have checks mailed  Ferrando  Munoz  LEXINGTON,  KY.  USPHS  HOSPITAL  Mattsson  '.  13.00  John  R.  Berwick  ,..$250.00  ships.  Seafarers  should  write  in,  to  their  mailing  addresses.  Should  E.  BRIGHTON,  MASS.  Cyril  J.  Magnan  13.00  USPHS.  HOSPITAL  ....<  45.00  Charles  Collett  or  apply  in  person  to  New  York  some  of  the  checks  come  back,  or  A.  McGuigan  85.00  BALTIMORE,  MD.  John  J.  Munno. ...................  13.00  B.  Conway  30.00  office  with  all  records  of  time  on  should .^the  company  lack  an  ad­ Lawrence  10.00  O'ConneU  85.00  E.  A.  Cooley  43.00  Warner  W.  Albred  dress, they  will hold  the money for  15.00  ship,  Saturday  and  Sunday  work,  Joseph  L.  O'NeU  15.00  N.  G.  DeBaggis  30.00  Thomas  L.  Ankerson  13.00  M.  Perry  13.00  Joseph  H.  FusseU..  33.00  Nelson  W.  Blades  etc.  Other  retroactive  payments  the  men.  The  system  will  begin  George  60.00  Joseph  Prindezis  83.00  Daniel  J.  Hunt  ....'.  43.00  IMmund  Cabinski  at the  end  of  February.  Pedro  DeFranca  15.00  will  be  handled  at  the  payoffs.  William  Quigley  30.00  Chris  Karas  15.00  15.U0  Ray  45.00  John  Kavanaugh  53.00  Donald  DuvaU  Bull  Line: This  company intends  Eastern  Steamship  Co.:  The  James  Theodore  Halenda  15.00 '  Jose  Reyes  121.00  James  R.  Lewis  43.00  Otto  F.  Hay  13.00  to  mail  checks  to  home  addresses.  New  York  office  has  no  informa­ Pedro  Reyes  30.00  William  McKeon  43.00  Frank  P.  Keily  /  30.00  Sergio  Ricera  43.00  D.  B.  Moon  '  13.00  It  is  going  through  its  fleet  in  tion.  Seafarers  should  write  to  Alfonso  Rivera  30.00  40.00  George'  Vourloumis  43.00  Horace  McCurdy  alphabetical  order.  The  Angelina  Mr.  H. T.  Hoffer  at Eastern's Bos­ Pastor  Retoriano  Carl  McKendree  15.00  8­3,00  Edsel  O.  Malcom  15.00  C.  G.  Sails  15.00  $510.00  Charles  Payne  has  been  completed  and  work  4s  ton  office  for  details.  45.00  Earl  F.  Spear  13.00  going  ahead  on  the  Ann  Marie.  Dry­Trans and  Trans  Fuel: They  Stanley  Graham  Puissegur  30.00  Swienckoskl.....  13.00  USPHS  HOSPITAL  James F.  Davia  70.00  Christor  Trambis  30.00  SEATTLE.  WASH.  The  full  list  should  be  finished  will have the money ready in  about  Samuel  Ruperto  Rivera.'  15.00  Vandal  30.00  Francis  I.  Gibbins  45.00 Alfred  B.  Seeberger  within  a  month.  one  week.  15.00  Fernando  Vargas  30.00  15.00 Corrie  J.  Shartzer  13.00  Henry  Watson  30.00  Joseph  R.  Touart  Isthmian:  The  company  expects  Eagle  Ocean:  This  company  has  William  John  Stanley  45.00  Wells  30.oo  $60.00 WUUam  A.  WaUace  to  have  the  payments  ready  in  a  already  paid  the  increase.  30.00  Albert  L.  WUlis  15.00  $2,041.00  month  or  so.  Postcards  will  be  National Navigation:  No date has  USPHS  HOSPITAL  USPHS  HOSPITAL  NEW  ORLEANS.  LA.  jeen  set  yet.  $535.00  SAN  FRANCISCO,  CALIF.  USPHS  HOSPITAL  Frank  P.  Brecfc...  30.00  Alcoa:  No  announced  date  as  to  Carl  E.  Erlckson  100.00  J.  Bryant  15.00  FORT  STANTON,  N.  M.  Gee  Cheng  55.00  Wilson  when  payment  will  begin.  O.  Cara  30.00  Charles  Burton  85.00  Sul  Harb  30.00  James  D.  CardeU  30.00  Frederick  Frennette.'  85.00  Calmar  and  Ore  Line:  Will  be­ Yuan  Bain  Hung  1­5,00  Oliver  Celestlne  30.00  Thomas  Isaksen  ;.... 145.00  Nagel  30.00  J.  H.  Chapellc  gin  mailing  checks  to  home  ad­ George  30.00  Donald  McDonald  83.00  Burley  E.  Nanklvil..  30.00  L.  D.  Cook  45.00  Clarence  D.  Shlvely  85.00  dresses for  men  who  have  paid off  Charles  Robertson  70.00  Stephen  Conner  30.00  Peter  Smith  43.00  ships  already.  Checks  will  go  out  Ted  Thompson  Rogelio  Cruz  30.00  $483.00  45.00  F.  P.  Daugherty  15,00  in  a  few  days.  Those  men  still  on  USPHS  HOSPITAL  Martlno  DeSalvo  30.00  $420.00  Arthur  Fivek  FORT  WORTH.  TEX.  board  will  get  retroactive  money  30.00  USPHS  HOSPITAL  85.00  F.  H.  Garretson  30.00  J.  A.  Ashurst  at  the  payoff  in  Baltimore.  MOBILE.  ALA.  Joseph  P.  Wise  83.00  Henry  C.  Gerdes.../  30.00  Mar­Trade: A  special payroll  has  J.  T.  Buckelew  15.00  Jesee  T.  Green  30.00  $170.00  :  30.00  E.  E.  Gross  30.00  been set up.  The men  now on  ships  Tim  Burke  (Continued  from  page  3)  USPHS  HOSPITAL  will  get  paid  off  at  the  new  scale.  SAN  FRANCISCO,  CALIF.  conducting  a  training  program  for  Silvester  Walker  .".  $60.04  upgrading  of  unrated  personnel so  Those "who  have  already  paid  off  USPHS  HOSPITAL  should  write  into  the  office  and  as  to  meet  all  possible  manpower  MEMPHIS.  TENN.  checks  will  be  mailed  out  to them.  demands  of  its  operators.  VirgU  E.  WUmouth.....  83.00  Orion  Agency: They  will  pay­the  John  B.  Hegarty  83.00  Since  the  SIU  has  enough  men  and  is taking steps  to increase  the  men  upon  personal  application  at  $170.00  supply  of  ratings,  the  Union  ques­ the  office.  Those  on  ships  will  be  SAn,ORS  SNUG  HARBOR  STATEN  ISLAND.  N.  Y.  tioned  the  Maritime  Administra­ taken  care  of  at  the  payoffs.  5bN ORDER FOR THE  WELFARE PLAN TO MAKE  Joseph  Koslusky  $85.00  tion's  plans  for  expansion  of  its  PROMPT PAYMEMT  OH DEATH BENEFITS,^  DEER'S  HEAD  STATE  HOSPITAL  own  training  facilities.  Govern­ SALISBURY:  MD.  • n^E BEHEFICIARY  CARD MUST BE PROPERLY  ment  officials  present  were  told  Michael  J.  Lucas  $85.00  FILLED OUT.  IP YOU HAVEH'T FILLED OUT  that  any  appropriation  of  G  vern­ USPHS  HOSPITAL  MANHATTAN  BEACH,  BROOKLYN,  ment  funds  for  that  purpose  YOUR  BEHEFICIARY  CARD, DO SO IMMED­ N.  Y.  would  be  completely  unjustified  IATELY.  ASK  FOR  IT AT THE A/EXT HALL  Robert  Atmore  60.00  Rupert_ A.  Blake  60.00  in the  light of  the SIU's manpower  YOU HIT.  ClauderF.  Blanks  60.00  surplus.  Edmund  C.  Blosser  60.00  Matthew  Bruno...  60.00  Officials  of  the  administration  Walter  Chalk  45.00  who  were  present  at  the  session  Jack  W.  Dalton.^  60.00  John  J.  DriscoU  60.00  •   acknowledged  the  SIU's  ability  to  John  T. JEdwards  60.00  (Continued  from  page  3)  man  its  contracted  vessels.  Thomas  D.  Ezzell  60.00  J.  Esplnoza  60.00  With  respect  to  the  draft  ques­ Service  at  45  Broadway  for  the  E.  Ferrer  eO.OO  • tion, the  Union  stressed  the  fact  physical  examination.  As  soon  as  Robert  E.  Gilbert  60.00  that  it  had  repeatedly  called  for  a  the  okay  comes  through  on  the  Fred  Grimes  60.00  John  W.  Keenan  '60.00  blanket  deferment  policy  for  all  physical,  the  men  can  go  back  to  Frederick  Landry.  60.00  skilled  seamen  since  the  outbreak  the  Coast  Guard  for  their  lifeboat  James  Lawlor  60.00  David  McUreath  60.00  of  the  Korean  War.  and AB  tests.  Arthur  Lomas  eo.OO  Representatives  of  Selective  Candidates  passing  the  AB  test  Constantlne  Makrls  60.00  George  Moore  60.00  Service  who  were  present  assured  with  one  year's  sea  time  are  en­ R.  A.  Ratcllff  .'  60.00  the SIU  that every  possible consid­ titled  to  a  "blue  ticket."  In  order  G.  E.  Schumaker.......'  60.00  Gustaf  SJoberg  So.OO  eration  would  be  given  to  skilled  to  get  a  "gV­een  ticket"  the  men  Robert  Slzemore  iis.oo  seamen,  provided  the  men  them­ have  to  have  three  years'  dis­ Timothy  Sullivan  60.00  HOSE  BROTHERS  WHOSE CARDS HAVE  Albert  D.  Thompson..  60.00  selves follow  through  on  all  points  charges.  BEEN  IAAPROPFRLY  FILLED OUT  WILL  of  procedure.  (See  story  on  draft  While  work  is  going  ahead  at  $1,630.00  DEATH  BENEFITS  '  FIND THEIR NAMES  IN THE NOTICES  and  Army  releases,  page  2,  this  the  deck  school,  preparations  are  Melvin  Brown  $2,000.00  issue).  COLUMN  OF  THE LO^ f  THE^ SHOULD  Harry  L.  Hendrickson,  Jr..  2,300.00  still  under  way  for  the  courses  of  Albert  N.  Kerns., ..vr.2.500.00  Others  attending  the  conference  instruction  which  will  be  available  SUBMIT  A  NEW CARD ­ CORRECTPY  S'PS, "^1, S™"*  • •   • ..• ...• i.....  2.300.00.  Included  representatives  of  the  for men in  the stewards and engine  Hal  B.  WjlUtoms.....1,500.00  FILLED OUT­ AS SooN AS POSSIBLE,  John  A.  2,300.00  Masters,  Mates  and  Pilots,  AFL,  departments  who  want  to  be  up­ William. J.  Mutpby.  2,500.00,  and  the  Radio  Officers'  Union.  graded.  •  SlU  Raps  Govt  For  Foul­up  On  Manpower  1  P'  ll­''  m  SIU's School  Turns Out 1st  AB  Trainees  $18.000J)0^  "­v;  ­  f  •   .  I  ­  .  �V' ,;;­2ig  Friday,  Janaaiy  25.  19S2  Pa*«  Twenty­thre*  SEAFARERS  LOG  1  ... DIGEST oS SHIPS' MEETINGS ...  OCEANSTAR  (Triton),  Dec.  1—Chair­ compiled  of  needed  .repalri  in  creWa  cate  should  be  made  by  each  delegate  good  order.  A  letter  from  headquarters,  Chairman,  A.  Meglle;  Secretary,  R.  Jsr­ man,  Cliarlla  Copeman;  Secretary,  C.  quarter*  which  is  to  be  presented  to  the  and delivered  to him  or the  secretary.  read  and  posted  on  the  buUetin  board.  bron.  There  was  a  discussion  on  the  Dwyer.  Ship's  delegate  cautioned  the  mate  for  consideration  during  vessel's  brothers  to  leave  all  rooms  clean,  to  stay  in  shipyard.  strip  their  bunks  and  to  turn  in  ail  linen  INEZ  (Bull),  Nov.  12—Chairman,  none  and  to  be  sure  and  be  sober  at  payolT.  givsn;  Secretary,  A.  Collett.  Delegates  CHILORi  (Ore),  Nov.  «—Chairman,  C.  reported  no  beefs.  Captain  gave  ship's  Kellogg;  Secretary,  B.  Zubllck.  Delegates  delegate  a  copy  of  the  new  agreement  reported  no  beefs.  Memorandum  of  and  it  was  read  and  discussed.  Scupper  agreement  was  read  and  discussed.  Re­ in  after end  to  be  put on  repair  list.  The  quest  for  more  windshoots.  List  to  be  water  on  laundry  deck  was  discussed.  PERSONALS  Harry  Guliksen  Get  in  touch  with  J. Stangeland,  121  Broome  Street,  New  York  2,  New  York.  1.  t  Tony  Cornman  Anybody  knowing  of  his  where­ abouts  is  asked  to  get  in  touch  with his  wife, Mrs. Mary  Cornman,  3119  Baldwin  Street,  Los  Angeles  31.  Calif.  t  4"  Don  J.  Peurala  Contact  Benjamin  B.  Sterling,  42  Broadway,  New  York  City.  ^  i  i  t  Charles  Winfrey,  Jr.  Get  in  touch  with your father  at  505  W.  Summit  St.,  Ponca  City,  Oklahoma.  Anyone  knowing  of  his  whereabouts  please  advise,  tit  Ed  Decker  Your  father  has  been  stricken  with  a  heart  attack.  Please  con­ tact  him  at  the  Holy  Family  Hos­ pital  in  Brooklyn.  $1  $1  Bill  Dirlan  Write  A.  D.  Tuck,  c/o  Brook­ lyn  SIU.  i  i  i  Jimmy  iSistronk  Contact  Pedro  Villabol  at  SIU  Brooklyn  headquarters.  tit  William  A.  Mitchell  Your  sister,  Mrs.  Grace  Clark,  is  anxious  to  hear  from  you.  Ad­ dress:  Valley  Road,  Walpole,  NH.  i  i  i  John  T.  Shaw  Important  that  you  get  in  touch  with  your  wife  at  2108  Wilkens  Ave.,  Baltimore  23,  Md.  ^  j;,  Robert  Fink  Anxious  to  hear  from  you.  Get  in  touch  with  me,  c/o  SIU  Brook­ lyn  HaU—Mai  Collins.  t  t  TAINARON  (Actlum),  Novtmbor  S—  Chairman,  Jos*  Ortlguerra;  Secretary,  Charles  C.  Burnetto.  Delegates  have  no  complaints.  Motion  made  and  carried  that  the  ship's  delegates  see  the  captain  concerning  dismissal  of  an  ordinary  sea  man.  Moved  that  each  department  dele,  gate  should  collect  books  from  members  to  present  to  patrolman.  NORTHWESTERN  VICTORY  (Victory  Carriers),  Dec.  9—Chairman,  J.  McBrlde;  Secretary,  C.  Hartman.  Suggestion  made  to  turn  over  the  ship's  fund  to  the  new  crew  when  they  reported  on  the  vessel  and  a  receipt  is  in  order  for it.  SEADREAM  (Colonial),  Dsc.  24—Chair­ man,  Ralph  Williams;  Secretary,  not  given.  Lost  two  men  in  Aruba.  Suggested  that  a  letter  be  written  to  Headquarters  regarding  these  men  and  their  deport­ ment.  The  new  contract  and  its  benefits  were  discussed  and  approved  with  a  vote  of  thanks  for  their  skillful  handling  of  the  contract.  Crewmembers  were  ad­ vised  not  to  play  cards  with  the  officers  and  generaUy  refrain  from  association  with  them  other  than is necessary  for op­ erational  purposes.  SEATRAIN  TEXAS  (Seatrain),  Dec.  21  —Chairman,  F.  Walatka;  Secretary,  E.  .  STEEL  SCIENTIST  (Isthmian),  Nov.  S—  Jonas.  Delegates  reported  no.  beefs  Steward  spoke  about  giving  the  Christ­ mas  dinner  on  Sunday  as  the  ship  wiU  be  in  port  and  a  lot  of  brothers  want  to  go  home.  Everyone  was  asked  to  turn  in  the  soUed  linen.  Chairman,  Kristensen;  Secretary,  J.  Redl­ can. Suggestion  made  to purchase  records  for  ship's  phonograph.  Total  of  S51.55  in  ship's  fund.  A  request  was  made  .for  more  generous  night  lunch.  ROBERT  LOWERY  (Bloomfleld),  Dae.  2  SUZANNE  (Bull),  Dec.  1«—Chairman,  —Chairman,  J.  Pullen;  Secretary,  Hugh  J.  Cochsco;  Secrotary,  A.  Cuagans.  It  Terrlll.  Motion  made  and  seconded  that  was  reported  that  the  mate  was  working  on  the  deck  on  Saturday  and  Sunday  while  the  members  of  the  deck  depart­ ment  were  kept  idle.  A  new  refrigerator  should  be  installed  in  the  crew  pantry  as  the  oae  now  is  in  very  bad  condition.  the  %ecreation  room  be  used  for  that  purpose  only  and  that  no  food  or  salads  were  to be  prepared in  that  room. Motion  made  to  have  all  the  delegates  see  cap­ tain  about  having  the  decks  repaired  and  painted.  MANKATO  VICTORY  (Victory  Caiv  CARROLL  VICTORY  (South  Atlantic),  Dec.  22—Chairman,  none;  Secretary,  A.  riers),  Nov.  22—Chairman,  Walter  L.  Lambert.  Delegates  reported  no  beefs.  Everybody  to  be  on  the  job  at fire  and  boat  drill.  Last  standby  on  each  watch  will  clean up  the mess hall  and put  every­ thing  back  in  place.  As  the  ship  is  car­ rying ammunition  there shaU  be  no  smok­ ing  on  deck.  Chief  electrician  requested  that fans  be  taken out  of  portholes in rain  and  heavy  seas:  also  that  cheese  sand­ wiches  not  be  toasted  in  the  toaster.  Busch;  Secretary,  Ernest  Zaugg.  Captain  was  nasty  about  draws  in  Okinawa.  He  wants  to  limit  draw  for  Seattle  to  S20  as  he  doesn't  want  to  wire  ahead  for  money.  Vote  taken  to  wire  ahead  to  warn  the  Union  that  many  replacements  will  be  needed  as  in  the  past  the  Union  Jias  not  gotten  warning  from  MSTS.  Complaints  were  made  about  slopchest.  NATHANIEL  B.  PALMER  (Pslmsr),  STEEL  ADVOCATE  (Isthmian),  Dec.  18  Dec.  It—Chairman,  George  Bauer;  Sec­ —Chairman,  C.  L.  Graham;  Secretary,  retary,  Cresenlso  Logana.  The  deek  en­ L.  A.  Cardlas.  Delegates  reported  that  everything  is  going  Just fine.  The  entire  crew  is  well  pleased  with  the.  great  im­ provement  of  the  LOG  and  will  do  its  very  best  to  support  the  LOG's  good  work.  Instead  of  the  deck  department  making  coffee  in  the  evening  let  it  be  switched  to  the  engine  department  for  a  week.  The  rotation  plan  wiU  be  followed  from  here  on  between  the  deck  and  the  engine  room  departments.  gineer  was  drunk  on five  brought  up  on  charges.  DAVID  STARR  JORDAN  (Mississippi).  Dec.  IS—Chairman,  V.  MaffuccI;  Secre­ tary,  F.  Daugherfy.  Delegates  reported  everything  okay.  Beef  about  men  taking  aU  day  to  use  washing  machine.  All  bunks  are  to  be  stripped  and  the  room  left  in  a  good  condition  when  paying  off.  Delegates to  check  aU  books  and  permits  before  payoff.  A  vote  of  thanks  handed  to  the  steward  for  the fine  job  he  did  taking  over  two  jobs.  DAVID  STARR  JORDAN  (Mississippi),  Nov.  18—Chairman,  V.  MafauccI;  Secre­ tary,  Ussery.  Captain promised  American  money  in  the  next  port.  All  crewmem­ bers  should  refrain  from  leaving  razor  blades  in  soap  dishes  as  that  is  an  ex­ tremely  dangerous  practlee.­ WILD  RANGER  (Waterman),  Dec:  2—  Chairman,  M.,  Ladron;  Secretary,  C.  W.  Gann.  Food not  too good,  to be  improved.  Crewmembers  wefe  asked  to  keep  their  feet  off  the  chairs.  Motion  made  to fine  anyone  twenty­five  cents  leaving  cups  on  the  deck.  MILTON  H.  SMITH  (Isthmlap),  Dec.  »—  Chairman,  C.  M.  Cain;  Secretary,  Frank  L.  Peres.  Delegates reported  a few  hours  disputed  overtime.  A  repair list  in tripli­ days  and  DEL  MUNDO  (Mississippi),  Nov.  13—  Chairman,  Clyde  Cahlll;  Secretary,  D. Col­ lins.  The  ship's  library  was  broken  into  in  the  port  of  Bahla.  $69.30  in  the  ship's  fund.  AU  screen  doors  should  be  locked  at  aU  ­times  to  help  keep  out  the flies.  AU  hands  were  reminded  to  be  back  to  the  ship  one  hour  before  sailing  time.  Union  Votes  $750 More  To  Ins. Strikers  untidiness  of  the  crew  mess  after  the  boys  finished  their  games  at  night.  Dis­ cussion  on  who  should  clean  ship's  laun­ dry.  It  was  decided  that  each  depart­ ment  would  take  turns.  JOSEPH  PULITZER  (Sbuth  Atlantic),  Nov.  25—Chairman,  John  Cummlngs;  Sec­ retary,  J.  Gates.  Delegates  reported  no  beefs.  Crew  voted  to send  vote  of  thanks  and  confidence  to  the  negotiating  com­ mittee.  General  discussion  on  various  working  rules  as  covered  by  the  new  con­ tract.  Motion  made  and  carried  to  stop  aU  unnecessary  noise  in  the  quarters.  RAPHAEL  SEMMES  (Waterman),  Dec.  10—Chairman,  B.  Hare;  Secretary,  C.  Slover.  Secretary  read  the  memorandum  and  the  report  on  the  new  LOG.  All  hands  voted  approval.  Chairman  Bill  Hare  gave  a  very  fine  talk  on  the  devel­ opment.  struggles  and  growth  of  mari­ time  unions  and  the  unbelievable  gains  to  seamen  thereby.  He  also  presented  an  GOLDEN  CITY  (Waterman),  Dec.  18—  article  from  a  Panama  paper  about  the  Chairman,  Steve  Boguckl;  Secretary,  D.  Atlantic  Seamans'  Fool  in  Panama.  PIccerelll.  Radio  bought  from  ship's  fund  for  crew  messhall.  The  steward  told  the  MOBILIAN  (Waterman),  Jan.  4—Chair­ meeting  he  expected  the  same  kind  of  man,  L.  Karalunas;  Secretary,  A.  Vicira.  payoff  as  the  last  one:  no  beefs  and  no  Delegates  reported  everything  smooth  drunks.  with  the exception  of  a  minor  beef  in  the  stewards  department.  Steward  requested  LAFAYETTE  (Waterman),  Dec.  23—  a  complete  linen  change  to  avoid  a  linen  Chairman,  R.  Seckinger;  Secretary,  P.  shortage  next  trip.  Ship's  delegate  sug­ Patrick.  Discussion  on  delayed  sailings.  gested  a  larger  variety  of  meals.  Discus­ Suggested  that  the  crew  cooperate  in  sion held  on man's  penalty fine  of  $157  for  keeping  the  messhaU  clean  at  night.  being  absent  for  seven  days  in  Europe.  Laundry  to be  kept clean  by  men  on  sani­ tary  work.  AU  men  to  help  keep  ship  in  HURRICANE  (Waterman),  Jan.  1  —  sanitary  condition.  Discussion  held  on  beefs and  performing  on  previous  voyage.  Chairman,  D.  Cummlngs;  Secretary,  A.  Laxxaro.  Motion  made  to  fine  all  fu­ SHINNECOCK  BAY  (Mar­Trade),  Dec.  ture  performers  aboard  ship.  Motion  22—Chairman,  A.  Thorne;  Secretary,  H.  made  to donate  fifty  cents  into  the  ship's  Relaford.  Motion  made  and  carried  that  fund at  payoff.  Membership  decided  that  aU  foc'sles  be  cleaned  before  members  a  washing  machine  be  ordered  from  the  leave  vessel.  Suggestion  made  that  all  company  as per  new  agreement.  changes  in  jobs  aboard  ship  be  cleared  from  haU.  Men  staying  aboard  see  that  DAVID  STARR  JORDAN  (Mississippi),  this  is  done.  Nov.  5—Chairman,  Mafaucci;  Secreiary,  Ussery.  All  brothers  were  asked  to  wear  ZANE GRAY  (Isthmian), Dec.  27—Chair­ shirts in  messhall  during  meal  time.  The  man,  Joe  Molina;  Secretary,  none.  The  crew  sends  a  get­well  message  to  the  members  were  reminded  of  the  necessity  steward  who  was  put  off  in  Bermuda.  of  sober  attendance  at  the  payoff.  The  Everyone  was asked  to  cooperate  in  keep­ ship's  delegate  reported  that  the  only  ing  messhall  clean.  Discussion  on  the  trouble  seemed  to  be  in  the  deck  depart­ unnecessary  noise  being  made  in  the  pas­ ment  where  the  mate  couldn't  seem  to be  sageways.  All  hands  agreed  to  be  more  able  to  teU  that  things  are  not  the  same  considerate  of  each  other  in  the  future.  as  they  were  20  years  ago.  Deck  depart­ ment  delegate  reported  plenty  of  dis­ PAOLI  (Cities  service),  Jan.  5—Chair­ puted  overtime  and  some  beefs.  man,  O.  Harden;  Secretary,  T.  Lewis.  Men  complaining  about  the  inferior  food.  STEEL  ARTISAN  (Isthmian),  NoVbmber  $2.08  left  in  the  ship's  fund.  A  vote  of  11—Chairman,  A.  Langley;  Secretary,  H.  thanks  extended  to  Brother  Lewis  for  a  Hart.  One  of  the  members  spoke  directly  to  the  deck  department  about  being  on  good  job  as  ship's  delegate.  board  to secure  the  gear  and  to  be  sober  WANDA  (Epiphany),  Dec.  15  —  Chair­ as  some  one  might  get  injured  if  drunk.  The  membership  of  the  Steel  Artisan  man,  none;  Secretary,  none.  Ship's  dele­ voted  a  word  of  thanks  to  aU  of  the  gate  reported  on  a  letter  the  captain  re­ Union  officials  who  were  instrumental  ceived  concerning  the  new  agreement.  in  obtaining  the  last  raise  in  pay  and  Discussion  on  keeping  the'laundry  clean.  In  an  earlier  meeting  it  was  decided  that  overtime  benefits.  each  member  using  the  machine  would  PUERTO RICO (Bull), Dec.30—Chairman,  clean  up  the  machine  and  the  laundry.  Reed  Humphries;  Secretary,  Jim  Murphy.  Ship's  delegate  reported  that  a  few  members did  some excessive  drinking and  performing.  Motion  made  that  crew  lend  Advocate  staff  whatever  funds  they  need  to  buy  a  typewriter.  Carried.  Mcftion  made  that  a  man  from  each  department  GOVERNMENT  CAMP  (Cities  Service),  Jan.  1—Chairman,  Bernard  H.  KImberly;  be  elected  for  educational  committee.  Secretary,  Robert  Bowes.  Motion  made  STEEL  DESIGNER  (Isthmian),  Novem­ and  carried  that  the  ship's  delegate  try  to  get  the  ship  fumigated  in  the  near  ber  2—Chairman,  Charles  Soonfield;  Sec­ future.  Motion  carried  that  each  mem­ retary, T.  J.  Boore.  Delegates reported no  ber  donate  $1  at  the  payoff  to  the  ship's  beefs.  Suggestion  was  made  when  feed­ fund.  An  educational  class  wiU  be  held  ing  extra  workers  in  foreign  ports,  that  for  the  new  members  In  the  SIU  by  the  they  be  fed  after  crew, is finished  or  in  deck  delegate and  aU  new men  are urged  the  other  mess  halL  When  through  to  try  and  attend  to  better  their  knowl­ using  cups  and  other  kinds  of  dishes,  to  put  them  back  in  the  pantry  and  not  edge  of  the  Union.  leave  them  lying  around  the  messroom.  DEL  CAMPO  (Mfssrsslppl),  Dec.  9—  WESTERN  FARMER  (Western  Naviga­ Chairman,  Harold  Tehnant;  Secratary,  tion),  Dec.  14—Chairman,  James  Dawson;  Bob  Johnson.  The financial  report  of  the  Secretary,  S.  J.  Evan.  Motion  by  messman  ship's  fund  was  read.  J,etter  of  thanks  paint  the  deck  and  chairs  in  messhaU.  to doctor  on board  for  treatment  of  crew  to  Motion  made  by  Bos'n  to  have  a  loud  was  read.  AU  meats  from  dinner  which  in  the messhaU.  Complaint  about  are  eatable  during  day  to  be  put  in  speaker  meat.  The  crew  wants  a  laundry  and  steam  table  for  crew.  a  mixing  machine  for  the  galley.  DEL  RIO  (Mississippi),  Dec.  It—Chair­ (Orion),  Dec.  17—Chairman,  man,  F.  Hughes;  Secrotary,  BUI  Hoy.  A. SEATIGER  Ccldsmit;  Secretary,  C.  Goodwin.  Six  Delegates reported  everything running  in  men  from  the  deck  department  were  logged.  Some  action  should  be  taken  to  stop this.  Beef  about  the  captain  and  the  mate  nosing  around  wlule  deck  crew  is  performing  their  routine  duties  on  deck.  Much  discussion  about  time  off  in  port  and  if  obtainable  have  the  chief  officer  put  it  in  a  written  order  to  prevent  con­ fusion.  BUI  Whalen  ifuix  Anxwer  Wondering  what  ever  happened  (1)  Nope,  It's  not  Singapore.  to you.  Please contact  us or  come  over.  We're  at  62  Sand  St.,  The  correct  answer  is  Ceylon.  Stapleton,  S. I.—Joseph  Palmerie.  (2)  If  you  do,  the  Kentucky  Courts  don't  see ,eye  to  eye  with  you.  They  ruled  that it  is a  wife's  right  to try  to reform  her husband.  (3)  John  L.  Sullivan  beat  Jake  The  following  men  have  been  Kilrain  in  the  last  bare­knuckle  classified 2A  by  their draft  boards:  championship  light.  Julian  A.  Tito,  until  December  15,  (4)  15 dozen.  1952;  Louis  6. Gooch,  until  Janu­ (5)  Marlborough's  your  man.  ary  10,  1953;  Charles  G.  Hoene­ (6)  Rome's  the farthest  north.  '  mann,  until  July  7,  1952;  Chew  (7)  A  brings  heavy  Edward  James,  until  June 1,  1952;  rains.  A  hurricane  tornado  is  a  dry  wind­ George  Anastatasios Kandaras,  un­ storm.  (Continued  on  page 2)  tU April  15, 1952; Charles  La  Rosa,  (8)  Yoii  used  to  be  able  to  get  Ing  plans for  a  one  day  work  stop­ until  July  16,  1952;  Rodney  A.  only five  francs  for  a  dollar.  page  in  support  of  the  strikers.  Harris,  until  July  15,  1952;  John  (9)  20  knots  an  hour.  Many  unions in  Newark have  aided  St  John,  until  July  14,  1952;  Ed­ win  A.  Liidvigsen,  until  July  1,  (10)  Strangely,  enough,  all  the  in  mass picketing  of  the company's  1952;  Charles  George  Peters,  un­ answers  are  right.  The first  is the  headquarters  there.  til June 30,  1952;  Anthony R.  Ben­ British  measurement,  the  second  The strike  was called  when  after  der,  until  July  9,  1952;  Norman  the  US measurement  and the  third  several weeks of  futile  negotiations  Albert  Fisher,  until  June  4,  1952.  has  been  adopted  by several  coun­ the  company  refused  to  budge  pn  tries.  union  demands,  which  included  an  4"  "t  it  increase in  the men's  weekly  guar­ The  following  men  are asked  to  antee  from  $35  to  $55  plus  other  make  out  new  beneficiary  cards  IRmzxle  Answer  benefits.  Since  the  strike, began,  for  the Union  Welfare  Office. Bob­ the  company  has  concentrated  its  bie  Reynolds,  Frank  Fabiancuk,  Rafat  Kendnoorski,  Herbert  D.  SQca  [SQ9S  mciDS  energies  in  an  attempt  to  destroy  the  union  rather than  to settle  the  Geissel,  P.  D.  Juagpao.  • • aonasB  dispute.  *  dsas  asiQacia  Evidence ,  of  the company's grow­ Anyone  at  Lake  Charles  SIU  ing  concern  over  the  strike's  ef­ who  knows  whereabouts  of  roll  of  • [ZISIGS  film  to  be  sent  to  headquarters in  [DQSISli  [1C2LE]  DOCS  fectiveness'  is  thp  fact  that  over  N.  Y.  from  crewman  on  Abiqua  mm  QQSQSBB  QS  100  pickets  were  arrested  in  Ne­ early last  November  contact  Frank  SOS  SSBS  SQBSQ]  wark  in  the  c o u r s e  of  a  mass  picketing  demonstration  there.  In  Mackey, c/o  Brooklyn hall.  aHEaiBH  (§HI21@  Brooklyn  too,  where  the  company  4i  t  ODQQSa  QEQE  maintains  an  agency  not  far  from  Woodward  Tobey  QEIIE  SSSnCSDSlE  SIU  headquarters,  piricets  have  • please  contact  Union  Welfare  Department  at  SIU  Brooklyn  hall  HEBE  snsB  caiia  taken  a  pushing  around  from  the  0E@!1  BEGSIS  BBO  jpqlice.^^  .  ,as soon  as  possible.  NOTIGES  AU  repairs  to be finished  by  the  company  before  signing  on.  AU  others  were  asked  to  be  sure  that  the  washing  machine  is  turned  off  when finished  with  it.  MOBILIAN  (Waterman),  Dec.  14—Chair­ man,  L.  Karlunas;  Secretary,  A.  Vielra.  Motion  made  and  carried  that  the  ship  be  adequately  scj­eened  as per  agreement.  Bosun  to  see  chief  mate  about  making  li­ brary  cabinets.  Coffee  to  be  kept  by  gangway  watch  while  in  port.  RICHMOND  M.  PEARSON  (Bloomfield),  Dec.  17—Chairman,  Charles  Elesey;.Secre­ tary,  Robert  White.  Delegates  reported  no  major  beefs.  Suggested  that  a  light  be  put  on  the  washing  machine  so  as  to  remind  the  eiew  when finihed  using  to  be  a  litUe  more  particular  in  keeping  the  ship  clean.  PETROLITE  (Tanker  Sag),  Jan.  9  —  Chairman,  Stanley  Schurler;  Secretary,  P.  J.  Capllng.  A  letter  from  headquar­ ters  concerning  the  new  contract  gains  was  read  by  the  chairman.  W.  Hen­ derson  volunteered  to  donate  a  type­ writer  to  the  ship  on  arrival  to  the  states.  The  crew  deluded  to  buy  some  new  records  for  the  crew's  radio  and  phonograph.  A  three man  committee  was  elected  to subscribe  to  the magazines  and  buy  the  records.  STEEL  KING  (Isthmian),  Oct.  14  —  Chairman,  J.  Straka;  Secretary,  F.  Mott.  Linen  wiU  be  given  out  piece  by  piece  so  that  the  steward  can  keep  a  true  count  of  his  linen.  John  Hoogie  said  that  all  crewmembers  should  back  up  the  union  officials  for the  fine  work  they  are  doing.  The  SIU  has fought  to  get  the  conditions  they  have.  VENORE  (Ore),  Jan.  1—Chairman,  B.  Thompson;  Secretary,  H.  Vincent.  Mo­ tion  made  and  carried  that  anyone  not  attending  ship's  meeting  be  fined  $25  to  be  given  to  the  Marine  Hospital.  Fresh  milk  situation  was  discussed.  Motion  made  and  carried  that  a  protest  be  made  and  signed  by  the  crew  about  the  food  situation.  The  man  that  threw  the  cof­ fee  cup  over  the  side  wUl  be fined  $3.  SEATRAIN  GEORGIA  (Seatrain),  Dec.  23—Chairman,  Charles  Oppenhelmcr; Sec­ retary,  Paul  Ulrlch.  $35.20  reported  in  the  ship's  ftmd.  Brother  Marks  called  the  members  attention  to ­ the­necessity  of  learning  their  fire  and  boat  stations  and  to  check  their  cards  with  sUtion  bill  to  better  acquaint  themselves  with  their proper  duties at fire  and  boat  drills.  PETROLITE  (Tanker  Sag),  Dec.  14  —  Chairman,  W.  Hoepensr;  Secretary,  P.  J.  Capllng.  A  beef  between  the  wipers  and  the  ordinary  seamen  over  sanitary  work  was  settled  to  the  satisfaction  of  the  crew.  A  list  of  repairs  was  made.  ALICE  BROWN  (Bloomfleld),  Dec.  30—  Chairman,  J.  C.  Flanagan;  Secretary,  E.  Bender.  Delegates  reported  everything  okay  with  the  exception  of  a  few  hours  disputed  overtime.  Repair  lists  from  ail  departments  were  read  and  discussed.  A  vote  of  thanks  was  extended  to  everyone  for  SIU  cooperation  shown  during  the  trip.  ALCOA  CAVALIER  (Alcoa),  no  date­ Chairman,  Brother  Moyd;  Secretary,  Sis­ ter  Cervantes.  Few  minor  beefs  to  be  taken  up  with  the  patrolman.  Motion  made  and  carried  to  nominate  three  men  to  be  responsible  for  the  purchasing  of  movies  and  showing  them.  Decision  was  made  to  have  the  patruhnaii  look  into  the  matter  of  the  ship  not  being  ade­ quately  supplied  with  stores.  Steward  said  in  a  reply  to  more  steaks  that  he  absolutely  refused  steaks  in  Trinidad  as  they  were  only  fit  for  shoe  leather.  WILLIAM  R.  DAVIE  (Alcoa),  Dec.  30—  Chairman,  Norman  West;  Secretary,  Wil­ liam  Doran.  Motion  made  that  there  be  no payoff  until all  beefs are  squared away  to  the  satisfaction  of  the  crew.  A  vote  of  thanks  was  extended  to  the  steward's  JEFFERSON  CITY  VICTORY  (Victory  department  for  services  rendered.  Stew­ ard  asked  that  all  linen  be  turned  in  so  Carriers),  Dec.  9—Chairman,  E.  Bates;  Secretary,  Hoch.  Delegates  reported  no  that  he  could  get  an  accurate  inventory.  beefs  everything  under  control.  All  CITADEL  VICTORY  (Mississippi),  Dec.  members  wei­e  asked  to replace  literature  when  finished  with  it  so  other  brothers  24—Chairman,  R.  Pierce;  Secretary,  C. ,  Moore.  Motion  made  that  any  man  can  have  a  chance  to  read­it.  caught  spilling  what he  knew  about  union  TOPA  TOPA  (Waterman),  Dec.  23  —  business  and  business  concerning  unli­ Chairman,  A.  BranconI;  Secretary,  M.  censed  personnel  be  brought  up  on  Janes.  Deck  delegate  asked  all  hands  charges.  After  a  lengthly  discussion  on  to  cooperate  when  taking  off.  The  food  and  the  preparation  of  it.  it  was  chairman  explained  rights  of  book  mem­ agreed  by  the  crew  to  give  the  stew­ bers.­  Ship's  delegate  asked  all  new  ard's department  a  chance  to  improve.th#  comers  to  ask  any  questions  pertaining  food  situation  on  the  vessel  and  if  tt  continues  in  the  present  status  the  dele­ to  union  history  and  ship's  business.  gates  will  consult  the  captain. Performerr  JEFF  DAVIS  (Waterman),  Dec.  30  —  were  given  a  definite  warning.  �C  SEAFARERS  •  JAN.  2S  1952  •  OFFICIAL  ORGAN  OF  THE  SEAFARERS  INTERNATIONAL  UNION  •  ATLANT.IC  AND  GULF  DISTRICT  •  AFL  •   4  i  I  '  liif  r  I  •  mmm>f ;.-. It intiso.  Rates  :  1/  •  t  •   I,­ I  AND  THAT'S  NOT  ALL!  :  Sure, the basic wage scale is the meat and potatoes  of  any  union  contract,  but  just  take  a  look  at  the  trimmings and  desserts, the cake and  coffee that the  SIU  contract  provides  for  Seafarers.  For  example,  there's the new  shorter  work week, 40­hours  at sea.  Take this feature in combination with the new higher  overtime  rate and  penalty  rates in  the contract  and  what  have you  got?  More  overtime at  more dollars  and  cents per  hour.  The end  result it  all adds  up to  being  more  dollars—at  the  payoff!  But  that's still  not  the whole story,  far  from  it.  There's a  real.honest­to­goodness vacation plan, the first genuine dollars  and  cents  vacation  plan  in  all  of  maritime.  You  collect  for  every month you  put in  aboard ship  up to  $140 a  year.  How  many  men  ever  collected  a  nickel  in  vacation  money  from  shipowners  before?  Very  few,  just  a  handful.  Here  again  the SIU contract means a  bigger payoff, more dollars for you.  There's  also  a  welfare  plan  which  actually  amounts  to  money  in  the  pocket.  A  $2,500  death  benefit  free for  every  Seafarer's  family  adds  up  to  a  nice  round  sum  that  you  •  ^948  rgso igsi won't  have  to  spend  to  assure  a  little  protection  for  your  ifamily  when  you're  gone.  It's money  to  help put  your  wife  and  children  at  that  last  payoff.  Then  there's $15  a week  if  you  get sick  and  have to  lay  up at  a  hospital for  a  while.  It  helps slow  down  the drain  on  your savings  when  ho  money  is  coming  in  because  you  can't  work.  The  payoff, SlU­styley  continues  even  when  you're  ill  or  incapacitated.  ;  There are  many other  benefits which you can't measure in  dollars and  cents,  but  they count  just  the same.  Things  like  better feeding all around  on  board SIU  ships withi assurance  of  fresh, well  prepared food, in ample quantity; or like more  comfortable quarters  to eat, sleep and  rest  in  when off  duty.'  There's­ better  working  conditions—assurance  that  you  don't ­ have  to  break  your  back.  They  all  make  that  jong­range  "  payoff  a solid  one  because  they  pay  off  in  better  health and  more  comfortable  living.  There's an old familiar saying that the proof  of  the pudding  is in the eating.  The  proof  of  a Union  is in  the  payoff.  The  answer  is  pretty  obvious  by  now—the  Seafarer  enjoys  the  best  benefits,  the  best  wages,  and  the best  conditions,  all  of~  which adds up to Jhat now familiar  phrase to all Seafarers­4  .  "the best in  maritime"—the real payoff  where it  counts.  I.' ­r:  � 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 25, 1952 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XIV, No. 2 Description An account of the resource Headlines: WSB GIVES OKAY ON PAY INCREASE GOVT SETS DRAFT-DISCHARGE POLICY UNION VOTES $750 MORE TO INS. STRIKERS CREW BEGIN HUDDLES ON 1952 PACT IDEAS CAN'T SAIL 'EM; OPEN US SCHOOLS: NMU PAY RISE, VACATIONS APPROVED 1ST AB TRAINEES SIT FOR EXAMS; 3RD CLASS FORMS SIU CANNERS SEEK TUNA AID IN WASHINGTON 'GOVT FOULED UP SHIP MANNING,' SIU TELLS WASHINGTON MEETING LATEST US SHIP ALLOCATION BYPASSES SIU MANNING POOL CANADIAN SIU BUILDING NEW HALL AT FALLS ROCAFORT TWINS FIND IT CONFUSIN', AMUSIN' MM&P REJECTS BID FOR MOSCOW PARLEY SIU IN CANADA SEEKS 40 HOUR WEEK IN FLEET ABANDON SEARCH FOR 45 MAN CREW OF PENNSYLVANIA KOREA VET ON MEND, HOPES TO SHIP AGAIN TANKER FLEET LARGEST, BUT BUILDING LAGS 20 YEARS AGO AN AB RATING COST PLENTY TRUMAN COLD TO SHIP BILL FEATURES SEAFARERS-HERO OF WWII TO RESUME SEAGOING LIFE NEW MARITIME NATIONS POSE THREAT TO US INJURY ON SHIP DAMPENS SEAFARER'S HOUSEWARMING 9 WOULD-BE GOVERNORS MAKE FOR HOT PRIMARY RAIN, RAIN, AND MORE RAIN FOULING UP PORT TRANSIT WALKOUT SOLID AS BOSSES WON'T BUDGE IN-TRANSIT LOAD HELPS BRIGHTEN JOB PICTURE COASTWISE CHECKS STRIKE SEEKS PARITY TEXAS PERFORMS NOBLY IN PICKING UP THE SLACK AFL SHIPYARD STRIKE BEGINS AS CIO RETURNS ALL'S QUIET AS SHIPPING STARTS TO SLACK OFF STEWARDS' DEPT. FINDS SHIPPING PRETTY SLOW END OF HOLIDAYS BRINGS CROWD ON BEACH HERE NOT A LIVING SOUL LEFT AS HALL IS CLEANED OUT THE SEA'S STILL BOSS SETTING 'EM STRAIGHT GUMMED UP GEOGRAPHY PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS HERE'S HOW, BROTHER TANKER'S GROWTH: OLD WINDJAMMER TO SUPER-SUPER SAN ANGELO VICTORY'S CREWMEN NIP SHIP BLAZE IN RECORD TIME SOCCER NO LAUGH, THOUGH SOME GET KICKS OUT OF IT CRIMP HALL TO NEW HALL - A FAR CRY, SAYS LOUIE SEAFARER'S SAFARI SOLVES HIGH MEAT COST PROBLEM LIVING COSTS ASHORE HELP BOOST SHIPPING SEAFARER'S DIARY OF 38-DAY TRIP DEATH CLAIMS MOATS, CONE Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/25/1952 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1952 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/418006cd79f1496c0cc9502fcd46d3d5.PDF c0ac44375681b0eb85b926d370115aa3 PDF Text Text I v~~ I SB.Al'ARERS LOG January 25, l963 OFFIClAL ORGA'N OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAK ES AND INLAND WATERS DI STRICT • AFL-CIO 1 - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - -- - - - - - -- - - - - Story On Page 3 House Bill Asks Ban On 50-50 Aid Cargo For .Red Trade Ships MTD Hits Railroad Rafe Cut Campa.ign . Aimed At.Shipping - - - - -- - -- - - -- - - - Story On Page 2 - - - - - - - -- - -- - - Story· On Page 5 COMPLETE TEXT SEAFARRS INTERNATIONAL UNION Wa~rs Atlalltlc, GuH, Lair" le l•lalld District CONSTITUTION IStt Supple111eftt I The second round Sfeward s Sch00I • of classes in the 1 refresher course tor SIU stewards gels underway at SIU headquarter$. Seafarers Ramon Aguiar, Robert Hutchins, Nick Nomlkos and Jacob Jakll$cak review lrolnlng manual, with assist trom Food Plan Rep. Eric Kllngvall. . I• I -~ l l; r 3 • A •d A rgen f 1ne I • Idled in NY by dock strike with no water or heat aboard ship, Argentine crewmen on the MV Rio Tercero got necessary repairs alter calllng on SIU tor help. (Story on Page 3.) NeWS Sffl•1c.e. Seafarers and MTD Port Counell pickets join mass labor rally backing stl'lking NY printer$. (Story on Page 9.) ILA Strike Wins 2-Yr. Contract - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - -- - - - - -- - - -- - --Story0nPage2 �.... ,.,.. SHIPS CREWING UP AS ILA WINS PACT NEW YORK - Seafattra at headquarten and in some of the outporCs began crewing up idled SIU ships yesterday, January U, u the month·long Atlantk and Gulf longshore strike seemed ready to • ncl. Refusing to bacl< dowu on the up11r1te unJon-manaie.ment barcrucial work gang issue, the Calninl Cuna a r• trying to work International Longshoremen's out local diller• nces. Association won an economic Figures on Ille number of ships package spread over a two- aft'octed by the 11.tlke In the ILA'• year contnct that wUJ expire In JurladicUon from Mm>• to f.,.aa ran as high u 7:50, but lhll l!gute covers no more than 250 American veuclt. Torma of the contract aetUemcnl were hammered out by a pand eonslstlnr of Sen. Wayne Morse 10 .-0re), maritime arbitra· tor Theodore Kheel and Prof. J•mes J , Healy, Harver<! laboM"elatlona 1pedallst. Tllty were brouvht In to the plcturo alt•r Pro!. Mealy, under Labor Departmcnl ausplcos, Joined the nego!J1. llotls to lr.V and narrow tho la.suea. The work gang Issue, which the •blppen Jntroduced Into the pact - - - - - - - - - - ---1talka on the eve of I.be cimtl'1ct expiration date la•l September 30, WH ahelved tor 1 tw<>-.vear period under the .etUement A Labor Depa.rtment study wUI be made on October, t96f. The settJcm~nt war workrd out by a spe<ial three-man me<llntlon p•nel namtd bY the President to brtak tbe eoolract d ..dlock. Tho ll&r>el won ureement to Its recom· mendatlons by the !LA nocotlotlng commitlee on Sunday olgbt, Janu.. ary 20, and Uio New York Ship· ping Assodatlon actoepted the terms by Tuudoy •Clernoon. .As a result, AUanUc ports norUi ol Norfolk wore expected to be b ack at work ~.v this Saturdny. Still Jn doubt le tb• •trike status Jn aome or the Gull port., whcro Hearing On Lakes' Beef Continues the m•nJ>Ower question~ and then both partles wW have unW July 31 next 7oar to work out delalla on this llsue. U no accord ll ruehtd, lll•7 will !lien aubmlt Ute queaUoo to a oeutral panel. Among the monetary matten r«0lvfd In the contract wu an In· creutd emplo7er coolrlbutloo tor pen$1on.. An Increase In existlng pfllafon po,vmonts or '85 to $100 bu bt•n a IODJ•ouabt ILA c.w. Tbe union also woo a higher contribution for Its medical ttnters and one more paid boUdq; The current Ut-up began on Dettmber 23 altor an 80-day Taft· Uartley lnJuncUon expired. Tbe llllion orJglnany slrUck on October I, but Ibo Goveromtot l>qan lnJuncUon procedures ltn hOUTS lam-, undlnt the doc.ken back to work OD 0.L 8. - - A seagoing choru1 line made up of women memberi of the Marine Cooks & Steward• Union b h I h h hi h a oard t • iner MaripeH WH t • ig ig t of • gala crew ChridmH party while the Matson passenger ship was 1 t sea In the P.. ific. The entertainment drew such rave nofices that the g a ls were asked to do a repH t for the pauengero. 1.-----------------"'----------------------a Seafarer At Bay Of Pigs SIU Oller Sailed Male In Cuba force MIAMI-While the exchange of American •upplies for the ransomed Cuban invasion prisoners is still underway here, It came to light that an SIU member, Seafarer Heriberto Mil"anda of this city, took part as an actual member of the 1961 invasion force. Miranda, who bas shipped with the SIU since 1955, i.s • Cubu national.. lie remalns Coad, druga and medlclp.. plus presently sailing as oiler on vitally eonttmtd In lhe fate of several mlllli>n dollan Jn cub. Besides tboso returned on the SJU-«intr1cttd New Yorlrer hi• 11aUve land and, at the Ume ol ot Pip" landing to Cuba, Cbrlstmu eve. a srnsll croup Of (South Atl&otlc le Canibeaol, the Qt11Dn:c - Bearinp ~oro the Norrls Commission Inquiry Into Great Lal<es ahlpptng are eonllnu· Ing here, followlns the wlnd.· up of t......iattd his cooccm Into action. which. ODl,f lut t eD d'U'I Of testimony b7 Bal C. Banb, president ot Ille SIU of a~r rescued He .. ned u aocond mate or the three CUlwJ .,.. Can•da. 4,000-ton Panamanian freighter Bankt btpn direct tuUmony on capees from C.Santa Ana whldl took put In the January 7, the day the hearings trolsm. The trio W·fated atteftlPI to liberate the resumed alter • holiday re«ss. He btlequred lsl&Dd, alld luddly was adrift ln • left the 1tand Jut Friday, JanU&l'J llDlll boat and made hla way badr: to the St.ates 18. after lensthJ t..Umony on sru wu landed to wllb othen In the Jovu!on tortt. operation.s and the union'• dispute this part. The return or aome 1.200 others with u~ Lal<es Shipping. Thirty • f Ive who mode the landing attempt was TnUmony la now underway b7 yurs old llld the not comPlettd until laat month, fathtt of sfl< o({idal$ o.f tho Canadian Brotherwho 1.1 IS of t he prisoners were hood or Railway, Trc•POrt and cbUciren, Miranda mal<es his home eubanged undtr an arrancemt'llt General Workers. CBRT o!llclats hue to Miami althouah be la still to supply Cuba with $$3 mlllloo In and leaden of the C1n1dlan Labor Congre11 helPtd 1et up tbe boyeott ol SIU shipping lo Ille SL L&w· rence Seaway that c11.uud a tcm· porary shutdown or the Seaway In July and prompted the present Inquiry. Top CT.C 1nd company of• ficlall are also 1lated to terllf.v. The dispute lnvoMua Upper Lakes h•r•n when the compa.n y WASHINGTON- A bill that would prevent foreign vessels that trade with Cuba and 1>rol<e a ten-year collecUvt barcertain other Communist countries from can:ying US aid cargo,e s was Introduced in the House l(alntng relaU01Uhlp wllh the SIU on January 21 by Rep. ·Thomas W. Pelley of Washington. last April, Jocktd out 800 crew· The proposal, if enacted,+----- - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -memben on Its vessels and then , siptd a contract to doal with a would put end to such De- after they have been onsqtd Stron1 proteala on theae a.grant 1>rand·new union. Rearln1t on the partment of Al!riculture prac- lrade wtlll such Communlst eoun· •buses of US fordp paUcy have dispute have been 1otn1 oo ln Ucca •• chartering foreign ahips tries u , Coha, Comm.unlit China, bfeA MDI to P.realdent XennedY Canada atnce A ueurt. for movement or US aid cargoes North Vietnam and Norlb Korea. by the Alurleao Maritime i...... - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - Tiie bW ,.ould allO prohibit such claUon, wlllcb repruentl SIU· vessel• from tartYl.D.a petl'oleum oontracted shlpawner1. and petroleum prod11elll that >A Protcata Jtqlltud subJttt to us Import quotu. A yur aio both Ille Sltl aod Ill bao appUel equally to vcs· MESA lodfed 1epUate protest& .els not eetua1ly In prohibited over dlarter polldea tbaL favor trade, but wbkb ue owned, op- tonlln v""l.I over the Jntfftsts erated or cha.rurtd by penc>na or American ablps aod seamen. The pn>tata were • brolllht to ..-ho !av" engaged In Comm11olst trade wllll oilier ahips. Ille atteaUon of the Senate Com· Cllarkr Given Jn 1>4'ttmbu llMl'C* Committee, whlcb IDJtltuted As recently u n-ml>er 23, an lnv..UpUon of procedure by the De~nt or Aaricul1'ltt ap. Government departmenlA and •i>eproved a eb&rter for • forolsn ship, d11Jud •l<'ndes In m'!"'nc US. the GreeJ<-li.ac vessel Pelltl Haven. llnanctd cargoes. Tllo eommltke, wJ;liCh bad been to Cuba twice which rttenUy reportfd on ils find· last year, cd was dted u such Inca. llattd a long string or abuses In a Maritime Administration ,.... bJ the Defen.se aod Acrlcullur• port mode publk lwKk on October Department.a, pllu the UM or ·~uJ>. l. The Pearl Daven 1alled from terruae" lo bYl>UI :SO"'° and othor Norfolk with a Gove rument·ft· US ahlpplnfl lows and POllcles. naneed grain cargo for th• Untted There aro hlnt1 out of Wu b· Arab Republic. ln&ton thot the US II unoftlcl•llY Thia wu only one of a 1erl.e s of coosklerlng • total ban ou alr ana s..faNlr James W. hlllom, Jr., bosun lright), pick. up 0 ships that have )>eon eouged In 1ta travel to Cuba by eounlrles a.fty SIU v•e<ilion p•y check for • net of $895.83 after trade with Communlat countries who are member• or the OrganJ. ~ 11p over• yur on the Steel Fabricator li.thmianl and yd are aUll dulrtere<I by tile utloa or American Slatts, wllb ~ Sp fr•ncisco, SIU Well Coast Rap. E. B. McAuley doe• Department of Agtlculturo for scntlol lfcm1 1ucb 11 medicine bc· movement of US atd cargoes. log txcepted. ··s..,. House Bill Urges Ban On 50-50 Cargo For All Ships In Cuban, Red Trade an ........... In * aerlously woundfd ,..,, airlifted to the States sever.ii '" onths ago. MTD llal3ea Fund Althoutb the prl$0ttcn and aome Of their famllltt are aow In the States, muell or the cargo Pledctd lo Cuba for their retum It rtlll being 11auJed to the lsl..,d by plane and ship, The aFI.rCJO Maritime Trades Dopartroent and MTD unions rahed • $15,000 fund to p~ I.be cost or lon11sbore labor ustd to load tM tint $blpload ol s\rppUfS, and IOJl&shoremea here and In Baltlmorl' have continued to band!• loading In the mlc!St of the AUaotic and Gulf dock alrlke, A prevlons asstst In the prisoner acha.ore arrangements was glvea by the SW which supplied a standby croup of ahlp'a -kt to help man the ahlp at llrst j><oposed to ftfr7 the pl'i5onMlr bock lo the States. Tile pr1so11er1 were finally repatrl.tted by plan.. shutulnc betwff.11 hue and Havana. t..., •••••••••••CID Bridges: Russia Only 99.4% Pure SAN FltANCISCO - Harry Brlclgea has lOUlld a naw In the Scwll!t Ooton. The head o! the uaarauated lntetnaUou.al Longaboremea's & \Varellou.emm's Union bas crillclud the BUISians tor tlltir United N,._ tlom' polley or only paylnj! d06 md H""""Mllts for UN Proo-ams Ibey favor. In com· paring the Soviet postuon to union policy, llridges said that a Wlion man i.s gjveo Ute rlclit to vote only when be P"J'S hb du.es and aswssmcnts and the same paliey al:owd •PPl1 to the Soviet Union In Ille UN. llo said "wt don't hold wltb any counlrY. which refuses to pay Its abarc of the cost, even II the pollclcs adopte<I by the main body are poHcies wiUJ which some naUons do nol agre<t. By going 1t It thls way, the USSR, PraDce and other countrlo!s join the backward politicians in our country.'' ri.mma-•-••--•• �l~U.IHI SI~ Ship SIU set -To Fight CG Milk Plan Year Old Rule Over US Sea1r1en Plon""recl by lht SIU In the ln· teruu of belier ahlpboard f<ed· WASHINGTON-The Seafarers International Union is already Mapping out a vigorous fight against a Ins, lh• 11<>rlng of eanntd 1,..1b new proposal to give the US C-Oast Guard iron-fisted cont rol of all American merchant seamen unde r the ,.bole milt oa SIU 1hlp1 maidnJI otr,bore vo)'11get wOI rtarted Juat guise of a so-ailed ~1erchant Seaman's Health Safety Act." The bill was introduced in the House of Repreone year 110 thl1 month, sen tatives by Rep. Herbert C. Bonner (D.-NC), chairman or the House Merchant Marine Committee Jan. 9. The program's obJecUve la to Bonner's bill is a warmed-over version of a program which the Coast Guard attempted to foist on US 1uarantce all Seafarera 11 loa11 one pint or Cttsl1 mlllt dally for seamen nine years ago, and then dropped after strong opposition by the SIU and other unions. the full length of eny offshore The proposed legislation voyage, First of Its kind In marl· sltlons on vessels of tile United levied 11alnst • shipping company ment purporting to set up detolled time, lhe mll.k 1uarantee la bMod (HR 77),.referred for con- States:• which hired a scunen who failed standards of "fitness.. under a numon use of posteurlxcd 1rnde A sideration to the Merchant to meet the unspeclfttd phssical bers a:ystem that <:a.me to be knOl.\'tl It further 1Upulates, without fresh milk packed In aterlle c•oa. Marine Committee, provides setting forth any standards. that slandardJ1. Sealurcn1 'vho do nol u Ute "prulillllll" Hugrain Any Su.l>t'r•Ueated Miik that the Secretary of t he de- ''lhe Seeretar;· sh•ll make ~uch meet the quallftcatloM could •iml· sea1nan \Yho retJ short or an>· or .specifications and didn't 1it The raw milk used is tho umc partment in which tbe Coast rules and regulations ea nlA)' be larly be nned up to $100 ror serv- the the "profile" for bis rating, \Vo;··>t •• milk packed In bottles, except O~ard ls operallng-Treuury In necessary to Insure that each sea· ing on a US n1erchant vc5'el. In 1054, when lhc Coast Cu>rd have been barred Cron1 earning a It Is 6Uper-hentcd during proccs· vcncctime, Navy tn · wart1mc--"acl~ man shall meet at time of signing tint atlcmpled lo ;aln sbnllor con· livelihood In his pl'ore.slon a< a 1>l1yalcal quallRcallon1 articlos the Ing through the Commandant o! $Ing and then 1cllled In tin• In· trol ovtr 1nerchsnt seamen, the Sl?aman. stead or gloss or peper containers. the Coast Guard, shall establish cstabllsbcd . • .'' If a searnan ca1nc (ront a broken agency circulated a GO·pagc docu· A Hne or up to $100 would ho pophysical quollRcatlnns for all Use or the cnnned fresh whole home, htJd a poor sense of s1nelJ or milk Is dealgncd to do •woy with a record 0£ alcoholism in his in\the problom or purchasing nnd mediate ramll.}', he 'vould hnve bundling milk In different rorelgn round this suffkient Lo di.squally ports wh•re f1cllltle1, 1u11plle1 and hi1n Crotn soiling. Quality ore limited. The Goa.s t Guard was unsucce.ss· Stores o! the canned 11roducl, WASHINGTON-Hopes for a shift in tbe Government's hold-the-line attitude toward Cul in its bid to in1pose 1.hfa s)·s· which can teep without refrlgcr•· the maritime industry, which were aroused by President Kennedy's message on transporta- tent, " 'hlch prescrjbed rl~id phyi;;(... tion. are drawn on •Iler tho sup· Uon last April, are nowhere justified in the maritime appropriations appearing in the pro- cat, mrntal and ernotional slanl1a1 c s that rnan:y Coast Cuardsnlco or ply or t.IS frosh milk Is used up. posed fiscal 1964 bud,get. Navy $ailof'S \\'Ould have found 1t The sui:i:csted best method of 50 II •torlng and serving thla milk It The new budget, which is since the fiscal 1963 !ig,ure ha<! a s m llon. The ~11Ui_ary Sea Impossible to mc.-ct. UJWmately. to place rach dll,)''s requlrcmentt very similar to last year's des- caa;'-<>''er of some SoO million Tran1Portatlon Service u to be Lhc Co.isl Cuara dropped tht idr~, und•r ttfriaeratlon at lean 24 Jgnatc1 $225 million In ope~a\lng from prior years added to It. /le- maintained at about the same level and it never came to a he-arlng. hours before serving and to cool 1ubaldy mon.ey and $112.5 mUllon tually lhe n•w shlpbuUdlna ap- al>O, according to lhe new figures. In 1959, lhe Coost Guard wu It to below 40•. Tba cardbo•rd for shJp conftrUcU011. propriation is to keep a l7-$hli;> Tht new budiet tabs account successful in puttt01: O\' C:r a set or oboxe. that contain lhe eons act ., The sblp construction figure ID· ttplacement program going, which of expected subsldlied aalllnga or revl$Cd dl$Clpllnary r<gulat.ions for an Insulator, so tho 24·hour chlU dlcates an Increase of about S60 Is one vessel less th•n In the cur- up to 2,185 both ln lhe current merchant seame-o, but this ~xtrit· period Is needed to set minimum mUUon ovu the last budget, but rent y<ar. and In th• •••I 1114'•1 fen. The sloo of ll$ control ovtr civilian proper chJUJng, lhta Is merely a "paper !acre-." " Pat>t-r l ncru.e" MariUmc Administration c>n •!>" seamen did not CO\'e.r physit:al stan- -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - Another budget Increase wbkh pro•.., up 10 2,400 tublldiltd voy. dards. The agency attempted to turns out to be only a ..paper In· ices per year. 10 thtn: Is room ror eain this aulbority in 1961. A bill crease'' is that for reuarch ond exlra salllnp by alre•dY·subaldiz.ed was tntrodu~ by Rep, Ceor~e development projects. The new companies or POUtblJ' by com- Miiier tD.-Calif.l at the urging of budget seeks $jl.25 million for thla panics with 11tndlng applications, West Coast shipping company docpurPose compared with a previous of which only SIU. contracted tors. " 'ho feared that a. propost d figure of $3.5 mllllon. Figurlna In Waternlln SttamJhip is anywhere net,,·ork o! medical cUnics i:tanned a Jarg~ tarry-over. In the eurrent close to 1J)prov11. by SIU PacJCic Uistricl unions ~'Ou.Id cut into their practice. Tbi9 NEW YORK-Tied up at Pier 25, North River, crewmem- budget. however, it turM out that Mothball flett bers of the Argentine vessel Rio Tercero have water in their the proposed Llseal 1964 research The Government Intends to kcei;> bill also failed. a n d development appropriation maintaining 974 ve8$el.9 In a topquarters again, thanks to the intervention o f the SIU. The represents a Sl.7 million decrease. condition mothball !loet and ancrew was without water for It provides antons other lhlnas oth•r 490 Llbcrt,ys in a lesser state dr" k. b8 ti1I f ll union, ID winning a Job nctlon !or construction and testln'g or 1n of prcservntlon for possible clvU m mg or ng or over lhe firlua of several crew· Integrated power sy•tem "for intro- de!cnsa u•e. About 490 world War days when members called members, through plckellloe SuP· ducUon Into an automated ship. II ships, mainly Llbertys, arc stiU the SHT for help. port and legal help. Th• Argen· Among tile few bright spots In to be 80ld for scrnp. the proposed budget aro a slight The propoud llscal 1964 budgtt Water was available only In the officers' qunrte 14 amldshlp, •Inc• line union l•(er won full recognJ. rise In the approprlntlon for the holds bad news tor vessels on the the water piping leading to the lion of Ila rigbt to supply crew· t.15 Public Health Service facllltlea Inland wnterwnys by • cckJng a two crew's toc'slca h•d frozen ond members and l'<lplacoment... rrom about $47.a million to •onw cent per oallon ta• on all fuel burst open. Jn addition, there had con•untcd by •uch vessels. This Is SO Years Of Union Service ••Plained a• a method or delraybeen no slum heat for three doy1, UOUS1'0N - Five m~mhers of ••veral 1lck men were on board Inc aome of Use Goverument's cost and the rood was moatly rotten. or providing novlsntlonal f•cillties the SIU Inland Boatmen's Union an<! otfsetllng competitive advan- were unhurt here \\Then thfir tug. OIJtcials or 1.h e Argentine State Llne refused to talk to SIU 1'C!pretagcs atlrlbuted to them. Tho levy the l\fV Point Cotn!ort \\'a s ran1med aouU.Uvoi who contacted them at would ro Into effect next January. ond sunk by the US Navy tanker Maumee on J•nua:y 9 to the Hout· Pier 211, so lhcy ,.cnt on bC>llrd to IC •pproved. Forel~n 1ld expenditures would ton Ship Channel. conn.rm the crew'• condition. They The 127-foot tugboat o! the Cutt were shunted otr the ahlp by co down $100 million, the drop con1lng In the mlUt.\ry portion of Canal Line: Ue:et v.:·as tak:ing Jn security guards almost tmmedl· aldy after a brief talk with lho the aid program. ProPOSed ec:o- fuel at • Ttxaoo fueling dock in crew. nomle •Id ls actually up $200 mll· G..Jenil Park "·hen her cre\\•men beard four warning blasts from tbe However, a <Ill to the US Public lion from Htlmoted expenditures ta.n.kr.r and scrambled to satet)'.. Health Service about lhe plight of for lhe rurnnt year. Due to a slight bend in the ehan• the ,.amen on tho Rio Torcero oel at the fueling dock. an e}"C\\-ritwon a promise to carry on •n fn· neu sald It '"as passible lhe- tank~r SEAFARERS LOG couldn't •11tetlon of the sMp'1 water &JI•· make the tum. tem, •nd once the Inspection toot Fifteen tninutt-s after the tug Jaft. 25, 1963 Vol. XXV, No. 2 plat<>, the alluallon chanl(ed. \\-'U rammed. she sa:11k In 40 to 50 feet of waier. The Coast Guard The company lnrtlluttd eme,.. said she \\'Ould not be ~ nltnuce 1ency repairs by ei!mentlna lhe to navigation in that are3. but brew In the pl11t1 so lhat Iha markers sho\\ing \Vh~re she ,,·en' engineers could restore the w1ter P1tV1.- ~.u.. "'""'~dtn t supply and other rep1ir1 \Vere Hllllntr BaAwo. l'dflor; l•w1N SPIYACS do,vn \\'ere iloatcd.. Thett " 'tts no &tarted. &fan12gln9 Sdftor. BU.IC•,.. Sc.utAClf Art fire and no petroletu-lt spilla~e:. the Editor: Mn~r Pou.A~. NAl'ffA• S11tY1•. CG s;aid. 'fbe cause ot the collision Delegates from the Cl'C\V vblted Al.IJCANOI• l.11Ll1l. P'TI• le.ICE\' OY Is under rn,•es1tgatioa. the Sit.I to expreu 1ppreclot1011 Mow.ei•o K'IMtP, StoD Writ•r1. Prosontation of a plaque at a Christmas testimonial to The lanker. \Vho~e: only d1unnge tor the uslltance, and 1·ceallcd an Great Lakes Ara• Director August A ...Gus" Wolf of the apparently \V3S a snHtll cr:ack in a occulon l•at Janual')I when tho SIU Inland Boatmctn'• Union marked his 50th year of union pl1lc in the: l>Q\\'. '''SS on lts \\·:iy out Maritime Trades Department and ol the ch<1nnel nltt'r ~ing do<'ked sorvico. The plaque was given over by Robert Affleck of tho th<> SIU supported tho Cl'Ow of ti• the Stncta.ir \\•hnrr. \Vhtle t he Chicago SIU.IBU (right I, acting as toastmaster, at a dinner another Argentine ship, the Rio invt4liga:l.ion ,,·as under \\·ay b~ thu Tunuyan. in Detroit. Both Affleck and oldtimer Jot f,4111er of MilCC Morine ln~pcr.tlon Offle• lhe waukee !leftl abo have been in tho Lakes tug firemen'• ' -rho American unions assisted Na''Y vessel ,vas anchored :'It uou.. .!\OMU, the Argentine !"arltlme , union ovor 60 ye~r,. var ROl\ds in GRlves~ni ~ SHIP BU.DGET-NOTHING NEW Argentine Crewmen Praise SIU Assist 1-------------- ------------ Texas Tug Hit, SunkNone Hurt �...(figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SIU Atlantic, Gull, Lakes and lnLand Wate" Dbtrict.) December 16 Through December 31, 1962 Registration was up during the period, to 1,815 men, as ships laid up on arrival In port. However, at the end of December, the number of men listed as registered on the beach in class A and clnss B (4,016) was not much higher than in any other period during the year. The holldays apparently contributed to keeping a m1rnber of men on the beach. since the slower than usual shipping did not cut into class C shipping at all. Of the total shipping, class A men accounted for 64 percent, class B for 31 percent and class C for 15 percent, making this one of the best shipping periods for "C" men during the year. The ship nctfvity figures (see right) listed only 36 slgnons, most of them before the strike deadline, compared to 44 for the pre-strike period in the first half of December. Next period's lluures will first start to show the true effects of the dock strike, since the walkout has already extended well past the middle of ~anuary. SIU shipping during the last two weeks of December alowed up, as expected, with the start o! the iongshore strike on December 23. The busy shipping activity during the previous fi:w weeks to move all vessels out of Atlantic and Gulf ports ended at strike deadline time. with the exception of replacements for tanker crews and on vessels with military cargoes that were cleared bv the longshore union. Total shipping between December 16-31 amounted to 1,075 jobs. bringing the total for the month to 2,548 men dispatched. This matched the average pace for the fulJ year based on the complete 12-month shipping total for 1962. ' Desplle the decline at the end of December, two of the West Coa~t 1:>orts. o'us Jacksonvlllc and Miami. ~howed higher shipping than during the first half of the month. w11 ... 111Jtlon an<l Seattle were both faidy busy, although San Francisco showed no ga.in at all. DECK DEPARTMENT Regl1re~ Regbt,.red CLASS A GROUP Port Boston ......... Now York ........ rMladelphll .. .... . .. ......... B11t1more Nnrlol- ~ ocksonvlUe . 1 2 • ... .... .......... Mob le .......... New Orlean1 . ..••••• Jfou11ton ........ WllmlnHton ....... S:.n Francisco . ••..•• S•alllo ........ T•mr.: 14 40 9 5 5 3 J 20 31 34 53 18 36 2 5 0 3 I d 15 13 I 4 2 64 I 4 9 7 7 12 7 13 l54 297 g 107 !C 59 1' 11 I 62 99 07 17 ZS 2Z 5151 . ....... New Yortl .......... PhUaddpbla ... ...... BolUmore ......... ......... Norlolk BO•IOll l•euonvme ..• ...... . Tampa ... ... .... . ....... ........ ........ ) loblle New Ort..n1 . ..... .. . l!OUllA>D ~ Wilmington San fP'ronrlseo ... .•.. Stall It ........ 10TALS H 4 S3 12 34 3 6 0 3 1 10 16 16 CLASS 8 GROUP 1 0 G I .. 0 1 0 0 2 4 10 2 u 4 4 $9 ~I • a 8 • 78ua I 181 1 9 45 38 5 l Ii 0 29 e " • 2 8 l l 0 22 14 0 2 i3T369 n 3 SALL 1 t ~I 0 0 I 0 l 0 t 3 0 3 0 6•' ' 11 : 3 2 12 7 56 7 51 11 0 2 4 11 22 u I 2s1l J3 2 4 I 3 JO 8 7 0 0 l 0 0 1 7 t 0 2 14 I ALL I I 31 18 4 % 0 18 3 2 2 0 0 0 I 1 0 ' :1 7 3 I l 0 0 6 12 6 0 0 2 7 3 50 59 I 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I 0 0 3 19 25 7 t u 0 5 30 JU . 0.. t .... TOTAL • • 11 ... • 11 Y..t .... 2Z .......,iii. . • • 7 • " • • JO -1-....... ..... .. ........ ••••• • • •• • 1 •• •• 2 4 2 , _ ...... 0 M. .1.. • . • •• • I H. . o.....L . 11 a 11 ......... .• . •• t l 11 24 WllaloftM • • 2 1 • 1 • ' 0 9 2 4 I 11 102 216 s.-1.... Seettl• .. . . .. TOTALS ••• 71 JO .. ••.,,.,.,ec1 o. n.cws 11eoc11 8 TOTAL SHIPPED cwsc GROUP ! I ALL J 8 0 15 12 17 2 3 10 7 18 2 6 4 ' 5 I I 7 I 19 0 8 11 24 15 12 12 2 8 3 4 12 3 98 71 fl 1 0 8 32 0 2 4 1 2 0 l 7 l 0 7 3 17 is II , l n r us ! I 0 I 2 " 8 25 7 14 17 115 I Shipped Shi!H>ed Cl.ASSA GROUP Reg Ille red o-o•. 7 0 GROUP .... ... .. . ..,. .. CLAS$ A GROUP CLASS GROUP SALL .& i SAU. II C_M-L l 2 I .&LL l 2 5 33 - 07 l l 2 I I 8 19 6 5 u 64 31 21 1111 15 02 8 75 2 11 10 u 7 10 7 u 19 2ll 8 52 0 17 5 7 8 a II 7 5 107 20 18« 2 12 24 38 3 s1 z, I 6 16 19 0 S5 2 4 IS u 0 3 2 l so 0 10 12 .u 1 8 9 l 11 12 16 2 ) 2 2 4 I 3 4 6 9 3 18 0 0 I 2 2 12 6 17 0 2 H 38 63 12 113 I 1 % 56 19 2 77 80 139 29 ~s• 7 44 67 118 69 3 5 51 211 5 II 5G 93 22 J?I 2 80 37 7 18 H 16 3 aa 2 8 6 18 0 11 0 28 0 0 11 2 0 18 20 22 4 '6 4 8 16 45 18 20 4 u 3 11 22 12 II 12, 1 11 12 25-)-$9 ist l U 59 I 441365 COO Ul 11186 Z3 155 ZU I 411 ' ul • u • ' ENGINE DEPARTMENT J AU. 2 ' • CROUP I t 0 Shipped Shipped CLASS a GKOUP I ALL 1 t l 1 1 5 41 20 40 18 10 e 7 ts 2 3 4 8 IS 0 8 2 i 0 1 3 9 2 4 3 0 ,I 2 0 0 1 4 6 II 2 8 I 12 23 38 25 24 7 15 2! 9 35 I 1 1 3 l 10 I 2 5 11 3 6 23 8 10 2 9 12 1312 1o:i T 19! 74 151 l 0 3 0 I 0 1 0 lfegbtered Cl.ASS A ,..,. a ClASS GROUI' ALL JO 71 9 9 ' JOT AU 6 •0 26 ... ....... s 1 Shipped CLASS A Ship Adivity cws . I ALL 0 2 4l 0 0 0 2 0 9 2 1 3 6 1 25 0 36 I ' 1 16 20 I 10 I 179 •' GROUP i I 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 I 7 GROUP l i 0 0 7 7 1 I 1 2 1 II 11 It 13 0 . II u TOTAt SHIPPED I ALL 2 0 2 15 II ti l 2 J 4 s 0 0 0 4 3 l 0 1 2 1 0 0 1 lltip,-1 CLASS C , , 0 .. 0 3 0 54 I 128 1 f 3 2 2 ' u s • 0 I 0 0 2 0 l ' 0 4 0 1 0 1 2 0 4 10 0 I 0 0 0 4 1 u JS I 0 I Reg lsle red O• Tk leodt CLASS A Ct.ASS I GROUP CLASS i S II CALL I .&LL 2 I % 0 7 8 11 •2 u 11 I! 12 42 7 26 4 3 7 14 4 91 16 3 8 7 3 18 8 I I 1 5 18 2 0 0 % 7 2 11 2 18 3 l 7 1 7 1 f 2 4 0 0 9 17 04 9 3 0 8 25 23 8 54 40 115 11 u 38 34 10 24 76 11 12 2 2 8 15 8 5 2 18 3 0 19 7 2ll 5 1 8 20 0 8 35 4 17 I 11·7 l U 521 us 132 511 72 • .& I s ' • •• • ALL 1' 60 u 115 ZS 18 • 9t 16' 111 H 37 22 715 GllOllP 1 0 5 i 1 2 2 0 0 8 7 2 0 1 ! S ALL 2 4 JI JO 8 7 25 82 10 12 1 8 • u H A .. it 4 11 s 2 15 15 69 59 18' at 39 44 9 6 l7 3 11 H n 11 · 5 2? 21• 2osllii STEWARD DEPARTMENT Reglfler..t CLASS A Pott ifoa ... NY .. .. PnU .... . Bal .. . •• • Nor , • •• • • J ae •••. Tam , ••• . Mob , .. . NO ... , Hou •.• • Wll . ... . SP ... . Sea TOTALS GROUP I• 0 10 2 7 s 0 1 8 8 ·1 2 1 3 f6 Shipped CLASS A GROUP GROUP Shipped Ct.ASS C Shipped cws a GJlOUP Reglm...d On 111• Bead! 101.ti -511/PPfD GROUP CLASS A CLASS liKUUP Cl.ASS 8 .......,lfP I 2 S &LL I Z I &J,,L I• I 2 I ALL 1 2 I ALL I Z I &LL A 11 C .&LL 1 ...;:J;..;•;__:l;,_.;;2~..::S...;: .&=l';:;L, 1 -'1--!-I 41.1 . 1 0 2 3 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 2 i 0 0 0 • 0 0 1 l 2 0 1---S 1 2 2 5 10 0 l 3 • 20 5 34 t;9 8 49 24 80 3 5 6 18 12 • 0 10 u 0 3 16 11 39 14 19 1! 8 18 2 21 55 1 0 6 1 3 3 5 u o o s 5 o 2 o 3 s i 1 ' e o o • • s e • u 1 H 1 15 ts o 2 12 u 16 4 19 46 0 0 9 9 0 2 0 5 7 1 0 4 5 0 0 0 I 7 5 0 12 14 45 24 42 JU 2 2 28 3! 113 ¥112 4 0000 0 104 5101 %052 ?744520423 8 422 81 04 52 2)4 91 07 10 02 25 82 uo 832 133 14. 002 30 01 1 0 012 30 00 00 02 23 02 58 339 181 11 s 12 6 27 53 0 0 9 9 2 3 0 l 6 0 0 3 I 0 0 O t 6 3 O t 11 23 14 47 95 0 0 26 Zf 24 9 32 73 I 3 21 28 2 9 2 10 32 0 l 14 U 1 0 5 I 32 15 6 53 21 51 23 11 206 4 7 ?7 88 16 8 17 42 2 4 17 23 I 8 5 9 23 1 0 12 IS 1 0 6 7 23 13 7 U 16 43 22 34 115 2 7 34 43 3 0 2 I 0 1 2 0 I 2 1 4 0 1 3 4 0 0 0 I 4 4 0 8 7 10 5 6 ll~ l 0 3 ' 4 3 6 14 0 0 7 ? 1 2 I 5 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 t 9 0 I JO 5 8 4 23 4-0 2 1 H 17 4 4 4 15 4 3 12 19 I 3 0 9 12 4 5 5 U 0 0 2 2 12 14 2 U 4 4 5 9 21\ 1 5 17 ta 1oa 45 t55 I 1859 ·ilsT19t1 ~n~-,7la-n-n«1u-~,-u -;......1~1t--a-~a-•-o,....;..._, ~,1 H7 11 ''I uo.104 ua 111 us I 7!HI 21 29 223 i1i 71 m SUMMARY Regl$1ered CLASS A GROUP DECK ENGINE - - - STEWARO GRANO TOTAlJ lloglslered CLASS 8 GROUP Shipped Shipped CLASS A CLASS 8 GROUP I z SALL I z S ALL I 2 I .&LL 15i 297 _64 J 515 .!!.-'!J.021 .lOl 74 151 34 (~9 _7J! ~8 43 I 36' I_! _Dff 78 193 _2! ~J_OJ.]79 154 45 155 I ss' 18 59 115 I 192 49 18 386. sso 262 11us1 4i i u i95 'i sn 1si 12 I 5821 m iI+{" GllOUP ShlpJ»d CLASS C GROUP l i S .&LL l 14 50 59.. J.23 • 1.2 60 64 J.2~ 4 13 e 66 17 a '391Ia nt I ua ' 11 z 30 35 8 68 TOTAl SHIPPED Reg!mred On Tit• ~od1 ClASS A cws a CLASS GROUP GllOUP 2 S .&LL 1 z J ALL II C ALL I ' .&LL .& 25 I 5 259 123 59 HI 3~ 600 121 11198 23 155 233 I U l 13 1 . s~ 179 126 82 S5_7 I!!_ JU I _J2 I 115 ~1 !~4 205 Uii 40_ LJ.• 144 87 4.e "-211 337 118 ss5 I 790 21 29 22a i1s ni 1075 aii' nit ua J 259 Tl 398 sGe ) u ai 11 J 157 m ·I m· �~~~tl,~IHl~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~S~E~A~'~A~R~E~R~S!_~L~O~C=--~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~hc~•'"- Carolln• Tuamen Vote SIU Figlrt Spreads Agalnd lfall Moves ' MTD Blasts Rate Cuts WASBINGTON-Tbe AFL-ClO Maritime Trades Department nas added its powerful voice in support ol counter-moves by lntercoastal shipping lines against railroad rate·cutting maneuvers. In a slrongly-worded telegram on January 21 to Rupert L. Murphy, chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission, the MTD urged test by MTD President Paul Jbll maritime workr.rs _ . . long,borerejection of a proposed re- atatcd: "The new all·ral: nle Ii • meo, seamen, shipyard workero ""d ~- duced all-ra.11 rate on w"tbound lr•nsparent maneuver on the part tran.s<ontlnontal shipments of Un or the railroads to ellmtnate com· p!A~. petltloo or lntercoastat shipping, ICC bu been asked by the rail· which Is underacored by tho !act roads to okay a out of 16 percent. tlt1t the railroads art malntal.nlng The tll«Uve d•te of the now rate oxl1tlng raU ratca for lhc comblnod Is February 1. unl.~s tho ICC sus- w1t.e.r.ra11 tra.nspartatJon of the pends It •ubJoct to lnvtstlgallon. sarnt cornmodllY:' ChargioJI lb.al the nU proposal II the railroad scheme Is allowed, was a "Oagraot example of dis· l(o said, It "could lead to the decrlmlnalory rate manlpulltlOn" 11tucU011 of the domOlllC Amorlc•n threatening Important sections or ahlpplng Industry •.. and the 10.. the US ahlppinf Industry, the pro- or thousands of Jobs of Amcrloan ~ Awaiting flut pact after recent SIU tugboat fleet election victory in Wilmington, NC, some of the boatmen in the Stone Towing Line fleet gather on the company'• tug Soco· ny 8, with the US monument battleship North Carolina in the background. Pict ured (l.r) are C a pt. Roui Wmiems, Englnear Barnhill, Jome1 Durant, Clifton llac•buni, Sam Holden, len Edge, and Wiibur Dolftfleld. S t one Towing and Cape Fut Towing both voted SI U lut month. Industrial Spying Is B ig Biz Modern ~1ata Haris have switched ln recent years rron1 v.1alchlng troop movements and gleallng \\ICApon sccrct3 to Wl\tchtna tranili.stor radio Innovations an.d snaring new formu1os ror aspirin. 1'-Jany ot the famou.s fen18le spy's ntodern counteroarls flnd lndustrtal fiCCrcls n1nrc lu~r;1tive than military sccrel.s these days, It \\11:18 brouii·ht out at it recent meeting or the American Society for lndusJrl•I Security. ~Ith hug& sums ~Ing spent on Industrial research, an estlmaled $18.5 bUllou In the United States alone l•sl year, companies all over the world which llJ'e not able to mnlch thnt sort of money or technol. oay are tomptod to pay wcll tor stolen secrct1. A lormalized Intern&· tionat- markel in stolen Industrial secrets cxlsL4'. It It reported, eager New SIU Carlerry Pact Ups Lakes' $ to soap up any Item, Italh1n firnu. for example. are cacer for drug secrets because a quirk l.n 1t1ll1n l1w bars patentt on any drug prod· FRANKFORT, Micb.--Great Lakes SIU crewmembers on ucts. t he Ann Arbor carCerries have won a new agreement calling J apanHe firms. on the other hand, a re Mencrally Interested In etee-for a wage increase in accord wilh a railroad workers' pay tronic, lnlormallon, So1ne Japan~sc bu.slncsJmen have even gone the formula, plus an improved+- -- - - - - - - - - - - rest of the world one better by enrolling In a "school" ael up In Tokyo vacation plan and an addi- The status of the Ann Arbor to 1..ch modern methods of lndu.trlal 1pyln11. The course Is OP"raled tional man to crew those ves- operation• u.nder a proPosed by Takeko Ishida. a Japanese woman who 101 her own degree In aels coo\•erted to oll. Onl)' Ont lssut, tho (IUHtlon of Job sccurlcy provlllon1, atlll has to be worked out In detail. The Ano Arbor Rallroad and the Creal 1.akes SIU have •arttd In principle to Include tbe cor!crry men In the siu·. Job Stt\lrlly Program In order to broaden the cov~r•ge and protection ot 1e1· meo tbrouRhout tl1e SI U·con· tracled neet. Since the R1llw1y Labor Act contains pro\•Jslons \\1hJcb ore In s ome w11ys dllfcrent froin the SIU progri.m, the dllferencea are be· Ing worked oul ln meetings bo· tv.•ce-n the co1npany n.nd the union. The ••ttlen\ent resulted In erewmembcrs rccelvlnA: 1-ctro· a ctive pay tnnouutlng to four cents 11our1y Irom Fobruut'Y I 1.nd 6.28 r.ents •n hOur tro111 Mo.v 1. Vacation 'mprovc1ncnt.11 cut the number or dnya annuotly n~eded t o quallly ·ror vacations from 120 to 100 days. A n>aJor occon>pllSh· ment \\'as the placcnu~nl of a handyman aboard oll·burnlna ves1ell In a move to upgrade m•n· nlng conditions In the llcct. -Anti-Collision Bill Proposed WAJ;Jl lNGTON-Jn an •«otl lo lower the number of colllslons In coastal and tnl.and waterways, 1 pl'Op0$al has been offered In the House o.f Reprezentatlvts lo use •trict lntorprclallon o[ na.vl11t1on· al rules and regulations. The bill would authorlu ablJ>1 to depart Crom navls•llonal rulos, U necessary to prevent a c-0llf1ton, by permllllng vessels deslrlnll lo navJcale or operate under brldae1 construetod over navl31ble wotcrt or the US lo tcmpotarlly IOW<r any liibt&, day a(&nal" ur othor n•vlgallonal means 1nd appUances. Violators who lloen kocp bull!J>· tnc vessels into bridge sLruc1urc1 would be liable to o tine nf not over ,"00. plus an added Ptnally ot up to $500 assoSBcd against lhe ves~eJ tlllcl.r. nltl"8er with the Del>Olt, Toledo and Ironton Ba.flroad rflnatn$ un· dttlded. though • DT&I repres•ntallve ut In on the contract talks. espiooago with the Japants• army lo .._l\lantburla durlnc lbe 1930·1. Among the c:ourses taught Is one on the u.sc or mlnl21ture cameras. Nol to be forgotten ls Swltt.erland, long-knO\\'n u a h1\•tn tor In· tornational spi6, which Is now said to be a eenter '-' well. tor Industrial •PYin& DIGEST of SIU MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS • - Tl1e /ollo1oh10 is a di.!fe#t o/ SlU -regular mem berihip nt('_eflno• 1962, In alt co111ritutfona! port" Tlti< feature uiill b• corricd each HGW lhtNrCIJ YORK Dtc. ltcr•••rv. S--Cl'l•lnnan. hr-1 ftnanel•I eommlUt• •tetpltd. Auditora' Edw•rd Moont vt reperts 11~ptcd, MotJon atC'tplt'd undtr new bu1lne.u tb11t eonuttlllt'.e be tleC'I~ Rt•dlnt Cl•rlt, AfttUI c .1 mpbt1J, AC'ctPled mlr'!ut.~• or •II pr1JvJou1 p.ort rneeUna:t. rort Afent'• r~[M)rt on • hll"Plns l<'C'CPl~d. rre•ld~AI reportC'O on requet\. tor as1istnnt'O In tlly drJvcrt• ttrlkt', ILA contract tll11J1ute, h.eArln li• 1n SIU ot Conotl.e. beer. rrnvl•lon ro.r ('hr·l11tn,a1 l'llnnerA", 11.5 h-oll· t11.r bonua tor l1t111dontra and 'mtl:I In lO mtet -.•Ith Port Al;tnt And IO(lk Into 1u.Hable e~un.- place.a for utt1 or me111 boo1". SJ• men elected t o <'onnnHlefl und.t!'r ntw bu~lnci•.s. Tot11I Ji• ••itnh 210, ;\; N!W ORLEANS, t t 0 •<. ll- Ct-1lrm1n, ho.11pltalJ, 'nl11Uo .Ship dlt11u1t1 t n4 tn· Llnd~ey WJUl•m11 S•,rttfry1 Clyde l.tf1!er1 r:rt.AA.e In t.OO puf':lll•hlrur tth ~u11:. R.e· R••dl nv Cl•rlo:, Dude St•p~-tnt. N'lnutctl l)Ort A('tep1ed1 \Yel<•re servlt-u report of a ll pr.i,•f9u.s port J)U!t'lhtct ft«'<'l>ttd . 11ceep1et1, Report. or ciuartt:rly fin11nc1111 P'>rt A1t1ol r•Sl'Qtll!'d on i:htpplnf. tt1:in c~• c:ornmlttt• arorepted. M•elln1 oxcu11es re- of ILA gclrlkt", 11t•t'd lo fllt \'l(IUare Jll1u1 rerred 10 Port A.ltnt. Aurtltcra• r eporta C.2rd.J and to /urnlt h n•tti~r)' dQtU• act:tDted. Tota.I 11reff.nl: Jl11i m•nls In f\Ung •:laintt. Report G«tl)ttd. Prffld"nl ·a: re.Pore tor Noveaib'r ae· t t c.pt·e-d, lh~PO~\ of <1u•tl4trl7 ll..n1nc_1al t'HILADILPHIA, Dec. 4 Ch•lrm1n, '''"" Dr•••IU St<tf't•rv. St••• ZvboYl(hl lll••dlftl Cltrlf. Ch•rles lt•nslu,1ry. Mia· "'''' or aU prtvlou1 port mee,lrig1 •Cl' t'tPC•d, 'Port Al!CU\ dls.ev#H ahJPPitl.I t M08H. 1 , Ot(, 1t-Ch1!rm 1n , l.lndt tY WlllltmJI t•,t•ll'Y• Loi.Iii Htlrlt 'ltld· lno Citric. At ll1trt Jord1n. ,llnuht& or 11ttvlutJ.1 1.11tt>i tnC1elln.it otC'f'Pltd. Pon 1\ golll '4 avj.11.11 t vii tohh1.vlow. l111Ut.IJi1)' 11111 llytf, tilootl b11nlc r.C'c-t11ter11. .-hlpptac. ••1'fflotd '~" ttrll:•l MlttlJe dlfp:s d:llput~ ntt4 for bltod donor• aftd bolkl» 4ln.lltt$. 8• pOrt of Ptuidfflt IM No-rt:mtt.r atttptff. Ou.art~t'l.Y fh,•nd.al eonunlteff._ ttPOl'l adOPltd. Utdltlc UICUMI rdURd to Oft. dJ1~t.eht-r. Alfd.llors• rtporY atttpld-, MoOon undtt n•• btlilne:-. 1Mt nt:rott- all. . eornmHtt• •hid¥ potiibllil$ of ~· contNd <buu undtt ftttman.<Waltt- l•f'dtrt' dutte• riop.rdlnt cal'JO overtltAe. wu orrtitd u.n•nlmD&Ul7. Tot.al pA...eftl: .... OITAOIT, Dff:.. 1- No lat t Heport of PN•ld('tU t~u· No\'t'1nbtt lltC'tptttd. Ou:it· lt1rly fln11ni•IJ1I ('ornmlUte•e repor1 aci· t!flPlt d . AudUota• NPOrt• •tl"f-Jltf'd, Tot•I _prt1wnl: USO. P"Mnl: IOS. tc'ftpte(S Runaways Face Tax In Liberia American run.shtpo,,·nus ma)· ha\'e 10 stt-k a ne,,· ha,·en for the-ir ta;x-<lod.ginf operations JI 3 proposal b>· Lib1>durtno the 1noruh of Dcctn1bt r. rlan President William Tubman lo iuue 111 rhe SE:AFARf:RS LOG : t11t\'E> ror~ lgtt ~bascd operations f\llly ~nur1UltO l'C'Otjl1ed, !'leiotln1 •~cvM• "" i·cgistered and t;i.xcd is :ldopted. tert'Cd lo dl•P•t<'ht'r. Audhor•' rcipor•• Tulnn:1n ure:e-d lhe Libcrjan le;:isatteplad, Oh1ruulon lri 1eood t nd " "f'llart 011 ••11dlnJ1 or •llotment 1 "'' hen mtn are lalur(! 10 pau the re51r1etlons on lalle1' <>IT •hll1 .-lc1C In fOl'f!lan POrtl and Iorcign business in order fo off• on ran1ll1 "'"Ila ... ~''tltARtt ....1111i11 1nf'n1· s~l th(' n1lllfon oi duliars in 111,·esl· ber1 •t• 11 tt~ . 'Jlotal Pff!$,nl1 320. ment funds Lh~t ar~ dl'Alnctl from t t t artlvi17. duUe1 ot dcl~••te• •boJrd ship. Ul\Y or1-11nldn• t"d blOCMI ban)( Pt'O(Er:\m. R•IXlr• •C"ttP<td Prttldtnt.•• rep0r\ tor N'"'f'M~r c-~rrted. Otu1rterl1 dn:tncbl eo•nmUtff"a rePOrt •e~pt.d. Audlt9"-" ,.~,.. ae<Qltd Dllcvaton ID •ood and w•ll'llre on ctutl•• or delf'pt••· TCillal IALTIMOal, O.c.. S-Ch•lrMen. llllll e. Dlc:lr•y1 S•<*try, R•l.Ph N•y: Rudi,... Cit,._ Ttfty Ka1itln•. Pttvloos JMlrl, .mfft.. inc .-tnute.• •ttepltd~ PM A(tl'tt ttflOt"l other \\>aterfront cratt.smen~·· On the W6t Coan. Morris wel$be.rger. tx«uti"e \.1ce--presideo·t of the StUNA. also took part In the Industry's protest agal.nst the rtilro1d action ... We a.re parl o! this (jghl and will be battling for our Jobs •ll the way,"' be declared. The only two lloes still canylng steel pipe and tinplate to the Wesl Cout are SIU-conll'•cted Calmar ~team .s bl 1> and \\'cyerhaeus:er Steamship, v.'hose ships are manned by the SIU Pacific District. The lntercouUI Ste•mshlp Freight Asso.:lallon, which originally Mkcd rec to knock down the propoaed rail r:ilc, called for ;i.n Immediate Jnves-tJ1ation to determine \\•h~ther the reduction Is 1 deliberat~ desi~ln to destroy Jotcrcoast..1:1 i;teamshlp operations. In on et!ott to spotlight lhe en· Ure Jssue, the tA•ater carriers fo llowed the railroad rate announce• ment wilh a 20 percent cut or l11eir O\\'n on tinplate, also etrective February l unle$$ tho ICC take• acllon. The shipping lines an· nounced plans at the same time tor similar cuts on other eommodlu~s to bdaace o'ft rzilro.J.d rate slashes. EVERY THREE MONTHS If any SIU •hip hu no MONROVIA - 1\\'a~· Liberl11 annuull)'. lie 111·oposcd !hat tho Jcgislnturo p sss 111casut·es l'l!4ui ri11g thnt all rorrli;-n-ht\Sf)tl invr,stn1ent runds be registered and '1!.u1ual <>ver;:1tion lfe~nscs oblalnc.d il 1he com1lt1nJt ls to he allo\\'ed to. contlnue> opcrat· ing h\ the CQUntr~·. He JJso urged thot !orC'ign-ba:sed capital be re· quired to either in ,·e~t n portion ot total t>roflts Ill (,i~rlnn proJ· ccts: or pay ta·xes on their in,·est· mcnt. Li~ria is one of the r:1.x h3\•ens th•t r\ln$\\'3Y Ame.ricAn shfpo"'DfTS have Clocked to in large numbers. These runa,,·ay operations have no tonntttion at 1111 u·ilh the countries w•re t h•s are nominal!) JOC<1t<"d, t~ldom ff ever go Lo the.~c natlou.s' ports and employ no nationals or the countr>". Their only costs tn the country are in P3.Yin.;: .. small ree ror • mo.:k reglslrallon. ond arqulring thl" appropriate d<K"U• menl$ and flags. Liberia b•s 1n~in · talned a sprcial maritime re~1stry o!fitt in Ne-\\· \'ork !or lhb purpose for ma'*' years. library or need• • new supply of books, contact any SIU hall. Type Minutes When Possible of • q\lorwo.. ~ ~ HOUSTON, Oac:. 1t..-C:h•lrm•"• l fndt.t1 Wllllam11 S•c.rtt•ry, Aobtrt L. Wllbura1 "••dint Cletkt P•ul Dro;1.•1l. Prevlow: port 1uttU11.a mtnulu aiQOepltd. Po,rt ~"'-'• rt"orl on al'llrptng • nd h .,11da7 dlnnen ace-epttd. .Ptetlde•n'• report. (or NoYtmbel' accepted. J\epor~ ot qua.rte~b" YOUR SIU SHIP'S LIBRARY ln order to assure accur\lte of shipboard rueetio~ In lhr LOG, ll is desirable lhol the teports of shipboard oicetlng• Lo typed if ar all possible dlg~sts ;:;;; . �~u. ua Canada SIU Vessel Eyes '63 Ice-Breaking Honors C.ff••tlm• MONTREAL-An SIU of Canada-crewed vessel, aptly named the Eskimo, may take on a loreign-llag ship in an lee-breaking contest to see who can reach lhis port first in February. Whichever one Is successful, the (eat of opening Rodges announced lhe •PPOIDt· t he port ~!ore April would ment or • St. Lawrence Suw11 sirtncthcn proposals for special toll• committee to lludy the adev~ts to tarry on yc1,,..round quacy of toll charces now In ell'•ct navfg.ttion In the SI. La,.Tcnce Seaway. c. n. d • S~arMhlP LI n ... fttlghtcr Eskimo ls expected to vie with the Danl1h rreightcr Hcl· ga Dan for the honors, since both ve...,ls arc l~ntatlvely plannln8 Ji'ebruory arrival$ hrrc. Experts POlnt out, however, lhal an early opening ol Montreal will have liltle lmpnci on lhe mid· April opening or tho Seaway, thou11h l•SI l\1Ar<h 21sl, an Ice· strengthened freighter pvshcd lier on the wat~N·ar. An •lll't•mont between the US and C1noda when raclUllea were opened for deep-draft vcsscls In 1959 ••II• ror a report 10 each government to be made not later thsn July I, 1964 about the surftcleney or the tofla to meet statutory requirements. Under the Jaw, Ihe rnellltlcs mugt ho sel!·llquldollng and scll·supporttng. The tolls committee ttu4_y i. a prollml· nary lo tho nnot us report. - way here. Rcftvy Ice b111Tltrs USU• all)• block the link between the S:IU SAFETY DEPARTMENT 1ca and the Gre3t Lakes \\1en Jnto April, thouflh shlpplna men con· tfnue to clnmor tor 1ll·Ytar irlfftc bec•u•e of the huge lncreue In cargo tonnage that would occur. Meanwhile, Jn Washlnslon, Sec· Joe All"lna.• Slf•ll' Dlrtctor Find Unsafe Conditions In Advance retary or Commerce Lulhtr R. New Orleans Still Leading Grain Ports Flndlnr unW'e condlllons and iiraollcs a.ad i:ettln1 them corrected before an Injury oecurs Is the best !;.Ind or salety work. Taking the same steps after an injury is essential to preventing a similar accident. bttt is olmply hlndt)ahl afier some dam•c• has already been done. On bond ship or •l homo, everyone shouJd be on the lool<out fo r wuaro condtUons. Keep in IDlnd that lnJurt .. can be Incurred In Ibo Collowlnt1 uvcn WI)'$: • A fall. tft he.r on the $Ame le\'el or Crom one level to another. • Ov.rexortlon from ~•cesslve effort In IUUnc or pu!Unc heavy NEW ORLM.'1S This port objects. easib' retained It• position u th• • Gellin1 c1u1tht In between two or more moving parts or obJee~ nation's top port for 11raln uports • St.r iklng •~•Inst • fll<ed obJect, by bumping Into an obJeel or hit· In 1962 and experts to hold the llnJ your h••d on .,. O\·erhe•d. ume apol In 1993. • Beine struck by what can be classed a.. a fallJnc or Clyln1 object& The Oep.rtment ol Alrlcullure • Conto•t with electrielty, hot, rough, or 1h1rp aurfac" or h1rmrul announced th1t araln elevators on chemk1l1. t he route from 8atoo nouae to • Inhalln11. absorblnf, or awallowlni harmful 1111»tancu like dual, New Orleans loaded over one. fumts, liquid.a or 1ax1. third or all outbound us sraln lo ne.. pouJ•le In whlcll an accident may ·oecur always should the tune or nearly 1 hall billion be kept ID mind. The next step ls lo noUce whkb or them erut In an,y bushtls, 1Jven Job. Ooly then can you really + - - - - -- - - - - - - - Dcstrch:tn y,1u second in lotlll con.sider tht next quuttt>n: .. \\'hat cons'trueted. Near-accidents can eratn Joadlnas and Baton noufe I• the most eUecllve w~ 10 pre· also supply valuable Information was third. The rise of the last two vent ,t.~e accident before It can because they at feast POlnl up the port.I !orced Houston Into fourth occur· fact that a dangerous altuaUon place. The fifurc• ~hewed the A great deal of Information Is exists. Most fmP'Jrtant., hoYt·ever, Is LoulslAna area Wfll up over eight uaturall.Y available after a n .accJ- anticipating a dongeroua altuatlon percent !rom Its 1961 total ol 25 <lent hu occurred. The lniured or condition. aod preventlnc !n acpercent.. m;in wUI usually knO\\' what ~·el'lt cid~nt before ft ever happena or Corn mode up almost h•I! or wrong and the situation can be ,.,. even becomes poaslblc. the grain shlpmcnla lrom the New One •~ample ot ho!V dangerous Orleans • Baton nou~o 1"0 ~ I on. situation s can be 1ntlclpotcd 1hould Wheat was second r.i,J. soybeans be enough to mat e the ldta clear. third. Whet. roa'r e. worldl\c on laddott or K•ffolcb. accident.I may occur Grain 1hipments by re¥1on ••· cording to the J;lopartma.nt or In almost any or the ways listed Afrlcullurc, wctt: Gulf, 700.~ mtl· above. A person worldnt on a Jad· WASlllNGTON - Sura.rero 111- der may obviously fall oU. causlna lion bushels; Great Laku, 235.5 million; Atlantic, JG5 million; Pa· nounting a. nc\\' arrival or ~end ing l.njury. OverexerUoo may occur Jn fnvltallon.s, carda or mal1ings or lltUng a heavy object onto the lid· clfic, 163.5 mllllon. Other prlnclpaf ;rain po1·ts in :a.ny k:lnd should check oul "'"' du or scaffold \\1 bere a proptr order or their tot1I shipments regulations pres<'ribed by the Post lifting posiUon rna.y 1101 be poulble. were: C:alveslon. Norrotk. Porl· Orrl~ Departmtnl b<!glnnlol( this In workin& high off lbe floor In land !Ore.I, Superior, Pon Artllur month. an untamlliar area n.ear an ovt,... and' Chi<':a&o. Y.n•el•1>es. cuds m4 sell-mall- head, you may be cougbt between e.r1 mU.$1 not be J~ lhan thr-ec or b.it by unexpected objecb which Inches In widlb or 4~ inchts In are normally hlllh 1bovo the hud, Moving? Notify ltnglh. and mu1t be rect.angv1ar in sueb as rewlvlng fan on the bulk· oh1pe. Tht Post Office dou1J"t head or O¥tthead. You mu 11.rike SIU, Welfare recommend use of envelopes mott rour heod •it•lmt 1 pipe which II Sc•Carcrs •nd SIU lamllles th•n nine Inches wide or 12 lnclles normally well out of the way other.. who apply for 11U1lcrntl)'. hos- IOl\ll !or m.Uina. wiser or rouc.b • hot exhaUtt or pll•I or sursic1I benefit• from water pipe or even a poorJy..tnsu· M1illn1 pieces sm•ller than bled eleclrlcal wire. There'• a the Welfare Plan art- ura.cd to those lllted or that a.re:n•t rec-- c,hiiince you ma,y inhale harmful k eep the Union or the \\'d· tangultr In sha~ wW not be ae.. fare Plan advised of any copied lor procaalng or delivery: fumes or gasea wbfeh tend to rise clulnges or addttta wbUe their t~ th• ceilini:. Last. but cert1lnly Seafarers should also ht~r Jn not Je;ut, you ean e:tSUy drop an appllralions art. belna proc• essed. Although payments ore mind the new PQ!taJ nits which ohJect whieb mlpt hll aomeone often made by return mall, w~nt. fnto e:!fe.ct January 7. First.. standlng or PISllnrt below. changes or address •or tlleflblc tllUS US posta&e now cMts live lf you keep these lhlna• In mind return oddressesl delay thtm ccnu. up a ptnny, Air mail stamps bctore tock.ling a Job, on a ladder when eheclt.I or "baby bond1" ptcvlously cosllnJJ seven cents or anywhere else. accidents can be are relurned.. Thou who are ha\'e had thtfr la~ lill•d tou- pJ·eventtd be!o:re they have a c hance to oicur 1nd CJu•• Injury. moving: arc 1dvil~ lo notUy they now cost tight c:cnl1. SIU headquarters or the Wel1'hu new regulations on the sttelCommt'11tJ and 1ugge1tlo1t1 4rt fare Plan, 1l 17 8altery Pl1ce, •nd ah•P• or malffng pieces are lnulttd b-J tlril dtl)Gl"tment and part 01 • postal olCorl to meeh.. wn be '"'bmltt•d to rhfl column N- York 4, NY. . , . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • .,·nJze ind economize lt1 opcralion.1. In can oj Ille SEAFARERS LOG.I ••11 I PO Amends Mail Rules ITllL . .. . ADMlllAL ctlffMlll_,, .. ...................... c. ' · ..,... ~ ..................... .,........... w• ....,,,., ...,..,.,,., -.11. W.Ul nal.id. a..toa Mil . . . • .,..., ..... "" ~ ,.t DWu7 ... OT . . .... Q . . . . .~ c.,u.a.~ n-ctM:I,_.,., ,...,**"' T. •AeLa Ta.AVW:LtR ru . . . . ....... " • ...,.It"•N " ",..Mtteid " ff .."""' .....S.,.te&. that ttM• l, Jilty ••Un M 1111..- wom d~ IDUll. o. ,.,~ Lee.. to bndQ'au1.tn nPfdiq ·~ IKnttrY. .... .., . ., •ote• ... dra........... 0.D&rtmnt al lM'YtL&. I C:S.. • LM4 .._, t H..-n H..-...1 IM:h't1ry, npllttlM'..U.. ~ ~ ODf mtn.Mr Clf Utt tTW 1*2'1' hlrdN• Mtif n..,-t.M. U..fd b1 lM c-:a.ptela. SQaetilon m.&. OIL IUD (o.ffa). AU.. 19-ooCMf,.. that • b11 b., lataDed lo lauad.17 .toora. •Ad ta.t rcnalloo room M ..,,.,. 111.,_ "· .., ".,.,., '"""'"'' w. .,, w· ._,.,..... •• Ofltnt• , .. dff.r't4 la m.ondaa' tor aalW7 w.n.. pon..4 Ul.lt w·u • " " . ... M#. IAOLI VOYAOlllt ('1•ttM _,,.... OM ~ ~ In "°"""1al ID . .tM.. ...... W1UI ~. I U0.21 t- .;, AVI. \f-at,lt""""" KMMf'l c....1.......... ,,.n ...,... ''· .. ...... .. ..... ., ... ., ~ ~H w1wt."' "'"7ft-•rr, • ..,,_, ,.., a ,...a&a, bT Clfoparto Ship"• de:lep;to spob . , ~.-kin ... .....a ..._.t.ee. MoUM lo P'U'<·b:a..H bad wUb ~ u,uhl oa .toru la , . ,,..,, and .a.ct- of ¢00'4ft0oe ttt• ...... acnt:• loi« &aid 4'tput:Mftl.. .... ,..... He ._., •D&ID• .t•••td llAT8AIN TUAI l...tr&I•), A• t7-C,...l, . .n, J. •t.t.nt a.emery, A. Memt. Few ""' ' to h Ulltl\ u_. with pall'eblt.u • • Mot.Ion lo ..Ulff ..,..,,...., . . l'illt.. conll ••t•«. a• .. lnM1lJ'7. ALCOA UNOI• fAl<M J. AVf. 16 -CMltMt"1 J . ....., h tAttry, P. N, PoweH. No bM.llt reporttd b)' dtPllr'l• mel'lt dele.,.te:.. See Pf1M"Jlm1n about M.Ull\I G ort tnf Wlpu f«'om a.an Juan. c.niw 11k~ to rtmov• t'l• W• from r.lot.a.. &&nt. dl'J' c•ptatn on ,.,.,..1. Lett• r 1eot to ••Ao , o • o ltl.AND (Cttl" ..Nlff)1 hHdQu.rten teprdlnJ ..me. Hc'flt 'IJI'; 11-C...ltmln~ alll'; l'ld fetf, l•C• SblJli~ll dcletlilO el~le-d. O. Claudio. ,.,, ,.,., A. C•pot•. Ap,proxlm•t•.11 110 l•.79 II\ ahlP'I tulld. Ctttll t•k~d t9 In lib\Yt IU.nd. 3ott1• dl@ut ed OT In kt ep un.authorlud Pere.oft.I out or mt.uboll. Vol• or th.anlt1 to tetnnd dttk d•p•rtinenc. Oue 1\'1111'1 tnlmel eook ~ tnd buer. • hlJ! tn Lak• Char•••· No tuJOl" 1UteC. NPOTled by d ep1u'lmenl d e.l•••t••· AMII VICTOJlV Nkfory c.,,,.,, ,, Sl.IA'l ti11on Lh•I ca pt111tn llltoutd k 1&.op,.a Ito• amoldn.• on wJoa• ot th• Ott. 16-ch•ltmen, Wllll•m F•rnwooch bride•. Su1i•1tlon 1hat •hJP't .:lele· Set.r• f•'Y• Anthony P.trllto. NCJ ~\·t• 11.k • up I.he c1u•.1Uon ot C'IPU•ln r•ported b7 d1pa.r'bbenl dt'l«G•l~11. l11Ub'I• Ol1cha.tJ•• "'~'" a rnaq 1:1••4• Rtitl.Alr 11.C to be u.ktn ht• ol llt one fn order to eollKl .,• c•lion P•l' NC'W York. b•lore th• lime on a p,..vlout dJ.t. ('harfe e11pJre.t, CITIES SERVICI ML. T'fMORI CCltl•t Au1. 26-C9'1lrm.an. "'"' ' ltCf't t a rv. IOrvlt•J,. Oct. 26--C:h1lr"'• n... A. C. Q,()I In ablP'• tuo•. Wlh••O ltc"11ry, w. Clen. lkpa.rl• ACl•lt• Motion ma4• I.hat lbe eom.p1n1 A P. d•lea.altt ttPoOTtied fi\"ft)1l'l1Jt.& pl1 eltctr1o wat er HOltr tor crew "'"'' Ill g(l(ld Ol'de-r. Some dl,..puted OT ta meq a nd Q"a.rttnt. One m•n ''"• " eq\oe depwtJQ•nl., 1bJtu a:h·.,n • oil la LU• Cb• rle1 by ~r ,.<>lfl of th.ank.1 for • Job wf'U donf'. t•o\lkl nO\ be r4!.Pl~ . Su.11c•ttlon th•t 1te11f• f'd •upplr ~·• pttaal1tor KATHRYN usuuJ, Ott. l'-C~lr. rw ,...,,.. ~.- ebil C'ffMr 1or nMft. A. Ml.ch• t ff1 Stc,..tarv, J , K••.,... ' """' room. MY· No bttt1 rtPOrttd- MOllOfl t• ORION ITAi CCtlonl10, Av1. ll-- .ee tbat enou.fb money and d.tare:ttea ••t• c....... *'• CMll'MIA. • • Mttlrr•YI ' " "' '"'' ""' ... Gtt1nw11e1. No bffta rtpott•d. 1 10.10 Jn aMp'a t\lnd. WtUten ai.oUon Hnt Ja 10 nqotYttq c:oommlllff rei-ardo lu dA•.ont.b artk._ lntW.d ol llM PHlfnt on. yur on La.nktn rwuWlf to l"t.nb• OWL PIHN IXPOIT•a t '•fll'I Shl.p • lnJ), lt-1. t.-CMltmlfto O. M. R •YMrl ' " " '0-•w ' ' ' "'·ad.ff c. .. W ett. No IJ.Ut& H ."'1•d. to 1trln1 bffb badl i• ....,.... When 11'1.Pic'd. Fruh wate:I' U.U. to M cl•um:I •n4 t:tmcnt~. >le4Mo that lod«ln• sh911td 1M req...-t..S •1Mo c.hl.l>ploS i. doc. quarttn ol m•n •lc ..ptc. ••u ar. Oft board. b..ul trlp, '*•. T'RANIORLIANS Of~ft Wl'ltf'!> ....,.,~ Ava. 1"-<N1NMA. H•T• t1lllt1 S.tr..1ry, A. Cr••t•rdJr. SNP*• ddq at• ttport•d no 'Dffla. J"""" NoU.• ...ce tti.at ~ •nd akcU.. "--'" ble rtsl.Jtirnd ae:p;J;.ra,teb' h'oftl ot.lwr Croup ! nu:.n. Molloa lbKe to t.q and k «"p all .borffidt: wor·llua. oul of foc"'&l~- a.od_ m t.Mhill. etit'- ••1DO(.H4)81'TON Cb•lnrt1.n. tawto. Nff. 1JW1blt.. Clt'Pi11'111MOl NoUW:sa don• kt •t.ID.Pt-"• Jon• s.: se.c:Ntary; No bl!W l'e.,...Ud "" CS.&.••tu . llvi.=. concJlllom on 11.'dA -1b.lp *111« ckpanure lrom 8a.h.1aort• Re pa,lf' mtd.9 up '7 det•ptea.. PnROCHl.M t YaftnllMl, ....,.. ~ lt.c •Ul k Cflalt'M•rt• J , Mcl'tlt vll . .c.rtta rY, fl. Stte11 eoollUl\lttt• to 1M. ••leeled. First Christmas In Houston Hall With Seafarer W. Loektraway on •hip In Wo•t Africa, • Mn. Lockerman a nd the couple'• 9randohil· dren enjoy holiday dinner •t Hou.ton SIU hall, durin9 flrst Chriatma. cele!;ration hold In the new buildin9. . J • Mn. L H. Dodso•, a u..t Billi• M1tthew1, •nd ions Gary • nd Gre9ory, t ako time out fro:n holiday dinner al Houlton hall to po,. for th• carntrall'U • Dodson is 1110 •way at ""' �........ · 1-11.1... Sea Holds Up Gulf Channel Opening Date . QUESTION: Do you thl"k any of the old sup t rslilions about having woman aboerd ship art t rut7 W ODldeo Mon!... t Df lnt: t OlmH Mora.la, .Oatae: U you ltctp a lot ol women a board ablp don't think they're tru•, I think a there'd be a lot woman aboard . NEW ORLEANS -This port•a of llglltlnl- On . 1hlp Will brlni ~ abortcut to the Gulf la not ex· oae •lllP r wu 1ood I uck lo lbe pttted to open untll May or early -~ ~- cr.rw. bccawe on we t.ln"led a ,..,. June bttauae t1teffdlnsty roucb couple or 1ood· wuther maltea II lmpoulble to 1001t1n11 P o 11 s b dredg•, a""°t'dln• to a tpoltKmlD llrll md lbere f or th• Army Corpa Of BncJneen. were quite a few Orlgltlall.Y, Ibo $100 million ••rap 1. They ablp ellannel from New Orleana 1houldn't b 1 v e t o th• Gulf wa1 t o open la1t Oetoany women on Wr. Dredillll operat1on1 lo open American sblp1 uni"" they hava water at the Gulf end have been one for every .seam.a n. delayed month after month beUUMO of bid weather In the area. 11'1 b•en esllmat•d thot only two month• ' worlt la left before the channel Is completed ind r eady far traffic, but good we:ather II not expected until ca1·Jy Aurll, thus pushing up the opening dote. Dredges had been dam•Ked sO\•· eral · times by 13•loot waves In recent \\'eeks. The weather \\'115 so bad .. In fact. that only two and • half days of work were pusslhlc during orlo 30·day period. A m~Jor problem la a 2.500·!oot dJscharRe olpcllno needed to pour dredged m•te rlal Into on area where It will not drill back Into t11e ch•ancl. Tbe pipeline h as been ripped apart repeatedly, and ono Muvln f lillUps, e nsfJle: No. At boa t ca.rrying on Inspection t~3Jn one time moybe they didn't have hod to return aller the boot•• the n«>-fratemiwfndo\\·1 Y.' cro hroktn by heavy u ti on system. waves. 1•hn US Controls Readied On New Drugs way Lne 1hlps are tod11¥, tbe rellows treat ladies 11.k.e ladies. l never bothered rtadtng: op on most of these '1JperstiUons. l"m .. ~ ·~· i most of lbe Ume lhe women att prayln1 for lhe ufety of the I 1blp. l don't believe In 1upcnll• L;~ .. lions, although some sailors do. I don't see how b••lni a woman aboard can brlna anything but good luck. $ $ ~ ·A M Domlnro Gordian Jr. dtck: l don•t lbinlt so bee.au.Se lhe way we llve no'tl' we re:specl one an· other more, a_ nd we also know mort abOut wom~ en. Every p0rt where .ea.men go nowad •YS Ibey meet clll'l•rent won1en. and I MCS Reelects Turner L arr1ck sald 010 now reg,ulatJon1 provjde sLro111 and necessary eon.. trol• aver the lnveatlgaUon•I use of new clrug1" and comply with lc11slatlon spoo¥Ored by Sen. Estca Kefauver <D.·'l'enn.). which wu enacted last yur. R•dlcr, the agency took another move lo lighten Ito supervision ot new drugs by appointing Dr. .Fron• ces O. Kelsey. heroine or tho th•· ltdomtde episode, as head ol o new lnvcsllgatlonol drug branch. It will evalua\e le1ts on anhnala and otber reports on he'v drugi which manu· factw:ers propose 10 teat on humans. Under · the new regulations, whlob go Into dfr.ct Feb. 7, the Government may order a drull comp•OY to hold oU the human tests until the P'DA ls sotlafled wltb the lhoroughnCll and result£ of ttst-a on an_Jma.ls. They also en... •ble lb" ~ency to bait dlnlcal \rlala on ••Ide.nee that the dru.c ls lnctfccllve ror the purpose ror wbtch It Is being develoJ><d. PrevfouslY. trial• could he halted only for lack or ufelY l'danuracturers tosllns new druas wlll be rO(fulred to furnlail Cull de· ulls about their distribution tor ln\'esUgatlo(llll use, wllh comprehensive ffilOrd·kccplo.c and rcpo11a t o the FDA and all lnvesllt:otors Ir any slitnifleant •Ide crrecu or other hazards are round. S AN FRANCI SCO-A. record 3,200 members C<ISL balloLs In a special election for officers of the Marine Cooks & Stew· grds Union, which saw the return of Secretary-Treasurer Ed Turner, all but two incumbents al headquarters .tn eiection held t.v.•o years 1ao. v.1huse procedures Juul been that· and ell outport officials. The results wer e announced by a flve·m•n, rank-•nd·fllo Cttdentlo.h •nd f:lectlons Committee here on January 9. Of!Jclal returna will be announced In a few deys. Vol1J1J by the MCS membership virtually re•Ulrmcd the results ol Don't Delay On Heat Beefs Now that .'.o cold \\'Cather ts here, Seafarers arc ~ minded th•l healing and lodglna beef• In lbe •hlpyard can be easily handltd lf the ship's delegate promptly notilfes the captain or chief engineer and shows them the temperature readiftl:S at 1he tlmt. Crewmemwn who bee1 to them...... about the lack or beatJnc but waJt lhrtt or four days berorc making lh• problem known lo a responsible ship's oltlcer are only making things lOUJlhtr !or them~lves. This •hould •160 be done when shlpyatd wol'kera ar" bll!Y around itvlng quarters. Make •ure you k.oow where and when the work \Vas done 10 that tho SIU p1trolman has the faels available. WASBJNGTON- The loophole worked into the Jones Act's protective clauses for domestic shipping last year in the Interest o! US Pacific Northwest lwnber shippers is expected to be broadened to In- + elude a Southern lumber fngs by foreign ltnes already concern as well. optlone<I for the lumber moveA Maritime Admlnlstntlon ex· amlntt ~commcn.~ on .ranul17 t l lbll a Savamiah. Georgi., !um• ber company should be allowed to ...., forda n·flas lhlpplne to haul Ila product lo Puerto Rico under the 1962 Jone• Act revision. The eumlner·1 recommendation WAI made on • move by warpw Lumber " Tradln1 Company !or the authorll,Y, already aranled to seven l'acl(fc roe1t shlpJH!rs to uu forolgn lhlpplJ>g In tbl: Po~rto Rico trade lt •P•ec on Amorlean ships t1 not "reasonably a vailable.'' A "llrot rc!u.ltl" procedure bas been e•tabllahcd Riving American v sstl or1oerators !IVc bu! lness days c r lo m•lcb or belier •P•Ce offer· =t. Under t hla procedure a JapaneM lbl p hu already bttJt cleared lo handle lb• first cargo Crom the Wm Coast to Puerto Rico. 'lbe ff'Vco lhll>P<l'I for whom the Jonea Act hu been susi><nded are; Gfl>rgla-Paclfic, Dant and Ru...,Jt and Oregon Lumber, all of Poet· land, Ore.: SeJlboerci Lumbe.r , Slm.poon Ttmb<;r. both of Seattle, Wash., and Heidner and Com,:a.nY ond Its •ubs!diary. the Windsor Company of Tacoma, Wasb. . Lumbc.r cargoe;s \vtll be movtng to the Puerto Rican ports of San Juan, Alayaguez and Ponce from Crays Harbor, \Va~h.; Coos Bay, Ore.; Eureka. Cahf,. o.nd otber Puget Sound and Columbia River ports. North\\'e-st Jumbe;t gro'''~r.s pre$Sed ror the amendrnent spon· sored by ~ . Maurice Neuberger m.-ore.l Jut year lo order to gain some relleC_lrom competition by Canadian lumber moving into US Poi:ts on foreign ships. The suspension of the Jones Act I$ fln 8A l.T l~l 0Rf: A nucleal'-pow· a one.year trial buis uatil Ocorcd ll;htho1" e Is In lhe making tober 23. for Cht11pe• ke B•Y· The Co••l Guud ~d a Govern· rnent c-ontractor are workln1 with Cle. Atomic E:ner a Contmfssion to-W••'<ls this e nd. Tbt ftntra tor, poworcd by Stronllum 90, 11 ex· peeled lo be compleU.d be!ore spring •nd tested by mtd.AprtL After the tuts are comploted, FAfRHAVE.V. :\I.us. - Another lbc generator wW be lnsulled in new scalloper ha$ been signed up one of three ll&hlhouses ln Chesa- by the SIU-affllla!M New B<dlord peake Bay. At this time, the mon Fi.ehem1en•s Union. The uey,· boat llkcri• appears to be Balt imore Is the $135,000. Sylvia Mae. o~ nl'CI Light o!! Clbson Island, not too and suppered by Sheldon Kent or far from the main channel enl hl• port. tt1ncc. One ln A Suits The vessd b.. enclosed shuckTbc llghJho~ae program Is part lni: boxes, but her fO<"'sle wos made of lhe AEC's SNAP•7 series or pro· larger than most or the S<dlopers Viding atomic power for OUl-Of•lhe beillC louncbccl lodoy, Most ol Ibo \\'IY plaC'ei. A nucle11.r~p0'-'·ered extra room Is In lhe e:auey. pro· buoy a lready I&opcrsllng In Cbeso- vldlng added 11>•cc ror the tte,.·· 1><akc Ba)' and a submarine de· ard an<I the crow. tector rectnlly wu lowered Into The Sylvia Mae Is equlJ)ped A-Powered Lighthouse Ready Soon not a su~ti · when they ue a llou1 person. and I don't tllihk WASHINGTON - The Yood & therc·1 any trulb lo lbose. old \\'oma.n on a ahip Uaey tttal her like a lady should be treated. Drug Admfnl•lniUon bu Issued Ideas. new regulations •lmed at better prot~ting the nation agoin•t p0tenllally dangeroua or lnade· qualely-tesled ·dru1•, such •• the baby-deforming thalldomlde. FDA Co111mls1lonfr George P. 0 Lumber Men Widen Hole In Jones Act New Scallop Boat Signed lh~ Atl:antlc. Both li1vc U1e san10 " 'lilt m:iny cle-ctronfe alds and i& t)1pc of direct enet'iY conveJ".Sion ltigher planked than others of a-lm· device Jhat Is being prepared ror llar design. The height or tbe Jhe lighthouse. Whlllebark has bcc.u dccreosed, ·rho llUhthouso @cncratqr will be whllo Ule pUothouse hOJI b~•n lengcd. Tho latest vole will bo fol- the Urst ono where all of the fuel raised in. order to provide bellcr lowed this fall by the reRulor hos been prepared by private ln· \'ISlblllty. po,1;·e red by a 335 hor.seJ>O\'•er duatry •nd not Jn a Government thr~e---yca r ui1loo electton provided laborotory. The noxt stei> for lhl.s Waukesha Diesel. the boot is 83 for in the At CS consutullon. type of fuel will be In space. ac· reel overall and silllllar in desiin In winning reelecllon, Turner cordlna to • project opokesman. to two other scollopers now being defeated Harold A. "Spud" Robin· 1_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ bullt. son, whom_ he also dereote<l ln 1060. As assistant secrctary·trcasurcr, Frank Comar ..111 succeed Ted Nelson. n1 ho v.•.u named as an ha· terim otneer !Mt sprina. repl•cina Louis Poyt. who died In 1961. Oomar dereated both Nelsou and a tblrd e•ndidote, Cyril Clea><>n. The other headquul<!rs posls were won by Bud Baylus. P. D . "Bumblebee.. Tloompson ond Juhn Sl•lbis. running against a brge field 1or lbe l.h ree patrolmen'• jobs. Stathis. elected patrolman for Port.land In 1900. defeated lnCUUI· bent Tony Branconl. In the branches. au lncumtM,nt.s on the ballot wue reelcc~ . Hugh ''Pat K«>gb" \\'On a s PorUand agent and Jlob Beuctle, acting palrolmon, replaced Stathis. Other results Included the following: WDminJrtoo,. Joe Goren. agent; Charles IVataon, pai:rolman: New Yori&. WUdcr Smith, agent; Gene Bussell. patrolman: Uouolulu. Alfred ..Sparlde" Chung, agent: Seatue, Chorlle Green, oitcnl; Sam E'''inC. patrolman. Voting wos cond•octed rroon No· vember 1 lbrougb December 31. On the mend at Brighton (Mau.I marine hospital, New Bodford fhhorman Edmund BorisofJ (right) visits with hi1 wife ond receive s weekly New Bedford Fishermens' Wei. faro Fund chock from HowMd W. N ickerson, NB.FU socro. tory.. troasuror• �\ ,._, n . ua ...... Blsllt Experience I• Stlll Tire led Teod1er JOB-HUNT EASES FOR OLDTIMERS Experience, the prlma.ry product of a long and eventful life, is once more being rec· ognized by employers for the valuable asset It is, and oldsters are reaping the benefits of , 87 S W NEY MAJlGOLJUS the.Ir experience In new jobs. US Labor Department·. _ - - - - - - -- - - -- - - -- - - - - - Watch Fuel Cost As Mercury Sinks &ludies point up the fact that worllen. Tbelr ucorclJ show that ctc&l Insurance outwdehs lht ad· Tbla llu b..a a cnitl winter, and 275-pllon u2acll1 of most b&dolder workers ue less Utely to vu~ of hiring older workers. older workers are finding 1wltcb not the least of the weather's barbs ment tanb. But eom• suppUen Jobs. are Im eiq>en.<i•e to T".U. Idea Is being dlepule<I, bu betn the ln<reuc Jn the COii ot else ct•• a discount of two p....,.11t easier sledding In their job lffk· ttcrult and train, and att olten JJlg these days. A J 958 survey for example, found that 58 perttnt ol job upenlnga carried upper a11c limits a.nd 42 per«nt stlpulat.,.i appUcants had to be under Ry 1961, these Ugun.1' bid dropped to 39 percent and 28 pereent, respectively. J\Jaey companl<!I now f·roe1,y ad· mlt that It II sdl·JJlterest which II promptlllll them to hire older more Interested In lbelr jobs !ban bo~u. by those who contend Cuti. 011, for eiwnole, 1etms 10 for cub. 1bua. a family with lb• younger workU$, p.rsonneJ people that medical Insurance c..u WIU 10 up In Inverse nUo to the drop money wbdom to maintain 1 fuel aven.ice more for -yOl&O.IU worken In tem,p enture. In some J>U1ll of capital fund of '30 or $35, Instead country, tl\•re already have of depending Oil the oil company ·~·Jn 1ddlUon. many tlme-\\'Om once )'OU figure In ma ternity and the been two price hikes thu be1Ung to plan for It. eon make lhh modest reuons for not blrtns older work- dependent benelli._ 1e11on, for a tot.al lncreue cf ap- fllnd earn money at the rate or 20 ers are rradu1Uy br..ldng down. 1n aplte of the new trend, the proximately ten percent. peroent a )'ear ( by Ulirta lt over The reason.t usually given for problem of long-Ume untmplo>~ For many famUlu. the result of and over to ~cash for fuel). r ulrletlve hiring are that the cost ment or older worke"' Is expected the low temperatures and high In any case, this Is a year to ot frinfe benefit•. pension plans to be aro\111d for a long time. Right prleu Js fuel bills runnlna up to pr.<Uce expert tcanoroy In use or and sroup llfe, hospital and sur- now. mea over 45 comprise over $.'50 a month. The ex1reme we•tht'I' tueL In maoy home•. uMecessJU7 30 percent of the long-Utne rover alao has placed a heavy strain on heot losses ean be found. On• six months) unemployed, although bollcrt: lhal bless n1any homes, family that seemed to 11ave lerg• they make up onl)' 26 percent of and a host of breakdowns have oe- fuel bllls (In this case the healln11 the work force. By 1965, the 45· curred, aerv.Jcctmcl"! report. was by gul, finally checked with Oil companies u•u•llY give a re· the local utility and found that Ila and-over age group will be adding 11 wotkers to Ille labor pool for ductlon or • hat.r-cent a gallon on bllls did run about $10 more a every two added In the 24-to-44 dcllvcrlu over 300 golloM. 0 11. month than for homes of similar fortunatetr. thla !1 Just over the slie and lype In Its nelgbborhOOd. •ge bracJccl, J osepb Volplan, Social Securll1 Dlttclor 'l'he beat loss was traced to a l'deanwhll" things are looklnB at least a llllle brlghtc1· for many poorly·lllted back door wllll no stonll door: 1e1.ky window !tames, oldstus who want the opportunity and an over-age hol·water tank with \vorn-out Wulatlon. Wftb Medlcal Expenses At All-Time High healing blllt • inftlor Item In home-owning cost!l, the uvJngs on fuel to put In a iOOd day'e work. Amerfoan oonoumen 1penl a uow bl1b of $2.l bllUon for medical In Jutt one healing seuo11 paid for corttcUng tbese def~cts. Here i. a ebetlllut or trequenl sourcH of heal loo tbal are nol dlf· care in J961, accordJn11 to data roleued by tht Soelal Security Ad· - -- - - - - - - Clcull t o ttmed7: mlnlstrltlon. The total private oullay for medical care, which Includes Window bul loss: Storm windows can save ~O percent of the heat $14.4 billion In dlr•ct out-of.pocket expendlturK and $6.7 blllion paid lost through wlndow1. Wllh most o! winter sllll ahead, It Is not too for hcallb Insurance, exceeded l>Y $1.S bllllon the total apent In the Jato to Install 1lorm windows. In feet, you can get special pdces on US In 1960. storm windows In midwinter utea. The record 1961 consumer ex1>eodlture for medleal care amo~ts ~ fnm ..: One or the mcst common heat losses, and the le.. l to $116.60 for each lndlvldual In the US. Dlrecl expeodllures pu capita txpen1lve to remedy, II caused by loose wllldow and door frames. were $79.?6, wblle paymenta for health Insurance amounled to $38.84 These nC<>d w..thentrlpplna to keep out cold air. per capita. All these 1um1 apply lo private upendltures Cor he.alth Tbermodllt o•H-odJostmenta: Many families fiddle with Che thermocare; they do not Include Government ouUays or medical care provided stat too often. A conslant temperature ot '10 degrees fs recommended throu&h priva te cbarlty. by beaUna ontineen u comfortable and economlcal. Ont 1tud)' l't'l:W YORK-A sll&bt ... k or found that fuel consumpUon Is Jnereulng one and one·bal! peieent Jn 1961 the private s~ndlos !or medleal rare Increased In all r atecorfH over corresp0ndlng fl11Utt• for 1860. llespilal care lnere~ radloacUve material rroro Its load for every de1ree over 70. Nor does It ~oy to lower the thermostat excessively at night. The by 9.8 percent, and nunlns ·home care lncrUMd by 8-0 pueeol. The ..... Into the bodies or lwo or the net cost o! heslth ln•uranee-tbat l•, the difference between th• (our trucks that carried It from a wllll and furniture cool oU. and In lb• rooming the hutlng tY•tem amount paid Cor Insurance and benefl\J paid by Insurance carrlers- PeOMYlvani& planl t o the Brook· bu lo opera!• overtime to ttStore the desired temperature, and h eat hneo Nattoo&l Laboratory on up tho house Itself. lncreased by 15.7 pettenL Blodiod hot-water lines: Airlock In convecion and radbtors often Other Items lh•t sho..~d 1maller lncreue• over 1960 were payments L ons Island last week asaln bloclu circulation or hot water. convectcrs ha•e a little pettock on Pointed up Ibo potential h•iards In to pbyslelam. up 6.5 perecnt, and outlays for eyetlasstl and 1ppllanees, one side. These may need to be opened occasionally lunUI water materials. lrilll$porling such up 2.3 perceoL A spokesmao said the Atomic ese.pesl to corrcd airlock. A broakClO.,... bJ catecoey of n· standard of llvlng through In· Cloned tutors: Jn warm-air heating systems, dlrt·filled lllten bloclt Bnergy Commi88iOn WU invest!• pe_odltu.r·t J thOY.'S how the consum· creased use of health senien and gollng the Incident, and U1at tho the but from lht Theu n«d to be replaced or cleaned tree r'& medical care. dollar waa spent Improvements Jn the. level and tv.·o trucks w~re contamlnattd but qucntl)'. Replaceable liltere ec>sl only about Blodled air elr<1ul1llo11: Fu ml· In 1981: hospital care 1ccounled for scope o! medical services. the radioactivity Involved was not dana:erous. ture or drepcs that lnterlere with (Commcnt1 and augoacion-S G1"e27.8 ecots: physicians' strvleco, 27.6 The leak was discovered movement of a1r around convec tors cents; drugs, 19 cc.ot.s; dental care, lriuite<I ~II t11il department and when the lruck carrylnll the 9.8 cents: eyeglasses and appllanen, c"1n be 1ubmitttd t.o this colu,.nn. shipment OD the last l eg O( Ila and radiators reduct heating six cents; nursing end other pro!cs· In care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) The AEC did not disclose t he In· efllclcn cy. lmpropor burner adJualtDenl: cident for several days, according sic>nal care, four cents; nurslnato a. lltf\Ot'S teporL, because one of burners can tmproperly·adJusted homc core, 1.4 cents. The remaining Vacation Cash U1e lruclt.• Involved could not bl wuto t en to flltecn percent of your 4.tl cents of the consu1ncr'• n1edlcal tocat<>d for two days and had to bc costly luel. ' One clue to efficient cn_t·e dollar rc pre~~ nta tho net coil ch11<kcd out ffrsl. or health Insurance. Two 'trucks had taken the $hip. operation Of th• CUIOIUOll hlghot the total $8.7 billion expe nd!· roent from Apollo. Po.. to Pltl'S- pressuro oil burners I• the color o( buri;h, wl1ere it WM loaded onto o the flllnle. It 1hould be oransclure for hcellb Insurance premiums, third truck lhat went to Jersey ycllow, bushy and even In 1h1pe, 4~.4 percent was paid to lllue Cross· City. From there, It wos taken by &hould never look or sound lite • Blue Shield plan•• 38.1 percent tc another truck to Long Jstand Cor t.nsurance c:omp1nJt1 for group covstorage. During the trip, the con- blow-torch or show more than • E~(fflHJ~ e:rnaie, 9.4 percc.ul to lnturance comtamlnated equipment was kept In 1U4hl tinge of 1mol<e a t Ibo tips, suppo!Mly •lrtlght and leakprool and 1hould not produee visible N~ IN .Sbi\GEAR p anies for lndlvldual pollclH, and lead containers eradled In wooden amoke from ycur chimney. To 7.1 percent to lndependen~ heallb eratff. mike aurt of proper ad)uatment, W~· insurance plans. When the eratet were unJoad•d ult your 1ervl~m1n to anal)"lt the The Social Security Admtnl11r.. at Brookhaven, technldans found Oue IA'OS· ~A~JH~ tion estimates thal Insurance bcne. !bat radioactive material had ap. Burners localed In 1n1all utlllty fits paid 23.3 percent of the eon· 50VWEs1?:~· parenuy leaked &om al l•ut one rooms or In Upt, aniall -meni.. sumer'• to\lll 1961 medical bill, of the containers. They found often do not R•t enough air for exclusl•c of the coot of ln1ur111ce. "'slight" ecnlamlnaUon In the truck, prcper combustion. Thia results In Insurtoce met 811 percent or 111 and had Jt cleaned by undlnr. a loo o! heat up the chimney, and char&es rcr hocpllll care, 30 pe,.. which re1110ves radioactive partl· can be corrected by opening a win· ceol of all ehar11cs for pbysJclsn•• Big SIU vacation pay cles. dow sllshtly. 1ervlce.._ and 1.5 pe,..,..nt or the co.i chock. e ro in .tylo thcso of all other Items, lncludln1 dent•l eemns 11..1 lou: Ceilings with· days. •1 S e .e farers. cash in care. nursing ttrvict, drugJ, and out tnsulttlon can result In heavy on the new $800 a nnual Union Has nursinc-home care. beat loss. Heating e lll!lneers rc-crete that b egan in Octoommcnd •t lea.st tour Inches of Since 19•8~ prlwate 1111.pendlturcs Cable Address Insulation. ber for all aeetime. PreviJC )'Our allic ts not tor hfalth ea.~ ha\•e lncrc11$Cd b!' Seafarers overse~s who wane completely floored, you can correct ously, only Seafarers who 175 pert~nt. One re•son ror this. to get In touch wllb heodquor• heal 10>1 In the main put of \he wero on the same ship for a "Soria! Security BullcUn" arllclr ttts In a hWT)I con do &o by house. nt moderate <"OSI. either SHORE WEAR SEA GEAR 11ot.es. 12' &hnply the lncrca11c In a year since October, cabling th• Union at It.. coble wllh blanket or loo~e·!lll lnsulnpopulation. AooU1er Is the gcncrnl SEA GEAR f SHORf WEAR 1961, drew benefits at the address, SEAFARERS NF.W tlon. Increase In price levels. $800 rate. At top, Santio• YORK. Use of Ibis address •tFloor h.. t lou: A cold basement About two-thln11 or the •ncreue go Laurent e, cook, shows sures speedy t.ran&mli>sio11 ~n •II resulle b1 cold floors which waste In per caplto health c11ro expendl• messages and faster servJcc !or $912 .88 check for over a bent. Use weathersl.rlpplng nnd lures since 11148 wns caused by the men Involved. year on the Ames Victory storm eash tc prevent heat Jou In higher mndlcal prlce1; {ho rem~ln· {Victory Carrienl . lne onc· tnb-d resulted In a hlahcr ' • • • •• • • • • • • • • •I lhe boscnnent too. •s. SOCXAL SECURl'-'1""'1t"' REPORT Atom Cargo Springs Leak -No Danger CUrn•... ,1. for SIU MEMBERS! "PJ AtlJ 5ldE TO A AU-Ai'Sf!:CIAlSE.A CJIESr f'RICES your SEA CHEST a JN1i15 /lfW ~6. &4l1JA1~ #Ajjj5 ���,,__,, __ ~,,, ,,,,,,,, 'Unseaworthy' '° De.....,,.._ R" " rave a blr boost two ot Proaide11t Kenneb's top prlortt,y prog:r•rnt-a t•x cut •nd Soc:l•I Security hc-1llb care (Of' Ille agt<l-by tltclln1 AdmlnltlnllOD aupPorttro to 1111 both of the ~rlY'• ••e•nclcs on the Waye & Means Committee. The commlltoe, which handles all revenuc-rclated l•glslallon. It the only on• wh03f Democratic members are elected al a par\1 caucua. The Way1 &c l\feanJ Democrats. In turn, aamo tt1e part.Y's membcra on all olhtr Home com.. mJttr.es. Repreaentatlvet Ro.a 8a» (T•nn.> and W. Pat Jennlnp (Va.I won the with 189 and 101 votes. rea~tlvely. Rep. Phil ?.!. Lilll· drum (Ga.), «>·nulhor of the resltlctlv• Landrum..CdJfln Act, lrallt<I wllh 126 vol•• In tho accrct ballot election. White Bau hid been t><~t~d to win handily, the ma.rstn b)' which J•nnlnga defeat<'<l. Landrum 1urprl$cd most observers. Jennings, a moderate with a belter,.than ..avtr11c record of supporting the Presl~ dent'• programs, wu backed by 1nost House liberals. Landl:Um had Important support from tho House DemOCrAllc leadership, Jncludlng Speaker John W. McCormack. Ludrum had "e• rned • reward/' Jtl.111 b1tkenJ armed, by breaktng with t he contervaUn bloc lo support the Admlnlstrntlon In the bolll e over conll·ol or t he Rules Commlllee. He Blld Rep. Cul Vinson cnrrled the entire ten-member Georgia dclcgnffon with them on the ls$ue. This won L•n~rum some northern support. but, appoarentty may have allenalcd aome southern anll·Kennedy mcmoert. Other factors were Involved, includln9 a tradition that vacancies on the con1miltee be fllled £rom the ••me stile as that of the previous member-which helped both Basa and Jennlnp. Tbe net effect was a spllnterln" or normal alliances and the election of the l\~O Kennedy suJ)portcrs as replacements tor coruervatl\·esRcp. Burr P. Harri.on 10.va.1. who retired from Congress. and Rep. Ja mes B. Fruior, Jr. CT•nn.>. defc•t<'ll in his party's primary lar gely bO(llJUSt or his 011posltlon tu medlea.rc. Th• Ways & M<1n1 Committee, headed by Rep. Wiibur O. Mllb 10.-Ark.), hH loni bffn con•ldcrtd a conscrvallve bulwark, but the addllion or two llberala comes close to cMoe supPorkr• of SocW Stturlty.ftnanced h<allh care a m.iorlty. In the last Congress, &12 unolDclal count showed me<llcarr backers only three short or the 13 votes needed to brlns out • blll. All were DemOC"rat.s, whll• th• tcn .ReP11bllean meml>en werr solidly hostile. Tu euC. 'lftU be Ille Brat major lave before the committee. Other Adml.n lstratlon end labof.SUPPorled L•1Jslo.tlon will pre.sumably wait until 1 t.,. bill c. reported. Wllb an lnllux of new Consrrum•o and Sena tors from both parties It's been said many times that the Amer!· to be usljncd to commltttta and widespread Jocl<eylnr by rrtumtng members for more pr<1tlge uslgnmcnµ, It wtl! probably be al leut can merchant marine has some serious probthe end of January belora Ibo mualcal cbalr shulfllor has been com· lems and, in fact, Secretary of Commerce plelt<I a nd lhe committee can belln lo consider somt or the hundreds Luther H. Hodges, who's charged with the o t blllt which have been Introduced. ~-caucus ti:=::::;::-=-:-::-::::::::;:::;;:=::=::;;::===z:i• A 111ember of Shcel Worti- Money Isn't the only thing k•eplng •'* Looal 108, who quit hl1 tho company and union a part. A ~Iola! Ju~ b~· uuse he WH afraid his bo11 mlabt tht'C4!'·Year · contract preferred by ahoot him for- his union acllvlllee, McOonneU 11 unacceptable to the has won unempJoymcnt con1pcrua· union, wl)lcb aeeks an agrument llon lo Detroit. Jesse K. Slm1non1 of 1horter duratlon •. • Tbe Plain• told A rolerC<J that the boss had tlew Federa tion of Teache,.. has brought a gun to the shop to shoot 11'on the llrtt union repreae.nlallon r ats but had •t•terl oJ;M"nly that It efccUon coverlnJt subur·ban New could be "U$ed for hlllbllllu" too. York teaebt>'S. The Loo& Island union ha.a preseoted proposals to ~ ~ ~ 0 11, Chemlul a>td AIOm.lo Work· the Board of Education ealllne for era out In Cllmu, Colorado, have t 1lks on "'ABC• and other condi· betn successful In a•iUn1 the tloos. and \\'ill now Aeek e.1ections ••best contrAr·1 e\ler·• from Clim•x Jn ollter nearby school districts. 'Molybdenum Co., eru;tlog a flv•· Tcacber:a have org11ni.zed &e\'en lomonth 1lrlke. The contract pack· cals on Leng Island In lbe p""t age will result In an 34.5·Ct'nt In· t,\li'O yea.re. crease In pay plu1 1dded benefllt. $ $ $ The Oil Workers have threatened Pbllad•IJ>hla members or lhe to take another "'alk If other plont Amat,-1ma~ Clolhinr Workers unions •re forced to llrlke to main· have obi.lncd an NLRB ruling ort&W contract 1tandard1 . . . N'ew d•rlna Forte Neckwear to halt Yor1t Orrico Employees Loea.1 153 dlscrJJnlnatlon again.st employees racked up a 2·1 National Labor for th~lr union mMlbershlp •nd RclaUons Board victory In wln- to quit threatenlac tllst It will nlns represtntatfon M1hra among close Ila pl1nL Clothing wori<ers clerical a nd olllce worken or lh• have bcrn picketing the Phll~J .. Home Lines. A big factor Jn the pill& plant since last November. union's auttc.ss " '' ' attributed to l'he order al&o applies to Forte's the cle.rtcal worker.' unw11Ungne., lo Gide by a company directive that they handle p._ncer bag·. gage durln1 tba lonsshonon1en·1 North CArollna plant • •. An ov••· whtlmtnc •ote. of SoTetn A.ctot"S G1.1Ud memberg has approved a new collttllv" bargaining policy authorltlng the union not lo scrk wage bikes or allcratlons in \\'ork $ $ $ MMlb•,.. or the 1nternallon1I Ing conditions wbkh would ln· Brotberbood or Electrical Workers cruse tho cost or domestic ftlm Loclll I walked out of ilie Mcl>on· productJons. ~rhia com.m ittncnt was nell Aircraft plnnl In St. Louil re<:ommcnded by the union's direcoiler lhe com1i•ny a•elu~ed to nMree tors In •n effort to 1ecu... more to lite union'• contractual "''luetts. jobs. 1lri1'e. 4 duty of seeing to It that the nation has a merchant fleet adeq11ate to its volume of trade and commerce, has placed maritime problems among the "toughest" issues facing the Administration today. Tho11gh it's still not known what recommendations a Marl· time Evaluation Commlllt:e study ot US shipping needs will produce, it's cleat· that the Industry requires and deserves more tltRn the usual scissors-and-paste jol.>s most such studies have produced l-0 dale. On the basis of the me1·chant met·ine budg· et submitted to Congress by the President last week, the industry Is already on notice that it is not in line right now for any substantial changes. The budget provides just about the same number of new ships, operal· ing funds and other routine allocations it has earmarked for maritime as In the past. There are no startling departures from the norm. Routine Action lnadcquale However, as anyone familiar with the state a "routine" attack on the industry's problems Is hardly enough. It needs dt·astic action to meet the changing trade patterns developed in the past decade throughout the world. Plainly, our shipping fleet Is out oC step with our national commerce, os much so in reverse as tiny Liberia's massive armada of merchant vessels which never touch its shores. Our domestic t.rade Is nil and its onceprotected status has already been s11ccessfuUy challenged as e sop to the lumber In· dustry. The offshore fleet, despite the ot the fadustry can testify, vaunted proclamation or ii "Ship America" program, would most likely get better treatment from many Federal agencies if it flew dif!erent foreign flags instead of the Stars and Stripes. This Is perhaps best illustrated by the. fact that an act of Congress is apparently neces· sat·y to give American ships and seamen an even break with those vessels supplying our enemies. That is the reason for the introduction of the bill by Rep. Pelly In the R ouse of Represent.ativt-S. $s reported elsewhere in this issue. The SIU welcomes his proposal as a recognition of the role Amei·ican shipping plays In our national policy. 'Crisis' Al titnde Obviously, the present slate of affairs can be traced to something besides the usual attitude of most national administrations towards merchaat shipping-that it is a useful Implement in times of crisis only. This has been demonstrated often enough so that it needn't be catalogued here. What would seem to be wrong is the rell· ance on a shipping law that was out of step almost as soon as it was adopted. since it created the present dilemma of the merchant fleet bv directing its growth In limited ueas at the· expense of the rest of the industry. The Merchant Marine Ac l of 1936 makes no allowance for changing conditions. It stiHes development of new kinds of ships to handle the different types of cargo that make up the bulk of our trade. And, naturally, compimies who can use the law as a shield to protect the built·in advantage It represents for them, immediately come forward to do so. Thl~ has frustrated experimentation and Innovation in an industry that lags in growth behind all others in the traasportation field today. �SBAEAJr'BRS 1....,11, uq r.oc snr ARBiVALS and. Cr:ew Bids Adlos To A Mermaid DEPARTURES All of the followlnr SIU The deaths of the IoUowing Seafarers have been refamilie5 have received a $200 por ted to the Seafarers Wclfare Plan and a total of $17,· 000 in b enefits was paid (any apparent d.1tlay in payment maternity bwe6t, plus a $2.5 of claim ls normally d ue to Jate filing, lack of a bltncflcl· bond from the Union In the ary urd or necessary IHigatfon for the disposit ian of baby's name, representing a Htatcs): t otal of $3,%00 in maternity benefits and a maturity volue Cllarlea E. Roy, 5%: Brotber Ray R o"dl D. Maaldla. ~ : An ln· ot $400 in bonds: died of 1 lung allmont on August 5, teroal bemorrhace ca.used the J962 In Rh•e"' view, Ala. H• Joined tbe SIU IJJ 1948 Ind soiled In the d .. parlment. His !\lyra Odainl Wilkerson. born October 7, 1962, to Seafarer and l\lrs. Murray Wiikerson, Creola, ••gin• Ala. Jane Patrtcla A If or d. born mother. r.trs. Alm a Ray, ol • nd M..,.. Aleck L. Alford. Pons&· F'aJrCax, Ala., cola. Fla. survives. Bu.rial was al the FairGary Patrick Davi•, born Octo- view Cemetery In Riverview. Total ber 31, 1962, to Sc•Caror and Mrs. bene61J: s~. Jame5 B. Davia., Jacksonville.\ FJa. Nove1nbcr 12, 1962. to S0Jf1rcr t t ;t J ames C. l\teyers, born Novem.• deoth o! Brother Mauldin at SI. Vln~nts Nunlni Home, Coleutta, India, on Sept· ember 29, J962. Shlppln11 with tho SIU alnre 1939, be • ailed In the deck departmrnt. H Js brother, Don Mauldin of Alpha· retta. Georgia. survives. BurfaJ was In Atlanta. Ga. Total benellta: ,4,000. Robert D . Flood, '1: Ba·other ber 2*, 1962, to Stnfaror ond Mrt. Flood died oC pneumonia abo8J'd .K enne.lb F. Moore, 49: Brother James T. Moyers, Mobile. Ala. t ho SS Steel N••· Moore died o! a liver aliment In $ $ t !gator Usthmlaa> Brooklyn. N e\v P1mel1 Kay 8oldl!!Ur, born on Octobor 2•. York, on Decen1"" Decernbrr I, 1982. lo Seafarer and 1981 while en· ber 10, 1962. He M..,.. John lloldlszar. Slalln"too, route Io Port· had shipped lo land, Oregon. Po. the engine de· Sallinf with the partment with Iha Aubru Glen Keuned1, born St'U olnce 1940, sru .sin.. 1957. he ttrved In tho Seplcmbu 24, 196Z. co So:alarcr No bene!lclary and ~1rs. Aubr~y Kennedy, Mobile, engine depart· v.·as desfgnaled4 mant. His former AIL wlfo, Mn. Sltlrley Flood Mathews, .Burial w as at Evergtteo Ceme· Alt.I Bonetont, born November of SlldeU. La., survives. Burial was tery In Brooklyn. Total beneftla: In Now OrlH111. Tolol Benefits: 21 . t9G2. to Sellaror and Mra. J.500. Carlos Bonefont. s·r ooklyn, New $4,000. York. Cl1ruoe A. Dees, 53: A blood Henry Larr.a, born Octob(or 28, lumor wos Cota! to Brother De.. at 1962. to Seafarer •nd ~t rs. Bernard tho USPHS hos· Larrea. Philadelphia, Pa. pltal. Savannah, !. $ $ Geo.r gla, on Oct· Robert 1'1lvo, born Octnhtr 31, ober 29, 1982. lie 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. George Joined the SIU Sil••. Baltimore, Maryland. In 1958 and ;t ;1. t shipped In the Denise Belb Glass, born Scptem· steward depart. ber 2?, 1962, to Seafar•r and Mrs. ment. His moth· J ohn K. Gl,.s, Sr., Clcn Burnlo, tr, Mrs. C'arrie Maryland. t\1oore, or Crest· vlow, ,f'lorld1, survlvos. Burial was Fernando Orti'z, born August 12, in Crr:st\'lcw. Total benefiit$: 1982. to Saararel" And Mrs. Oliver $4.000. V. Orlli, Brookl)'n, New 'York. ;\; ;\; ftJlldrcd i'leElro)•, horn NO\'Om· Joi.au Eolou, 88: bcr 10, 1962, to Scafarca· an<I Mrt. died of a heart att~ck while •hoard MI I burro Mcr:lroy, Brown"lllc, tho SS Penn Texa~ . 1'rnder on July ;t $ a, $ USP KS HOSPtrAL OALVESTO.~. Thomu Doland £dwanl Jloyd l.Jobam Be~.rd TEXA$ .Earl l.a't'I• JoMph lAPofat• Jobn M'•.11• Wlllt.m Odom Vl"tor BroW"n lr\'ln1 Cli11rk Pranc:is Co!--JM Geor1e Pete1u1r¥ Sktta Potho• Al lrtd PbUUpa MJke Cl'.l#ndob.a reter Dyer \VIUJ.:ttn o .. vla AIYle Rush.Jn• \VIUJam Rudel A.rlh ur 51Jll•r lA.sUc Dean Edward F~rr~IJ Em•nucl 'O'ati..t ltor•ct \VJlllam.t lobn n.r~7 Lllwrt11~ O~vld }Curd L7ndon Waao James Wha,le1 Ste"t'r\ :tavadoJon 10 A'fOID DOPLICAT(ONC If ¥0• of 1n..,,1~., ea4 1t ol<I •lf4Cr- ,,........ - ...... """" i..i..... ~M.P' h•YO a ok•t• . . ,.. _-c.,.........1·;···...••••••.....,.,,,.,, ••••1"'1........\...........................- .......:.... lfor~n ~.~---·---- ~•·•ii;:•••t S~A~•!••o•u•H•!'(.. _ lt• f . l..4Ma.ls '8rtaoc WllUam Broob B.indo )Sora :b:1,1rn1 \\'ddoa C....7 J. D. C. )lqcMr JbUot7 CoJfe7 Kenyon Pa.rb JuMSt Pooaon Jlo~n ~ Dt~e M°""'1Mr )focrt.I l.'lill'ord Nk:k~noo TbU.nton DCACltJ' Edwin IUUl\I• Uro1 Dou.Id )hny i'Aunt:U Han-7 ftobtuon 1"a1e R-1111M1 Naitlc FaT&loTa Nob.ll J'Jowtn Eu.c•ne C•fbtp7 John G•f'111>' Benun! Cnbam VffftM 8a,,.ter Cbrffele 5topw Wact. Snton Carrie Shlttlttr WOUam S1111m.ou JHM Crtto Mel'Ylo SO.rle• Yrallll: R.alen• l.co ftn.1101'1 Wade Harre.11 Wa l1tr Hurt. Emllt SlneM AllMrt Sto1u Jolln Gttlcfr7 CbuJq JU~ Mlc.h.atJ Spolieb lloy TW••• Roberc 'frlPH Vl!rlcm JJ1cktol'l PNIUk Ja.mea lOMPh VJiiYCOr Curtt. W•lnwrl.jhl WWJllm Walker C:IJtilOA Wtrd Leo Wllll Stt"e KoUM \Vlllltr Koya. llarol4 Wett1'1'1.all Wm. WIWam.•, W. C~lvin HJrlll'h R.a.mo1) ldurr Lawunt• : ....................___.._.....••..I ·,."t '"'":'V'·"'••w••!l/."9,.,..,,,,,~.. ,,,,,,., ...,.,,, .................... - °"' All ltU•ri 10 lh• &dlCor for tJUblicalion In lllf SEAFARERS LOG mute bt 1lgnod b~ cha wrlttr. Nome• will b1 icltlah•ld upon r equt-•t. and quite naturally there are a lot of Jong foe•• on tho good ship Mermaid because of this. But Brolhcr Whllnoy talked to thein and la kccplna thlnp hunnntng, ao ~'OU can ace a sn1lle conte to lhelr facf1 any• way, 8 . 8 . Hrndn1011 $ ~ $ Thanksgiving '62 Was A Good One To 'l'be Edllor: Thanks to !he hospitallt.y ol our port acent. 841 Colb, the "beachcombers" In Puerto Rico had a r..lly happy Thanksll!v· Ulf•rqu~ Anthony 'Zani:.a USPHS HOSPITAL. SAVAli(NAH. Ot:ORCIA. Shtldon Bu.Utr 1..11wrence (r•n• Jo~n Ep~raon G.-oq'e F~.mu J . a. Mlllt• T. SOM J(a"'ff Ra-odtn Offret W•rntr \\'m. Sbl•tlJJ\f Jame• \Voocl.. Manu•l SH•• USPHS HOSPITAL BRIOHTON'. ~IA&$. Charlu S.rktlU 8t•r•n KotltftQ \VUUam Cotta T1'omaa Lowe Jamt• f'ranclJeo Danl•l Murp1'7 A.rl.h.ur Ka\ttl Cbarlt• l\oblnnD USPJIB JIOSPITAL 5TATSN !SL.A.ND. NSW YORK Thorruu Allen Tlmo1h1 Le•• Conwa1 J}ffrd 1'111ul t.loll• G•cir&• 01.)' ••rank Uru A1 u~ &.,~1u•n ~n1if CJlllJornla .lanlt• Cate \Yot1t Chin Thoma11 Cnw tan C u1nn1t111'1 ltaylt• car Rlth11rd 8h)ITntr 1..orolt• Moser. bo1·r1 October 18, the SIU In 1950, Arthur Fu.rat wuuam \\'llU•m• 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Chris- he s111Jcd In the itv~rl Kon;lcbak topher Moser, Slldell, Lo. steward depa1t· USPl:I~ JJOSPITAI. N'ORf'Ot.K. Vl.RCINIA n1ent. Surviving ~ t $ Htrmfln Corney \\'illiam How•U Bill !~ ond Bobby Stanley, born a11c three. chi1Ch1ude l>u\•aJJ OIUt 1'1.1rd)t H~rbt-r\ Ftnl~'' Edw• rd W11rkn No\'emh<>r 16. 1962. to Sc•forer drt"n, John Eal· llora.t"l!' Jf.~gt• AJ·lbur \Vroton and Mrs. Wiiiiam S t • n 1o y, on, or ti•oresl USPltS JIOSPITJi, f. NE\V ORLEANS. LOUISIANA Savannah, Ga. Park, Ga.~ Ja mes F.ranlt Andrl"JIOn Roll: Llnl $ $ t Eaton, Ramsey, NJ, and Joan Eat· Sa.mud A.Jldersoo Kt:nnt!lh MJtcKen.ll• Yvonne D in Del Valle, born on Mihok, o! Croton, Conn. Burial f-'"nnei1ieo AtttontlU C.Omt-U11s Maril n AntonJo \VUU11n JU·son August 6. 1962, to Scararer and was al Forest Psi rk Cemetery, co~ftUl'\O Orvlfle Al"ltdl Glf!nwoM M.a.tteraoa A.bthony Al'u wcU t.ln. Cllborto Dlu Del Valle, New llouston, Texas. Total bcntfiU: Cbariu Ba.kU C.rlo BlUo Tcrnt McJtaino7 Orleans, i... S4,000. JOM"ph Bouc:htr ArDold Ml~tl .. To The Editor No Lodging Jahn Oa1npo VA JIO.:,Yrf'At. ROUS'fON, 'l"l:?XAS l1SPH5 HOSPl'rAL \VA.81JIXGTQN SEAFARERS LOG, : 675 Fourth Ave., j Broolilyn 32. NY ; I wwld lae to r.c:elve the SEAFARERS 1,.0G- i please pvt my name on your rnoilir11. list. : (Print lrrlormation} NAME .... STREET ADDRESS , ... , . ' . CITY ........ ~ .. ., ... ZONE ..... STATE . ... . I.ETTERS Beef At This Hotel TO The Edllor : Alter spending one year In Mt. Wilson Hospital and re· turning to 8•111more on October -i8, 1962 with vef"/ little money, I lound lodging In the Jfomo Hotel, 1200 East Ba!Umoro St1·eel. Allhougb 1 had no fundl o! any kind, the owner, Mra. Muriel E. l'eter, permitted mo room and board these past eight weeks while t•ve been awaJllna • leUlement and maintenance. While a resident here, I have l•arn•d ol sever•! SlU membera whO have neglected to pay renta accumulated ~·hUc a\\1aitJng a ship. Then, In the October LOG, 1 noticed a gripe aboul • Seat· lie hotel and thought meotiOJl •hould be made of Ibis particular t"Ml". Jn favor ot a hotel Oi><'Utor. Georce Lemansky °' SE.ATTl.~, J cv•rythfllf w• wan!H;- 11e re1lly did • ~•IL job and seta • vote of thanb lfoJJ> l obA Paulette and mysell. Ho ol.l'llt4 1J>11 for a Job well done. 8efore closing I want to ...,.. onunend that all b.rot.ller mem• bera 1top at tbJI ChiCJlllO Bar when !hey hit port hue be<ause )Iulo there I.I tru4' a - - · ·• friend. I hope you •ll enjoyed yourRlves as mu<":b a.s we. dJd o·n •'"- - - - - - - - - - - - ' :fhankagMog Day. TolDDll' 'l'bom$ $ $ To Tbo Editor. TlllJ i. my aecond ahlp with Brother Van Whitney and l must aa)' !hat ho ta an Ideal ahlp'a dole1ate. He roea out ol hb way t o llY and make every. lhl•I pleasant for everyone. He II alway0 eool and eKpro.... hlmJolf nl~ly, The SS Mem1ald CMetrol wtll be aold when we arrive ID India, laid up. Th• following ls lht llJI.,, aoailablt l!st of SW mtn In the ho•piral• around the <01t11try: tY62. JolnlnR - °' that W8 11» Seafarn-• arc ""Q<d 4' all time• U>hen In port lo u!sCt rhtlr brother """"bcro a11d 1hipi>10Us i• Ill• h0Jpital_1. Vtsfc. o,. terf1e iohcneucr vou can, ttOU'fl opJ)'Tcciatc the 1omc favor later ichen you may be &lo1er ..Editor, ............. ........·---..........-............................ ..,. . · hi. W&)' lo IH EAFAREBSinDR~DOC Flofd AlUson Hc-bert Brutltor Eaton Ocorttt Huntel' t inf Dq. Bal Hally WUI out Malcolm Po.:l•r IJ)YrlJ ClrtU11rd r ...r1 Jol)A'_. A. ftlttbful• . .. j•Jdflon o,11nl1n ' · .... Do)'ICI Aobttl l>\llf Oe<irae DulY)' 0.1~af 1~11u1otoa l.lniael C1l1tci• l'rnnk CalHeb Pedro Oi.ttl• ~Ulo Jsa10 Char101 KaYllTilh Wiiiiam Lo,fJLU r•in1on Moldondo <'h•rl• • lilt lhe.w• Ceor1e )1tllW 8 1\111 f.lt\•kerA<ld J on,t ll &10)'JO-J Clt111ent l!ol)'tl'I Jack 01-crn 0f.4:1tr 01•t JOtJI\ Htd•ht1 now1rct Roi'• She.rrn•n Shu1naC• J amt• SlrJ1111 Jtm\'t ThOMPliOU Wllll•m Va11 D1k• lt(!a(ll,,. ),Vhlt• Oal• \VllllAn11 Cecil Lf•d•r Yu Sona V•• tJSrllS llOS PJTAL 0ALTl&t0rt£. MAH\'LAND Jennlab McCar\IU' Jaine• N1t~ht:U Cbtrlu >1ou JJ1mft P•J'" Uord Short Both Stupp CNr1tt 'hJlor. ;r.. JNeph 1"41lor Cal•la Prke Joaeph \\'Wb.nsa I U• nrl Robin USPHS ROSPrrAL 6AN FRA~CISCO, CALIF. rau.t Ari.borer MlUe.d-ie Lee Slok11 AY•n Tru.m.1n Yalrlquln Rl~blld f'tlh• r P•ul Wl1Jdn1oa Ro~rl Cl•l$l."il Lu.ls WIU!t>uu Ch•rle• Cro.-1 Robert Whit• Charle• 111Pr~rd ~IYtn \YU.ton John llforrl50n VA HOSPITAL DALTl?.IOHE, 'A fARYLAND Don.old Y.YtllCOne. USPl:IS HOSl'lT:AL FORT \VORTlt. 'l'EXl\S \Ytrl"tn AIC;lennau Tho1111111 Lcbtl' Cerald Abternon Arthur liftdseo lltonJ0111tl" Det,ble.r >tu OUon Ab• Gordon C,."h01rfe• Stator Jo.:•ph OrOU \YJUtc Youn e SAILORS' SNUC HAK80R STATEN JS.LAND. N£V.t YORK A l b~.irto 01.1tlerl'4t'& \Yllll;im K'enny Tho.n1a1 fplta4'n F.Jn"t Webb USP11$ 1l0SPJTAL SAN JUAN, JJUEltTO RfCO &rne•lo M •tt6n~r. t.."-•t11o Tt·.ou·ot• Telt•foro Roma.a .t1+. JlOSPfTA4 UOUSTO~'ll. C• orr• U..ker Tn•dde.M Llibod• Chart• • c.rock11t Tboma• 11.a;nJoa Alfred llliAlu•f' Jc.ft DaY"ia Corbam aowd:N Elmc.r C.rltt Jar Cboq l»vl• Jfl.1•1ut ThtMOt e Drobhu Oonn•ft 01••• COVl!~CTON. 1'r~nk Mtl'itn Char14!t A<l1un• Jarn•• J>tvl• Da.D.l.t JUU Kdpr Cote J•.m•a t...1<Wt l.ae K o u CnU WPWU Walton Uud.Joo Petitr l.oDMdo TEXAS Pl!'\'£ CRIST HAVEtf LOUlSlANA US:Pl'lS HOSJ'M'Al. MEMl' UIS, TE:NS:t?:SS'fZ Will.lam Bobtt'li US SOt.OJERS' HOMS WASHtNOTON.. DC WlW&m Tbomtoa Notify Union On LOG Mall Al Suluert twow. copl•• of each ~ue of the StiAFAIU!RS LOG are malltd every two weeks to all SIU ships u well as to numerous eluba, ban ond other oveneas llPOll where SeJ.farera eonsres•t• uhore. The procedure for malllng tho LOG tnvolv., tailing all SIU ateamsblp companJes for tho lllnerarles or tbelt ahlps. On the buts o! t ho Information supplied by the ship operotor, four copies of tbe LOG, the beadquarten report and minutes fonna are th•o oinnall•d to tile agent Jn the next port. Similarly, the aeomcn't cluba got various quantities oC LOG1 at every n1'111ng. Tho LOO Is ••nt to any club when. a Seafarer so requests It by oollf)'loa the LOG oltice that Sellarera con· erenate thero. Al alway• the Union would like to hear promptly from SIU ships whonever the LOG and ship's mal.1 II oot delivered 10 that the Union can analntoln a dny-Lo-dll' check on the accuracy of llJ Malling 11111. �.... ...,. A contr ibution of food to the Lutheran Home for Orphans In Philadelphia has earned the Home's appreciation and thanks for Seafarer Robert W. Duff of the steward department, who was Instrumental In getting the contribution. The food W33 donated by Marino Managers, Inc., owner of the l4 1ppeliiert. and after wup th• Mermaid (Metropolitan Pemen C6uld c:.hoose nol only from troleum). In a Jetter to the the tradjtional turkey, ham ancf prime ribs, but also veal chops, LOG, tho Home expr essed lamb chops and fllel of sole. There was plenqr ol pra.I~ !or thoso tt1ponslble for the ruUve bUJ or fare, Including D. c. L:rnillD, chief cook; Jt. Brown. baker; R. tt Coleman, 2nd cook. and D. P•rr1, galley u11111,. Sblp"s delegat• E. N. Powell olfered them a big vota Its appreciation to Duft ror using hll good orncea to procur. th• much·notdod euls tanco. $ ••king up 1un1hine during a Paulan Gulf •oyage are Atlos crowmembor1 (l.r) A. llshop, AB; G. I . ITex l GlDlspla, 1hip'1 delegate, and Gerald lrow11, OS. GNgory DloMs. 2nd pumpman, wu behind the c amera aiming a t the bathing beauties. Atlas Voyage Ends With Aid To Needy Ship's delegate G. B. (Tel<) Gillispie of lhe Atlas (Tankers & Tramps) wrote to the LOG recently to tell ol the kindness and generosity of his fellow SIU crcwmembets and the officers on the Atlas in their effort to aid people less for- Accordln& to Clllitple the Atlu' crew wu w•ll aatlofled with the tunate than themselves. Building on the $43 left In the 1hlp'1 fund alter 1 full year's artl· cles on the Pel1'1an Culf-Japsn 1hutllc, the crc'v worked the total u1> lo S250 al the payoff In Yoko· harn•. and therein lies a tale. The $43 had been turned over to Ollllsple, for his own use, It 1ums, In appreciation tor his 1upcr-1ervJee as a Coke saleSJnan and (or other servlces. ·b ut he de· elded It would be a good Idea to donate the money to an orph;in1ge In Sasebo, Japan. A collccllon was start•d with the bope ol bringing the total sum up to about $100 allot:ethu. Gillis· p ie did so and was surprisu and .,-• lifted to dllcover that donations from the captain on do\On, quickly brousht the toul up lo S2SO In· atead or th• ,100 which was hoped trip that began In Mobile when the ship wa• brand-new, and luted exactly onc year. Tile deck depart· ment. ho •IYS. may even have set some sort of record for the num~ bor tbat signed on agalll. Jnclud· Ing the bosun, J, M. Rlehburg: B. Maxwell, OM, and four ABs - H. Lovelace, A. Bl&hop, C. 01..on ond him1elf. Thal mcant only one DM. two AB• and three ordinary seamen at replacement.a on deck after a Cull yHr"1 tanker tbutUt on th• Penlan Cull run. Besides the aood wages arcumu ~ lated, Glllltple at10 had nothing but praise !or Harvey Mes!ord. the SIU payoff p1trolman, whose ..rrort.1 aot the png • $500 bonus eac.h lrom the company for every man who signed on ag-aln. This was a real bon1nL1, OllUsp!e said, ~­ cause au or thorn were going to for. 1'lay on 11 wu then !ound that there was no orphono~e lo Sascbo but, wttn the help of the Alias• captain and t ho company agent In Suebo, th•Y lcol'll•d that lllere was a city wel· There we.re a few bee.ls, how· ever, Including the grade o! food they took abonrd at Japon which he writes wsa so ftshy-smel,Ung Urnt It la deterlbed In a few choice wordc as lbe \VOrsL stores he"s •e•n ln 18 yenr~ · of going to sea. Another comp11lnt lt the limit on draws of overtime pay, Cilllsple urges all American .eamen and maritime unions to band together la fight ror the •bollllon or tbe ·•ancient'~ law v.1hlch makes it possible to draw 0011 50 J)trcent or base pay. fare organl1.atlon there, whose pur- po.. I~ was to help tho nudy. The money thus duly forwarded, and • letter or thanks from the Mayor or suebo Is now a prizod posJession ot the crew. Once a1aln, delegate Clllisple re· poru proudly, a1o SIU ccew bu com• lhrouah to help when It can, where and when needed. w•• Shipsh ape anyhow. lly It. W. Perry $ $ Seafarer Enieat D. Simi, 1tew~_.prt$St:s thank& to the t:tt"' or the Z.phJ"f Htll1 !Pan American Overs•ul on bthaU of himself and his r.mllY ro~ the l)'nlp•thy and kindn..s shown by the cr..w after the sudden death or hit moth•• recenlb·: Simi allo 1ont thonlcs ror t.hli! flo\vtrs setll. \Vhfch were v~ry sreaUy cppreclated, he nMa latC!t are (rom the t nea IBulll a nd the Aleo.a Roa.m'-r fA\coa1 ind r~ tlect feasts 10 put t he fincll hotels to shame. The lnos' Than'ksglvln~ Day dinner. Cor in.stance, started 'vtth 11 kinds or ho" .d'oeuvre" Chld stt-\\'ard•. alias maltrc d'hot,c1, \\1as i $ it. Ance rit. Panaropoutos, and Paul Holiday 1eason dJnner menus £. Reed wu chief cook. Christmas dinner on lhe Alcoa a re stlll coming In to the LOG from all quarters. Se me or the Roamer began with no less than MARV~Al ' '' '· 1t- l t rJ l•<f'• l• 'Y• I A. ll• IO;lt. Jl:•Plllf' l ec..-etery, lj" llU• ttl•fT.1llO t•Pt.lnlq C"Oftdl• f\ln4, Pat. Ilona aboud ship wot lo M:adqu.1rDevine tlttt" f'.leW oNp'a ltetntrot:r. h1n. SIU•'• ditlt.Otit J , S. Sitt FdUppo No bftl• nopcart.cL Mem.,,..n orcitd to ,...,•• Md. J. r. wancs.ulkb • l•n•ll d on.al• monc:7 to d.tlJJ"• f\dd ao TV Dt-W ~ote:. Dffk Ml•l•I• r•"'1•d <C• lm•r>, Ctl• l,,n •~ W•tf Cre sunoftJ ~I Whitme r. I I) fa ahlp'a a nlcnna no bl ft•M. St•••rd as.keel 11M.• not 10 lloe.rd llbf_o &Dd t o 1um lA au ~!(ff~ ,!JTAJ Y~ Captain ffoUand. STflL TllAVf.Ll-R Cl•lt!IMllft), Ifft, :1:::::::...-.:... t' STt!I L MAKElt. tUthrnl1n>, t•pt, -Ch1lrm1n. 8 . Toner1 lfcret1ry, I . l.e nnoir, S4.0. l0 tn •h.lp't lAllUl'7· Son~• dlfputltd OT ln 111 de.pAtlmcnl•. Cr•w a.skeet lo cooper•lt •t pl)'orf •nd luro [:Q kf)'a If lt.tvlDC thlp. •SAT RIC:I. c8 ulll• •• , •• 1:1-Cbtlr· ft'Mln. J . t.tGosh1 S•c:ret•rr• J, Oe•t.e• Com1'taiata: ~lved r.prd\n.a sltward't 1\l"rwl'10D ol 111.- d•~rtru.n l. ti..$$ in thlp'• fund. 04pul.cl or ''°"' JaJl hip M-llkd and wlU M lAduded tn 1rf.ll .,. abcaard ab.Ip and ar.-...d lo I O lo us fflUU.I coDCCmla.s ~ p11)'0U~ Coauot:D\a 00 1~ale food •nd peor qalllt:Y NPJ~ci ,,. POrt ateward. Vo.le Of 1banU CO dltd tor dr•wa. ••4k.al ltel\Mtftl • "-4 r:ook uwt second lrtkl ... HA$TtNGS (Water·,..1n). kH. 26Ch.1.lnn1n. Frink Holl1nd1 Stc1et1ry, John W ..lt.. P'nn:k B olland -.lff.tf!d 1hip'• delct.1tt.. No bfff_. rtP6rl.-d b)' deportment dt.lei:atte WtlhJn1 ""'' chln11 neN• ntw a11ta1or 1.nct on• •LO.MAR tColmt r1. ..,,.. 1J-C-t!o•lr.. "''"'' Wllll• m l . ltobfnt otU fec f"•l•f'Y• Jowph W ol• m ••-•· No '>fffo reported b)' '1tot-1~ult11•u~ tJel11tM"•k•. Vo"'4 to u1c C'ocnpan1 to fuml.th traorporlll• Uon lo a nd tr'nrn Pt1nnwOC)CI Wh.llrt to bU• Uhca. Jiit • Jelttn •1•cled 1hlt1'• delt-t•t~. llU dtpt .rlmtnt ht• d• htld piety m1tet1n.1, PAIALAND (f• a•Ltn d}, lt1t•. SOCh1 lrm•"• O. L. Outrr•roJ S•crtttary, P. ~ M • th, Mlrior Mt/ ov•r l au.,ch • el Yh.... .Dffk Ji.114 •u•lnt dele.t.titA• reported 11omtt dl.-put-.d OT. Sc•w•rd dtl"tt• •Y.aC•fl•4 any P•tfonntn ha hature bt turn•\l over lo p111olm•"· ~k. will be ordut:d on W•l1. C-oalC-, OCI A N OINMY (M..tltlm• OY• f'M• t )• Sept. 1t-C:h• lrm •n• St•nl•Y '· l chuY. l•ri .Stc.rettry, Oeort• C. Pr1n ... JOtl'n f'arr•nd tlffttd •NP'• dt1•1•te. t.5 1.n •hiP'• l'Und. No f't-P(lrlf_d b)' d.f p:irtmenl de1e,-J.tt1. Voted lo htYt nt'!t m°'r T!C'fl: bulJI '<•tP not• (town tn pa.uu:ewa.ys chuln& bOl.ltt 111.tn a.rt *'' 1lttPfnr. Meur-ooM and pantT1 to be kept. cl.tan. Me.ti .tandfn1 nlr:ht wakh ahou.14 ktcp CYJI• and dJ.lht1 clean. ALCOA ROAMIR (AlcM),. l • l't. Jtl'AGL• VOYAGSR CUnHed Mir'° CMlrM•ft. A Oonn• ll'fl a.ecrat.ttY 5ept. JO-Ch•1rma n, John J tl'Ut IC. ,.,,.. .,, No b<Hf.1. Dlttul>' tlm•l. secrttery, A l•••fttl•f , ,.. ..on on PllrtMM. Of MO'f"lu. NtN• dMcKarak1 i•. Oi.$CUued • Ith ff P'Ah tMA lt• Y-• JM:ra a.lleffl nitt to IPtt on dtdr and to flu.di t.otltt atl•r we. SU«lf'ttff to tnr sbip ~t Don.oluJo and ordtrtftl of replact.mCU. Xffd n•w wuhlnl ma• ha~ Ulp ..,,.,,.... tor "9fhtt. Vot• or lbJil\b l.O tlenrd 4~pU\IQca\, tllloe. J.S.u to Qlp'a tWtd.. Xe be.•!• Cttw tt\11n.ked for ttndJU n owe,.. tor npo,.,icd b y dcpanaseat dt-lt-l•tta. d:eeeaMCI mottwr or lb1pnt.alt. CHILOIE f Orel . Aut. l......CMln11•n.. 8fATRICI t •w1u. IUIV tt-C1'•1t• L•~•Ho1 l•<rtt•rv• J . M. G•tff, Shlp't dtt.tc.1•t• w1.rntd aaatnit 1tcatco ~r1umf'nt1 o'·•r minor l11&11tt. ~tQut-at to t.mprove ntlht hanc-h., Di • C"\lel$on to 301n CW.I cooptratlon to WOH 1'118 on cU.spU.ted ar. CaU.7 hu no ,._,.. Appr.ttath>n u ·tendtcS 10 ttUllftl l '\11 1.YN t lufO. .. ,.. 16-Ci'li lrm•n. 14-C,halrnt•"• N, O. Mllth•YI $fer• • · J. Clem9nt; l • <rfl•l"'t'• I . L. Joh"" t•N• N IU Mvtlft, Yot"~AI•• lO M Mn. ShJp'a 6elt!C•le talk.ti lO capu.tn ntvt 1r1P. Weter l•nk lo k a,boul mon•)' tor dnw.. C.pt..ln painlt:d nus:hed out. 135 ln ahip'• fund. m a waJUn11 .,.Ord from eompan,.. tltck hour• or 41l:Putcd OT In <let• dtP-trt• dt-It-aate rcportt-d nOl"I• or olltten "l"op1'idt pa1nrJ' m1R b•ln.1 flrf'CI atttneltd tuntrfl ot ff, rt Dtown, mcnt. . \ll'lion u.-ae-d to lllk • •l• P• boiun. orotht:r C..rtwrtaht dl1(';ll&1ed b y dtt~ward ll]>('f\ff .,,.llh t.rJ1V"el«r9" ch•tkl tor <ondltlona amon1 r rew. •~k•d •U l o (9 dr11w• • nd •ub;;Ulult! US curr~f\C'J', t ci M lewd Unlun t.nt rllbar• uh.Ort • • Ellmlnale powdtrtd milk. W tter t1nka 1hould be .rtctmtnlf-l'I, m•ft. M. J~T q111~ Lpom ant, kffp pt>ddl~r• out of mld1ihlP houtt. Shtp•• fund •l• l'ttd. ~\1c;illon.1.I nitcll1,tt ht-Id with flt'i'W n1on " nd pll - detec1tt• l)tt.seni. MT, MCKINLIV ClulU, lept. 16( ," tfrmt"• Wllll•m ltl"ll~tu lecMfry, Robert Howl• nd, tttpalt' list and d i,. pute4 tYr turned over to c1ptaln, who wtl! tr-7 to .s.ttl• si.1n o bf-lo~ payorr. llepaln: to be l:tk•n car• ol •r• on •~lltht venlJ. 1n1l11e room cowl •t:ntt. ••~bit!• rM<h l11• and 1tovt. - " • . . And don't forg et. We ore the only passenger line with life preservers exclusively for HERi" LOG-A-RHYTHM: The Upstairs By Bar,., Wotowltz \Ve' rf htrt. fodav and then a.way, Thtrt isn·c a Ching ha thlt u:orld That tt-""e" ca 11 do. To SUIJI anothe·r day. Tor when the m4n u:ilh Ille wllillo- .,, Ta ps 11ou on 1he beck. and •V• "rhat't a!l,*' Ther~ ain't a tJiina to do, my tMtnd. You've hod Ir, ~ltd. whV llAllP So all I """ .sau ii llve II up. Get <mt of Yoo• pad, and tPtncl t:.ornt. bread. For i.ohen .y ou die, and theu thro\O fn"d in your tye. You're gone, my friend, G lono time dead. Deadeye • 1ew•rd de»artmtnt. •u1.K l.IADIJI: (Amerlt-111'1 '"'" C•r• rlersl, Aus , 11--Chilrm•n, M, ' · K111m •r; Secretary, W, K. Sufhtf"llM. SUI ln J1hlp's fut'ld. Nq lltt•t• r~porl'td by de)>ortmCnl dtJeglllt~•. to lr ~t-P C11ew ••lc.,{I l\Alh't ' chit or uvtna QU•tlfts. S-TART POINT t DVllJ, Sopt . t C:h•lrmen, How•rd MJlst1nd1 Stet• t•ry, Giro19e Chrht•lf•rs•n. No bfffa r~"9ttcd othirr th_.n tbt delayed PIY• off. Ctt• wUJ dlJcuu p ..,oa. dra.. - COIUR D'ALINI VICTORY IVinorJ' de)'i d1.1rh•1 C1rrlersl. Auv. 27-Ch•lf'l'lll.o. A , MeiClo~lr•JI S•c:..e1• ty, c. ,,._,,, No beef• •OY•re. no:l)O.tted kt)' dC".parl.meal O~lec•tt" GLOD• ZIXPl.O•IR (Mtrftlm• Olf•f• L . C Cttt1t t_ltt(ed ftl'W tohlP'• df'lill~ ...u l. htlY tt-Ch11fm1n. A . w. C•r· •·•~ - "·"re: "'°ttf'd m......._ v1JOPf' and •bMlt pa7les: off M •t~ ,.., du~ te Firecrackers were tho subl•ct of a mfnor safe~y tampa.irn recently aboard the Uutlnr• !Wate"" mnnJ, and 01i5 seems to ha.\lc 1>atd quick dividends in safely. On Christmas Doy .1md tho dny 1ftcr several srnall .fire~·r<1.ckcr1 were shot oll abo•rd ship and sorne \\'Ue lhro~'D into various rooms as • Joke. The danger of such antics (o t>oth vessel and crew "'as pointed out to th6! dcle. catcs who passed the in!orm•tlon alon11 lo all dep:utments. By !\tV.1 vea.r·s Eve- the mess.1ge hod apparenuy gotten across. Al· lhouub more firecrackers ex· pec1cd to mar3' the occas1on~ none ,... .., used and the day pust<I une venLCully and without incidcnL Ralph Q.oment SH:Nf•'Y• Mlltftfll Welrnt• ll\. SJlJP'• dtltl•te t\et)1hini fllftnib.J 1moolblr, 11 1.ot In 1htp...1 hl.nd. \lot.a ol U1Ank1 to a.net mlk• plJ1;ns to have m. .un1 wltb p21ro!m•o on. arrival. BHt afaltUI SHOR'T HILl.I tle .. Laft41J. leitt. t- •te-wanl dt-.pdcnirat oo abuia1 • of f C:tl•lrnNA, lff de fi'•rt~r1 le<ret•IY• ood, tn>Uk a.od on mOMbt• Hllal 11 C. St1Mbl,ll., Mt.olutJon thlt P1\tvln1~q Ult .:A.me Um. u U1e new. lnltbl ~ wtHt• duff aftd a..et,. lllDlVll.La U•..L-uCh ..... 1 ... nwnb '"" paid, .o Chit n<'f'IJ114 at ~· end cvvW be vc.riCN'd •I Uninu C-hthlM"• Kati)' Heli&IOftl kt"lory, r.11 •bo1.1t refff'dll'll l'IMI,.. Phll R•TH Jr. N'o Meola ""ont4. and dOlllr ••lue or OT on P&>' ~ · £w,,.---itUAc ok.U. C1U a.Ad 1..ia.: .,,,., N~nd·•r mvttth of :11 of lhants from the entire crew. . The hunting season was only • few houri old in P•nnsylvania whonSeafarer l'aul Yokymoc baggod tho eight-point, I 3S-pound buck •hown her•, at Mount Un. Ion, Pa. Yakymac's lut ship wa. the ScrvanllClh I Sea. train I. �SE.4PA.RBR5 l.OC Pue r...1111 Hong .Kong's Beauty Masks Many Wo.es Seafarer Pat Co11le11. a regu14r LOG contributor, d!Jcuu., hera roiM of th• b•aur!u on6 problem.t of a famou1 oriental clrv. At night irom Victoria Peak the ferries streak like fireflies linking Hong Kong and K owloon. The bay shimmers in the moonlight and with the reflected glow of the neon signs and t he thousands of • jeweled lights which festoon both shores. In the dist•neo, sllbouetted agalnst the night sky tho mountain rim stands out blrak and magnlft· cent like a sentinel. Hong Kong then seems like Uao Paris ol th• Ori· en t , a "many av le 11 do u red thing." But below these ~•Y liR:hts arc lh& r r o w de d tonemc n ts . t he stench or <l•rk ·a lloys, lhc OJlOn sewcrs, the help· IO$Sncss or tho Jiomeless, the sick, 010 huogry, the desUlutc. Retusrees fro1n terror &nd oppresslon prcrcr the appalling llv· lng eondltioM Jn Boni: Kong to the olghtmare or the Communist tyronny ln Red China. Jn this respect, Ront Kone ls a elass hOuse nnd the Free World cannot alYord to lb.row these people on lhe a<:r&P· heap. Halt of the 3.2 million populalion consists or •efugces. Man)' or them c•me In 1949, tollowlni the Communist. takeov~r of the C·h ln· es.e mainland. Current t1mlne con· dJtions Jn lh1l Communist "para· dbe• nearb1 hAve Increased u10 Oow aUll more. It Is dltJlcwt to obtato an accurate tstlrnato slnce, alter th• lint ru•h or 70,000 croS1ed the bordu under the very eyrs of tho r.ommunlsts a nd Hong Konii guards, thty come at night by boat to the 50 or 60 1mall Jslandt tn the Hong .Kong area. They also c.ime stragCling In on land. wherever the lronUer la not closeJ.V guarded. Some evon S\vam across. As 11 mailer of fact. Hong Kong has tho highest proportion of hom•lcss and uprooted people o! Put Postal Zone On LOG Addreu Tbt Post OtJlca Departmt11t bas requested that Seafuen and tb•lr famUIU IDCIUde postal i o a e numbers la stncllo1 changOI OI address lnlo lbt LOG. The use of the tone num· ber ~w greatl7 speed tbe fto• of the moll and wW faclUtate delkery. PaUure to Jnclude tile to•• number can bold up dell••,.,, of the paper. Tbe LOG ls oow In the prtlCe$1 of oonlog Ila entire mallln1 llsL -- Home Again ony or.ca In the \Yorld. Seven bu_n - drcd and fl!ly thousand stlll live 111 shorl<ing hOuslng conditions on a bedspacc without light or air, In rnmahnckle buls on the pavement, on rooftops. In caves nnd on stalrcase landlneo. MwU-story block$, e1eh deolgned to llOuse more lh•n 2.000 people, are now going up at tho role of one block every njne da)'s. Tbe$0 are divided Into ee· ment cubicles, 10 by 12 feet, tor nve penona per cubicle. Public hcolth Is a serloua prob· lom. Hong Kong bu the highest TB lnfecllon rote In the world. Ov<r 00 ~n:enl of the POPulalion It Jnftt-ltd and ovtr four percent or the cases are acll\'e, according to some ~ports. Stafar•r Alliton Hebtrl, F tVT, lt111pararllv 141cl up In lhe Gal· ursron Marine HOJ'J)ital. writeJ' When r return Crom Africa, I lhat he found lht nezl bed «am going to publbh • new book <coled bv olclthnar Edward A. called. "Why ullon 11rercr the &vd, clrck, who l.t there ttur.sfoo shipyards" or "Oon't bite the h>nd o broken 1•11· U you can (et better." Naturallv lhev got to talking Jn my zo odd yean ot sea, I about the old dav• and be/ore have sailed many !oul·ftedlng ships but this long !lieu Mm• up wW• a copv of t11e Jauuarv 22, 1943 SEAFAR<RS ono truly rcpre· Loo containing a letter Bo11d 10ro(t tents the most lo lhe Loe ~1 th41 time abou1 the pronounC"led ~/)oct !he wartime food shortage mrtnl£estatlon of was haulng on 1hipboar6 feeding. mass hunaor on Buud wur tllen a creunne1nbe-r of which l'v"' ever tlio Abraha1" Baldwin. hod th~ plcosure Tltev decided tho! Seafarera of •tarvlng. Our rooki csn mlghl oet a kick out of readlno Boyd prepare only two thr $amo letl<!r . written just 20 dishes - one ls ~rari ago, and thu• forll)O.rdtd It mutton ste\Y and tho other ono (I) the Log au over ooain. Reprint. ain't, We all preler the one that ed llcre· at their requell, the ktler ain't because we have eaten mut· 11>eak1 for 11,.lf. ton until all hands smell like Brit· 1- - - - - - - - - - - - lsh aubjocls. Only lodsy one ol our stage ~'hen one man wtll e.a.t an· messboys passed away at the din· oth•r. but 1 ~ltev• most anyone ner lible-knilo and forlt In hand, on here would relish a barbecued 11nd we all thought ho WIS the oiler or a nlee fat suckllng Cadet, victim of a h<art attack. But t ho biked • •Ith • reel IPPle la Ila d octor de<:lare<I lb• POOr mln died moulh. of galloping malnutrition. The African authorities have Hunger has reached the eeule denied w shore 1.... until the To Tiie Bdltor: tilt cull to tnvest In 1toeb and bond1 IJ1)'Wa)I, And It • couple of be<l·rldden wldowa with a small Income oH ctugbl abort by a dlvldeocl cut, thlJ Is •• good as at'cument u any for a medical ura program that could take cart of them and ,,ol leave thou i;>eople at the mef'Cl' or corporaltort managtmea L Beside•, rd bet that a 1ood many of Bethlehem's stoclcholcl· •rs are Bethlehem employees la Pleue let me tatt thlJ op.. portunll)' to expr.., my appreelatlon tDd llwlb to I.be captain, oUlcen and CNIW of the Ellmlr tor the comfort. aervlc:es rcndcred, and other conddcr1Uont ahow:a me durloll my period of grit!. In partlcular I want to thank them !or the manner Jn which they held the funeral urvtce tor my hu•band, Arthur R. Swanton, tor the pt<lllteS taken at the funeral site, for the letters of aympathy, I.be flntnclal 1ult tance flven me, the cour· To The B~J~or tealea extendod and tor all other favors too nu.merouJ to All t•ttcrs co the Bdttor /or mention.• publication in lhe SEAFARERS Words cannot adequately • •· LOG must be •lgnecl bl/ the press my feeling of gratitude wnc.... Nam.. 10111 be withheld for the ""PreHlons of s)'m· UJ>On Ttqutst. pathy. It hat all been greatly opprcalotcd. the (Jrst ploce, u is the cue ~rrs. Y•onne Swanton wttll many large companies. ;t. ;t. ;t. 'l'hoy could make • better wage and higher dividends It the company wouldn't keep production down and keep them on e short Cuts Explored \YOrk~wcek. To Tbe Editor: ll's u1tforl111111te when anyI am enrlo1Jn3 an artlcto from tho "l\ilan1I Herald" 1omc body takes a pay cut or a div!· limo · ~o that bleed• for the dcnd cut that's the same as their welfare of steel r.ompany stock· pay, but they've bad their good holders whose dividends were times and good dividends for a l one spell. It's no secret that cut back lost October. The write r IJ obviously very thr: number or steel workers )>lllned becauu It seem• the was beJnr cul back year an.er "PoOr" stockholder• ore 11otUng yc:ir, \v-llh no pay tutu-re, so why a bum break. Ho aays that JI get all worked up over stock· thcte people "'ere •1org1niied" liolders who art first beginning like the eompany'a workers, to feel the effeclS or this. EIJ&'ene A. Stanton lhlnga would be difforonL Maybe they'd even "strlkc'', he soys. ~ :. !. ThlJ Is a queor way or loolting Christmas Bonus al thln!t<. to my Wl:f of thluk· Ins. Juat bttause the writer A Welcome Gift cltea two $ln3le cases where: 1 To The Ed.Jtor: I wJsh to take till• opportunity couple of Bethlohem 1tockhold· ers are down on their luck, he or returnJJlll many thanks to the thinks we should bleod for the Seafuers Welfare Plan and the whole lot or them. S IU for the mort ·generous Personally, Ir 23~.000 stock· Chrlstmu gilt of the sum of holden can recularly make a $25 to me and to all other pen· buck out of the labor of only Jloncd oldUrners. 126,000 employee1 (the writor'• I want to thank Ille \Inion fl~ureal, there's s ome th I n g and everyone else who made wrong. Secondly, I find It hard this possible. to bleed for people who have Samuel L. Gordon .I.E'J'TERS Steel Dividend Seafarer Joe Blake, deword (right I, dll<:UUH a good voyag• with a fellow Seafarer on the fantail of the Globe Pto<JreU IOcean Cargoes). The ship paid off in Philadelphia. j I 942 Letter Recalls 'Mutton Mania' Cltpe Towa, Soutb Africa Oelobtr 1, 19t! Ellmlr Thanked For Condolences J sailon promise lo quit eating lhe ca.nnibals. In Cape Town last week. Bill M<Qulstlon brought a bl< stevedore into the mess room and when asked why, replied, "l brought him l.o to eat." Trish Kennedy s u i · g es te d, "Let'• eat him In the shalt alloy ao we \Yon't h~ve to share f\lm with l ho gun crew.'" Frequently I dream or th• time In tho last war, when 1n.y shiv \Vas torpedoed and 11 or us spent 127 days In an open boat. We subsisted the Jina! L"'o months on raw fish. rope yarn and storm oil. For a special treat on Sundays the good old captain allowed U1 to lick the Albany grease off the shackle pins. My, my. them was the d ays. Brothu, If thh ship Is an example of the way we are to be fed !or tho duration, I would "'111· eest you put up a a!«n by the Dispatcher"s C~e reading as tollowe: BE CAREFUL IN CHOOSING YOUB SHIPMATES, llfEN, •YOO Hebert MAY HAVE TO EAT ' l!M. Lives Are At Stake, So Place Your Bets, Men! Gamble with seamen's Jlves? That's what shipowners did in the old days, according to sailing veteran Captain R. J. Peterson. They had a "bourse" tor that purpose whoro they bet with eoch other whether a &hip would go down at sea and never bu he&rd from agaln or reath part safety. The barque Dov<nby. nn which Peterson bad •ailed, was reported mlssiof l 75 days out from Adelaide, Australla, and bets were paid off to those who had wagered against her. But when the Dovenby finally made port with the erew aUlJ 1llv<, the shl pawners who hlld bet against her were angry bectuae they had lost lbelr mooey after all. In one year, around 1903. ten ahll>S disappeared off Cape Horn with tho loss of about 300 searnen. The ahlpawners at the bourse rubbed their palms wlth glee Juat thlnltlns of t it tho money they had won with. their grisly bob. '"The leebcrgs must lutvt drilled lo their Wl:f, • they'd uy to ea.oh other phllosophlcall)'. ��1962 SEAFARTOS#LOG 12^ Jan. H, in* OFFICIAL ORGAN Or THI SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, QULF. LAKE i-«0 ruling by an AFL-CIO impartial umpire that the NMU was guilty of raiding. Sanc­ tions under the Internal Disputes Plan of the AFL-CIO constitution were ultimately invoked against the NMU. It was also found guilty a few weeks later of a raid against the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association in the Isbrandtsen fleet. Upper Lakes Dispute The SIU continued to expand Its or­ ganizational activities and won signifi­ cant gains in vacation pay and contracts during 1962, while joining with other unions in a long-range program to im­ prove the US-flag merchant marine. The year was marked by several major maritime beefs and developments in both the offshore and domestic shipping field that made important headlines. In Washington, unions and manage­ ment waited out the development of a firm national maritime policy and pro­ gram for the transportation industry, which still had not materialized in con­ crete form by the end of the year. The year was heightened at its close by strong maritime union action in the Cuban crisis, which focused attention on the favoritism among Government agencies for foreign shipping at the ex­ pense of US ships and seamen, and by a dockers' strike on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. The walkout by the Int3rnational Longshoremen's Association tied up shipping briefly in October and then, after an 80-day Taft-Hartley in­ junction expired, resumed again on December 23 as bargaining talks re­ mained deadlocked. Vacation^ Contract $ In the contract area. Seafarers won important money gains in the form of a $400 annual vacation pay increase that doubled previous benefits. The new $800 vacation rate went into effect on seatime beginning October 1, 1962, and amounted to the seventh SIU vacation pay increase in the Union's vacation program over a ten-year-period. An added feature of 1962 was a brandnew shipboard feeding benefit that guar- and Savannah, making it operative in a total of 15 ports. The SIU Welfare Plan paid its 5,000th maternity benefit to a newborn member of an SIU family, top­ ping the $1 million-mark in such pay­ ments. The new Sickness and Accident Bene­ fit program for Seafarers covering ill­ ness and injury off the job made pay­ ments of almost $600,000 in its first year to Seafarers who had never been eligible for any kind of benefits befoie. A total of 83 Union oldtimers went on pension during the year. The pages of the LOG listed 393 new arrivals during 1962, in­ cluding six sets of twins, compared to 1961's total of 409 and a previous threeyear average of 325. At the opposite end of the scale, 112 deaths were reported in the "departure"' column. Domestic Shipping Filling the gap left by the withdrawal of Bull Line from the Puerto Rico trade, SeaLand added two containerships on its run to the Caribbean, and Seatrain made ready to move into the same trade. SeaLand also launched an ambitious program to revive intercoastal shipping with regu­ lar containership service using four con­ verted vessels. Two of them were in operation by the end of the year, and the company also put a converted Navy sea­ plane tender into service as a carferry on the Puerto Rico run. At the same time. Pacific Northwest US lumber producers won passage of a special amendment to the Jones Act in the last days of the 87th Congress. Designed to help American lumbermen compete with Canadian growers, it enables them to use foreign vessels to move lumber to Puerto Rico if American ships are not "reason­ ably available." The protected domestic trade is thus opened up to foreign ships for the first time since 1920. Robin Line Beef $800 SIU vacation pay started. antees all Seafarers at least one pint of fresh milk daily for the full length of any offshore voyage. It was accompanied by a series of working rule improvements in a new contract negotiated and ratified in June. The agreement established an additional 15 minutes' "readiness" period, revised the sailing board clause, improved trans­ portation arrangements back to the port of engagement when ships are sold, scrapped or disposed of in any fashion in a foreign port, and provided a strengthened clause on callbacks. These provisions modified for tanker operations as well as several others in the freight contract were also applied to tankers. The National Maritime Union tried for the second time in five years to raid the Robin Line by asking for a National La­ bor Relations Board election in the MooreMcCormack fleet, including the seven Robin ships under SIU contract since 1941. NMU filed a petition for a fleetwide election two days after the SIU noti­ fied all its operators that it wished to re­ open contract talks. When the SIU learned that MooreMcCormack had secretly attempted to sell off the Robin ships while refusing to dis­ cuss the issues. Seafarers responded with picketline action that tied up 19 MooreMcCormack vessels, including two Robin ships, for 26 days. The picKetlines came down when the company agreed to nego­ tiate with the SIU about the ships. Meanwhile, the NMU election petition was dismissed by the NLRB in New York and later in Washington, followed by a 1^-\\i :'''s; Welfare Plan Cains On the welfare front, the SIU medical clinic program passed its fifth year of existence and 50,000th exam for Sea­ farers and their dependents, as a new clinic operation opened in the Port of Phi.iadelphia. The Union's free eyeglass benefit was also extended to Jacksonville, Norfolk, Seattle, Wilmington, Tampa After testing out their union-busting tactics with three runaway ships in 1961, the Norris shipping interests controlling the SIU of Canada-contracted Upper Lakes Steamship Company broke a tenyear collective bargaining relationship with the SIU, locked out 300 Canadian seamen and began recruiting crews through a newly-established puppet union. The nature of the conspiracy against the SIU of Canada was revealed in July when, due to the effectiveness of picket­ ing action, a boycott of SIU ships led to Robin Line pickets tied up 19 ships. Company union manned Norris ships. the closing of the St. Lawrence Seaway. A Canadian government commission's hearings on the disruption in Great Lakes shipping is still going on. SlUNA AHiliates SIU Pacific District unions concluded new contracts in June with the Pacific Maritime Association, retroactive to Octo­ ber, 1961. This followed nine months of negotiations, a 27-day strike and .75 days during which PMA ships operated under a court injunction. On the inland waters. Great Lakes, in Puerto Rico and in the industrial area, SIU affiliates won a number of new fleets, plants and contracts to solidify their juris­ diction and improve members' job secu­ rity. The long-simmering railroad drive to cut manning on SIU tugs as well as among train personnel ashore remained unresolved, however, amid moves for job cuts via several big railroad mergers. In Trinidad, a new 6,000-man SlUNA af­ filiate marked the first anniversary of its charter by signing a contract covering the runaway shipping operations of the SIUcontracted Alcoa Steamship Company. The new pact provided for the first sea­ men's union hiring hall in'the Caribbean, a 16 percent wage increase over a threeyear-period and a series of substantial im­ provements in working hours, overtime and other conditions previously unheard of on such vessels. Maintaining a link with democratic ele­ ments which had quit or wanted no part of Jimmy Hoffa's Teamsters Union, the SlUNA chartered a new affiliate, the Transportation Services & Allied Work­ ers, for cab drivers and taxi workers. It numbered some 7,500 members at year's end in Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit and other cities. Unable to carry out the SIU's policy of opposing Hoffa, some SIU officials in Philadelphia resigned and ac­ cepted jobs from Hoffa, but a successful 20-hour strike for a new contract by 5,000 Chicago cab workers spotlighted the un­ ion's success in attracthig anti-IIoffa groups to an established AFL-CIO union. In the Pacific area, SIU affiliates helped start an MTD drive against new raiding attempts by Harry Bridges' longshore un­ ion, and the SlUNA issued a charter to a major independent union in the Southern California petroleum Industry after it voted 4-1 for affiliation. Resisting pres­ sures from both Bridges aiid Hoffa, the International Union of Petroleum Work­ ers brought 3,200 members into the SlUNA, upping its total membership to 80,000. Trinidad SIU signed Alcoa ninaways. Cuban Ship Action During a year in which shipping prob­ lems were described by Commerce Secre­ tary Luther H. Hodges as some of the "toughest" facing the Administration, ma­ ritime unions acted in advance of official Washington to the flood of arms and mili­ tary supplies moving to Cuba last fall. MTD pickets tied up the Yugoslav-flag MV Drzic at Houston after it carried Russian grain to Cuba and then came looking for a 50-50 cargo. An ILA longshoremen's boy­ cott of Communist bloc cargoes and MTD protests against other ships in Cuban trade seeking US cargoes highlighted a critical issue. A Senate committee report called atten­ tion to many Government agency abuses of 50-50 cargo procedures, while the Agri­ culture Department continued to charter Cuban trade ships for 1963. Charges by the SIU and MEBA of similar abuses by the department a year ago had prompted the Senate inquiry after the unions pick­ eted a British ship. Other international actions by MTD unions included a series of mutual aid agreements signed with maritime unions in several countries to combat runaway-type shipping operations under any maritime flag and to promote more job stability for seamen. News Highlights SIU opened Houston hall, broke ground for a new hall in Norfolk . . . Books dis­ tributed in the SIU Ship's Library Pro­ gram topped 2 million . . . SIU opened a school for stewards ... Six SIU fleets won awards for ship sanitation ... A Seafarer and the children of four SIU men won the annual SIU scholarship awards worth $6,000 each . . . Total SIU shipping for the year was just below 1961, again topped 1960 and '59. Veteran SIU official Claude Simmons, 43, vice-president in charge of contracts and contract enforcement, died after a long illness . . . Silas Blake Axtell, counsel for the old Internation­ al Seamen's Union and a close ally of Andrew Furuseth, died at 77 ... Death also came to Art Coleman, vice - presi­ dent of the Marine Firemen, 53 ... to Lawrence E. Wessels, 69, one of the first SIU officials in the Fort of Simmons j^ew Orleans ... to Fred Steiner, 53, editor for the Sailors Union of the Pacific, and to other oldtimers. An oil pipeline project connecting Houston and New York got underway ... Four different SIU ships rescued refugees seeking to escape Cuba . . . MTD unions were lauded for aiding in the Cuban pris­ oner exchange just before Christmas . . . SlUNA President Paul Hall was named to the AFL-CIO Executive Council . . . The SEAFARERS LOG won two more labor press awards . . . British seamen got a chance to have union delegates aboard ship for the first time . . . Bethlehem Steel went to West Germany to build two ore ships after the US turned down a subsidy request, but construction was stalled when the shipyard went bankrupt . . . Six years after the Andrea DorlaStockholm collision, an international pact on sea safety was finally adopted. �'•=. • _r.--:t_-.-af,-Tr,:i..J.- • '•• f' its. T-r-<='' |i.;1 sill (OISTITDTIOI For SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes And Inland Waters District \ •'-'V �SEAFARERS Bopplniieat—Pare Tvo ianaar^ 2S, 1963 LOG ments duly promulgated pumtnt hereto, no person shall becooM CONSTITUTION THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICAATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRia Affiliatad w!ih Amarican Fadaritien of Labor — Congrost of Induatrial Organizalions (A« Amondod May 12,1960) PREAMBLE As maritime and allied workers and realizing the value and necessity of a thorough organization, we are d^icated to the form­ ing of one Union for our people, the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict, 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, privi­ leges 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 ri^t to receive fair and just remuneration for his labor, and to gain sufficient leisure for mental cultivation and physical recreation. We proclaim the ri^t 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, irrespeaive of nationality or creed. Recognizing the foregoing as our inalienable rights, we are con­ scious of corresponding duties to those in command, our employers, our craft and our country. We will, therefore, try by all just means to promote harmonious relations with those in command by exercising due care and dili­ gence in the performance of the duties of our profession, and by giving all possible assistance to our employers 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 maintain­ ing 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 American seamen. To support a journal which shall voice the sentiments of mari­ time 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 organi­ zation and federation, to the end of establishing the Brotherhood of the Sea. • ,. To form and to assist by legal means other bona fide labor organi­ zations whenever possible in the attainment of their just demands. To regulate our conduct as a Union and as individuals so as to make seamanship what it rightly is—an honorable and useful calling. And bearing in mind that we are migratory, that our work takes us away in different 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 interests 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. Statement of Principles and Declaration of Rights In order to form a more perfect Union, we workers in the maritinne and allied industries, realizing the value and necessity •of uniting in pursuit of our improved economic and social welfare, have determined to bind ourselves together in the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and hereby dedicate ourselves to the fol­ lowing principles: In promoting our economic and social welfare, we shall ever be inindful, not only of our rights, but also of our duties and obliga­ tions 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 organizaitons; We shall support a journal to give additional voice to our views; we shall assist our brothers of the sea and other workers of all countries in these obligations to the fullest extent consistent with our duties, obligations, and law. We shall seek to exert our individ­ ual 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 distinction based on race, creed or color. To govern our conduct as a Union and bearing in mind that most of our members are migratory, that their duties carry them all over the world, that their rights must and shall be protected, we hereby declare these rights as members of the Union to be inalienable. t No member shall be deprived of any of the rights or privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. II Every qualified member shall have the riglit to nominate himself for, and, M elected or appointed, to hold office in this Union. III No member shall be deprived of his membership without diie • process of the law of this Union.' No metnber shall be compel^ to be a witness against himself in the trail of tmy proceeding in which he may be charged with failure to observe the law of this Union. Every official and job holder shall be bound to uphold and protect the ri^ts of every member In accordance with the princi­ ples 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. V No member shall be denied the tight to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. VI A militant membership being necessary to the security of a frM union, the members shall at all 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 Execu­ tive 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 Dis­ trict. Its powers shall be legislative, judicial, and executive, and shall include the formation of, and/or issuance of charters to, sub­ ordinate bodies and divisions, corporate or otherwise, the forma­ tion of funds and participation in funds, the establishment of enter­ prises 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 admin­ istration and in furtherance of its policies of aid and assistance, the Union may make its property, 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 Affiliation Section 1. This Union shall be affiliated with the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America and the American Federation of Labor—Congress of Industrial Organizations. All other affilia­ tions by the Union or its subordinate btxiies 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 contained herein, all subordinate bodies and divisions seeking a charter from and/or affiliation with this Union, shall be required to adopt, within a time period set by the Executive Board, a constitution containing provisions as set forth in Exhibit A, annexed to this Constimtion 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 constimtion or amendments thereto shall be deemed to be effective without the approval of the Executive Board of 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 fore­ going, and, in particular, seeks to effecmate any constimtional provision not so authorized and approved, or commits acts in violation of its approved constimtion, 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, in addition to exercis­ ing any and all rights it may have pursuant to any applicable agree­ ments or understandings. Section 3. This Union shall also have the power, acting through its Executive Board, and after a fair hearing, to impose a tmsteeship upon any subordinate body , or divisions chartered by and affiliated with it, for the reasons and to the extent provided by law. Article III Membership Section I. Candidates for membership shall be admitted to mem­ bership in accordance with such rules as are adopted from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership. Membership classifica­ tions shall correspond to and depend upon seniority classifications established in accordance with the standard colifctivc bargaining agreement of this Union. In addition to meeting the other require­ « full book member unless and. until be 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 jobfexcept as otherwise specified herein. All mem­ bers shall have a voice in Union proceedings and shall be entided to vote on Union contracts. SacHen 2. No candidate shall be granted membership who is a member of any dual organization hostile to the aims, principles, and policies, of this Union. Saction 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 cntery 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. Stction 4. A majority vote of the membership shall be sufficient to designate additional circumstances during which the time speci­ fied in Section 3 shall not run. It shall be the right of any member to present, in writing, to any Port at any regular meeting, any question with regard to the application of Section 3, in accordance with procedures established by a majority vote of the membership. A majority vote of the membership 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 assess­ ments may be excused where a member has been unable to pay dues and assessments for the reasons provided in Sections 3 and 4. Soction 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 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 prganization 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. Mem­ bers may be required to show their evidence of membership 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 accord­ ance with such rules and under such conditions as are adopted, from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership. Article V Dues and Initiation Fee Saclion I. All members shall pay dues quarterly, on a calendar 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 and may be changed only by Constitutional amendment. 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 I. Members may retire from membership by surrendering 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. 'VCTien 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 shall be given to the member upon his pre­ senting the aforesaid receipt. Seciion 2. All the rights, privileges, duties and obligations of 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. Section 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 pay­ ments shall consist of all dues accruing during the said period of retirement, including those for the current quarter, and all assess­ ments accrued and newly levied during that period. Upon such payment, the person in retirement shall be restored to membership, and his membership book, appropriately stamped, shall be remrnra to him. . Saction 4. A member in retirement may be restored to membership after a two-year period of retirement consisting of eight full quarters only by majority vote of the membership. Sactien 5. The period' of retirement shall be computed from the first day of the quarter following the one in which the retirement card was issued. �f Juiaaty 25. 196S SEAFARERS AnHcle Vil ' System of Ofganization taclloH 1. Ihis Uoioo, tod all officers, headquarter's represenU* dves, port agents, patrolmen, and mem^rs shall be governed 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 Secretary-Treasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. Saction 3. The staff of each port shall consist of such personnel 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 depart­ ment. 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 d^artment to another except by approval as evidenced by a majority vote of the membership. Article VIII Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrolmen Soction 1. The officers of the Union shall be elected as otherwise provided in this Constitution. These officers shall be the President, an Executive Vice-President, one Vice-President in Charge of Contracu and Contract Enforcement, a Secretary-Treasurer, one VicePresident in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one Vice-President in Charge of the lakes and Inland Waters. Sactien 2. Port Agents, Headquarters Representatives, and Patrol­ men shall be eleaed, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. LOG (f) The President shall be diainiiaa of the ^ecutive. Board and may cast one voce in that body. (g) He shall be responsible, within Ae limits of his powers, for rfie enforcemenr of this Constitution, the policies of Ae Union, and all rules and rulings duly adopted by Ae Executive Board, and those duly adopted by a majority vote of Ae memberAip. WiAin •these limits, he shall strive to enhance Ae strengA, position, and prestige of Ae Union. (h) The foregoing duties shall be in addition to those oAer 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 forA in this Constimtion. (j) Any vacancy in any office or the job of Headquarters Repre­ sentative, Port Agent, or Patrolman shall be filled by the President by temporary appointment of a member qualified for the office or job under Article XII of Ais Constimtion, except in Aose cases where the filling of such vacancy is otherwise provided for by this Constitution. (k) The President is directed to take any and all measures and employ such means which he deems necessary or advisable, to protect tKe 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 r^resentative to attend any regular or special meeting if, in his opinion, it is deemed necessary. Saclion 2. Execuliva Vlce-Praiidanl. The Executive Vice-President shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by Ae President. In Ae 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 Ae period of such incapacity or unavailability. Upon the deaA, resignation, or removal from office for any reason of the President, the Executive Vice-President shall immediately assume Ae office, duties and responsibilities of Ae 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. Saclion 3. Vice-ProsidonI in Chargo of Conlractt and ConlracI Enforcamanl. The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforce­ ment shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by the President. In addition, he Aall be responsible for , all contract negotiations, the formulation of bar^ining demands, Article IX and Ae submission of proposed colleaive bargaining agreements to the memberAip for ratification. He shall also be responsible, Other Elective Jobs except as otherwise provided in Article X, Seaion 14 (d) (1), for Saclion 1. In addition to the elertive jobs provided for in Article strike authorization, signing of new contracts, and contract enforce­ VIII, the following jobs in the Union shall be voted upon in the ment. He shall also act for headquarters in executing the adminis­ manner prescribed by this Constitution: trative functions assigned to headquarters by Ais Constitution wiA A. Delegates to the convention of the Seafarers International respect to trials and appeals except if he is a wimess or party thereto, in which event the Secretary-Treasurer shall act in his Union of North America. place. In order Aat he may properly execute these responsibilities B. Committee memWs of: he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ such help as he (1) Trial Committees deems necessary, be it legal, or otherwise, subject to approval of (2) Quarterly Financial Committees the Executive Board. (3) Appeals Committees • The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforce­ (4) Strike Committees ment shall be a member of Ae Executive Board and may cast ( 3) Credentials Committees one vote in that body. (6) Polls Committees ( 7 } Union Tallying Committees Section 4. Sacrelary-Treaiurar. (8) Constitutional Committees The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform any and all duties assigned Saclion 2. Additional committees may be formed as provided by him or delegated to him by the President. He shall be responsible • majority vote of the membership. Commiuces may also be ap­ for the organization and maintenance of the correspondence, files, and records of the Union; setting up, and maintenance of, sound pointed as permitted by this Constimtion. accounting and bookkeeping systems; the setting up, and mainte­ nance of, proper office and other administrative Union procedures; Article X the proper collection, safeguarding, and expenditure of all Union port or otherwise. He shall submit to Ae membership, for Duties of Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port funds, each quarterly period, a detailed report of the entire Union's finan­ Agents, Other Elected Job Holders and cial operations and shall submit simultaneously therewiA, the Miscellaneous Personnel Quarterly Financial Committee report for Ae same period. The Secretary-Treasurer's report shall be prepared by an independent Saclion 1. Tha Praiidant. Certified Public Accountant. He shall also work with all duly elected (a) The President shall be the executive officer of the Union finance committees. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be responsible and shall represent; and act for and in behalf of, the Union in all for the timely filing of any and all reports on Ae operations of matters except as otherwise specifically provided for in the Con­ Ae Union, financial or otherwise, that may be required by any Federal or state laws. In order that he. may properly execute his stitution. (b) He shall be a member ex-officio of all committees, except responsibilities, he is hereby instructed and authorized to employany help he deems necessary, be it legal, accounting, or oAerwise, as otherwise herein expressly provided. subject to approval of the Exeojtive Board. (c) The President shall be in charge of, and responsible for, all The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member of the Executive Union property, and shall be in charge of headquarters and port Board and may cast one vote in that body. offices. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considerations The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member ex-officio of the affecting Union action, the President shall take appropriate action Credentials and Ballot Tallying Committees. In addition he shall to insure observance thereof. make himself and the records of his office available to the Quarterly (d) In order that he may projperly execute his responsibilities, Financial Committee. he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ any help he deems Section 5. Vice-Presidenl in Charge of the Allanlic Coasl. necessary, be it legal, accounting or otherwise. The Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast shall be a .(e) Subject to approval by a majority vote of the membership, the President shall designate the number and location of ports, the member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one jurisdiction, status, and activities thereof, and may close or open- vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all such ports, and may re-assign Vice-Presidents and the SecretaryTreasurer, without reduction in wages. He may also re-assign the ports, and the personnel thereof on the Atlantic Coast, includ­ Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, and Patrolmen, to ing their organizing activities. The Atlantic Coast area is deemed other duties, without reduction in wages. The Ports of New York, to mean that area from and including Georgia through Maine and Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston and shall also include the Islands in the Caribbean. In order that he Detroit may not be closed except by Constitutional amendment. may properly execute his responsibilities he is empowered and Where ports are opened between elections, the President shall authorized to retain any technical or professional assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval of the Executive Board. designate the Union personnel thereof. The President shall designate, in the event of the incapacity of Section 6. Vice-Presidenl in Charge of Ae Gulf Coasl. any Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, or any The Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast shall be a officer other than the President, a replacement to act as such during the period of incapacity, provided such replacement is qualified member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one vote in that body. under Article XII of the Constitution to fill such job. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all the At the. regular meeting in July of every election year, the Presi­ dent shall submit to the membership a pre-balloting report. In his Ports, and the personnel thereof on the Gulf Coast including their report he shall recommend the number and location of ports, the organizing activities. The Gulf Coast area is deemed to mean the number of Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrol­ State of Florida, all through the Gulf, including Texas. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities he men which are to be elected. He shall also recommend a bank, a bonded warehouse, a regular officer thereof, or any other similar is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or professional depository, to which the ballots are to be mailed or delivered at assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval of the Executive the close of each day's voting, except that the President may, in Board. his discretion, postpone the recommendation as to the depository Section 7. Vice-Presidenl in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. until no later than the first regular meeting in October. The Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters This recommendation may also specify, whether any Patrolman «nd/or Headquarters Representative, shall be designated as depart­ shall be a member of Ae Executive Board and shall be entitled mental Of otherwise. Tlie report shall be subject to approval or to cast one vote in Aat body. modification by a majority vote of the membership. He Aall supervise and be responsible for Ae activities of all Supplement—^Paffe Three the ports, and the personnel Aereof on the Lakes and Inlanil Waters, including Aeir organizing activities. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities he is empowered and auAorized to reain any technic^ or professional assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval of the Executive Board. Sodion 8. Direclor of Organizing and Publicalions. The Director of Organizing and Publications shall be appointed and may be removed at will by the Executive Board of Ae Union. He shall be responsible for and supervise all publications 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 Ae Executive Board. Section 9. Hoadquarlers Represonlalives. The Headquarters Representatives shall perform any and allduties assigned them or delegated to them by Ae President, Execu­ tive Vice-President or the Executive Board. Soclion 10. Port Agents. (a) The Port Agent shall be in direct charge of the administra­ tion of Union affairs in the port of his jurisdiction subject to thq direction of the area Vice-President. (b) He shall, within the jurisdirtion of his port, be responsible for the enforcement and execution of the Constitution, Ae policies of Ae Union, and Ae rules adopted by the Executive Board, and by a majority vote of Ae mem^rship. Wherever there are time restrictions or oAer considerations affecting port aaion, Ae Port Agent shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof.' . (c) He shall be prepared to account, financially or oAerwise, for the activities of his port, whenever demanded by Ae President,. Ae Vice-President of the area in which his port is located, or by Ae Secretary-Treasurer. (d) In any event, he shall prepare and forward to Ae SecretaryTreasurer, a weekly financial report showing, in detail, weekly income and expenses, and complying with all oAer accounting directions issued by Ae Secretary-Treasurer. (e) The Port Agent may assign each pott Patrolman to such duties as fall within the jurisdiaion of the port, regardless of Ae departmental designation, if any, under which Ae Patrolmaa was tleaed.(f) The Port Agent shall designate which members at Aat port may serve as representatives to other organizations, affiliation with which has been properly authorized. ' Saclion II. Palrolnian. Patrolmen shall i*rform any duties assigned them by Ae Agent of Ae Port to which Aey are assigned. Saclion 12. Exaculiva Board. The Executive Board shall consist of Ae President, Ae Executive Vice-President, Ae Vice-President in Charge of Contracts' and' Contract Enforcement, the Secretary-Treasurer, Ae Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Area, the Vice-President 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 Aartered by Ae Union whenever such subordinate body or division has attained a membership of 3,200 members and has maintained that member­ ship for not less Aan three (3) months. Such National Director (or chief executive officer) shall be a member of Ae respective subordinate body or division and must be qualified to hold office under the terms of Ae Constitution of such division or subordi­ nate body. The Executive Board shall meet in headquarters no less Aan once each quarter and at such other times as the President or, in his absence, the Executive Vice-President may direct. The Presi­ dent 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 Ae Executive Board shall be entitled to cast one vote in Aat body. Its decision shall be determined by majority vote of those voting, providing a quorum of Aree is present. It shall be the duty of Ae Executive Board to develop policies, strategies and rules which will advance and protect the interests and welfare of the Union and Ae Members. It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer, or in his absence, an appointee of the Executive 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, policies and personnel in any and all areas not otherwise specifically pro­ vided for in this Constimtion. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Executive Board may act wiAout holding a formal meeting pro­ vided all members of Ae Board are sent notice of the proposed action or aaions 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 occur simultaneously to the President and Execu­ tive Vice-President, the Executive Board by majority vote shall, name successors from its own membership who shall fill Aose 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 incapaci­ tated for more than 30 days during the remainder of the term, Ae 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 ia accordance with the provisions of this Constimtion, to attend the convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America. (b) Each delegate shall attend the convention for which elected and. fully participate therein. (c) Each delegate shall, by his vote and oAerwise, 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 Aat number of delegates to which this Union would have been endtled, if its membership had been increased by the number of members of Ae 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 whiA this Union would otherwise have been entitled. Saclion 14. Commilleoi. (a) Trial CommillM. The Trial Committee shall conduct Ae trials of a person charged. �•Bvplcmeni—n«e Fow •nd shall nibmit finding and recommendations as prescribed in this Constitution. It shall be the special oblisation of the Trial Committee to observe all the requirements of this Constitution with regard to charges and trials, and their findings and r^m> mendations 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 Commitfaa. 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 Conititution and such rules as may be adopted by a majority vote of the membership not inconsistent therewith. SEAFARERS LOG vessels, covered by contract with diis,TJnion, or four (4) oionths. ,, prejudice to fiis written appeal, the applicabt nay appear in pertoa of employment with, or in any office or job of, the Union, its sub­ before die coipmittee within two days after the day on which the sidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's telegram is sent, to correct his application or argue for his quali­ direction, or a combination of these, between Januaty 1st and the fication. time of nomination in the election year; and The committee's report shall be prepared early enough to- allow the applicant to appear before it within the time set forth in diia (d) He is a citizen of the United Sutes of America; and Constitution and still rMch the ports in time for the first regular (e) He is not disqualified by law. . meeting after its election. Sactien 2. All candidates for, and holders of, other elective jobs <d) A majority vote of the membership shall, in the case of such not specified in the preceding sections shall be full book members appeals,' be sufficient to over-rule any disqualification classification of the Union. by the Credentials Committee, in ^ich event the one so pre­ Section 3. All candidates for and holders of elective offices and viously classified shall then be deemed qualified. jobs, whether eleaed or appointed in accordance with this Consti­ (e) The Credentials Committee, in passing upon the qualifi­ tution, shall maintain full book membership in good standing. cations of candidates, shall have the right to conclusively presume that anyone nominat^ and qualified in previous elections for candi­ dacy for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Article Xlll Agent or Patrolman, has met all the requirements of Section 1 (a) of Article XII.Elections for Officers, Headquarters Representatives, (c) Quartarly Financial Commiltae. Port Agents and Patrolmen 1. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall make an examina­ tion for each quarterly period of the finances of the Union and Section I. Nominations. shall report fully on their findings and recommendations. Members Except as provided in Section 2(b) of this Article, any full of this committee may make dissenting reports, separate recom­ book member may submit his name for nomination for any office, mendations and separate findings. or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, 2. Th6 findings and recommendations of this committee shall be by delivering or causing to be delivered in person, to the office completed within a reasonable time after the election of the of the Secretary-Treasurer at headquarters, or sending, a letter members thereof, and shall be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer addressed to the Credentials Committee, in care of the Secretarywho shall cause the same to be read in all ports, as set forth herein. Treasurer, at the address of headquarters. This letter shall be dated 3. All officers. Union personnel and members are responsible and shall contain the following: for complying with all demands made for records, bills,_ vouchers, (a) The name of the candidate. receipts, etc., by the said Quarterly Financial Committee. The (b) His home address and mailing address. committee shall also have available to it, the services of the inde­ (c) His book number. pendent certified public accountants retained by the Union. (d) The title of the office or other job for which he is a candi­ 4. Any action on the said report shall be as determined by a date, including the name of the Port in the event the posi­ majority vote of the membership. tion sought is that of Agent or Patrolman. 5. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall consist of seven (7) (e) Proof of citizenship. members in good standing to be elected as follows: One member (f) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for can­ from each of the following ports: New York, Philadelphia, Balti­ didates. more, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston and Detroit. No officer. (g) In the event the member is on a ship he shall notify the Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be Credentials Committee what ,ship he is on. This shall be eligible for election to this Committee. Committee members shall done also if he ships subsequent to forwarding his cre­ be elected at the regular meeting designated by the SecretaryTreasurer. In the event a regular meeting cannot be held in any dentials. port for lack of a quorum, the Agent shall call a special meeting (h) Annexing a certificate in the following form, signed and as early as possible for the purpose of electing a member to serve dated by the proposed nominee: on the Quarterly Financial Committee. Such committee members "I hereby certify that I am not now, nor, for the five (5) years shall be furnished transportation to New York and back to their last past, have I been either a member of the Communist Party respective ports and they shall be furnished room and board during the period they are performing their duties in New York. Com­ or convicted of, or served any part of a prison term resulting from mencing on the day following their election and continuing until conviction of robbery, bribeiy, extortion, embezzlement, grand they have been returned to their respective ports each committee larceny, burglary, arson, violation of narcotics laws, murder, rape, member shall be paid for hours worked at the standby rate of pay assault with intent to kill, assault which inflicts grievous bodily but in no event shall they be paid for less than eight (8) hours injury, or violation of title II or 111 of the Landrum-Griffin Act, per day. or conspiracy to commit any such crimes." (d) Strike Committee. Dated: 1. In no event shall a general strike take place unless approved by a majority vote of the membership. 2. In the event a general strike has been approved by the mem­ bership the Port Agents in all affected ports shall call a timely ipecial meeting for the purpose of electing a strike committee. This committee shall be composed of three full book members and their duties shall consist of assisting the Port Agent to effectu­ ate all strike policies and strategies. Article XI Wages and Terms of Office of Officers and Other Elective Job Holders, Union Employees, and Others Section 1. 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 herein is expressly subject to the provisions for assumption of office as contained in Article XllI, Section 6(b) of this Constitution. Section 2. The term of any elective jobs other than those indicated in Section 1 of this Article shall continue for so long as is necessary to complete the functions thereof, unless sooner terminated by a majority vote of the membership or segment of the Union, which­ ever 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 membership. 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 Exeauive Board shall be followed. Article XII Qualiflcatiotis for Officers, Headquarters Representa* tives. Port Agents, Patrolmen and Other Elective Jobs Section 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold, any office or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman provided: x (a) He has at least three (3) years of seatime In an unlicensed capacity aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels. In coinputing time, time spent iii the employ of the Union, its sub­ sidiaries 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 been a full book member in continuous good stand­ ing in the Union for at least three (3) years immediately prior to his nomination; and (c) He has at least four (A) months of sea time, in an un­ licensed capacity, aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or Book No Signature of member : Printed forms of the certificate shall be made available to nomi­ nees. Where a nominee cannot truthfully 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 statement 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 l^th 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 Committee upon the latter"s request. Seclion 2. Cradeniials Commiilee. Saction 3. Balloting Procaduras. (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 instructive com­ ments not inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution. All qualified candidates shall be listed thereon aplhabetically within each category. The listing of the ports shall follow a geographic^ pattern, commencing with the most northerly port on 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 be so prepared as to have the number thereon placed at the top thereof and shall be so per­ forated 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 direction of the SecretaryTreasurer shall be the only official ballots. No others may be used. Each ballot shall be numbered as indicated in the preceding para­ graph and shall be numbered consecutively, commencing 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 Secretary-Treasurer, who shall also send each Port Agent a verification list indicating the amount and serial numbers of the ballots sent. Each Port Agent shall maintain separate records of the ballots sent him and shall inspect and count the ballots, 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 correaness of the amount and numbers of the ballots sent, or Shall notify the Secretary-Treasurer of any discrepancy. Discrepancies shall be corrected as soon as possible prior to the voting period. In any, event,-receipts shall be forwarded for ballots actually received. The Secretary-Treasurer shall prepare a file in which shall be kept memoranda and correspondence dealing with the election. This file shall at all times be available to any member asking for inspec­ tion of the same at the office of the Secretary-Treasurer. (c) Balloting shall take place in person, at port offices, and shall be secret. No signatures of any voter, or other distinguishing mark, shall appear on the ballot, except that any member may write in the name or names of any member or members, as appro­ priate, for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative^ Port Agent or Patrolman. (d) Only full book members may vote. However, immediately prior thereto they must present their books to the Polls Committee 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 number, and the member shall sign his name. The portion of the ballot on which the ballot number is printed shall then be removed, placed near the roster sheet, and the member shall proceed 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 establishment 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 Sun­ days and (for each individual Port) holidays legally recognized in the city in which the port affected is located. If November 1st or December 31st falls on a holiday legally recognized in a port in the city in which that port is located, the balloting 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. (a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the regular meeting in August of the election year, at the port where head­ quarters is located. It shall consist of six full book members in attendance at the meeting, with two members to be elected from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards Departments. No Officer, Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, or candi­ date 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 Executive Vice President, or the SecretaryTreasurer, in that order, calls a special meeting at the port where Headquarters is located in order to elect a replacement. The Com­ mittee'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. (b) After its election, the Committee shall immediately go into session. It shall determine whether the person has submitted 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 appli­ cant shall be marked "qualified" or "disqualified" according to the Seclion 4. Polls Committees. findings of the Committee. Where an applicant has been marked (a) Each port shall elect, prior to tfie beginning of the voting "disqualified", the reason therefor must be stated in the report. Where a tie vote has been resolved by a special meeting of the on each voting day, a Polls Committee, consisting of three full membership, that fact shall also be noted, with sufficient detail. book members none of whom shall be a candidate, officer or an •The report shall be signed by all of the Committee members, and elected or appointed job holder. For the purpose of holding a be completed and submitted to the Ports in time for the next meeting for the election of a Polls Committee only, and notwith­ regular meeting after their election. At this meeting, it shall standing the provisions of Article XXIII, Section 2, or any other be read and incorporated in the minutes, and then posted on the provision of this Constitution, five (5) members shall constitute a quotum for each port, with the said meeting to be held between bulletin board in each port. On the last day of nominations, one member of the Committee 8:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M. with no notice thereof required. It shall shall stand by in Headquarters to accept delivery of credentials. be the obligation of each member wishing to serve on a Polls Com-" All credentials must be in headquarters by midnight of closing day. mittee, or to observe the election thereof, to be present during (c) When an applicant has been disqualified by the commit­ this time period. It shall be the responsibility of the Port Agent tee, he shall be notified immediately by telegram at the addresses to see that the meeting for the purpose of electing the said Polls listed by him pursuant to Section 1 of this Article. He shall also Committee is called, and that the minutes of the said meeting are be sent a letter containing the reasons for such disqualification by sent daily to the Secretary-Treasurer. In no case shall voting take air mail, special delivery, registered, to the mailing address desig­ place unless a duly elected Polls Committee is functioning. (b) The duly elected Polls Committee shall collect all unused nated pursuant to Section 1 (b) of, this Article. A disqualified appli­ cant shall have the right to take an appeal to the membership ballots, the voting rosters, the numbered stubs of those ballots from the decision of the committee. He shall forward copiel of such already used, the ballot box or boxes and the ballot records and appeal to each port, where the appeal shall be presejited and files kept by the Port Agent. It shall theii proceed to compare the voted upon at a regular meeting no later than the second meeting serial numbers and amounts of stubs with the number of namesand corresponding serial numbers on the roster, and then compare after the committee's election. It is the responsibility of the appli­ cant to insure timely delivery of his appeal. In any event, without the serial number and amounts of ballots used with the verifica- �Ii4^- 25. 1M» SEAF-itnER^ LOG All cenifications called for under this Article XIII shall be ' don list, as correeted, and ascertain whether the unused ballots, : both serial numbers and amount, represent the difference between deemed made accordiiig td the best knowledge, and belief of diose. what appears on the verification list, as corrected, and the ballots . required to make sudi certification. used. If any discrepancies are found, a detailed report thereon shall .(c) The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of 14 full book be drawn by the Polls Committee findinc such diKrepancies, which members. Two shall be elected from each of the seven ports of , report shall be in duplicate, and si^ed by all the members of such New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Hc»uston, P^ls Committee. Each member of the Committee may make what and Detroit. The election shall be held at the regular meeting in separate comments thereon he desires, provided th^ ate signed December of the election year, or if the Executive Board other­ and dated by him. A copy of this report shall be given the Port wise determines prior thereto, at a special meeting held in the Agent, to be presented at the next regular meeting. A copy shall aforesaid ports on the first business day of the last week of said also be simultaneously sent to the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall month. No Officer, Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, Pa­ cause an investigation to be made forthwith. The results of such trolman, or candidate for office, or the job of Headquarters Rep­ investigation shall be reported to the membership as soon as com­ resentative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for eleaion pleted, with recommendations by the Secretary-Treasurer. A ma­ to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. jority vote of the membership shall determine what action, if any, In addition to its duties hereinbefore set forth, the Union Tallying shall be taken thereon. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary Committee shall be charged with the tallying of all the ballots contained in this Constitution, the Executive Board shall not make and the preparation of a closing report setting forth, in complete any determination in these matters. detail, the results of the eleaion, including a complete accounting (c) The Polls Committee shall also insure that the ballot box is of all ballots and stubs, and reconciliation of the same with the locked and sealed, which lock and seal shall not be opened except rosters, verification lists, and receipts of the Port Agents, all with in the manner hereinafter set forth. The same procedure as is detailed reference to serial numbers and amounts aiid with each set forth in the preceding paragraph with regard to discrepancies total broken down into port totals. The Tallying Co/nmittee shall shall be utilized in the event the Polls Committee has reason to be permitted access to the election records and files of all ports, believe the lock and seal have been illegally tampered with. which they may require to be forwarded for inspection at its (d) The Polls Committee shall permit full book members only discretion. The report shall clearly detail all discrepancies discovered, to vote. Prior thereto, it shall stamp their book with the word and shall contain recommendations for the treatment of these dis­ "voted" and the date, issue ballots to voters, insure that proper crepancies. All members of , the Committee shall sign the report, registration on the roster takes place, collect stubs, and keep them without prejudice, however, to the right of any member thereof in numerical order. It shall preserve good order and decorum at the to submit a dissenting retort as to the accuracy of the count and the voting site and vicinity thereof. All members and others affiliated validity of the ballots, with jxttinent details. The Tallying Committee is also charged with the receipt and with the Union are charged with the duty of assisting the Polls Committee, when called upon, in the preservation of order and evaluation of written protests by any member who claims an illegal denial of the right to vote. If it finds the protests invalid, it shall decorum. dismiss the protest and so inform the protesting member, by wire, (e) In order to maintain the secrecy and accuracy of the bailor, on the day of dismissal. If it finds the protest valid, the committee and to eliminate the possibility of errors or irregularities in any one day's balloting affecting all the balloting in any port, the following 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 procedure shall be observed: just, but which terms, in any event, shall include the provisions of At the end of each day's voting, the Polls Committee, in the Section 3(c) of this Article and the designation of the voting site presence of any member desiring to attend, provided he observes of the port most convenient to the protesting member. Where a proper decorum, shall open the ballot box or boxes, and place all special vote is ordered in accordance with this Section 5(c), these of that day's ballots therein in an envelope, as required, which shall terms shall apply, notwithstanding any provision to the contrary then be sealed. The members of the Polls Committee shall there­ contained in this Article. Protests may be made only in writing upon sign their names across the flap of the said envelope or enve­ and must be received by the Union Tallying Committee during lopes, with their book numbers next to their signatures. The the period of its proceedings. The reports of this committee shall committee shall also place the date and name of the Port on the said include a brief summary of each protest received, the name and envelopes, and shall certify, on the envelope or envelopes, that the book number of the protesting member# and a summary of the ballot box or boxes were opened publicly, that all ballots for that disposition of the said protest. The committee shall take all reason­ day only were removed, and that all of those ballots are enclosed able measures to adjust the course of its proceedings so as to in the envelope or envelopes dated for that day and voted in that enable the special vote set forth in this Section 5(c) to be com­ Port. The Polls Committee shall check the rosters, and any other pleted within the time herein specified. No closing report shall be records they deem appropriate, to insure the foregoing. At the made by it unless and until the special votes referred to in this discretion of the Executive Board, official envelopes may be pre­ Section 5(c) shall have been duly completed and tallied. pared for the purpose of enclosing the ballots and the making (d) The members of the Union Tallying Committee shall pro­ of the aforesaid. certification, with wording embodying the fore­ going inscribed thereon, in which event these envelopes shall be ceed to the port in which headquarters is located, as soon as possi­ used by the Polls Committee for the aforesaid purpose. Nothing ble after their election but, in any event, shall arrive at that port contained herein shall prevent any member of a Polls Committee prior to the first business day after December 31 of the election from adding such comments to the certificate as are appropriate, year. Each member of the committee not elected from the port in provided the comments are signed and dated by the member making which headquarters is located shall be reimbursed for traiisportation, them. The envelope or envelopes shall then be placed in a wrapper meals, and lodging expense occasioned by their traveling to and or envelope, which, at the discretion of the Executive Board, may returning from that Port. All members of the committee shall also be furnished for that purpose. The wrapper or envelope shall then be paid at the prevailing standby rate of pay from the day subse­ be securely sealed and either delivered, or sent by certified or quent to their election to the day they return, in normal course, registered mail, by the said Polls Committee, to the depository to the Port from which they were elected. The Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman from , named in the pre-election report adopted by the membership. The Polls Committee shall not be discharged from its duties .until this, among themselves and, subjea to the express terms of this Con­ mailing is accomplished and evidence of mailing or delivery is stitution, adopt its own procedures. Decision as to special votes, furnished the Port Agent, which evidence shall be noted and kept protests, and the contents of the final report shall be valid if made by a majority vote, provided there be a quorum in attendatice, injthe Port Agent's election records or files. The Polls Committee shall also insure that the ballot box or boxes which quorum is hereby fixed at nine (9). The Union Tallying Committee, but not less than a quorum thereof, shall have the 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 sole right and duty to obtain the ballots from the depository imme­ the flap of which the members of the committee shall sign their diately after the termination of balloting and to insure their safe names, book numbers, and the date, after sealing the envelope custody during the course of the committee's proceedings. The lecurely. In addition to delivering the key and ballot box or boxes proceedings of this committee, except for the actual preparation as aforesaid, the Polls Committee shall deliver to the Port Agent of the closing report and dissents therefrom, if any, shall be open one copy of each of the roster sheets for the day, the unused ballots, to any member, provided he observes decorum. In no event, .shall any reports called for by this Section 4, any files that they may the issuance of the hereinbefore referred to closing report of the have received, and all the stubs collected both for the day and those "Tallying Committee be delayed beyond the January 15 th immedi­ turned over to it. The Port Agent shall be responsible for the ately subsequent to the close of voting. The Union Tallying Com­ proper safeguarding of all the aforesaid material, shall not release mittee shall be discharged upon the completion of the issuance any of it until duly called for, and shall insure that no one illegally and dispatch of its reports as required in this Article. In the event tampers with the material placed in his custody. The remaining a recheck and recount is ordered pursuant to Section 5(g) of this copy of each roster sheet used for the day shall be mailed by the Article, the committee shall be reconstituted except that if any Polls Committee to the Secretary-Treasurer, by certified or regis­ member thereof is not available, a substitute therefore shall be tered mail or delivered in person. elected from the appropriate port, at a special meeting held for (f) Members of the Polls Committee shall serve without com­ that purpose as soon as possible. pensation, except that the Port Agent shall compensate each Polls (e) The report of the Committee shall be made up in sufficient Committee member with a reasonable sum for meals while serving copies to comply with the following requirements: two copies or provide meals in lieu of cash. shall be sent by the committee to each Port Agent and the SecretaryTreasurer prior to the first regular meeting scheduled to take Section 5. Belief Collection, Tallying Procedure, Protests, end place subsequent to the close of the committee's proceedings or, Special Votes. in the event such meeting is scheduled to take place four days or (a) On the day the balloting in each port is to terminate, the less from the close of this committee's proceedings, then at least Polls Committee elected for that day shall, in addition to their other five days prior to the next regular meeting. Whichever meeting duties hereinbefore set forth, deliver to headquarters, or mail to applies shall be designated, by date, in the report and shall be headquarters (by certified or registered mail), all the unused ballots, referred to as the" "Election Report Meeting." As soon as these together with a certification, signed and dated by all members of the copies are received, each Port Agent shall post one copy of the Committee that all ballots sent to the port and not used are report on the bulletin board, in a conspicuous manner. ITiis copy enclosed therewith, subject to the right of each member of the shall be kept posted for a period of two months. At the Election Committee to make separate comments under his signature and Report Meeting, the other copy of the report shall be read verbatim. date. The certification shall specifically identify, by serial number (f) At the Election Report meeting, there shall be taken up and amount, the unused ballots so forwarded. In the same package, but bound separately, the committee shall forward to headquarters the discrepancies, if any, referred to in Section 5(c) of this Article all stubs collected during the period of voting, together with a and the recommendations of the Tallying Committee submitted certification, signed by all members of the coiiimittee, that all the therewith. A majority vote of the membership shall decide what stubs collected by the committee are enclosed therewith subject to action, if any, in accordance with the Constitution, shall be taken the right of each member of the committee to make separate com­ thereon, which action, however, shall not include the ordering of ments under his signature and date. The said Polls Committee a special vote unless the reported discrepancies affect the results members shall not be discharged from their duties until the for- of the vote for any office or job, in which event, the special vote .warding called for hereunder is accomplished and evidence of shall be restricted thereto. A majority of the membership, at the mailing or delivery is furnished the Port Agent, which evidence Election Rpeort Meeting, may order a recheck and a recount when shall be noted and kept in the Port Agent's election records or files. a dissent to the closing report has been issued by three or mote members of the Union Tallying Committee. Except for the con­ (b) All forwarding to headquarters called for under this Section tingencies provided for in this Section 5(f) the closing report 5, shall be to the Union Tallying Committee, at the address of shall be accepted as final. headquarters. In the event a Polls Committee cannot be elected (g) A special vote ordered pursuant to Seciton 5(f) must take or cannot act on the day the balloting in each Port is to terminate, .the Port Agent shall have the duty to forward the material specifi­ place and be completed within seven (7) days after the Election cally set forth in Section 3(a) (unused ballots and stubs) to the Report Meeting, at each port where the discrepancies so acted Union Tallying Committee, which will then carry out the functions upon took place. Subject to the foregoing, and to the limits of the in regard thereto of the said Polls Committee. In such event, the vote set by the membership, as aforesaid, the Port Agents in each Port Agent shall also forward all other material deemed necessary such pott shall have the functions of the Tallying Committee as set forth in Section 5(c), insofar as that Section deals with the by the Union Tallying Committee to execute those functions. SappleBMBt—Pace Five terim of such special vote. The Seaetary-Treasurer shall make « sufficient amount of the. usual balloting material immediately avail* able to Pprt Agents, for the purpose of such special vote. Imme^ diately after the close thereof, the Port Agent shall summarize the results and communicate them to the Secretary-Treasurer. The ballots, stubs, roster sheets, and unused ballots pertaining to the • special vote shall be forwarded to the Secretary-Traesurer, all in the same package, but bound separately, by the most rapid means practicable, but, in any case, so as to reach the Secretary-Treasurer in lime 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 closing repon. 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 shall be presented at the next regular meeting after the Election Report Meeting. If a majority vote of the membership decides to accept the Secretary-Treasurer's report, the numerical results set forth in the pertinent segments of the Tally­ ing Committee's closing report shall be deemed accepted and final without modification. 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 membership at the regular meeting following the Election Report Meeting. If such recheck and recount is ordered, the Union "Tallying Com­ mittee shall be required to continue its proceedings correspondingly. Section 6. Installation into office and the Job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman. (a) The person elected shall be that person having the largest number of votes cast for the particular office or job involved. Where more than one person is to be eleaed for a particular office or job, the proper number of candidates receiving the successively highest number of votes shall be declared elected. These determina­ tions 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) "Mie 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 Eleaion Report Meeting, or the next regular meeting, depending upon which meeting the results as to each of the foregoing are deemed final and accepted, as ptovided 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 candidate cannot assume his office because he is at sea. In such event, a majority vote of the membership may grant additional time for the assumption of the office or job. In 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 eleaion 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 constitute a quorum. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, Port Patrolman, or other Union personnel may be electd to serve on a Trial Com­ mittee. 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 foregoitig disqualifications 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 conititute a quorum, elected at the port where headquarters is located. The same disqualifications 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 Seafarers International Union of North America, he shall communicate such facts to the Port Agent of each Port, together with recommendations as to generally applicable rules for the election of delegates. These facts and recommendations shall be announced and read at the first regular meeting thereafter. Unless changed by a majority vote of the membership during that meeting, the election rules shall apply. These rules shall not prohibit any full book member from nominating himself. The results of the election shall be communi­ cated to each Port Agent, posted on the bulletin board, and an­ nounced at the next regular meeting of the Port. Rules of election hereunder may include provisions for automatic election of all qualified nominees, in the event the number of such nominees does not exceed the number of delegates to be 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 Constimtion. 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 die meeting takes place. �BopplMMiit—'Pare Six: S«CHM S. After presentation of the charges and the request to die Port Agent, the Port Agent shall cause those charges to be read at the said meeting. If die charges are rejeaed by a majority vote of the por^ no further aaion may be taken diereon, unless ruled otherwise by a majority vote of the membership of the Union within 90 days thereafter. If the charges are acc^tcd, and the accused is present, he shall be automatically on notice that he will be tried the fol­ lowing morning. At his request, the trial shall be pos^nrf until the morning following the next regular meeting, at which time the Trial Committee will then be elected. _He slwU 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 'barges, the names and book numbers of the accusers, and a noti­ fication, that he must appear with his witnesses, ready for trial the morning after the next regular meeting, at which meedng the Trial Committee will be elected. In the event a majority of the membership of the Union shall vote to accept charges after their rejection by a port, the trial shall take place in the Port where Headquaners 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 r^uest of the accused, transportation and subsistence shall be provided the accused and his wimesses. 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 testimony. 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 tnal 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 accu^d may selea 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 tiot adequately inform him of what wrong he allegedly committed, or the time and place of such commission, • such matters shall be mled upon and dis­ posed of, prior to proceeding on the merits of the defense, ^e 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 qtiality of the evidence and not solely on the number of witnesses produced. Saetion 5. The Trial Committee shall make finding 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 findings and recommendations, along with any dissent to the Port Agent of the port where the trial took place, while a copy thereof shall be forwarded to the accused and the accusers, either in 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 safe­ guarded. The findings also must contain the charges made, the date of the trial, the name and address of the accused, the accuser, and irach wimess; 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 shall1 be 'kept. All findings and recommendations shall be m^deiS i^art'of the regular files. Sedion 6. The Port Agent of the Port of Trial shall, upon receipt of the findings and recommendations of the Trial Committee, cause the findings and recommendations to be presented, and entered into the minutes, at the next regular meeting. Section 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 shall then vote. A majority vote of the mem­ bership of the Union shall: (a) 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 acciuers, and their witnesses shall be furnished transportation and subsistence. Section 9. After the vote set forth in Section 8, any punishment so decided upon shall become effertive. 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 Head­ quarters 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 available documents used as evidence at the trial to the Appeals Committee, as well as any written statement or argument submitted 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 head­ quarters 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 be in the form of findings and recommen­ dations. Dissents will pe allowed. Decisions and dissents shall be in writing and signed by those participating in such decision or dissent. In ma^ng its findings and recommendations, the comminee shall be governed by the following; (a) No finding pf guilt shall be reversed if there is substantial SE AF AnERS LOG January tS, USS evidence to supj such • finding and. In such case, die Appeals Committee not make its own findings as to die weight of evidence. ^ (b) In no event shall increased punishment be tecoaune'nded. (c) A new ulal shall be recommended If die Appeals Committee (c)' Misconduct during any meedng or other o£5cIal Unloa promeding, or bringing me Union into disrepute bp conduct not provided lot elsewhere in dils Ardde; finds—(a) that any member of the Trial Committee should have been disqualified, or (b) that the accused was not adequately informed of the details of the charged offense, which resulted in his not haying been given a fair trial, or (c) that for any other reason, the accused was not given a fair uial. (d) If there is not substantial evidence to support a finding of guilt, die Appeals Committee shall recommend that the charge on which die finding was based be dismissed. (c) The Appeals Committee may recommend lesser punishment. Soctien 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 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 diecision so providing for a new trial shall contain such directions as will insure a fair hearing to the accused. Ssctton 14. 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 Seaion 1,7 of this Article. Section 17. Each member is charged with knowledge of the pro­ visions 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. Sociion 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 effeaive decisions. Saction 19. Every accused shall receive a written copy of the charges preferred against him and shall be given a reasonable time to prepare his defensb, 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 postpone­ ment, the Trial Committee may hold its trial without his presence. Section 4. Upon proof of the commission of any of the fbllowing offenses, members shall be penalized up to and including a fine or $50.00; (a) Refusal or wilful failure to be present at sign-ons or pay-offs; (b) Wilful failure to submit Union book to Union representa­ tives at pay-off; (c) Dimrderly conduct at pay-off or sign-on; • (d) Refusal to cooperate with Union representatives In dis« diarging their duties; (e) Disorderly conduct in the Union hall; (f) Gambling in the Union hall;(g) Negligent failure to join ship. Article XVI Offenses and Penalties Section I. 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 following 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 recommended, the penalty shall not exceed suspension from the rights and privileges of membership for more than two (2) years, or a fine of $50.00 or both: (a) Wilfully misappropriating or misusing Union property of the value • in " excess of of $50 00. (b) Unauthorized use of Union property', records, stamps, seals, etc., for the purpose of personal gain; (c) Wilful misuse of any office or job, elective or not, within the Union for the purpose of personal gain, financial or otherwise, or the wilful refusal or failure to execute the duties or functions of the said office or job, or gross neglect or abuse in executing such duties or functions 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 replacement. (d) Unauthorized voting, or unauthorized handling of ballots, 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 fail within the scope of Union business; (g) Deliberate failfire 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> Wilful refusal to submit evidence 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) Wilful failure or refusal to carry out the order of those duly authorized to make such orders during time of strike. (I) 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. Section 3. Upon proof of the commission of any of the followipg offenses, members shall be 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) Wilfully misappropriating or misusing Union property of the value under $50.00; (b) Assuming any office or job, whether elertive or not with knowledge of the lack of possession of the qualifications required therefor; (d) Refusal or negligeat failure to carry out orders of dios« duly audiorlzed to ^nake such orders at iany tune. Section 5. Any member who has committed an offense penalized 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. Soctien 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, offii^ais, and job holders. Aritcle XVII Publications This Union may publish such pamphlets, journals, newspapers, 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 requited by law. ArticIo XiX Expenditures Sactian I. In the event no contrary policies or instructions are in existence, the President may authorize, make, or incur such ex­ penditures 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 incoine Section 1. The income of this Union shall include dues, initiatlois fees, fines, assessments, contributions, loans, interest, dividends, as well as income derived from any other legitimate business operatioa 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 auth­ orized by the Union to receive money. It shall be the dutj' 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. Soctien 4. Except as otherwise provided by law, all payments by members or other affiliates of this Union shall be applied suc­ cessively to the monetary obligations owed the Union commencing with the oldest in point of time, as measured from the date of accrual of such obligation. The period of arrears shall bq 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 individ­ uals in a lesser capacity than membership, or in a capacity othec than membership. By majority vote of the membership, the Union may provide for the rights and obligations incident to such capaci­ ties or affiliations. These rights and obligations may include, but are not limited to (a) the applicability or non-applicability of all' or any part of thisI Constitution; <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 affiliatioa equivalent to that of members, receive priority or rights over members, or be termed a member. ArHcle XXII Quorums Saclion 1. Unless elsewhere herein otherwise specifically provided, thee quorum for a special meeting of a port shall be six full book memnbers. Section 2. The quorum for a regular meeting of a Port shall be fifty (50) members. Soeiion 3. Unless otherwise specifically set fordi herein, the decisioiu, reports, recommendations, or other functions of any,' �January 25, 196S SEAFARERS Mgment of the Union requiring a quorum to act offidaliy, thai! be a majority of those voting, and ihall not be official or effective unless the quorum requirements are met. Section 4. Unless otherwise indicated herein, where the require­ ments for a quorum are not specifically set forth, a quorum shall be deemed to be a majority of those composing the applicable segment of the Union. Article XXIII A^eetings 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 he,d 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 meetings shall commence at 2:30 P.M. local time. Wn^rc a meeting day falls on a Holiday officially designated as such by the authorities of the state or municipiility in which a port is located, the port meeting shall take place on the following business day. Saturday and Sunday shall' not be deemed business days. The Area Vice Presidents shall be the chairmen of all regular meetings in ports in thier 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 chairman 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 3:00 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 meeting 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 tegular meetings shall be governed by the following: 1. The Union Constitution. 2. Majority vote of the members assiembled. 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 docs 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 functions 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 provisions 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 not­ withstanding that one or more ports cannot hold meetings because of no quorum. For the purpose of this Section, 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 Con­ stitution 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 mem­ bership", 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 offi­ cials and- other elected job-holders are required to assume office. The first election year hereunder shall be deemed to be I960. Soction 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 suspension or expul­ sion effective in accordance with this Constitution. Unless other­ wise expressly indicated, the term, "member", shall mean a member in good standing. Soction 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. Soction 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 have first acquired the highest seniority rating set forth in the standard collective bargaining agreement. LOG Article XXV Amendments Supplement—Page Seven EXHIBIT A •This Constitution. shall be amended in the following'manner: Soction 1. Any full book member may submit at any regular meeting of any Port proposed amendments to this Constitution in resolution form. If a majority vote of the membership of the Port approves it, the proposed amendment shall be forwarded to all Ports for further action. Soction 2. When a proposed amendment is accepted by a ma­ jority vote of the membership, it shall be referred to a Constitu­ tional Committee in the Port where Headquarters is located. This Committee shall be composed of six full book members, two from each dei>artment and shall be elected in accordance with such rules as are established by a majority vote of that Port, The Com­ mittee 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, except 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 Headquarters 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 avail­ able at the voting site in all ports. Section 3. If approved by a majority of the vajid ballots cast, the amendment shall become effective immediately upoii notifica­ tion by the Headquarters Tallying Committee to the President that the amendment has been so approved, unless otherwise specified in the amendment. The President shall immediately notify all ports of the results of the vote on the amendment. Article XXVI Transition Clause Minimal requirements to be contained in Constitution of subordinate bodies and divisions chartered by or affiliated with the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. I All members shall have equal rights and privileges, subject to reasonable rules and regulations, contained in this Constimtion, inUuding secret election, freedom of speech, the right to hold office and the right of secret votes on assessment and dues increases, aU in accordance with the law. II No member may be automatically suspended from membershl] except for non-payment of dues, and all members shall be afford©, a fair hearing upon written charges, with a reasonable time to pre-, pare defense, when accused of an offense under the Constimtion. III This Union is chartered by (and/or affiliated with), the Sea­ farers International Union of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and this Constimtion and any amend­ ments thereto, shall not take effect unless and until approved as set forth in the Constimtion of that Union. IV An object of this Union is, within its reasonable capacity, to promote the. welfare of, and assist, the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland 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. Section 1. It is the purpose and intent of this Article to provide for an orderly transition from Union operations and activities as governed by the Constitution in effect prior to the adoption VI of this amended Constitution, to operations and activities conducted in accordance with this amended Constimtion. Accordingly, the No amendment to this Constitution shall be effective unless and following sections are to be given the interpretation required to until approved by at least a two-thirds vote of the membership in a effecmate the foregoing purpose and intent. secret referendum-conducted for that purpose. In, any event, the Seciion 2, All routine administrative, accounting, and other similar adoption of this Constitution and any amendments thereto, will not procedures and processes of this Union, in effect immediately be effective unless and until compliance with Article II of the prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution shall-jae deemed Constimtion of the Seafarers International Union of North America to be permitted heruender and shall continue in effect unless or •—Atlantic, Gulf, L^tkes and Inland Waters District is first made. until changed, in accordance with the provisions hereof. VII Section 3. All methods and means of collecting and disbursing Union funds, all segregations of Union funds, rules of order The Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic^ generally followed, bonding procedures, reinstatement procedures, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall have the right to and any other practices or procedure, in effect immediately prior check, inspect and make copies of all the books and records of this to the adoption of this amended Constitution, shall be deemed Union upon demand. to be permitted hereunder, and shall continue in effect unless or until changed in accordance with the provisions hereof. VIII Seciion 4. All Union policies, customs, and usage, including those This Union shall not take any action which will have the effect with regard to admission into membership, in effect immediately of reducing its net assets, calculated through recognized accounting prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, shall be deemed to be permitted hereunder and shall continue in effect unless or procedures, below the amount of its indebtedness to the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and until changed in accordance with the provisions hereof. Inland Waters District, unless approved by that Union through its Section 5. All officers and other jobholders elected as a result of Executive Board. the balloting held by this Union during November and December of 1958, who are serving at the time of the adoption of this IX amended Constitution, shall continue to serve, without reduction in salary, in the office most closely related to the one held prior to So long as there exists any indebtedness by this Union to the that adoption, and for a term not to exceed that for which he Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, was elected in the balloting held in 1958. For this purpose the Lakes and Inland Waters District, that Union shall have the right following table sets out tlie new office and job, the present nearest to appoint a representative or representatives to this Union who equivalent in terms of functions presently performed, and the shall have' the power to attend all meetings of this Union, or its identity of-the person occupying it. The adoption of this amended ' sub-divisions, or governing boards, if any; and who shall have Constitution shall constitute ratification of this table. access to all books and records of this Union on demand. This representative, or these representatives, shall be charged with the Old ntie . Individual New Title duty of assisting this Union and its membership, and acting as a Secretary-Treasurer PAUL HALL President liaison between the Seafarers International Union of North America •—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District and this Union. Assistant SecretaryExecutive Treasurer CAL TANNER Vice-President Vice-President In charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement 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 Secretary-Treasurer Headquarters Representative Headquarters Representative Headquarters Representative CLAUDE SIMMONS Assistant SecretaryTreasurer EARL SHEPPARD Assistant SecretaryTreasurer LINDSEY WILLIAMS AL TANNER VACANCY BILL HALL ED MOONEY JOE VOLPIAN Assistant SecretaryTreasurer Boston Port Agent and Administrative Director of Great Lakes District (To be filled by the President in accordance with Constitu­ tion) Assistant SecretaryTreasurer Assistant SecretaryTreasurer Assistant SecretaryTreasurer Soction 12. The term, "full book member", shall mean a member to whom a full book has been duly issued and who is entitled to Since no elected officer or jobholder currently performs the funaions of the new office of Seaetary-Treasurer, that office shall be filled by the President pursuant to Article X, Section l(j) of this Constitution. From the date of the adoption of this Constim­ tion, the officers, as above described, shall execute the powers and functions, and assume the responsibilities of the said offices as set- xetaia it in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution. forth in this Constimtioa. So long as any unpaid per capita tax, or any other indebtedness of any sort, is owed by this Union to the Seafarers International Union of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, such indebtedness shall constimte a first lien on the assets of this Union, which lien shall not be impaired without the written approval of the Seafarers International 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 Inter­ national Union of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall be that which is fixed in accordance with the terras of the Constitution of that Union. XII This Constimtion and actions by this Union putsuant thereto are subject to those provisions of the Constimtion of the Seafarers International Union of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District pertaining to affiliation, disaffiliation, trustee­ ships, and the granting and removal of charters. XIII Tills Union shall be affiliated with the Seafaters International Union of North America through the Seafarers International Union of Notth America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict. It shall share in, and participate as part of, the delegation of that District to the Convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America in accordance with the provisions of the Con­ stimtion of the Seafarers International Union of Nprth America— Atlantic) Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. �l-iivi'v Vii rr. '. -A*' .. •• -- . ..*••>• :si-: ••;. <» i*Si ^. ; - '« -. ^ ' ^5 vA?^" -* . ._',... ' • J,^' '' ' ' ^'' • '.r • •• -*• ' •,•' '-i' -••^j ,' >' •! - F " W' EVERY SEAFARER IS GUARANTEED • Protection of the rights and privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. • The right to vote. ^ The right to nominate himself for, and to hold, any office in the Union. • That every official of the Union shall be hound to uphold and protect the rights of every member and that in no case shall any member be deprived of Jits rights and privileges as a member without due process of the law of the Union. • The right to be confronted by his accuser arid to be given a fair trial by an impartial committee of hts brother Union members if he should be charged with conduct detrimental to the welfare of Seafarers banded together in this Union. ^ The rigJit to express himself freely on the floor of any Unton meeting or in committee, • The assurance that his brother Seafarers ivill stand with htm in defense of the democratic prin­ ciples set forth in the Constitution of the Union, > /• ""' • l V" ' " •' •> •*' -* ^- . .. _ '.f ^^ -_L^ .• •->, ""if- '-'V' 'C" 1U ^ :. � 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 25, 1963 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU TO FIGHT CG POWER BID HOUSE BILL ASKS BAN ON 50-50 AID CARGO FOR RED TRADE SHIPS MTD HITS RAILROAD RATE CUT CAMPAIGN AIMED AT SHIPPING ILA STRIKE WINS 2-YR. CONTRACT SHIPS CREWING UP AS ILA WINS PACT CANADA SIU VESSEL EYES ’63 ICE-BREAKING HONORS LUMBER MEN WIDEN HOLE IN JONES ACT JOB-HUNT EASES FOR OLDTIMERS NY PRINTERS HOLD THE LINE – NEWS BLACKOUT IN 7TH WEEK MTD PROTEST ENDS JAM ON LAKES’ DREDGING JOB ‘WORK’ LAW DRIVE GETS ITS LUMPS 1962 THE SIU AND MARITIME TEXT OF SIU CONSTITUTION Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/25/1963 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. XXV, No. 2 1963 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/ba9bcad43c49260c3b955b20b372b073.PDF 257b34fdd54e8960a1d8c2b444d95575 PDF Text Text 39 DIE IN 'ATLANTA'  DISASTER OFF  HATTERAS  r LASHING OUT WITH  INCREASED FURY  ALONG  THE  ATLANTIC  COAST,  ENEMY  SUBMARINES  SANK  THE  CITY  OF  ATLANTA  EARLY  ON  THE  MORNING  OF  JANUARY  19,  AS  SHE  PASSED  DIAMOND  SHOALS  BOUND FOR  NEW  YORK  CITY.  THE  ATLANTA  SANK  WITHIN  5  MINUTES AFTER  BEING HIT AMIDSHIP  BY A TORPEDO, AND 39  SIU BROTHERS  LOST THEIR  LIVES  WITHOUT EVEN  A  FIGHTING CHANCE.  WHILE THERE  IS  A  POSSIBILITY  THAT  SOME SURVIVORS HAVE BEEN PICKED UP  fand not reported to the  Naval authorities, at the present writing  it appears  thatjonly three men  escaped  with  their  lives.  The survivors are:  Earl  Dowdy, SIU  A.B.  Robert  Fetmell, Jr.,  SIU oiler.  George Tavalle,  Second Mate..  Brother Dowdy  was uninjured  and has returned  to his home  port  of  Savannah.  Brother  Fennell  and  George  Tavelle  were  injured,  though  not  seriously,  and  are  now  in  St.  Mary's  Hos­ pital in  Hoboken, N. J.  All  three  men  were  picked  up  by  the Seatrain  Texas on  the  morning of  the 19th, after  being in  the water  for 6 hours.  They  were  brought  directly  to New  York harbor.  •   The City  of  Atlanta  was  steaming  northbound,  just  round­ ing Hatteras at about 2 A.M. when it  received the first torpedo.  No prior  warning was given  and  the first the  crew  knew of  the  presence of  enemy  subs was  the violent  explosion  that  all  but  tore  the  Atlanta  out  of  the  water.  The  survivors  are  certain  that  the  torpedo  must  have  hit  the  boilers,  blowing  them  up,  and accounting for  the rapidity of  the sinking.  Immediately  after  launching  the  torpedo,  the  submarine  came to the surface and  began  to shell  the ship.  One shell went  directly  through  Brother  Fennell's room.  (Photo  Courtesy  N.  Y.  Daily  News)  Brother  Dowdy  was  also  off  watch  and  in  his  room  when  Robert S. Fennell, Jr., SlU Oiler, and George Tavelle, Second Mate, congratulate each  the  attack  came.  By  some  miracle  he was able  to get  into  his  other on their  escape from  the City  of  Atlanta.  They  are  in  the  St.  M^'s Hospital  life  belt  and  onto  the  deck.  Most  of  the  life  boats  had  been  Hoboken,  N.  J.  Neither is seriously  injured.  smashed and  he dove overboard.  Dowdy  swam  violently  to get  {Photo of Earl Dowdy, third surmvor, on page four) away from the ship before she went  under.  Over  his  shoulder  he  could  see  the  deck  gang  trying  to  launch  the only remaining life  boat.  They succeeded  in  getting  it  into  the^ water  and  started  to pull  away.  Before they  could  pull  two strokes,  the Atlanta  gave a  mighty  shudder, and  then  rolled  over  on  top of  the  life  boat, crushing it  and  taking  it  to  the bottom  of  the ocean.  The  water  was  churned  to  a  froth  as  the  ship  disappeared  The SIU crew of  the S.S. Seatrain Texas did heroicwork in  rescuing their brothers from  the cold waters of  the Atlantic after an enemy  sub had sunk the City of  Atlanta.  When the Sea­ from  view.  Gear,  broken  life  boats,  and  great  planks  from  the  train  Texas  rounded  Hatteras  on  the  morning  of  January 19, it found the water full of  wreck­ bridge were tossed  in  the air  wildly.  age and dead bodies.  The crew knew that it was  the work  of  a sub  and  that  the  deadly enemy  Then, as the icy waters calmned, a blinding searchlight might still be lurking close by in an effort to pick  off  another  defenseless  freighter.  But  without  (Continued on Page Four) a second  thought,  the skipper  or­f­ dfred  the  engines  stopped  and  fixed  himself  up on  top the  raft.  the  deck  gang sprang  to  the  life  "Well,  he  was  grinning  and  boats  to  pick  up  the  three  men  smiling  and  waving.  There  was  still  alive.  nothing  the  matter  with  him.  Brother  Gustave  Carlson  When  we  hauled  him  aboard,  he  bos'n  on  the  Seatrain  Texas,  offered  to take an  oar.  manned  stroke  oar  on  the  life­ Carlson  explained  that  then  boat  sent out  to pick  up  the sur­ the life boat  began to  row among  Brother  Robert  Fennell,  Jr.,  denly  woke  up  in  his  bunk  to  I  looked  around  and  found  it  vivors.  the  dead  bodies,  looking  for  any  has looked  death in the face,  and  find  the  entire  side  of  his  room  had  been  thrown  on  the  bunk  by  the  force  of  the  explosion.  I  "We  got  the  boat  over  the  men  that  might  still  be  alive.  lived  to  remember  the sensation.  had  been  blasted  away.  "The  entire  side  was  gone,"  took  it  out  of  its  frame,  folded  "A  lot  of  things  ran  through  They  heard  a  shout  and  saw an­;  side  in  short  order,"  he  ex­ he  said,  "and  I  was  looking  at  it  twice and  put it  in  my  pocket.  my  head  when  I  was  trying  to  other  improvised  raft,  upon  plained  to  the  Union  officers  water.  I  started  up  the  passage­ A  man  facing  death  remem­ get  off  the  sinking  City  of  At­ which  was  perched  Fennell.  when  he  hit  New  York,  "and  way  and  felt  my  right  foot  buck­ bers  little  things  like  that—  lanta," he said  in  his  hospital cot  Later  Tavelle,  the  second  mate,  pulled  away  toward  the  man  the  ling.  I  pulled  up  my  trousers  things that  are close  to his  heart.  in  Hoboken,  was spotted in the water.  Tavelle  skipper  had  first  sighted.  He  *T  kept  wondering  if  this  was  and  saw  just  one  bloody  mass.  Fennell  fought  the ocean  for his  was  Dowdy,  a  young  seaman  was  in grave condition.  and  the  damndest  one  I've  ever  Once the survivors reached the  end  and  if  I'd  ever  see  my  *T  kept  on  going  up  the  pas­ life.  He  had  little  time  to think  seen.  He  was  clinging  to  a  big  the Seatrain Texas, Brother wife  again.  Then  I  kept  cussing  sageway,  and  suddenly  remem­ of  anything.  But  the picture  was  piece of  box,  some  splinters  and  Frank Williams, Chief Steward, under  my  breath  at  the  damn  bered  my  wife's  picture  hanging  in  his pocket  and  it  stayed  there  on  the  wall.  I  went  back  down  until  he  was  pulled  out  of  the  a  hunk  of  the  chart­room  door.  took over the care of the surviv- sub."  Fennell  is  the  oiler  who  sud­ to  get  it.  It  wasn't  on  the  wall.  water  next  morning.  (Continued on Page Four) Hfe  was  shoeless,  but  he  had  e  P­ Survived  Torpedo  and  Atlantic  SIU  RESCUE  CREW  TELLS  OF  A "SEA  OF DEAD  BODIES"  City of  Atlanta a Hell of Fire and  Death; Survivor  Thousht  of  Wife  i  ir  lii;'  ut  �f  Page  Two  THE  SEAFAREES'LOG'  Monday, Ignuary  26,  H  7^—  •  ,  Published  by thb  Wiflfifn Labor  wilR Lewis  "^v  :>r'  SEAFARERS'  INTERNATiQlSAL  UNION  OF  NORTH  AMERICA?  Atlantic & Gulf  District  Affiliatea  with  the Amerioan  Federation  of  Labor  ,  ,  HARRY LUNDEBERG,  Acting International  President  110 Market Street,  Room  402; San  Francisco, Calif.  ­ John  Lewis's  plans  for  AFL­CIO  unity have be^nacuttled by the executive board of  tl«  CIO  which  met  this past­week­end  and unanimously "rejected  the  Lewis  plan  in  favor  of  or  submitted  by  Bresident  Roosevelt,  '  ADDRESS ALL  CORRESPONDENCE  CONCERNING  THIS'  ­  The  Lewis  plan  is  reported  to  have  provided  for  unity in  the labor  movement  with  PUBLICATION  TO:  resignation  of  William  Green,  the  elevation  to  president  of  the  unified  movement  of  Georj  • 1 r.:­ ,  "THE SEAFARERS' LOG  Meany,  tlie­.glacing  of  L^wisi3s4G^­  —r—  ^^  P. O; Rox 25;St<riibn P, Hew York, N.  • Vjce­presf9eril?^nd  ALfrrayJ^­ ,  PHoneiROwting Green  9­8346  Secretary­J^reasurer.  ,  /  ..­  This,  tb^'CIO  council  ^^Jj^cied  • f  favo^jrif  the  White­liHouse  Jdrniula'' %hi(Jl  leaves?; ­ jormal  ;;  "  "  "  '  aSuali^mafibri^of  the two  bfaifei­ es­of  labor  for  some  future date,  John  Hawk,  SecretaryrTreasurer  of  the  Atlantic  and  Gulf  but  creates ,,a  six^^man  board  Di;§tript,;.ha^: sent.a  nremprandum; to  all  Branch  Agents  which  ­three froht  ­4  Jth^ if dm  on  the, acceptance  of­new  mem­ AFL) ­wiiiih will'o­veFSee and en­" fCl^riffes ^b^'UnioA  bers and  the  transfer  of  members from  the SUP  and  other  dis­ force  ­a ­ truce­­ on­  all  jurisdic­ tional  strikes and  raids.  tricts­of  the SlU­r  The  slate  has  been  wiped  clean  out  on  the  West  Coast  by  This formula  has also, been  ac­ P'Tlus  memorandum  has  been  concurred  in  by  all  Branches  the rank  and file  members of  the  Marine  Cooks and  Stewards.  cepted  by  the  AFL  and  the  fol­ up  and  down  the  Coast.  lowing  leaders , will  make , up  the  In  their  annual  election  just  corripleted,  the  members  defeated  committee:  The  text of  the mertiorandum  follows:  Jack  O'Dorinell,  who  had  been  endorsed  by  the  old  Stalinist­ "In conformity  with  a  resolutian  that  was submitted at  New  CIO  dominated  leadership,  and  put  into  the  office  of  Secretary  Philip  Murray,  president, pf  Orleans  on  November  1.7th,  1941,  and  amended  at  New  York  #­ Jimmy  Burke.  the  CIO  and  vice­ppqsicjeut ^  pt  on  November! 24tji,^  1941,  this  letter  is.  to  inform  all  Branch J:  Burke had been actively sup- of  the  21  union  offices  being  the  United  Mine  Workers.  ported for the job by the rank filled, 14  wcfe  captured  by  rank  R. J. "Jhom^, president"of  the  Agents  that  the  books  were  opened  to  all  rated  men,  such  as""  ..^i.B.'s  and­ up  in  the  Deck  Department,  Firemen  and  up in  the  and file committee which recent- and  . file ' candidates.  ^  •   United;  '  Frigine  Department, 3rd  Cooks and  Bakers and  up in  the Stew­ ly organized itself in opposition ' The  following  is  the  list  of  JuliilsU  • "   secrel  to the old leadership and pub- rank  an4.  file; candidates  who  treasui»r  'dF^rh^.'United  Electri­ arcF^JfeFpftme­nt  The  book.s  are jclosed  for  all  ratings  below  lished a weekly paper called The were  elected:  , specified 4^  each, re^ectiye department  regardless  cal :RadiO and! Machine Workers.  Voice of the Members. Jimmy  Burke—Secretary  '  i^%hea,  a ^licatioh^tV^^  made  for  membership;  these  unrated  'AFL  The  old  leaders,  who  .closely  William  Barnes—Asst.  Sec'y  )n&!aridtQ"'.be issued  the.second.  issue permit  cards. .  William •   Green,  president  of  followed  the  shifting  Stalinist  _  L>?'"TbisJ.also  means  tliat  unrated  men  holding  Great  Lakes,  line,  met  their  Waterloo  when  Grover  Taylor­  San  Francis­ the  AFL.  co  Janitor  (Pacific  District  S.I.U! membership  books  are  not  al­ .  George  Meany,  secretary­treas­ they  attempted  ^ to  force  unity  ;l6'\^}|;|9:;L"ansfer into the Atlantic and  Gulf  District or be  issued  urer of  AFL...  with  the  NMU "down  the throats  Jos.  Almeida—^Asst.  Janitor  peririit  cards,  although  these  unrated  men  are  to  be  accorded  Daniel  J. Tohin;  president  of  of  the  members.  The  rank  and  Jack  Slager—1st  Patrolman,  ihe"  same  respect  in  regards  to  shipping  out  of  our  halls  as  the  Iiiternational  Bfothechobd  of  .  Seattle.  ••  file  revolt  dated  from  their  suc­ S;U.P.  men  and  they  are  not  obligated  to  pay  dues  or  assess­ R.  Huggins—2nd  Patrolman,  Teamsters,  cessful  resistence  to  this  rail­ . At the suggestion of Mr.TVlur- ments to  the Atlantic  and  Gulf  Districts.  Seattle'  roading  tactic.  They  defeated  Roy  Lawyer—Agt.,  Poftland  lay'the new curnniiitcc vvill be the  NMU  proposal'in  a  referen­ ."lu  pi:<lei"  that  each  District  Head^nartens  Office  may  keep  dum  and  imrriediately • l  aunched  Eddie  Colnerford'  '—' Patrol­ known as ..pair's "Fictory their  respective  books  and  records  clear,  my  advice  to  all  , man,  Portland  '  •   •   '  ­'  Board: a  campaign  against ­  the­ •  false  Agents,  is (to  instruci;­the  rnember  of  another  District  to  send  be­ his dues  luonies,  etc!^'lirect  to  a  Branch Agent  or  to  the  Secre­ leaders  tliat  wanted  to  sell  them­,  Joseph  O'Connor  —  Agent,  Lewis's ­ &(lj, Jpr^  ,San; Pedro  .  ,  ,  tween'the  two'• bf'ariGhe.s of  or­ tary  Treasurer  of  the'District  in  which  he  is  a  member.  'This  out  to Curran.  The  Pilot  attempts  to  gloss  DJ  J. O'Ndl—Patrolman,  San  gaiiized  labor  came  at  the  mo­ will  make the  keeping of  records straight  much  easier, and  also  ment  the  CIO is  attempting  to  this  method  will  be  much  simpler  and  understandable  to  the  'Pedro  over  the  defeat  suffered  by  negotiate  a  contract  with  "Lit­ uveniber  of  each  respective  District.  Rated  men  of  other  Dis­ Plarry  Kayton—Janitor,  San  MCS  Stalinist  dominated  lead­ tle Steel" and  Murray obvipus­ tricts  may  tramsfer  if  they  so  wish,  but  it  is  not  corripulsory  •  ership.  In  the Jan.  16th  issue  it  •   ­Pedro  '•   • •   •  ly  resented  the  timing  of  the  and  they are  to be  accorded  the same  shipping privileges  as the  reports  that  "incumbents  (were)  Rudy"' Eskovitz­ ­  ­•  Agt.,  Hono­.  appeal.  •  tiiirated  men  and  they  shall  pay  their  dues, etc.  to  their  respec­ lulu  ;  '  returned  in  a  majority of : cases."  "So­^called. peace,"  said  Mtirs  tive: District as  outlined  above for  the unrated  men.  The  fact  is,  however,  tliat.many  The  "following  are  non­official  ray,  "will  have  tp .be  relegated  of  the  incumbents  were  allied  posts:  '"Members  of  the  S.U.P.  transferring  into  the  Atlantic  and  with  the  rank  and  file movement  Charlie  Brown—Office  Asst.,  to  a  position  of  secondary  im.­.  Gulf'District, sliall  pay  a  one  dollar  (1.00)  transfer  fee and  the  portance  until  the  CIO  com­:  San  Francisco  and  the  only  yardstick  to  use  is  :urrent  year  hospital  assessment  only.  '  G.  P.  Read  —  Stenographer,  pletes  its .current  negotiations  to  measure  the  new  election  re­ "Rated  m^rnjpers  of  the. Great  Lake  District  or. any  other  with  the.steel  gpmpanie|.'v. ,..  ...  San  Francisco  •   sults  by  the  endorsements  hand­ S.I.F^ .;af;KIia||  tj.ljioni shall,.,pay  one dollar  ($1.0z)  tranter  fee  ed out  by  the rank  and  file. Once  Tina  Farrari — Stenographer,  and  tte furi^Byfear • hospital assessment  plus  tke  strike assess­ V  .  San  Pedro.  this  is  done,  it  is  discovered  that  ment.  ~  ­  h  • m  RANK  AMD  FILE  SWEEP  14 ,QF  21  OFFICES  JN  .  Where  Are  the  Seamen ?  The  Department  of  Labor  has  released  information  on  the  average  weekly  earnings of  workers in  the  major  American  indus­ tries.  It is  significant  that  the  seamen  are  not  even  listed.  .  The table lists 27 industries, from the highest paid, the shipbuilding workers, to the lowest paid, the boot and shoe workers. The seamen come Helow'^pf the bbot and-.' shoe workers, and so the Dept. of J»abor decided riot to jeveit bpt&r lis^ng thcnj. J i < Here are  some  of  the  highlights of  the  wa^f^  scale:  • "• J  Industry  Shipbuilding  Automobile  Printing  Petroleum  Rubber­ Iron  and  Steel  '.4  I  A'""  )  ;  ^  ? / ?  ';  Averjaile  "Weekly EeUni^s;  "  $49.50  48,79  46.69  • '  43.82  ,  /  41.92  '  '  ,38.93  '  vt'C  •  37.24  • Furniture'­  ?  36.95  • • ­Meat Backing'­;.­  i;'W­A,. jCjf  ­ • • *' '  35.36  32,20  'jCbfrieii't­'•   ­HdrtHem'Cottoh Millsf  ,• J';'­'  4;'' ^  'i'­ 29.14  "27.25  • '^Rbbt'arid Shoe'­yy:,  'SEAMEN  i  ?• :?'• ? ?  ?  ion$! on  SlU  Menij^^rsKip  and  Transfers  ­, i f  I'  1  Mdldhe Remains"  ^  Bejdfre .a  member  of  another  District  shall  be  al­ MFOW  lowed'ts ffAnsfer  Into  the  Atlantic  and  Gulf  District,  he  shall  first  pay  his  dues  up  to  and  including  the  current  month  into  Secretary  V. J.  Malone  of  the  the  District  from  which  he is  transferring.  This  procedure  will  Marine  Firemen,'  Oilers  &  War  stop  ope  District  from  infringing on  an<rfher  District's" income  tenders  was  .returned  to 'office  and alM  help to  keep all  records clear,"  by  an­  overwhelming  votepin  the  Union's  annual  elections  "which"  were  just  concluded.  Malone  defeated  John  Bell  by  a  vote:­ of  1,646  to  223. ^  Gos  GARAVIED  C.  BOYAJIAN  S.S.  RARITAN  Oldenbdr^  was­  ­unoj^^d  f^  Get  in  touch  with  the  New  York  H.  Bacilio  $. 50  the'.j&b  of  Assistant  Recfefef;;^!!  bfiice  of ,  the  Liberty  Mutual  Insur­ M,  E,  Pappadic  JO  Most ,;^f  the  ineumbents  w.er^  ance  C6mpan_y,  Your  case  is  Al­ Hotginisios  1.00  186514.  •  ­  ,  •   •  returiiedUo  the|r..; jbbRj  but ftwio  Brodgky  1.00  RALPH  E.  HOEYE  .  neW'­f^es  p6pped­^^iit­'th^'  WOw  York  brancli.  William­  Bailey  Please Tetiirn  the  Eos'n's  over­ was  elected  New  York  ; Agent,  coat.  ARTHUR  MACKINNON  and  Jimmy  Robbins  was  elected  Write  to  Walter  Dacon.  He's  New  York  Patrolman.  .  .  •   Besides  electing  officials,  the  yeen  married  and  would  like  to  get  The  following  crew  meinbers  have  bonus  money  ready  for  them  membership  decided. .•   .  in  touch  with  you.  at  the  Eastern  Steamship  office,  1,  Not  to  increase  dues..,  '.  BEN J.  ABRAHAM  COHEN  Pier  19,  North  River,  New  York:  2.  Tp  increase  hospital  bene­ .Contact. Draft  Board  No.  232,  D.  Murphy  : Jrpolclyri,'  ^N.'  Y.  Your' deferment  fits.  J. O'Donnel  3.  Not  to  launch  an  official  expired  on  Jariuafy  15,  1942.  A. Steele  union  paper.  .  ;  ,  .  VITTORIA  AVOSSA  "V.  Keskinen  4,  To eliminate  the San  Fran,­ You  have  failed  to  make  out  R.  Hupper  CISCO .dispatcher.  .  your  questionnaire  for  the  Draft  4 a O'NeiU  .S,  And  not  to'add  a  Portlawi  Board.",,  Contact,,  Bohr^.  J?,,  Npvv  Patrolman,  .'p­ PERSONALS  HONOR  ROLL  MONEY  DUE  I  M  ; I I �Page Three  f HE:  SEAFAHBHS'  LOG  ,  fcmuory 26,1642  UTS  DOING  SEAFARERS'  INTERNATIONAL  UNION  OF NORTH AMERICA  ATLANTIC &  GULF DISTRICT  ?! ­it,: • '­ Aroiiiid  The  Ports  Secretary­Treasurer's Office  Room  213 —!  2  Stone Street,  New  York  City  P. O. Box 26, Station P  Phone:  BOwling  Green  9­8346  men  and  can  be found  all  over  town.  By  (  By  Here are  some  of  the  inde­ CHARLES  WAID  DIRECTORY  OF BRANCHES  C.  J.  "BUCK"  STEPHENS  pendent  cabs  in  New  Orleans:  BRANCH  ADDRESS  PHONE  Checker  Cab.  Telephone  Ray­ Activities around  the port  of  NEW  YORK  2 Stone St. ..;..­..BOwling Green 9­8346  Plenty of shipping down here  mond  8474.  Savannah  continue  to  be  good.  Dispatcher's  Office  BOwlmg  Green  9­3430  BOSTON  .330  Atlantic  Ave  LIBerty  4057  and  quite  a  shortage  of  quali­ Crescent  City  Cabs. Telephone  I am still  having AB and  Oiler  PROVIDENCE  .. .465 South  Main St  Manning  3572  fied  men.  Colored  Stewards  Magnolia  5434.  trouble  in  regards  to­  finding  BAExIMORE  14  X4orth  Gay St  Calvert '4539­ Department  replacements  are  United  Cabs,  Telephone  Ray­ men  to fill  jobs  which  come  in,  PHILADELPHIA  .«  North  6th  St  Lombard  7651  quite scarce around  here. With  mond  1338.  and  we  are  still  having lots  oi  NORFOLK  25  Commercial  PI.  ......Noriolk  NEW ORLEANS ..309  Chartres  St.  ....... .MAgnolia  3962  .  the Arcadi?. and the Evangeline  White  Top  Cabs,  Telephone  calls  for  these  ratings.  SAVANNAH  218  East  Bay  St  Savannah  3­1728  running  in  here  regular,  it  is  Magnolia  5766.  Had the S.S. Margaret of  the  JACKSONVILLE  .136  East  Bay  St.  ....'.Jacksonville 5­1791  pretty  hard  to replace  the  men  Bull  Line  in  last  week.  Put  TAMPA  .,,...206 So.  Franklin St  Tampa  M­1323  who  get  off.  Nearly all  of  the  MOBILE  ...'.­55  So.  Conception  St.  ...Dexter 1449  eight  replacements  on  board  TEXAS  CITY  ....105 ­  4th  St.,  N  Texas  City  722  men  are  from  the  East  Coast  and after  looking all over  town  By  MIAMI  .  . 1348  N. E.  First Ave.  ...  .Miami 2­2950  and  when  they  quit  they  head  H. J.  COLLINS  for  men,  had  to  sail  her  short­ SAN JUAN  8  Covadonga  St  ;..San Juan  1885  for  home.  handed.  Can't  say  much  about  the  The  highlight  of  the  week  Due  to  the  fact  we  don't  ships coming in  and out  due  to  was  a  merry­go­round  we  had  know when a  ship is due in this  port any  more, we  have to  rely  the Government regulations; so  down  here on  the  Yaka.  I'll  say  a  littte  something  on  Here's what  happened. After  on  the  men  calling  the  hall  what  is  going  on  in  this  port  the  delegates  along  with  the  when  she  docks.  They  have  away from  Government regula­ Agent  and  Patrolman  battled  been  doing  this  lately  and  if  the  Waterman  officials  for  they  continue  to  do so,  in  this  tions.  t  It has  been  quite a job  down  three  and  one  half  hours  over  way 1 can  keep in  contact  with  The  National  headquarters  of  "Although  the  hazards  in­ nere  for  the  Culinary  Workers  disputed  overtime,  a!  meeting  all  the ships  that hit  this  port.  tlie. Selective Service  System  has  volved  in  coastal,  inter­coastal  and  Bar Tenders  to get  organ­ was  called  by  the  crew.  The  That's about  all  for  this  week  just  issued •   a  memorandum  to  (including  Canada,  Mexico,  ized.  They  have  a  nev/  busi­ crew  chewed  on  the  question  and  shipping  still  looks  good  all  its  branches •  throughout  the  West  ­Indies  and  Central  Amer­ country  instructing  them  to  con­ ica),  Great  Lakes  and  Inland  ness  agent  and  organizer  here  for a while and finally decided  to  down  this  way.  quite  often.  Whether  it  is  be­ pay off.  tinue  the  practice  of  deferring  Waterway  service  are,­of  course,  cause  the  Culinary  Workers  But  low  and  behold,  one  of  seamen  from  duty  in  the  Army.  not  comparable  to  those  in  off­ and  Bartenders  don't  care  to  the  drunks  that  had  been  too  By  The  memorandum  provides,  shore  service,  the  uninterrupted  organize or  whether  they  ^e  busy snoozing  to get out  of  his  J.  E. LAPHAM  however,  that  tlie  seamen  are  operation  of  these  services  is  es­ not  getting  the  cooperation  bunk, came  to  after  everybody  only  deferred  as  long  as  they  sential  to  the  war  effort.  These  I  had  a  call  from  the  United  from other  unions is something  had left and staggered  up to be­ continue  sailing,  the  ships.  If  services should  be given  full con­ I don't know.  Ethel  Morjgan  is  rate the officials  in front of  the  States  Coast  Guard  telling  me  they  lay  up on  tlie  beach  or  take  sideration  by  local  boards  in  V  the  new  business  agent  here  company stooges,  His­beef  was  that  all  seamen  will  have  to  a  shore  job,  their  deferment  classifying  men  actively  engaged  and  she  is  well  known  by  all  that  he  was  entitled  to  flop  have  their  waterfront  passe  therein.  ceases.  seamen  running  into  this  port.  money  which  he  was supposed  pronto!, Pretty  soon  the  boys  The  following  is  the  text  (in  "Men  have  been  deferred  un­ She  has  helped  the seamen  in  to  have  collected  on  his  last  won't even be able to get on the  part)  of  the  memorandum:  der  the  provi.sions  of  the  Selec­ piers  without  them.  So  if  the  every  strike  they  have  had  trip.  "Off­shore  merchant  marine  tive  Service  Act  because  they  here  and  the  majority  of  men  It seems  that  when  the crew  crews  want  to  keep  on  sailing,  service,  considering  its  impor­ were  bona  fide  seamen.  Many  running in  here 'will  agree that  had  arrived  in  Frisco,  on  the  get  the  pass as  Soon  as  possi­ tance  to  the  war  effort  and  the  of  them  have since  left  their  ma­ she  should  be  given  as  much  previous trip, nearly everybody  ble.  Up this way you ne.ed  four  hazards  it  iuvolves,  is  so  closely  ritime  employment  to  engage  in  consideration as possible,  hen  paid  off  but  diis  drunk,.'Then  pictures and  a  birth certificate  allied  to  service  in  the  armed  shore  pursuits.  men  are in a bar  room  drinking  the  Company  decided  to  paint  to  get  the  pass.  forces  that  a  man  found  by  the  "When  a  local  board  finds  and  don't  see  the  union  house  two  rooms,  and  since  every­ ,  Well,  things  are  getting  a  local  board  to  be  actively  en­ such  a  seaman,  who  has  recently  card,  they  should  ask  the  bar­ body had  paid off, the'company  little  brighter  in  this  port.  gaged  at  sea  in  this  service  may  worked  as  such  and  who  has  ac­ tender  why  they  don't  have  it.  told  this  guy  that  he  could  Shipping  and  business  is  pick­ well  be  considered  as  engaged  in  cepted  employment  ashore,  or  a  Maybe a  few  questions  asked  sleep  in  one  of  the  other  five  ing  up.  As  usual  there  is  a  the  active  defense  of  the  coun­ seaman  who  is  refusing  mari­ by  union  men  now  and  then  rooms  or  in  the  hospital  room  shortage  of  AB's and  Oilers.  I  try.  Such  service  may  properly  time  employment  at  sea,  such  will  go  far  in  reminding  the  while  his  room  was  being  am  putting a  few  men  on  the  'be  considered  as  tantamount  to  man  should  be  reclassified  unless,  New  England  Steamship  boats  bartenders there is such a thing  painted.  military  service.  When  a  local  he  indicates  an  immediate  return  to  get  them  ready  for  summer  as a bartenders' union. Perhaps  Wcll».he  started, squawking  some  bar  room  in  your  neigh­ and  called  one  of  the  SUP  sailings.  I hope the season  will  board  finds a  man  to  be  actively  to  his  former  employment  in  the  engaged  in  off­shore shipping,  it  United  States  Merchant  Ma­ borhood will  put in  a card  if  he  patrolmen:  After  investigation  be as good  as last  year.  should  classify  him  in  Class  II­B  rine."  That's  all  for  this  time.  I'll  thought  it  would  help his  busi­ he was told  that he was entitled  if  he  is  not  found  to  be  entitled  (signed)  have  more  news  for  you  next  ness  and" please  his  customers.  to  flop  money  and  the  Port  to  a  lower  classification.  Lewis B. Hershey, Director. week.  HA  few  words  from  you  may  Captain  told  him  that  if  that  ^jring  him  into th^  union.  didn't satisfy him  he could pay  "  '  "  There  are  quite  a  few  wait­ off.  ers, waitresses  and  bartenders  Nevertheless  this  same  guy  who  don't  even  know  there  is  signed  back  on  again.  All  of  S.S.  CASSIMIR  Clarence  J.  Taylor  Philip  Daiy  such  an  animal  as  a  union.  his shipmatea were of  the opin;  PhUlip  Daily  Harry  F.  Talbot  James  Higgins  Virgil  Sandberg  Mose  Parker  Help  remind  them  and  by  so  ion  that he should  have collect­ Kenneth  Rogers  Donald  B.  Watts  German  Eleeman  doing you will help a union that  ed  his  flop  money,  if  any,  in  Kennth  Saylor  R.  J.  Steele  Virgil  Sanberg  in turn  may some day help you.  Frisco  when  the  ship  paid  off,  Barton  Frederick  Alex  Scivique  Jose  Lopez  ^  Henry  Mazurkewick  A very sad  state c?  affairs in  and  not  have  signed  on  again  Norris  W.  Litch  Csn­il  Wagenfer  Henry  Muzueta  this  port  is  the  boys  riding  until  he  got  what  he  thought  Harry  Billington  Joe  Kinney  Henry  Jenning  Yellow  Cabs.  They  have  been  was coming to him.  John  M.  Gibbons  Mark  Jackson  Abram  Good  reminded  time  and  time  and  Well, I only tell this story  tq  George  D.  Rourke  Leo  Gillia  S.S.  CATAHOULA  again  that  these  Cabs  strictly  point  out  the  fact  that  bum  Joseph  P.  Choquette  Leo  Curreh'  "  Alexander  W.  Hansen  Charles  F.  West  stink and  are on  the  top of  the  beefs of  this type don't Jielp the  Jack  Ruth  Hans  E.  P.  Jansen  Harold  E.  Larson  seamen's  unfair  list.  But  yet,  union  any.  His  shipmates  un­ Edward  Charlston  Emmitt  A.  Connell,  Jr.  Harry  Billington.  oiir  men  come  strutting  up  to  derstood  this  and  signed  off  Clarance  Hodge.  Guy  L.  Whitehurst  Juan  Martinez  the hall  as big as you  please in  with  his beef  hanging.  William  Davis  Louis  A.  Giovetti  George  D.  Rourke  When  this  ­happened,  the  Frank  Rubin  them  every  day.  Only  yester­ William  J.  Blakely  Joseph  P.  Choquette  James. Rubin  ,  *  day one of  our good union  bro­ man  let  loose  a  tirade ^against  Alden  H.  Meade  Charles  F.  West  James  Downie  thers  came  up  to  the  hall  to  the  entire  crew,  Fortunately  Gilbert  E­  Petersoi^  Harold  E. Larsen  Charles  Canal  • .  have Brother Armstrong square  for  him,  the: crew  was ; ashore  Arvo  A.  Karvonen  Pedro  de  Jesus  William  Brown.  away  an overtime  beef  for  him  or he might have  been dumped';  James  F.  Davies  ;  Guy  L.  Whitehnrst  August  Calegos' *  •  '  y  and  also  to  hSve  something  ^Business  here'  in.  PhiladeU  John  B.  Arroyo  •  ^  .  Willie  C.  Sanders  Alfred  Erwin­ done  by  the  bookkeeper.  Yet  phia  was  medium  last; week:  Pedro  de  Jesus  William  J.  Blakely  Edward  Collison  ­ Willie  C.  Sanders  right out in  front he  had a Yel­ We  shipped  30,' re^'stiered  27  Frank  J. Ruben  John  Rose  .  Jose  Pacheno,  Jr.  low Cab waiting for him. While  and  have  43  Brothers' on  th^  William  V.  Stevenson  Jason  Tbigpen  Cjnril  L.  Heyliger  Joseph  Maisonet  in  New Orleans don't  ride Yel­ beach.  We  Had  pretty  good  James  Bowen  Jose  B.  Arroyo,  Call  at  office,  10th floor,  17  Bab  Richmond  Neal  low Cabs.  Practically all of  the  luck and  sailed  every ship  with  tery  Place  William  Nickel  John  Waste  independent  cabs  are  unipn  a  full  complement.  i  SAVANNAH  NEW ORLEANS  PmLADEUPHIA  SELECTIVE  SERVICE  BOARD  EXEMPTS  ALL  SEAMEN  PROVIDENCE  Q  Li  -i-. \ .ii  Money  Due  on Retroactive  Wages  and  Bonus  ' '• &! .'I  '!  . SJU POLLS CLOSE J AN.  \\ "U.;;  .  �F<Wff  THX  SEAFARSRS/  LC^Oi  MORE ABOUT  Seamen Are to  Atlanta  DiVastcr  Receive Money  {Continued from  Page One)  flashed  on  from  the  conning  tower  of  the  lurking  submarine.  For Lost Gear  Ifmtfny  MORE ABOUT  Rescue  Crew  /I  {Continued from Page One) later  that  he  had  sighted  a  man4  ors.  There  was  little  to  do  for  on  some  wreckage.  The  white  light  swept  over  the  sea  of  bobbing  wreckage  and  Dowdy  except  get  him  dry  anc  "I  rushed  up  on  deck.  It  was  struggling men.  The  men  gasped  out  curses  at  the submarine.  Reimbursement  for  the  loss  warm  and  give  him  a  shot  o  calm  weather,  slightly  overcast,  of  gear  will  range  from  $150  to  but  a  good  swell  running.  The  $300,  depending  upon  the  rating  liquor  to  drive  out  the  chills  chief  officer  ordered  a  lifeboat  But  in  the  case  of  Fennd  anc  of  the  seaman,  according  to  story  in  the  Journal  of  Com­ Tavelle,  Williams  had  his  hands  down.  "Around  "us,  on  the  horizon,  merce. This is a ruling  just hand­ full.  were  other  ships—I  should  say  ed  down  by  the,Maritime  War  Tavelle  was  unconscious,  and  two  freighters  and  a  tanker.  it  looked  as if  he  might  kick  off  They  were  hove  to,  several  miles  Emergency  Board.  at  any  minute.  Williams  worked  off.  Smoke  and  haze  was  over  The  Board  also  announced  that  the  seamen  would  be  en­ over  him  for  hours,  packing  his  the  whole  horizon.  titled  to  larger  benefits  if  they  body  with  hot  and  then  cold  "While  our  boat  was  pulling  could  prove  the  larger  value  of  compresses,  massaging  him,  ad­ away  toward  the  figure  on  the  gear  lost  due  to  "war  opera­ ministering  stimulants.  Within  wreckage  that  proved  to  be  12  hours  Tacelle's  temperature  Dowdy,  the  skipper  sighted  an­ tions."  dropped  to  a  mere  101  degress,  other  man  on  a  raft.  The  Sea­ .  This  new  ruling,  which  covers  and  he  has  passed  the  danger  train  was  maneuvered  over  to  both  licensed  and  unlicensed  stage.  men,  is  made  retroactive  to  De­ him.  After  some  difficulty  we  cember  7—the  date of  America's  Members  of  the  crew  are  un­ got  him  abparcf  from  a  wooden  stinting in  their  praise  of  Broth­ ladder  lowered  bvler  the  stern.  entry  into  the  war.  er  Williams.  AH  say that  George  He  was  Tavelle,  and  in  bad  While  the  top  benefit  of  $300  Tavelle  owes  his  life  to the  un­ shape.  Next  to  him,  on  the  raft,  looks  pretty good,  in  practice the  tiring efforts  of  the  Chief  Stew­ was  the  body  of  another  man.  5;  ,1  unlicensed  seamen  stand  a  pretty  ard.  "We  tried,  but  couldn't  sue­,  slim  chance of  receiving it.  The  Here  is  the  story  in  William's  ceed  ill  recovering  the  other  Board's  ruling  provides  that  un­ x)dy.  Tavelle  said  it  was  that  o^^  own  words:  licensed  men  receiving  in  excess  George  York,  the  second  eng^in­'  of  $120  per  month  are  entitled  At 7.20 A.M. Monday,  I  ­was  eer.  up  to  $250  for  lost  gear  those  talking  to  the  chief  engineer  of  ?  u  receiving  less  than  $120  per  the  Seatrain  in  his  stateroom  "We  rushed  Tavelle  to  the  month  will  receive  up  to $150 in  when  Capt.  Albert  Dalzell  called  ship's  hospital.  He'd  been  in  the  compensation.  The  $300  is  for  throi^h  the­  phone  from  the  icy  water  and  was  almost  numb.  the skipper,  mates and  engineers.  bridge that  he  wanted  all  the oil  rubbed  him  with  turpentine,  There  is  another hitch  in  the  nozzles  lit  for  a  smoke­screen.  jut  hit  salt  on  his  feet.  His tem­ ruling  that  might  disqualify  the  Also  to  prepare  for  better  than  lerature  went  up to 104 degrees.  seamen  if  they  are  not  careful.  full  speed;  he  said  there  was  a  We  gave  him  quinine  and  hot  emonade,  and  made  him  sweat  To  claim  loss  if  a  ship  goes  ship in  action  ahead.  in  a  roll  of  blankets,  then  he  down,  the  seamen  must  have  "  At  7:57  A.M.  the  general  came around  fast.  previously  deposited  an  itemized  alarm  bell  sonneted,  calling  men  {Photo Courtesy N. Y. Post) list  of  his  personal  effects  with  to  their  stations.  A  minute  or  Tavelle  is  now  at  St.  Mary's  Jo.spital  in, Hoboken.  The  doc­ the  ship's  master.  This is Brother Earl Dowdy, photographed in New  York  two  l^er,  the  skipper  ordered  or  says  that  he'll  be  O.K.  He  crfter  being landed  by  the rescue  ship Seatrcdn  Texas.  the  engines  stopped.  I  learned  owes  his  life  to Frank  Williams.  He  clung  to a piece  oi wreckage  for  8  hours in  water  U­Boaf  Score  of  49  degrees  temperature  urvivor  HI  In  One Week  Some, with  a strength  born  of  hate,  half  raised  themselves, out  NORNESS,  9,S777­ton  Panama­ of  the water and shook  their fists at the blinding light.  The offi­ flag  tanker,  sunk  off  Long  Island,  cers  of  that  submarine  looked  down  on  men  who  were  going  Jan. 14.  Two  dead  in  crew  of  40.  to  die  within  the  next  few  hours.  But  they  didn't  see  fear  in  COIMBRA,  6,768­ton  tanker,  the faces  looking  up  at  them  out  of  the  water—they  saw  only  flying  "Allied"  flag,  sunk  off  Long  Island, Jan.  16.  Loss of  life,  if  any,  defiance.  unreported.  The  white light  snapped  off,  and  the  black  hull  of  the  sub­ ALLAN  JACKSON,  6,63S­ton  marine quietly  sank  beneath  the surface  of  the  water.'  American  tanker,  sunk  off  North  Dowdy  swam  to  a .piece  of  wreckage.  It  was  a  long  plank  Carolina,  Jan.  18.  Twenty­two  of  crew  believed  lost.  and  he grasped one  end  of  it.  Soon other  survivors swam  over  3S­man  MALAY,  8,206­ton  American  to the planking.  Ten men grasped  the improvised life  raft.  Then  tanker,  attacked  by  submarines,  began  the  long  cold  vigil,  waiting  for  some  ship  to  pass  that  Jani 19,  off  "eastern coast."  Crew—  probably  34  men—believed  safe.  Avould  rescue them.  Daniage to ship  unrevealed.  The  water  was  cold.  Few  men  had  been  able  to  get  life  CITY  OF  ATLANTA, 5,269­ton  belts.  Many  were  wounded.  One  by  one  their  grasp  on  the  former  passenger  ship  converted  to  • "• lank relaxed—they slipped  beneath the  water.  Dowdy watched  freighter,  sunk  off  Cape  Hatteras,  43 killed  out of  crew of  46.  them  go—helpless.  After  the  first  hour  there  were only  5  left.  Jan. 19.  Vessel  owned  by  Ocean  Steamship  Two more went during the next hour.  The three remaining men  Co.  of  Savannah,  Ga.  talked, and  then  sang a  little  bit  to  keep  their  spirits  up.  And  CILTVAIRA,  3,779­ton  Latvian  steamer,  torpedoed  "off  Atlantic  then  Dowdy  was alone.  coast,"  Jan.  19.  Two  crewmen  re­ For  six long  hours  Dowdy  clung to his  raft.  At 8 A.M.  the  ported  lost,  30  rescued.  Seatrain  Texas  appeared  on  the  horizon.  Dowdy  yelled  and  waved  his arms.  The ship saw  him, launched  a  boat and  picked  him  up.  As  Dowdy  was  pulled  into  the  boat,  the  Seatrain  quarter­ J.  JOY­J.  BARBER—E.  SHAW  master  spotted  Fennell  and  Tavelle.  They  had  been  drifting  R. C.  ABRBU  separately on  wreckage.  You  have  checks  in  the  amount  Fennell's  leg  was  badly  torn  by  the  shell  that  had  gone  of  $41.66 due  you from  the  P. ft  O.  through  his  room,  and  was  barely  conscious  when  he  was  case.  These  checks  have  been  in  picked  Tavelle  was suffering from  exposure  and  only lived  New  Orleans  for  over  a  year.  In  because  of  the  prompt  first  aid  treatment  he  received  aboard  order  to  receive  your  check,  com­ municate  with  M.  D,^  Biggs,  Gtilf  the Seatrain  Texas.  The Seatrain  Texas  arrived  in  Hoboken  with  the survivors  District  RepresenUtivei  309  Char­ at  noon  of  January  20th.  Fennell  and  Tavelle  were  rushed  to  tres  St.,  New  Orleans.  the  hospital  in  Hoboken.  Dowdy  bought  himself  some  new  DON'T BEEF LATER  gear, reported  to  the  SIU office,  and  spent  the  rest  of  the  day  trying  to  dodge  the  reporters  and  photographers  that  were  on  his trail.  He left almost  immediately for  his home  in Savannah.  If  you  don't  vote  this  week,  you  have  not  done  jgour  share  Dowdy, Fennell  and Tavelle  are  returning to sea  as soon  as  to  protect  our  wages  and  condi­ they completely  recover  from  their  harrowing experience.  tions.  NOTICE  SIU  Mourns  for  Brothers  Lost  on  City  of  Atlanta  AHANT ROUNDTREE  W. M. R^  SAM SELLERS  KENDRICK. SEARLES  HOWARD  CLEVELAND  JOHN  BLANTON  JOSEPH KICKLIGHTER  A. BIRD  PAUL  DE BOLLE  S. HAYBYE  EUGENE  HOLLAND  WILLIAM  MELL  JOHN THORNTON  HENRY SURLES  RICHARD  TAYLOR  WILLIAM  GADSON  JAMES NORTH  JAMES HAMILTON  GEORGE HAMILTON  W. E. LOCKETT  A. LAWMAN  A. JONES  S. BRUCE  H. LANE  W.HARLEY  KEWANNEE  DRUMRIGHT  A. WILLIAMS  EDWARD RAMSEY  WILLIAM FINDLAY  PRINCE J. BROUGHTON  WILLIAM B. CmSHOLM  J.A. WALCOTT  JAMES M. CUMMINGS  PERCY  FORSYTHE  MATHEW  BELL  QUARTERMASTER  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Title A name given to the resource January 26, 1942 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 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: SUB GETS SIU CREW SURVIVED TORPEDO AND ATLANTIC SIU RESCUE CREW TELLS OF A "SEA OF DEAD BODIES" CITY OF ATLANTA A HELL OF FIRE AND DEATH; SURVIVOR THOUGHT OF WIFE MURRAY WINS IN LABOR UNITY TILT WITH LEWIS RANK AND FILE SWEEP 14 OF 21 OFFICES IN RECENT MCS ELECTIONS NEW REGULATIONS ON SIU MEMBERSHIP AND TRANSFERS WHERE ARE THE SEAMEN? MALONE REMAINS MFOW HEAD SELECTIVE SERVICE BOARD EXEMPTS ALL SEAMEN SEAMEN ARE TO RECEIVE MONEY FOR LOST GEARL U-BOAT SCORE IN ONE WEEK Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. IV, No. 3 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/26/1942 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1942 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/8bcdccc81970730343af1daca49e7613.PDF 275642f9d1d6e8c469c4ac4c9bdc257e PDF Text Text ^j^^iBERS Joo 0I710IAL OEOAM OF THB A^gfaAirTfe AITO GOLF DI8TSZGT, SBAFLEKBB' IVTJQEIIASKUUft VIBOK OF NORTH AKERICA No. 4 NEW YORK. N. Y., FRIDAY. JANUARY 26. 1945 Vol. VII. Delegates Report On Meeting Of Joint Maritime Commission By MORRIS WEISBERGER and JOHN HAWK Vice-Presidents. SIU More Liberties Named For SIU'SUP Seamen The Joint Maritime Commission of the International Labor Organization convened in London last week and we attended the meetings as spokesmen for the American sea­ men. When we undertoow the responsibilities of acting as representatives of the Am­ The U. S. Maritime Commission, announced this week erican seamen, we knew that there would be many obstacles in the way of achieving that the names of six SIU and one SUP heroic dead will improved conditions for foreign seamen. However, we must make an effort to aid our brother unionists aboard, and more important we had to see that nothing was put over be assigned to Liberty ships now under construction in by T;he shipowners which might* East Coast yards. This brings to a total of 15 the number jeopardize our conditions here at veto any proposal which might So you can see that if the sea­ cost them part of their profits. men waited for the ILO to win of new ships which have been named for our members who home. gave their lives in line of duty.* It was the SIU which first re-' RICHARD D. LYONS; utility quested that the Maritime Com­ man on the SS Atlas, torpedoed mission name a few- ships for on April 9, 1942. Native of Provi­ seamen instead of for a lot of dence, R. I., and was born on November 3, 1921. Mother, Mrs. shoreside stuffed shirts. Delia Lyons survives in Provi­ The new Liberties will be dence. . launched within the next few WILLIAM J. RIDDLE, was months, and will constitute the serving as a fireman on the SS last construction of this type au­ Carrabulle which was torpedoed thorized by the Commission. and sunk on May 26, 1942. He Following are the names of the was born October 30, 1883, in SIU men who will be honored, Macon, Mo. His widow Mrs. Cora and a brief account of their Riddle, lives in New Orleans, La. death: JAMES W. WHEELER, ordin­ WILLIAM COX; fireman on SS ary seaman on the SS Carrabulle DavichAtwater which was shelled which was torpedoed arid sunk and sunk April 2, 1942. He was on May 26, 1942. He was born born March 29, 1898 in Cairo, in ^locurn, Ala., on July 17, 1913, Ga., and is survived by his widow Mrs. Arlce Cox of Savannah, Ga. (Continued on Page 2) The Joint Maritime Commis­ sion constitutes a stearing com­ mittee for the parent body, the International Labor Organiza­ tion. The Commission was charged at this London confer­ ence with discussing the Inter­ national Seafarers Charter and making recommeridations to the parent body which would then convene a full maritime session in the latter part of '45 if agree­ ment could be reached. The difficulty in obtaining im­ proved conditions for seamen out of the ILO set up can be seen from the following facts: The Joint Maritime Commission is composed equally of representa­ tives of seamen and shipowners and the shipowners can (and do) SIU Tug Commended By Halsey Thus, any proposals which come out of this body are pretty well watered down and are usually meaningless generalities. These generalities are then submitted to the International Labor Or­ ganization which is a tri-partite body composed of an equal num­ ber of representatives from the affiliated labor organizations, employer organizations and gov­ ernments. And since we know from experience that government spokesmen u-sually side with cap­ ital against labor, this means that the workers are in a minority in the ILO. CAN'T ENFORCE ' But even those proposals which pass both the Joint Maritime Commission and the Interna­ tional Labor Organization are not enforceable until they are rati­ fied by the various governments. And . the governments repre­ sented in the ILO may accept or disregard the ILO recommenda­ tions at their own discretion. The process of government ratifica­ tion might in its self take years. conditions for them, they would die of old age before winning a nickle boost in overtime. However, this is the only exist­ ing machinery for international maritime cooperation, and we wanted to do our part in all ef­ forts to make it work. The Joint Maritime Commis­ sion opened its sessions in Lon­ don on January 8. Attending the meeting were representatives of labor and management from the following countrie.s; Australia, Belgium, Great Britain, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Greece, Indi.-, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, the United States and Yugoslavia. AGENDA TORPEDOED The first three days were taken up with a fight between the sea­ men and the shipowners over the scope of the discussions. The sea­ men wanted a full discussion on all points in the proposed Inter­ national Seafarers Charter, while the shipowners refused a full dis­ cussion on the. grounds that they (Continued on Page 4} New Transportation Rider Is Issued By War Shipping The transportation ride known as "Operations Regula­ tion 64" has been revised by the War Shipping Administra­ tion and is effective immediately. The rider provides for transportation from port of sign-off back to port of signon under certain conditions. Inconspicuous among the huge ships carry­ ing the war to Japan was a merchant tugboat manned by an SIU-SUP crew, the Watch Hill. Though she was small and built like a work horse, she was destined to perform so heroically rs tc receive official commendation from Admiral William Halsey. commander of the Third U. S. f'leet in the Pacific. During a difficult period of assault off For­ mosa. the Watch Hill was sent to assist two Navy . tugs .which were tewing two ships that had been torpedoed by enemy planes. Here is what Admiral Halsey said about her in the official commendation: "The Watch Hill was ably handled during a period when there was great danger from enemy air and submarine attack . . . (she) contributed materially to the success - of the operation, which Resulted in the damaged ships being towed to a safe anchorage." She was small and not very elegant, but she had power and a stout hearted crew of union men. What more could be asked? . v. . Revised Regulation 64 has one improvement over the unrevised version. From now on if a man signs on, say, in Galveston and proceeds to New York; in New York the articles are reopened and he signes new articles before a trans-Atlantic voyage; and after the trans-Atlantic voyage he pays off in New York—he is entitled to transportation back to Galveston. In other words, a man is entitled to transportation to the original port of signing-on even if the articles are opened and closed again in another transportation zone. All members should study the new transpor­ tation rider carefully, and all SIU Agents should clip it and paste .'VI- •X .J. i-"' .If-' it on the bulk-head for all to see. When you sign, articles, make certain that they contain "Oper­ ations Regulation 64, Revised." Following is the full text of the transportation rider: TRANSPORTATION RIDER A.—When the vessel arrives and has discharged its cargo at a final port of discharge in the continental United States, each crew member engaged in the United States who has made a trans-Atlantic or trans-Pacific voyage on the vessel, or who has been continuously employed on the vessel for a period of six months, shall be furnished trans(Continued on Page 3) �vV-.-v-pA".,::i:g Page Two THE SEAFARERjS .^:'-.;---£4'r':..Tj^.--)•. LOG Friday. January 26, 1949 SEAFARERS LOG Published by the SEAFARERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor HARRY LUNDEBERG ------ President 10 i Market Street, San Francisco, Calif. JOHN HAWK - -- -- -- - Secy-Treas. P. O. Box 2 J, Stj^tion P., New York City MATTHEW DUSHANE - - - Washington Rep. 424 5 th Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. Directory of Branches BRANCH NEW YORK (4) BOSTON (10) BALTIMORE (2) PHILADELPHIA NORFOLK NEW ORLEANS (16)... CHARLESTON (9) SAVANNAH TAMPA JACKSONVILLE MOBILE SAN JUAN. 28 P.R.. PUERTO RICO GALVESTON ADDRESS 51 Beaver St 330 Atlantic Ave 14 North Gay St 6 North 6th St 25 Commercial PI 339 Chartree St 68 Society St 220 East Bay St 423 East Piatt St 920 Main St 7 St. Michael St 45 Ponce de Leon 219 20th St PHONE HAnover 2-2784 Liberty 405 7 Calvert 4539 Lombard 765 i .. Norfolk 4-1083 Canal 3336 Charleston 3-2930 Savannah 3-1728 Tampa MM-1323 Jacksonville 5-123 I Dial 2-1392 San Juan !885 Galveston 2-8043 PUBLICATION OFFICE: 51 BEAVER STREET HAnover 2-2784 New York, (4) N. Y. 267 The London Conference Ships Named Elsewhere in this issue is a full report by Brothers Weisberger and Hawk on the recent sessions of. the Joint For Our "• Maritime Commission in London"! No one can read this report without having a sense of discouragement anc Dead frustration. Editor's Mail Bag —^ Fort Stanton Hospital titled "The SIU at "War," relating -Jan, 14, 1945 read a copy of your booklet entrue experiences in the war at Seafarers International Union (Continued from fage 1) Here was an international conference of labor anc sea by members of the Seafarers of North America, International Union. , I enjoyed management representing all the major maritime nations and is survived by his mother, Deaj" Sir and Brother: reading this little booklet, which a conference convened after careful preparation and de­ Mrs. R. D. Turriage of Panama Donations received amounting wa.s loaned to me by one of your dicated to noble sounding generalities—and yet it came City, Fla. to $46.25, from the SS James members and I think it is one of to nothing. Harlan, and was divided among the best little books I have seen CLARENCE F. PECK, wiper the five members. At this conference labor presented demands which published in this war, on the SS Carrabulle, torpedoed They received nine dollars and were extremely modest (far below American standards) I am writing to ask if you and sunk on May 26, 1942, He twenty five cents each. and yet because of the way the Commission is organized, could send me about 5 or 6 copies was born January 10, 1904 in with equal voice by management, these modest demands Greenwich, Conn,, and his bro­ L. S. Kates, Book 30 Gulf Dist. of this book for my own personal J. H, Jones, Book 39 Gulf Dist. distribution to some of my friends were torpedoed. ther, Mr. Leater V. Peck, lives in Archibald McGuigan, Book 22934 back home here in our little vil- •If labor is unable to get through the Commission and Greenwich, Atl. Gulf Dist. lage who have sons in the mer­ the ILO a resolution asking only $72 a month for A.B.s on Nicolas Gamanin, Book 8 Pac. chant service. Any other litera­ foreign ships, then it must be that something is wrong with GEORGE A. LAWSON. a mess- Dist, ture that you might feel that the way the Commission and the ILO is organized, and it is boy on the Tug Menominee which J, R, Horn, Book 81 Pac Dist. would be of interest for the home was torpedoed and sunk oh We would like to thank the folks will be greatly appreciated. time for labor to take a new look at this outfit. March 31, 1942, He was bom crew of the J'ames Harlan I might add a line to say that The whole basis for the ILO is the premise that there November 15, 1918 at Burgess through Seafarers Log for this my oiler, a lad by the name of are "enlightened" employers who will place the welfare mighty fine gesture on their part, Store, Va, The next of kin is and smooth sailing ahead for Paul, represented your organiza­ of their workers above profits. Upon this is added the tion and was on my watoh from Mrs. Glenwood Lawson of Bur­ them, theory that governments are impartial in disputes between gess Store, Va. 8 to 12, He was trying to orgaiv«i FrateTnally, management and labor. The ILO was then organized with The following SUP brother is ize the ship which was a good JEWELL HORN thing to have happen. Some of equal voice for labor, for management and for government. being honored; your men, who were sailing oa But the ILO's humanitarian approach to the question JOHN MARTIN MILLER, or­ January 13, 1945 this ship, were a fine, clean lot has proved itself bankrupt. As American seamen know dinary seaman on the SS Pot- Seafarers Log, of men, the first group of AFL from past experience, government invariably sides with lateh which Was torpedoed and men I have sailed with and the respect and courtesy they ex­ management in disputes, and management is not motivated sunk June 27, 1942, He was born Dear Sirs: July 20, 1910 in Portland, Ore,, Recently while at sea as a Srd tended is something that is not by anything but the desire for more profit. Where the con­ and his grandmother, Mrs, Mar­ Assistant Engineer on the SS very often found on the high ; flict involved worker demands which might have meant tha Miller, lives in that city. Quemado Lake, I happened to seas, . . , ' greater operating costs for the employer, then the worker found himself without allies. The shipowners in London have proved again this month that they are ready to give lip service to high sound­ ing generalities, but when it comes to taking any concrete action which might cost them a couple of bucks, they resort to tactics of delay, double-talk and shadow boxing. To give the shipowner equal voice with labor in any inter­ national maritime organization is to reduce that ^dy to Hoping you A^yjl continue your merely a forum for shipowner wind. Nothing else can :ight for better working condicome out of it. ;ions, I am It is our sincere hope that our European trade union Very truly yours, brothers have learned this lesson from the London con­ GEORGE T. MUNYER ference. We commend to them the American way of landling the shipowner—-by economic action, either across Keep In Touch With the bargaining table or on the waterfront picket line. That is the sort of language he understands. Your Draft Board A- / �\ Friday. January 26, 1945 Who's Man's Best Friend? Who's a seamen's best friend? His dog? His mother? No—you've got it wrong. The answer is "the Coast Guard." At least that is what Joe Volpian says. And he ought to know, since he is head of the New York Special Ser­ vice Department and thereby charged with defend SIU men before the ,Coast Guard hearing units. "There was a time," says Joe, "when the Coast Guard was lift­ ing papers faster than a seaman lifts a glass of suds. All a man had to do was to part his hair on the left side and he'd find brass swarming all over him. But times have changed." Now days, according to Joe, the Coast Guard even telephones him whenever it has an SIU man on the carpet, and suggests that he come over "if it is convenient" and defend the man. The hearing THE Log to Campaign for World Wide Distribution A SEAFARERS LOG in every port in the world touched by American ships! This is the goal of a new distribution drive about to be launched by the union. Numerous complaints have been recived from the membership that the LOG is not available in Murmansk, or Burmsu or in Dutch Guiana. From now on we intend to see that it is in just those spots— and many others. Chief Stewards on SIU ships will henceforth receive bundles of the LOG with instructions to drop them at the port of dis­ charge. They will make a re­ cord of the port and date of delivery so that the member­ ship will know just which ports are being covered. The Press run of the paper will be in­ creased from time to time as new ports of distribution are established. Write in and lei us know if you have difficulty in getting the LOG—for if you do we can correct that situation, and fast. Two Officers Are Lauded olfieeF&-eften make suggeistions how best to defend the man. And recently their most e^vere sen­ tences have been 6 months pro­ bation. Of course, there's a reason for this sudden change. It isn't that the Coast Guard brass hats have developed an affection for the merchant seamen. It's simply that they have in the past lifted so many men's papers that they contributed substantially to the present shortage of qualified men. As fast "as the RMO trained men and sent them on the ships green a^a hickory limb in May— the Coast Guard was beaching the old timers and, rated men. It must be that some one in Washington finally woke up to what was going on and gave or­ ders to trim some of the brass. But a word to the wise—this is too good to last. As soon ag the manpower situation eases a bit there is likely to be a change of policy. So when the skipper threatens you with the Coast Guard, don't couift on the redcarpet bejng rolled down the steps for you, and a bouquet of . 'roses from the hearing officer. By the time you hit the beach he jmgy again be in mood to bat ^ you around as if you were an enemy alien. Dniy One Out of Five Can Count onji Job Under Selective Service Rules; Unions Protect All Well believe it or not, I have the pleasure of informing all hands that for a change I'd like to talk about a couple of real good officers, the Skipper and Mate of the SS JAMES JACK­ SON, a South Atlantic scow. The names of these two gentlemen are J. H. Lowry, the Skipper and Jack C. Chapman, the Chief Mate. The crew on this ship were loud in their praise of the Skipper and Mate, as were the two officers of their crew. Co­ operation like that is very rare these days, and we were very glad to hear this mutual admira­ tion on the part of both parties. Officers of this type prove that being right guys pays to all hands concerned. This ship paid off without a beef. As long as Skippers and Mates of this type continue to sail, going to sea won't be as bad as some of the lousy officers make it. The Chief Mate, Mr. Chapman, is staying ashore for a while in order to sit for a Master's ticket. We would like to be the first to congratulate him when he receives his ticket and we hope that he continues to sail SIU ships. The piecards up here are still SEAFARERS LOG The Shipowner Keeps A Promise By J. P. S. This story starts back in Octo­ ber and could be titled "Mr. Nortor Reconsiders—(under pres­ sure)". The SS BARTLETT sails into Baltimore on a bright October morn with a crew raring to get paid off and go home. It looks as if everything is O.K. There has been a lot of work done and the BARTLETT is as clean as any ship can be. The crew is satisfied and it has worked many hours. All of its overtime has been approved by the heads of their departments as per contract. But on the scene arrives the "Master-Mind" Norton. He has been sitting in Boston with his heels propped up on a desk—no rough weather prevents him from eating or sleeping in comfort— no blackouts prevent him from smoking or reading at nightno seas come through his win­ dows to wet his bed or ruin his clothes while he sleeps—sub­ marines do not worry him—nor bombs. The profits are coming in. He is farsighted—he can see from Boston how long it took an A.B. to splice a wire—how long it took a Deck Engineer to do electri­ cian's work—how long it took a messman to sougee a bulkhead but, being a considerate man, he considers. He considers that there has been too much overtime turned in. So with his own little red pencil, he slashes it down to what he likes. When informed by the crew that they wouldn't sign off until legitimate overtime was okayed, Mr. Norton reconsiders—with flowing promises that all will be okayed and paid as soon as he can get to Boston and set it up. He persuades the crew to sign off and accept the rest of their money. The crew, being honest seamen and not realizing to what extent some of the operators will go to chisel them, agreed. As soon as they were cleared of the articles, Mr. Norton went to Bosbattling the elements on the front. With all the snow in the last few days, it looks like we would have to use snowshoes to cover all the ships that are pay­ ing off in this port. This is kind of hard on the boys who very seldom have seen snow before. If it keeps snowing I guess we will have to put the car on skiis in order to have the heap move. LOUIS GOFFIN ton and when the crew called for the money they learned that they had none coming. The deci­ sion had been reversed. Mr. Nor­ ton had reconsidered. The ctew notified Agent Flan­ agan in Baltimore. Flanagan sent all records to Agent Mogan in Boston. Mogan contacted Norton and did the best he could, as most of the crew had shipped and he.was.not familiar with the beef. But, Mr. Norion considered all of the angles and it was a stalemate. The beef was patiently pursued by two members of the crew that were not willing to be swindled by a company stiff. Everytime Mr. Norton was con­ tacted, he stated that he consid­ ered the matter a closed issue. amounted to less than 70 cents an hour, hardly more than a subsistence level. Average raises granted by the board in these cases were •6.3 cents an hour, which still left the pay rates far below decent American standards. Significantly, the report disclosed that employes in unorganized or "company union" plants are paid far less than workers in union establishments. In the former, the average wage, at the time of applica­ tions for raises, was only 64 Mr. Nortorl's entire vocabulary of flowery promises and his pat­ riotic pleading, the Patrolmen shook their heads sadly and re­ quested Mr. Norton to recon­ sider. Mr. Norton then went into hysteria with loud and abusive rantings. He berated the SIU and labor in general. But to no avail, for this time Mr. Norton had met his Waterloo. With no alternative, Mr. Nor­ ton re-checked the overtime and okayed all that had been dis­ puted. As Jhe finished each page, he was required to put^n O.K., with his signatury. When each man's overtime was okayed, he stopped, signed a pay voucher covering the amount of the en­ tire disputed overtime. There were around 500 hours for the two men involved. Then Gold's overtime for the voyage previous to Sept. was rechecked and he was paid 50 hours for blowing tubes at last. The re­ cord of the SS BARTLETT is clean. The men have collected their money. MR. NORTON HAS RECONSIDERED! Four months after the episode of the flowing promises, the S. S. LOU GEHRIG, of thb Eastern S. S. Company, docked in New York with more beefs than the black market. Mr. Norton blew in from Boston with a smile, a hand shake, and a new edition of flowing promises. But Mr. Norton was met by a reception committee consisting of Flayer and Gold of the BARTLETT, and Jdp Sub Gets SUP two uncompromising Patrolmen Ship off Honolulu who informed him that there was no intention of working on the SAN FRANCISCO—A Jap­ SS GEHRIG until the Bartlett anese sub, resuming undersea beef was settled. warfare against American ship­ Aftor dead panning through ping off the Pacific Coast for the first time since 1942. tor­ pedoed and sank the SUP Liberty John A. Johnson last month. 10 of the ship's crew were lost, but it has not yet been determined how many of cents an hour, as against 72 them were SUP brothers. to 75 cents in the latter. The Johnson was enroule ^ On an annual basis, that from the West Coast to Hon­ would mean a union worker, olulu when she got the tin toiling about 2,500 hours, in­ fish in her. This area is nom­ cluding overtime at time and inally safe, and is constantly one-half rates, would earn patroled by units of the Pacific approximately $300 more fleet. I than a non-union employe. According to a report re­ Other statistics carried in leased by the United Press, the report showed • that survivors of the torpedoing were machine gunned by the throughput the three-year sub. The survivors were finally period, the board and its re­ obserired by plane and then gional offices disposed of rescued by the Navy motor 362,000 cases covering 24,yacht Argus. 000,000 workers. Myth Of High Wages Shattered By Report Propaganda about war workers wallowing in high wages was shattered in a re­ port put out this week by the National War Labor Board, covering its three years of operations. Buried in the report was a special tabulation covering a 20-month period. It showed that out of a quarter million cases, involving nearly 14,000,000 workers, handled in that period, the average earnings, at the time of ap­ plications for increases. Page Three �Page Four THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. Janyary 26, 1945 Delegates Report On Meeting {Continued from Page 1) lacked technical advisors and were not in contact with many of the employers in occupied coun­ tries. In other words, they were playing the old stalling game and giving the seamen a run around by refusing to discuss even the modest demands contained in the Charter. In the face of this shipowner sabotage, the seamen's delegates were helpless to force a discus­ sion. However, they finally reached an agreement to estab­ lish a Tripartite Technical Con­ ference of maritime countries. This conference is to convene in October, 1945 and prepare drafts on the following subjects: (a) wages, hours and manning; (b) leaves; (c) accomodations; (d) food and (e) recognition of » unions. The Commission also ^ agreed to the establishment of special committees to study and report on continuous employ­ ment, social insurance and entry, training and promotion. All of these committees were TRIPARTITE BODIES made tripartite—^this is, with equal representation from labor, management and government. The SIU delegates have always been opposed to the admission of government representatives be­ cause of our conviction that this would only mean another vote against the seamen. However, bad flying weather prevented the American delegates from arriv­ ing in time to participate in this part of the procedings. Had we ^een therg. our 'votes would not have altered the final decision since the representatives of the European seamen, as well as management, favored the admis­ sion of government. After the Technical Conference is held in October 1945, the decisions agreed to will be refered to the full ILQ conference that is to be held in the spring of 1946. When the SIU delegates ar­ rived the shipowners had already torpedoed about half of the agenda. We participated fully in the discussions from then on, with the understanding that we should have the right to review the entire, agenda from the American point of view. It was extremely important that the SIU delegates make clear their position on the ques­ tion of the wage scales set up in the proposed Seafarers Charter. This proposed scale contained dynamite which might well back­ fire against the conditions won over years of struggle by the American seamen. And since our first responsibility is to . the American seamen, it was neces­ sary for us to take a sharp and clear position. On the fourth afternoon Weisberger took the floor and gave the following position on behalf of the SIU: WEISBERGER'S STATEMENT "Mr. Chairman. "My co-worker Hawk and I are grateful for the opportunity which you so kindly afford us to ^state our views with regard to the items on the agenda which Jrou have been discussing during bin- involuntary absence. I think that it is realized here that we who come from the United States take a rather different view of things. This is partly due be­ cause we cannot maintain such intimate relations with the in­ ternational movement as can our European friends. On the other hand it is the outcome of the fact that our conditions are different and if I may say so, generally speaking very much better than those of the seamen of other countries. "It is naturally our desire to help to improve the conditions of seamen all over the world which is, ultimately, also in our own interest. The question arises, however, whether the Interna­ tional Labor Organization can really, do anything to assist us or rather, let me put it the other way around—can the work we are doing here jeopardize the re­ sults we have attained and im­ pede, if not frustrate, further , ef­ forts on our part to improve con­ ditions in the American merchant marine? sight of the fact that the ultimate outcome of our negotiations is determined by our economic strength. We have no illusions that the shipowners will say 'You seamen must have a decent wage and since you need $250 per month to maintain your wife and your kids and to live in a decent home we have resolved to in­ crease your wages to that ex­ tent.' No, Mr. Chairman, if I should declare here that I con­ sidered £18 to be an adequate international minimum wage I feel absolutely sure that the American operators will tell me that we must_ get down to that figure. We all have our exper­ ience and what happened after the last war. Our Wages went down and down and down and our ships were laid up and we were told that because of the low wages in other countries our operators could not compete and so on and so forth. ference in October, there is no need for me to go into details but I do want to say that in my opinion for questions such as safety, hours, manning, accom­ modation, leave and food, it should not be difficult to find a solution. We have rather differ­ ent opinions about the setting up of shipping pools, and about re­ entry training and promotion and also with regard to social and ac­ cident compensation, but we will bring these views to the. notice of the committee which are to be set up for the purpose. FRATERNAL AID "That is all I have to say for the time being and I want once again to give the assurance that the American seamen want good conditions for themselves and for the seamen of all other countries, that we should strive for uni­ formity on an international plane and that we should be out to achieve that uniformity on the highest possible level. Again I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity of presenting the position of our organization." What the SIU delegates at­ tempted to do also, was to con­ vince the European union leaders that the remedy for inequalities in wage scales was the organiza­ tion of all seamen on an inter­ national scale into, militant trade unions. In the final analysis, when the seamen of one nation are attacked the seamen of all nations are attacked. And only strong international unionism can protect the men who sail the ships. The SIU delegates attempt­ ed to convince the European union delegates that economic power, and only economic power, was going to force the ship­ owners to pay decent wages. We feel that it is important to report to our membership at this time the position taken by the SIU on other points on the agenda, even though some of these points were not formally discussed at the London meeting. that war bonuses in the Far East waters should be established only by an international agreement, because up to this date, when the' war has been going on for sev­ eral years, the war bonuses have been handled through direct negotiations by the various coun­ tries. Why all of a sudden should the bonus in the Far East waters be established by an interna­ tional agreement? This sounds like the European shipowners might want this thing established in view of the fact that they might have to compete with American shipowners in Far East waters when the war in Europe is over, and knowing that the American seamen's war bonuses are higher in these waters, they would naturally be subjected to pressure by the foreign seamen to get the same standard as the ' . American seamen have. So by establishing an interna­ tional .system of bonus rates in Far East waters, the only ones benefited will be the European shipowners. The American Sea­ men certainly will lose by it. POST WAR FLEET "What is the position today? I think that the United States SIU CONDITIONS TOP has made up her mind that we "I said that our conditions shall have a substantial merch­ CONTINUOUS EMPLOYMENT were, on the whole, superior to ant marine after this war. It is The Seafarers Charter proposes those of other countries and t not only the ship operators who that each country set up a man­ don't say so because I want to want a large fleet but it is the power pool in the appropriate boast—quite to the contrary—I policy of the government and it ports. These pools would be un­ wished that conditions in other is the desire of the people and der the joint control of the gov­ we shall also maintain a Icurge coOntries were better or at any ernments, oerators and the. shipping industry. rate equal to our own because unions. We are in vigorously dis­ "The view of the American that would make the position agreement with this proposal. seamen is that we cannot afford very much easier. The question of employment "Let me take Wages—otir rpin-. to let things take their own for seamen must be handled • course as happened after the last imum basic raie for an A.B. is through the union hiring halls, war, but we assume that the $100 or £26 per month. If it were and be completely controlled by United States will have quite an not for the war bonuses which the unions.. Only the seamanrhas important fleet and we are de­ are paid at present, $100 would be the right to determine bow his an inadequate wage in my coun­ termined that our conditions labor shall be sold. try, and I think that nobody in shall be such that they will give to the American seamen a decent this room or outside will contra­ ENTRY. TRAINING. ' dict that statement. In other words existence. PROMOTION "Let me add here that we are $100 will be too low a wage after The Charter proposes that the the war and there is no doubt prepared to support the seamen entry rating should receive prethat the American seamen will of other countries by all the sea training. Here again we dis­ have to claim higher wages. means at our disposal to improve agree. During normal conditions There is no doubt that they will their conditions and bring th«n we believe that the proper way —nor do I doubt for a moment up to our standards. to train a man is to send him "Having said this I am inclined that they will obtain better pay. aboard a ship as an apprentice "Now the International Seafar­ to ask whether it isn't prema­ DANGER ZONE BONUSES and let him learn aboard. He ers' Charter suggests an interna­ ture to fix an international min­ We are definitely and abso­ should receive wages while learn- . tional minimum wage of £l8. or imum wage which may have to lutely opposed to the proposal (Continued on Page 5) $72 and I have heard that the go on the Statute Book when the shipowners on this Joint Mari­ minimum proposed is still so far time Commission have already below the standard of one or given to understand that they re­ more important maritime coun­ tries and whether we should not gard £18 as being too high. "I have not yet been able to through international and joint ascertain what fight the seamen trade union action first achieve a of the different countries will be greater degree of uniformity. able and prepared to put up in MATCH SIU CONDITIONS order to achieve the best possible "I hope I have made our posi­ wage and other conditions. Judg­ tion clear. The American seamen ing from my contacts with Euro­ demand a standard of living pean seamen in American ports which is comparable with that of I feel sure that they are in a very other American workers and the good fighting spirit. American seamen are confident MINIMUM A MAXIMUM that their coUeagues of the other "I do want to ask this ques­ countries will not only under­ tion: does not the fixing of an stand the American position, but international minimum wage for will also do everything they can seamen mean a handicap for all in order to approach the Ameri­ those who can get more than that can wage standard as near as minimum? I know the argument they can. that we are only out to lay down "In regard to Danger Zone a minimum but don't you think Bonuses—continuous employment that the shipowners will stare at —entry training and promotion that minimum and make up their —social insurance—^rights and minds either openly or secretly to obligations of seafarers—Govern­ regard it as a maximum? ment control—seamen's laws, this "My union is quite prepared to we don't see eye to eye with our W.I.B. negotiate and it has concluded colleagues on this side. However, several agreements with the with regard to the items which "JFipe that opinion off yovtr faee.'* operators. But we never lose will go before the Technical con- /.'r- :• • m �^Friday, January 26. 1945 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Five =ap • SIU Delegates Report strongly to the representatives of the European seamen that they fight for full emancipation of their members through the pass­ ing of laws freeing the seamen from' antiquated customs. The American seamen were freed in 1915 with the passage of the "LaFollette Act." This not only made American seamen free, but it also freed European seamen in SOCIAL INSURANCE American ports and gave them A system of compensation for the protection of American injury is proposed in the Charter. courts. We cannot subscribe to this be­ cause the American seamen are GOVERNMENT CONTROL covered by Federal law guaran­ We made clear also the fact teeing them maintenance and that we stood for a merchant cure while injured. marine free of government con­ This means hospitalization trol. We want to bargain directly while in critical condition, and with the shipowner, and not be subsistance while an out-patient. knifed in the back by some "im­ > Besides the maintenance and partial" government bureau. We cure, American seamen have a subscribe to the principles of be­ right to sue the shipowner for ing free men and we cannot be .damages under the Jones Act". free under government control. Under this set-up the American seamen ard far better off than MINIMUM WAGES under any compensation plan. As to the subject of minimum wages, we find ourselves- in a RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS very difficult position.. If mini­ OF SEAFARERS Members of the crew should mum wages are applied to elim­ not perform work usually done inate unfair International com­ by longshoremen, under the pro­ petition using cheap labor, we posed Charter. We object to this can only support them if Ihey because the sekmen in America are at least equal to American have worked cargo and we have standards: Otherwise we only special agreements with the eliminate the competition up to operators governing this. We the point where they reach the maintain that all work performed standard wages of certain coun­ aboard a ship, working cargo and tries, while enabling these coun­ what have you, from tackle to tries to continue unfair competi­ tackle, is the jurisdiction of the tion against our ships and our ' seamen and we cannot go against trade rates without having them­ this principle. We urge all Euro­ selves such competition on their pean unions to insist upon sim­ traditional trade routes. ilar agreements as to working This would result in well cargoes as contained in SIU con­ founded criticism by our mem­ bership and at the same time in­ tracts. terfere with our plans for a SEAMEN'S LAWS higher basic wage for our sea­ Your delegates recommended men. (Continued from Page 4) ing. After having sailed as an apprentice for a certain time he should then be able to sail as ordinary, messman or wiper. After all, we can not make sea­ men ashore—and any attempt to do so is a waste of the taxpayers* money. Further, it is understood that a considerable amount of the ton­ nage of American shipping will be turned over at very advantag­ eous rates to foreign nations OFriCIAL ORGAM OF THE BRITISH COLUMBIA 5 E A,M E N ' S UNION Afniiated with g.l.U, of N.A. (A.F. of L.) in need of bottoms in the post­ war period. To permit these ships, paid for by the American taxpayers, to be worked by foreign seamen at wages rates some-30% lower than the American wage rates means Vancouver, B, C.—After nine months of bitter strug­ to further discriminate against the American seafarers and gles, arguments and negotiations with the operators of the against the entire American mer­ Union SS Company, an agreement was signed with that chant marine. company by H. Murphy, Business Agent of the BCSU-SIU, CONCLUSION on Saturday, December 9th, 1944. Prior to this time the Many of the above items will •executives of this company, which be discussed at the Technical is a mere annex of the Canadian Conference to be held this com­ Pacific Railway, used every de­ ing October. But we take this vice to stall the signing of the opportunity to make our posi­ tion clear to all. agreement. In conclusion We should like On one occasion they refused QUEBEC, Dec. 2. — Ju.stice to say that the Joint Maritime to negotiate because two of the Commission and the Interna­ Lucian Cannon rendered judg­ Union representatives had not tional Labor Organization is so ment condemning the Panaman­ sailed on their ships; they wanted organized that the employers and ian Steamship Company to pay to deal only with men who had government are able to sabotage $27,194 to the crew of the SS been in their employ. This clari­ any progressive measures intro­ Griffco and the owner, the Coast­ fies the fact that these executives duced by the representatives of wise Steamship and Barge Com­ expected us to sign a company labor. We have little hope that pany, Ltd., because of the serv­ agreement. any concrete benefits for the ices rendered by that ship's crew But this is not unusual, every workers will emerge from this when the SS Makena caught fire company would like an agree­ set-up. However, it is our inten­ off the Gaspe Coast on Septem­ ment guaranteeing the supply of tion to participate fully in the ber 21, 1942. men and at the same time mak­ work, of the ILO and to give our The crew of the Makena were ing the exploitation of these men Brother unionists abroad all the picked up by th.e Griffco and then who sell their labor to them, aid that we can. the crew of the Griffco boarded easier. At the same time we hope to the burning ship and put out the The company knew from the convince them that as long as fire. The Company had asked beginning that they were up they ^confine their demands' for $1(10.000 for services rendered, against the most militant outfit improved conditions to the arena but Justice Cannon ruled that on the waterfront, still they at­ of the ILO, they are spitting in $12,500 be given to the Company tempted every stall to test our the wind. We hope to convince and an additional $12,500 be given strength in the hope that we them that militant international to the officers and crew. The would sell out because they know~^ unionism is the instrument which sum of $2194 was authorized to that they could obtain a company will improve the lot of the sea­ cover the damage caused to the agreement from the leadership men. And we hope to eventually Griffco during the salvage oper­ of the Inlandboatmen's Union. join them in the building of such ations. (Look at the IBU's only agree­ an instrument. ment, signed by Digger Smith, and the Corporation of North Vancouver, which in the words of the ferryboatmen themselves is a company agreement.) However, no other Union was able to enter this fight because SS WM. PEPPERELL SS SAMUEL JOHNSON the SIU has the great majority of the men on these ships. Edward D. Troxel 57 hrs, All crew members who paid off Now that the agreement is sign­ L. Healy 12% hrs, 8 to 12 watch in Savannah and did not receive ed the battle is far from won, has 2% hours due. Deck Dept. their transportation money can those who sail these ships who has two weeks linen due. collect it. Checks are being mail­ have been discouraged from the Collect at Calmar Line Office. ed to your home address. If you long whit should again take no­ don't receive them in a reason­ » • • tice, learn the agreement, and able number of days, write to the SS LOUIS KOSSUTH fight the employer on the ships office of the Eastern Steamship Bloem 150 hrs;, H. While 359 Company. as well as ashore. hrs; C. Jones 109 hrs; Council The closed shop is now enforc­ • • • 100 hrs; I. Williams 50 hrs; Jen­ ed on all Union Steamships. SS MEYER LISSINER kins 117 hrs; Parrish 117 hrs. There should be no fear of unjust, Collect at Bull Line Office. firing. The right to fight for bet­ Entire crew has $7.20 coming • • • ter conditions "on the job" has for Election Day and $4 for boat SS NOAH BROWN been won. transportation. Beefs on the evap­ orators and taking salinity tests Bbs'n, 4% hrs; Chips, 6% hrs; Tremblay, 20% hrs; Eblazer, 12% on water will be taken to a com­ hrs; Lee, 12% hrs; White 5% hrs; mittee i n New Orleans. Also, 60% Of THE NATION'S Walsh, 4% hrs; Bairt, 4% hrs; Howard Crane has $6.30 coming FACfoftV ARE McKaron, 5% hrs; Jenson, 4% for carpenter work, and F. A. NovJ vJcfiKine UNKR A hrs; Deflo, 4% hrs. Collect at Maxwell has $7.20 coming for Here is the new head of tfie UNION CONTRACT. Robin Line office. painting fans. Dies Committee which has been made a standing committee of the House. This is Representa­ tive Edward J. Hart, a Hague ATLANTIC AND GULF SHIPPING FOR machine man from New Jersey. With the balance of power in NOV. 27 TO JAN. 15, 1945 the committee held by reaction­ Deck Engine Steward Total ary poll-taxer John E. Rankin from Mississippi, and with ma­ chine politician Hart as chair­ 3177 2702 2489 8368 SHIPPED man, labor can well expect a new 2475 2107 1886 6468 REGISTERED series of slanders and smears from this set-up. Union Agreements Signed BSCU Crew Win Service Suit Committee Head Money Due SS GRACE ABBOT All beefs settled in Steward and Engine Depts. For subsistance, Sept. 20, the following: James Payane, AB; Donald Crowell, AB; James Gordon, AB; Francis, Petzil, FOW; Aigly Wright, FOW; Jose Prats, Cook; George Wolf, L. Bartlett, E. Fogel, J. Escabar. 2 days subsistance, Jan. 12-13 for the following: Argyle J.'Wright, FOW; Frank Petzil, FOW; Dick Gilbertson, FOW. Overtime beef settled for Wrigh^ FOW. 4 hours for stand­ ing extra watch in Scotland. All monies collectable at Calmar SS Company Office. • • • SS CAMPFIRE Extra Meal Money: John Gib­ bons, R. Osorio, M. Lora, E. Cheney. Collect at Waterman SS Com­ pany Office. • • • SS FITZHUGH LEE T. Packer, G. Faircloth, C. Stein, H. Nichols, L. Litzinger, L. King W. Roma, Smith. Collect at Smith ^ Johnson flS' Company Office; ; , •%. •/" •> : • •.h'C. . :• •: |l �•V Page Six THE SE AF ARISES lOG Friday. January 26, 1945 May Bill Is Hit As 'Military Dictatorship' Souvenir Creates Beaver St. Riot WASHINGTON, D. C. — The Here Is the Business American Federation of Labor blasted compulsory labor legis­ JAN. 22—The House Mili­ lation at a public hearing before A couple of weeks ago a union brother walked into the oflFice of the New York^ tary Affairs Committee wrote the House Military Affairs Com­ mittee as indications multiplied an anti-closed shop amend­ Agent and presented him with a 20 mm. German shell. He suggested that the union that such legislation is doomed ment into the manpower legis­ might want to put it in some sort of a war display. The Agent accepted the souvenir, lation today and passed the with thanks and put the shell on top of the office safe. Shortly after that Al Kerr, as-, to defeat. Lewis G. Hines, AFL legisla­ measure on to the House for' sistant New York dispatcher, walked in and spotted the shell. "Say, is that thing action in the next week. tive representative, delivered loaded?" he asked. two-fisted attack on the pending The Amendment, which was "Gee, I dunno," the Agent re­ May Bill at the hearing. He approved in Committee by a plied. "A guy just left it here charged: vote of 14 to 10, stipulated that and didn't say whether or not it l'—That claims of manpower no man taking an industrial was live." shortages have been greatly ex­ job at the request or direction Kerr then recalled that the aggerated. of his draft board shall be re­ Mayor had . announced that any­ 2—That the May Bill is not a quired to join a union as a con­ one having a war souvenir should 4-F draft measure, nor a work- dition of employment. call the police and have it emp­ or-fight bill, but provides for If this bill is passed it could tied of explosives. So, Al called limited compulsory service for mean that the SIU would be the First Precinct and asked that all men from 18 to 45. required to let finks and scabs they tell the patrolman on the 3—That sub-standard wages in ride our ships without payment beat fo stop in the union and pick critical war plants are the chief of dues or joining the union. up the shell. cause of manpower difficulties. Then things began to happen. But then, seamen always 4—That the War and Navy De­ know how to take care of finks You would have thought that a partments are backing the legis­ battery of 88's were in the hall. —in one way or another. lation in order to place the entire First the cop on the beat walks nation under military control. in and looks sternly at the shell 5—That passage of the bill (measuring about 5 inches in would "demoralize" war produc­ length). While he was asking a tion instead of helping it. hundred and one questions about Meanwhile, Senator James how the shell arrived, in comes a Mead, Chairman of the Senate brace of breathless plain clothes War Investigating Committee, detectives. They started asking announced his opposition to the all over again the questions that two police cars loaded with traf­ Fire it in the steel box? A dozen forced labor bill. fic cops who's job it was to rope experts filled the room with gumthe harness bull had asked. The Senator declared his com­ off the street and prevent the beating but none o^ them seem­ Just then a siren could be mittee would institute immediate curious from getting trampled ed to have the answer. hearings to investigate the high- WASHINGTON, D. C. — An heard screaming down Beaver Finally one of the plain clothes under the mob's feet. pressure talk about manpower AFL committee, headed by Presi­ Street. It came to a rasping halt dicks merely reached across the In the union hall, in the mean in front of the hall. It was the shortages. High officials of the dent William Green, conferred at Bomb Squad of 6 men in a red time, the Bomb Squad was lay­ table, picked up the shell, drop.^ War Manpower Commission, the length with President Roosew'ilt: wagon. The appearance of the ing out its equipment. It had a ped it in his pocket and walked War Production Board and the at the White House on key labor Bomb Squad immediately began bucket of oil, a bucket of sand, out of the hall. The Bomb Squad War Department will be called. look at each other rather sheep­ In a recent report, the Mead problems affecting the war effort to attract spectators from the en­ and a bucket of water and a big ishly, and then filed slowly back tire financial district, and before steel "blast proof" box filled with Committee accused the War De and the post-war future. to their red, truck. .. . . Tpartnient of wasting manpower The principal topic of discus­ another five minutes had passed cotton. But no one knew how to One union brother who follow-; handle this particular shell. The by permitting production of huge sion was the AFL demand for Beaver Street was so jammed ed the flatfoot says that he walk­ surpluses of certain types' of v/ar scrapping of the Little Steel wage that no traffic could pass through. shell was German and all. the po­ ed to the North River and drop­ lice brains seemed to have the By now Police Headquarters equipment when the workers in formula. The last AFL conven­ ped the shell into the water. those industries could have been tion directed Mr. Green to convey had received word of the traffic jitters. Put it in oil? In water? Sand? Simple as that. jam, and down the street roared diverted to plants manufacturing its position on this issue to the continues with the vessel on an­ critical material. President. He took with him on rived at such port. Hines also charged wastage and the visit to the White House Sec­ Notwith.standing anything other voyage, his subsequent hoardirig of manpower in war in­ retary-Treasurer George Meany herein provided, no crew member right to again regeive transpor­ dustries. He also flatly declared and Vice President Harry C. who is engaged at, and assigned tation under this rider shall be that out of fourteen war indus­ Bates. to the vessel from, a port other determined from the date when, (Continued 'from Page I) tries where production lags have The labor delegation told the portation, subsistence and wages, than his port of shipniient, shall and with reference to the port set in, this condition is due to President that the wage freeze is (or oash equivalent thereof as be entitled to transportation un­ where, he joins the vessel for the manpower deficiencies in only beginning to hamper war produc­ provided in Paragraph E) fro|)n der this rider if he returns on succeeding voyage after receiv­ one. That is the foundry indus­ tion and complicate manpower the final port of discharge in the the vessel to a final port of dis­ ing such transportation. try, where wages are too low to shortages in low-wage industries. continental United States to his charge located in the same area C.—As used in this rider, the^ port of shipment, providing the as the port where he was so en­ term "port of shipment" means attract workers, he said. The rea­ They also warned that failure son for lagging production in the the port at which the individual to adjust wages now in realistic final port of discharge is located gaged and assigned. other industries, he said, are in an area (as defined in Para­ B.—If the vessel opens new crew member joins the vessel. relationship to higher living costs changes in design, suddenly step- would dry up purchasing power graph D) other than the area articles during the period of en­ As used in this rider, and in ped-up schedules and lact of fa­ in the post-war period and retard wherein is located his port of gagement, or changes the form the voyage description in the shipment. cilities. of articles or contract of en­ articles, if any, the term "final recovery. The War and Navy Depart­ If it is contemplated that the gagement, or proceeds from the port of discharge in the United ments and the Selective Service Another powerful plea present­ vessel will, and the vessel does, port of final discharge to a load­ States" shall mean the port in System are not competent to do ed to the President was for the within 10 days after completion ing port as set forth in para­ the continental United States at'" the job of rounding up manpow­ lifting of minimurn wage levels, of discharge at the final port of graph A, the master shall pre­ which the vessel completes the er, Hines stated. He insisted that particularly among white collar discharge, directly proceed to a pare a record which shall be mission for which the voyage the responsibility should be left workers and Government em­ port in the area wherein is locat­ preserved on board the vessel, commenced, or, if the vessel is to labor and industry on a vol­ ployes who have been afflicted by ed a crew member's port of ship­ showing the name of the crew carrying cargo or ballast, the port static incomes during a period of ment, such crew member will not members continuing v/ith the where all remaining cargo or bal­ untary basis. "To those who would use forced inflationary price rises. receive transportation under this I vessel, with the date and port of last is discharged. labor to avoid correcting the It was reported that the Presi­ rider if employment on the ves­ shipment of each. Benefits under A trans-Pacific voyage, for pur­ causes of manpower shoi^Jage, we dent made it clear that he has sel is offered for the trip to such this rider shall be granted with poses of this rider, includes a say: 'This is the way to delay come to no decision as yet with area. reference to original date of em­ voyage from the United States the war effort, not to speed it'," respect to the Little Steel formu­ If the master requests any crew, ployment and original port of to any port or place in the Pacific la as he is awaiting a report on member to continue with the shipment of each crew member, Ocean during which voyage the, declared Hines. this subject from the National vessel from the final port of dis­ j provided employment on the ves­ vessel crosses a line commencing War Labor Board. This report, charge to a loading port in the sel is continuous. The master, if at the north pole, thence run­ when submitted, wijl first be re­ continental United States for the requested, shall furnish, to any ning south along 175° west longi­ The following men left gear on ferred to Stabilization Director next outward voyage, located in crew member continuing with tude to 10° north latitude, thence Mississippi Line ships, and it has Vinson for an opinion as to the same or an adjoining area, the vessel, a statement showing running east to 120° west longi- . now been returned to the union whether adjustment of wage rates no such crew member shall be the original date and port of tude, thence south along 120° baggage room in New York: Vgl would force further price in­ entitled to transportation, substi- shipment of such crew member. west longitude to the south pole. Lopez or Bill Foley, Sam Cirilo, creases. The White House posi­ stence and wages to his port of If a crew member receives, A trans-Atlantic voyage, for Teems, James Daris, William tion has been that wage in­ shipment unless he shall gontinue during the course of his employ­ purposes of this rider, includes ' Foley, Robert Cunningham, Vin­ creases cannot be permitted when with the vessel to such loading ment on the vessel, transporta­ a voyage from the United States cent Walrath and C. Carter. they result in^higher prices. port and until the vessel has ar­ tion or cash equivalent, and he (Continued on Page 8) FDR Hears Demands For Freeze End WSA Rider PERSONALS w;.. < •i �w. I*riday, Jahuai^ 26, 1945 NEW ORLEANS Things are still good in this port with plenty of shipping in all Departments. Had a Waterman ship here this week with the Captain giving or­ ders that any overtime that he disputed was not to be sent to the Company office. Claims that T HE,SE AP ARERS WHAT'S DOING Around the Ports GALVESTON he has the right to strike out what he thinks isn't overtime. He has now changed his mind. One of our old members, Royal Domio, Q-123 passed away in the Hospital here after about three and' one-half years illness. The ex-shipyard workers are BOSTON still coming around to ship out, now that Uncle is tightening up All hands are still busy catch­ on the draft. ing up on our back work. At this L. J. (BALDY) BOLLINGER writing there is twelve inches of Agent snow to plow through and it's c Page Seven X Business and shipping slow for the past two weeks but with four new libertys for the SIU and one for the SUP and a Waterman ship that has been in for repairs, shipping will be on the boom again for a spell. The SS William F. Kamaka of the South Atlantic took a full crew here Jan. 17, 1945 and it was a real pleasure to see how the members took this ship. She was crewed with a 100% SIU and all good union members. The W. F. Kamaka was named after one of our jjieceased brothers who lost his life from an enemy torpedo while serving aboard the SS John Smith. The ship was lost on March 9, 1943. Brother Ka­ maka was an AB aboard the John Smith and we hope that the ship that carries his name will be as good a ship as Brother Kamaka was a seaman and union man. RAY W. SWEENEY. Agent iiir LOG OLDEN BANKS IS DEAD NEW YORK Shipping has been steady the past week in the port of New York with 816 shipped in all departments. We are looking forward to a boom this week as ships have been paying off regularly the past week and a number of them are coming off dry dock and crewing up. 39 ships paid off in this port the past week (most of them long trips) with only 35 signing on. Also had more men shipped than registered and quite a number of them were permit men. Although shipping has slowed down some, this is a gentle hint that you don't have to stay on the beach long in New York. Among the outstanding pay­ offs here were the SS LOU GEH­ RIG, of the Eastern SS Company. The unlicensed personnel had overtime submitted for standing gang watch and firemen work­ ing cargo, etc., on a date that the ship was at sea, according to the log. But the crew told a straight story and all of their dates checked. When questioned, some of the Deck Officers admit­ ted making false entries in the log. The Moran Tug, M. V. Sankety Head came in with the Purser and Captain drawing straws to see who was first in command. But the Chief Engineer Wasn't worried; he knew that he was the Great White Father, "^ey were all surprised to find that the Moran Towing Company and the Seafarers International Union had the last say. The crew of the Sankety Head took great pleasure in the amazement of the Master when he learned that he would have to sign his name to pay vouchers covdiring approximately 2,000 disputed hours overtime be- 1 The SIU lost a pioneer official and uncompromising fighter for the rights of the seamen when Brother Olden Banks died this mmmm, week in Mobile. Banks died at 4 Piilfl o'clock in the afternoon of Janu­ ary 19. He was 49 years old at the time of his death, and had spent his entire adult life in a struggle for conditions aboard ship. Brother Banks was born Jan. J, 1896 in Honduras, and was ta­ ken as a child to Grand Cayman island. He loved the sea from OLDEN BANKS childhood and became a sailor as soon as he was old enough to ing the seamen. When the ISU handle lines. folded. Banks was one of the From the first Banks was a bid timers who rallied around the leader- of seamen, for he was infant SIU and established it on proud and fearless and refused to a firm foundation. bend his knee to any shipowner or fink. He never ran away from Since then. Banks'became one a fight, and faced the issues of the best Business Agents in the union and contributed great­ squarely and honestly. ly to building the SIU into its One of the toughtest organizing present stature. iobs in the south was given to Banks by Scotty Ross back in Banks was one pie-card who 1934. One of the big Waterman never lost touch •vVith the rank ships was in Pensacola, and the and file. He made conscious ef­ company was refusing to recog­ fort to understand their problems nize thd union or allow delegates -and to further this understand­ to be elected aboard the ship. ing he shipped out for a long trip Many union men had been beat­ in the winter of 1944. He knew en and the crew intimidated. that the war had altered condi­ Banks went aboard the ship as tions on the ships, and he Want­ organizer, and shortly after that, ed to know first hand what the the entire crew followed him men were up against. His ship down the gangway and tied up paid off in Frisco and Banks re­ the ship. The company was forc­ turned to New Orleans in time ed to recognize the union because for the last Agents' Conference. of Bank's courage and militancy. The seamen have lost a sincere Banks then wei^t to the old ISU and militant champion in the liall in Mobile, taking the job of death of Brother Olden Banks. Janitor. Ko post was too small We mourn his passing, and honor for him, as long as he was serv- his memory. still falling. Brother Jim Sween­ ey bought himself a pair of snowshoes in order to get him from his home to the train. Having been a ski-trooper in World War I, he can navigate fairly well on snow-shoes or skis. Just got several letters from Brother John Stockman and Brother John Beresford. Both these Brothers are in France with the U. S. Army and from the tone of their letters wish that they were back on the high seas. They are anxious to know how things are going with the SIU and re­ quest that we keep up conditions as they will continue going to sea if and when they get back. Some of our crews are kept on board for as long as 70 and 80 days while in Scotland, without shore-leave while the officers on the same ship can got ashore as often as they please. There is something wrong here and it should be remedied. I wonder if Bro. Dushane got his Christ­ mas Bonus? If not, he sure de­ serves one. Nothing more to re­ port, so will close with all good wishes. JOHN MOGAN. Agent fore the cra*v would sign-off articles. Among the other ships paying off in this port were the SS McDonough, SS Baldwin, SS Lovette, SS Alvey, SS Hay, SS Sarazen and others, with all beefs settled aboard. The SS Hoban paid off here Monday with the whole crew, including the Master, with paid up SIU books. Needless to say, she was a clean pay-off. Yours for more SIU members in the forecastles and on the throttles. J. P. SHULER, Patrolmai\ PHILADELPHIA Paid off SS Charles Hull. Quite a bit of overtime disputed, but was settled aboard ship. They had one of these Buckeroo Mates on this ship and had every man in deck department logged, ex­ cept one man. We had most of the logs lifted. The logs amounted to close to one thousand dollars. All hands joined the Union ex­ cept two men, the Boatswain and one fireman. Paid off the SS Webb Miller. No beefs about overtime, but quite a bit of beefing about the Army fining the ship's unlicen­ sed personnel, and not fining the sihip's officers, when they were caught in the same restricted area. The chief engineer and the captain gave us statements to that affect. We are taking it up with the Army Intelligence in the Port of Philadelphia. One of the AB's was fined and the chief steward was fined one hundred, and fifty dollars. Our opinion is that they are using a Kangaroo Court on the merchant seamen over there, and discrimination against the mer­ chant seamen. For the Port of Philadelphia, We will do all we can to stop this discrimination. BUCK NEWMAN. Agent. E. S. HIGDON, Patrolman SAVANNAH Shipping around the port of Savannah was good up until this last week but I don't have any­ thing in sight for this port for the next couple of weeks. Had plenty of jobs around the holi­ days and couldn't get anyone to take them but managed to get them crewed up right after the New Year. Every one wanted to be home for the holidays. Had the Tulsa in Christmas week for a pay-off and general overhauling. Settled everything to the satisfaction of the crew and am now getting her fixed up for another trip. Got the Goldsboro out of dry-dock around New Year and finally got her crewed Up to sail last week. Had the Samuel Johnson of Eastern in this week and straigh­ tened out all disputed overtime to the satisfaction of the crew before the pay-off. Finally got the transportation question set­ tled after the pay-off and any member of the crew who didn't get his transportation at that time, a check will be mailed to your home address or it can be collected by getting in touch with the Eastern Steamship Company. Shipping looks slow for this port for the next couple of weeks unless something comes in rmexpected and have quite a few men registered here at the pres­ ent time. CHARLES WAID. Agent Jeeves, don't drive down Beaver Street. The SIU opened a hall there and it makes Madam ill when she sees it. y' • y.v" �Page Eight THE Labor Baiter In Action SEAFARERS LOG Friday. January 26, 194S Seamen Face Decisive Year By PAUL HALL, New York Agent Our 1945 general Elections are sold to France, Russia, Norway, tankers' and other unorganized over. A Taliy Committee was etc. The results will be a loss of ships. Our fishermen's organiza­ elected at the largest meeting operating tonnage and jobs for tions extend from the Rio ever held in the New York Hall, American seamen. Grande to the St, Lawrence, as and the results will soon be These negative factors may well as on the Pacific Coast. And forthcoming. turn into a serious situation for they have the same reputatiott organized, bonafide seamen. We and background of fighting Our New Year begins with the must, therefore, be on guard and unionism that the seamen have. installation of our newly elected officials for 1945. To the men who work against such things and In the Great Lakes area we are elected, their job for the such probabilities. were not only successful this past Now, let us look at the opposite season in staving off the attacks coming year is not going to be side and see what we have on of the Commies and of the labor an easy one and will require all the ball for the coming year and haters, but also were able to their efforts to keep us on the what our enemies may expect make progress ourselves. right course. Let us take a brief from us. glance into the future and see On the West Coast we have what we may expect in the way 1. Today our union halls will succeeded in organizing the hardly hold the membership of of obstacles. toughest tanker companies in the our organization during their 1. An offensive by the ship­ entire world and succeeded in meetings. Our membership is at owners, aided by the WSA and signing them to contracts which its highest point since this union's other Government Agencies, are without a parallel for con­ inception and our membership ditions. which will be designed to admission , has been controlled to "soften us up" for drastic post­ We have no reason to be afraid such an extent that under the war cuts in wages and condiof the future. We started building existing circumstances, we do not j;ions. As a start towards this have a surplus of men. our union with shoestrings, but' line, there will be further at­ 2. Our ranks have been aug­ now we have strong hawsers. We tempts to cut our war risk and mented by new, young, fresh and hit the bricks for wages, condi­ bonus area pay. The Coast Guard vigorous members; many of tions, bonuses and for union re­ will use the whip even harder whom are already taking an ac­ cognition and have fought a suc­ and the WSA's "physical exam­ tive part in leadership. Through cessful fight. We engaged in these Christian American bugle boy Vance Muse will swear inations" will be used on a larger the encouragement and aid of fights against tremendous odds, measure than ever before in an by the Holy Bible and" the W. Lee O'Daniel News that he's effort to beach our militant old our oldtimers, these young men but because we went out punch­ have become a vital part of our ing with both liands and kept *'a friend of labor." An angelic light plays over his big timers out of the industry. on punching, we were successful Organization. beefy face as he proclaims before God Almighty and the 2. The NMU, with its Political 3. Our financial condition is in our demands. ghost of Thomas Jefferson that he believes in "the right of Action Committee, the CIO, and excellent. Negotiations are now Today, with our Strike and Or­ workers to organize, strike, and' other Communist cohorts, will under way to purchase halls in ganizational Funds arc in healthy working man in his God-given use their fullest resources im a bargain collectively." practically all ports, and all of condition, we are j»reparqd to His "love for the working men" right of earning his living by the series of so-called "Organiza­ our various special funds are un­ fight a real fight. However— is the reason that his out­ sweat of his brow without pay­ tional Drives" on the Great touched. We are one of the most though we are soundly based fin­ fit is sponsoring measures ing tribute to the labor rackete­ Lakes, the Gulf, and the East financially sound organizations in ancially, that is not our greatest in 19 state legislatures, now in ers," Muse said in his office in and West Coast. This drive will the maritime field. advantage in preparing for the session, to outlaw the union shop Texas. be aimed, not at organizing the 4. The educational level, mor­ struggle ahead. Our greatest "We can protect the working so-called "unorganized," but ra­ ale and union consciousness of weapon is the fighting member­ and virtualy to outlaw the labor movement. Eleven states—Texas, man by putting the right to work ther at siezing control , of the our membership is of the Ijigh- ship which we have within omr.*/ Arkansas,-Florida, Alabama, Mis­ amendment, just incorporated in­ maritime industry. In the event est. No "isms," factions or cliques organization. sissippi, Colorado, Kansas, South to the Arkansas and Florida con- of a failure on their part to do exist within our organization. In­ With these thoughts in mind Dakota, Minnesota, Idaho and -stitutions, in the federal consti­ so, they will then create disrup­ ternal unity and cooperation is it is well that we prepare our­ Wisconsin have already passed tution," he continued. "We are tion and chaos throughout the in­ the order of the day. The Sea­ selves for the hard road ahead legislation "regulating" labor as asking the legislatures of the dif­ dustry. The Commies' rule or farers membership has dis­ of us. In the near future we must a result of blitzkrieg propagan­ ferent states to petition Congress ruin policy will be the order of covered that to be successful in take on the natural enemies of da campaigns staged by the to submit this amendment for the day for these enemies of our battles for conditions, we seamen—the shipowners, the Christian Americans and their ratification. Submission is man­ labor. must cooperate with one another. government bureaus and the jumping jacks in public office. datory if the legislatures of 32 S. There will, in all prob­ Solidarity on the waterfront is Commies, in order to show the "We just want to protect. the states ask for it." ability, be a sharp decline in not an abstraction—it results in way to real conditions. We shall American shipping in compari­ real gains for seamen. emerge, not only as the greatest son with what it is now—^with 5. Wejiave made definite pro­ and strongest union of them all, hundreds of liberty ships being gress in organizing non-union but the ONLY ONE as well. Texas Grown Fascist Leads Drive Against Trade Unions In U.S. New Transportation Rider Is Issued By War Shipping , (Contimied from Pgge 6) to Iceland, and to points in Greenland north of 65north latitude, t -1 excludes a voyage to Bermuda or the Azores. D.—For the purpose of this rider, the continental United States shall be divided into four areas, the Pacific coast area, the Atlantic coast area north of Hatleras, the Atlantic coast area south of Hatteras, and the Gulf coast area. E.—^The agreed case equivalent to be granted hereunder in lieu of transportation, subsistence and wages between the Atlantic coast areas north or south of Hatteras, and the Pacific coast shall be $125, and between the Gulf coast and Pacific coast $92.50. The agreed cash equivalent be­ tween any two areas not specifi­ cally referred to in the preceding sentence shall be the actual first class rail transportation fare in­ cluding lower berth (less tax) frojin the final port of discharge (or loading port for the next out­ ward voyage, as the case may be) to the port of shipment, with­ out allowance for wages or sub­ sistence. F.—In the event a crew mem­ ber elects to receive transporta­ tion, rather than the agreed cash equivalent, he shall be provided with a Government travel order entitling him to transportation and berth to the port of shipment and shall be granted subsistence payments during transportation in the amount stated for subsi­ stence while traveling under any applicable collective bargaining agreement or other labor agree­ ment. If no collective bargaining agreement or other labor agree­ ment containing such provision applies, cash allowance for subsi­ stence shall be $3.50 per day for licensed personnel, including ra­ dio operators, and pursers, and $3.00 per day for unlicensed per­ sonnel. The number of days for which wages and subsistence during transportation shall be granted, shall be computed on the basis of the number of days normally required for rail travel between the final port of dis­ charge and the port of shipment. The War Shipping Administra­ tion (including the Recruitment and Manning Organization) and the Agents and operators of the vessel shall not be responsible for making reservations of .space or arranging other details of trans­ portation furnished under the provisions of this rider. The form of voyage description set forth in the body of the ship­ ping articles (where articles are used) shall be that prescribed by the Coast Guard as set forth, in the Federal Register for March 31, 1942, page 2477 (7 F. R. 2477). Articles containing the above rider must not be limited to less than 12 months for the voyage's duration. All articles shall read "back to a final port of discharge in the United States," and shall not specify return to any par­ ticular coast or area in the United States. Expenses incurred by the own­ er of a time chartered vessel by virtue of the attachment, of the foregoing rider to articles or other contracts of employment shall, if the vessel is operated un­ der WARSHIPTIME or WARSHIPOILTIME, be reimbursed as provided in General Order 8 (Re­ vised), Supplement 10 (Revised), (Section 302.95), and as further provided in the letter addendum giving effect to the redetermined rates specified in that Supplemerit. If the vessel is operated under WARSHIPTIME (Rev.) or WARSHIPOILTIME (Rev.), re­ imbursement will be made in ac­ cordance with Clause 7B of the charter. In order that benefits will be made uniformly available under the provisions of this revision of Regulation No. 64, Agents, Gen­ eral Agents and owners are au­ thorized to pay transportation 'in accordance with this Regulation to the crews of all vessels which sign off subsequent to the date of issuance hereof. If any sea­ man signs off a vessel which has attached to its articles the rider contained in Operations Regula­ tion No., 64 dated July 1, 1943, and under sixch rider is entitled to transportation to which he would not be entitled under the terms of the rider contained in this revision, the provisions of the original Regulation and the rider therein, shall apply. This Regulation and ' the rider contained • herein provide for transportation only in the case of a crew member who joins a ves­ sel in the continental United States and returns on the same vessel on completion of a voy­ age which entitles him to trans­ portation. No crew member who is separated from his vessel abroad for any reason, or who signs on a vessel abroad for re­ turn to this coimtry, is entitled to transportation by virtue of the rider. No agreement will be ap­ proved, or reimbursement grant­ ed for payments incurred by reason of entering into an agree­ ment, which accords trahsporta-' tion, subsisterfce or wages in any similar circumstances or in any larger amounts than are pro­ vided for in the.above rider, un­ less such agreement is first ap­ proved b,y the War Shipping Ad­ ministration. (Sgd.) G. H. HELMBOLDAssistant Deputy Administrator, for Ship Operations � 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 26, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. VII, No. 4 Description An account of the resource DELEGATES REPORT ON MEETING OF JOINT MARITIME COMMISSION MORE LIBERTIES NAMED FOR SIU-SUP SEAMEN SIU TUG COMMENDED BY HASLEY NEW TRANSPORTATION RIDER IS ISSUED BY WAR SHIPPING THE LONDON CONFERENCE WHO'S MAN'S BEST FRIEND? THE SHIPOWNER KEEPS A PROMISE TWO OFFICERS ARE LAUDED MYTH OF HIGH WAGES SHATTERED BY REPORT BSCU CREW WIN SERVICE SUIT MAY BILL IS HIT AS 'MILITARY DICTATORSHIP' SOUVENIR CREATES BEAVER ST. RIOT FDR HEARS DEMANDS FOR FREEZE END OLDEN BANKS IS DEAD SEAMEN FACE DECISIVE YEAR TAXES GROWN FASCIST LEADS DRIVE AGAINST TRADE UNIONS IN U.S. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/26/1945 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1945 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/09781f5fed899481e948e62a778d6c3e.pdf 87fd39a66426e1a6f8ac236fca336787 PDF Text Text &^1P"  1'  ,  '  ^­15:  fc...  ^  i  Official  Organ of  the  Atlantic and  Gulf  District, Seafarers International Union of  North America  VOL.  XIII  NEW  YORK.  N.  Y..  FRIDAY.  JANUARY  26.  1951  Ex­Perittits  flapped Down  By  NY  Court  Co After Your Rating  With  the  nation  tightening  its defense  preparations,  the role  of  the merchant  marine is daily becoming  more  vital.  For  this  reason  it  is  imperative  that  every  Sea­ farer  stand  ready  to  ship  in  the  rating  for  which  he  is  qualified and  in which he  can be of  the greatest  service.  In  this  connection.  Headquarters  pointed  out  this  week  that  many  men  qualified  by  experience  and  skill  have  not  applied  for  endorsements  for  high  ratings.  No. 2  NMU Eyes West Coast,  Woes  Operators  With  Cut­Rate  Contracts  The  29"former  permitmen  who  had filed  suit  against  the  Union  By  RAY  GATES  suffered  another  defeat  in  their  a'ttempt  to  collect  damages  for  SEATTLE — The  Sailors  Union  of  the  Pacific  has  allegedly  having  been  illegally  Men  who do  not  seek  higher  ratings for  which  they  launched  an  organizing  drive  among  the  rank  and file  expelled.  are  qualified  are.  in  effect,  causing  a  waste  of  needed  of  the  Marine  Cooks  and  Stewards  union  to  ward  off  the  In  effect  reaffirming  their earl­ ier  decision  last  November  14,  skill.  danger  of  bargain­basement  agreements  with  which  Joe  the  Appellate  Division  of  the  The  Maritime­ Administrator  is  seeking  draft­defer­ Curran  is  seeking  to  gain  a  foothold  on  the  West  Coast.  New  York  Supreme  Court  un­ ment  for  rated  men  only.  Consequently,  men.  who  are  That  a  large  section  of  the  MCS  rank  and file  is  animously  turned  down,  without  because  they  have  not  obtained' the  ratings  for  opposed  to  the  NMU  president's  attempt  to set  them  up  mA'l  bothering  to  write  an  opinion,  drafted  which  they  are  qualified,  will  not  be serving  in  jobs  in  a  motion  by  the  former  permit­ to  further  his  own  personal  dreams,  is  evident  from  the  men  to  appeal  their  case  to  the  which  they  can  be  of  greatest  service  to  our  nation.  success  of  the  SUP's  appeal  in  the  short  time  it  has  been  highest  court  of  the  state.  If  you  have  the  qualifications,  apply  for  upgrading.  in  the field.  In  their  earlier  decision,  the  Do it  todayl  Despite  the  intense  activity  of  NMU  organizers  in  court  upheld  a  decision  by  Su­ S­all  major  ports,  pledges  of  sup­ preme  Court  Referee  Isidor  Was­ port  have  been  coming  into  servogel,  in  1949,  which  dis­ SUP  offices  from  various  groups  missed  the  original  suit  for  an  in  the  MCS,  and  a  hot fight  ap­ injunction  and  $250,000  in  dam­ pears  to  be  in  the  making.  ages.  In  effect,  the  decision  of  the  The  SUP's  decision  to  organize  Appellate  Division  held  that  the  members  of  the  MCS  came  as  plaintiffs  are  not,  and  never  By  JOHN  ARABASZ  the  training  and  hiring  of  man­ Contacts  were  made  with  re­ an  aftermath  to  Curran's  self­ were,  members of  the Union, and  Alertness,  know­how,  and  power,  as  They  did  before  tired  and  former  bookmen  above  appointment  as  heir  to  the  lead­ consequently  do  not  possess  the  skillful  planning  by  the  Seafar­ through  the  WSA,  particularly  draft  age,  particularly  the  rated  ership  of  the  sea  cooks  union,  ­Tights  of  members.  Accordingly,  ers  International  Union  may  the  Recruiting  and  Manning  Of­ men,  telling  them  that  within  which  is  falling  apart  as  a  re­ they  cannot  insist  on  the  same  prove  to  be  the  stumbling­block  fice  of  that  agency.  a  short  time  jobs  would  be  open,  sult  of  its  adherence  to  the com­ procedures  that  members  can.  to  the  professional  bureaucrats  Now  the  only  excuse  these  and  were  they  interested.  Other  munist  party  line.  who  are  yearning  to  put  their  babies  could  have  is  that  the  sources  were  tapped,  and  the  Curran  began  his  drive  by  SIXTH  SETBACK  maritime  imions  are  unable  to  response  was  amazing.  noses  back  into  the  trough.  planting  stooges  aboard  MCS  The  Appellate  Division's  deci­ supply  enough  men,  especially  As  the  national  emergency  be­ ships,  urging  the  men  to  come  Some  men  came  down  in  per­ sion  marked  the  sixth  time  that  the  29  plaintiffs  were  denied  ac­ comes  ihore  serious,  all  those  with  ratings,  to  man  their  son,  and  most  of  these  were  into  the  NMU.  He  then  came  placed  almost  immediately  • —  out  to  the  West  Coast  last  week  tion  against  the  SIU.  In  addi­ through  the  country  the  former  contracted  ships.  since  the first  of  the  year  we  to  officially  announce  his  plans  PREPARED  tion  to  Referee  Wasservogel's  redtape  artists  who  "won"  the  From  this  start,  the  SIU  went  have  crewed  about  40  new  ves­ to  absorb  the  MCS  members.  dismissal  of  the  damage  suit,  last  war  by  large­scale  master­ minding  for  the  War  Shipping  ahead  to  forestall  these  charac­ sels  on  all  coasts,  in  addition  The  difference  in  the  attitude  three  applications  for  temporary  of  Curran  and  the  SUP  toward  injunctions  were  refused  by  the  Administration  are  packing  their  ters.  In  every  port  where  the  to  our  old  contracted  ships.  sea  bags  —•  Washington  version  Union  has  a  Hall,  a  manpower  Others  wrote  in,  giving  the  the. Marine  Cooks  is  apparent  courts.  lA In  affirming  Referee  Wasser­ —  in preparation  to leaving  their  committee  was  set  up,  and  pertinent  information:  experi­ in the  plans of  both.  Curran sim­ vogel's  decision  last  year,  the  clerks'  jobs  for  a  fast  hop  into  quietly  went  into  operation  ence,  endorsements,  etc.,  and  ply  wants  to  absorb  the  Cooks  A.'Appellate  Division  justices  also  their old  well­worn  (upholstered)  building  up  a reserve  of  seamen,  said  that  they  were  available—  Union,  lock,  stock  and  barrel.  awarded  to  the  Union  court  chairs,  and  their  good  old  pay­ so  that  every  ship  under  con­ and  anxious  to  ship.  The  SUP,  however,  would  tract  to us could be  crewed with­ costs  involved  in  the  litigation.  check  and  power.  At  the  recent  conference  in  grant  an  AFL  charter  to  the  out  delay.  'The  Union's  case  was  prepared  LONE  OPPONENT  .  {Continued  on  Page  10)  {Continued  on  Page  4)  and" presented  by  Seymour  Mil­ Though  any  old  experienced  lerc "of  the  law firm  of  Benjamin  bird  dog­should  have  been  able  of  New  York  City.  to  get  the  scent ­  (the  editor  Referee  Wasservogel's  decision,,  frowns  on  stronger  words),  the  said  in  part:  SIU,  apparently,  was  the  only  By  PAUL  HALL  a^d  drawn  up  to  protect  their  exist­ should  be  the  only  source  to  be  "The  evidence  clearly  indicates  maritime  union  to  have  sensed  MORRIS  WEISBERGER  ence,  should  government  seizure  used  by  the  shipowners  in  ob­ that  plaintiffs  were  merely  per­ the  intentions  of  these  power­ of  aU  shipping  result  from  a  taining  their  manpower  needs.  mit­holders  in  the  Union  and  as  hungry  characters,  and  to  have  During  the  past  week  we  at­ total  emergency  or  an  all­out  sueh  were  granted  the  privilege  done  anything  about  it—or  that  tended  a  joint  meeting  of  repre­ war  effort  in  defense  of  the  The  unions  also  felt  strongly  that  entry  ratings  should  not  be  I­;  U\%­'  : •   {Qontifiuei on  Page  3)  wanted  to  do  anything  about  sentatives  of  the  various  seafar­ country.  ing  unions,  shipowners  and  gov­ required  to  go  through  any  gov­ it.  After  several  days  of  meeting,  ernment  training  schools,  as  was  I  KpP  ernment  in  Washington,  DC,  Several  months  ago,  when  it  the unions  decided to reject  some  Canadian  Conyention  became "obvious  that  the Chinese  along  with  the  other  represen­ of  the  shipowners'  views  on  the  the  case  in  the  last  war.  Fur­,  thermore,  the  unions  felt,  should  *  The  Canadian  District  of  reds  would  continue  to  carry  tatives  of  oiu:  organization.  statement  of  policy  made  by  the  any  training  be  necessary,  it  the  Seafarers  International  out  their ^part  of  Joe  Stalin's  The  purpose  of  the  meeting  unions.  Hr­.'­'jf  should  be  done  by  utilizing  the  Union, Which  has  completely  plan for  world odhquest,  and that  was  to  review  the  statement  of  DISAGREEMENT  union  apparatus.  eliminated  the  commia  CRU  the  United  Nations  (the  non­ policy  drafted  by  the  unions  at  meeting  earlier  this  month,  Although  the  shipowners  were  As was  expected,  the  shipown­ Pv­. "  •   •  from maritime and represents  commimist  countries)  was  going  a  which  they  considered  as  the  in  agreement  with several  of  the  ers  wanted  to  perpetuate  the  all  orgtmized  Canadian  sea­ to  oppose  them,  it  was  a  sure  A:  men,  has  just  concluded  its  thing  that  aid  to  Korea  and  the  minimum  reqiiirements  essential  union  proposals,  the  two  groups  government  training  schools  and,  first  annual  convention.  The  European  and  Asian democracies  to  successful  mobilization  of  the  were  widely  separated  on  the  in  addition,  to  set  up  manpower  next  i^sue  of  the  SEAFAR­ would  be  continued  —  and  in­ nation's  merchant  marine  in  the  question  of  manpow» and train­ pools  in  all  major  ports,  such  ing,  which  the  unions  felt  were  as  those  established  in  the  last  ERS  LOG  will  carry  a  spe­ creased  —  which  meant'more  event  of  war.  basic  issues,  and  on  which  they  war  by  the  government's  Re­ cial  supplement  covering  the  and  more  shipping.  In addition  to providing  a  pro­ mM:­­  '  convention  and  some  of  the  could  not  compromise.  cruiting  and  Manning  Office.  It  also  was  obvious  that  the  gram  for  maximum  efficiency  in  i  r.  .  •  •  recant  activities  of  the  Ca­ bureaucrats  would. once  again  the  operation  of  I  the  merchant  The  unions*  portion  on  the  Under  such a  setup, the imions  uadian  District.  try  to step  back  into  their form­ fleet  under  wartime  conditidns,  manpower  and  training  question  contend,  all  elements  of  riff­raff  'A A" er  eushyjpls^l^ try to  oontrol  the . policy  of  the  itpiooe  was  was  that  the  Union  Hiring  Halls  (Continitad  on  Page  10)  SIU  Manpower  Pool  Answers  Recruiting,  Manning  Problems  m  r ­ Wr"  Unioiu Veto Operator Plan For New RMO  �Page Two  THE  SEAFARERS  LOG  lUdayv Janua^ 26«  19Sl  a  ''­v";.  SEAFARERS  LOG  Published  Every  Other  Week  by  the  SEAFARERS  INTERNATIONAL  UNION  OF  NORTH  AMERICA  Atlantic and Gulf  District  Afiiliated  with  the  American  Federation  of  Labor  At  51  Beaver  Street,  New  York  4,  N. Y.  HAnover  2­2784  ­4  Reentered  as  second  class  matter  August  2,  1949,  at  the  Post  Office  in  New  York,  N.Y.,  under  the  Act  of  August  24,  1912.  "• • '­i, •  .V'  267  No  Room  For  Them  There are  very few groups  of  working men  anywhere  who ha\^ done  as  an effective  and  thorough  job of  cleans­ ing  their  ranks  of  foul­ups  as  have  the  members  of  the  SlU. Time  and  again  over  the years,  Seafarers  have shown  clearly  that  the  common  objective  cannot  be  reached  if  irresponsible  elements  are  allowed  to  pull  in  the  opposite  direction.  Whenever  the  menaces  to  tjie  general  welfare,  whom  we  know  as  performers  and  g'ear­grabbers,  have  shown  their hands, our  membership  has  unhesitatingly  taken firm  actioiu  ^  That's  one  of  the  big  reasons  why  the  Seafarers  has  been  able  to score  such  startling  success  in  advancing  the  position  of  jthe  men  who sail  its  contracted  ships.  The  top  wage  and  working  conditions  enjoyed  by  Seafarers—and  those  of  other  seafaring  men  who  have  benefited  by­their  lead—are  the  result  of  a  sound  collec­ tive  bargaining  position.  This  abiHty  to make  demands of  jthe  shipowners in  the  periodic  across­the­table  talks is  the  inark  of  a  responsible  organization,  representing  a  body  pf  equally  responsible,  conscientious  seamen.  Union  negotiators  with  nothing  behind  them  but  k characters  having  no  understanding  of  their  own  con­ tractual  obligations,  or  respect  for  themselves,  are  always  ia  pushover  for  bargaining  opponents.  Their  requests  for  Improvements  in  wages  and  conditions  can  always  be  I  picked  full  of  holes.  If  anyone  has  ever  thought  that  the  question of  per­ i  ifewmers,  gear­grabbers  and  other  irresponsible  elements  has  been  stressed  here  too frequently,  let  him  look  at  the  conditions  prevailing  in maritime  today.  Let  him  appraise  the  advances  since  the  days  before  the  membership  set  out  to eliminate  chronic  foul­ups  from  their  ranks.  The  interests  of  a  union  membership  is  to  steadily  improve its wages and  conditions of  labor. Th^ aim of  true  I trade  union  is  to  represent  the  best  interests  of  its  mem­ bership.  Neither  objective  can  be  realized  if  obstacles  are  placed  in  the  way  by  characters  lacking  the  desire  to  improve  themselves  and  their  way of  living.  That's  why  performers  and  gear­grabbers  must  heed  the  membership's  reminder  that  their  antics  don't  go—  not on  our ships.  g  Keep  Your  Eyes  Open  I  Besides  attending  to  the  duties  of  their  shipboard  Ik jobs,  Seafarers  carry  an  added  responsibility  in  time  of  ICnational  emergency.  Maritime  stands  high  on  the  list  of  industries  whose  efficient  and  uninterrupted  functioning  is vital  to a successful  defense effort.  The  most  likely  targets  for  sabotage  by  persons  seek­ ing  to  hamper  America's  mobilization  would  be  the  stra­ tegic  Services—transportation,  production,  communica­ tions  and  power.  To  prevent  would­be  saboteurs  who  entertain  any  ideas  of  keeping  our  ships  from  carrying  supplies  and  men  to our  allies  and  mifitary installations  abroard,  crew­ members on all ships must keep a sharp lookout  for strang­ ers  poking  their  noses  where  they  don't  belong.  All  hands should  immediately  challenge  strangers  ap­ pearing  anywhere  on  their  vessels,  particularly  in  quar­ ters and  in the enginerooms.  Seafarers  have  demonstrated  over  the  years  that  they  are  capable  of  thwarting  the  disruptive  tactics of  would­ be  wteckers  of  America's  maritime  industry.  All  we  have  to do  in  the  present  situation  is  sharpen  our  weather  eye  for characters  who  might  think  there's  still  a  chance  for  I some  successful  sneak  activities.  —T I  4!  • *    :;• <. '• :»  •   i'  .  V  • '  1  I  •  )!![  y''  • m  f I  FORT  STANTON  SILVESTER  WALKER  WILLIAM  J. MEEHAN  A.  McGUIGAN  HARRY  THURMAN  GIDLOW  WOODS  DONALD  P.  MCDONALD  %  %  ^  MANHATTAN  BEACH  FRED  W.  GRIMES  JOSE  DE  JESUS  E.  LOPEZ  H.  TUTTLE  J,  H.  ASHURST  E,  FERRER  JOHN  T.  EDWARDS  JOHN  DRISCOLL  VIC  MILAZZO  MATTHEW  DRUNO  PETER  VORKE  R.  A.  BLAKE  JOHN  PADZIK  A.  LOMAS  $  S  $  GALVESTON  V. SZYMANSKI  NORMAN  A.  POWER  C.  WINSKEY  EDMOND  S. SPENCER  ROBERT  MCDONALD  A.  MACIEL  NORMAN  WEST  4.  MOBILE  TIM  BURKE  CHARLES  L.  KNIGHT  i  %  t  STATEN  ISLAND  P.  MANGUAL  P.  PRON  PRANK  KUBEK  R.  GUZMAN  GEORGE  RIDECK  EUGENE  E.  MILANESI  FRED  OESTMAN  EARL  R.  DIXON  FRANK  B.  STRELITZ  S. C.  CUNNINGTON  J.  SLAMAN  k;  k  E.  McLIN  ­  ­  k  K.  c.  CROWE,;.  T.  CONNELL  J. FIGUERAU  L.  BLIZZARD  F. CHRISTNED  B.  ZIELINSKI  C.  HUNEYCUTT  S.  GLYPTIE  »  $  Si  BALTIMORE  CECIL  E.  TAYLOR  OLUE  I.  ENGLISH  WILLIAM  D.  WARMACK  JOSEPH  A.  PILUTIS  FRANCIS  O'BRIEN  LUDWIG  KRISTIANSEN  H,  W.  SHERWIN  JOHN  M.  VITO  B.  D. ELLIOTT  HARLEY  MILLIRAN  «  »  »  ^  SEATTLE  WALTER  H.  SIBLEY  »  »  »  SAN  FRANCISCO  .JAMES  H. BRANDON  JAMES  R.  LEWIS  EDWARD  L.  PRITCHARD  C. L. MOATS  WILLIE  WATSON  JAMES  HODO  X  %  %  BOSTON  GEORGE  H.  WELDON  R.  LUFLIN  A.  D.  LEVA  NEW  ORLEANS  J. R.  ALSOBROOK  C.  A.  BROWN  W. O. CARA  L.GOHEN  R.  CRUZ  '  E. A. GARDNER  A.  W.  GATEWOOD  H.  GERDES  ,G.  HARDING  L.  A.  HOLMES  E. P. JANOSKO  ­ D.D.KELLY  G.  KRETZER  a E. LAGAN  L.  LANG  E.  O.  MASSEY  J. T.  POWERS  K.  RAANA  C.  RAY  D.  O.  RILEY  E.  E.  RITCHIE  C.  R.  SANDERSON  R.  W.  THOMPSON  'St­ Men In Hospitals  Seafarers  who  want  to  be  eligible  for  the  WeK  fare  Plan's  weekly  hos­ pital  benefits should make  sure  they  have  their  Un­ ion  books,  seaman's  pa­ pers  and  copies  of  th<^  last  (Bscharges with  thwoi  upon  entering  the  hoi^  pital.  ^  Union  Patrolmen  will'  pay  the seven­dollar  ben­ efits  to  the  eligible mem:­ bers  for  each  full  week  of  hospitalization  during  their  weekly  visits.  Fail­ ure of  a  hospitalized Sea­ farer  to  have  the  above­ mentioned  papers  with  him^iil  prevent  the  Pa­ trolman  from  making  the  benefit  payments.  k  Hospitalized  memberi.  who  have  not  yet .filled  Out  beneficiary  cards  for  the Welfare  Plan can  ob­ tain  them  from,the  Hos­ pital  Patrolmen.,  v  .'.V  l|  • 'FJ!  �'tr,.  ,(v;.  .  ,  •  .  ;  Fxiday,JJanuary  26*  USl  THE  SEAFARERS  LOG  Cities  Service  Back  Pay  The  men  listed  below, who  are  due back  pay  from  (Sitles  Service  Oil  Company,  should  get  in touch  with  \^Unn O^Loughlin,  National  Labor  Relations  Board,  2  Park  Avenue,  New  Yoork  16,  New  York,  at  once.  By not  having reported before, these men  have been  holding  up  the  payments  to all  the other  men  involved,  since  the  money  awarded  them  by  the  NLRB  is  to  be  shaired  on  a  pro­rata  b^sis. •   FaHure  to  report  will  have  the effect  of  depriving  the dthers of  nUMwy  that  th^ can well  use.  Jose  Abreu  Ralph  Knowles  George  W.  El^rdiito  James  Monroe  Charles  R.  Gamer  / .  George  Murphy  Howard  Hammpns  Frank  Schmiedel  Torolf  Kismul  James  F.  Welch  Page Three  Coast  Guard  Procedures  For Getting Endorsements  As  the  US  merchant  marine  port  photos.  The  duplicates  —  shipboard  experience  as  a  Car­ expands  in  the  present  program  which  take  from  30  to  90  days  penter.  for  national  defense,  many  Sea­ to  be  issued  —  will  be  the  vali­ farers  arb  interested  in  obtaining  dated  kind.  That's  tough,  but  As  far  as  Deck  Maintenance  endorsements  are  c o n c e r n.e d.,  higher ratings,  while former  Sea­ you  can't  do  anything  about  there  is  no  such  rating.  Although  farers are  returning to  the Union  that.  a  few  such  endorsements  have  Halls  to  do  their  bit  in  the  need  been  issued  occasionally  in other  . |  DECK  DEPARTMENT  for  skilled  manpower.  Endorsements  are  issued  for  ports,  the  Coast  Guard  has  no  The  following  information,  ob­ Ordinary  Seaman,  Able  Seaman  regulations  covering  this  rating; ij  tained  in  an'inteiview  with  and  will  not  issue  this  endorse­ •   Coast  Guard  representative,  is  limited.  Able  Seaman  unlimited.  ment.  }  presented  so  that  all  hands  will  Carpenter  and  Boatswain.  ENGINE  DEPARTMENT .  imderstand  the  present  proce­ Discharges  for  twelve  months  dures  for  obtaining  seamen's  on  deck  are  needed  for  the  Once  a  man  has  six  months*  papers  and  endorsements for  rat­ limited  (blue)  AB  ticket  en­ discharges  as  a  Wiper,  he  can  ings  in  the  three  shipboard  de­ dorsement.  obtain  any  unlicensed  endorse­ partments.  For  the  unlimited  (green)  AB  ment  in  the  engineroom  far  Due  to  the  security  screening,  ticket,  three  years  of  deck  time  which  he  can  pass  an  examina­ it  t^es 30.days  or  more  before  is  required.  tion.  Shoreside  machinists,  elec­ new  seamen's  papers  are  issued.  . For  a  Bosun's  endorsement,  tricians,  plumbers,  no  matter  As  for  validation  papers,  appli­ how  long  and  varied  their  ­ex­ "Mariner"  has  been selected  as  and  laimchings  are  expected  to  cation forms  are available  at  any  discharges  must  be  presented,  perience,  still  must  put  in  six  showing  18  months'  seatime  on  the  class  name  for  the hew  fast  begin  in 1951.  Coast  Guard  office,  in  the  event  months  aboard  ship  as  a  Wiper.  cargo  ships  to  be . built  by 'the  The  Mariner­class  ships  are  to  that  they  ^e  not  supplied  on  deck.  The  Coast  Guard  issues  a  Maritime  Administration  of  the  be  525 feet  long.  This  is  a  meas­ board ship  at  the time  of  signing  For  all  deck  department  en­ QMED  endorsement  (Qualified  dorsements — excepting  OS  and  US  Department  of  Commerce,  urement  shipbuilders  term  "be­ on.  Member  of  the  Engine  Depart­ Vice  Admiral  E.  L. .  Cochrane,  tween  perpendiculars."  Actually,  No pictures  are necessary  when  Carpenter  —  examinations  must  ment)  which  is  supposed  to cov­ head  Of  the  agency,  announced.  with  the  overhangs  at  the  bow  the  application  is  submitted.  be  passed,  including  one  for  a  er  any  rating  in  the  engineroom  The first  group  will  bear  the  and  stem,  the  new  ships  will  be  However,  when  the  applicant  lifeboat  ticket.  below  that  of  Third  Assistant  nicknames  of  the  States  along  about  560  feet  overall.  They  will  has  been  screened  and  passed—  For  AB  papers,  in  addition  to  Engineer.  This  is  a  peculiar  with  the  word  "Mariner,"  such  have  a  speed  of  20  knots,  and  which  will  take  from  60  to  90  passing  a  physical,  which  in­ rating,  inasmuch  as  a  man  may  as  the  SB  Lone  Star  Mariner,  capable  of  being  armed  with  days—^he  must  bring  a  passport  cludes  a  color­blindness  test,  one  hold  this  endorsement,  and  still  SS  Keystone  Mariner,  SS  Old  modern  weapons  against  sub­ photo  with  him  when picking  up  must  pass  an  examination  which  may  not  be  able  to  handle  such  Dominion  Mariner,  SS  Pine  Tree  marine,  air  and  surface  attack.  his  papers.  stresses  rules  of  the  road,  com­ jobs  as  Pumpman,  Machinist,  Mariner, SS Hoosier  Mariner, etc.  Construction  plans  call  for  a  Under  no  circumstances  is  a  pass,  and  lifeboat  equipment.  Reefer  Engineer  or  Electrician,  This  is  the  third  time  a  class  minimum  use  of  critical  mater­ seaman  to  relinquish  his  present  Actually  the QMED  rating  COVCTS  A  man  holding  a limited  (blue)  name  has  been  selected  for  a  ials,  so  that  quantity  production  papers,  when  he  receives  his  AB  ticket,  upon' acquiring  the  Fireman,  Oiler,  Watertender  and  type  of  merchant  vessels  con­ will  not  be  hindered  by  bottle­ validated tJapers.  This  is  the  rul­ necessary  three  years' seatime  on  Jimior  Engineer.  Blxucted  under  a  government  necks  in  the  supply  bf  certain  ing of  the Coast  Guard  in Wash­ deck,  can  have  it  changed  to  an  STEWARDS  DEPARTMENT  program.  During  World  War  II,  metals  and  other  equipment.  ington,  and  no  matter  what  the  unlimited  (green)  ticket  without  2700  Liberty  ships  were  built,  local  authorities  say,  hold  on  to  further  examination,  simply  by  Stewards  Department  ratings j,  and  415  Victory  ships,  but  it  The  Mariner­class  ships  are  your  original  papers,  which  are  faU  into  four  distinct  categories:  producing  his  discharges.  planned  for  peacetime  service  as  can not  be  predicted  at  this  time  your  personal  property.  Steward,  Cook,  Baker  and  Mess­ Carpenter  endorsement  can  be  how  many  Mariner  ships  will  replacement  vessels  for  commer­ man.  DUPLICATE  PAPERS  cial  use  by  steamship  companies,  obtained  on  the  strength  of  a  Ultimately  be  constructed.  their  high^  speed  matching  the  To  apply  for  duplicate  sea­ letter  from  the  Union,  which  A Cook's  endorsement does  not  All  classes  of  merchant  vessels  tr­md  in  world  shipbuilding  and  men's  papers,  one  must  appear  must be  convinced  that the  appli­ cover  baking;  nor  does  a  Stew­ bear  Maritime  Administration  operation.  in  person,  supplying  two  pass­ cant  has  bona fide  shoreside  or  ard's  endorsement  cover  cooking  designations;  such  as  "C­l;  or  baking.  "C­2," "C­3," "PT2,"  and  the like,  To  sign  on  as  Baker,  Second  with  variations  to  indicate  varia­ Cook  and  Baker,  or  Night  Cook  tions  in  design. According  to  this  and  Baker,  a  man  must  actuaUy  MA 7­3067  technical  system  of  designation,  have  a  Baker's  endorsement;  the  Mariner  ship  is  a  "C­4­S­la."  and  a  man  with  a  Cook's  en.r  Invitations  to  shipyards  to  bid  dorsement  only  can  fill  that  job.^  for  the  construction  of  the  new  It  is  possible  for  a  man  to  have  Mariner fieet  were  issued  Jan­ LOCAL 1332 COASTWISE AND CARL0ADIN6  a  Steward's  endorsement,  and  to  uary  10,  1951.  Congress  granted  324 SOUTH FRONT  STREET  •  PHILAOELFHXA 47,  PA.  be  able  to  ship  only  as  Steward  $350,000,000  for  the  program.  or  Messman.  He  cannot  ship  AfblUtod with  Anwiiean Fadsntioa  of l.abox  and Ttadoa  and  labor Conszoat  of  Canada  Cook  or  Baker,  unless  he  ac­ January 12th, 1951 tually  has  the  specific  endorse­ ' Philadelphia, Pa, ment.  ,  ';  Endorsement  for  Cooks  and  Bakers  are  based  on  actual  ex­ 1332  perience,  either  shoreside  or  524 3. Pront St.. shipboard.  They  are  the  only  Philadelphia, Pa. ratings  that  do  not  require  prev­;  ious  seatime.  (Continued  from  Page  1)  Ur. Paul  hall  A  Messman's  endorsement  cov­ iof  working  on  union­affiliated  3.1.U.  See'ty &  Traastrer  ers  all  unrated Stewards  Depart­;  ships  only  in  the  event  that  no  51 Beaver St. ment  job—galley  utility.  Stew­;  r'  N  book  members  were  available  Dew York City, N.7. s feg  ards  Utility,  etc.  for  employment  ... In  accept­ a  tog  the  permits,  plaintiffs  vol­ Mtttarily  accepted  their  qualified  Dear Paul: • employment of  temporary  Union  sanction.  . . .  "HATS  OFF  TO  THE  S.I.TJ.  As  you  know  the Pcopt  of  Philade^hia  "In  the  absence  of  any  allega­ For  the  protection  of  the  was  tied­19  recently  due  to strikes  called  by  two  I.L.A.  Locals.  The  first  tions and  proof  of  malice or  Con­ crew's  gear  and  the  ^p's  strike which  came  on  January  4th  (I.L.A.  Local  #333­A—Tugboats  )  came  as  spiracy,  the  coiirt  may  not  con­ a  ccotplete  surprise  to  our  membership.  On  the  very  next  day  Local  jf  1566  equipment,  and  for  the  pro­ cern  itself  with  the  motives  of  ( carpenters, shipcleaners and maintenance men ) went on strike. The latter Tection  of  the  SIU  agree­ the  Union  or  the  propriety  of  strike was anticipated for several months. ment.  men  standing gangway  the  action  taken,  and  will  not  watches  should  remain  at  interfere  in  the  internal  affairs  and the men whom 1 represent, are aware that at least one of their  post,  in  the  same  man­ bf  the  Union  on  behalf  of  per­ the above mentioned Locals would have remained on-strike for many more days ner  as  the  Fireman  below  sons  who  admittedly  never  held  (the strike did last for five days) had it not been for the untiring efforts must  stand  his  watch.  Gang­ membership  books  in  the  or­ of Steve iBlackie) Cardullo and Donald Hall. Along with several others, these ways cannot  be covered  from  ganization.  ...  two men spared nothing to bring about 0 successful conclusion of both strikes. Ihe  messhall  or  foc'sle.  ­'...Nothing  in  the  record  Words nor phrases could fully express my gratitude, respect and admira'tion for warrants  the conclusion  that de­ their excellent co-qperation and leadership. Therefore i say many thanks to The  gangway  watch  is  as  fendant's  officers  or  members  you, Tour membership, and the man who represent your membership. ..ishing you much  a  part  of  our  agree­ scted  with  fraudulent  intent  or  nothing but the best, I remain. ment  with  the shipowners  as  jn| bad  faith  in withdrawing  perr  the  wage  scale.  The  job  is  sincerely Yo mit  cards  from  plaintiffs.  Under  easy  and  the  overtime  eeon­ J oseph Delegate these  circumstances  plaintiff's  ed  on  the  weekends  fattens  L:A. ocal / xfiaim  for  damages  may  not  be  the final  payoff  bundle. Stick  sustained.  Judgment  is  rendered  by  that  gangway  whan  on  for  the  d^eadant  dismissing  the  watch.  complaint  on  its  merits  'Mariiier' To Be Class Name  Cf The New Merchant Ships  'Hats Off To SHJ/ Says Philly ILA  INTERNAHONAL LONGSHOREMEN'S ASSOCIATION  Ex­Permitmen's  Appeal  Motion  Denied By Court  Gangway Watcli  �Pag'eFour  T  H  E  S  E  A P  A R  E  R S  L O G  Friday, January  26, 1951  Getting. A  Ship  Is  Ko  Problem  For The Rated Med In New York  By  JOE  ALGINA  NEW  YORK  —  Business  and  As  a  group,  only  the  people  shipping  in  this  port  are  movr  with  imion  membership  have  ing  along  at  a  pretty  fast  clip.  been  in  a  position  to  cope  with  As  a  result  of  the  upswing,  ra­ this  situation.  The  imions,  in­ We  have  been  receiving  quite  a  bit  of  The  only  thing  wrong  with  your  article,  nted  men  are  getting  out  without  cluding  the  Seafarers,  have  mail  from  American  aijd  foreign  seamen  Brother  Higgs,  is  that  part  where  you  say  jUny  difficulty.  ,  •   t  m.'r  .  a  •permit  n«mf»i+  Tvio­mKo­r  iroore'  'fimo  fought  successfully,  to keep  pace  1  a  member  «Ti+Vi  with  'fVir>oa  three  •years'  time  ^  "Approximately  30  ships  were  with spiraling costs. While  prices  who  are  riding  Panamanian  vessels.  Natur­ should flle  an  application  for  his  book.  It  paid  off  here  in  the  past  two  have  shot  ahead  of  wage  levels,  ally, the  comment  has  not  been  complimen­ weeks,­  and  eight  were  signed  as  they  always  do,  we  Union  ta^  to  the  conditions  aboard  these  scows,  AIN'T  so.  on—^ranging  from  coastwise  to  people  have  at  least  been  able  nor  to  the laws  of  the Republic  of  Panama  X  X  X.  'round­the­world  trips.  to  protect  our  earning  power  to  which allow  this brutal and  almost inhumw  The  Seafarers  Welfare  Fund  is  growing  We were also fortunate  enough  a  large  degree.  to  be  able  to  crew  three  new  This,  has  not  been  the  case  condition  to  exist  aboard  Panamanian flag  by  leaps  and  boimds.  The  trustees'  policy  ships  that  were  activated  re­ with  the  unorganized,  whOse  vessels.  Sick  and  injured  seamen  are  pro­ to  let  this Fund  grow  so  that  we will  have  cently  by  new  companies  signed  wages  have practically  stood still  nounced flt  for  duty,  or  risk  desertion  a nice  reserve will  prove to  be a  wise move.  by  SIU.  over  the  years.  These  people  charge. Wages are not standard for  the same  It'll  never  go  bankrupt,  which  has  happen­ As  the  membership  probably  now find  themselves  with  a  dol­ ratings.  As  an  example,  the  Master  of  a  ed  to  a  lot  of  funds  which  tried  to  ^ve  J  knows,  the  Coast  Guard  is  back  lar so shrunken  in size  that  they  in  full  strength,  and  I  suggest  feel  just  about  the  way  they  vessel  gets  anywhere  from  $200  to  $270  a  benefilts larger  than the expected income .,.  that  all  hands  be  careful  that  would  if  their  wages  had  been  month.  Some  wage,  eh?  The  Ordinary  Sea­  Stolen  from  the "Subway  News;"  Salvation  they  don't  get  into  any  unneces­ cut  in  half.  man  makes  about  seventy  bucks  a  month.  Army kettles are  a carryover  from  the days  sary  trouble.  Once  again,  the  advantages  of  Crews  are switched,  mixed  and  hard­tiined.  when donations to feed  hungry seamen  were  : •  ^1  •   As you  also  know,  the  Ameri­ union  membership  have  been  Panamanians,  Germans,  English  and  Indian  collected  in  ship's  cauldrons.  Yup,  that's  can  legion  is  pushing  as  usual  demonstrated.  We  hope  that  the  • ' "'"sl  'I  to  have  the  merchant  niarine  vast  number  of  unorganized  crewmembers  are  all  mixed.  I'd  hate  to  what  they  caU  that  pot  . . . "Little Abner',',  put  under  military  rule,  and  it  people,  the  majority  of  whom  lower  a  boat  in  a  hurry  with  a  crew  like  Barthes,  who  used  to  be  Doorman  at  the  •  4  is doing;  everything  it  can  to  see  are  white­collar  workers,  will  that.  Thought  I'd  print  this  bit—^lest  we>  New  York  Hall,  recently  retired  from  the  such, a  wild  dream  realized.  leam  something  from  this  situa­ forget  that  conditions  weren't  any  better  dredges  and  is  now  working  ashore  in  a  The  benefits of  Union member­ tion.  on  American  ships  not  too  damn  long  ago.  nut  factory.  When  he  came  into  the  Hall  ship  are  more  apparent  than  If  they  would  rid  themselves  the  other  day  without  a  straight­jacket,  X  X  X  ever  these  days.  With  prices  of  the  feeling  that  they  can  do  bouncing  up  as  they  have  been  right  by  themselves  by  dealing  ^ Paul  Schou,  MFOW  member  who  put  in  some  member  went  around  yelling  that  for  the  past  couple of  years,  the  on  a  personal  level  with  their  about  thirteen  months  on  the .McKettrick  there  was  a  loose  nut  in  the  building.  How  unorganized  working  men  and  employers,  they  stand  a  chance  corny  can  one get?  '  ^1  women  of  this  country,  especial­ of  helping  themselves.  Collective  Hills,  showed  his  appreciation  with  a  $52  XXX  I  ly  the  white­collar  workers,  are  bargaining  is  the  only  way  to  LOG  donation.  Thanks,  Paul.  Incidentally,  i  If  you  are  suffering  from  that  strange  I  really  feeling  the  pinch.  the  crew  was flown  back  upon  expiration  more  security  in  our  setup.  of  the  articles,  and  ran  into  a  thriller.  One  malady  known  as  tankeritis  (and  I  don't  of  the  engines  conked  out  and  they .were  care  to  hear  any  medical  opinions  about  it)  forced  to  land  in  Shannon,  Ireland,  for  re­ you  can  receive  quick  treatment  for  same  pairs—^which  took  two  days . . . Bill  Lowe  in  Lake  Charles,  Louisiana.  Keith  Terpe  "  11  went  up  for  a  blood  test  preparatory  to  writes  that  shipping  is goad  there  and  as  a  taking a Cook's examination, and was offered  result  he  has  to  call  New  Orleans  or  Gal­.  By  LINDSEY  WILLIAMS  veston  for  men ... If  you  are  draftable,  S  NEW  ORLEANS­^he  end  of  ing  here  we  reported  that  ru­ 60  dollars  a  case" for  it  . . . Joe  Buckley  and  do  not  have  ratings,  you  may  help  the  Machinists'  and  Teamsters'  mors  were  being  circulated  of  writes  in  from  the  Fairhope,  reminding  us  yourself  to* obtain  a  deferment  by  getting  strikes  points  to  a  possible  in­ some  ships  coming  out,  but  that  that  the  60  dollars  a  day  that  dock  hands  crease  in  shipping,  as  vessels  there  was  nothing  definite.  We  received  in Frisco  1,00  ye^ ago  puts Harry  same.  The  more  ratings,  and  the  higher  coming  out  of  the  boneyard  fgr  told  the  membership  that  as  Bridges  to  shame.  Of  course,  hOO  years  ago  they  are,  the  better  your  chance  for  de­ repairs  had  been  withheld  from  as  soon  as  anything  definite  was  was  during  the gold  rush. For  those  60  dol­ ferment.  Pumpman,  Machinist  and  Electri­ .f«  available  we'd  pass  it  on  to  the  j  the  port  by  the  dispute.  cian  ratings are worth  their  weight  in  gold.  lars  you  could  buy  one  pair  of  men's  bed­ men.  ['  The  membership  of  both  un­ Now  the  rumor  has  started  room  slippers  made  of  calf  or  goatskin.  XXX  ions returned  to work, after  win­ that  there  are  two  Liberties  at  X  X  X  A  Seafarer  who  couldn't  have  picked  a  ning  15­cent  hourly  wage  in­ the  point,  awaiting  orders  from  Danny  Piccirelli  writes  from  Yokohama  better  tag  if  he  had  christened  himself  has  creases  across  the  board.  Af­ New  York  to  take  full  crews.  fected  by  the  strikes  were  11  The  two* Liberties  about  which  to  say  he  is  on  a fine  ship,  and  forgets  to  the middle  name of  Siu . . . Mickey  McFaul,  waterfront  repair  and  industrial  there has  been  so  much  talk are  mention  the  name  of  it.  This  nameless  and  whom  a lot  of  people  are looking  for  (Won­ machine  shops.  in  Mobile,  and  will  be  crewed  fine  ship  has  run  into  Pusan  where,  Danny  der  why?),  stayed  aboard  the  Coe  Victory,  The  SIU  cooperated  with  both  up  there,  if  this  hasn't  already  says,  they  gave  the  GIs  a  bellyfull  of  chow  whiclf  will  take  him  to  England's  pubs.  If  Organizations  in  their  strikes.  been  done.  Since the  last meeting,  we had  Wheni  ships  do  come  into  this  whenever  they  came  aboard . . . The  Janu­ you  know  Mickey,­you  know  why  i Say  I  fo^  payoffs  and  three  sign­ons.  port  for  crews,  we'll  let  the  ary, 1951,  issue of  that fine  Del  Norte  ship's  that ... If  you  have  read  all  the  way  to  j  All  beefs  were  squared  away  on  membership  know  by  putting  paper, "The  Navigator,"  has  an  article  by  a  the  bottom,  here's  a  break  for  you.  I  quit  the  vessels  involved.  the  notices  on  the  board.  character  known  to many  as "Captain  Bill."  for  today.  For  the  coming  two  weeks  we  have  scheduled  eight  payoffs.  I The  Wild  Ranger,  Waterman,  is  on  her  last  scheduled  run  to  Puerto  Rico.  Due  back  here  on  of  Curran's  maneuver.  They  are:  bership  of  the  Seafarers  Inter­ ly  favor  having  Curran  take  (Continued  from  Page  1)  January  31,  she  will  payoff  and  Cooks  Union  and  set  it  up  as  an  ...  _  .  :  1. Curran's  NMU is overcrowd­ national  Union,  which  is  com­ over.  .  sign­on,  and  then  will  be fitted  autonomous affiliate  which  would  Although  Curran  may  have  ed  with  men  and  he  is  now  on  pletely  free  of  the  communist  for  the  grain  run  to  Europe.  elect  its  own  officers  and  run  the  initial  advantage  of  having  the  West  Coast  looking  for  jobs  and  ex­communist  way  of  think­ Two  of  the  ships  we  had  in  I for  payoffs  were  the  Del  Norte  its  own  affairs  in  the  best  in­ for  his  own  members.  (Late  last  ing  responsible  for  the  present  stooges  within  the  MCS  leader?­ ship  who  see  a  chance  to  gain  year,  the  NMU  announced  it  had  MCS  deterioration.  and  the  Del. Campo.  The  dele­ terests  of  the  membership.  Prevailing,  o pinion  on the  West  personally  from  an  NMU  swal­ Moreover,  the  SUP  guarantees  23,000  jobs  for  45,000  members.)  gates  and  crefWs  of  these  ships  Coast  is  that  Curran's  attempt  low­up of  the MCS,  the rank  and  the  Marine  Cooks  full  local  au­ 2.  Curran  is  a  serious  threat  'shorild  be  commended  for  a  job  to  swallow  up  the  Marine  Cooks  file,  who  are  interested  in  a  tonomy,  and  the  right  to  con­ to  the  high  West  Coast  manning  well  done.  Both  of  these  vessels  were  exceptionally  clean,  and  is  made  to  order  for  the  ship­ scales.  The  shipowners  would  tinue  saUing  from  the  places  fair  and  square  deal,  the  right  immediately  huddle  with  him  to  and  on  the  jobs  they  have  had  to  run  their  own  union  and  pre­ all reports  and  minor  beefs  were  owners.  They  look  to  him  as  the  in­ bring  them  down  to  the  level  through  the  past  many  years.  serve  their  , autonomy,  and  the  . properly  recorded  by  the  dele­ strument  with  which  they  can  Inasmuch  as  the  present  disin­ preservation  of  their  superior  of  the  NMU scales.  gates,  which  made  it  simple  for  depress  West  Coast  conditions,  tegration  of  the  MCS  is  the  re­ working  conditions,  obviously  3.'  The  NMU's  East  Coast  vot­ Uiem  to  be  taken  up  by  the  and  get  the  "bargain­basement  sult  of  leadership,  who  found  it  find  the  SUP  plan  far  more  atr  ing  power  would  put  a  man  shoreside officials.  agreements" containing  the lower  from  that  coast ^ in  power  oh  the  expedient  one  way  or  another  to  tractive  than  Curran's  fronting  As  a  result  the  payoffs  on  the  manning  scales  that  Curran  now  West  Coast.  As  a  result  the  Ma­ follow  commumst  policy,  the  for  the  shipowners.  two  vessels  went  off  without  a  has  in  present  NMU  contracts.  rine  Cooks  would  have  "hardly  rank  and file  can  only, make  a  Outside  of  pretty speeches  and  hitch  in  record  time.  Another  reason  for  Curran's  more  than  a  squeak  within  the  clean  break  from  this  kind  of  a  fancy  front,  Curran  can  offer  The  Seatrain  Ne^  Orleans  is  attraction  to  the  shipowners  —  NMU."  '  thinking  by  affiliating  with  the  the  Marine  Cooks  nothing.  .  i still  tied  up  down  at  Belle  and  which  should  turn  the  Ma­ In  contrast  to  the  bleak  pros­ SUP.  From(  the standpoint  of  the jnr  Chasse  awaiting  orders.  She  has  rine  Cooks  against  him—is  his  pects  offered  by  Curran,  the  .  In  that  way  ­only  can  they  dustry  itselL  tbe  feeling  in  ma:­ been  there  since  last  May.  It  pplicy  of  allowing  shipowners  SUP  is  giving  the  Marine  Cooks  make a  sincere and  honest  job  of  rine  circles  on  all  coasts  is  that  Appears  that she  could  bo  carry­ a  free  rein  m  the  selection  of  a set  of  solid advantages.  By  go­ cleaning,  out  the  commies  from  Curran's  move  may  well  inject  Ill;^  a  helluva  lot  of  tanks  to  men  in  several  ratings.  ing  into  the  SUP,  these  inen  their  ranks;  Opinion  here is  that  marked  instability  in  maritimei,  Korea.  Let's  hope  she  In  its  appeals  to  the  Marine  will  get  all  the fln«r,ci£l  sup­ the.  communist  eiementa  will  a. prospect  particularly  .unpieat  where  and  real soon.  Cooks,  the  Sailors  Union  is  port  they  need.  They  will  have  find  a  refuge  within  the  NMU  sant in  view of  the stability  that  A'',',"  At  the  lest  membership  meet­ sh^CSflkiJ  tbree important  aspects  the: backing  of  the;  m«n^  dScm Jthefr r^oa they secret­ has lately  come  about.  • .  Mmhinists  And  Teamsters  Win  Their  Sb­ffces  In  New  Orleans  Curran Moves West With Cut­Rate Contracts  I  �Friday:,  January  28,  1851  THE  SEAFARERS  LOG  wiMr  a;­ •  ­• •   vmi4  Page  Five  tttllltK..  • '>^>>1­ l­i :  QUESTION:  What humorous incident you  experienced  at  sea  remains  in  your  memory?  r  '.y  H.  KELLY,  Bosun:  W.  M.  WALLACE.  Bosum  TONY  ZALESKL  AB:  A.  RUMMEL,  Chief  Cook:  H.  WISHNANT,  AB:  ,  '  Aboul  seven  monlhs  ago,  I  Sometime  ago  I  was on  a ship  Last  year  I  was  aboard  a  ship  This  happened  down  in  Lour­ Once  in  the  Phillipines,  a  vas  aboasd  a  ship  in  Anlwerp.^  leaving  Puerto  La  Crux,  Vene^ carrying passengers from,  Europe.  enco  Marques.  Our  ship  was  lay­ Fireman  aboud  the  ship  I  was  One  of  the  ABs  was  sleeping  off  zuela.  for  the  States.  An  Ordi­ One  them,  a  woman,  was  ing  in  the  stream.  Several  of  us,  on  went  ashore.  When  he  came  a  lough  one,  and  several  guys  nary  who had been oiit  the night  aiwng  the  oddest  diaracters  including  some  pztssengers,  were  back  he  was  feeling^ no  pain.  He  were  discussing  how  best  to  before,  and  was  pooped  out,  was  I've  ever  seen.  In  fact,  she  looking  over  the  rail,  when  from  spied  the  Chief  Cook,  who  was  wake  him.  up  to  turn  to.  Finally,  slated  for  lookout.  He  took  over  was  more  than  slightly  off  her  ashore  comes  a  crewmember—a  thawing  out  a  turkey  which  was  an  OS  volunteered,  saying  he  his  watch,  saying  he'd  hold  out  bean.  Although  the  crewmem­ big  heavy  guy.  His  pants  pock­ to  serve  as  the  next  day's  meal.  could  straighten  him  out.  He  okay,  although  his  eyes  looked  bers  told  her  repeatedly  that  it  ets  were  loaded  with  gear,  and  This  touched our  Fireman  friend,  took  a  bunch  of  raw  onions,  half­closed.  A  few  moments  af­ was  not  allowed,  she  used  to  you could  see  the strain  on  them  who  went  into  a  crying  jag  and  chopped  them  up  and  rubbed  ter  he  was  relieved  he  was  re­ like  to  go  down,  below  to  ttdk  as  he  climbed  up  the  Jacob's  bemoaned  the  fate  of  the  bird.  them  all  over  the  guy,  then  ported  missing  from his quarters.  to  the  men.  Almost  every  night  ladder.  Just  as  hO  neared  the  He  picked  up  the  turkey  and  wrapped  him  in his  blanket.  The  The  ship "was  searched  but  he  she  would  put  on  a  bathing, suit  top  of  the  ladder,  his  pants  fell  kept  caressing  it,  while  he  guy  didn't  budge  or  blink  an  couldn't  be  found.  Finally,  the  and  promenade  on  the  deck.  down.  The  passengers  roared,  whimpered  over  and  over  again, '  eye.  He  slept  through.  Next  day  Old  Man  gave  up  the  search  Wherever  there  was  a  group  of  and  so  did  the  crewmen  who  "You  poor  little  turkey.  Tomor­ when  he  woke  up,  he  wondered  ^d  returned  to  his  own  quar­ guys,  she'd  stop  by  and  start  saw  it.  The  guy  finally  made  row  we  gonna  eat  you."  Despite  what  guy  thought  he  was  so  ters.  There  was the missing look­ dancing.  She  certainly  did  liven  it  though.  He  got  himself,  his  the  efforts  made  to  quiet  down  funny.  Nobody  told  him,  of  out,  asleep  in  the  Captainfs  set­ up  the  trip.  It  was  just  too  bad  pants  and  his  cargo  aboard  the  our  sentimental  Fireman,  he­ e^urse.  The:  OS  just  csulds't  tee. He  didn't  remember  how  he  that  she  wasn't  young  and^ good  ship  okay.  I  won't  mention  his  couldn't  be  consoled.  But  he  ate  figure  out  how  his  plan  failed.  got  there.  looking.  It's  always  thcd  way.  name.  the  bird  the  next  day.  V.  FITZGERALD,  MM:  BERNARD  MACE.  Cbok;  TONY  FERRARA, Carpenttt:  JOHN  McGUINNESS.  OS:  L.  P.  HOGAN,  Deck  Engineer:  Downi  in  Cuba  recently,  I  was  This  isn't  exactly  funny  when  During  the  war,  I  was  on  the  On  my first  trip  to  sea  in  Recently  my  ship  tied  up  at  zidiiig dOwn  thei street on a  pony  you  remember  that  it'  really  SS  Fluorspar.  We  picked  up  a  1947,  I  sailed  as  a  Wiper.  One  Portlzmd,  Maine.  On  comes  a  re­ on  my  way  back  to the  ship.  As  happened,  but  it  was  the  Idnd  Messman  in  Scotland,  and  it  of  the first  orders  I got  from  the  lief  Chief  Engineer  in  full  re­ I  passed  a  bar,  I  was  hailed  by  of  thiifg  you  see  in  slapstick  was  his  first  trip  to  sea.  The  Chief  Engineer  was  to  sougee  galia.  The fibrst night he fired  the  a  group  of  shipmates  from  the  movies.  The  Chief  Cook  on  a  SB  John  Stagg.  They  proceeded  tanker  I  recently  sailed  on  was  Flr^ Assistant  always  gave  him  the  reefer  room.  I did  so,  but  in  F'irst  and Second  Engineers. Next  to  give  me  a  hard  time,  telling  preparing  supper,  and  he  was  a  a hard  time, so the Messman was  the process  I blew  out  the plant.  morning  he caUs  for me.  "You're  me  a  big  guy  like  me  ought  to  little  short  on  pork  chops.  About  afrpid of  him. One morning  iff ter  The  Chief  screamed,  "Get  out  fired,"  he  says.  I  asked  him  be '  ashamed  to  burden  a  poor  5:30  the  guys  started  yelling >for  breakfast  was  over,  the  First  and  never  come  back."  Thmx  he  ­little  pony.  I  got  off,  and  the  more.  The  Chief  Cook  got  all  came  in  and  said  he  wanted  told  the  Old  Man  "Either  Mo  why,  and  he  replied  that  he  was  hei^t  thing  1  know  the  gtfSS^iexcited,  ran  down  t»  the  ice  some  ham  and  eggs.  The  boy  Guinness  gets  off  or  I  get  ofL"  cleaning  house.  I  called  the  Bos­ were'  flying  down  tlm  street, box  and  came  up  with  a  loin  of  hurried  to  the  galley,  but  the  The  Old  Man  told  him  to  cool  ton  Hall  and  was  told  to  stay  astride  the  same  pony.  Not  so  j>ork.  Between  his  excitement  Cook  said  "No  more  ham,  well  off.  Then  he  wanted  to  put  me  aboard  imtil  the  Patrolman  got  amusing to me was an. experience  and  his  haste  I  thought  he'd  fry  him  some  eggs."  Afraid  to  to'work  chipping  on  dedk.  He  there.  I  told  the  Chief  this."l'il  bsick  in  1923,  when  I  shipped  blow  up.  He kwung  a  cleaver .to  tell  the  First,  the  boy  grabbed  fotmd  out  that  th»  aigraement  fire  and  hire who  I  want.  If  not  oh deck.  I was  chipping over  the  chop  off  some  chops  from  the  a  himk  of  ham  that  he  had  didn't  permit  that.  So  he  luroke  111  get  off."  At  the  oil  docks  side  in Mobile.  As  X  came  along­  loin.  He  missed  the  loin  com­ thrWn  away  uom  leftovers,  mo  ^wn  from  WT^r  to  work­ three  days  later  X  saw  him  w^Jk  sida:  a  scupper,  1  nearly  was  plezely  but  chopped  off  his  washed  it off  and  put ix­rtn with  away.  1  didn't  have  to  dp  any  in  the  rain  dorm  the  gangway  droned  and  hot  by'water  thumb  kt  the  knuckle.  Didh'f  the es^ The First said he never  work  for  several  days,  but  I  and  head  for  town.  He  had  ail  either.  eveh  feel it,  either.  tasted  such  good  ham  and  eggs,  got  paid  anyway.  of  his  baggage  with  him.  �Page  Six  THJE  SEAFARERS  LOG  Friday.  January  26,  1851  ­». ­a  '  =^i­ ^lack  Eagle  Loses  ZO­Ton  Crane  In  Tussle  With  Typhoon  Ship  To Boat  Transfer  Of  ill Seafarer  A  not­to­be­denied  typhoon  caught  up  with  the  SS  I  Black  Eagle  off  the  Okinawa  coast  and  gave  it  a  severe  buflFeting  that  cost  the  doughty  Victory  ship  a  20­ton  crane.  «  its  objective  had  been  accom­ The  Black  Eagle,  a  National  plished,  the  typhoon  shortly  af­ Bulk  Cargo  Carriers'  vessel,  had  ter  took  off  and  the  seas  began  been  ordered  out  of  Okinawa  to  calm  down.  harbor  on  November  8  because  The  Black  Eagle  licked  its  of  warnings  that  a  typhoon  was  woimds  and  her  tired  deck  approaching,  according  to  a  re­ hands  hit  their  sacks  for  a  little  port  submitted  to  the  LOG  by  shuteye.  crewmember  Bill  Barth.  Three  days  later,  as  she  was  cruising  off  the  coast,  the  Black  Eagle ran  head­on into  the storm,  Barth related.  As the  tempest  in­ creased  in  intfensity,  the  secur­ ing  cables  of  a  20­ton  crane  Shipmates  lower  ailing  worked  loose.  Frank  Formisano  over  side  of  The  oft­arising  question  of  The  Deck  Gang  quickly  turn­ "how  do  I  go  about  retiring  my  Sealrain  Havana  to  Coast  ed  to  and  worked  feverishly  un­ book"  cropped  up  again  this  Guard  boat,  which  responded  til  the  cables  were  again  secure.  week.  This  time  it  came  from  No  sooner  had  they finished  that  a  Seafarer  now  in ' the  Army,  to  call  off  the  Florida  Coast.  Coeust  Guardsmen  unfasten  lines  on  basket  in  which  j6b,  Barth  continued,  than  a  who  expressed  concern  over  the  Formisano,  a watertender,  took  truck  on  the  starboard  side  for­ status  of  his  book.  ill  suddenly,  and  Skipper  Formisano  was  transferred  to  the  boat  which  took  Him  to  V. ­  .h,  ward  and  another  at  starboard  Headquarters  sent  an  answer  speeded  up  the  vessel  for  the  a  shoreside  hospital.  Photos,  taken  by  Lester  Moore.  Oiler,  aft  became  loose.  Again  the  deck  to  the  inquirer,  advising  him  of  rendezvous  with  the  CG.  on  the  Havana,  are  part  of  photo  record  of  the  transfer.  hands  secured  the  endangered  the  procedure  it  has  been  stress­ ;cargo.  ing  repeatedly  in  the  columns  of  i  By  9  o'clock  that  night  the  the  LOG  over  the  past  several  typhoon  was  at  peak  fury.  "All  years.  Since  the  Korean  conflict  ^ell  broke  loose,"  Barth  said.  the  Union v  has  particularly  The  heavy  seas  slapped  , and  brought  the  matter  of  book  re­ shook  the  Eagle  severely.  Final­ tirement to  the attention  of  mem­ ly,  the  crane  broke  loose  again.  bers  about  to  enter  the  Armed  Crewmembers  aboard  the  SS  Abiqua,  Cities  Service*~r;~  T—TT  :—T  ,  , .  ,  ,,  1  1­  1  1  .  .  ,  ,  rights  and  privileges  in  the  or«  "Some  of  us  came  out  on  the  Forces.  tanker, are, working on  the  well­established  principle  that  ganization.  wing of  the boat deck  and watch­ In  answering  the  army  man's  Article  Vlli  Section  1  of  the  ed  that  crane  do  its  damage,"  question.  Headquarters  urged  Union men who know  the score make the best shipmates.  Constitution,  dealing  with­rein­­ Barth  continued.  again  that  all  hands  leaving  the  That  much  is  evident  from«­ ,  As  the  Eagle  rose  and  feU  sea,  either  to  enter  the  service  the  type  of  Union  education  sea,  reveal  that  rotary  shipping  statement  was  read  and  disr  ' with  the  heavy  seas,  the  im­ or  for  any  other  reason,  should  meetings  the  Abiqua  men  have  was  thoroughly  explained  and  cussed.  Before  closing  the  meeting.  bridled  crane  swimg  about  forward  their  books  to  SIU  been  holding.  As  a  result  of  the  discussed.  drunkenly.  Within  10  minutes  it  Headquarters,  51  Beaver  Street,  effort  to  have  each  man  fully  Brother  Harold  Crane,  acting  Brother  Crane  stressed  that  the  had  pounded  a  section  of  t^e  New  York  4,  N.  Y.,  with  a  re­ understand  the  nature  and  func­ Ship's  Delegate  on  the  Abiqua,  proper  thing  for  a  member  to  starboard  bulwark  loose  and  quest  that  they  be  placed  in  tion  of  his  Union,  there has  been  started  off  the  rotary  shipping  do  in  the  event  any  Union  pro­ left  it  hanging  over  the  side.  retirement.  an. increase  in  shipboard  coope­ discussion  by  asking  how  many  cedure  is  not  clear  to  him  is  to  On  the  next  roll  the  crane  In  order  to  quality  for  a  re­ ration  and  smoother  functioning  aboard  the  vessel  were  not  fully  consult  his  shipboard  delegate  familiar  with  the  procedure.  or  a  Patrolman in  any port.  teetered  on  the  open  edge  of  tirement  card,  a  member  must  all  around.  the  deck  and  plunged  straight  be  paid  to  date  when  seek­ The  minutes  of  the  latest  edu­ Eight ­crewmen,  who  came  into  The  Abiqua  men  are  intent  l^own  into  the  sea.  ing  retirement.  cational  session,  held  recently  at  the  Union  as  a  result  of  the  upon  holding  their  education  '  Almost  as  if  contented  that,  SIU's  successful  organizing  drive  meetings  regularly.  If  their  be­ in  the  CS fleef,  said  they  were  ginning  is  any  criterion,  they're  wanting  on  this score.  on  the  way  to  becoming  some  So Crane  started at  the bottom  of  the best­informed  Seafarers on  iand  toldl  how  the  rotary  system  the  seas.  worked,  from  the  time  a  man  /  • r/ .1  entered  the  Hall,  until  he  was  ^  A  shipped  out.  Nothing  was  omit­ ted.  Crane  even  explained  what  questions  the  Dispatcher  was  What  happens  to  Seafaren  •  Tr.  likely  to  ask  of  the  job  regis­ while  taking  the ships  to  the  wmm:"  J  trant.»  iiiip  far  flung  ports  of  the  world  i]  Following  Crane's  explanation,  makes  interesting  reading  to  the  Abiqua  men  went  into  a  the  rest  of  the  membership.  discussion  of  the  system  of  clas­ You  don't  have  to  he  a  sifying  ratings  into  three  groups  •  'f  within  the  various  shipboard  de­ Jack London  to knock out the  partments'.  T.  Crawford  than  details  of  the  experience.  took  the floor  on  the  topic  of  Just  give  us  the  facts  and  "shipping  from  the  board."  His  well do  the rest.  clear  explanation  brought  a  vote  Pictures,  too  make  a  story  of  thanks  from  his  listeners.  more  interesting.  If  you,  or  Crane  followed  Crawford  on  a  fellow  crewmember,  are  the  deck  with  a  reading  of  the  lucky  enough  to  have  a  Qujffterly  Finance  Committee's  camera  along  —  send  your  report  of  December  6.  "Most  of  snapshots  to  the  LOG.  We'll  the  men,"  says  the  minutes,  take  care  of  the  developihg  "were  astonished  to  learn  of  the  and  printing  and  the return'  obviously  sound  position  of  the  ing  of  the  negatives  land  Union  as  revealed)  in­its  assets."  prints  to  you.  Also  stressed  at  the  session  Send your hits  of  news and  Debris­slrewn  deck  and  torn  starboard  bulwark  testify  to  havbe  resuUing  from  brief  eO"  was  the  advisability  of  keeping  snaps  to:  SEAFARERS  LOG.  counter  between  the  SS  Black  Eagie  and  a  typhoon  cF  the  Okinawa,  coast  recently.  Bulwark  in,  good  standing  and  of  retiring  51  Beaver  SireeL  New  York,  was ripped  when  20­ton  criane  came  loose  and  crashed  into  the  sea.  Photo  was  among  those  a  book  in  the  proper  manner  i"  H.  Y,  ..­­.v...:  ordef  to  protect  the  members'  submitted  by  crewmember  H.  Kelly.  Question On How  To Retire Book  Pops Up Again  : UM  Rotary Shipping System Tops Off  Agenda  At  Abiqua's  Union  Educational  Meeting  Reporters Wanteii  ::«fl  f  �Friday. Januavy  26.4951  THE  SEAFARERS  LOG  Page.Seven  Digested  Minutes Of  SlU  Ship  Meetings  CHRISTINE.  Dee.  17—Chair­ wan.  R.  Ferreia;  Senetary.  J.  Christian.  Discussion  on  possibil­ ity  oit  demoting  2nd  Cook  to  3rd  Cook  as  he  cannot  bake.  Entire  crew  voted  in  favor  of  the  de­ motion.^  Suggestion  made  that  each  crewmember  donate  one  dollar  toward  purchase  of  a  new  washing ­  machine.  Ship's  Dele­ gate  reported  everything  is  ship­ shape.  office. "The  dispute  between  the  received  regularly  in  Capetown  West  Coast  Longshoremen  and  be  posted  on  the  bulletin  board  the  SUP  was  discussed,  and  the  and  no  one  is  to  remove  it from  crew  Went  on  record  to  keep  the  messroom.  out  of  the  battle  as  far  as  gin­ XXX  mill  and  street  arguments  are  SEATRADER,  Dec.  3—Chair­ concerned. If  the  Union  needs  us,  man.  Walker;  Secretary,  N.  Pet­ then  we'll  act.  tersen.  Ship's  Delegate  reported  $3.75  in  the  ship's  fund.  Dele­ XXX  ALCOA  PURITAN,  Nov.  13—  gates  reported  some  disputed  Chairman,  F.  Grumpier;  Secre­ overtime,  but  said  things  are  tary,  Michael  Amato.  Delegates  running  smoothly.  Members  re­ reported  all  okay.  Old  minutes  quested  to  keep their  feet  off  the  to  be  corrected  before  being  ac­ tables.  Chief  Cook  asked  aU  PENNMAR.  Nov. 5—Chairman.  cepted.  Motion  carried  to  post  members,  while  in  port,  to  eat  John  Marshall;  Secretary.  Char­ a  repair  list  and  to  eliminate  as  soon  as  possible.  les  T.  Scott.  Steward  reported  cold  suppers.  Suggestion  made  $26  in  ship's  fund  and  moved  XXX  that  storage  boxes  be  cleaned  PETROLITE,  Jan.  9  _ Chair­ that  Department  Delegates  col­­ more  often.  lect  one  dollar  from  each  mem­ man,  Louis  Tilley;  Secretary.  ber  in  Long  Beach  for  the  fund.  Stephen  BoguckL  Motion  carried  XXX  DEL  AIRES,  Nov.  19—Chair­ that  crew  will  not  payoff  at  sea  Deck  Delegate  suggested  'that  man,  Bannister;  Secretary,  Hay  until  overtime  beef  with  BR  is  each  man  on  stand­by  cooperate  Casanova.  Ship's  Delegate  re­ straightened  out  and  all  repairs  in  keeping  recreation  room  and  ported  on  visit  he  and  seven  attended  to.  Motion  carried  that  messhall  clean.  crewmembers  made  to  Brother  all  crewmembers  donate  $1  to  4.  4  t  Jacob  Levy,  of  the  Del  Santos,  the  repairing  of  the  washing  ROBIN  SHERWOOD,  Dec.  6—  in  the  hospital.  Discussion  on  machine.  Suggestion  made  that  Chairman.  Vincent  Kuhl;  Secre­ penalty  cargo  from  last  voyage.  Steward  put  in  for  more  milk  as  tary.  Walter  Hayes.  Delegates  Steward  stated  that  present  paint  supply  is  running  low.  reported  all  okay.  Request  made  is  no  gpod  and  International  for  more  juices,  but  they  are  paint  should  be  ordered  for  next  not  available.  Crew  complained  trip.  of  insufficieht  cold  cuts for  night  lunch.  XXX  CHIL'ORE,  Dec.  31—Chairman.  4  t  t  H.  Collier;  Secretary,  J. Siniard.  SOUTHERN  CITIES.  Dec.  27—  Delegates  reported  on  number  of  Chahrmaa.  Frank  Calmen;  Sec  XXX  books  and  permits  in  their  de­ retary. A.  Foster.  Ship's  Delegate  reported  of  difficulty  in  securing  Fireman  has  against  the  Chief  in  handing out slops;  officers  and  partments.  Beef  raised  on  boil­ STEEL  DIRECTOR,  Dec.  24—  a  needed  AB.  Beef  raised  of  Mate  concerning  the  treatment  cadets  can  draw  for  another  ing  clothes  at  night  and  keeping  Chairman,  Oliver  Fielding;  Sec­ man,  but  crewmembers  must  ap­ the  Stewards  Department  awake.  retary,  N.  J. Wood.  Delegates  re­ Engineers  using  crew's  mess  as  he  received  while  ill.  pear  in  person.  Motion  carried  All  departments  to  cooperate  in  ported  no  major  beefs.  Motion  XXX  passageway  dxuring  meal  hours,  ALCOA  CLIPPER.  Dec.  31—  to  airmail  repair  list  northward  keeping  laundry  clean.  carried  to  have  Deck  DepaH­ ew  percolator  ordered  to  re­ Chairman.  R.  Roberts;  Secretary.  from  Rio  on  return  trip.  Crew  ment  hold  a  special  meeting  to  lace  one  that  burned  out  XXX  E.  Hunter.  Delegates  reported  agreed  that  ship  is  feeding  100  CATAHOULA,  Jan.  7—Chair­ adjust  differences  or  make  out  ^  ^  %  ALAWAL  Dec.  13—Chairman.  dissatisfaction  with  food  being  percent  better  than  last  trip  and  man,  Adolph  Capote;  Secretary,  a  written  report  of  facts  con­ E.  Moyd;  Secretary.  A.  Phillips.  given  crew.  Ship's  Treasury  re­ Stewards  Department  rated  a  L.  Stephenson.  Chairman  discus­ cerning  refusal  of  Deck  Depart­ Delegates  reported  no  beefs,  ex­ ported  at  $95:87.  Motion  carried  vote  of  thanks  for  a  job  well  sed  letter  sent  to  Headquarters  ment  to  accept  the  Deck  Dele­ asking  for  innerspring mattresses  gate's  report.  Deck  Delegate  had  cept  Engine  Delegate  who  re­ that  the  Steward  explain  to  a  done.  Patrolman  why  the  menus  have­ XXX  and  a  more  liberal  food  supply.  spoken  to Mate  to  keep off  deck;  ported  some  disputed  overtime.  n't  been' changed.  Motion  to  buy  SEATRAIN  NEW  YORK.  (Date  Delegates  reported  no  disputes  Mate  was  back 43n  deck  the  fol­ Disciission  on  Brother  Eddie  a  new  washing  machine  voted  not  given):—Chairman.  R.  Swee­ in  their  departments.  Suggestion  lowing  day.  Westphal  who  was  lost  at  sea.  down.  ney; Secretary. Charlie Goldstein.  XXX  made  that  more fried  chicken  be  Motion  carried  to  send  flowers  Ship's  Delegate  reported  sending  ELLY,  Jan.  5 — Chairman,  A.  served.  io  services  for  Brother  O.  W.  a  telegram  to  Headquarters  re­ Giove;  Secretary,  Osetek.  Dele­ Tompkins  who  died  aboard  ship.  porting  a  man  missing  the  ship  gates  reported  all  okay.  Stew­ %  %  X  in  New  York. Other  Departments  ard's  Delegate  reported  Steward  ALCOA  PARTNER  Dec.  31­^  reported  no  beefs.  Motion  car­ refused  to  attend  meeting.  Mo­ Chairman.  Mike  Selonka;  Secre­ ried  that  in  the  future  Delegates  tion  carried  that  a  $25 fine  be  XXX  lary.  Mclnnis.  Delegates  report­ report  men  missing  the  ship  by  placed  against  anyone  refusing  BRADFORD  ISLAND.  Dec.  31  ed  all  okay.  Delegates  drew  up  writing  a  letter  to  Headquarters  to  attend  to  a  meeting.  Motion  —Chairman.  Buddy  Benson;  Sec­ protest  to  company  for  not  send­ immediately  and  sending  it  carried  to  crack  down  on  drink­'  retary.  W.  Guitenan.  Delegates  ing  pump for  cold  water  to ship.  XXX  ing;  anyone  who  fouls  up  to. be  ashore  with  the  pilot.  Steward  reported  ­some  disputed  overtime  Steward  criticised  for  putting  CHRISTINE,  Dec.  4  —  Chair­ brought  up  on  charges.  given  a  vote .of  thanks  for  the  in their  departments. Motion  car­ out  two  second  meats  at  supper­ man,  Vic  Miorana;  Secretary,  XXX  time.  Ship's  Delegate  cautioned  ried  that  doors  not  be  locked  swell  dinner  his  department  put  Murry. Delegates  reported  every­ out  on  Christmas  day.  VENORE,  Jan.  7 —Chairman,  while  at  sea.  Motion  carri^  that  all hands to honor  the SIU agree­ thing  shipshape  with  the  crew  D.  Faircloth?  SecTetary,­  J,  Eas­ Ship's  Delegate  go  with  Steward  X  X  Jk  ment.  Suggestion  made  that  Ar­ doing  a  good  job.  Motion  car­ ticle  II,  Section  32  be  modified  and  check  the  contents  of  the  ALCOA  PURITAN,  Dec.  3  —  ried  that  messrooms  and  crew,  terling.  Suggestion  made  that  so  the  rest  period.would  apply  store  room.  Chief  Electrician  to  Chairman,  S.  LeLacheur;  Secre­ foc'sles  be  painted  out.  Motion  recreation  room  be  kept  clean.  tary.  William  Frank.  Delegates  Delegates  reported  everything  in  on  day  of  arrival  and  day  of  check  on  cost  to  have  present  carried  that  a  letter  be  sent  to  reported  disputed  overtime  for  order.  washing  machine  repaired  as  departure.  the  Postmaster  General  sug­ compared  to  buying  a  new  one.  delayed  sailing.  Motion  carried  XXX  for  tho  Ship's  Delegate  to  see  gesting  a_ floating  marine  post­ CARROLL  VICTORY,  Nov.  24  XXX  GOVERNMENT  CAMP.  Dec.  the  Captain  about  wiring  for  office  in  the­  Panama  Canal,  —Chairman,  G.  Strocker;  Secre­ 27—Chairman.  William  Burke;  draw  money  in  New  York.  Sug­ such  as  is  operated  on  the  Great  tary,  J.  Canlrell.  Delegates  re­ Secretary.  C.  Wille.  Delegates  gestion  made  that  crewmembers  Lakes.  Men  on  gangway  watch  ported  all  in  order  as  most  of  asked  to  stick  close  to  gangway  disputed  overtime  had  been  reported  number  of  books  and ! leave  Patrolman  alone  and  let  XXX  so  the  Mate  doesn't  have  to  cleared  up.  Discussion  on  ice  LONE  JACK.  Dec.  17—Chair­ permits  in  their  departments.  the  Delegates  settle  all  beefs.  look  all  over  the ship  for  them.  and  Captain's  refusal  to  buy  it.  iman.  Roy  Lundquist;  Secretary.  Vote  of  thanks  given  Treasurer  XXX  Recommendation  that  Steward  Price  Willoghby.  Delegates'  re­ O'Brien  for  the  swel*  job  he  has  GATEWAY  CITY,  Nov.  20  —  put  out  a  more  balanced  diet  ports  accepted.  Wendland  elect­ done.  Motion  carried  to  put  in  Chairman,  E.  Killigren;  Secre­ and  crew  cooperate  more  with  ed  Treasurer  for  the ship's fund.  for  overtime  for  delayed  sailing.  tary,  R.  Daniels.  Delegates  re­ Messman.  Ship's  Delegate  reminded  crew  Stewards  Department  men  to  ported  their  departments  in  or­ XXX  of  the  clause  in  the  contract  collect  Saturday  in  port  over­ der.  Question  raised  on  dumping­ CHIWAWA^  fciltes  Service),  • :V: I  IBERVILLE.  Nov.  12—Chair­ time  for  time  anchored  in  Lake  that  calls  for  men  to  be  aboard  one  hour  before  the  posted  sail­ Charles,  then  other  departments  man.  F.  O'Leary;  Secretary.  O.  of  garbage;  to  be  referred  to  Jan.  7—Chairman, * R.  Pawlak,  Secretary,  David  Barrett.  Chair­ Bodden.  Delegates  reported  no  New  York.  ing  time.  Crew  also  reminded  of  are  to  put  in  for,  it.  XXX  man  read  Union  literature  on  beefs.  Motion  carried  to  hold  a  the  clause  calling  for  two  days'  XXX  DEL  SUD.  Dec.  10—Chairman,  meeting  every  time  around  the  ROBIN  LOCKSLEY.  Dec.  24—  charges  and  explained  Ihat  this  pay  if  new  man  is  ordered.  Brown;  Secretary,  Clarke.  Ship's  loop.  Discussion  on  amount  of  Chairman,  Steve  Bergeria;  Sec­ matter  was  a  serious  one  and  XXX  ANDREW  JACKSON.  Jen.  I—  Delegate  reported  on  visit  to  food  needed  for  adequate  meal.  retary,  Vernon  Porter.  Motion  not  to  b& abused.  Request  made  '  carried  that  Deck  Delegate speak  that  fruit  juices  be  chilled:  Chairman.  Frank  Albore;  Secre­ New  Orleans •  Marine  Hospital,  4.  4.  to  Mate  about  giving  the  Deck  RAPHAEL  SEMMES.  Dec.  3—  XXX  tary.  Bud ­Cousins.  Delegates  re­ repairs  j;hat  had  been  made  and  Department  time  to  sougee  their  COUNCIL  GROVE  (Cities  Ser­ Chairman. W.  C. McCuislon;  Sec­ ported  on. the  number  of  books  Captain's  displeasure  with  fire  and  permits  in  their. depart­ and  boat,  drill.  Motion  carried  retary.  Frank  Van  Dusen.  Dele­ foc'sles.  Motion  carried  that  all  vice).  Jan.  1—Chairman,  Sven  ments.  Motion  carried  to  have  that  the  Captain  be  notified  that  gates  reported  number  of  books  beefs  be  referred  to  Department  Jansson:  Secretary,  Lawrence  double  bottoms  cleaned.  Motion  the  general  alarm  system  had  and  permits in  their departments.  Delegates  to  prevent  men  from  Reimer.  Delegates  reported  num­ carried  to  have  Patrolman  check  been  out  of  order  for  two  days  Discussion  on  man  who  pUed  running  to  head  of  department.  ber  of  books  and  permits  in their  the  rationing  of  cigarettes,  now  and  1st  Assistant  would  not  al­ off  the  ship  in  Jacksonville.  Agreement  made  that  Ship's  dep ^rtmciits  and  listed  disputed  limited  to  two  cartons every  ten  low  Electrician  to  repair  it,  as  Ship's Delegate  to get  beneficiary  Delegate  appoint  a  laundryman  overtime.  Motion  carried  to  have\  days.  Black' Gang  Delegate  to  it  would  invoke  week  end  over­ cards  for  men  who  haven't  sent  upon  ship's  arrival  in  Africa.  Ship's  Delegate  see  Port  Engin­ {Cmtinuei  on  Page  10)  see  Patrolman  about  beef  8­12  time.  Beef  about  discrimination  a  card  yet  to  the  Welfare  Plan  Motion  carried  that  the  LOG  fc­than/  yifhesi qouapi%  • for gour  '^Sl^rAUY  \AUDATBP  vocuAfmr^  awd <Jo it ^^  cott asxfou. caw.­­ do not Iturn. ixL cjozisr seorruuz^  i^awcsanatidt  ­icrrcedi. fe?  iHentm  I­ �Frid«7,  January  26,  ISM  SIU Book Prize Possession,  Says Seafarer Now In Army  Galley Men Get  Vitamin D  Going  To  Korea?  Kirkman Offers  ;  Valuable Tips  Thurston  Lewis,  "Salty"  Dick  and  the  others  who  djd  such  a  •  I  guess  a  lot  of  my  friends  good  job  of  making  it  tops.  and  former  shipmates  will  be  surprised  to learn  that  the  worst  I'd like  to extend  the very  best  Electrician  in  New  Orleans  is  New  Year's  wishes  to  the  LOG  now  a  recruit  in  the  Army.  staff,  all  the  guys  in  New  Or­ She's  a  feeder  but  hell  on  OT.  leans,  all  feUow  ex­Seafarers  . Basic* training  is  like  all  the  now  in  service,  and,  in  fact,  to  \morganized  ships  that  ever  sail­ all  SIU  members  everywhere.  ad, all  rolled into one—and  every  In  closing,  here's  a  promise'to  single  month  they  hit  me  with  all  friends  that  I  will  answer  75  bucks,  minus  taxes  and  in­ all  letters  if  anyone  wants  to  write  to  me.  surance.  Ret. Gordon  Peck  . A  lot  of  my  fellow  victims  are  U.  S.  56082038  wondering  what  they  are  sup­ Tmg.  Btxy  C  posed  to  be fighting for,  since of­ 746  AAA  Gun  B'n..  ficially  there  is ­no  war  on.  But  Fort  Lewis,  Wash.  I'm  not  kicking.  I  know  that  when  I  get  out  I  won't  have  to  (Ed.  note:  the  picture  refer­ Relaxing  on  deck  of  the  Archers  Hope,  Cities  Service  hit  the  52­20  line,  like  a  lot  of  red  to  by  Brother  Peck  ap­ tanker,  are  two  members  ol the  Stewards  Department,  iden­ these  guys  wUl.  peared  in  the  July ­21  issue  of  tified  by  photographer  J. E.  BeU,  as "Mike,  our  Second  Cook,  the  LOG.)  and  the  Chief  Cook."  JOB  GUARANTEE  To  ihe  Editor:  To  the  Editor:  Going  fb  Korea?  Then. listeny  Brother,  cause  I've  got  a  fewi  words  of  advice  for  Seafarers  who­  find  their  ships  nosing  into  Far  Eastern lands.  Our  ship—tha'  Robin  Kirk—has  been  out  hera"  for  Over  four  months  and . has,!;  of  course,  run  into  the  usuai  difficulties  of  short  stores,  but  that  is  to  be  expected.  Don't  take  any  . Army  gear,  from  a  soldier  unless  you­ate  given  a  receipt  for  it. The  Army?  will  shake  down  the  ship  andi  you'll  land  in  hot  water.  |fe­ In  Korea,  deal  in  American,  money  if  you  can  or  you'll  takes  a  beating  on  every  turn  in  ex­v  change.  Dont'  drink  Korean,  whiskey;  it'll  ruin  you.  Don't  make  heavy  draws  in  Pusan  unless  you  want script for  Japami  My  SIU  book  is  my  guarantee  You  can  get  script, in  Korea  but;  i K'"­ .of  a  job  of  my own  choosing and  not  in  Japan.  In  other  words,;  a­  good  living  wage.  I  wouldn't  make  your  draw  for  Japan  iHi  swap  it  for  all  the  medals  in  Korea.  the  Army.  To  the  Editor:  When  this  guy  has.  used  aU  terests  of  all  seamen,  whether  There  is ,  nothing  to  do  . in ­ I  got  a  Christmas  card  from  It'  his  tricks  to  borrow  all  he  can  they  be  bookmen,  permitmen  Pusan  anyway.  Th'e  army  clubs  PFC Tom  Williams,  ex­Del  Norte  We  have  tried  incessantly  to  and  realizes  he  is  on  the  run,  and  will  not  condone  crooked­ Engine  Maintenance.  Also  a  note  encomage  members  of  the  SIU  he  usuaUy  packs  his  gear  and  ness  and  shall  always  try  to  are  off  limits  to  seamen  and  the  seamen's  club  has  nothing,  it's  from  "Blackie"  Bankston,  the  to  be  careful  in  the  handling  of  quits  the  ship,  maybe  getting  stamp  it  out.  alaws sold  out.  Del  Norte's  world­famous  Bosim.  their  money  at  sea  and  in  port.  away  with  a  $20O­$3OO  take.  He  It  would  be  wise  to  tip  off  I­  used  to  kid  him  about  his  It  is  becoming  a  huge  menace  goes  to  the  Hall  iand  registers  your  Brothers  in  the  SIU  as  to  GOOD CLUB  gray  hairs,  but  now  I  wish  I  time  and  again  to  have  fellows  for  another  ship  and  so  on  goes  the  existence  of  this  kind  of  •   In  Yokohama,  however,  there  complain of  being duped  by  loan  had  them.  the  wheel  of  misery  that  this  character  referred  to  above.  I  is  a  fine  seamen's  club  run  by,  I  Wonder  if  there  is  any  way  pirates  on  board  and  ashore  who  lousy  parasite  thinks  is  clever.  realize  this  might  be  tough  to  two  very  nice  people.  Unfor­ I could  get  a  print  of  the  picture  borrow  from  shipmates  a fin  or  do,  but  the  truth  is  best  for  all  tunately,  it  is  a  shame  the  way.'  printed  in  one  of  the  August  two  "until  payoff."  YOUR  PROBLEM  of  us.  it  is  being  abused.  It's  disgust­ 1951 issues  (I  think)  of  the LOG,  This  wise  parasite  is  usually  Paddy  (Deep Six)  Farrell  ing  to  watch  the  performing  of  The  Union  cann^ot  retrieve  showing  the  Del  Norte  dele­ a  gambler  or  an  alcoh'olic  and  characters  and  gas  hounds  who  your  loss  for  you.  Although  the  gates,  and  in  which  I  appeared  will  stoop  to  anything  for  his  punch  on  the  tables,  yell  and"  Union  would  like  to  help  you,  selfish  ends.  In  most  cases  he  is  as  the  Engine  Delegate.  whistle  at  everything.  Their  it  is  something  over  which  it  jif  whoever  has  the  negative  a  poor  worker.  His  intention  is  conduct  is  a  disgrace  to  the;  has  no  control.  This  is  some­ reads  this  I'd  be  glad  to  pay  for  to  get  by  the  easest  way.  The  country  they  represent,  our  un­''  thing  between  two  guys.  There­ only  way  this  can  be  done  is  the  print  and  postage.  I'm  really  ion  and  the  merchant  marine.  fore,  take  warning  and  watch  anxious  to  have  the  picture  as  by  exploiting  his  shipmates.  To  the  Editor:  I  was  really  ashamed  when  I'  out  for  these  cheesy­mouthed  SMOOTHIE  a  reminder  of  the  best  ship  and  walked  out  of  the  place.  best  damn  crew  I  ever  sailed  He  is an  ideal  promiser  and  an  renegades  and  keep your  money.  I  wish  to.  express  my  sincere  elegant  talker.  He  wUl  give  you  And  I  think  if  you lose  their so­ gratitude  to  the  membership  of  These  are  critical  times  for,  with.  a  smooth  line  and  a  hard luck  called friendship,  you  are a  win­ the  SIU  for  their  generous  re­ the  merchant  marine  and  eveiy  NEWS  WANTED  story,  like  all  confidence  men.  ner. The  old  adage says  "A  bird  membrance of  me and  my family  seaman  is  judged  to'be  typical.'  Every  seaman  should  be  on  his ^  I'd  also  like  to  hear  news  of  He  usually  is  dressed  up  like  in  the  hand  is  worth  two  in  the  during  the  holiday  season.  the  Del  Norte  Navigator.  I  sure  a  sheik  and  has  a spiel  of  ship's  bush."  This  kindly  gesture  points  up  best  behavior  at  all  times  in. the  enjoyed  working  on  it  with  talk  that  would  make  Columbus  Now,  lastly,  the  SIU  as  an  the  true  spirit  of  brotherhood  war  zone,  keep  his  eyes  and  ears  turn  in  his  grave.  organization  works  in  the  in­ which  exists  throughout  the  SIU  open  and  his  mouth  shut  unless  *  ai^  is  so  well  known  to  all  of  he  knows  that  he  is  right.  MLICA  CREWMEN  Fred  Peltlngai  its  members.  CHARGE  LAUNDRY  Xeep The  LOG  Coming'  " I am  extremely  praud  of  my  WITH  DIRTY  DEAL  membership  in  the  SIU—a  real  Brotherhood  of  the  Sea,  which  To  Ihe  Editor:  at  all times  has  the  welfare  and  am  writii^  in  ragard  to,  a  ccmcem  of  its members  at heart.  i;­: latHidry  in . Portland,;  Ore;,  that  I want  to  take^ this  opportun­ caters­ to  ships;  It  is .e^led^ the  ity  to­, extend  to  all  ms  Uuion  By  Ci.  B.  WARD  'Oregon  Laundry;  '  '  .  %  Brothers  a  sincere­  wish  for  a  'While  this  ship  was  in  port  happy  and  prosperous­hew year.  a  few  weeks  back,  one  of  the  Paul  Saifford  Woe  be  laundry's  drivers  came  • • aboard  unto  we  soliciting  laundry.  At  the  time  Recommends  Brother  Sorry  souls,  of  picking  it  up,  they  tell  you  For Car  Repair  Wwlk  who go  to 8984  one  price,  then  when  it  is  de­ liyered  shortly  before  the  ships  To  Sae  Editor:  ' '  sail  they  bring  it  aboard  and  Boiling­.; down • ; U'  f ­t­  JJ;;­.:­ eharge a man  ^ree or four  times  My  brother,  Altpn  Roberts,  .  'to  Panahte'  ''  '  the  specified  amount.  owns  and  operates  a  garage  at  Shns  relief  M  • I  n  one  instance,  a  Brother  10141^  ^rket  Street,  Houston  ,   ."' of:  ha­ha­ha^J '   '  • member on  this ship  was charged  15,  Texas.  '  i'­ $4.25  for  the  laundering  of  four  I  would  like  to  recomniend  shirts,  and  two  of  them  were  that  all  SIU:  Brothers  in  that  not  even  ones  he  had  sent  out.  area  who  need  work  done.;  on  a •  sth^ng'^'drop.  Please  warn  • other  SIU  shipws  their  cars  go  to  Alton. Roberts  An  empty  shell  \,  who wiU  give them a square deal  |.te; to  be  on  the  lookout  for  this  without  a  prop,  n  »  in  the  repair  of  their  cars.  Oregon  laundry  driver  and  see  'I'm  He  does  good­work  at  a  fair­ that  he does  not  catch  any  more  John  Toledo,  who  entered  the  Army test  week,  wants  to  :,v:.:;..i;Tbus.the  fate  ,  ^  oiE  our  Brothers.  ke^  in  touch  with  Union  activitiea  during  his  stiiit te  the  price,  and  aU  of  his  ,  work  is  ;;S?5M^,t.;w;­r..:Of ;you­­­.ahd  Pai  Ryan  service.  Here  he  drops  LOG  subscription  cud  into  box  at  guaranteed.  ;  • ­  V  j|p,.;#nd.. most  ef. ud  ­ ;.; Charlie  Roberts  :  <  .  Engine  Delegate  Hei^quarters  building  to  make  sure  he  gets  the  Union  paper  S(Ndrate  ffhyana  who;go tO'sea.'  s.  regiite^y.  .SB. OBw­  •  •   »!.­•   Professional  Loan­Seekers  Out  To  Exploit  Their  Shipmates,  Paddy  Farrell  Declares  Hails SIU Spirit  Of  Brotherhood  Log­A­Rhythms  m  T  m  i­ �Friday,  January  26,  1851  ^  THE  SEAFARERS  LOG  Bmemer Men On The  Jcb  For The Records  Page  Nine  Vlodeck Proposes Campaign  To Cut Down Ships' Noises  Seafarers  makiug  pay­ ments  to  Union  Patrolmen  you  want  to  listen  to  cowboy  and  other  authorized  SIU  To  the  Editor:  and  tear­jerker  songs.  If  it's  that  representatiTes  should  make  Brothers,  we  have  gone  a long  bad,  go  home,  son,  and  marry  certain  the  receipts  they  re­ way  to  make  the  conditions  im­ the  gal.  ceive  specify  the  account  to  der  which  we  work  as  pleasant  This  has  been  a  long  trip  and  which  the  money  is  to  be  as  possible.  We  went  down  the  I've  gotten  no  rest  or  sleep  on­ credited.  line  to  get  good  quarters  and  account  of  these  gigolos.  That's  For  example,  receipts  messrooms  on  every  ship—some­ why  I'm  bitter  about  cracking  made  for  LOG  donations  place  where  a  man  could  get  down  on  them,  like  we  did  on  should  have  SEAFARERS  some  sleep,  without  being  awak­ the  gashounds  and  performers.,  ened  99  times  by  noises.  Let's  hear from  you  other  Bro­ LOG  written  clearly  along­ That's  why  we  did  something  thers  on  this  thing.  side  the  amount.  Tlie  same  E.  Vlodeck  applies  to  recasts  for  dues,  about  the  one  big  foc'sle  on  American  ships,  and  fought  for  assessments  and  other  pay­ watch  foc'sles  so  that  men  go­ ments.  ng  and  coming  on  watch  would  Careful  attention  to  this  not  disturb  those  sleeping.  detail  will  enable  Headquar­ But  now  w6  are  faced  with  lers  to  keep  its  records  ac­ gigolos,  who  whistle  and  sing  curate  in  crediting  income  and ­yap  out  loud  in  the  alley­ to  the  various  accounts.  ways  to  keep  those  who  wish  to  Deck  hands  on  Ihe  Bessemer  Victory  give  the  stack  sleep  awake  almost  all the  time.  To  the  Editor:  new  coat  of  painty.  Hats  off  to  Frenchy  Michelet  GET  THEM,  TOG  ^^:  :  4  for  his  interesting  article  "Guide  I now  wish to  recommend  that  for  SIU  Stewards  Department."  we  get  after  those  gigolos  as  we  Without  casting  any  reflections  did  the  gashounds  and  perform­ on  any  individuals,  I  think  his  ers  and  other  things  that  were  article  should  be  taken  to  heart,  detriment  to  the  good  and  sincerely  and  seriously  by  a  lot  welfare  of  our  Union.  Some  of  so­called  Stewards.  people  get  the  idea  that  when  To  the  Editor;  *  they  are  called  down  about  the  I heartily  agree  that  a  Steward  whistling  and  ' noise  they  are  should  be  able  to  run  his  depart­ following  is  an  editorial  making,  that  the  old  SOBs  who  ment  to  the  best  of  his  ability,  m  the " New  York  Daily  News  told  them  to  knock  off  the  without  interference  from  other  Which  I think  some  of  the  mem­ departments.  A'  Steward,  to  my  whistle  is  superstitious.  bers  might  find  amusing:  way  of  looking  at  it,  should  be  It  is  not  that.  Brothers.  To  "The  Womens  Christian  Tem­ able  to  carry  out  any  order  that  put  it  mildly,  you  are  a  pain  in  perance  Union,  veterans  organi­ he  relays  to  the  Chief  Cook,  the  neck.  (My  people  read  the  zation  of  bone­dry  females  has  A  lot  of  the  Steward's  head­ LOG  too,  you  know.)  received  the  following  letter  aches  lie  in  the  galley,  such  ais  I  propose  that  we  get  the  from  somewhere  in  Korea:  sometimes  due to an  incompetent  foc'sle  card  that  we  had  a  while  "'Dear  ladies  of  the  W.T.C.U.  Cook.  There  is  nothing  more  back  and  print  it  up  again  and  e  men  of  the  Engineers  Com­ put  copies  in  the  messrooms.  disgusting  than  to  pass  by  the  lat  Battalion  really  do  apprec­ The  foc'sle  card  was  used  in  gallajTand  see  a  Cook  preparing  iate  the  fruit  juices  you  are  our  educational  program  a  while  a  meal  with  a  cigarette  in  his  sending  over  here  in  place  of  back,  but  it  has  since  disappear­ mouth,  and  the  ashes  about  the  beer.  It  doesn't  quite  take  The  Bessemer  Vic's  Bosun,  John  Nordstrom,  strikes  a  ed.  There  is  a  paragraph  on  this  ready  to  drop  off  into  what­ rile  place  of  beer,  but  you  can  serious  pose  for  the  shipboard  photographer.  card  that  says  something  like  ever  delicacy  he  might  be  pre­ get  quite  a  better  buzz­on  with  this:  If  you  must  sing  or  make  paring.  unnecessary  noises,  go  outside  '"'We  just  add  a  little  yeast  HIT  JACKPOT  forward  or  aft—and  let  loose.  and  sugar  to  it,  heat  it  on  the  I  just  completed  a  trip  to  istOVe  and  get  some  of  the  finest  OFFERS  CHANGE  France,  aboard  one  of  J.  Car­ wine  ever  brewed.  As  yeast  and  At  this  writing  I  am  on  the  ras'  glorified  Liberties,  and  we  sugar  are  scarce  over  here,  we  To  the  Editor:  a  dog  or  some  type. That's  right,  12­4  watch  and  if  we  get  the  found  steel  wool,  match  sticks  would  appreciate  it  verY  much  foc'sle  card  back  on  the  ships,  and  even  a  cigarette  butt  in  the  if  you  would  send  some  with  Did  you  ever  have  a  head­ I  said  a  dog.  I'd  like  to  make  an  amendment  bread  pudding.  I  prorriptly  told  the  next  shipment.  Thank  you*  ache?  Do  you  know  what  it  was  You  see  everyone  has  a  cer­ for  the  just­mentioned  para­ the  Steward  and  the  Chief  Cook  very  much  and  keep  the  juices  caused. by?  Well,  just  pull  off  tain  percentage  of  dog  blood  in  graph  to  read:  "If  you  must  aboiff  these  incidents.  As  we  all  his  body.  This  blood  does  not  coming  our  way.'  your  shoes  and  settle  back  while  circulate  with  the  regular  blood  sing  and  whistle,  go  aft  til  your  know,  steel  wool  is  strictly  pro­ "If  the. drys  would  learn  that  I  tell  you  why  you  have  head­ in  a  person's  body,  but  it  has  cap floats.  The  break  out  til  hibited  from  being  use.d  in  the  you  can't  beat,  either  nature  or  aches  and'What  causes  them.  your  heart's  content.  galley.  But  there  are  still  plenty  human  nature  as  evidenced  by  If  you  wiU  cast  an  eye  around  its  own  small  group,  which  cir­ And  another  one.  If  you  wish  of  Chief  Cooks  and  Stewards  culate  as  a  body.  this  letter,  they'd  become  a  lot  you,  you'll  probably  see  several  to  play  your  radio,  close  your  who  ignore  this.  wiser  than  they've  ever  been  people.  Now  take  a  good  look  This  dog  blood  is  exactly  foc'sle  door.  Don't  let  your  ship­ Another  good  point  is  that  the  what  causes  a  person  to  have  a  yet."  at  each  person  individually  and  headache.  It  tries  to  circulate  or  mates  suffer  from  the  heat  be­ Ship's  Delegate  and  Steward  Tobs  Beams  see  if  he  or  she  reminds  vou  of  mix  with  the  regular  blood  iii  cau.se  they  have  to  close  their  should  check  all  stores  and  pro­ your  body,  which  it  cannot  do  doors  to  get  some  sleep  because  visions  against  the  requisiticat  that  the  Chief  Steward  starts  under  any  condition.  Therefore  the  trip  on.  In  this  way  there  a  friction  is  set  up  by  these  two  Ready  For  Action  is  very  little  possibility  that­ the  types  of  blood  trying  to  mix.  crew  will  run  short  of  different  This  friction  changes  to  a  pres­.  items.  sure,  which  slowly  builds  up  and  Let  the  Steward  draw  up  his  CLIPPER  CREW  ASKS  IF ATTENDANCE  causes  extremely  severe  head­ menus  with  the  Chief  Cook  and  aches.^  •   IS REQUIRED AT SHIPBOARD  MEETINGS  also  the  Baker  so  that  a  variety  There  is  only  one  way  in  Nditor,  Question  Box:  of  meals  can  be  worked  out. And  which  a  person  can  overcome  last  but  not  least,  I  believe  that  1.  The  question  has  arisen  as  to  whether  men  off  watch  are  these  painful  experiences  and  the  Chief  Steward  should  be  required  to  attend  regular  shipboard  meetings.  If  these  men  are  that  is  to  close  his  eyes  for  a  around  the  galley,  either  at  required  to  attend  but  do  not  do  so,  what  action  can  be  taken?,  moment  and  try  to  relax.  Now  breakfast  or  supper  to  see  that  2.  Are  members  on  ships  that  pay  off  after  the  first  of  the  that  your  eyes  are  shut  try  to  his  menus  are  properly  carried  picture  blood  veins  before  your  eyes—you  have  to  try  to  picture  out.  Vic  Miorana  this  dog  blood  trying  to force  its  way  over  .the  regular  human  blood  in  your  body.  Antinous  Seafarers  Now­  if  you  will  .picture  the  Thanked  By  Albinski  dog  blood  passing  the  regular  human  blood  then  you  will  find  To  the  Editor:  that  your  aches  have  disappear­ My  wife  &nd  I wish  to express,  ed  after  the  dog  blood  passed  our  appreciation  and  thanks  to  the  human  blood.  the  former  crewniembers  of  the  Presently  aboard  an  SIU  Now  Ed,  don't  go  around  tell­ year  required  to  pay  the  current  year's'assessments,  or  is  there  ing  everyone  that  this is  the way  ship  at  sea.  James  K.  Rocks,  SS  Antinous  for  their  gracious  :&  9d­day  period  in  which  to  do  this?  SS  Alcoa  Clipper  to  get  rid  of  a  headache  because  is  a  veteran  of  World  War  I  and  timely  Christmas  offering  to  ^  .  ANSWER:  1.  AU  men  off  walch  must  attend  meetings,  they  might  not  believe  you  and  and  the  Mexican  border  cam­ us.  It  is  a  real  pleasure  to  sad  paign.  Like  his  son,  who  is  a  i unless,  of  course,  they  are  confined  to  their  bunks  by  illn^  they  will  think  you  are  crazy.  with  such  a fine  Brotherhood  crewmember  on  the  Alcoa  Pil­ Clyde  (Tex)  Sim  ^  Fhilure  to attend  the  meetings  can  result  In  charges^  SS  Binghamloa  Victory  grim.  Rocks  is  anxious  to  do  that  comes  to  your  aid  in  time  • :  2w  A  man  who  pays  off  after  the first  of  the  year  must  (Ed.  note;  We  won't  1«U  s  Ms  bit  in  the  present  emerg­ of  need.  the^current  year's  assessments  at  the first  payoff  in  the  Edward  J.  Albinski  ,  ency.  Beth ship  out of  Boston,  ^  ;  year.  Otherwise  h^  aufeunsdierily  goes^^i^  ;  • ouU  Brother Stamps  Approval On  Stewards Guide  Bea^ Lights Up  Over Juicy Note  To Dry Outfit  IK  Tex  Offers  Doggone  Theory  On  What  Causes  Headaches  Question  Box  I,;  if  r::.'­ •  �Page Ten  THE  SEAFARERS  LOG  IMgested  Minutes  Of  Shipboard  Meetings ^  Praises  Mobile  Catholic  Friday^ jKUwrif  28*­U51  Club  To  the  Editor:  Thore  is a  Catholic  Maritime  Club  here in  Mobile  whicb helps every nne on Jhe  beach.  I  was  just  wondering  if  the  seamen who hit  this port, or  any other port,  don't  think  It  would  be  proper.for  them  to  make  some .dcmations  towards  trying  to  h^p  a  place  that  gets no support  of  any kind.  The  Community  Chest,  the  Red  Cross  and  a  few  other  places  the  public  sup­ ports  by  donations  send  almost  every  one  to  this  Catholic  club.  It  is  a  shame  that  they  get  no  support  from  any  regular  donate  funds.  I  think  it,  would  be  a  good  idea  if  this was put  in  the  LOG  to  let  the  members know  this place  does  help a  sea­ man  who  is down  on his  luck.  They  donate  cards,  magazines,  have  free coffee  tWice a  day for men on the beach,  but  it's  hard  to  keep  that  up  if  there  are  no  funds  to  help  out.  Cpffee,  sugar  and  cream  must  be  bought,  as  are  the  stationery  and  stamps  you gel if  you  need  thm.  They  gave  the guys  on  the beach  a nice  turkey  dinner.  I  was  there,  as  I  have  been  on  the  beach  3  months  myself.  It  is  a  place  the  boys  get  clean  beds  for  $4.00  a  week.  It  is  the  only  place  in  Mobile  you  get  a  dean  bed  for  that  price,  so if  you can  put this in  the LOG  perhaps  they  might  get  a  little  help  from  some  of  the men  who have  been helped  by them.  M.  F.  MORRISON  {Continued  front  Page  7)  ing  called  and  all­ in  attendance  ear  about  fans  for  the  crew.  except  men  oa  watch  and  Chief  Motion  carried  to  investigate  de­ Cook,  who  claims  he  knows  all  lay  in  securing  cots  promised  about  Union  affairs  an(^oesn't  'several  trips  ago,  need  a  refresher  course.  Discus­ %  t  t.  sion  held  on  the  clarification  on  SOUTHERN  CITIES  (Southern  part  of  agreement  concerning  Trading),  Nov.  30  —  Chairman,  handling  of  stores.  Talk  on  the  Johnny  Bergeria;  Secretary,  Bob  general  agreement,  with  copies  Brown.  Crew  voted  thanks  to  passed  aroimd  for  personnel  to  Longshoremen  in  Chester  who  study.  Talk  on  the  stipulation  aided  in  successful  strike.  Pa­ clause  of  the  Cities  Service  con­ trolman  in  next  port  to  be  asked  tract.  to  look  into  mail  situation.  Jan. 8—Chairman,  Frank  Lam­ Dec. 27—Chairman,  Frank  Cal­ bert;  Secretary,  M.  Shockousky.  nan;  Secretary,  A.  Foster.  Dele­ Motion  carried  that  no  one  is  to  gates'  reports  accepted.  Stewards  sign  the  discharges  on  the  pay­ Delegate  recommended  that  pots  roll  while  the  ship  is  at  sea.  Mo­ and  pans  need  replacing.  Crew  tion  carried  that  meetings  be  requested  milk  three times  a day  held  on  Sunday  evenings,  with  while  in  port.  hours  staggered  so  all  ­watches  Editor's  note:  The  Catholic  Maritime  Club  of  Mobile  has  a  very fine  reputation  Jan. I—Chairman, Johnny  Ber­ would  attend  at  least  one  meet­ with  the  Mobile  Seaifarmrs,  as  it  has  with  anyone  who  has  ever  hit  that  port.  Sea­ geria; Secretary, Bob  Brown. Re­ ing.  Men  asked  to  observe  saU­ pair  list  discussed  and  approved.  ing  board  time.  Vote  of  thanks  farers,  incidentally,  will  probably  get  the  same  excellent  treatment  Brother  Morri­ Deck' Delegate  reported  dispute  given  Brother  Crane  for  the  fine  son  speaks  erf,  in  any  of  the  Catholic  Maritime  Clubs.  over  lowering  hatches.  Motion  job  he  is  doing  as  Ship's  Dele­ As  to  the  question  of  donations,  that,  of  course,  is  strictly  up  to  the  Individual,  carried  to  investigate  mattresses.  gate  and  Educational  Director.  as  the  SIR's  policy  is  not to  officially  endorse  any  welfare  organization,  whether  it  Jan.  7—Chairman,  Frank  Cal­ t.  t.  be a  reRg^us  one  or  seculnt.  nan: Secretary,  Bob  Brown.  Del­ FORT  HOSKINS  (Cities  Ser­ egates  reported  no  beefs,  except  vice),  Jan.  7—Chairman,  G.  E.  matter  of  lowering  hatches.  Mo­ Doty;  Secrietary, trank  Flanagan.  tion  carried  that a  sanitary  work  Ship's  Delegate  reported  that  schedule  be  worked  out.  New  new  mattresses had  been  distrib­ library  to  be  brought  aboard  in  uted  to  the  crewmembers  who  next  port.  ^  want  them.  All .men  cautioned  Jan.  19  —  Chairman,  Robert  on  the importance  of  being sober  Brown;  Secretary,  Joseph  Lewis.  at  the  payoff.  Motion  carried  to  who  wanted  to  get  higher  en­ reaucrats  to  agree  ­with  us—and  (Continued  from  Page  1)  Delegates  reported  no  beefs.  check  with  the  Organizers  and  Washington  between  the  coun­ dorsements.  they  didn't.  (By  bureaucrats  we  Crew  voted  to  oppose  any  move  see  if  120  quarts  of  milk  can  be  try's  maritime  unions,  and  the  The  unions stated  in their  pro­ are  definitely  not  referring  to  made  by  Chief  Engineer  to  fire  placed  on  this  ship  as  is  done  Maritime Administration, the im­ gram,  at  the  insistence  of  the  the  Maritime  Administration,  Wiper  in  next  port.  on  other  SlU­contracted  ships.  ions  made  it  dear  that  they  SIU: ..  which  has  not  commented  one  Deck  Delegate  reported  that  the  were  willing,  rea^  and  able  to  "In the  event  there is  a greatly  way  or  the  other.  We  mean  the  gang  has  been  called  out  twice  man  the  natio.­n's  merchant fleet  increased  need for  maritime  per­ minor  moguls,  who  want  to  get  without  the  alloted  stand­by  and to train  newcomers  into  the  sonnel  which  may  call  for  more  back  in  the  saddle  again.)  time  for  coffee.  industry  and  those  entry  ratings  men  than  the  Union  Hiring  Nor  did  we  expect  the  ship­ Halls  can  furnish,  the  Unions,  o­wners  to  agree  with  us.  And  Mzmagement  and  Government  they  didn't  What  they  want,  of  should  immediately  devise  a  course,  is  to create a  tremendotjS  t­  t.  t.  program  for  this  purpose  an4  pool  of  seamen,  so  that  they  ABIQUA  (Cities  ^rvice)—^Dec.  program,  the  unions  felt  thait  they  should  be  guided  by  the  might  (they  hope)  smash  the un­ (Continued  from  Page  1)  2&­;­Chaintian,  S.  Swienckosld;  may find  a  haven and  the  unions  they  should  not  and  could  not  following  basic  points:  ions  after  the  present  shindig  Secretary,  D.  Alt.  Delegates  re­ may  be  forced  to  accept  these  alter  their  position  as  outlined  "(a)  The  Union  Hiring  Halls  is  over.  ported  number  of  books and  per­ elements  from  the  manpower  in the!  jointly­drafted  policy  sub­ to  recruit  all  entry  ratings  need­ mits in  their  departments.  Stew­ pools.  mitted  to,  and  accepted  by,  the  ed  from  personnel  not  eligible  This  is  to  let  these  gentlemen  know  that  there  is  no  need  for  ards  Delegate  reported  a  little  The  program  offered  by  the  government  representatives  at  for  the  draft.  another  RMO—^that  if  they  SUCP  misunderstanding  by  the  Stew­ unions  is  a  sound  one,  and  in  the  previous  week's  meetings.  "(b)  An  upgrading  and  train­ ceed,  through  pressure,  in  .put­ ard  as  to  the  duties  of  a  depart­ no  way  injurious  to  the  ship­ Because  of  the  fact  that  the  ing  program  actually  carried  out  mental  delegate.  Matter  of  Wip­ owners.  Inasmuch  as  the  re­ tvro  groups  couldn't  agree  on  through increased  manning scales  ting  their  plan  across,  they  ar^  ers  working  on  stages  to  paint  sponsibility  for  carrying  out  any  the  issues  mentioned,  the  union  which, will  insure  a  supply  of  sacrificing  the  country's  welfare  while  ship  is  at  sea  to  be  refer­ program  lies  solely  with  the  representatives  suggested  that  competent  men  for.  key  ratings  for  their  own  selfish  interests.  red  to  the  Patrolman.  Discussion  Maritime  Administration  and  the  the  shipowners  draft  their  ob­ as  they  are  needed."  We  have  enough  men  a­\>ail­ on  Transportation  Rule.  Motion  proposed  National  Shipping  Au­ jections  to  the  union  proposals  able,  now  and  for  any  future  •   UNION  IS  READY  carried to donate $25  to the  Hank  thority,  and  inasmuch  as  Mari­ and  present  them  to  the  Ad­ contingency,  to  take  care  Of  the  lime  Administrator  Admiral  E.  Memorial  Fund.  The  Union  at  present  time  can  manning  and  training  end—and  Jan. 1—Chairman, Roy  Tallals­ L.  Cochrane  had  appraised  and  ministrator,  who  could  review  overnight  crew  any  number  of  if  any  of  these  gentlemen  have  MD;  Secretary,  H.  Crane.  Ship's  accepted  in  full  the  unions'  them  and  call  another  meeting  ships  ­with  capable^  experi^ced' any  doubts,  they  can  have  theia  Pelegate  reported  ship's  fund  as  Statement  of  Policy  as  a  sound  for  further  discussion.  men.  We  didn't  expect  the  bu­ dispelled  at  any  SIU  Hall.  standing  at  $20.98.  Motion  car­ ried  to  lower  payments  into  the  skip's  fund  from  $1  to  50  cents.  Motion  carried  to  ask  that  slop­ ehest  carry  sea  stores  cigarettes  "The  Machinist,"  organ  of  iho  AFL  International  Association  of  Machinists,  turns  the  tables on  those  politicians  on  foreign  trips^  Discusion  on  who are always  devising  new schemes  for  taking money  out  of  the working stifi's  pocket.  the  shortage  of  fruit.  Jan.  7—Chairman,  Crane;  Sec­ Why is  it when­someone  has  a  bright idea  about  how  the  Douglas  idea.  He  doesn't  apply  it  to everyone.  retary,  Crane.  Educational  meet­ to  stop  inflation  and  stabilize  the  nation's  economy,  it  If  it  is  just  and  reasonable  to  pay  wage  earners  for  SlU  Manpower  Pool  Answers  Recruiting,  Manning  Probients  IS­ Unions  Veto  Idea  Of  New  RMO  Carrying  An  Idea  To  Its  Logical  Conclusion  ^ t Draft Registrants  A8cG  District Headquarters  this week  reminded  zdl  dndt  registrants  to  keep  in  touch  with  their  local  draft  boards,  as  a  means  of  eliminating  possible  coxifusion  or  misim­ derstandings.  Before  shipping  out,  the  draft  registrants  should  in­ form  their  loczd  boards  of  the  name  of  their  ships  and  the companies  by  whom  they  are  em^ I  ycd.  If  possible,  registrants  should  also  tell  the  boards  the  approximate  duration  of  their  voyages.  Attention  to this  procedure  will  avoid  inconvenience  la­ ter  on.  generally  begins—and  ends—with  the  wage  earners'  pay  overtime  in  war  bonds,  why  isn't  k  just  and  reasonable  envelope?  to  pay  stockholders  their  dividends  in  war  bonds?  Cer­ Our  friend,  Senator  Paul  Douglas  (D.,  111.),  is  the  tainly,  stockholders  don't  need  their  dividends  any  more  latest  to offer  one  of  these  bright  ideas.  If  the  Associated  than  wage  earners  need  their  overtime  earnings.  Press  reports  him  accurately.  Senator  Douglas  has  pro­ That  would  take  care  of  labor  and  capital.  But, .  posed  a  program  to "pay  the  Nation's  workers  for  over­ what  about  the  farmers?  Certainly  they  would  want  to  time  in Government  bonds instead  of  cash."  share  in  this  sacrifice.  Why  doesn't  Senator  Douglas  sug­ The  Illinois  Senator  told  a  reporter  that  he  has  in  gest  4;hat  farmers  receive  their  Government  subsidies  in  mind  a  plan  under  which  employees  would  be  paid  at  the  form  of  war  bonds  instead  of  cash?  overtime rates  in Federal  bonds which  could not  be cashed  And, finally,  there are the Senators  and  Congressmen.  until  the  emergency  has  passed.  "Taking  that­'money  out  Certainly,  they  too would  want  to share  in  this  sacrifice.  of  circulation  not  only  would  reduce  the  danger  of  in­ We  suggest  that  the  Douglas  plan  be  tried  out  on  them  flation  but  would  provide  workers  with  a  comfortable  first.  Senators  and  Congressmei,  get  a  considerable  allow­;­ financial  cushion  against  possible  unemployment  after  ance  for  travel  expenses.  That  travel  allowance  could  be  this  crisis,"  he said.  paid  in  war  bonds  cashable  after  the  emergency.  This  Now,  don't  get  us  wrong.  There  is  nothing  wrong  would  not  only  keep  some  cash  out  of  circulation.  Hut  with  buying Government  Savings Bonds. We  think every­ also a number of  Senators and Congressmen. It might  also  one  ought  to  put'some  of  their  earnings  into  bonds  in  help  to,  increase  ihe, • dttenoauce at  both  branches  ­of  ..  times like  these.. And,  that's  just  what  seems  wrong  lisiith  Congress..  �Friday,  January  26,  19S1  THE  SEAFARERS  LOG  Paga  Elaran  Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief  '  BOSTON—Chairman,  B.  Law­ "aen.  S94;  Recording  Secretary,  R.  Lee,  47958:  Reading  Clerk,  H.  'Cashman,  40363.  Boston  minutes  of  January  3  accepted.  'Minutes  of  meetings  PORT  held  in  other  ports  read  and  ac­ c e p t e d.  Secretary­Treasurer's  Boston  weekly financial  reports  for  De­ New;  York.  cember  23,  30  read  and  accepted.  Philadelphia  'One  minute  of  silence  observed  Baltimore.....  Norfolk...  ior  members  lost  at  sea.  Savannah...  %  %  %  GALVESTON — C h a i r m a n,  Tampa  ­  Kaith  Alsop,  7311;  Recording  MobUe  New  Orleans  Secretary,  R.  Wilbum,  37739;  Reading  Clerk,  C.  Tannehiii.  Galveston.  West  Coast  25922.  Minutes  of  all  Branch  meetings  accepted  as  read.  Motions  car­ ried  to  concur  in  the  following  committee's  reports:  Tallying,  Headquarters  Reinstatement,  and  SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL Trial.  Motion  carried  to  donate  ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED sum  sought  by  the  Children's  3 7 18 Town  Foimdatioijis,  Inc.  Charges  85 123 327 read  and  referred  to  Trial  Com­ 14 60 mittee.  In  Headquarters  report,  17 51 34 146 it  was  reported  that  the  A&G  10 9 30 Secretary­Treasurer,  along  with  5 1 8 11 10 30 16 20 49 37 121 45 20 57 11 85 76 258 A&S Shaping  From  Jan.  3 To  Jan.  17  I  IM  I  i  REG.  DECK  REG.  ENG.  22  124  39  85  10  4  8  38  41  36  69  17  112  24  73  12  0  8  26  37  32  64  REG.  STWDS  12  76  22  67  4  1  6  43  61  21  50  TOTAL REG. 51 312 85 225 26 5 - 22 107 139 89 183 SHIPPED DECK 8 119 29 61 11 2 9 13 39 26 97 1,244 476  405  363  414 378 312 1,104 Headquarters  report  to  the  GRAND  TOTAL  membership  read  and  accepted,  as  were  the  minutes  of  meetings  New  Orleans,  and  said  that  cern  to  the  port  were  discussed.  was  discussion  on  the  SIU  sup­ other  SIU  officials,  was in  Wash­ ington  to  attend  the  conference  nothing  was  definite  yet  on  any  Adjourned  at  8:25  with  285  port  being  given  the  Retail  discussing  the  establishment  of  removals  from  the  boneyard.  He  members  present.  Clerks Union  in its  strike  against  an  emergency  set­up  in  mari­ reported  a  strike  in  the  ship  re­ the  Bargain  Comer.  »  »  »  time  should  a  conflict  develop.  pair  docks  which  is  getting  100  SAVANNAH  —  Chairmaii,  E.  X  ^  X'  Report  recommended  that  men  percent  SIU  support.  He  told  Tiiiey,  75;  Recording  Secreiuy,  NEW  YORK  —  Chairman.  E.  elected  to  office,  as  annoimced  the  members  that  ships  needing  J.  Parker,  20192;  Reading  Clerk,  Mooney,  46671;  Recording  Secre­ in  Tallying  Committee's  report,  repairs  would  have  to  have  the  W.  Morris,  21636.  tary,  Freddie  Stewart,  4935;  should  be  instated  at  once  in  work  done  elsewhere­  or  not  at  ,  Headquarters  report  and  Sec­ Reading  Clerk,  J. Arabasx,  29836.  accordance  with  precedent.  In  held  in  other  ports.  Tallying  all,  and  to  watch for  promises in  retary­Treasiu­er's  report  read  Branch  Agent  said  that  ship­ connection  with  v^dated  docu­ Committee's  report accepted.  Ag­ other  ports  of  having  the  work  and  accepted.­  Minutes  of  meet­ ping  and  business  in  New  York  ment  being  issued  to  seamen,'^  Mt's  report  accepted.  One  min­ done  when  in  New  Orleans.  He  ings  held  in  other  Branches read  were  moving  at  a  fast  clip,  with  a  result  of  the  presidential  se­ ite  of  silence  for  members  lost  reported  eight  payoffs  scheduled  and  approved.  Agent  reported  rated  men  getting  out  without  curity  order,  members  were  cau­ for  the  two  coming  weeks.  Bro­ that  shipping  had  been slow,  but  any  trouble.  Some  30  ships  had  tioned to  hold on  to their  present  at  sea.  ther  Johnny,  Johnston,  retiring  three  payoffs  were  expected  mo­ paid  off  in  the  past  two  weeks,  papers  when  applying  for  the  X  %  %  .  SAN  FRANCISCO—No  meet­ Patrolman,  spoke a  few words to  mentarily.  He  introduced  Agfent­ he  said.  He  advised  the  men  to  emergency  document.  Report  al­ ing  held  because  of  a  lack  of  a  the  members  and  thanked  them  elect  Ernest  Tilley  to  the  mem­ be  carefut  not  to  get  involved  so  discussed  a  work­permit  sys­ for  their  cooperation  during  the  bership,  and  asked  them  to  give  with  the  Coast  Guard,  which  is  tem  and  recommended  manner  quorum.  years  he  has  served  the  Union  him the  same cooperation  he had  again  back  in  full  strength.  He  in  which  it  should  be  operated.  ^  J,  BALTIMORE — C h ai r m an,  as  an  official.  Under  Good  and  received  during  the  past  year.  also  advised  aliens  to  get  their  Headquarters  said  that  as  a  re­ ^^Wiliiam  Rents,  26445; Recording  Welfare,  various subjects  of  con­ Under  Good  .and  Welfare  there  visas  as  quickly  as  possible.  sult  of  membership's  instruc­ 'Secretary,  G.  Masterson,  20297;  tions  at  last  meeting  on  archi­ "Reading  Clerk,  A.  Stansbury,  tect's  recommendations  for  new  4683.  building,  a  request for  additional  plans and  specifications  had  been  f  Anthony Pitura  took  the Union  issued.  Motion  carried  to  concur  dath  of  Obligatiotl.  Minutes  of  in  Headquarters  report.  Meeting  meetings  held  in  other  Branches  adjourned  at  7:30  PM,  with  756  read  and  accepted.  Headquarters  members  present.  financial  reports  and  report  to  the  membership  read  and  ap­ XXX  proved.  Motion  carried  to  refer  TAMPA—No  meeling  held  bs^  JACK  (SaUor)  DELANEY  ANTHONY  MACULATIS  WALTER  MARCUS  all  reqimsts  for  excuses  to  the  cause  of  a  lack  of  a  quorum.  Dispatcher.  Motion, carried  that  Write,  call  or  wire  Mrs.  Addie  The  receipts,  medal  and  eye  Write  to  your  wife:  Mrs.  Her­ XXX  Agent  Rents  be  instructed  to  Richardson, 522  N.  Mobile Street,  glasses,  which  you  left  aboard  mine  Marcus,  176­39  120  Avenue,  NORFOLK  —  ChairmaJL  Bat  have  the .  inside  of  the  Union  Crichton  Sta.,  Mobile,  Alabama.  ship,  have  been  brought  to  the  St.  Albans,  Long  Island,  New  Rees,  95;  Recording  Secretary.  J,  Hall  painted,  and  all  furniture  Phone:  7­7083.  New  York  Hall.  CaU  for  them  York.*  Bullock.  4747.  No  regular  meet­ and  dbairs  repaired  and  reup­ at the baggage  room, fourth fioor.  ing  held  because  of  a  lack  of  XXX  XXX  bolstered.  Meeting  adjourned  at  JOHN  C.  OVERTON  MELESKI  XXX.  a  quorum.  Special  meeting  held  8:05  with  375  members  present.  VANDER  VLIST  JOHN  GARBER  Your  sister,  Mrs.  Minnie  to  check  shipping  cards.  (Ex­Coe  Victory)  X  X  9^  This  Brother  is  now  in  the  Gumm,  Mims  Court,  HuntsviUe,  MOBILE—Chairman,  D.  Par­ i'Your  laundry  was  left  in  the  army and  is anxious to hear from  Alabama,  wishes  to  hear  from  ker,  160;  Recording  Secretary,  J.  Baggage  Room  of  New  York  friends  and  former  shipmates.  you.  .  Cairroll,  14;  Reading  Clerk,  R.  Hall:  Red  Brady."  XXX  His  address  is:  Ret.  John  Gar­ HAROLD  R.  BONNE  Jordan,  71.  •   ber,  US  52­008­365,  Co.  A,  516th  X  XXX  Airborne  Inf.  Rgt.,  Camp  Breck­ Get  in  touch  with' Frederick  H,  PEELER  Secretary­Treasurer's financial  R.  Graves,  220  Broadway,  New  report  and  Headquarters  report  Get  in  tobch  at  once  with  inridge,  Kentucky.  York  7,  New  York,  concerning  ^  ^  i  to  the  membership  read  and  ap­ Robert  F.  Doyle,  1  North  La  ^  your  case  against  Calmar  SS  LLOYD  E.  WARDEN  proved,  asi ­were  the  minutes  of  Salle  Street,  Chicago,  Illinois,  SS  ROBIN  WENTLEY  Company.  meetings  held in  other  iSranches.  concerning  an  accident  to  a  Please  get  in  touch  with  your  XXX  The  following  men  have  their  father,  1901  P i c h e r  Avenue,  Agent  Tanner's  report  accepted.  former  shipmate.  FRANCIS  P.  CORCORAN  inoculation  and  vaccination  slips  Missouri.  Communication  from  Headquar­ XXX  Get  in touch  with your mother.  at  NY  Hall.  They  can  get  them  EDWARD  STURKEN  ters concerning  the San Francisco  XXX  XXX  by  writing  or  calling  for  th^  LUCKY  SANTO  PENEBIANGO  Convention  call  read  and accept­ Pick  up  your  teeth  at  office  EDWARD  WAI  LUKE  at  51  Beaver  St.,  New  York  4,  ed.  Motion  carried  to  accept  of  J.  M.  Carras,  Inc.,  24  State  Get  in  touch  with  Ret.  John  Frederick  Travers,  305  Broad­ New  York:  Trial  Committee  and  Tallying  Street,  New  York  City.  B.  Di  Stefano,  US  56067001,  B  way,  New  York  7,  New  York,  Committee  reports.  Meeting  ad­ Battery,  63rd  AAA Gim  Bn,  Fort  needs  your  testimony  to  help  an  W.  J.  Anderson,  Prank  Bressi,  XXX  Henry  R.  Dombrowski,  W.  E.  journed  at  7:45  with  250  mem­ LOUIS  W.  BOREN  Bliss,  Texas.  injured  shipmate.  Harris,  Albert  Kamens,  M.  Ka­ bers  present.  XXX  Your  wife  wants  to. hear  from  XXX  minski,  H.  E.  Laird,  W.  MacDon­ NORLIN  M.  BERRY  X  X  you.  FRANK  RAKAS  ald,  Geo.  W.  Manning.  U  '  NEW  ORLEANS  —  Chairman.  Contact  George  E.  Keams,  Jr.,  Gret  in  touch ­with  Jerry  Pier­ X  X  X  N.  F.  F.  Neilsen,  Al Oromaner,  Johnny  Johnston,  53;  Recording  MAURICE  BERNSTEIN  106  County  Building,  Media,  one,  36  1st  St.,  Brooklyn.  Geo.  Andrew  Pease,  Roy  A.  t; i Seicretary,  Henry  Gerdes,  ,23362;  Contact  Robert  F.  Reynolds  Peimsylvania.  It  is  important.  XXX  Boston,  Thomas  M.  Reilly,  T.  Reading  Clerk,  Budc  Stephens,  in  San  Francisco.  He  is  holding  III XXX  WINSTON  FLATTS  Rezeveteb,  C.  Schartzer,  John  NICK  MUTIN  76,  Please  comifiunicate  with  your  Stringer,  E.  Tresnick,  John  R,  some  money  for  you.  mother  at  44  Foui'th  Street,  Al­ Webb.,  Contact  Morrell  Schwimer,  26  ,  New  Orleans  previous  minutes  Court  Street,  Brooklyn,  New  bertown,  British  Guiana.  JORGEN  JORGENSEN  M  r  and financial  reports  read  and  Discharges  for  the  following  XXX  approved.  Headquarters  report  to  Contact  your  wife,  Emily,  at  York;  phone:  Triangle  5­6264.  men!  are  at  Headquarters:  MANUEL  SANCHEZ  , the  membership  and  the  Secre­ 5011  Fourth  Avenue,  Brooklyn,  XXX  George  Fiance,  Manuel  Vigo,  i­..  Photos  you  submitted  to  the  Peter  Patrick,  John D.  Walker.  CHESTER  DELICOT  tary­Treasurer's financial  reports  New  York.  Get  in  touch  with  your,  draft  LOG  were  forwarded  to  you  at  read  and  accepted.  Minutes  of  the  Baltimore  Marine  Hospital,  WL'AVmi  MANNING  board.  meetings  held  in  other  ports  ac­ Crew,  SS  ANNISTON  CITY  but  have  been  returned  as  un­ cepted.  Agent  Williams  reported  Eugene  Kohl,  who  was  3rd  XXX  claimed.  You  can  pick  them  up  GEORGE  JAMES  BARON  Anyone  knowing  anything  shipping  as  being  in  good  shape  Engineer  on  the  SS  Angelina  in  Ir  1948,  is  anxious  to  return  the  Get  in  touch  with  :^our  draft  at  the  LOG  office.  about  the  injury  sustained  by  and  commended  two  ships,  the  \K  a­ Del  Campo  and  Del  Norte,  for  loan  you  made.  Write  him  at  board.  >  >  Jesse  C.  Laseter  on  October  31,  'X  X  X  RICHARD  R.  GAYESKA  5320  Sixth  '  Avenue,  Brooklyn,  1950,  at  Linton,  Oregon,  contact;  XXX  being  in  good  shape.  He  com­ THOMAS  BACON  GRINER  Write ­to  Charles  V.  Falls  at  New  York, .and  send  him  your  Robert  F.  Reynolds,  1303  Hobart  meaied  on  the  rumors  o£  more  State  House,  Boston,  Mass.  Please  contact  your  mother.  Building,  San  Francisc(^  Califi  address.  ships  being  put  into  operation  in  I  ,fi.  b  u.  �An  old  hand  with  the  camera.  W.  R.  Cameron,  Second  Cook  aboard  the  SS  Bienville,  is  just  as  much  at  ease  in  front  of  the  lens  as he  is behind  it. A  shipmzde  look  over  the camera  for  this  photo,  but  cameraman  Cameron  took  over  immediately  after.  His  shots  of  other  Bienville  Seafarers  appear  at  right  and  below.  AH  pics .were  taken  as  the  Waterman  vessel  made  her  intercoastal  run.  Cameron  mustered  a  few  of  the  Bienville's  Steward' Department  men  for  this  shot  on  deck.  From  left  to  right  are  P.  W.  Smith,  Galley  Utility; A. S. Parson,  Saloon Messman;  E. Henderson,  Passenger  Utility;  L.  Jordan,  Chief  Cook:  E.  Kitchen.  Crew  Pantryman;  C.  Jones,  Crew's  Mess^  man,  and  A,  Anderson,  Night  Cook  and  Baker.  The  Bienville,  which  sails  out  of  the  Port  of  Mobile,  is  a  good  ship,  Cameron  reports.  ^  W  f  •  fT? ••  '  ,  X  •   ^  K  ',  • *  *'  /  • :  i  ­ nr  ABO'VE—Coffee  time  is  picture­taking  time,  Cameron  says^  Relaxing  over  their  mugs of  java  at  left  side  of  table  (front  to  rear)  are  Gus  Key,  "Frenchy"  Mairtineau.  B.  Coyer  and  N.  .Newsome.  At  r^ht  are  G;  W.  Harris,  H.  (Skeets)  Lanier,  L.  Abbey  and  an  unidentified  erewmember.  'ii  '"'h­f  » I  •  '  LEFT—"Men  at  Work''  is the  way  C  capiittneii  &ii  y^4w  of  two  Bieimiio  De<dc  Gang  members.  Bosun  W  NeW­^  (Mty teok^­the  • camera square •  in  • the: •  eye,  as.  Deck;:  Maintenance  L. Abbey  continues  the  job  of  spUdng  eable,^ ^I  miim  � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource January 26, 1951 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XIII, No. 2 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: EX-PERMITS SLAPPED DOWN BY NY COURT GO AFTER YOUR RAT9ING NMU EYES WEST COAST, WOOS OPERATORS WITH CUT-RATE CONTRACTS SIU MANPOWER POOL ANSWERS RECRUITING, MANNING PROBLEMS NO ROOM FOR THEM KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN CITIES SERVICE BACK PAY COAST GUARD PROCEDURES FOR GETTING ENDORSEMENTS 'MARINER' TO BE CLASS NAME OF THE NEW MERCHANT SHIPS GETTING A SHIP IS NO PROBLEM FOR THE RATED MEN IN NEW YORK MACHINISTS AND TEAMSTERS WIN THEIR STRIKES IN NEW ORLEANS BLACK EAGLE LOSES 20-TON CRANE IN TUSSLE WITH TYPHOON QUESTION ON HOW TO RETIRE BOOK POPS UP AGAIN ROTARY SHIPPING SYSTEM TOPS OFF AGENDA AT ABIQUA'S UNION EDUCATIONAL MEETING BIENVILLE, SHERWOOD CAMERAMEN TURN TO Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/26/1951 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1951 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/418504ef9cdded43a2ba25c0f2ad7f03.pdf 498f41397bcfcfb8a3726a442c7a821b PDF Text Text NLRB  Puts  Crusher  On  OTMA's  Desperate  Bid  Per  Recognltien  Official Orgaiiy  Atlantic & Gulf  District, Seafarers International Union of  NA  ypL.  XII  NEW  YORK,  N.  Y„  FRIDAY.  JANUARY  27,  1950  No.  2  :  Ihmg  SlU  Job  Means  More  Jobs  For  Tbe  SHJ  Waterman  Steamship  Corporation  has  just  received  the  green  light  from  the  Maritime  Commission,  and 'will  attempt  1}  expand  Its  operations  In  the  coastal  and  intercoastal  trade.  If  Waterman  Is  successful,  it  will  mean  more  SlU­contracted  ships  In  service  and  more  jobs  for  Seafarers.  The  coastal  and  intercoastal  runs  are  the  toughest  in  the  business,  because  ships  not  only  compete  with  each  other  but  with  the  railroads  for  the  country's  freight  traffic.  For^that  reason,  all  crews  are  urged  td maintain  their  usual  efficiency  aboard  these  ships.  See  to  it  that  none  of  these  vessels  is  delayed  in  sailing  for  any  reason.  The National Labor Relations Board has issued  CTMA's  death  warrant!  In  a  letter  to  the  SlU^  CTMA and  Cities Service on January 19, the Wash­ ington office of  the National Labor Relations Board  denied  the  Cities  Service  sponsored  "union**  a  re­ view  of  its  request  for  certification  as  bargaining  agent for seamen on seven Cities Service ships. Thei  decision, in effect, means  the death  of  CTMA.  In  squelching  CTMA,  the  National  Labor  Re­ lations  Board  went  down  the  line  with  the  New  York  Regional  Director*s decision  to refuse CTMA  a  hearing  and  his  opinion  that*  probable  cause  exists  to  issue  19  letter  is  the  NLRB's  answer;  a  complaint  in  behalf  of  the  to  CTMA's  appeal.  SlXTs  charges  of  imfarr  labor  The  NLRB  order  rebuffing  CTMA's  attempt  to  gain  legal  practices  by  the  company.  The  NLRB  letter' pointed  spe­ recognition  coincides  with  earl­ These  vessels  work  under  the  best  conditions  in  maritime,  and  the  crews  are  cifically  to  the  unfair  labor  ier  NLRB  set­backs  given  Cities  backed  by  tbe  most  rigidly­enforced  contraci  in  the  Industry.  If  any  beefs  develop  charges  pending  against  the  em­ Service's  two  other  sponsored  at  sailing  time,  don't  hold  up  the  ship—^brlng  them  lo  the  attention  of  SIU  officials  ployer  and  to  the  SIU  claims  "unions,"  the  Unlicensed  Em­ that  the  company  violated  the  ployee's  Collective  Bargaining  at  the  next  SIU  port.  ^  • •  'Z­ Labor  Management  Act  in  at  Agency  of  Cities  Service  OK  Company  and  the  Americaft  least  two  instances:  Under  no  circumstances  are  these  vessels  to  be  delayed  or  forced  to  sail  short­ Tankermen's  Associa^n,  bofb  1—by  the  formation  of  a  com­v  of  which were  declared illegal hs|  handed.  pany  union,  and  court  orders.  The  two  unions  2—by  refusing  to  bargain  col­ were  created  to  fend  off  orgaz^  lectively  with  the  SIU  as  the  izing  drives  by  •   the  Natkmal  duly  certified  representative  of  Maritime  Union.  the  company's  tankermen.  To  the  SIU  and  the  men  aboard  the  company's  16  tank­ ers,  the  decision  removes  the  last  possible  legal  maneuver  by  Ailer  more  than  three  NEW YORK—Seven  more SIU­ \vergg  of  signing  are  several  who  through  their,  efficiency  both  the  company  and  CTMA^  years of  battling  through the  have  shown  the  operators  that  clearing  the  way  for  a  show­ contfacted  operators  have  sign­ iriajor  contracted  operators.  NLRB  and  the  courts,  the  ed  the  SIU  Welfare  Plan  and  Apart  from  meetings  with  the  it  pays  to  deal  with  SIU  crews,  down,  either  through  peaceful  showdown  with  Cities  Sov­ several  others  have  given  verbal  52  operators  to  bring  about  sign­ and  that  added  expenses  are  collective  bargaining  talks  or  a  iee  neazs.  The  near  future  assurance  they  .wiU  participate  ings  of  the  general  outline  of  more  than  made  up  by  efficient  tie­up  of  the  ships.  will  bring  to  a  climax  the  .1  W  k  in  the  program,  though  formal  the  Plan,  ^e  Negotiating  Com­ workmanship.  canqHdgB  waged  by  the  SIU  ELEVEN  DAYS  ; signing  hasn't  taken  place.  The  mittee  has  begun  conferences  on  The  9  shipowners  signed  earl­ to  bring  union  condhioiis  seven  new  companies  si^ed  specific  details  of  the  plan,  such  ier  are:  Waterman  Steamship  CTMA's  intervention  in  the  and  security  to  tbe  men  of  bring  to  16  the  total  number  of  as  the  typ^s  of  benefits,  the  Corporation,  A­  H.  Bull  Steam­ case  came  eleven  days  after  th^  the  Cities  Service  ships.  companies  agreeing  to  the ­ new  amounts.which  will  become  pay­ ship  Corporation,  Seas  Shipping  SIU  was  certified  as  the  repre­ The  full  story  of  ihe SIU's  pact,  which  calli^  for  employer  able  and  the  requirements  for  Company  (Rubin  Line),  Sea­ sentative  for  tankermen  aboard  efforts  to  organize  the  com­ nine  of  the  company's  tankers.  contributions  of  25  cents for  each  eligibility  and  the  manner  in  train  Lines,  Incorporated,  Con­ pany  and  the  company's  The  SIU  had  already  received  which  the  fund  will  be  admin­ struction  Aggregates,  Seatraders,  mart  for  each  day  worked.  stubborn refusal  to cooperate  certification  for  the  company's  Incorporated,  Cuba  Distilling  With  the  signirtg  of  the  orig­ istered.  other  seven  ships.  is  told  in  this  issue  of  the  inal  9  operators,  thfe  SIU  be­ .  According  to  present  plans,  ad­ Corporation,  South  Atlantic  LOG  in  a  special  section  came  the  first  maritime  union  ministration  of  the  Fund  will  be  Steamship  Company  and  Alcoa  On  December  13,  CTMA filed  a  petition  to  the  ­New  York  beginning  on  page  3.  on  the  Atlantic  and  Gulf  coasts  assumed "^by  a  three­man  com­ Steamship  Corporation.  Due  to  the  length  of  this  to  win  a  welfare  plan  paid  for  mittee,  one  representing  the  Un­ The  Negotiating  Committee  NLRB  asking  certification  for  ion,  one  for  the  operators  and  stated  that  the  '  membership  section,  the  LOG  regretfully  seven  i^ps,  those  won  in  1948  entirely  by  the  operators.  one  impartial  member.  This  pro­ would  be  kept  informed  of  all  had  to  omit  the  Brandt  by  the  SIU.  The  NLRB  three  ­!d­ At  developments  affecting  the  prog­ posed  committee  is  the  out­ "Xgenis'  reports.  But  they'll  days  later  rejected  the  petition,  past  two  weeks  a  good  deal  of  growth  of  the  union's  dpmand  ress  of  the  welfare  plan  negoti­ be  back  in  the  next  iasu^  but  gave  CTl^ ten  days  to  ap­ the  hesitancy  on  the  part  of  that  although  the  fund  would  be  ations  as  they  occurred.  peal  the  decision.  The  January  shipowners  has  evaporated,  .the  Negotiating  Committee  reported,  financed  etitirely  by  the  oper­ making  the  signing  of  others  but  ators,  it  is  to  be  jointly  admin­ a Tnatter  of  scheduling  meetings.  istered.  Those  signed  during the  past  Negotiations  for  an  employer­ two  weeks  are:  Mississippi  Ship­ paid  "Welfare  Plan  first  began  Seamen  employed  on  Ameri­ tions  of  the  form.  Officers  and  to tiie  C^sus  Bureau  in  'Wash­ ping  Company,  Ponce  Cemoit  on  December. 2,  when  a  joint  can flag  merchant  ships  will  be  crewmen  of  merchant  vessels  in  ington  for  tabulation.  Corporation,  Oro  Navigation  meeting  of  the  SIU  and  the  included  in  the  1950  Population  American  ports on  that  date  will  Fishing  vessels  and  craft  ply­ Company, Carras Steamship (^m­ shipowners  was  held  in  New  Census  even  though  their  ves­ answer  the  complete list  of  ques­ York.  At  that  meeting  the  Union  ing  the  inland  waters  other  thgw  p'any,  Standard  Steamship  Com­ sels  are  on  the  high  seas  or  in  tions..  presented  the  shipowners  with  the  Great  Lakes  will  not  receive  pany,  Strathmore  Steamship  foreign  ports.  Officials  of  the  Census  Bureau  the  questionnaires.  Their  officers  its  proposal,  which  was  to  go  Company  and  Dolphin  Steamship  into  effect  on  J^inuary  1.  In  The  Bureau  of  the  Census,  have  stres^  the  fact  that  an­ and  crews  will  be  counted  at  Company.  contracts  signed  to  date  the  em­ with  the  cooperation  of  the  swers  given  in  the  questionnaire  their  shore  lodgings  by  the  ai>­ Among  those  who  are  on  the  ployers  have  all  agreed  to  begin  maritime  unions  and  the  ship,  will  be  used  only  for  the  pur­ propriate  local  census  taker.  operators,  will  provide  person­ poses  intended—^that  is,  to  count  In  general,  the  type  of  ques­ payments  as  of  January  1.  Following  the  initial  meeting,  nel  of  all  merchant  vessels  ply­ the  population  of  the  United  tions  to  be  asked  of  merchant  the  SIU  Negotiating  Committee  ing  the  high  seasj  coastal  waters  States.  ship persormel  will  be  limited  to  Answers  given  by  seamen  are  citizenship,  age,  marital  statusi,  met  with  individual  operators,  and  the  Great  Lakes  with  short­ Don't depend on ggesees or  breaking  the  ice  early  this month  form  questionnaires  to  be filled  to be  kept  in strictest  confidence,  .armed  forces  service,  occupa­ rumors.  Before  going' ashore,  when  9  operators  agreed  to  the  out  on  April  1,  1950.  and  caimot  be  used  for  purposes  tion,  employment,  education,  take  a  look  at  the  sailing  proposed  set­up.  To  prevent  the  job  of filling  of  taxation,  investigatibn,  or  reg­ salaries  and  wages.  board  so  you'll  know  when  The  calling  together  of  the  out  questionnaires  from  being  ulation.  Arrangements  have  been made  your  ship  is  scheduled  to  operators  for  the  purpose  of  a  irksome,  the  Census  Bureau  has  The  Seamen's  Census  forms  by  the  Census  Bureau  and  the.  leave  port.  If  the time  is not  welfare  plan  during  the  life  of  prepared  a  form  containing  only  are  equipped  with  gummed  Maritime  Commission  to  have  posted,  ask  the  Delegates  to  the  SIU's  two­year  contract  was  26  questions,  most  of  which  can  edges,  and  will  be  sealed  by  in­ the  questionnaire  forms  placed  find  out  the  correct  depar­ made  possible  by  the  exclusive  be  answered  by  check  marks.  dividuals  after filling  them  out,  in  the  hands  of  Masters  of  the  lure  time  from  the  Mate.  SIU  provision  allowing  the  con­ Thus  only  a  few  minutes  time  just  as  an  envelope  is  sealed  for  ships  by  April  1,  whether  the  In  any  event,  don't  leave  tract  to  be  reopened  for  the  need  be  taken  by  any  cx­ew­ mailing.  ship  is  at  hcnne  or  abroad.  Th'ey  will  then  be  returned  to  The  forms  will  be  mailed  out  the  ship  until  you  know  discussion  of  wages  at  any  time.  member  in  answering  his  ques­ the  Master  of  the  ship  who  will  in ample  time  to­be available  on  In ' reporting  on  tlie  success  tioimaire.  when  you're  due  back  Personnel  of  vessels  at  sea  or  mail  them  to the  ship's  operator.  a  vessel,  whether  the  vessel  is  aboard.  Youll  save  yourself  to  date,  the  Negotiating  Com­ and  your  shipmates  a  lot  of  mittee  noted  that  the  reason  the  in  foreign  ports  on  April  1,  The­  latter  will  forward  the  re­ imderway  to  port,  at  a  foreign  ircTjble  by checking  with the  shipownoi­s  have  offered  no  ma­ when  the  Census  of  Population  ports to the Census  Bureau. They  port  or  United  States  malT>laT»d  jor  opposition  to  the  plan  is  td  will  be  taken,  are  required  to  will  not  be  opened,  after  being  harbor,  or  in  a  US  territory  op]  proper  sourceso  be  credited  to  the  SIU  crews.  answer  ortiy  tlie first  nine  ques­ sealed,  UTiiU  they  are  returned  island  poaaessioa.  I'  §:  Seven  More  Sip  Welfare  Plan;  Others  Indicate  Full  Agreement  Cities Senrlee Stwy  Ceasffs  Bureau  To  Count  Soumon  On  Ships  Check  Sailing Time  �t^age  Two  ,  ­.T(.  ­•  • THE  SEIFARERS  LOG  Fridaf, January  27. 1850  ­ • • to.  SEAFARERS  LOG  Published  Every  Other Week  by  the  SEAFARERS  INTERNATIONAL  UNION  OF  NORTH  AMERICA  . Atlantic and Gulf  llistrict  Afiilialed  with  the  American  Federation  of  Labor  At  51  Beaver  Street,  New  York  4,  N. Y.  HAnover  2­2784  Reentered  as  second  class  matter  August  2,  1949,  at  the  Post  Office  in  New  York,  N.Y.,  under  the  Act  of  August  24,  1912.  267  A  House  Divided  For  some  mysterious  reason,  the  Marine  Division  of  the  Cities  Service  Oil  Company  refuses  to  recognize  the  Union  of  its  employee's  choice  and  sit  down  with  it  in  collective  bargaining  negotiations.  We  say  "mysterious  reason"  because  other  subsidiar­ ies of  Cities Service,  like  its  refinery  division  and  its  util­ :  ity sections, long ago  recognized  the  principle of  collective  ?  jsargaining  and  therefore  enjoy  amicable  labor  relations.  In  view  of  the  fact  that  vast  numbers  of  Cities  Ser­ <  vice  employees  throughout  this  sprawling,  giant  corpora­ tion  are  covered  by  union  contracts,  arrived  at  through  I man­to­man  negotiations  across  the  conference  table,  the  Marine Division's  archaic  tactics apparently  do not  appear  to  be  the  policy  of  the  parent  company.  With  seemingly  fanatical  stubborness,  the  Marine  .  Division  has  rejected  the demands of  its seapien  for  recog­ :  nition  as  a  unit. The  big  question  is  "Why?"  All  we  can  do  is  ask  it.  The  answer  should  be  sup­ plied  by  the  Cities  Service  Oil  Company,  which  is  facing  ;  the  consequences  of  the  unrealistic  policy  laid  down  by  one  of  its subsidiaries.  The  Marine  Division  of „the  Cities  Service  Oil  Com­ pany does  not  have  a  solitary  support  for  its stand  in  op­ ^  position  to  the  wishes  of  its  employees,  who  twice  voted  overwhelmingly  for  respresentation  by  the  Atlantic  and  Gulf" District  of  the  Seafarers  International  Union,  Nor  can  it  legally  or  otherwise  deny  its  Obligation  to  bargain  collectively  with  the  Union  which  has  been  awarded^, bar­ gaining rights  for  the  tanker  fleet.  The  Congress  of  the  United  States  enacted  a  law  to  govern  labor­management  relations.  Whether  Cities  Ser­ yice likes it or  not, it should  recognize that  it is not exempt  from  the provisions  of  the labor  law  that other sections  of  industry abide  by.  Without  a  legal  leg  to  stand  on,  and  this  incapacity  ^ven  the  most  hardened  labor­hater  in  the company's Ma­ "  rine Division  must  admit. Cities  Service  is  precipitating  a  situation  that  would  be  a  distinct  disservice  to  its  own  stockholders  and  the  public.  A  strike  against  the  company  would  naturally  have  far­reaching  effect.  The  Union  would  prefer  to  resolve  the  situation  peaceably,  in  collective  bargaining  confer­ ences.  •  But  so  far  the  Marine  Division  has  shut  the  door  on  any. such  conferences.  The  SIU  has  complied  with  every  legal  requirement  necessary  for. obtaining  a  contract.  Or­ ganized  labor, the Seafarers included,  always refrains  from  using  the strike  weapon, except  as  a  last  resort.  Certainly  the  Union  has  demonstrated  a  far  greater  public  consciousness  than  the  company  has.  If  the  Marine  Division  of  CS  has  a  public  conscious­ ness, and  if  it has any respect  for the  nation's laws,  it cer­ [i£  tainly has shown  no evidence  of  them.  ^  g  There  is  something mighty  strange  about  the  actions  this subsidiary of  utility empire  that otherwise  Seems  to  go  for  good  labor  relations.  Maybe  if  it  were  jerked  out  of  the dark  alley it  appears  to  be operating  in, everybody  would  understand  how  tXOTie.  Seafarers Members Now  In The  Marine  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J. P. FARRELL  A.  MAUFFRAY  A. T.  MOLAN  i  ' J. J. O'CONNOR  N.  I. WEST  W. GENTY  •  •  " F^'DrwALL^^.,  P.  L.  RAY  'CLYDE I.ASETEE .  �mmsfMitefaam  TBE  SEAFAmBBS  tac  rOy.  •  P age  TIUM  HOWOIte COMMNV DFFfES TNT  Brief  History  Of  Organizing  Campaign  Certification  of  the  SIU  as  The  NLRB  in  this  instance  collective  bargaining  agent  for  For  more  ihaa  three  years,  tho  Marine  men now have charges  of  unfair  labor  prac­ agreed  with  the  company's  posi­ xiine  Cities  Service  ships  Dec.  2  tion  and  refused  to  reverse  its  1949,  coupled  with  the  award  Division  of  the  Cities  Service  Oil  Company  tices on file  against  the  company.  peculiar  decision.  The  Union  The  SIU  has  withstood  every  protracted  immediately  petitioned  for  rec­ earlier  of  the  company's  seven  has  fought  to  deny  soamon  aboard  its  ves­ legid  maneuver  of  the  company  and  its  ognition  on  the  nine  unvoted  c^er  ships,  brought  closer  the  end of  the  SIU's three­year  drive  sels  iheir  legally­guaranteed  right  to  jeto  iHegithnate  front  —  the  company  "union  ships  which  were  as  overwhelm­ to  organize  the  seamen  of  the  a  union  of  their  choice  for  collective  bar­ known  as  CTMA—and  has  been  certified  as  ingly  pro­SIU  as  the  balance  of  Cities  Service  tanker  fleet.  gaining  purposes.  Despite  two  National  La­ bargaining  agent  for  the  entire  CS  fleet.  the fleet;  But  there  was  little  question  but  what  the  company  )  The recent  NLBB  award  ruled  For  some  strange  reason  the  CS  Marine  would  force  an  election  order,  the  SIU  winner  in  an  election  bor  Relations  Board  elections  in  the  fleet,  held  in  February ,  and  March  the  company  has  refused  ta recognize  Itoe  Division  still  refuses  to  coniply  with  Sec­ then  stall  the  voting  off  as  long  of  last  year,  in  which  the  SIU  CS  tankermen's  overwhebniitg  ^slre  to  tion  8  (a)  (5)  of  the  Labor­Msnagement  Re­ as  possible.  polled  89  percent  of  the  total  lations Act  and bargain collectively  with  the  At  the  end  of  June,  the  Union  vote,  and  disallowed  19  objec­ have  the  SIU  represent  them.  The  company  representative  of  its  employees.  Other  svib­ moved  again,  asking  that  the  t!  tions  made  by  the  company  to  has  employed  every  fom' of  subterfuge  to  sidiaries of  the Cities Service Company  have  NLRB  conduct a  bargaining elec­ #he  conduct  of  the  balloting.  halt  pro­Union  sentiment  among  the  men,  amicable  contractual  relations  with  organiz­ tion  on  the  nine  unvoted  ships,  the  Cities  Service  company  hav­ MAJOH  PRASE  ENDS  to  stall  the  legal  machinery  that  would  ed  labor,  which  puts  the  Marine  Division's  ing  managed  to  stall  for  time  |  Government  recognition  of  the  bring  certification of  the  SlU,^ and to  evade  position  at  variance  with  company  policy.  through  seven  and  a  half  long  Snr  as  representative  of  the  its  obligation  to  enter  contract  negotiations.  With  the  Cities  Service  anti­union  story  months.  Cities  Service  tankermen  brings  Unable  to  smash  the  tlnimi preference  oi  ^proadiing  a  climax,  this  history  of  the  OBSTACLE  COURSE  to  a  plose  a  major  phase  of­the  its  men,,  the  company  mnbazked  on  a  cam­ case  has  been  prepared  to  acquaint  SIU  NLRB's  activi^  in  ^ case,  After  an  informal  hearing  first  enlisted" when  the  SIU  pe­ paign  of  intimidation  and  mass firings.  As  mMaberslfip  and  their  fellow  trade  unlon­ early  in  July,  the  NLRB  an­ throughout  the  nation,  with  the  facts.  nounced  that  the  voting  unit  in  titiened  for  an  election  in  July  a  result,  more  than  25fi  Cifles  Service  sea­ of  1947.  The  entered  the  such  an  election  should  include  . natter  nine  months  after  the  "All  unlicensed  personnel  on  SIU—holding  pledge  cards  from  maneuver  in  which  a  large  case  the  year  before,  the  Board  eight  ships  had  been  in  the fleet  board  vessels  owned  or  operated  a fiiajority  ofthe  seamgh  in  the  number  of  crewmembers  were  certified fe«  SIU  as  bargaining  when  the  voting rader  went  out,  by  the marine  division  including  fleet—^had  requested  the  com­ replaced,  leaving  eidy  seven  el­ agent  for  the  seven  ships which  the  SIU  demonstrated.  Seven  of  deck,  engine  and  stewards,  ex­ had. actoally  been  voted,  but  not  these  had  been  voted,  and  eight  cluding  radio  operators,  pursers  psBy  to  reeo^nze  it as ccdlectlve  igible  men  aboard.  bargaining  agent  mi  October  26,  The  Ltme  Jack,  which  was  an  for  the  Lone  Jack  wtoch  had  new  ships  had  been  acquired  and  unlicensed  personnel  aboard  charter  in the  Pacific,, never  was  been  in  foreign  waters .through­ during  the  voting  period,  the  those  vessels  of  which the Union  1946.  out ^the  voting  period,  and  not  Union  showed,  adding  that  par­ has  been  certified by  the  NLRB." .  rr  In  the  ensuing  three  years  the  voted  in  that  election.  for  the  eight  iiew  ships  whidh  tial  c«*tification  created  a  house  company' has  held  firm  in  its  TIME  STALL  '  divided,  in  which  the  employers  After  this  preliminary  meeting; i;!!  the company  had acquired.  opposition  to  the  SIU  through  could  play  one  set  of  ships  the  Cities  Seiwice  company I  various  legal  stalls,  the  inter­ The  cfempany  demanded  that  ThiSf  meant feat  nine  ships  found  another  gimmick  under  against  another.  :.S  jection  of  a  company­sporisored  the"  NLRB  extend  the  election  were  not  certified.  And  this  in  uhion  and  the  entrance  of  the  time  75  more  days  for tiie  Lone  turn  meant  many  other  things.  National  Maritime  Union,  both  Jack to  vote, and  that the NLRB  It  meant,  to  sight  an  extreme  directly  and  indirectly,  in  its  revise  its  procedure  for  •   c<m­ possibility,  that  Cities  Sei*vice  ducting ^ecttons., Other  demands  could  sell  the  seven  certified  maneuvers.  Following  the  company's  re­ made  would  have  nullified  the  ships;  replace ­  them  with  seven  ejection of  the SIU's  letter  asking  electuui.  The  NLRB  turned  the  more  and  say  "Phooey". to  the  .sscognition,  the  first  obstacle  company  down  and  ordered  the  Union.  to  face  the  SIU  was  provided  by  votes  to  be  counted.  REPEAT  BATTLE  the  NMU,  when  it  filed  charges  On  February  9,  the  vote  was  . of\ unfair  labor  practices  against  announced,  giving  the  SIU  more  The  order  also  meant  that  the  the company.  The NMU's charges  than  83  percent  oi fee  men  elig­ men  on  the  nine  un­certified  were  based  on  an  election  won  ible to  .  vote.  Certification  for  ships  Would  have  to  go  through  to  1938,  though  the  NMU  had  the  entire fiieet  was  expected to  the  enfee  process  their  Brothers  TO'ver exercised  its  certification  follow  swiftly,  but  the  company  on  the  ­certified  ships  had  ex­ .and  the  Cities  Service  fleet  was  came  up  with  a  gimmick  that  perienced.  jrecognized  as  being  unorganized  forced  the  second  bargaining  .when  the  SIU  commenced  its  election,  although  it  failed  to  Meaqwhile,  the  SIU  protested.  When  the SIU  was certified  on  drive.  block  certification  for  the  ships  Isthmian  ships,  SIU  organizers  voted.  The  gimmick  was  in  the  pointed  out,  all  the ships  owned  NMU  BtlLED  OUT  form  of  eight  new  ships.  But  or  operated  by  Isthmian  became  The  NMU's  charges  were  "before*  the  question  of  the  new  squashed  in  hearings  before  the.  bottoms  came  up,  the  company  part  and parcel  of  the bargaining  NLRB  in  July,  1947,  and  the  protested  the  election  results.  unit.  Yet,  during  the  voting  period,  Isthmian  had  both  ac­ way,  cleared  for  an  election  A  month  was  consumed  while  quired  and  gotten  rid  of  a . num­ order.  the  company  and  the  NLRB  ber  of  ships.  On October  20,  1947,  the  Board  batted  back­and  forth  objections  ordered  an  election  in  the  eight  HOUSE  DIVIDED  sbtos  the  company  then  ow^d,  and  exceptions  tq  the  objections,  the  voting  to  ba  completed  with­ at' the  end  of  which  the  New  The  Union  filed  a  brief  with  Two  pro­SIU  victims  of  the  Cities  Service  policy  of  out­ in  30  days.  On  November  20,  York  Regional  Director  of  the  fee  NLRB  petitioning  the  Board  NLRB  recommended  to  the  Na­ right  dismissal  of  those  protesting  intolerable  shipboard  con­ to  amend  its  certification  order  .when  the  voting  period  expired,  tional  Board  that fee  SIU  be  ditions  display  evidence  of  their  satisfactory  job  performances.  by  including  all  unlicensed  per­ aU  but  two  of  .the  ships  were  certified  for  the  searoen­in  the  Lowell  Kelley  (right),  AB,  and  Richard  Broomhead,  AB.  show  sonnel  in  the  bargaining­unit  as  voted,  these  being  the  French  voting  unit.  a  total  of  more  than  40  discharges  from  the  Bsnts  Fort,  and  it  had  done  in  the Isthmian  case.  Creek  and  the  Lone  Jack.  their  CTMA  membership  books.which  like  all  CS  seamen,  Essentially,  the  situation  was  the  It  was  May  24.  before  the  The  voting  period  was  extend­ they  were  forced  to  pay  for  in order  to  stay  aboard  the  ship*  NLRB  issued  its  certification  or­ same.  ed 00 days,  then another  10  days,  to  enable  the  French  Creek  to  der.  And  it  struck  the SIU  like a  Cities  Service  had  11  vessels  Nevertheless,  they  were  fired  on  Dec.  27.  1949.  They're  now  when  the  Union first  petitioned  ^^ing  aboard  SJU­coptracted  vessels,  where  they  are  assured  wte  in  Philadelphia.  The  ship  bonfesfaeil.  In a ruling which shattered the  for  an  election.  It  had  disposed  of  union  working  conditions and  job  security—things  that  the  iWas  eventually  voted  in  Jack­ ' sonyille,  followiifg  a  ­  company  precedent  set  in  the  Isthrpjan  of  some  and  acquired  others  and  company­dominated  CTMA  cannot give.  ­fe'  �V  Four  THE  SEAFARERS  LOG  Fridays,  Janunry  27«  but  recovered  from  the  was  not  representative,  and  try  organizer  for  CTMA  who  was  itioned  the  NLRB  in  behalf  of  iiie  authority  of  the  Taft­Hart­ blow, /,  .ley  Act,  whose  hidden  dangers  shock  long  enough  to  state  that  to  have  the  result  thrown  out  exposed  in  the  LCXJ  as  a  Cities  CTMA  asking  certification  for  were  only  just  becoming  appar­ the  company  would  cooperate  if  The  Board  apparently  agreed  Service  frent  man.  the  men  on  seven  of  the  com­ ent to  organized  labor.  Under  the  voting  were  put  off  until  with  this  point  of  view,  as  vot­ The^  injunction  was  thrown  pany's  ships,  but  their  request  the  law,  the  company  cls^ed.  February  23.  *•   ing  was  ordered  to  begin  Feb­ out  and  the  ballots  coimted  on  was  short  lived.  Three  days later  Stewards,  Bosuns,  Pmnpmen ant  The  Board  turned  this  down.  ruary  20.  On  that  date  crews  April  22.  The  SIU  swung  89  the  NLRB  answered  a  flat  "no."  Machinists  were  supervisors,  ant  The  Board  also  rejected  a  com­ trooped  off  their  ships  and  off  percent  of  the  total  votes  cast.  CTMA  immeliately  seized  on  i  could  not  vote  in  a  bargaining  pany  proposal  that  all  voting  be  company property  to areas  where  At  the  time  the  votes  were  tal­ the  NLRB  provision  allowing  election  conducted  by  the  BoartL  done  between  Boston  and  Balti­ the  NLRB  supervised  the  poll.  lied  the  company  was  giveii  five  them  to  request  a  review  of  the  Two  dajrs  later,  with  six  ships  days  to  file  objections,  if  any.  decision.  The  national  office  of  At  the  end  of  August  and  more  N  voted,  the  company­  went  into  On  the  fifth  day  the  coippany  the  NLRB  made  short  work  of  s^through  the  early  weeks  of  Sep­ SLICK  SWITCH  Federal  Court  and  obtained  a  filed  IS  objections,  aUeging  that  the  CTMA's  case,  issuing  on  Jan­ tember,  sct»­es  of  seamen  v^ho  What  the  company  was  up to  temporary  injunction  halting  the  the  conduct  of  the  election  by  uary  17  a  denial  of  the  company  had  sailed  in  th^  disputed  rat­ ings  oa  Cities  Service  ships  ap­ seemed  clear  enough  to  the  election.  At  a  hearing  two  days  the  NLRB  was  "arbitrary,  cap­ unioi.­.'s  request  and  at  thi?  same  time  pointing  out  that  the  .SIU  peared  before  the  NLRB  in  New  SIU.  Eight  Cities  Service  ships  later,  the  injunction  Was  modi­ ricious,  illegal  and  void."  was  the  Union  representing.  FINAL  ORDER  York  to  demonstrate  that  they  were  due  to  hit  American 'ports  fied  and  Voting  was  resumed.  were  not  supervisors  within  the  over the week­end. Some  of  these  The  final  baUoting  came  in  early  It  took  the  National  Labor  Cities  Service  employees.  The  • oeening of  the  Taft­Hartley  Act.  were  to  run  into  Gulf  ports.  April,  when  the  Government  Relations  Board  ­almost  eight  NLRB  action  closed  .the  final  Meanwhile,  to keep  the  ball  roll­ Tuesday,  February  22  would  be  Camp  voted  by  mail  from'Mon­ months  to  deny  the  company's  possible  avenue  for  intervention  objections  and  certify  the  SIU  by  the  CTMA  and  stymied  the  ing. the  Union  was  making  an  a  holiday.  It  was  entirely  pos­ tevideo,  Uruguay.  ^ort  to  induce  the  company  to  sible  for  the  company  to fce  the  Before  the  votes  could  be  as  collective  bargaining  .  agent  company's  last  hope  for  thwart­ negotiate  a  contract  for  the  crews,  sign  on  new  men  and  get  counted  Cities  Service  was  in  for  the  men  on  the  remaining  ing  the  SIU  drive.  tie ships  out  before  the  election  court  again.  This  time  12  CTMA  nine  ships,  but  finaUy,  on  De­ With  certification  covering  16  seven  certified  vessels.  Both Union and  company  were  deadline.  The  follow­up  on  this  'members"  secured  ^ temporary  cember  2,  the  certification  order  ships  in  its  hip  pocket,  the  SIU  has  requested  the  company to  suppjsed  to file  briefs  on  the  would  come  when  the  voting  injimetion  withholding  vote  tal­ was  handed  down.  laurgaining  unit  issue  with  the  eventually  took  place  with  only  ying  on  the  grounds  that  they  With  the  announced  certifica­ sit  down  and  begin  collective  handful  of  eligible  men  lad  received  no  notice  of  the  tion,  Cities  Service  was  ready  bargaining  talks.  To  date  the  NLRB  within  seven  days  after  aboard,  which  could  bring  a  election.  Among  the  petitioners  with  another  delaying  action.  company  has  not  replied  to  the  "the  hearings  ended.  This  gaVe  company  protest  that  the  vote  was  David  Furman,  principal  The  Cities  Service  attorneys  pet­ Union's  request.  the  company  the  opportiuiity  it  wanted  to  stall  things  along  for  another  six  weeks.  The  company  lawyor  wrangled  two  extensions,  the  second  one  imtil  October  29.  Cities  Service  Spawns  CTMA  COMPANY  UNION  '  By  this  time,  the  Cities  Serv­ The  recent  unsuccessful  effort  ice lawyer had  thought  of  a new  of  the  Cities  Service­dominated  In  ihe  dozen  or  so  years  that  the  Cities  Service  seamen  and  to  delay  their  repre­ trick,  a  company  imion.  It  was  company  "union"  to  get  an  elec­ Service  Oil  Company  has  fought  to  smash  saltation  by  the  SIU.  In  both  of  these  ob­ too  late  for  him  to  get  a  second  tion  on  ships  for  which  the  SIU  imion  on  the  ballot  in  any  elec­ has  been  certified  as  collective  efforts  of  its  seamen  to  organise  for  col­ jectives,  the  company  has  failed 'miserably.  tion,  but  he  apparently  thought  bargaining  agent  furtlier  proves  lective  bargaining  purposes,  one,of  its  prin­ The  SIU  has  effectively  and  unceasln'gly  that,  if  Cities  Service  seamen  the. intent  behind  the  company's  could  be  lured  by  extravagant  move  when  it  set  up  the  Citco  cipal  weapons  has  been  the  nauseating  de­ exposed  the  phony  and  deceitful  character  promises  into  supporting  a  com­ Tanker  Men's  Association  vice known as the "company  union." During  of  CTMA  and" those  behind  it  from  the  pany  union,  they  would  vote  to  (CTMA)  back  in  October,  1948.  the  National  Maritime  Union's  unsuccessful  start.  Except  for  the  paid  szooges.  few  CS  reject  the  SIU.  Moreover,  any­ organizing  campaign,  the  company  created  body  who  failed  to  join  could  For  on  October,  1948,  the birth  and  fostered  two  phony  "unions"—the  Un­ men  were  taken in  by CTMA's  dirty  tactics.  date  of  CTMA,  the  SIU  had  al­ be  blacklisted.  No  matter  how  sweetly  CTMA  propaganda­ ready  been  certified  as  agent  licensed  Employees'  Collective  Bargaining  was  presented,  the  stench  of  the  company's  The new organization  was call­ for  the  first  seven  CS  ships,  and  ed  the  dtco  Tanker  Men's  As­ another  election  was  shortly  to  Agency  of  Cities  Service  Oil  Company  and  hand  has  always  been  evident.  sociation,  quickly  shortened  to  be  held  by  the  National  Labor  the American  Tankermen's Associatioxl.  both  CTMA  is more than  a story of  illegitimate  CTMA.  It first  came  into  being  Relations  Board  on  the  fleet's  of  which  were  declared  Illegal  and  dissolv­ £ut>und  October  1,  1948.  ed  as  ordered  by  the  National  Labor  Rela­ company  activity  in  the  fiqld  of  labor­man­ remaining  nine  vessels  on  which  CTMA's  headquarters  were  in  ^ overwhelming  preferred  for  tions  Board  and  enforced  by  the  Federal  agement  relations—^it  is  a  dassic  example  a  building  in  Linden,  New  Jer­ the  SIU  had  clearly  been  in­ Circuit  Court  of  Appeals.  of  how  would­be  union­busters,  like  the  sey,  where  no one  but  attorneys  dicated.  The  currently­active  Citco  Tanker  Men's  Cities  Service  Oil  Coznpany.  lise  the  fraud­ had  offices.  Assertion,  known  as  CTMA.  which  pres­ ulent  company  "imion"  to  fight  the  legally  'BABY'  BORN  The  SIU  at  once  exposed  ent­day CS  tankermen have  learned  to hate  guaranteed  rights  of  its  employees  to  rep­ CTMA  as  a  company  creation,  The­company  was  determined  and showed  its similarity to  com­ to  have  a  device  available  with  as  a  ruthless  Instrument  of  company­in­ resentation  by  &  bona  fide  trade  union  of  pany  unions  created  in  the  past  which  to  continue  blocking  its  spired intimidation and oppression, is merely  their  own  choosing.  The  following  article  by  CS.  In  the  SEAFARERS  employees'  wishes  for  bona  fide  a  reincarnation  of  its  two  unholy  predeces­ me;rely highlight^ the character and  methods  LOG,  it  was  pointed  out  that  le­ representation  by  a ­  geniiine  ^  gitimate  unions  arose  as  rank­ trade  union  when  time  rah  out  sors.  CTMA  was fashioned  to confuse  Cities  of  CTMA.  and­file  movements.  They  did  on  its  own  stalling  tactics.  not  have  headquarters  in  the of­ CTMA,  the  company  "union,"  fices  of  lawyers,  the  SIU  peiper  was  that  device.  organization • a  S  a  seaman's  or­ ed  seamen,  and  that  it  pieant  to  Seafarer  would  imagine ^sicible,  twid­  but,  fhov  HiH  Vintro  ­  r'.U.ii  .i.u  xlluAlCKI.  Ik"  WtUi  il­ .  ytr,—­­­'­­t  ' '  Jllli  —A——T,.  ­ Oc.iig"  uTIeleu  uy  Uie  cratlcaUy  elected  officers,  con­ legitimately  conceived  by  eoln­ the  services  of  a  Steward  named  schemes  the  comi>any  and  its  company  lawyers,  Furman  was  stitutions  and  regular  meetings,  pany­  officials  and  their  hired  David  Fm­man,  an  old  hand  at  lawyers  concocted,  CS  officials  sent  on  his  first  mission  as  com­ all  'Of  which  was  lacking  in  lawyers,  CTMA  has  been  the  stooging  for  unton­busting  com­ once  again  began  shaping  up  pany  stooge  for  CTMA,  as "auth­ CTMA  orized  representative."  He.board­ company  mouthpiece,  aided  and  panies.  The  company  authorized  another  phony  front.'  of  The SIU  met  the  company  un­ abetted  by  a  handful  of  CS  Furman  to.  use  the title  ed  the SS  Winter  Hill as  a Stew­ SHADY  BACKGROUND  ion  imwaveringly.  All  Seafarers  stooges „on  board  the  company  "CTMA's  authorized  representa­ ard.  He  remained  aboard  for  or  pro­Seafarers  in  the  Cities  ships  who  are  paid  handsomely  tive."  So  CS  took"  David  Furman,  two  months,  then  went  ashore  S^vice  crews  were  directed  to  in money  and  privileges for  their  Cities  Service  itself  h^d  ample  formerly  of  the  Standard  Oil  for  one  trip  to  report  to ­ the  sign  up  for  CTMA  so  that  the  services.  These  stooges  constitute  experience  in  running  phony  Company  of  New  Jersey,  to  do  company.  Furman  was  sent ^back  company  would  be  unable  to  the  company's  staff  of  hatchet  company  "unions."  During  the  for  CTMA  what  he  had  once  to  the  Winter  Hill  with  an  ami­ find  who  exactly­was  who.  men.  "They  ride  the  CS  ships,  as  NMU's  unsuccessful  drive  for  a  done  for  the  company­controlled  Ipad ,  of  CTMA  literature,  all  Of  sort  of  a  group  of  political  com­ contract  with  that  company,  CS  Esso  Tankermen's  Association.  which  was  done  up  in  amateur­ ELECTION  CALL  missars  whose  words  outweigh  set up the  Uulicensed Eniployees'  An  NMU  official  identified  Fui­ ish  style  to  keep  it  from  smeU­ On  December  30,  1948,  over  even  the  Skippers'.  They  report  Collective  Bargaining  Agency  of  man  as  the  "character"  who  ing  too  much  of  the ^  company  two  years  since  the  inception  of  all  instances  of  pro­SIU  activity  Cities  Service  Oil  Company.  The  helped  develop  the  Esso  outfit  hand.  the  drive,  the  SIU  received  a  to  the  company  office  in  New  National  Labor  Relations  Board  "and  who has  moved  in to  Cities  'UNION'  ACTIVITY  communication  hrom  the  NLRB  York,  finger  the  men  who  are  ruled  (that  it  was  iUegal  and  or­ Service  at  the request  of  the  op­ ordering  an  election  on  the  nine  filed  and  threaten  the  "doubt­ dered  that  it  be  dissolved.  The  erator  to  help  found  the  new  Furman's  first  shipboard  job  unvoted  ships.  Cities  Service,  fuls"  with  dismissal  and  other  order  was  enforced  by  the  Cir­ outfit  and  prevent  legitimate,  was  to  call  a  meeting  of  the  I'through  st^,  put  off  pre­elec­ reprisals  if  they  don't  sign  up  cuit  Court  of  Appeals,  a  federal  trade  imionism."  In  addition  to  crew.  Despite  the  company's  bit­ tion  meetings  with  the  NLRB  with  CTMA.  coiui.  Cities  Service  tried  the  this testimony to Furman's  sliad­ ter  opposition  to  any union  ac­ until  February  16,  at  which  time  stunt  again  by  organizing  anoth­ o'wy  backgroimd  as  a  "union"  tivity,  the  Skipper  approved­i­ FROITT  SET  UP  the  Company  refused  to  coop­ man,  the  SIU  has  in  file  other  because  (1)=  CTMA  was  not  a  er  phony  "union,"  iinder • the    erate  in  any  way  until  the  10­ When  CTMA  first  began front­ less  company­sounding  'name  of  affidavits  attesting  that  he  is  in  union,  but  a  company  front,  and  year  old  Federal  Court  writ  or­ ing  for  Cities'  Service,  offices  American  Tankermen's  Associa­ the  employ  of  CS  to  assist  in  (2)  the  company  had  oi'dered  dering  Cities  Service  to  allow  were  established  at  129  North  tion.  Again  the  NLRB  brapded  the  union­busting  tactics  of  CS  full  cooperation  ' with  CTMA  NMU  organizers  aboard  its ships  Wood  Avenue  in  Linden,  New  it  "phony" and  again  the  federal  officials.  stooges.  was  rescinded.  Jersey,  a  building  whose  only  court'  enforced  the  order  to  dis­ Other many  relevant factors  on  None  of  the  officers  objected  Here  the  NMU  threw  a  rock  occhpant  was  the  law  firm  of  solve  the  company  puppet  or­ Furman  and  his  "relations"  with  as  Furman  boomed  praise  for  at  Cities Service's  scheme  to  get  Dvorin  and  Margulies.  The  ganization.  The  NMU's  fight  CS  officials  and  some  few  crew  the  company.  He  made  no  effort  another  delay.  In  a letter  to  the  CTMA  representative  there  was  evaporated  in  face  of  relentless  members throughout  the CS  fleet  at  that  time  to  conceal  the  com­ ILNLRB  on  Fateuary  1,  the  N&U  a  lawyer  named  Strasburger,  legal  stalling  by  the  company,  are  on  file  and  fully  document­ pany's  connection  ibith  CTMA.  ofiCicially  withdrew  ^ interest  who  is  a  partner  in  the  New  so  CS  had  no  furjjher  need  for  ed.  Theito  facts  will  be  made  When  a  pro­SIU  crewmember  in  the  Cities  Service fleet  "in  York  law  office  of  Murphy,  a  company  "union."  known  during  the  healings  of  blimtly' asked  him  if  Cities  Ser­ the  interest  of  legitimate  trade  Strasburger  and  Purcell  at  217  But  in  1948,  when  the  SIU  the  ui^air  charges  against  CS  vice  was sponsoring  CTMA,  Fur­ ,umonism:"  The  company  lawyer  Broadway.  was showing  that  it  was in there  Ijefore  the  NLRB,  These  facts  toSin quickly  replied:  /  under  this  unexpected  To dress  up  the  company  front  pitching  for  the  company's  abas­ will  show  th.mgs  tliat  tleeeni  "Yet,  it  is  company  sponeorc;^  �Friday.' January  27,  19S0  THE  SE A¥  ARERS  LOC  Paga  Flva  but  sure  it  wWl  be  a  good  deal."  The  company's  tactic  of  em­ ploying  CTMA  solely  as a  device  for  stalling  final  certification  of  the  I^IU  as  bargaining  agent  for  the  ileet  personnel  soon  became  obvious  to  CS  tankermen. CTMA  propaganda  promised  that  an­ other  election,  with  CTMA  on  .the  ballot, ­  would  be  ordered  shortly  by  the  NLRB,  although  an  SlU  petition  was  pending  with  the  Board  and  the  law  said  that  no  new  action  could  be  taken  until  peniding  petitions  ^  had  been  disposed  of.  The company  could never  mus­ ter  more  than  a  handful  of  stooges  to  spread  its  lies  and  threats,  but  all  of  them  were  amply  rewarded  in  one  way  or  another. Some  ships'  officers  aid­ ed  the  CTMA  stooges  in  threat­ ening  men .who  did  not  sign  up  with  CTMA.  ger  and  Purcell  to  act  ^ my  at­ ,•   torneys..."  , "  f  Around  this  time  the  company |  also  took  a  direct  hand  in  the  preparation  of  CTMA  literature. ¥  j  After  the  SIU  had  been  certified  i  on  Dec.  2,  1949,  for  the  entire  :  fleet,  Cities  Service  took  over  the  "Shipmate,"  an  ineffectiv(^  childish,  crudely  mimeographed  sheet  that  the  company  had  al­ lowed  some  of  its  stooges  to  get  up in  the vain  hope that it  would  appear  legitimate.  The  company  lawyers  and  other  CS  professionals  became  the  editorial  staff  of  the  "Ship­ mate"  and  instead  of  mimeo­ graphing  it,  the  company  turned  it  over  to  a  multilithing  house in  an  effort  to  get  out  a  profession­ al­looking  sheet.  The first  issue  gotten  out  by  the  company  offi­ cers  was that  of  January, 1950.  To  make  sure  there  were  no  slip­ups  in  distribution  after  it  had  gone  to  additional  expense,  CHIEF  STOOGES  CS  had  its  company  officials  deliver  copies  of  the  "Shipmate"  The  principal  sto ages—or_  of­ to  the  ships.  Among  those  who  ficers—Of  the  company  "union"  took  to  running  "company  un­ are:  ion"  papers  for  the  top*  brass  President—John Blanchard,­ AB  were  Mr.  Wiggins,  Port  Engme«  on  the  French  Creek.  This  man  for  Cities  Service,  who  carried  does  not  mix  with  the  crew  copies  aboard  the  Government  other  than  to  toss  off  threats  Camp,  and  Edward  (Murphy)  of  dismissal  to  those  suspected  Zamowski,  Assistant  Port  Stew­ of  pro­SIU  sentiment.  He  sleeps  ard,  who  delivered  a  batch  of  in  an  officer's  foc'sle  and  eats  papers  to  the  Fort  Hoskins.  at  topside  mess.  On  Jan.  7,  1950,  the  company  Vice­President  —  Nicholas  De  issued  a  statement,  which  it  had  Lello,  FWT  on  the  SS  Winter  signed  by  Nick  De  Lello,  CTMA  Hill.  One  of  the  original  CTMA  vice­president,  but  which  was  group  who  openly  threatened  completely  out  of  characteri  pro­SIU  men,  or  any  anti­CTMA  loaded  with  legal  language,  and  roan  with  physical  violence,  not,  calling  members  of  the  govern­'  at  the  hands  of  himself,  but  in­1  ment's  NLRB  liars,  the  ."^De  stead  at  the  hands  of  company  LeUo"  statement  ended  with  the  "strong  arm"  men..  He  confided  following  get ­ in ­ line ­ or ­ else  to  crewmembers  that  the  com­ warning:  pany  pays  him  $500  a  month  'LOYAL*  TO  CS  when  he  is  on  the  Beach  for  a  "Cities  Service  wiU  be  loyal  vacation.  De  Lello,  like  fhirman,  to  the  men  who  are  loyal  to  it."  also  spends  time  going  from ship  But  Cities  Service  tankermen  to  ship  to  get  the  lowdown  for  ernors,  a  designation  usually  not  has  any  members—outside  of  its  the  CTMA.  New  CTMA  mem­ know  fuU  weU  that  CTMA  the  company  on  SIU  activity  employed  by  trade  unions  but  company­paid  gang  of  officers—  bers  can  join  up  at  the  law  of­ speaks  only  for  the  company.  among CS  tankermen. He  fingers  common  among  corporation  set­ who  would  vote  CTMA  in  a  fice,  where  membership  cards  They  know  that  Cities  Service  men  ' for  firing,  and  is  the  ups.  In  view  of  the  fact  that  secret  ballot. The  company,  how­ are  issued  by  an  attorney  Or  a  will  be  loyal  only  to  the  Cities  "brains"'"  of" the  CTMA  goon.C^i^s  Service  lawyers  framed  ever,  doesn't  care  about  that.  In  staff  employee.  Nowhere in  view  the  organizational  setup  of  the  main,  CS  had  two  purposes  is  anything  that  looks  like  a  Service  Company.  The  evidence  squad.  CTMA,  however,  the  Board  of  it  hoped  to  achieve  through  the  seaman  or  remotely  resembles  lies  in  the  fact  that  if  Cities  Service intended  to  recognize  the  SPECIAL  PRIVILEGES  Governors  is  not  startling.  creation  of  CTMA:'  .  one.  rights  and  welfare  of  its  sea­ Upon  joining  CTMA,  CS  crew­ men,  it  would  have  acceded  to  These  men  are aided  and  abet­ On  the  Board  are  Robert  Hal­ T.  By  circulating  CTMA  pled­ ted  by  two  staunch  company  vosa, Frank Garcia,  Fred  Wright,  ges  among  the  crews,  the  men  members  must  sign  a  statement  their  wishes  for  representation  who  refused  to  sign  would  im­ giving  the  law firm  of  Murphy,  by  the SIU.  Proof  of  this is  what  characters:  Earl  Gerald  and  and  Frank  Hoover.  Thomas  P.  Daly,  secretary  and  Each  of  these  cheuacters  en­ mediately  identify  themselves  as  Strasburger  and  Purcell  the  sole  happened  to  the  majority  of  the  assistant  secretary,  respectively,  joys  special  privileges  aboard  being  pro­SIU.  Thus  they  could  right  to "bargain"  with  the com­ rank  and  file  CS  seamen  who  Cities  Service  ships.  They  de­ be  weeded  out  and  blackballed  pany  for  them,  and  authorizing  were  foolish  enough  to  be  taken  of  CTMA.  "said firm  of  Murphy,  Strasbur­ v.­r  oe  In  addition  to  these  "union"  termine  when  they  get  time  off.  in  the''fleet.  ths  officers,  there is  a  Board  of  Gov­ They  are  permitted  to  miss ship,  2.  By  introducing  a  new  or­1  finky company  unions CS  crested  even  watches. They  transfer from  ganization  into  the  scene  at  the  in years  gone by,  and  how  many,  vessel to  vessel in the fleet when­ last  minute,  the  company  hoped  of  those  fellows  the  company  ever they  so desire.  Two of  them  to  sway  some  of  the  Lorn  was  "loyal"  to.  have  boasted  that  they  can  have  voting  for  the SIU  in  the  belief  After  niore  than  a dozen  years/  'a  Skipper fired,  and  on  at  least  that  CTMA  would  do  something  of fighting  genuine  trade  unioniy  one  occasion  a  Chief  Engineer  for  CS men.  zation  of  their  seamen,  CS  iL  was  fired  beca\ise  he  refused  The SIU  took  the second  elec­ '.MM  still  dispensing  the  same  oli  ' '­t  to  intimidate  pro­SIU  men.  ­ tion,  jjespite  the  CTMA­directed  hogwash.  ­  \  intimidations  and  the  company  CTMA  is  nothing  more  than  CTMA  BACKBONE  strategy—and took  it by  a great­ an  instrument  for  continuing  to  This ­dique.  Of  company' men  pr  majority  than  it  had  in  the  crush  CS  tankermen  and  their'  are  the  backbone ' of  . the  •  CS  first  election. Results  of  the­sec­ chances for  the  improvement rtf  front  pi^ganization.  To .  secure  ond  decticro  gave  the  SIU  an  wages  and  conditions  and  job  pledges roid  .membership applica­ 89  percent  majority'and  the vic­ .w»  security.  tions from  personnel, they  threat­ tory  was  announced  by  the  en  men  with  loss  of fiieir  jobs.  NLRB  in  April,  1949.  • j.They are  openly  backed  by  in­ As  the  compansr's  l^al  tricks  secure  company  officera  in  aU  to  stall  the final  certification  departments. CTMA  membership,  failed  one  by  one,, the  ccwnpany  With  the^ climax  of  the  ­MBf  .of  course,  means  nothing.  ThO  became  more  desperate  and  campaign  ' ii'v^ar,  all  Cities  men  get  nothing  but  dues  re­ changes  were  made  in  CTMA  to  Service  seamen  are  urged  to  ceipts.  bring  it  closer  to  the  company,  Roy  Lindquist  sailed  two  stay  aboard  their  ships  until  The  fee  for  joining  CTMA  Is  both  physically  and  in  the  lang­ years  aboard  the  CS  tanker  Hoy  Brace  (above)  complain­ otherwise  notified  by  SIU  $6,  which  pays  a  member  up  uage  of  its  propaganda.  ed about  the food  oh  the Cities  SS  Council  Grove.  "For  my  organizers.  In  the  meantime,  Service  ttmker  SS  Govern­ for  three  months.  Thereafter  Dxiring  the  third  wee^i:  in  Oc­ faithful  service,"  he  says,  "I  SIU  organizers  point  out,  ment  Camp.  As .a  result,  the  monthly  dues  are  $2.00.  Every­ tober, 1949,  Cities Service  moved  was fired  for  daring  to  exer­ disregard all  rumors and gos­ Mate.  Peter  Viera,  who  was  body  signs  up,  including  the  CTMA  offices  from  Linden  to  cise  my  law­given  right  to  sip.  Every  new  development  ^so active  as  an  organiser  for  SIU  men  aboard  the  ships,  to  a  suite  of  offices  occupied  by  choose  a  genuine  bargaining  will  be  brought  to  crews'  avoid  being  labeled  pro­SIU.  Murphy,  Strasburger  and  Pur­ agent—the  SIU—to  represent  the  company  "union." fired  attention  as  soon  as  it  If  a  CTMA  cardholder  should  cell  in  217  Broadway,  New  York  me.  The  Mate  warned  me  to  Brace.  Viera  admitted  that  the  breaks.  cease  working  on  a  CS  ship,  City,  about  six  blocks  from  the  lay  off  but  I  didn't  because  I  .jcompany  had  put  him  ­on  the  Do  nothing  to  jeopardise  ­Government  Camp  to  clean  or  should  fall  behind  in  dues,  Cities  Service  empire's  head­ still figure  freedom  is  an  Am­ your  job.  If  you  are fired  : ;ship.  of  those  aboard  for  "a  he  is  immediately  dropped.  On  quarters  at  70  Pine  Street.  erican  word  . . . The fleet  from  a  Cities  Service  ship  v^Ieng  timo."  Hundreds  of  CS  signing  on  again,  he  must  join  During  the  conduct  of  their  re^s  with  a spy  system  ope­ for  any  reason,  report  to the  Tseamen  were  driven  from  the  the  organization  ^1  over  again.  regular  legal  business.  Murphy,  rating  through  the  company­ nearest  SIU  Hall  at  once.  [ucompany's  shlpc  in  lha  pus^e.  It  is  doubtful  whether  CTMA  Strnsbuxger  and  Purcell  act  as  dominated  CTMA."  Stay Aboard!  �l»ag» Sbc  THE  SEAFARERS  LOG  Fftdaj, J»nuaxY*27,  188CK  7 ^  ^  Cities Service Makes 'Fine' Art Of Stalling  The  fat file  on  the  Cities  Ser­ The  NLRB  took  the  two  brie&  vice­SIU  case  in  the  New  York  For  three  years  the  Mulne  Division  of, ­ The  lengths  to  which  the  CS  company  under  consideration.  Regional  Labor  Relations  Board  the  Cities  Service  Oil  Company  has  been  has  gone  to  avoid  compliance  with  the  La­ December  30,  1948  ...  »  bears  mute  testimony  to  the  ex­ driving down  a dead­end  street.  During­that  bor­Management  Relations Act  is a damning  The  NLRB  notified  the  Unioh  haustive  lengths  Cities  Service  time  it  employed  every  possible  means  to  indictment of  a giant  corporation,  which en  Oil  Con^>any  has  gone  to  in  its  shake  off  the  SIU,  twice  overwhelmingly  joys  huge  profits  under  the  benefits  of  our  and  the  company  that  an  elec­ tion  would  be  held  in  the  nine  attempt  to  deny,  by  every  legal  designated as coUective  bargaining agent  by  democracy,  but  which  refuses  to  rec^ixe  ships  petitioned  for.­­ The  SIU  and extra­legal  means,  the recog­ the  Cities  Service  seamen  voting  in  secret  rights  of  its  employees  as  established  would  be  the  only  Union  on  the  nition  of  the  SIU •  as  collective  balloting  conducted  by  the  National  Lal^r  ballot,  and  all  imlicensed  men  by  law.  The  accompanying  chapter  of  the  except  Bosuns  and  Stewards  bargaining  agent  for  its  tanker­ Relations  Board.  men.  Apart  from  the  several  Having  failed  this,  the  company  has  now  Cities  Service  story  shows  how  the  com­ would  vote.  Announceinent  was  hundred  pages  of  NLRB  records  rim  up  against  the  stonewall.  There  are  no  pany  has  consistently  attempted  to  evade  naade  that  a  meeting  to ..arrange  voting  procedure  would  be  held  devoted  to  diarges,  counter­ its  obligations.  January  5.  charges,  bbjectuMis  and  briefs  more  legal  detours.  filed  by  the  company,  the  New  The  SIU  agreed  to  meet  and  York  court  records  are  studded  pier  to  vote  the  SS  French  SIU  representatives  repeated  June  22,  1948  begin  preparations  for  the  elec­ tion,  i  with  company­sponsored  actions  Creek,  the  seventh  of  the  com­ their  earlier  position.  The  SIU filed'Jor  an  election  taken  against  the  SIU.  Cities  Service  claimed  that  hb  pany's  eight  ships,  the  Cities  The  NLRB  again  denied  the  to  cover  the  nine  unvoted  ships.  notice  of  an  election  had  been  In  the  three  years  since  the  Service agent  there flatly  refused  company's  demands.  received.  SIU organizing  drive  opened,  the  to  let  either  the  Union  man  or  company's  anti­union  campaign  the  Board's  representative  near  July  10,  1948  The  NLRB  allowed  postpone­ has  brought  it  before  the  NLRB  the  ship.  The  company  agent  March  8.  1948  ments  until  the  middle  of  Feb­ Tlie  NLRB  began  hearings  on  ruary.  in  dozens  of  instances,  each  defied  the  NLRB,  acting,  it  was  Undaunted, Cities  Service  pop­ '  time  with  the  same  objective:  reported,  on  express  orders  he  ped  right  back  with  what  the  what  would  constitute  the  voting  to  either  knock  out  the  SIU's  had  received  by  telephone"^  from  company  lawyer  termed  "ex­ imit  in  the  second  election  and  Fbbruary  16, 1949  '  efforts  to  gain  recognition,  or,  Cities  Service  headquarters  at  ceptions  to  the  order,"  repeating  in  its  proceedings  annotmced  that  the  voting  unit  should  in­ The  company  finally  attended  failing thi^ to stall for  time, hop­ 70  Pine  Street  in  New  York.  all  of  its'  claims  disaUowed  in  clude  "all  unlicensed  personnel  meeting  arranged  to  settle  ing to eventually  wear  down  the  The  SIU  and  the  NLRB final­ three  earlier  hearings.  on  board  vessels  owned  or  ope­ the  voting  procedure,  but  rer  Union's  energies  and  convince  ly  voted  the  ship  later  in  Jack­ The  SIU  once  more  appeared  rated  by  the  marine  division,  fused  to  cooperate  imtil  the  10­ the  men  in  the fleet  that  the  sonville.  before  the  NLRB  to  defend  its  including  deck,  engine and  stew­ year  old  Federal  Court  writ  company  was  unbeatable.  victory  in  the fleet.  ards,  excluding  radio  operators,  ordering  Cities  SeArice  to  al­ The  following  is  an  issue­by­ January  25,  1948  The NLRB on  March 23 denied  pursers  and  unlicensed  personnel  low  NMU  organizers  aboard  its  issue  account  of  the  compan^^s  . :  Cities  Service,  not  content  to  the  exceptions  sajnng  they  were  aboard  those  vessels  of  which  ships  was  rescinded.  maneuveimgs,  to  which  were  the  Union  has  been  certified  by  let  any  obstacle  remain  unused,  The  SIU  explained  that  the  "duly  lacking  in  merit" The  ex­ devoted  the  full­time  efforts  of  National  Maritime  Union  in" the.  a  battery  of  hi^­iaiced  attor­ went  before  the  NLRB  to  ask  aminer  then  recommended­  that  the  NLRB."  Thfe. company  lawyer  at,  the  that  voting  be  extended  another  interests  of  legitimate  trade  un^  the SIU  be certified  for  the com­ neys.  Each  account  gives  the  fii^  hearing  walked  out  when  75  days  to  perniit  the  SS  Lone  ; onism  had  ­withdrawn  all ­inters  pany fleet.  ­ ^action  taken  by  the  SIU  and  the  NLRB  refused  to  let  him  ;^est  in  the  case  on  February  the  rulings  made  by  the  New  Jack,  then  on  charter  in  the Pa­ have  a  stenotypist  take  down  1,  thus  aiding  in  the  removals of  Yoti  Regional  Labor  Relations  cific,  to vote.  The possibility  that  May  24,  1948  minutes.  At  a  later  meeting  he  one  more  stumbling  block.  Board  and  its  national  office  in  the  Lone  Jack  would  not  return  to  the  States  for  many  months  The  national  office  of  the  returned  with  the  Taft­Hartley  The  NLRB  ordered  the  voting  Washington:  —and  could  be  kept  away  indef­ NLRB  handed  down  its  certifica­ Law  imder  his  arm,  which  he  procedure  to  be  set.  October  28.  1946  initely—opened  the  way  for  the  tion  order,  giving  the  SIU  jur­ claimed  barred  the  inclusion  of  The SIU requested  Cities Serv­ company  to  ask  a  succession  of  isdiction  over  the  seven  ships  Bosuns,  Stewards,  Pumpmen  and  February  17,  1949  ice  to  recognize  it  as  collective  extensions. Coupled  with  this re­ vdted,  but  not  for  the  one  ship  Machinists,  inasmuch  as  they  The  Cities  Service  lawyer  re­ bargaining  agent  for  the  men  quest.  the  company  moved  to  that  had  been  at  sea  nor  the  were­ slipervisory  employees.  nullify  the  election  by  asking  eight  new  ships  the  company  The  SIU  countered  in  subse­ ported  to  the  NLRB  that  the  in  the  Cities  Service fleet.  company  would  cooperate  if  the  the  NLRB  to  change  the  eligi­ quent  hearings  by  introducing  vote  were  put  off  until  after  The  company  refused  the  Un­ bility  clause  to  allow  voting  by  had  acquired.  The  SIU  immediately filed  a  as  ­witnesses  scores  of  seamen  ion's  request.  crewmen  employed  immediately  brief  objecting  to  the  order,  cit­ who  had  sailed  in  the  disputed  February  23,  with .no  voting  on  The  National  Labor  Relations  before"  the  balloting  date  instead  Saturdays,  Sundays  and  4Ioli­ Board  did  not  enter  into  the  of  as  of  the  original  eligibility  ing  the  Isthmian  case,  where  ratings  on  Cities  Service,  all  of  days. The  company  also demand­ the  Union  ha/4  been  certified  for  whom  demonstrated  that  they  matter.  date;  that  aU  proceedings  stop  the  entire fleet  despite  several  were  not  .supervisors  ­within  the  ed  that  aU  voting  be  done  be­ until  the  eligibility  was  chang­ ships  not  having  beai  polled.  meaning of  the Taft­Hartley Law.  tween  Bos^ton  and  Baltimore.  October  31,  1946  ed;  that  it  be  allowed  other  re­ The  Union  urged  the  NLRB  to  The  SIU  quickly  pointed  out  lief  and  alternative,  a  sort  of  amend  its  certification  order  to  The  NLRB  ordered  the  Union  the  company's  motive:  Eight  The  Seafarers  petitioned  the  omnibus clause;  that  the original  and  the  company  to file  briefs  ships were due in  American ports  KLEB  for  an  election  in  the  CS  election  order  be  rescinded,  and  include  the  nine  excluded  ships.  on  the  bargaining  issue  within  over  the  week­end,  of  which  a  Fleet.  .  that  proceedings  be  returned  to  The  NLRB  in  this  case  agreed  70  days  after  hearings  ended.  number  were  hitting  Gulf  ports,  The NMU  intawened,  claiming  the  pre­election  stage  for  hear­ with  the  company  and  denied  The fcompany  lawyer  stretched  during  which  time  the  company  the  SIU's  request.  .  that  it  represented  the  com­ sc  uie cx tws,  I>any's  employees.  Its  charges  The  SIU  immediately filed  a  leral  weeks  imtif  October  29.  the  ships  back  out.  were  based  on  an  election  won  counter  brief,  pointing  out  that  The  NLRB  denied  the  motion  in  1938,  though  a  contract  was  the  votes  on  the  Isthjnian  ships  and  voting  began  on  February  never  obtained  and several  years  had  been  counted  before  all  the  20th,  a  Sunday.  ]  later  the  NMU's  activity  in  the  vessels  had  been  voted.  I fleet  ceased.^  February  22,  1949  The  NLRB  agreed  with  the  The  NLRB  began  investigation  Union and on February 9 ordered  f  of  the  cliai­ges  and  in  July,  1947  the  tallying  to  begin.  With  MX  ships  already  voted.  . ' asked the  NMU to present  pledge  Cities  Service  went  into  court  I  cards  representing  5  percent  of  February  12,  1948  and  obtained  a  temporary  in­ I  the  Cities  Service  seamen  to  jxmction  halting  the  voting  mid  I,  support  its  claim  of  representa­ Three  days  after  the  ballot  impounding  the  ballots  already  tion.  The  NMU  failed  to"  pre­ coimt  showed  the  SIU  the  win­ cast.­  v­ sent  itself  at  the  meeting,  thus  ner  by  a  landslide,  with  83  per­ The SIU immediately  contested  clearing  the  way  for  the  SIU  to  cent  of  the  vote  in  its  favor,  the  injufiction  jointly  with  the  work  on  the fleet  alone.  Later  the  company  was  back  in  the  NLRB,  and  two  days  later  it  in  the  case  the  NMU  aided  the  fight,  this  time  with  a  protest  was  modified; to  resume  voting.  SIU  campaign  by  withdrawing  to  the  election.  Shortly  after  the  injunction  was  all of  its  interest  in  the  matter.  totaUy. •  dismissed.  ­ The  SIU  contested  the  com­ pany's  position.  October  20,  1947  AprillS,  1949  The  NLRB  denied  the  protest.  • V*  • '  The  NLRB cleared  the way for  Cities  Service  was  back  in  polling  of  the  company's fleet  February  18,  1948  court  again  to prevent  the count­ " when  it  issued  an election  order,  The  company  again  appeared  ing­ of  baUots  cast  on  the  ­ninf.  calling  for  voting  to  extend  30  before  the  NLRB  to  protest  the  ships.  This  time  the  court  ac­ days  to  November  20.  election.  tion  took  the  form  of  an  in­ Cities  Service  stepped  in  with  Again  the  SIU  appeared  to  junction  against  the  Regional  its first  action,  an  action  which  fight  the  company's  position.  .  Director  of  the  NLRB  by  12  iwas  to  become  the  routine  pat­ CTMA  men  who  claimed  they  The  NLRB  dismissed  the  pro­ tern  in the. future. The  Company  test  had  not.  been ftotified  of  the  election.  .  ,  asked  that  the  vote  be  extended  {mother  60  days.  The  Board  March  5,  1948  The  SIU  protested  the  action  agreed.  Another  10  days  was  to  the  Federal  Court,  being  For  the  third  time  the  com­ ­added  later.  When  the  SIU  rep­ joined  by  the  national  office  of  ,  resentative  and  the  NLRB  offi­ pany's  lawv­rs filed  a  fat  brief  the  NLRB,  which  dispatched  an  gelUd  arrived  at. a  Philadelphia  disputing  me  election.  attorney  from  Washington  tf»v  I  TbiiisiSaeaaiiu'm  gpu alive.  �Friday.  January  27,  19S0  T^E  SEAFARERS  LOG  Page  Seren  fight  the  company's  action.  The  the  picture  again,  this  time  tak­ pany's  position,  citing  the  im­ terest,  we  believe  that,  apart  closing  the  last  avenue  for  in­ writ  was  thrown  out  of  coiirt  ing  advantage  of  an  NLRB  pro­ cooperative  attitude  of  the  com­ from  other  considerations,  it  ill  tervention  in  the  matter  by  and  the  counting  of  the  ballots  vision  allowing  either  party  to  pany,  whereby  extreme  hard­ behooves  the  employer  to file  CTMA.  cast  in  the  second  Cities  Service  file  objections  to  the  conduct  of  ships  were  imposed  on  the  Un­ objections  stemming  principally  election  began.  The^^SIU  netted  an  election.  On  the fifth  day,  ion  and  the  NLRB  in  the  con­ from  its own recalcitrance."  Cities  Service  submitted  19  ob­ duct  of  the  voting.  89. percent  of  the  vote.  The  SIU  immediately  notified  Thus,  three  years"  and  three  jections,  terming  the  NLRB's  The  NLRB  in  New  York  for­ the  company  of  its desire  to  be­ months  later,  the  company, has  conduct  "arbitrary,  capricious,  warded  the  company's  objections  gin  anew  negotiations  for  a  col­ exhausted  every  legal  means  of  AprU  27.  1949  illegal  and  void."  and  the  SIU's  report  to  Wash­ lective  . "bargaining  agreement,  forestalling  the  SIU  in  i(s fleet,  Cities  Service  ­was  back  in  The  SIU  contested  the  com­ ington  for  a  decision.  The  Cities  pointing  out  that  all  legal  re­ and  CTMA  has  been  stopped  Service  stall  was  successful,  as  quirements had  been met  by  the  cold  in  its attempt  to  worm  into  it  was  four'  months  later  on  SIU  and  the  Government  had  the  case.  The  only  road  open  to  August  19,  1949,  before  the  disallowed  the  company's  coim­ the  company  is  to  meet  across  the  bargaining  table  with  the  ter  claims.  NLRB  denied  the  objections.  SIU  and  hammer  out  a  contract  that  wili  bring  to  Cities  Service  August  31.  1949  December  16,  1949  seamen  the  conditions,  wages  Cities  Service  then  took  on  a  Cities  Service  pulled  a  switch  and  security  that  exist  aboard  bit of  legal double  talk  and came  in  its  stalling  act  by  pushing  SrU­contracted  taiikers.  Every  back  for  another  round.  The  CTMA  into  the fight.  The  com­ time  the  company  has  zigged,  company's  attorneys  compiled  a"  pany  union  petitioned  the  NLRB  zagged  and  dbdge^  the  SIU  has  brief  in  which  they  listed  "ex­ ^or  certification  as  representative  doggedly  kept  on  its  trail,  re­ ceptions  to  the  objections,"  a  of  the  seamen  aboard  the  7  sisting the  company  and  CTMA's  stall  they figiu­ed  was  good  for  Cities  Service  ships  voted  in  the  every  attempt  to  discourage  the  SIU  and  keep  the  company's  another  whirl.  first  election.  tankermen from  an SIU  contract  The  SIU  stepped  forward  and  The  NLRB,  three  days  later,  re­presented  its  case,  pointing  denied  the  CTMA  request,  not­ The  company's  last  maneuver  out  the  company's fiimsj'^  case  ing  that  the  SIU  was  the  union  has  been  exhaustecJ,  It  must  now  was  aimed  solely  at  gaining  ad­ for  Cities  Service  employees,  face  the  fact  that  the  SIU  is  go­ ditional  time.  but  gave  the  company  union  10  ing  to  stay  in  the  battle  until  The NLRB  took  under  conside­ days  in  which  to  ask  for  a  re­ a  contract  is  won,  and  if  the  ration  the  company's  "excep­ view  of  the  matter  by  the  na­ company  insists  upon  delaying  tional  office  of  the  NLRB  in  the  SIU  and  the  Cities  Service  tions."  seamen  in  their  relentless  drive  Washington.  for  a  contract,  direct  action  will  December  2. .1949  be •  employed.  Should  the  Union  January  19,  1950  The  National  Labor  Relations  and  the  seamen  take  steps  to  Among  the  hundreds  of  victims ^ef  the  Cities  Service  Oil  Board  issued  the  certification  for  Having filed  request  for  a  re­ gain  a  contract  through  econ­ Company's  hysterical  anti­union  purge  are  Paul  Coone  (right).  the nine  ships  voted nine  months  view  of  the  Regional  Director's  omic  action,  it  will  be  after  Oiler,  and  Anthony  Garcia.  Wiper,  shown, here  holding  their  earlier,  and  blasted  the  com­ denial  of  certification  on  7  Cities  having  complied  with  every  fa­ SIU  membership  books.  Both  of  these  men  were fired  off  the  pany's  "exceptions  to  objections"  Service  ships,  CTMA  was  re­ cet  of  the  law.  Such  a  move  Royal  Oak  last  June.  by  stating,  "In  light  of  the  em­ buffed  again  when  the  NLRB  would  have  the  complete  sym­ '  ,  After  sailing  on  the  SIU­contracted  Mankato'  Victory  ployer's  refusal  to  cooperate  refused  to  consider  the  matter,  pathy  of  every  person  who  ­i­ Coone  said  that  for  the  first  time  "J  didn't  have, to keep­my  with  an  agency  of  the  Govern­ notifying  the  company  union  whether  in  maritime "or  hot  —"  bag  packed  all fiie.  time  for  fear  ef  being  fired  in  the  next,  ment  in  carrying  out  its  statu­ that  the  SIU  was  the  union  for  has  become  acquainted  with  port  because  of  something  the  company  didn't  like .d30ut  me."  tory  functions  in  the  public  in­ the  company  to  deal  with,  thus  the  facts  in  the  case.  • J  i  I  ''• i I  i|  Intimidation, Mass Firing Key CS Poiicies  When  the  SIU  laimched  its  or­ tail  of  the  application  is  scru­ ganizing  drive  in  the  Cities  Ser­ This  is  the  year  1950.  and  the  Cities  Ser­ charges  filed  by  CS  tankermen  with  the  tinized  and  the  job­seeker  is  vice fleet  and  began  accepting  vice  Oil  Company'ConducSs  its business  op­ cross­examined  on  every  state­ National  Labor  Relations  Board.  pledges  from  unlicensed  person­ ment  he  has  made.  This  pro­ nel designating  the Union as  col­ erations  in  the  modern.,  ttlreamlined  man­ The  conditions  that  gave  rise  to  the  CS  cedure  has  a  two­fold  purpose:  lective  bargaining  agent,  the  re­ ner.  But  its  Marina  Division,  which  trans­ seamen's  demand  for  representation  by  the  (1)  To  keep men  ­with  pro­Union  sponse  was  overwhelming.  In  a  ports  the  company's oil  products,  persists  in,  sentiment from  boarding  CS  ves­ matter  of  weeks,  the  SIU  had  treating  its  seamen  employees  in  the .con­ SIU.  and  the  reactionary  company  policies  sels,  and  (2)  to  terrorize  the  a  sufficient  number  of  pledges  temptible  fashion  th^t  American  industry,  of  terror,  intimidation  and  reprisals  employ­ successful  applicant  to  the  point  to  petition  the  National  Labor  ed  to  prevent  employeees  from  bargaining  where  he  will  not  dare  utter  oi  Relations  Board  for  a  collective  for  the  most  part,  has  happily  discarded  in  collectively  are an  indictment  agaj^nst  which  indicate  any  pro­Union  leanings  bargaining  election  on  the  com­ the  interests  of  efficipncy  and  peaceful  la­ the  company  is  defenseless.  when  he  does  get  on  a  Cities  pany's  ships.  bor­managemeht  relations.  Service  tanker.  From  the  outset,  the  comnany  Because  of  the  antiquated  labor  policy  of  The  examples  cited  on  this  page  are  but  If  an  applicant  passes  the  fought  the  wishes  of  its  em­ the  Marine  Division,  the  company  finds  it­ a  fragment  of  the  injustices  perpetrated  by  "screen  test"  a  company  official  ployees  tooth  and  nail.  Despite  takes  him  to  the  railroad  station.  every company  maneuver  to  pre­ purchases  his  ticket,  then  tells  vent  its  tankermen  from  obtain­ age  suits  involving  unfair  labor  practice  oppression  and  unionBusiing.  him  the  name  of  the  ship  on  ing  the  badly­needed  advantages  of  an  SIU  contract,  the  Cities  "This  Cities  Service  tanker  to  heat  our  own  water  to  wash  But  every  single  condition  on  a  Service  seamen  have  stuck  that  I'm  on  is  a  good  example  or  shave.  In  the  Deck  Depart­ Cities  Service  ship  is  consider­ through  thick  and  thin  to  their  why  tankermen  need  the ,SIU  ment,  there  is  only 'one  tap  that  ably  below  the  standard  estab­ conviction that  the SIU was  their  to  aid  them  in  their fight  for  works  on  each  of  the basins  pro­ lished  by  the  Union  and  effec­ only  way  to  better  sailing.  better  conditions  aboard  their  vided.  None  of  the  foc'sles  has  tive  on  its  contracted  vessels.  a  washstand  but  the  Deck  De­ ships.  DIDN'T  WORK  In  fact  since  1946,  the  condi­ "Just  to  give  you  a  clear  pic­ partment  is  privileged,  for  the  tions  of  employment  on  CS ships  Mass  dismissals,  intimidation,  ture  of  conditions  I'll  start  with  other  departments  have  only  one  have become  progressively worse.  favoritism  became  company  pol­ the  foc'sle  and  work  up  from  toilet  and  one  washstand  apiece.  Conditions  are  bad,  but  what's  icies  but  none  of  these  was  suc­ worse,  a  man  dare  not  open  his  UNFIT  GRUB  cessful  in swaying the tankermen  there.  mouth  in  even  feeble  protest.  from  their  intention  to  have  the  "Two  watches  and  two  deck  "The  stuff  called  grub  is  The  company  attempts  to  invest  maintenance  men  are  crowded  SIU  represent  them.  .strictly for  the  birds.  We brought  in  every  man  a  feeling  of  terror,  Why  did  Cities  Service  sea­ into  one  foc'sle.  Each  man  has  a  lot  of  good  stuff  aboard  but  so  that  talk  of  unionization  and  one small  broken locker,  and un­ men flock  to  the  SIU?  Why  are  we  never  see  it.  The  Officers  the  SIU  will  be  kept  from  the  they  now  more  than  ever  de­ til  10  days  after  I  joined  the  get  orange  juice  every  morning;  shipxs.  ship  we  had  no  fan  for  the  termined  to  be  representeJd  by  foc'sle—and  as  the  ship's  side  • we  get  water  with  a  tinge  of  'COLD  WAR'  the  SIU?  The  answer  is  simply  is  all  that  is  between  the  out­ orange  juice  every  three  days  that  cohditions  on  Cities  Service  When  a  man  applies  for  a  job  board  blinks  and  the  sea  and  or  so.  tankers  are  rotten  to  the  core,  in the  company  office,  he  is gen­ "They  were  only  setting  two  sky,  the  plating  becomes  '  a  beginning  from  the  moment  a  erally  told  "nothing  doing,  come  small  tables  for  the  crew  at first  frying  pan from  the Gulf  Stream  GU  Vila  worked  aboard  Cit­ seaman  seeks  a  job' at  the  com­ back  again."  This  goes  on  for  ies  Service's  S§  Fort  Hoskins  but  I  got  ahold  of  the  Steward  sun,  and like  a refrigerator  when  pany  office  in  New  York,  until  we  are  in  the  North  Atlantic.  and  this  has  been  changed.  The  weeks  and  weeks,  one  of  the  for  eight  months  and  was  he  pays  off—or,  as  is  more  like­ food  is  thrown  at  the  crew  on.  purposes  being  to  put  the  ap­ highly  recommended  by  the  ly,  until  he  is fired.  DIRTY  LINEN  greasy  tables  and  the  coffee  pot  plicant  into  a  state  of  despera­ Skipper  for  being  "sober,  re­ tion.  At  that  point  the  company  liable  and  attentive  to  duty"  Back  in  November  of  1946,  "There  are  only  half  as  many  is  more  empty  than  full."  when­ Cities  Service  tankermen  cots  aboard  as  men  and  the  Some  of  the  sordid  living  con­ considers  him  to  be  less  likely  and  worthy  of  reemployment.  began  turning  to^the  SIU,  life  linen  fs  dirty  and  stained.  It  is  ditions  prevailing  in  the  CS  to  do  anything  to  jeopardize  his  But  that  didn't  keep  Vila from  aboard  the  company's  ships  was  not  changed  weekly  but  at  the  fleet  prior  to  the  SIU  organizing  job,  if  and  when  he  gets  one.  being fired  from the same  ship,  especially  miserable.  Should  the  applicant  be  called  commanded  by  the  same  Skip­,  whim  and  will  of  the  Utility  campaign  may  have  been  cor­ Here's  a  report,  published  in  man.  Soap  is  something  that  I  rected,  but  only  because  the  in  for  a  job,  he  is  subjected  per  a  short  time  later.  On  CS  the  LOG  on  Nov.  15,  1846,  from  haven't  seen  given out  since  I've  company  ^as  frightened,  by  the  to  a  gruelling  screening  ^fore  ships  no  one  is  allowed  to  overwhelming  sentiment  of  its  several  top  officials  of  the  com­ even  think  conditions  can  be  Peter  Davies,  a  CIS  tankerman  been  aboard.  "In  addition  to  this,  we  have  personnel  for SIU  representation.  pany's  Marine  Division.  Each  de­ betteired  by  a Union  contract.  at  that  time:  /  .'S'V  ^ '  • i'sa I  �EigU  Jtf­ TUE  SEAF A REUS  L Q G  which  he  is  to  work  and  where  he  is  to  board  ft.  Once  aboard  the  vessel,  he  experiences  the  all­around  rot­ CITIE$  SERVICe  OIL  COMPANY  ten,  abusive  conditions  that  have  PROOUCCRS ­ RCriNCRS ­  MRtWCTCRS ­ CXPOI^RS  given  rise do  the  present  over­ NEW  YORK  5.  N.Y.  whelming  pro­SIU  sentiment  SrVtNn tINI STIIII  throughout  the  Cities  Service  fleet.  •   Conditions,  for  example,  like  those  on  the  Lone  Jack,  when  Edgar  Eddy  lost  his  life  because  S/S Council OroYO of. lax  preparation  for  foul  wea­ Portland, Ke. ther  and  inadequate  safety  pre­ Sopteaber 13, 1949 cautions.  The  Lone  Jack  left  New  York  on  Aug.  g9,  1948,  United States Coast Guard ydth  no  provisions  made  for  se­ Bureau  ^4lrine  Inspection  &  Navigation  /  curing  deck  gear,  although  top­ To Whom It May Concern side had  been warned of  a hurri­ Dear Sir: cane  sweeping  the  Atlantic  sea­ board.  Two  days  out  of  port  the  This will introduce Nr. Eugen XriatUnaen, ship  met  the  full  fury  of' the  who at the present time is signed on this vessel hurricane  and  all  hell  broke  as Able Seaman. loose.  OUT  OF  CRADLE  Mr. Kristiansen is desirous of obtaining a Carpenter's endorsment on his Mariner's Document. He is sober,reliable and competent; and I fully recommend him for this additional endorsment. Cities Service  never  had any  squawk  about  Roy  Leo's  work  as  a  Bosun  on  the  SS  Salem  Maritime.  But  the  company  didn't  like  two  things  about  him:  (1)  He  did  not  sign  the  petition circulated  on  CS  ships  to  get  CTMA,  the  company  "union,"  on  the  NLRB  ballot;  (2)  He  was  seen,  by  the  Port  l^gineer  in  Harbor  Island.  TOCM  advising  shipmates  to  vote  in  the  NLRB  election.  So  the  conqtany fired  him.  A  letter  from  the  Skipper  of  the  SS  Archers  Hope,  recom­:  mending  Edward  Bamberger, .  FWT.  for  reemployment'  said  in  part:  "He  has  been  at  all  times  sober  and  conscientious  and  a  credit  to  this  ship  .  .  .  Should  he  desire  to  rejoin  this  vessel  it  is  recommended  that  he  be  reassigned  as  Oiler."  A  few  weeks  after  thaiL  glowing,  endorsement,  Bamberger  got  the  axe,  with  eight  other  pro­ SIU  men.  for  union  activity.  The  125­mile­an­hour  wind  sent  one  of  the  lifeboats  crash­ '  ing  into  the  bulkhead  of  the  boat  deck.  Inspection  revealed  that  the  boat  was  out  of  its  Very truly. cradle  and  each  time  it  swimg  back  and  forth  it  put  bigger  dents  in  the  bulkhead  and  the  boat.  The Mate  then ordered the  Bo­ Robert  A.  Levy',  Master  sun  to  turn  the  deck  gang  to  ^S^Cgmaci^Cjrove^^^  on  deck  to  secure  the  boat  be­ Eugen  Kristiansen  received  this  commendation  from  the  fore  it  smashed  to  bits.  Appre­ Skipper  of  the  SS  Council  Grove  shortly  before  he  was fired  hensive,  the  deck  crew  never­ theless  accepted  the  order  and  after  one  year  of  efficient  performance  of  duty.  A  company  moved  out  on  the  slippery  deck  "union" stooge named  De  Lello  reported  Kristiansen's  pro­SIU  and  made  its  way  to  the  No.  1  sentiments  to the  company  and his  dismissal  was  then  ordered  lifeboat. Edgar  Eddy  was making  by  tho "office  or  higher  officials of  the  company."  his  way  along  the  outside  of  the  swinging  boat  when  the  ship  Feb.  15,  1949,  when  the  ship  pitched  and  the  lifeboat  swung  stopped  off  at  Braintree,  Mass.  out from its moorings  and knock­ The  Port  Steward  met  the  ship.  ed  him  into  the  sea.  With  him  was  anotheij  Steward.  Under  an  SIU  contract,  condi­ Grant  was  told  that he  had  been  tions  like  those  surroimding  the  putting  out  too  much  clean linen  death  of  Eddy  would  not  exist.  and  feeding  the  crew  twice  as  SIU crews can  protest inadequate  much  as  any  other  CS  ship.  h­\  •   safety  precautions  and  can  take  Grant says,  "When I asked him  steps  to  insure  the  safety  of  all  what  the  crews  were  eating  on  hands.  To  squawk  about  haz­ the other  ships, he  didn't answer,  it  ards  on  Cities  Service  ships,  but  said  the  food  would  have  to  means  the  end  of  emplojnnent  be  cut  down.  »  ,W:  with  the  company.  Like  the  overwhelming  ma­ Richard  Grant,  Stewards  "I  replied  that  I  couldn't  face  h'  jority  of  Cities  Service  sea­ says:  "For  putting  out  clean  Another  aspect  of  living  on  the  men  after  feeding  the  lousy  men  Edward  Bobinsld  believes  sheets  once  a  week  and  feed­'  Cities  Service  ships  that  is  far  food.  The  Port  Steward  told  me  that  the  rotten  abuse,  lack  of  ing  the .crew  to  the  best  of  my ­ below  that  enjoyed  by  SIU  men  that  anyone  who  squawked  security  and  sub­Union  con­ ability.  I  was fired  from  the  sailing on  Union  contracted ships  about  the  quality  or  quantity  of  ditions  in  the  company's  fleet  Archers  Hope,  when  the  ship ­ is  the  food.  Himdreds  of  stories  the  food  would  be fired.  He  can  be­wiped  out  by  genuine  stopped  off  in  Braintree.  Mass..'  told  by  Cities Service  tankermen  wasn't  talking  to  me  any  more.  trade  union  representation —  on  February  15.  1949."  Grant i  in  recent  issues  of  the SEAFAR­ I  was finished.  He  waved  the  Eugen  Kristiansen,  AB,  who  repveaeotation  by  the SIU.  For  had  also  worked  for  the  com­ ERS  LOG  point  up  the  insuf­ new  Steward  aboard.  Capt.  R^>ert  A. Levy  of  Cities  holding  this  belief  Bobinski  pany  aboard  the  SS  Cantigny t  ficient  stores  on  the  tankers, and  "He  had  stopped  me on  a  pre­ Service  ship  Council  Grove  was  fired  off  fbe  SS  Cfctgr­wa  ee  It­ ­11 r  that  thev  have  been  ViAlnlgcc  in  viuua  iJLUiu  requisiuumug  said  was  "sober,  reliable  and  on  Oct.  22.  1949.  He  has  un­ these  ships,  he  says, "food  wtf '  correcting  the  condition.  fresh  fruit,  juices,  and  vege­ competent/'  was fired  never­ fair  charges  pending  against  kept  to  a  minimum  and  sec­ • '  tables.  He  had  also  warned  me,  theless  after  one  year  aboard  CS.  INFESTED  FLOUR  ends  were­not  allowed."  :  after  I  had  been  tturned  down  the  ship.  Kristiansen  refused  '   '   *''•   Cities Service  tankerman Rich­ three  times,  not  to  order  milk  to  switch  his  affiliation  from  ard  Adell  tells  of  a  typical  situ­ again.  the  SIU  to,the  company  "un­ was  just  one  sample  of  the  kind  this  chiseling,  there  is  absoluten  ation  during  a  trip  on  the  SS  "Every  item  of  food  was  kept  ion,"  despite  warnings  to  of  treatment  all  hands  got  ly  nothing  a  man  can  do  abou:^_  Government  Camp:  aboard  the rfiip.  The  Chief fired  it—under  present  non­union  con­ "When  I  first  went  abc­»rd  the  to  a minimum,  and  seconds  were  "wafcA  your step"  from  CTMA  one  of  the  Wipers  after  calling  ditions.  Govemme.^t  Camp,  the  ship  had  not  allowed.  All  this  on  a  ship  organiser  Harvey  Race.  him  every  profane  name  in  the  No  grievance  machinery  exists^  just  returned  from  an  eight­ that  was  supposedly  feeding  book,  merely  because  he  didn't  month  trip  and  there ^ were a  lot  twice  as  well  as  the  rest  of  the  pipe  which  was  to  be  placed  like  the  Way  ,a  job  was  done.  for  the  settling  of  such  over­ fleet.  I  can't  imagine  how  the  of  crummy  old  stores  laboard.  into a fitting.  The  First  Engineer  The  Wiper , was,  knofwn  through­ time  disputes.  If  any  victiirt  ,  other  crews  stay  alive.  They  1; "There  were  ovent  200  pounds  was  standing  below  on  the floor  out  the  ship  as  a  hard  an^ dili­ squawks  about  the  overtime  pay •  must  bring  their  own  food  with  .of  w^vil­infested  flour,  14  cases  plates,  gi^dng  instructions to  the  gent  worker.  Overtime,  says  he  was  promised  and  then  chisi/  oi  practically  rotten  eggs—^very  them,"  Grant  concluded.  Machinist  for  guiding  the  pipe  LBremer,  was  non­existent.  Fire­ led  out  of,  he  is fired—without  getting  his  money.  noticeable  to  the  nostrils.  The  CREW  PETITION  into  ifiace.  men  were  given  cleaning  sta­ Steward  told  me^  'The  Health  CREW'S  WORK  Conditions  on  the  SS  Bents  "The  Chief  .  Engineer  came  tions.  They  had to  paint,  sougee  Department  Inspector  has  con­ •   Ti.;;;!;  and  chip—^without  overtime.  Another  overtime  chiseling  demned  this flour  and  I'd  like  Fort  got  so  bad  last  March  that  along.  He  cajled  the  Machinist,  telling  him  he  had  another  job  Few  men  come  off  Cities  Ser­ tactic­  is  for  supervisors  to  do  I'  to throw  it  overboard  with  a  lot  the  crew  petitioned  the  Co^t  • V!'  for  him to  do.  The  Machinist  vice. ships  with  money  received  much  of  this  work,  which,  on  of  other  stuff,  but  I've  got  to  Guard  in  Boston to  investigate  explained  that  he  couldn't  move  for overtime  work.  The  company  Union  ships,  is  a  crewman's  job­ wait  until  the Port  Steward  says  the  abusive  treatment  w'oich  because  he  was  afraid  of  drop­ makes  sure  that  overtime  work  On  Cities  Service  ships,  for  exi  they  charged  created  working  I should.'  ping  the  pipe  on  the  First  En­ is  done  either  in  regular  hours,  ample.  Stewards,  like  Hans  Pe­!  "Yet,"  continues  AdeU,  "I  hazards.  The  entire  Engine  De­ gineer.  or  that  the  officers  do  it—or  if  dersen  of  the  Archers  Hope,  will  know  for  a fact  that  these crum­ partment  signed  the  petition  and  the  Coast  Guard  promised  ac­ no  other  way  exists, to  .chisel  do  painting  to  deprive  the  mei%  my  old  stores  continued  to  be  m­.'­y '  LUCKY  HRST  the  men  out  of  the  money  after  from  what  is  legitimately  theiij­ mr  used.  To  the  best  of  my  knowl­ tion­but  apparently  did ­nothing.  work.  edge  they  were  all  used  up,  too.  Warren  P.  Bremer,  FWT  on  ­  "The  Chief  insisted  that  his  they  have  worked  for  it.  The  point I'm trying to  illustrate  the  Bents  Fort  from  March  30  order  be  obeyed  at  once^"  Bre­ It  is  common  for  men  in  su­ V  Work  or  tasks  that  on  SIU  is  that  you  could  eat  this  stuff,  imtil  May  24,  when  he  was flred  mer  continues.  '"Drop  what  pervisoiy  jobs  on  CS  ships to  ships  are  paid  for  at  overtime  or  go  hungry—and  do  nothing  for  signing  the  petition,  reported  you're  doing,'  he  said.  The  Ma­ promise  the  crewmen  overtime  rates,  or  double  overtime,  de^  one  of  the  incidents  that  lead  chinist had  to let  go of  the pipe.  for  certain  jobs.  But  at  the  pay­ pending  on  tfie  nature  of  the  about  it."  Fortunately,  the  First  got  out  off  they  get  nothing—the  com­ job,  are  considered  normal  rpUr  to  the  petition.  The  effort  made  by  Steward  iRichard  Grant,  who  sailed  for  "During  the  third  trip,"  Bre­ from  under  in  the  nick  of  time  pany  simply  doesn't  pay  for  it,  tine  to  be  performed  during  over  a  year  on  three  CS  ships,  mer  states,  "the  Machinist  was  to  see  the  pipe  come  crashing  or  the  officer  is  afraid  to  even  regular  watches.  Butterworthing.  to  improve  feeding  on  the  Ar­ in  the  Engine  room,  standing  up  down."  put  it  down.  Anyway,  it  isn't  is  practicar a  daily  job  on  cher's  Hojte  cost  him  his  job  on  on  a  grating  while  he  held  a  Bremts:  says  that  the incident  paid.  Despite  the  frequency  of  shipa  and  there's  no  extra  paj^  I:­ •  • ­Aj­, • •   m­ I  ,1  i  ^  't  �Friday.  January  27,  1850  THE  SEAFARERS  LOG  Page  Nine  E.S:;  for  it.  On  blU  ships  this  is  overtime  ]jfork.  On  CS  ships;  supervisors  and  company  tavorities  hog  the  tank  cleaning  assignment,  because  it's  the  rare  opportunity  to  make  an  extra  dollar.  They're  paid  for  it  at  straight  pay.  On  SIU. ships,  tank  cleanmg  is  paid  for  at  double,  or  triple  overtime  rates,  according  to  the  type  of  fuel  carried  in  the  tanks.  In  addi­ tion,  men  on  tank  cleaning  aboard  SIU  ships  get*  $7.50  as  ,  dothing  allowance  to  compen­ sate  for  the  damage  to  their  ^ar  in  the  course  of  the  job.  What  SIU  Contract  Means  To  Cities  Service  Seamen  Cities  Service  seamen  know  for  /the  best  wages  and  under  what  they're fighting  for.  the  best  working  conditions  in  They  have  endured  the  com­ the  maritime  industry.  The  kind  pany's  vicious  repressive  tactics  of  food they  eat, their rights  will  throughout  the  past  three  years  no  longer  be  determirfed  by  the  because  at  the  end  of  the  battle  whims  of  company  stooges.  they  stand  to  win.  They  know  Everything  will  be Avritten  down  what  an  SIU  contract  will  bring  in  black  and  white.  If  there  are  to  the  Cities  Service fleet.  Many  any  disputes  over  their  treat­ of  them  sailing  on  Union­con­ ment,  they  wUl  protest  and  use  tracted  ships  today  have  already  the  successful  grievance  machin­ experienced  the  night­and­day  ery  for  settlement.  REIGN  OF  TERROR  difference  'btween  the  two  ex­ Wherever  necessary,  SIU  rep­ That  the  working  ^conditions  tremes  in  conditions  and  wages.  resentatives,  operating  out  of  aboard  Cities  Service  ships  are  First  off,  in  place  of  the  Cities  SIU Halls  in every  major port  on  deplorable  has  been  established  Service  questionable  hiring  prac­ the  Atlantic,  Gulf  and  Pacific  without  a flicker  of  doubt.  But  tices,  an  SIU  contract  will  as­ coasts,  wiU see  to  it that  they re­ far  worse  is  the  repressive  at­ sure  them  of  non­discriminatory  ceive  everything  to  which  they  mosphere  in  which  CS  seamen  shipping.  An  SIU  contract  wiU  haVe  to  sweat  out  their  voyages.  Inadequate  safety  preparaliosu  resulted  in  the  death  of  spell  the  end  of  favoritism  and  are  entitled  imder  the  contract.  No man dares  open up his  mouth  seaman  Edgar  Eddy  aboard  the  Cities  Service  tanker  SS  Lone  blacklisting  in  the  CS  tanker  For  the first  time.  Cities  Ser­ in  protest  against  any  form  of  vice  seamen  will  get  overtime  fleet.  abuse  or  unfair  treatment.  Even  Jack  in  1948.  Eddy  was  swept  overboard  when  ordered  to  pay  for  all  overtime  work,  as  is  Under  an  SIU  contract,  Cities  the  most  feeble  suggestion  that  secure  a  poorly  lashed  lifeboat  during  a  hurricane.  Photo  Service  seamen  will  be  working  the  case  on  all  Union­contracted  things  inight  be  better  is  not  above  shows the  Lone  Jack'B  No.  1  lifeboat  after  lashing  down  ships.  tolerated.  had  been  completed.  The  bent  was  not  restored  to  its  cradle  Furthermore,  Cities  Service  *  Freedom  of  expression  and  job  .and  was  lashed  in  such  a  manner  that  it  could  not  be  freed  will  directly  participate  in  all  security  are  unknown  on  CS  in  an  emergency.  matters  affecting  their  economic  tankers,  because  of  the  reign  of  welfare.  They  will  discuss,  pass  A  Lone  Jack  crewmember  pointed  out  that  the  imsafe  terror  which  is  a  matter  of  com­ or  reject,  all  rules  governing  pany  policy.  A  company­fostered  conditions  leading  to  Eddy's  death  would  have  been  corrected  their  o^ organization—without  spy  system  prevents  any  discus­ if  the  crew  had  Union  representation  and  thus  been  able  to  interference  from  the  company.  sion  of  shipboard  conditions  or  call  for  remedial  action  before  the ship  left  port.  They  will  elect  their  ovm  offi­ talk  of  imionism.  cials  every  year  from  among  their  shipmates  in  secret  ballot.  Length  of  service  with  the  for  re­6mployment  by  the  com­ resented  by  the  Union  of  their  company  adds up  to nothing  if  a  pany.  Under SIU  contract.  Cities Ser­ own  choosing—the  SIU—so  that  CS  employee  is  even  slightly  But  on  Feb.  9; 1949,  Vila  was  they  may  enjoy  the  same  decent  vice  men  wiU  have  a  new­foimd  suspected  of  having  pro­Union  flred,  from  the  same  ship,  com­ working  conditions,  wages  and  freedom—job  security.  They  wUl  sentiment.  not  be  plagued  by  the  ccmstant  manded  by  the  same  Skipper,  job security  that are possible  im­ need to curry  to  company  favor­ John  Sullivan  was  a  Messman  after  the  comply  learned  that  der  SIU  contracts.  They  have  ites  in  order  to  keep  their  jobs.  foi^ four  years  aboard  Cities  Ser­ Vila  had  received  a  telegram  comphed  with  the  laws  govern­ The  Union  wiU  see  to_it  that  vice  ships—^until  he  was flred  from  the  ­SIU  notifying  him  of  ing  the selection  of  a  bargaining  every  one  of  their  contractual  last  spring  from  the  Royal  Oak  the  collective  bargaining  elec­ agent,  and  the  official  govern­ rights  and  benefits  is  fully  pro­ after  the  ship  was  voted  in  the  tion  to  be  held  in  the fleet.  Vila  ment agency,  the  National  Labor  NLlfe  election  in  the'  Port  of  had  been  on  the  Fort  Hoskins  Relations  Board  has  polled  them  tected.  Philadelphia.  and  found  that  the  overwhelm­ There  is  not  a  single  aspect  about  eight  months.  "You  can't  beat  Cities  Serv­ ing  majority  want  the  SIU.  The  ice  for  the  way  it  treats  its  of  working  aboard  ship  that  wiU  Ever  since  the  end  of  1944,  SPY  RING  SIU  has  consequently  been  cer­ seamen."  says  Richard  Adell.  not be improved by  a Union con­ when  he  first  went  to  work  for  •   the  company,  "there  had  never  The  anti­union  spy ring  aboard  tified  as  agent  for  the  entire  formerly  of  the  Government  tract  and  Cities  Service  men  been  a  complaint  about  my  the  Archer's  Hope  ended  the  fi^.  Camp.  "You  work,  like  I  did.  know  it.  That  is  why  they  have  work,"  Sullivan  says.  "There  employment  of  Edward  W.  Bam­ No  legal  or  moral  justification  for  the  company  for  8 V?  so  overwhelmingly  decided  on  wasn't  a  single  log  against  me,  berger,  FWT,  late. last  winter.  remains  for  continuance  of  the  months,  break  your  back  try­ the  SIU  as  the  bargaining  agent  or  any  other  kind  of  black  mark  The  Chief  Engineer and  the  Sec­ rank,  intolerable  conditions  pre­ ing  to  do  the  job  right,  never  Any  doubts  that  might  have  .On  my  record.  ond  Assistant  passed  along  to  vailing  on  CS  tankers.  The  men  qet  drunk,  never  miss  work,  existed  on this  score  were  wiped  "The  Captain  said  'he  wanted  the  Skipper  some  statements  want  SIU  representation  and  do  everything  that's  asked  of  away  by  a  comparison  of  con­ to  make  an  example  of  me.'  made  by  Bamberger.  they  must  get  it.  When  they  do,  you—and  what  happens?  They  ditions  between  those  on  Union­ However,  the  Assistant  Port  "After  months  of  soaking  up  another  rotten  period  in  mari­ fire  you  for  what  you  believe  contracted  ships  and  those  <HI  Steward  for  Cities  Service  in  their  ballyhoo  about  CTMA,"  time  history  will  have  been  in."  AdeU  believes  the  SIU  Cities  Service  vmorganized  ves­ *New  ¥ork  had  been  Steward  on  says  Bamberger,  "I  told  the  En­ ended.  sels.  will  help  CS  seamen.  the  Abiqua  when  I  was  on  her.  gineers  that  there  was  no  com­ He  and  the  Cook  on  the  Ahiaua  JKnew  I  was  interested  in  the  SIU.  SIU.  •  "In  my  case  they  made  no  pretense  as  to  the  reason  for  my  The, Marine  Division  of  the  Cities  Ser­  The  company  has  now  exhausted  every  OBVIOUS  ENOUGH  I  discharge  —  I  had  been  found  vice  Oil  Company  has  shaped  a  situation  legal  maneuver  to  prevent  dealing  with  "So," added  Sullivan, "it  seems  guilty  of  praising  the  SIU."  fairly  obvious  why  I  was fired."  Bamberger  says  that  at  the  for  which  it  alone  must  accept  full  re­  ij:s  employees.  Even  the  illegitimate  com­ Roy  Brace,  an  AB  on  Cities  payoff  of  the  Archers  Hope  in  sponsibility. In  attempting to get  the com­  pany "union,"  which  it injected  to extend  Service  ships,  made  the  fatal  Camden  at  Petty's  Island,  near  pany­to  enter  collective  bargaining  nego­  the  stalling,  is  now  locked  up  legally  and  jpistake  of  beefing  to  the  Skip­ Camden,  he  was  told  that  his  tiations,  the  SIU  has  complied  with  the  can  do  nothing  further  to  block  contract  jper  about  the  food  on  the  Gov­ services  were  no  longer  needed.  letter  of  the  law  governing  labor­man­  discussions.  ftrnment  Camp.  The  Mate  gave  "When  I  pressed  him  for  de­ If  the  SIU  calls  a  strike  against  the  him  his  notice  and  told  him  he  tails,  he  said  'You're  a  little  bit  agement  relations. Twice  the SIU  petition­  ed  the  National  Labor  Relations  Board  Cities Service  company  it  will  be  doing so  shouldn't  have  talked  to  the  overly  excited  about  union  ac­ for  collective  bargaining  elections,  after  because  the  company  has  closed  the  door  jgkipper  about  chow.  The  Mate,  tivities'."  JPeter  Vierra,  told  Brace  that  Prior  to  his  last  trip  on  the  Cities  Service  seamen  expressed  a  desire  on  negotiations.  the  company  office  had  sent  him  Archers  Hope,  Bamberger  re­ for  representation  by the Union.  ­phe  SIU  will  be  striking  against  the  aboard  to clean ship  of  all hands  ceived  a  letter  from  the  Skipper  Two  elections  were  ordered  and  both  company  because  of  its  refusal  to  comply  who had  been  aboard for  a 'long  recommending  him  for  further  time."  Brace  had  served  a  total  employment.  The  letter  said  in  times  the  SIU  was  overwhelmingly  des­  with  the  provisions  of  the  Labor­Manage­ of  15  months  on the Government  part:  "He  has  been  at  all  times  ignated  as  the  choice  of  CS  tankermen?  ment  Relations  Act,  enacted  by  the  Con­ Camp  in  1948  and  1949  and  had  sober'  and  conscientious  and  a  As  a  result  of  the  elections  the  SIU  holds  gress  of  the  United States.  v­­ done  a  hitch  on  the  Cantigny.  credit  to  this  ship  .  .  .  Should  two certification  orders, naming  it as  sole  Specifically,  the  strike  will  be  called  in  Brace  also  tells how  the  Stew­ he  desire  to  rejoin  this  vessel,  ard,  a  company­sponsored  man,  it  is  recommended  that  he  be  collective  bargaining  agent  for  men  pf  protest  of  the company's  refusal  to recog­ made  rope  rungs  throughout  the  reassigned  as  Oiler."  the  company's  fleet.  mze  the  Union  certified  by  the  Govern­ voyages,  seldom  going  to  the  The  company  filed  objection  after  ob­  nient  agency  as  representative  of  its  em­ NO  END  * messhall,  but  never  was  cen­ jection  and  exception  after  exception  to  ployees,  and  against  the  company's  refusal  sured  by  the  Skipper.  Testimony  pointing  up  the  de­ to  bargain  collective V  the  represen­ On  Dec.  21,  1948,  Gil  Vila,  OS,  plorable  and  below­Unioh  stan­ the  board's  decisions  throughout  a  three­ received  a  glowing  commenda­ dards  aboard  Cities Service  ships  year  battle  to stave  off  what  any  sound­  tative of  these employees,  tion  from  Captain  H.  Flaniken,  could  be  cited  endles^y.  They  thinking  management  group  would  have  The  Cities  Service  Oil  Company  has  master  of  the  Cities  Service  have; been repeated  so oRen  that  quickly  accepted  as  jxist,  legal  and  reason­  chosen  to  ignore  the  laws  of  this  land  tanker  Fort  Hoskins.  In  a  letter  they  estabhsh  a  definite  pattern.  able—collective  '• bargaining relations  with  refusing  to  comply  with  the  decisions  of  to  company  agents,  the  Sk'pper  Cities  Service  seamen  are  not  said  that  Vila  had  been  "sober,  crazy,  nor  do  they  want  more  its employees  through the medium  of  their  the  National Labor  Relations  Board,  In  effect.  Cities  Service  will  be  calling  p­eliable  and  attentive  to  duty,"  than  they  are  entitled  to.  All  legally  designated  representative,  in  this  therefore  was  recommended  they want  is the  right  to be rep­"  case  the  SIU.  the  strike  agajnst  itself.  If  A  Strike  Comes  �'#»&^' AK^*7 ' a?^ /;!^''  1?TAU  vtoites  m^­ CAor  TOTAL  V^UP  vbits  \foip  cmmim  .VbTES  VOTES  VOTES  PE02EWTASE  30  63.6X  96  12  69.9%  251  42  POR  <SIU  '  piRsr  /yaSELECIlo*'  SEOCWP  Afi­fiBE/RTiCW  190  I6i  183  I  no  66  .»  t,IK:  *  5  '  *  TOTAliF?  371  293  „»  67  ASAlNSr  S./U  ft  I?  y; I  m  In the  first National Labor  Relations Boord eleetiott, con­ ducted before  the creation of  CTMA  (the company  "union"),  only  one  vote  was challenged by  the  Sill. None  of  the  votes  was challenged by  either  the  NLRB  or  the compony.  Ships  voting  in  the  first  election,  results  of  which  were  announced  on  February  9,  1948,  were:  The Unfop's  overwhelming mafority in the  second ballot­ ing  is  especially  sf^iflcant  in  view  of  the  unusually  large  number  of  votes  that  were  chaHenged — 66  out  of  a  totob  of  181,  cast.  Because  of  the heavy  vote  cast  in favor  of  the  SIU,  the  NLRB ruled tbat it was  not  even necessary  to  hold  hearings  SS  Abiqna,  SS  Cantigny,  SS  Chiwawa,  SS  French  Creek,  on  the  diaWenged  ballots  to  decide  the  outcome.  Even  if  none of  these questioned  votes  was registered in the  Union's  SS  Council  Grove,  S$  Logans  Fort  and  SS  Paoii.  The NLRB issued its order certifying the Sill os collective  cdmnn, the results of the election would not have been alter­ ed, ol^eugh  ft is  a certainty  that  the  majority, if  not  all of  bargaining agent  on May 24,  1948.  theni^  wiMild  hove  revealed  a  preference  for  the  SSU,*os  In the  second  election, held  after  the  creation of  CTMA,  not  one  vote  was  challenged  by  the  Union., AH  of  the  66  these  company­  and  NLRB­choHenged  votes  undoubtedly  ballots  questioned  were  challenged  either  by  the  NLRB  or  would have  followed  the pattern  set by  their  shipmates.  tfie compony.  Jn other  words,  even  though  well  over  one­third  of  the  entire  vote  was  chaHenged  in  the  second  election  by  the.  The  ships  involved  in  this  election  were:  company ^ the  NLRB,  the  SIU  stUI  was  far  ahead,  scoring  SS  Archers  Hope,  SS  Bents  Fort,  SS  Bradford Island,  SS  the  dihoxlng  majority  of  54.1  percent  of  the  total  votes  Fort  Hoskinsh  SS  Government  Camp,  SS  Lone  Jack,  SS  Roycd  ca$t —faicluding the 66  chaHenged  and five  void ballots.  Oak, SS  Salem Maritime  and SS  Winter HUL  The  National  Labor  Rdations  Board  cannot  designate  The results of  the second NLRB  election were onnounceU  g union as the  winner  of  an election  unless  the  union  scores  on April 22, 1949, and the final certification order «ras issueil  better than a 50 percent majority of  the vaiid votes cost. As'^  by the  government agency  on  December  2, 194P.  the figures prove, the SIU has mere than met this requirenlent.;  Of the approximately 500  jobs in  the Cities Service Beet,  It  is  interesting  to  note  that  the  evidence  presented  more  than  250  of  the  company's  seamen  have  fHed  unfair  against the company in the five successful NMU cases was not  labor  charges  against  the  company  in  the  space  of  a  few  neOrfy ojiiJ strong ai even the  weakest cases  of the more  thdtt^  months.  25() cdtts ponding i^inst the  company  today.  The  startling  fact  about  these  pending  unfair  labor  '  Quo of  the conclusions  that can be drawn from this  sit­,  chorges  is  that,  even if  the  Cities  Service  Oil ^mpany  had  agreed  to  an  SIU  contract  when it was  first  requeMied,^ the  uation IS  fiiat  the  Cities  Service  seamen  are  not  the  only,  added cost  to the company  of a  contract with the Secdofers  victims  of  the  Murine  Division's  unfair  labor  practices.  The  would  have  been  far  less  than  the  sum  the  company  wlH  company  itself.. Is  a  victim  of  the  anti­union  policy  it  hos  eventuoHy  have  to  pay  for  its  anti­union  fight, this  wHI be  effOOted.  denuMstrated if  only  a  small percentage  of  thU unfair  labor  Besides placing  the  company  in the  present Unfavorable  charges  against  CS  is  upheld  by  the  National. Ldbor  Rela­ tions Board.  ^ecUcament,  the  persons  or  "labor  experts"  advising  CS  .Marine Division officials wHI be  responsible  for  the  financial  There  is  ample  precedent  to  sustain  this  estimate  of  ;soaking  the  company  wiH  gut  as  a result  of  the  pending  un­ heavy  costs  to be borne  by  the company.  In  the  earlier  dfe«  pute between the Not^nal Maritime Union and the Cities Ser­ 'fair labor  charges. The  company  can add  this.to  the  cost  of  vice  OH  Company's  Marine  Division,  the  NLRB  he^ sbs?  paying­ professionol union­bustOrs,  whom  these "^cperts"  rec­ cases  of  unfair  labor  charges  filed  by  NMU  nien  ogdinul  ommended be brought into  the field  to work against the  SHL '  the  company  for  anti­union  activities.  Of  these  slx^da^  The strange aspect of It all is  thot  the would­be  profes­ the  charges^ five  of  the  men  were  upheld  by the  govei^  sioiiai unioii­bustars the compony has employed hove  not  oc­^  mUnt Board.  . r  complifhedj the job they hove bm poid to do.  The compony  was ordered to pay  these men bocb wages  When the chi^ begin  to  falL it would be Interesting tb  and  subslstenee  for  the  time  they  spent  on  the  beocb an o  Be oround when the Murine IHvlsion ofUciuls of Cities Service  result  of  their ,  orfoifrary  cHsmissals.  In  addition,  the  ^ard  start expfcdning to the corporation and Its stockholders  fust  ii:  mr: fsriM lihpf the men were to be reinstated to their fOrmer  jofos^  exoctiy  whtot happened­* and how.  �January  27.1960  rifjs;  SEAFARERS  LOG  Maven  Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief  Ndifolk  business  requesting  a  SAN  FRANCISCO—Chairman,  30­day  extension  of  shipping  W.  McCuistion.  23138;  Recording  cards.  Tallying  Committee's  re­ Secretary,  Jeff  Morrison,  34213;  port  read  and  accepted.  New  Reading  Clerk,  P.  Robertson,  Business:  Motion  defeated  that  30148.  SHIPPED  SHIPPED  SHIPPED  TOTAL  REG.  TOTAL  REG.  REG.  at  every  meeting,  after  electing  Minutes  of  meetings  in  other  ENG.  STWDS.  REG.  .  DECK  ENG.  STWDS.  SHIPPED  DECK  PORT  a  Chairman,  Secretary and  Read­ ports  accepted.  Agent  reported  24  6  6  .  8  5  2  11  14  ing  Clerk,  a  Trial  Committee, an  slow  shipping during  past  weeks.  Boston  80  91  434  83  ,153  134  254  147  New  York.  excuse  committee  be  elected.  Communication  received  from  74  22  12  •   27  24  t  15  49  Membership  stood  in  silence  for  '  23  crew  of  SS  Bethore.  Motion  by  Philadelphia  79  60  232  65  53  59  177  one  minute  in  memory  of  Broth­ 93  Dore,  38091,  carried,  that  the  Baltimore.  120  27  7  7  7  49  21  ers lost  at  sea.  Meeting  adjovnn­ 1  44  Norfolk  "Negotiating  Committee  go  after  22  V  56  6  3  "17  17  1  10  Savannah..  ed  with  126  members  present.  isthmian  to  sign  the  standard  11  9  34  12  14  11  37  .14  Tampa  ......I  agreement,  with  emphasis  on  the  4  4  4  141  13  14  19  52  43  46  46  NEW  YORK  —  Chairman,  1^  transportation  clauses.  Good  aind  Mobile  87  296  94  91  118  65  59  218  Gardner,  3697;  Recording  Secre'  Welfare:  General  discussion  on  New  Orleans  37  18  23  78  10  11  16  37  lary,  Freddie  Stewart,  4W5;  Galveston.  particulars  which  should  be  in­ 34  29  95  20  39  32  18  77  West  Coast  Readily  Clerk,  C. Simmons,  219.  cluded  in'  agreement  to  be  ne­ gQtiated  for  the  future.  Meeting  GRAND  TOTAL  Minutes  of  all  meetings  held  577  502  505  1,584  306  302  332  940  adjourned  with  38  membei­s  in  other  ports  accepted,  except  present.  Norfolk,  which  was  rejected  IOT  to  Rico  be  contacted  by  the  SIU  GALVESTON  —  Chairman,  part  of  Norfolk  New  Business  requesting  a  30­day  extension  of  t  s.  SAVANNAH —Chairman,  Jim  representative  there, and  the set­ ,KeUh  Alsop.  7311;  Recording  requesting  30­day  extension  of  shipping  cards.  New  Business:  Rrawdy,  28523;  Recording  Sec­ up  on  quitting  ships  in  the Is­ Secretary,  J.  Hammond,  24404;  shipping  cards.  Agent  Rentz  re­ Motion  by  Aponte,  102075,  car­ retary, L.  E.  Hodges,  255;  Read­ land  be  explained  to  the  crews.  Reading  Clerk,  R.  Wilbnrn,  ported  slow  shipping.  Volimteers  who  have  aided  the  Grain  and  ing  Clerk,  Jeff  GiUette,  37060.  The  motion  also  called  upon  33093.  ~  Agent  reported  on  the  status  Headquarters  to  explain  the  set­ Meetings  of  other  Branches  Mill  Workers  were  thanked  by  of  shipping  for  the  past  two  up  through  the  air­mail  Bulletin.  accepted  as  read.  Agent,  Patrol­ the  Agent  for  their  good  work.  weeks  and  the  prospects  for  the  Good  and  Welfare:  Retiring  man  and  Dispatcher  reported.  Motion  by  Rentz,  26445,  carried  future.  Minutes  of  meetings  held  Agent  Jim  Drawdy  thanked  the  Headquarters  Tallying  Commit­ unanimously,  that  the  SIU  do­ in  other  ports  accepted,  except  membership  for  their  coopera­ tee's  report  accepted  as  read.  nate  $35  to  the  Grain  and  Mill  those  of  Norfolk,  which  called  tion  during  his  time  in  office,  One  minute  of  silence  for  Broth­ Workers,  who  are  in  tough  ~Ior  30­day  extension  of  shipping  and  asked  the  members  to  give  ers  lost  at  sea.  Meeting  adjourn­ straits  as  a  result  of  their  long  strike.  Meeting  stood  in  silence  ried,  that  Headquarters  investi­ cards.  Headquarters  Tallying  the  same  cooperation  to  the  new  ed  at  7:40.  for  one  minute  for  Brothers  lost  gate  Ponce  Cement  Company  on  4  4  4  Committee  report  accepted.  Mo­ Agentr  One  minutes  of  silence  tion  by  Goude,  50999,  carried,  for  members  lost  at  sea.  Meeting  MOBILE—Chairman,  J.  Park­ at  sea.  Meeting  adjourned  with  the  mater  of  imemployment  in­ surance  and  see  whether  or  not  that Headquarters be  asked  again  adjourned  with ­  80  members  er;  Recording  Secretary,  J.  L.  400  members  present.  the  company  is  paying  into  the  Carroll,  50409;  Reading  Clerk,  to  have  all  ships  touching  Puer­ present.  4  4  4  fund  on  wages  earneed  by  its  Harold  J.  Fischer,  59.  PHILADELPHIA  —  Chairman,  Motions  carried  to  accept  min­ J.  Sheehan,  306;  Recording  Sec­ seamen.  Good  and  Welfare:  Dis­ utes  of  meetings  held  in  other  retary,  G. Campbell, 34735;  Read­ cussion  on  men  missing  ship.  Membership  was  strongly  in  Branches.  Agent" reported  on  the  ing  Clerk,  A.  Fusco,  42860.  favor  of  strong  action  to  curb  ^shipping  prospects  f6r  the  com­ Motions  carried  to  accept  min­ practice.  ing  two  weeks.  He  also  reported  4  4  4  on  a  meeting  of  5, State  Federa­ utes  of  Branches  in  other  ports.  Agent's  verbal  report  accepted.  NEW  ORLEANS —Chairman.  tion  Directors  in  connection  with  C.  Stephens,  76;  Recording  Sec­ the fishermen  recently  brought  retary,  H.  Troxchiir,  6743;  Read­ into  the  SIU.'  The  Agent  con­ ter,^  South  Carolina  at  once.  It  VINCENT  CELLINI  ing  Clerk,  Jack  Parker,  27963.  cluded  his  report  with  comments  ^et  in  touch  with  your  sister,  is  very  important.  Charges  against  two  men read.  on  the  status  of  the  Welfare  Mrs.  Beatrice  Schmidt,  1606  ^44  Trial  Commitee  recommenda­ Plan.  Tallying  Committee's  re­ ANTONIO  TEIXEIRA  Mifflin  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa.  tions  accepted.  Minutes  of  meet­ port  on  elections  accepted.  One  Your  wife  is  ill  and  asks  that  Tallying  Committee's  report  read  '  t  4  t  ings  held  in  other  Branches  minute­of  silence  observed  for  you  write  her  at  once,  at  Azara  TED  DYSON  and  accepted.  Trial  Committee  ^ Your  gear  is  in  the  New  York  No.  10,  Dept  4,  Buenos  Aires,  Brothers lost  at  siea.  Meeting  ad­ elected  to  hear  charges  pending.  read  and  accepted.  Agent  re­ journed  at  7:30  with  420  mem­ Meeting  adjourned  with  200  ported  business  in  port  as  being  Republica  Argentina.  baggage  room.  in  good  shape,  but  shipping  has  bers  present.  members  present  been slow.  All hands were urged  ji  4  4  4  PHILLIP SARKUS  4  4  4  to  register  and  vote  in municipal  II  TAMPA  —  Chairman,  R.  H.  Please get in  touch  wiih  Frank  BOSTON—Chairman,  S. Green­ elections.  Good  and  Welfare:  Hall,  26060;  Recording  Secretary,  E.  Guitson,  409  East  92  Street,  T.  Tyre,  32746;  Reading  Clerk,  ridge,  1863;  Recording  Secretary,  Lengthy discussion on  Cities  Ser­ New  York  City.  B.  Lawson,  894;  Reading  Clerk,  vice  and  the  Union's  successful*'  P.  Carter,  48287.  »  4  *  fight  to  bring  the case  to  a  head.  Motions  carried  to  accept  min­ R. Lee,  47958.  MORRIS  BERLOWIT2  Minutes  of  other  Branches  ac­ Meeting  adjourned  with  510  utes  of  meetings  held  in  other  "Please contact,  or send  money  A&G  Shipping  From  Jon.  4  To  Jon.  1$  T4­..  1  ­.  ~  •  rpnfpd  oYrer>t.  that,  ­onrtinn  of  memberg  nrpserif  ed. Motion  carried  to accept  Bal­ SS  DOROTHY  Saltimorc  Hall, 14  N.  Gay  Street  loting  Committee's  report.  Sec­ The  following  crewmembers,  —Gosta  Skyllberg."  retary­Treasurer's financial  re­ who  paid  off  in  New  York  on  it  4  4.  January  23,  received  overpay­ port  read  and  accepted.  Meeting  AL  FORQUE  Write  to  your  old  shipmate,  ment.  Get  in  touch  with  Pay­ adjourned  after  one  minute  of  ASST.  SECRETARY­TREASURERS  Harry  Newton,  318  W.  Laurel  master,  Bull  Lines,  115  Broad  silence  for  Brothers  lost  at  sea.  SIU,  A&G  District  Robert  Matthews  Lloyd  Gardnor  Street,  New  York:  St.,  Compton  3,  California.  4  4  4  Joseph  Volpian  BALTIMORE  14  North  Cay  St.  NORFOLK  —  Chairman,  Ben  Douis  Cambard,  Bennie  Craw­ 4;  J;  4,  William  Rentz,  Agent  Mulberry  4S40  ford,  Walter  Hallett,  Wm.  Healy,  Rees,  95;  Recording  Secretary,  J.  BOSTON  WM.  grOHN  DARCH  276  State  St.  SUP  It  is necessary  for  you  to' com­ James  Sealy,  Phillip  Snyder  and  Bullock,  4747;  Reading  Clerk,  W.  Ben  Lawson,  Agent  Richmond  2­0140  Dispatcher  Richmond  2­0141  LaChance,  46127.  municate  with  Richard  M.  Can­ Leonard  Toland.  HONOLULU  16  Merchant  308'/4—23rd  St.  tor,  51  Chambers  St.,  New  York  Phone  S­STTT  Headquarters  Tallying  Com­ GALVESTON  4  4  4  Keith  Alsop,  Agent  Phone  2­8448  Ill  W.  Bumsido  St.  The  following  men  have  trans­ mittee's  report  read  and  accept­ LAKE  CHARLES.  La.... 1419  Ryan  St.  PORTLAND  N.Y.  immediately.  Beacon  4S36  lk)rtation  money  waiting  for  ed.  Charges  against  one  member  L.  S.  Johnston,  Agent  4  4.  at  .  RICHMOND,  CaUf.  ....257  5th  St.  1  South  Lawrence  St.  them  at  the office  of  the  Ponce  read  and  a  Trial  Committee  MOBILE  EDDIE  Phone  2599  Gal  Tanner,  Agent  Phone  2­1754  FRANCISCO  59  Oay  St.  ;,*T  got  off  the  ship.  Write  me  Cement  Co.,  Ponce,  Puerto  Rico:  NEW  ORLEANS  323  Bienville  St.  Douglas  2­8^3  c/o  Leah.  Everything  okay:  S.  Crespo,  R.  Moran,  A.  Morel,"  E. Sheppard. Agent  Magnolia  6112­6113  SEATTLE.  86  Smieca  St.  R.  Hestres,  J.  Cordero,  F.  Rom­ NEW  YORK  51  Beaver  St.  Frank."­ Main  0290  Joe  Algina,  Agent  HAnover  2­2784  bach,  G.  Rivera,  L.  Guatier­ and  4  at  4  WILMINGTON. .  440  Avalon  Blvd.  NORFOLK  127­129  Bank  St.  L.  Cabrera.  Terminal  4­313^  ­ ARTHUR  W.  CORNMAN  Beir  Rees,  Agent  Phone  4­1083  Your  wife  is  anxious  to  hear  4  4  4  PHILADELPHIA  337  Market  St.  Market  7­1635  from  you  at  2121  Eastlake  Ave.,  SS  THOMAS  WOLFE  (1946)  elected. Resolution  from  the  crew  J.  Sheehan,  Agent  Canadian  District  85  Third  St.  The  men  listed  below  have  of"  the  SS  Bethore ­read.  Com­ SAN  FRANCISCO  Los  Angeles  31,  Calif.  404  Le  Moyno  St.  Jeff  Morrison,  Agent  Douglas  2­5475  MONTREAL  won  judgment  of  a  month's  munication  requested  that  steps  SAN  4  4  4­ UNiversity  248T.  JUAN.  PR  252  Ponce  de  Leon  WM.  EDWARD  THOMPSON^  wages.  Contact  Albert  Michel­ be  taken  to  improve  the  quan­ Ssl  Colls,  Agent  FORT  W1LUAM..11SK  Syndicate  A­M.  Ontario  Phone  3­S22t  2  Abercorn  St.  Write  your  mother  at  542  son,  1650  Russ  Building,  235  tity  and  quality  of  stores  on  Ore  SAVANNAH  128  HoIUs  St.  Phone  3­1728  HALIFAX  N.W,  10  St.,  Miami,  Fla.  She  is  Montgomery  St.,  San  Francisco,  ships.  Membership  stood  one  Jim  Drawdy,  Agent  Phone  3­8911  SEATTLE  2700  l»t  Ave.  "jiiinute  in  silence  for  lost  Broth­ Wm.  McKay,  Agent  California:  worried  about,  you.  103  Durham  St.  Seneca  4570  PORT  COLBORNC  Herebert  Bagley,  George  E.  ers.  Meeting  adjourned  with  120  TAMPA  4  4  4  '  Phone  SSSS"  1809­1811  N.  Franklin  St.  lllA  Jarvia  St.  Rodriquez,  Joseph  Hassler,  Jr.,  members .present.  Ray  White.  Agent  Phone  M.1323  TORONTO,'.....  ANTHONY  CZECZEMSKI  WILMINGTON, Calif.,  227 H  Avalon Blvd.  Eliin  S719  Contact  jmur  sister,  Mrs.  Fred  Isaac  L.  Jones,  Richard  E.  Hol­ 4  .4  4  VICTORIA,  B.C  602  Boughtoa  St.  E.  B.  Tilley,  Agent  "Terminal  4­2874,  Bell,  109  Prospect  Ave.,  Buffalo,  stein,  James  A.  Knittles,  Lee  T.  BALTIMORE  —  Chairman,  A1  HEADQUARTERS.. 51 Beaver St..  N.Y.C.  Empire  4831  Devol,  Raymond  R.  Carroll^  Jr.,  Stansbury.  4683;  Recoiding  S«c­ N^  Y.  y  .  VANCOUVER  565  Hamilton  St.  SECRETARY­TREASURER  PaciHc  7824  Franklin  O.  Miller,  Raymond  K  lelary.  G.  A.  Mastenon.  20997;  Paul  HaU  ft  ^  HEADQUARTi^  812  McGUl  St.  DIRECTOR  OF  ORGANIZATION  Reading  Clerk  Rex  Dickey,  652.  SDV/ARD  B.  YOUNGSLOOD  Schott,  Troy  W.  GsmmelL  Rob­ Montreal  Plateau  67Q  Undsey  WUliamil  Minutes  of  meetings  held  in  ert A.  allee, John S. Ilauser, Ted  Please  contact  your  brother, T.  Doug  Youngblood,  Box  30,­Sum­ Boling  and  Ronald  F;  Chandler.  other  ports  accepted,  except  that  • i  Directory  Of  SIU  Halls  �Page Twelve  I  T^y  \  '^"'^1 wps^­Tt^o|^  AFL  Seafarers  Union  Moving  to  Kick  Out  Trotskyite  Commies  Declares  Both  the  Party  and  Splinter  Groups  Are  Dual  and  Hostile  to  SIU  t  Friday.  Janiwry  27,4250  THE  SEAFARERS  LOG  SIU  ­K  UJ  e  New York Newspaper  Highlights SIU Fight  Against Trotskyite Coaimie Disraptors  By  NELSON  FRANK,  World­Telegram  Staff  Writer.  Action  toward  expelling  Trot­ against  the  Communists  among'  skyite Communists has been taken  the membership.  by  the  APL's  Seafarers  Interna­ In  the  recent  fracas  at  NMU  tional  Union.  Significant  is  the  headquarters, all  types of  pro and  fact  that  the  resolution  adopted  semi­Communists,  including  the  by  the  AFL  union  lists  as  one  of  real  thing,  were  aligned  against  the reasons for Its action the "dis­ the  administration  which  finally  ruptive  record  on  the  waterfront  removed  15  of  them  from  office.  within  the  (CIO's  National  Marl­ Currently  there are  reports that  time Union)  , .  of theTrotsky­ Charles Keith, former  head of  the  'Communist  part^  on  the  water­ ites.  The  NMU  has  charged  that  front  who  after  being  expelled  among the leaders  who led the re­ first  backed  Curran  and  more  re­,  cent  disturbance  at  its'  head­ cently  has  led  the  fight  against  quarters on  W. 17th St. were sup^  him, is  being  tried  for  his  part  in  porters  of  the  two  Trotskyite  the  seizure  of  the  NMU  head­ splinter  •  groups,  the  Sdtialist  quarters.  Workers  party  and  the  Inde­ Mr.  Keith  Is  expected  to  have  • charges against  him  presented  to'  pendent Socialiist League.  By  its  action,  the  AFL  union  the membership at the  next union  has gone  further  in  opposition  to  membership meeting on Thursday  he  radical  political  bodies  than  he  NMU  which  as  yet­  has  not  (From  the  Congressional  Record)  ipelled  out  the  names  of  its  'political opponents.  Oual and Hostile Body.'  anything from  the past  conflict.  proprietors served  as' employment  agen­ Despite  its  failure  to  name  stability  of  this  Vital  indus­ ciesTor equally ufiscruptuous shii^Wners.  Seafarers  International  Union  Communist  splinter  groups  as  try, and  the  job security of  the workers  Crimps fleeced  their  seamen­guests,  enemies,  the  NMU  is  expected  to  'dependent upon it for their livelihoods—  sinking  them  deeper  and  deeper  into  be  officially  on rkcord against the  EXTENSION  OF REMARKS  and the  s ecurity of the Nation—^is threat­ debt,  until  they  were  forced  to  accept  Communist  party  this  week  when  OF  the results of  a referendum on two  ened because of  a serious shortcoming in  one qf  the jobs offered  them  a means  convention resolutions and a num­ the Taft­Hartley  law.  of  getting  out  of  debt.  The  seamen's  HON. ISIDORE DOLLINGER  ber  of. proposed  constitutional  Because of the ban on the closed shop,  wages were then used to pay off  the debt  OF NEW  TORK  amendments are counted  in union  the  existence  of  the  maritime  unions'  and,  In  addition,  the  crimp  received  a  headquarters.  IN  THE  HOUSE  OP REPRESENTATIVES  hiring halls Is In  jeopardy.  If  the view  commission from  the shipowner.  It was  Under  the  changes,  introduced  Tuesday, January 17, 1950  of  the  lower  courts  is  upheld  by  the  a  vicious  cycle  with  the  seamen  never  at  the  union's  convention  last  September  by  supporters  of  NMU  Mr. DOLLINGER.  Mr. Speaker, I re­ Supreme  Court,  the  ban  will  not  only  getting any  more than a sum  necessary  President  Joseph  Curran,  resolu­ cently  availed  myself  of  an  invitation  end  the  Current  hiring  hall  procedure  to dispose of  his obligation to the crimp.  tions  passed  by  the  membership  Shanghaiing  was  an  even  more  des­ extended to all Members of  Congress by  with  its  democratic  rotary  system  of  have  the  result  of  establishing  shipping,  it  will  destroy  the  maritime  picable method of supplying mqn to .^hips  the  Seafarers  International  Union  to  official  union  policy.  One,  that  visit  their  headquarters  branch  at  51  unions  themselves, and  all  their  hard­ in  those  days. <  Manpower  needs  of  a  NMU  leaders  declare  they  believe  has passed,  names the  Communist  Beaver  Street,  New  York  City.  I  was  won  gains  in  behalf  of  their  seafaring  shipowner  were satisfied  by  coercing  or  party  as  a  body  that  is )dual  and  kidnapping seamen by crimps and saloon  pleased to have the opportunity to see the  members.  hostile  to the  NMU  and its  mem­ It Is possible that failure to exempt the  prcqirietors  who  would  ply  them' with  hiring hall  in action, and  to learn  what  bership.  : Paul Hall, secretary­treasurer of  the At­ union  hiring  halls  from  the  provisions  drugs and liquor,  and  then  hustle  them  Like  the  resolution  passed  by  lantic  and  Gulf  district,­ A1  Bernstein,  of  the  Taft­Hartley  law  was  due  to  a  aboard ship.  the SIU, this  will  make it  possible  The  union  hiring  hall  wiped  out  their  international  representative,  and  lack  of  understanding  on  the  part  of  to  bring  members  up  on  charges  many Members of Congress as to the na­ crimps' halls  and  shanghaiing,  and  the  others, are trying to accomplish.  that they  are using their mcmbcr­ hip in  the interests of  a  political  I was convinced, that because of  prob­ ture of  the hiring hall and its manner of  maritime industry is  better off  for it.  'party  rather  than  for the good  of  The union  hiring hall  also stepped  up  lems  peculiar  to  the maritime  industry,  operation.  the  trade  union.  As I saw it, the rotary hiring system is  the efficiency  and  stability  of  the  mer­ the imion hiring halls have injected sta­ The  SIU,  under  the  leadership  bility  into  the industry  and  have  given  the most  equitable method  of  dispatch­ chant marine by ending the employment  of  its  Atlantic  and  Gulf  Coast  to  seafaring  men  a  proper  dignity  and  ing  men  to Jobs  that  has  yet  been  de­ of  "summer  sailors,"  generally  well­to­ secretary­tre'asurer, Paul Hall,  has  consistently  battled  members  of  . secarlty  that  was  irxipossible  under  the  vised,  with  seamen  registering, for  Jobs  do college students with connections who  as they come off the ships and then being  were pushed through Coast Guard quali­ the  Communist  party  and  ousted  previous hiring practices.  hem  from  the  union.  Because I was so impressed with  what  dispatched  on  a first­come, first­served  fication  tests  so  that  they  could  go  to  'Enemies of  Union.'  sea  for  a  few  months  as  a  lark.  As  a  I learned during my visit, I wish  to "take  basis.  Under  the  rotary  hiring  system, sea­ rft­CHK:  nf  t.hls  nrnntl/'a  Now  it has stated  that both the  this  opportunity  to  report  t,n  mv  cnU  ­11  leagues  on  my.experiences,  and  to  give  "juuTu  wxiu xxavc  uccu ibsued cercmcates oy  who made a career of  sailing and whose  declared* dual  and  hostile  to  them the facts which  were ma^e availa­ the United States Coast Guard testifying  families were  dependent  upon  them for  best interests  of  the SXU.  to their qualiflcatior s to sail in their par­ sustenance were deprived of employment  ble to me.  The  resolution  states  that  be­ ticular  ratlng.s  obtain  job­s  fairly  and  opportunities.  They  were  forced  to sit  cause of  their  "blind  following  of  Woi'ld War II proved conclusively that  squarely.  When  a  man  want^  employ­ on the  beach until these  part­time sail­ the  antitrade  union  theory  advo­ a  large, strong,  and  efficient  merchant  ment,  he  registers  cated by Lenin  and Trotsky  we go  at  the  union  hiring  ors went  back to school.  marine  is  absolutely  essential  to  our  hall, where  he is issued  on  record  here  to  deal  with  the  a shipping  card  The  union  hiring  hall  not  only  pro­,  national  security.  Were  it  not  for  the  bearing the date of  his registration.  supporters  of  these  union­busting  vides  fair  treatment  for  the  seamen,^  groups  individually  and  collec­1  fact that we  were able to keep our ships  As jobs come in, they are posted on the  it has resulted in considerable advantage  tively  as enemies  of  our  union  as  [sailing when the vessels of  our allies vir­ shipping board, listing the  vessels, their  well  as  enemies  of  all  American  tually  had  been destroyed, it  is not  im­ destinations  and  other  pertinent  data.  to  the^ shipowners  themselves,  for  with  seamen . . ."  probable  that  years  would  have  been  In addition, the dispatcher calls out  the  the  innovation  of  union  hiring^ came  a  Further.  It  declares  that  "any  added  to  the  conflict.  In  fact,  victory  available  jobs  and  those  men  who  are  stability  that  the industry  never  before  meniber of  theSlU who is a mem­ enjoyed.  ­ might not  have been ours.  ber­ of, contributes  to or  as a  fel­ qualified  and  wish  to  apply  throw  in  The  Seafarers  International  Union  low  traveler  knowingly follows  the  It is important here to remember  that  their  cards.  Of  those  throwing  in,  the  maintains—and apparently without con­ policies  of  (the  CP and SWP)  be  'the  hiring  hall  was  the  backbone  in  men with the oldest cards, or those  who  tradiction—that  the  end  product  of  a|  declared an  enemy of  the SIU and  keeping the sihips  crewed and  moving in  have  been  on  the  "belteh"—unem­ strong union an4 the democratically ad­ ' be  made  to  stand  charges  and  if  wartime to all  theaters of  operation.  found  guilty  to  be  expelled  from  ployed—the  longest,  get  the  Jobs.  No.  ministered  system  of  rotary shippingJs  I  the  union ..."  The  merchant  marine  has  properly  one  is  compelled  to  take  any  employ­ a membership  that is conscientious  and  The  SIU  declares  that  "while  been  called  our  second  line  of  defense  ment.  If  an  eligible  seaman  does  not  fully  cognizant  of  its,^esponsibiUtles as  .the  powers  granted  the  hnion  by those who shouldered the responsibil­ want a particular Job. he simply does not  an  important  part of  an  important in­ I under the resolution have not  been  ity for  the successful  prosecution' of  our  throw in for it.  He merely waits for one  • dustry.  [invoked  to date,­the union  expects  I to  swing  into  action  against  .war effort.  Just as we must maintain an  more.^to his liking  to be called out.  The  The Seafarers  point  out  furthec that;  'known  offenders soon."  ^Army­ and Navy  strong, enough  to meet  date of his registration mid the fact that  the destruction  of  the union  hiring hall  Some  Split  With  Curran.  any  emergency,  so  must  we  take  the  he  is  qualified  are  the  only  considera­ would  wipe  out  many  hard­won  gains  Within  the  NMU,  a  member  of  necessary  steps  to  insure  Ihe  continued  tions determining his right to the Job.  realized  by  organized  seamen  over  the  [the  orie­time  supporters  of  the  efficient  functioning  of  our  merchant  I  spoke  with  Paul  HaH,  secretary­ past 10 years,  and chaos,  confusion  and  'present  administration  have  been  fieet.  We should  take no false  comfort  treasurer  of  the Atlantic  and  Gulf  dts­ all  the sordid  conditions  that  aire  now  •  Trotskyites  who  left  the, SJU  to  In  the  thought  that  Allied  Nations  are 'trlct, and  with his members of  the SIU,  part  of  an  Inglorious  history  would  re­^  join  the  CIO  union  when  the  rebuilding  their  maritime  industries,  and their sentiment in favor of this dem­ turn.  And  there Is sound  basis for  this  I Curran  forces  were  battling  the  ' Commupist" leadership.  Constantly changing political alinements iocratlc  system  of  obtaining ^ Jobs  was  prediction.  'Although  they  made  common  r mean that the ally of today might well be i  overwhelming.  The older seafarers were  The Congress of  the United States can  ! cause  with  Cunan  to  oust  the  the eneny of  tomorrow.  especially vigorous In their appi'oval an(^  act to avert  such a  calamity.  I believe  [communists  from  official  posi­ There  is  no  question  that  the  highly  in  no  uncertain  terms  they  denounced  all  legislators share  with  me. the desire  l tions, they split with him over  the  successful  operation  of  our  merchant  the'degrading  crimp  halls,  and  the  to  see  our  Nation  move  forward,  not  of  marine  during  the  war  was  duetto  the  shanghaiing  methods  that  prevailed  in  backward.  I believe,  therefore,  that  it  stability achieved in the maritime indus­ the industry  before  the* advent  of  the  is  incumbent  upon  us  to  exempt  the  try over  the  past  years.  That stability  union  hiring hall.  maritime  unions'trom  the  closed  shop  should  not be  threatened, unle.ss  we are  Crimp  halls  were  generally  seamen's  ban.  It  Is  In  the seamen's,  the indus­ foolhardy  enough  not  to  have  learned  jerding  houses,  whose  unscrupulous  try's,  and  Nation's  interest  that  do so. •   Congressman  Dollinger  Says  Hiring  Haii  Gives Men Sesurity^  Stahilizes  Industry  M­ � 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 27, 1950 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XII, No. 2 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: NLRB PUTS CRUSHER ON CTMA'S DESPERATE BID FOR RECOGNITION DOING SIU JOB MEANS MORE JOBS FOR THE SIU SEVEN MORE SIGN WELFARE PLAN; OTHERS INDICATE FULL AGREEMENT CENSUS BUREAU TO COUNT SEAMEN ON SHIPS A HOUSE DIVIDED THE CITIES SERVICE STORY INTIMIDATION, MASS FIRING KEY CS POLICIES WHAT SIU CONTRACT MEANS TO CITIES SERVICE SEAMEN Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/27/1950 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1950 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/98fa9c26e337c62ef5787ac53d244d7e.PDF b1830a6091e5a0de674714275b301303 PDF Text Text 50% BILL BEFORE HOUSE GROUP Bland-Magnuson Bill Bue For Early Consideration By Merchant Marine Body The Merchant Marine Committee of the House Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA of Representatives is expected to take action with­ in a few days on the Bland-Magnuson Bill guaran­ NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1949 No. 4 teeing absolutely that at least 50 percent of all VOL. XI Nominations For Delegates To Convention Nominations for delegates to represent the Atlantic & Gulf District at the biennial conven­ tion of the SIU of NA, to be held in Baltimore in late March, were opened " at membership meetings held on January' 26. In telegrams dispatched to all A&G port agents, the SecretaryTreasurer opened a two-week nominating period for men to fill the six convention posts as representatives of the A&G. Any member may place his own name in nomination, if he has the necessary qualifications. At the closing of nominations on February 8, balloting will be­ gin and will continue for 30 days. Qualifications necessary to serve as a delegate are the same as those needed to stand for election to Union office. The qualifications stipulate that a delegate be a citizen of the United States; a full bookmember of the A&G District and in good standing for two years; have three years of seatime in any of three departments, and not have misconducted him­ self previously while employed as an officer of the Union. Further, he must show four months discharges for the cur­ rent 12-month period, unless he has held office for four months during the period. Nominations are to be ad­ dressed to the Secretary-Treas­ urer, SIU A&G Headquarters, 51 Beaver Street, New York. Marshall Plan and any other foreign aid cargoes must move in American ships. • The bill was written and in­ troduced into the House by Rep­ resentative Schuyler Otis Bland (D., Va.) chairman of the Mer­ chant Marine Committee. Serv ator Wan-en G. Magnuson (D^ "Wash.), sponsor of the bill in the upper chamber, sat with the House body during hearings at which witness after witness from all sections of the maritime in­ dustry denounced EGA Adminis­ trator Paul G, Hoffman's propos­ al to take advantage of a loop­ hole in the present 50 percent rule and assign all Marshall Plan bulk cargoes to foreign ships. Senator Magnuson, speaking as a member of the Senate Inter­ state and Foreign Commerce Committee, said that he hoped a Senate hearing on the biU would not be necessax-y. Veteran Wash­ ington observei's were of the opinion that the bill would be passed by both houses of Con­ gress with little opposition. Con­ fidence in this prophecy was but­ tressed by the more than 30C letters received at SIU, A&G District, Headquarters from Sen­ ators and Representatives endors­ ing the Union's opposition to the Hoffman proposal. Senator Magnuson introduced the bill into the upper Chamber by citing the editorial, "The Facts, Mr. Hoffman," from the LOG of January along with ar­ ticles from two other papers. The bill as it now stands would leave neither Paul G. Hoffman nor any other foreign aid ad­ ministrator a loophole on the shipping question. Its most es­ sential sentence reads as follows: "Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representa(Continued on Page 11) Crew Turns CTMA Meeting Into SIU Rally With the voting date for the jing was. to elect CTMA officers ermen—all who were not on "The crewman pointed out why other things to Cities Service watch were present at the meet­ the CTMA was. not a i-eal union, seamen, who ai-e now picked for collective bargaining election from among the crew. ing. "In spite of Mr. -r—'s boast that' it was just a tool of the their jobs in a secorxd-rate shape aboai-d Cities Service tankei's that he believed at least 50 per­ "The crewmembers were in­ company used in the interest of up in 70 Pine Street. expected to be set at any mo­ cent of the crew was really proterested in what new stall or the cornpany and against the 'This meeting, in effect, was: ment, the situation is becoming CTMA, he could not get anyone dodge the company had up its crewmembers. He showed that turned into an SIU rally and the more and more desperate for to run for chairman or record­ sleeve. Mr. —— lost no time. Cities Sei'vice was only now des- CTMA 'leader' was put on the the company lawyer-sponsored ing secretary. No one volun- He first let go with a danderous pei-ately forming its company defensive. When crewmembers 's series of remai'ks against the union because the SIU had then started questioning him, he Cities Service Tanker Men's As­ teei-ed even after Mr. cajolings. Finally, upon Mr. SIU and the SEAFARERS LOG, px'oved itself and won the fii'st made excuses of only being em­ sociation. 's direct requests addressed making a lot of high-sounding elections, held last winter, aboard ployed for seven months and, Cities Service seamen ai-e dem­ to the four or five company men accusations. Cities Service ships. therefore, he didn't know every­ onstrating that they are keenly aboai-d he got some amazing "After he finished spewing "He also told the meeting that thing about the situation. aware that CTMA is a phony replies. forth a lot of false hokum Cities Service was only doing "With the election ox-dei-ed and puppet organization. A sample "One of these men complained against the union, he proceeded what Esso had done years ago to the date for the voting to begin of the sentiment prevailing he couldn't hear well enough. to sing the praises of the CTMA keep the union out, by raising soon to be set, the company aboard the company's ships is Another insisted his eyesight was as the saviour of Cities Service the base pay aijd give more, vaca­ lawy^ who invented CTMA revealed in the following letter too bad. A third sputtered he seamen. Then he read a petition tion time, but wiping out over­ must see the handwriting on the received by the SIU from crew- was too young and inexperienc­ he had typed up to-be sent to time and the seamen's freedom wall. Even though the cour­ members of a vQities Service ed. The fourth man said he all ships, urging all crewmen at the same time. This^ ci'ew- ageous crewmember who ad­ tanker, which for obvious x-ea- couldn't write very well. to sign it. The purpose was to member, incidentally, knew what dressed the meeting was squeezed sons must be nameless: "So, to keep the meeting go­ get CTMA on the ballot and to he was talking about as he had off the ship for the remarks he "On Jan. 15, 1949, at 7:30 p.m., ing, Mr. himself took over halt the scheduled election. sailed aboard Esso tankers. made, the outcome for which Mr. —, one of the lead­ the chairmanship and secretary "When Mr. ------ had fin­ "The crewmember concluded Cities Service ^eamen have been ing figures (and one of the very job, too. Since it is so close to ished, one of tlie crewmen de­ his remarks by showing the ad­ waiting is certain. They wUl in­ few) in the Cities Service com­ the time for the actual voting cided to answer Mr. - — - - - vantages of the SIU over CTMA sist upon, and get, tlxe Union pany union (CTMA) drive called in the NLRB election-^and the and set the i-ecord .straight since because it would bring better seciurity, wages and conditions a shipboard meeting to order. end of the SIU's struggle for a the elections will be held very wages and conditions, democracy, that go with a full book in the The alleged purpose of the meet- contract for Cities Service tank- soon. the I'otai'y hiring hall, among SIU." �Page Two THE SM AF AREK$ tOG Fridsr. Jaauazy 28, 190 ] SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 Our Shrinking Fleet The American merchant marine is still the world's largest, but it won't be for long if the present trend con­ tinues. Even reinforcement of the 50 percent rule on foreign aid cargoes will be a negative victory for the maritime industry unless a more positive, more progressive program than has yet been proposed by anyone is laid down. For one reason or another, the United States forgets all about its merchant marine between world emergencies. Ships are laid up to rot in the back-water boneyards and ' skilled seamen drift iijland to the farms and factories. Then comes an emergency. Furious indeed is the subsequent activity in maritime. Millions and then more millions are appropriated to build ships and train men for the sea. We ourselves remember how it was in World War II because we were there. Ships were launched a few days after their keels were laid. The publicity men and feature writers- hailed American seamen as "heroes in dungar«es" who delivered the goods. The flash-bulbs went off, the movie cameras ground -away—and American seamen in American ships did deliver the goods all over the globe. In a way it was magnificent. The merchant marine was not going to be forgotten, people said. The nation that could build 6,000 ships in a hurry and rise to clear domination of ocean commerce :would not yield its position. The future was a beautiful thing to contemplate, although nobody expected the frantic wartime boom to continue. , What has happened hasn't looked much like the shining picture that was painted, however. The rainbow tints have been blotted out. Here are a few of the facts: As of January 1, the active American merchant ma­ rine consisted of about 1,670 ships of 1,000 gross tons These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, or more. Of these, 1,216 were owned by private com­ as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging panies. The balance were Maritime Commission ships un­ heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by der charter to private operators. writing them. To be sure, 1,670 ships are a lot of ships. But they A. KASTINA are not so many when the trend is considered. Go back BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL C. LAWSON . COLEMAN a year. On January 1, 1948, there were only 1,003 private­ GEO. C. VIKIN FRANK ALASAVICH ly owned ships. But the increase in this category is en­ VIC MILAZZO C. LAWSON couraging only until the figures reveal that on January JOSEPH E. GALLANT J. MALINOWSKI 1, 1948, there were 1,128 government ships under charter. ERNEST HUDSON 4" 4" 4' SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. 4. 4. ' i In other words, a year ago the active American merchant M. BLUM fleet consisted of 2,131 vessels. Since then 461 ships have BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. R. FREY W. FRANQUIZ gone to the boneyard. J. B. PURVIS L. C. COLE Meanwhile, the foreign fleets have been on the in­ J. A. CARROLL A. C. McALPIN crease. The United States stopped foreign sales in March T. THOMAS R. C. SHEDD ;i948, but not until title to 1,112 ships had been passed R. POSTON W. F. PANEWICZ J. CARENDER to foreign operators. Of those 1,112, 218 went to Britain, L. SWOBODA G. PAGANO T. C. MUSGROVE 152 to Panama, 122 to Italy, 107 to Greece, 102 to O. HARDEN R, E. PIERCE Norway and 98 to France. In addition, European shipyards H. GJEDRE S. J. KASMIRSKI have been and still are going great guns. T. MASTANUNO E. G. BREWER The merchant marine is a vital arm of the national S. WILSON HUGH THOMAS defense. It should be powerful enough to assume its re­ D. MCCARTHY 4 4 4 R. WEIKEL NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL sponsibilities at any time. W. ROBERTS S. C. FOREMAN To insure the strength of the merchant marine, we R. COOTE A. N. LIPARI should be certain that 50 percent, perhaps 60 or 70 per­ P. BUSH HARRY J. CRONIN cent, of our foreign trade moves in American ships. We C. SIMMONS J. DENNIS should be certain that sufficient Arnerican passenger ships, J. PUZALEWSKI F. L. SCHUQUE E. SOTO our most woeful weakness today, are available to carry R. MOACK G. CARROLL B. IVIALDONADO "the greater part of our ocean passenger traffic. We should J. McFARLIN G. ROTZ have a ship-building program sufficiently large to meet F. CHRISTY O; HOWELL our future needs. And we should have a Union-conducted V. LYNCH - - - . V. P. SALLINGS H. C. MURPHY training program to teach the young men entering the E. KING E.-LAWSON A. WARD industry to work the ships. J. BOURGEOIS C. MEHL It is up to the maritime Unions to take the lead. J. MARTINEZ G. MALONEY iThere is no time to lose. A. FASE" P. BIVINS Men Now h Hie Morme Hespitab Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital. You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m, (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m(on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) IJ. IT JT.HIK. W. FERNHOUT D. BUSSO B. W. BIGGS H. SWANN S. LE BLANC D. MC KINNIE G. MESHOVER W. GARDNER A. BLAIS E. DEAN D. FOICA J. YOUNG 4 4 4 MOBILE HOSPITAL E. A. McGUFFEY W. O. WILLIAMS M. CARDONA W. ROSS P. HENDERSON E. LEARY J. GREY J. C. WECK : X t- I. SMITH W. C. BOYD 4 4 4 GALVESTON HOSPITAL J. GIVENS W. WESTCOTT D. HUTCmNGS ', J. J. O'CONNOR S. R. PARIS M. FOSTER --'•/-'•p. M. MAYNARD 1' �mm Friday, January 28;^ ld49 f H Page Three SEAFARiSRS LQ G Snug Harbor Takes Oldtimers' Incomes Old Captain Robert Randall, and other payments they may them by the Governor... with­ whose will established Sailor receive in the future. out expecting or claiming any Snug Harbor in 1801, would bel­ Just to cinch the deal the reward or remuneration." low with rage if he were around oldtimers who acquire - any While in the home the oldtoday to see what the Snug money or property—^through in­ :timer will be paid from his own Harbor trustees are doing to the heritance, for example—are te- Juhds $15 a month as long as old seamen he wanted to aid. quired to turn it over to the his money lasts. When Caiitain Randall died "he trustees immediately. if he does any jobs for which left his farm, which covered a TOO OLD he is paid he will receive this good sized hunk of lower Man­ As a result of the pressure be­ mohey in addition to his month­ hattan, to carry the costs of the ing put on the men at the Sta- ly $15. institution. Today the land, still teh Island home, grumbling is Typical of the paid jobs is that owned by Snug Harbor, brings plentiful, but little can be done of gatekeeper. Pay: $7.50 a In millions of dollars in revenue. about it. Most of the oldtimers month. There is adequate money for —all of them are over 60-years- ; Relieving the oldtimer of liis toe care of the oldtimers, too old—are too old to go back to money isn't the end of the trus­ old to go to sea, but Captain sea and have no oth^ place to tees' skullduggery. The property Randall would find that the go. trustees of the Harbor have an A few oldtimers have checked eye to boosting the bankroll at out after deciding that anything the expense of the property and is better thaii submission to the rights of the seamen residents. terms put forth by the trustees. Oldtimers who wish to remain Those who stay will have to The Paris office of the Euroat the Harbor are being pres­ sign ovet their every iteih of bCain Recovery Program has ansured into signing a property property to the trustees artd heunced that an investigation is agreement, wherein they turn abide by the sternly worded beiiig made of" the harm ships over to the trustees all money property agreement, which, in- under Panamanian registry may due them from pensions, annui- addition to the previously men­ be c'aiising European recovery. tie.s. Social Security payrnents, tioned matters, also calls upwi- The concern shown by EGA old age benefits and any other the men to meet othet stipulated over the threat of ships operatsource of income they may have. terms. .ihg imdCr the Panamanian flag Moreover, the agreement, Men are expected at the home is the first demonstration of any which went into effwt on Janu- to "cheerfully perform such la­ awareness of the problem by a tey 10, requues the seamen to bor and services in or about the Government agency. sign over to the home all checks home as may be required of The International Transport- agreement also stipulates that should the oldtimer die, volun­ tarily leave or be expelled, funds will be deducted from his ac­ count, in an amount equal to the cost of maintaining him at the home during the entire period of his residence, plus burial ex­ penses. ESTATE CLAIM However, if the oldtimer dies and doesn't leave enough money to pay for his past keep and burial, the trustees have the right under the agreement to place a claim against his estate for the money due. The four hundred oldtimers now at Snug Harbor are faced with the problem of either meet­ ing the stiff requirements or leaving the home. Most of them, in spite of their desire to the contrary, will have no alterna­ tive but to agree to the trustees* terms. Captain Randall is long in his grave and the trustees—the head of the New York Chamber of Commerce and two officials of the Marine Society of New York .—are in the saddle. • Snug Harbor, it seems, is not so snug anymore. £61 ProAes Panamanian Shipping workers Federation, of which the SIU is a member, has already made known that a world-wide boycott of Panamanian, ships will go into effect on May 1. This move was first proposed by the Seafarers International Union. Source of concern for the EGA and the maritime unions of the world is the growing, tendency of shipowners of many-countries, primarily the United States, to transfer their ships to the Pan- The True Story Is Now Part Of The 'Record' '.^tial is just about wiped out later sc, far 'as however, for a i^p in the boueyard costs fBe .; J'Amerlcan- taxpayers are concerned. Goal is Commission about $10,000 a year to maintain. Then there is the matter of taxes. If a •'not the only bulk cargo, but the coal rate continues to be the root of the controversy. company charters a Liberty, the first 10 pcrShipments Under the Mai'shall Plan Another faeeb of the Marshall plan ship­ cent ln gross profit on the capital invested in ping situation has been overlooked com­ the operation of that ship is subject to nor­ EXTENSION OP REMARKS pletely by Hoffman and his executive assist­ mal corporate income taxes. When the ants. At least they have not" mentioned it profits go higher, the taxes spiral. After the in their public statements. 10 percent has been taxed separately, the HON. ABRAHAM J. MULTEBt It is .no secret that representatives of Government divides additional gross profits French shipping intwests recently told ' by the number of days the company actually CP NEW TOKK nlember of the Maritime Gommlssioh that operated the ship. IN THE HOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES they deliberately depressed their rates in a The company is then taxed 50 percent of Monday, January 17,1949 maneuver to get a bigger slice of the melon. the first $100 a day profit, 75 percent ofLater on, the Frenchmen continued, up Mr. MULTER. Mr. Speaker, I am in would go the rates. The Americans would proflt between $100 and $300 a day, and 90 receipt of a letter from the Seafarers j be hoodwinked. percent of any profit above $300 a day. The International Union of North America, 1 Shipping men of other nations participat- steamship companies still pay substantial Atlantic and Gulf district, signed by its ) ing in the Marshall plan are reported to have dividends while the Government gets mil­ secretary, Paul Hall, which contains ' said substantially thet same thing, although lions and millions in taxes. if the Maritime Commission ships much important factual data with refer­ ]. they said It less blimtl^ than the Frenchmen. areIninshort, the boneyard, the Government losesi Foreign rates already are rising' as the foreign ence to shipments under the Marshall (1) millions of dollars in charter hire, (2) f operators smack their Hps in anticipation. plan. • I Foreign operators haven't been worrying millions of dollars in maintenance charges, I commend this information to the at­ about making or losing money for the present (3) millions of dollars in corporate taxes, (4) tention of every Member of this House. period. If they lose money they expect to be millions of dollars in unemployment benefits The letter is as follows: reimbursed directly or'ihdirectly through the paid to seamen and others in the maritime Marshall plan. This would mean American industry. SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL eubsidlERtion of European merchant fleets UNION or NORTH AUERICA, Hoffman" maintains that if all "the bulk With low labor standards.- And If they get ATLANTIC AND Ouir DISTRICT, go oa foreign-flag ships, this country the extra- eargoea and raise the rates, too, cargoes New York, N. Y., January 14, 1949. will be able to ship more goods to Europe. their .chances of losing money are very slight. Congressman ABRAHAU J. MULTER, This is a dubious argument at best, since Yet said that to pay the American shipping House of Representatives, costs are only one item in the rates ]M£ to- subsidize the American mer­ Marshall plan. Washington, D. C. MT DEAR MR. MOLTER: I know lhat you, chant iharine and copies of Jhat letter were However^ he might better Insist that 66 having deiponBtrated your Interest In mer­ sent to many trade unidhlsts. Senators, and 70, or even 100 percent, of the bulk car­ chant seamen on several occasions, are aware Congressmen who have taken up the cudgels or goes go in American ships. And .be might I that the proposal made by ECA Administra­ in the SIU's light to have the Hoffman order ask that the extra taxes collected by the tor Paul O. Hoffman to ship all MarahaU rescinded. ftom the shipping industry be plan bulk cargoes in fore|gn-flag ships would What of the rate differential that remains? Government appropriated purchase the goodk that the throw 10,000 or more American seamen out of ZS It as devastating as Hofiinau would have it people of the to war-ravaged nations of Europe work and virtually' scuttle the American eound? The answer is a resounding "No,'* must have, despite chiseling in shipping and merchant mariner-.. after some of the elements In steamship other-matters by some of their businessmen. This letter is written to call it to your at­ financing are examined. .. Speaking for the membership of this tention that Hoffman has tried to justify If a minimum of half of the bulk cargoes his proposal by.statements which, accord­ are to' be carried under the American flag union, I strongly hope that you take what­ ing to my information, simply do not fit the as the law how provides, despite Hoffman's ever action is necessary to block the Hoff­ facts. peculiar ihterpretatloii, they will go for the man scheme b-; insurlne that an absolute The facts as published in this union's most part in Liberties under bare-boat char­ minimum of 66 percent of all Marshall-plan, weekly newspaper, the Seafarers Log, of ter from the Maritime Commission. go Id American vessels. Such action January 7, 1949, arc these: The American . When a company charters a Liberty from cargoes, will save the • jobs of thousands of loyal rate for carrying coal from the east coast the Commission, it pays $7,500 a month ih American workcvs. to France is $10.85 a ton. This rate is set rent. If ISO Liberties should fan to oprnte Sincerely yours, by the Maritime - Commission. On foreign because of the Hoffman order, it would mean PAUL HALL, ships, the rate ranges from $8.60 a ton to a dead loss in revenue to the Oovemment of Secretary~Treasiirer. about $9. Recently three operators of for- $1,125,000 a month. The charter hire for elgn-fls^ ships were asked to quote coal Victory ships is $10,000 a month, and if any rates. Two of the operators quoted $8.50. Victory should fail to operate because of the. The third wouldn't talk about any rate below order the loss of revenue would be correMr. Speaker, it Is my opinion that the $9 and seemed to prefer a higher one. spohdihgiy grdater. Thus, the actual differential turns out to Mmrttlme Commission spokesmen iJoint foregoing represents a full and fair be no more than $2,35 a ton at the most and out th^ the money from chartering a ship statement of the situation. The position only $1.86 or less in some cases. And the is almost ehtlreiy pi^oflt to the Government. of the Seafarers International Union is , story doesn't end there, because the dlfferen- The Idss to' the Government is even greater. sound and should be supported by us. "fhe above' reniark iilseiled into the Congressional Record by Representative Abraham J. Multer (D., N.Y.), is one of the many acknowledgements made hy members of both Houses of the SIU's tight against the virtually doomed Hoffman proposal to abandon the 50 percent provision governing ship­ ment of Marshall Plan hulk cargoes in American bottoms. . Similar references to - the Union's position have been also placed in the Record hy Senator Warren G. Mkgnuson, (DM Wash.), and Representative John J. Rooney (D., N. Y.) « Although the battle to preserve the jobs of thousands of American seamen and the American merchant fleet is not yet completely won, the announcement this week that the Bland bill will he acted on shortly hy the House Committee on Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries was encouraging. Senator Magnuson has offered an identical measure in the upper House. Respdnsible in no small measure for the success for the fight so far ii the intensive campaign being waged hy the SIU in which himdreds of unions have rallied to its support. amanian registery, thereby be­ ing able to accept lower freight rates where competition for car­ goes in keen. Hundreds of Am­ erican and European ships have been switched under this scheme since the end of the war. Other purposes of the trans­ fers are to evade taxation and currency i-egulations, and to ope­ rate under low safety, social and labor standards. NON-PANAMANIANS Crews of Panamanian ships are drawn from all parts of the world and few, if any, of the seamen or the shipowners have seen Panama. The ECA officials and the ITF see in the growing Panamanian fleet thousands of American and European seamen's jobs lost, and at the same time an increasmg menace to the higher standards established by seamen in es­ tablished maritime nations. Any attempt by ECA to raise the standards of European sea­ men or by American unions to maintain their standards is en­ dangered by the p: • .bility that should the period of good ship­ ping end, nothing would prevent the Panamanian ship operators from further lowering their rates and driving all other ships from the seas. Seafarer W. J. Hunt Dies In South Africa Crewmembevs of the SS Robin Hood on her most recent trip were saddened by the death of Seafarer William J. Hunt, AB^ who passed away December 24 in Provincial Hospital, Port Elizazeth, Union of Soutli Africa, after a bi-ief illness. Hunt, who was popular with his shipmates, was both a crackerjack seaman and an enthusias­ tic Union man, according to Wil­ liam Zarkas, the Robin Hood's DM, who visited the LOG of­ fice in New York after the ship paid off in Baltimore on January "24. Hunt was buried in Port Eliza­ beth. After the. Baltimore payoff the crew collected a donation foi* his mother, Mrs. Ellen Hunt of 33 Park Place, Brooklyn. Zarkas brought the donation, which totaled $152.75, to Head­ quarters. He planned to visit Mrs. Hunt with a Union official and deliver the gift in person. _ The Robin Hood was beginning the long voyage back to the States when Hunt wa.s taken sick at sea. He was rushed ashore at Port Elizabeth for hospital treatment but he died a few days later. Hunt .ioined the SIU in July, 1941, and sailed through the war. �THE S E A F A R E R S Page iFour South African Currency Rules Forces Robin Line To Cut Runs LOG PHILLY WAITERS BACK SEAFARERS Fxiday. January 28, 1949 muy Worth Of StU's Orymizing Drive By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK—It's been another out of the way, a look at the By BLACKIE GARDNER week of slow shipping in this, payoff and sign on record gives the biggest of ports. Wliere ex­ little reason for rejoicing. We PHILADELPHIA — Shipping actly to place the blame is hard paid off the following ships continued to hold its own this to say, but one factor, undoubt­ Kathryn, Emilia, Suzanne, BuU week. Last week I mentioned edly, is the recent move by the Maiden Victory, Waterman that we were cheered by the ar­ govei-nment of the Union o: Mereth Victoiy, Isthmian; Sea rival of the SS Sanford B. Dole, South Africa to cut off cargo tiain Havana. a newcomer to this Port. This payments in dollars to American Sign-ons were the Raphael week another stranger came into Semmes, Fairland and Bessemer shippers. our midst—the SS Evistar. She This move is a serious blow Victoiy, all Waterman-owned blew in here for the first, time, to companies engaged in the ships. and like the Dole, this one is also South African trade, one of them IN TRANSITS. TOO a Liberty tanker. being the SlU-contracted Robin In addition to these we sent re­ These two ships are further Line. Instead of paying for the placements aboard ships in tran­ proof of the importance of our cai'goes in dollars, as has been sit here. organizational department, and the custom, the country wants to Now that Congress is showing pay in pounds sterling. a little action in behalf of sea­ The steamship companies ob­ men, notably bills to keep the ject to this, as they want their 50-50 provision in the ECA Act payments in US bucks, and and exempt seamen from the don't want to go through the draft, we think they should Harry Davis (left). Business Agent of Philadelphia Local long and involved process of col­ finish the job by putting through 301, Waiters and Waitresses Union, AFL^ shows Steve Cardullo, lecting the English cui-rency. SIU Headquarters Representative, one of the numerous replies Congress legislation for a sea­ As a result of this move, Robin men's bill of rights. received from Congressmen in response to the protests his Line will cut sailings to South We don't, think that the educa­ union made in support of the SIU's stand on the Hoffman plan. Africa from 80 to 38 a year. tional provisions made for the With tlrat bit of gloomy news ex-GIs are absolutely necessary for seamen, bvit we do feel that the government should make its efforts to bring more com­ By JIM DRAWDY some provisions for" seamen who panies and ships under the SIU sailed during the war to receive SAVANNAH — There hasn't Contract. medical care in veterans hospi­ been anything doing around here tals. Disabled seamen should I. can assure you that our mem­ also receive pensions, depending for the last week so far as ship­ bers in Philly realize this very ping goes, so a few men have on their disabilities. well, for in the,past year such It would also be a nice gesture piled up on the beach. newcomers to the SIU have By JOHN (Lucky) GILLIS Apparently some of the other if the same loan privileges en­ taken up the slack in many a shipping slump. What is happening to the joyed by ex-GIs were extended ports have been telling the boys head for Savannah on the to seamen, but if only medical Canadian seamen? The Evistar was a good clean theory that jobs were plentiful. ship and paid off without beefs Men who are represented by care and pensions were set up it the phony Canadian Seamen's would be big step toward repay­ The theory is wrong—this week of any kind. Crewed with a fine Union arc now being dumped off ing seamen for their wartime at least. buncii of SIU men, she took a However, things for the im­ contracted ships in foreign ports sacrifices. couple of replacements and mediate future look pretty shoved off for the Gulf. "while foreign seamen come SNUG HARBOR aboard and fill their jobs at Speaking of sacrifices, there's bright. Three ships are due in Our other payoff was the SS 'or payoff during the next seven cheaper wages. John LaFarge, a Watei-man grain another group of seamen that days, and we*will be mighty In England last week, the crew needs a bill of rights: the oldship, in from Germany. This ship paid off under the trans­ of the Canadian ship SS Point timers over "on Staten Island at glad to see the jobs up thei'e on the board. Aconi was threatened with re­ Snug Harbor. portation rule and therefore took The ships coming in all belong moval, although the men have One of the oldsters who re­ an entire new crew. This was worked only six weeks under a cently left that "happy home" to South Atlantic. They are the also a fast, clean payoff, with no contract calling for 12 months' brought to the Hall a copy of a SS Russell Alger, Cape Nome disputes to speak of.. With a Brother Curt Starke, "who re­ employment. and South wind. new crew and everything property agreement seamen there This practice of ditching the are being made to sign. Week before last we had fair cently presented a two-foot squared away, she'll be heading Canadian seamen in foreign ports There is a story on the whole shipping which may have been replica of the SIU insignia back to Europe in a day or two. has been going on for some time. sordid mess in this week's LOG. what started the rumor about In addition, there were the appearing on Union buttons The Canadian claim that 18 ships It makes for rugged reading. usual ships in transit. These are jobs aplenty. In that period we to the Savannah Branch. coming and going all the time registered under the Canadian When a seaman is too old to paid off the SS Southland, also flag have been cleared of their be fleeced by the shipowners, the South Atlantic, over in Charles­ Starke's contribution now ad­ and help to keep the boys from crews in ports aboard and have "charitable" boys step in and ton, sending a few men to her. orns the front window of the staying on the beach too long. been replaced by low-wage for­ make him sign away to them I had intended to sign off for Hall. A veteran Seafarer, DONATES WHEEL eign seamen. keeps this time, bui as I'll be every bit of property and money We also covered the SS Nath­ Starke came into the Union here Until next week, I'll wait Apparently something is wiong he had or will have in the fu­ aniel B. Palmer, a Mar Trade after many years as a tumbler until then. Meanwhile, Happy (Continued on Page 11) ture. It sure stinks. Liberty tanker, down in Jack­ with the Barnum and Bailey Sailing to all SIU men everysonville. She got stuck on a Circus. 1 where! mudbank, but when she finally got in we found that there were AIRING THE SEAMEN'S POINT OF VIEW no beefs at all aboard her despite The SIU is on record that charges will be placed against the delay. men guilty of being the following: The Palmer took a couple of PILFERERS: Men who walk off ships with crew's equip- men, but two vessels we had in men or ship's gear, such as sh^ts. towels, ship's stores, cargo, transit, the SS Marina and Hur­ etc., for sale ashore. ricane, didn't call for any re­ WEEDHOUNDS: Men who are in the possession of or placements. who use marijuana or other narcotics on board an SIU ship Bigwigs here are getting hot or in the vicinity of an SIU Hall about a State Port in Savannah. GASHOUND PERFORMERS: Men who jeopardize the If something comes of this deal, safety of their shipmates by drinking while at work on a ship Savannah may yet turn out to or who turn to in a drunken condition. Those who disrupt the be quite a place. operation of a ship, the pay-off or sign-on by being gassed up. Slowly and surely we are get­ This Union was built of, by and for seamen. Seafarers fought many Ipng and bloody fights to obtain the wages and ting the Hall hei'e straightened out. It will be a very decent conditions we now enjoy. For the first time in the history of the maritime industry a seaman can support himself and his place before we're through with family in a decent and independent manner. The SIU does it. We now have a sign on the not tolerate the jeopardizing of these conditions by the actions of irresponsibles. front window which is a twoIn any occupation there is a small group of foulballs. foot replica. of our SIU button , While the Union has been fortunate in keeping such characters done in gold leaf." This sign was donated by to a minimum, we must eliminate them altogether from the SIU. Brother Curt Starke. We wouldn't be surprised if Curt All Seafarers, members and officials alike, are under William Renlz (left), SIU Baltimore Port Agent, and were the smallest man in. the obligation to place charges against these types of characters. Captain Jack Hayes, Secretary of Local 14, MMP, as they whole Union. At any rate, he is Any man, upon being convicted by a Union Trial Com­ discussed the Hoffman proposal and other problems affecting only 4 feet 1 inch high. He used mittee of actions such as outlined here, faces Union discipline maritime labor during AFL broadcast over station WITH, to be a clown with Barnum & up to and including complete expulsion from the Seafarers. Sunday, Jan. 16. i Bailey. . CmaJkm Semen Calkd VKtims Of Cmmie CSU Union Wretkers Are Warned Savannah Sees Bright Week Ahead �Friday. Jaanary 28. 1849 Page Fire tUE SE AEAnEKS LOG In the heavy pre-dawn fog of January 18, the Coast Guard icebreaker Eastwind was rammed amidships by the tanker Gulfstream 60 miles southeast of Barnegat, off the Jersey coast. Twelve Coast Guardsmen died and 21* v/ere scalded by live steam' when the impact ripped the forward engine room. First of the rescue ships on the scene was the SIUmanned Suzanne, Bull Lines, which was bound for New York from Puerto Rico. A boat crew from the Suzanne went alongside the Eastwind and removed 17 of the injured. By late afternoon they were in Brooklyn. When the Suzanne arrived at Pier 23 to transfer the survivors to seven wait­ ing ambulances, a LOG photographer was on the scene. First of the Eastwind's survivors to be removed from the Suzanne when she docked in Brooklyn was a seriously burned Coast Guardsman. In photo above he is being carried down the Bull Line ship's gangway to one of the seven waiting ambulances. Injured were given tem-. porary treatment by a Suzanne passenger. Dr. Louis Ortega of San Juan. Sympathetic SIU men on the Suzanne took up a collection for the stricken men before they were disembarked. Seconds after the badly burned Eastwind man was placed in ambulance (photo right), he was on the way to a Marine HospitaL Figures in the ioreground are those of news photog­ raphers. Interviews with the survivors were prohibited by the Coast Guard, who maintained a strict guard around the dock area. A. ™ One of the less seriously injured Fastwind Coast Guard­ smen, his face swathed in bandages applied aboard the Suzanne, was able to walk down the gangway. Seafarers who manned the rescue lifeboat were, left to right — standing: Ramon Vila, Utility: Herbert Friedman. OS; Louis Rivera. AB: Thomas Mojica, OS: Francisco Marciglice, AB, and Juan Crux. AB. Kneeling: Pedro Reyes, DM: Ramon Ramirez, OS: S. Hernandez, DM: Manu^ Sandrez. AB. and Peter Seranb, AB. Tommie- (Beachie) Murray, the Suzanne's Bosun, who was among the lifeboat crew thai transferred the injured to the Bull Line ship without mishap in the choppy seas. ijls [ii 1 Eastwind survivors and Suzaxme crewmembers line foredeck of the rescue vessel as she comes alongside the Bull Line dock. r �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. January 28. 1949 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Unloading Of Special-Rigged Ship Draws Well Done' From Bosun DECK MEN ON DECK By CARL LAWSON (Ed. Nole: Bosun Lawson's adventure, which took place in November, was not printed before this, because of space limitations. However, the cooperation and fulfillment of the mission by the Gadsden crew is still newsworthy.) All hands—licensed and unlicensed—aboard the locomotive carrier MV Gadsden rate an unqualified "well-done" for making the recent loading op eration in Iskenderun, Turkey, a huge success. L joined this ship as a " "green­ horn," as the saying goes. The vessel is specially rigged and, at the outset, appears to be very complicated. But I made up my mind to learn everything about it as quickly as possible so that when the time came the same number of working from any of the licensed perhours as it had been under the sonneL previous Bosun who had been Moreover, it must be pointed aboard for 18 months. out, and this is important inso­ The elements were not on our far as the SIU contract is con­ side, however, when the unload­ cerned, there is no room for ing job was undertaken. In fact, gashounds on the unloading the first day we worked at it, end. One shp-up while a man nature was definitely against us. is at his station and it's curtains Among the Deck Gang aboard the SS Winihrop Marvin. As we took off each lift, the bac for alL Isthmian, on the current voyage are, standing—left to right: seas and winds increased. We W. Ezojkowski. Carpenter; G. Newman, Bosun; J. W. Jennings. had considerable difficulty in We proceeded home secm'e in swinging a 96-ton locomotive the knowledge that we had ful­ OS; J. Schwienfus, AB, and H. Lunlla, AB. Kneeling is Deck Delegate J. Parsons, OS. \ over the rails because the beam filled our SIU contract. seas caused it to rock and sway dangerously while it was sus­ pended in mid-air. While we were landing this "loco" on the rails, she jitterBy SALTY DICK bugged on the tracks. • Event­ ually, we made it and the ten­ sion among all hands involved Some of the boys remind me refused to accept any Com­ ing a few dollars in order to They're always pensation for himself but will open a restaurant in Tyler, in the operation was relieved of bananas. hanging in a bunch . . . Faustino accept donations for the Beth­ Texas. He's stiU short $2,500. no wee bit. While this operaltion was in progress, a considerable Torres takes the cake when it lehem Orphanage. A fine ges­ Alberto Rocha was seen at bit of damage was done to the comes to playing the guitar. He ture ... If the President of the the California Bar in Monte. ship's plates on the port side. has never taken a lesson, yet United States dies, who gets He was having a good time Finally, we let go fore knd aft plays like a professional... Bill the job? (Ans.: The Under­ with some friends. For those and proceeded out to open water Parker, QM, is anxious to return taker.) who don't know, you can get and dropped anchor until the to New York... Tony AUeman Received a card from Bill a LOG there almost any time next day, when we started un­ and Davis Danos are in a dither. Champlin stating that he's going ...Frank Hughes wears socks Both of them are in love with a to West Africa. He always so loud that even jitterbugs loading again on schedule. Andrew Anderson, an AB, took certain girl in New Orleans... wanted to go there. When you would turn them down. He ill the next day and was re- Frank Red Sullivan has Book No. see Bill, ask him why he always shows tliem off by wearing moved to a hospital, where we 2 in the SIU. Who has No. 1? runs from the snow... The his trousers short! left him under good medical Through the efforts of Red rumor now going around has it attention. Hancock and the Chief Elec­ that the Alcoa Cavalifei* is going In aU fairness, it must be trician. Louis Peed, the crew to switch to freight hauling on stated that I had no interfer­ can now see movies in the the bauxite run... Felix Van ence during all these operations crew's quarters. Brother Peed Looy is now on the Del Sud sav­ 'The Voice Of The Sea' CARL LAWSON for unloading of the locomotive cargo, a nerve-wracking and dangerous job, I would have to leave nothing to chance. When we had completed the unloading, we found that the cargo had been discharged in Bienville Men Claim Laundry Wrung Them Dry E. Reyes' Sketchpad Depicts Life On Mississippi's Del Norte TK Out utrt • ^BOTMS* JHfEHflN |*y PE<ORnTiM6 HfS IB IM JPHTIOJ. Crewmembers of the SS Bien­ ville have washed their hands of a Norfolk laundry establish­ ment, which allegedly "caters" to seamen. Prices charged by the Friendly Laundry are completely out of line, according to Richard Jacoby and John Wfiliams, two of the men aboard the Bienville. They advised their Union Bro­ thers not to patronize the place. Several Bienville crewmen gave their laundry to a Friend­ ly representative when the ^ip called at Norfolk last week. Af­ ter the bundles had been de­ livered and paid for, it was dis­ covered that the men had been charged considerably more than they would have been for the same service elsewhere. Among the prices cited by Jacoby and WiUiams were 75 cents for washing and ironing of shirts and $1.50 for laundering wOrk pants. WiUiams said he paid $11.40 for a bundle worth about eight bucks. He protested to the delivery man but the ges­ ture was futile. The two men thought it would le a vgood idea if a notice was posted in the Norfolk HaU as a warning to other; Seafarers who might be solicited by ,the BViendly- Laund^. ,, �Friday, January 28,' 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Digested Minutes Of Sill Ship Meetings DEL NORTE. Nov. 14—Whiley PETROLITE, Nov. 23 — KavTomlinson, Chairman; Thurston anaugh. Chairman: Bishop, Sec­ J. Lewis, Secretary. Ship's Dele­ retary. Delegates reported no gate i-eported on status of ship's beefs in their departments. fund. Deck Delegate Rouse reSteward reported that screens jported over .200 hours of dis­ will be put in gaUey in Antwerp. puted overtime. New Business: New Business: Motion carried to Motion by Blackie Bankston that bring charges against any crewan extra joint meeting be held member found with a weapon immediately after leaving Buenos aboard ship. Good and Welfare: Ship's Delegate requested more Aires on the trip north. cooperation in messhall and 3^ 4. 4. LEGION VICTORY, Nov. 2— quarters. Bosun warned all deck Fred Travis. Chairman: Paul J. hands to stand their watches and Morgart. Secretary. Special meet­ be on board at sailing time. One ing called concerning pei-forming minute of silence for Brothers by certain Brothers, their actions carried to check all repair lists lost at sea. being detrimental to the Union. to see that everything needed 4 4. 4. Chairman warned the Brothers in on the lists. Motion carried BULL RUN, Nov. 21—Mehato have Patrolman see what he that should these performances lov. Chairman: J. Reid. Secrecan do about having all bunk come off again, immediate action IN-me would be taken against the men lights repaired or replaced. Sev- tary. Delegates reported only VARIOUS HALLS ARE THERE fDR YOUR involved. Motion carried that eral crewmembers have com­ minor beefs in their departments. any Brother performing in the plained of receiving bums from Good and Welfare: Suggestion USE, AAJT> HAVE TECHNICALA\n>CTHER. future aboard the ship would be the lights. Motion carried that made that minutes be sent to ./>bN-FICTION BCDf^ —AND WOVELS. brought up on charges and all foc'sles not painted last trip Headquarters for publication in TAKE ADVANTAGE OF iT VA/HILE ON THE LOG. Decision to allow Patrol­ turned over to the Patrolman at be done this trip. BEACH TO /MPROVE YOUR OCB SAVVY man to settle beef on officers do­ 4. 4. 4. the payoff. ing crew's work. Lockera to be — OR TO SEE IF You CAN SOLVE THE MADAKET, Nov. 21—Garber, replaced with better units. Chairmcua: Jenkins, Secretary. Delegates reported everything in Agreed that Patrolman is to order. New Business: Motion check No. 3 starboard lifeboat as carried to have Patrolman con­ there are three holes in the hull. tact Port Steward and have him One minute of silence for Broth­ 3? 4 ers lost at sea. DEL AIRES. Nov. 13 —Jerry put all well know brands of food aboard ship. Motion carried to Palmer, Chairman: Roy Casa­ By HANK nova, Secretary. Delegates re­ have all medical supplies and Many a brother carries either a radio, camera, guitar or ported minor beefs in their de­ slopchest merchandise inspected cribbage-board with him when he ships out. Others are more partments. New Business: Mo- by the Patrolman. Motion car­ ambitious. One Brother took his violin out of the baggage room, tion carried for crew to show ried that Delegate check prices more cooperation in the future' of Captain's private slops. Good played a few romantic songs (Besame Mucho, etc.). for the brothers 4 4 4 in sharing the better parts of the and Welfare: One minute of silon the recreational deck and then, we presume, shipped out with STEEL RECORDER, Nov. 28— the darn thing. It sure is strange, but good, to hear some beau­ night lunch. Education: Discus­ ence far Brothers lost at sea. Max Olsen, Chairman: Edward tiful melody played on a violin aboard ship far out at sea... sion was opened on the care of Lessor, Secretary. Ship's Dele­ Harold Slitts and Carl Wamsley were aboard the SS Suzanne and^ crew property aboard the ship. gate read letter wi'itten to Head­ photographed some rescue shots of the men on the burning ice­ Too many times, it was pointed quarters regarding clarification of breaker which collided with a tanker off the Atlantic coast. Then out, the same equipment is dam­ disputed overtime. Ship's Dele­ they sold the photos to the Associated Press... Brother "Duke" aged trip after trip and is al­ gate tohd crew to continue to Wade is in town but his shipmate, Franklin Smith, is out several ways on the repair list. "This, 'it turn in overtime until the beef months now on a trip. was felt, is deti-imental to the is settled at payoff. Ship's Dele­ gaining of better conditions. 4 4 4 gate also recommended that the 4 4 4 Isthmian agi-eement be made up NEW LONDON. Nov. 13—A1 Brother Clyde While is aboard the Alcoa Pioneer... in book form v/ith clarifications Porter. Chairman: Eddie Chante. Brother H. E. Dicks is a game guy who keeps himself busy examples included. Vote of Secretary. Delegates reported all while on the beach. He's always going hunting—for small thanks to Max Olsen, the Chief 4 4 4 books in good standing. Ship's game at the present time... Brother Herman Jones has been Delegate read testimony of as­ SOUTHPORT, Nov. 16—NolUe Cook, for his fine work. Vote of Townsend. Chairman: James a lucky guy. A New York newspaper wrote a big article thanks also to Second and Third sault and battery charges against about this Florida brother—and also gave him a free plane ride the Chief Mate. New Business: Babson. Secretary. New Business: Cooks for making the trip a Motion carried to give Steward Motion cai-ried to put weather pleasant one. One minute of to have him near his other half... Fred Kagelmacher. the stripping around water tigh silence for Brothers lost at sea. and Captain a vote of thanks. Gulf oldtimer, is down in Savannah... Peter Daverson writes doors and port holes where 4 4 4 4 4 4 he'll be sailing again after his hitch in the Army. He's now ALCOA PIONEER. Dec. 5— needed. Motion carried for En­ STEEL RANGER, Nov. 28—J. Scotty Malvenan. Chairman: Wil­ gine Delegate to see Chief Engi­ A. Turkingion, Chairman: J. A. down in Camp Picket. Virginia... Brother S. Rasczyk writes he's been discharged from the Army and hopes he'll be sailing liam Loss, Secretary. Delegates neer and assign someone to Olsen, Secretary. E. V. Stokes grease mechanical end of reported on new equipment soon. elected Ship's Delegate. Dele­ needed on ship. Motion carried winches. Motion carried that gates reported that departmental that crew not pay off until beef keys be made for all hands in meetings had straightened out involving Chief Mate working on unlicensed crew before leaving minor beefs. Motion carried that Some of the Brothers who are in town right now—Robert deck has been satisfactorily set­ U. S. Good and Welfare: Discus­ each department make up repair Harless, Nicholas Funken, John Sharp, Henry Bonk, Douglas tled. Good and Welfare: Discus- sion on improving night lunch. list. New Business: Motion, car­ Marchant, Stanley Gondzar, Joe Clurman who is waiting for any .sion on unsafe condition of the One minute of silence for Broth­ ried that Messmen be moved up Seatrain, Joseph Barringer the Electrician fresh in from theJiacobs ladder. One minute of ers lost at sea. forward as steampipe overhead is West Coast... It will be news to George Maslorov of Michigan, silence observed for Brothers lost 4 4 4 dangerous. Good and Welfare: to know that his shipmate, Edwin Edginton, the Electrician, is im at sea. JULESBURG. Nov. 18—Jimihie Suggestion that steam pipes be town with his mustache—and all ready to ship out now that his, Naylor, Chairman: Leslie J. covered before ship hits cold wea­ landlubbing job down in Venezuela expired. Guillot, Secretary. New Busi­ ther. One minute of silence for 4 4 4 ness: Moved that men coming in­ Brothers lost at sea. All per­ to messrooms without undershirts formers wamed that they must The weekly LOG will be sailing free of cost to the homes will not be sei*ved. Edward Par­ conduct themselves as good union of the following Brothers: Walter Stoll of Georgia, Maurice son urged members not to hang men or Patrolman will be noti­ Olson of Massachusetts, Robert Lowry of Michigan, Reginald clothing on -safety valves in the fied of their disrupting tactics. Thomas of South Carolina, William Elwood of Washington, fire room as practice is danger­ 4 4 4 Entire Stewards Depart­ Raymond Eader of Maryland, James Moore of Alabama, Marvin GOVERNOR MILLER, Nov. 28 ous. Swords of Georgia, Thomas Pradat of Louisiana, Edward House —Preacher, Chairmw; Whitey. ment given a vote of thanks for Secrettiry. Delegates reported all the excellent food and the clean­ of West Virginia... In all the strange or comical titles there tunning smoothing in their de­ liness of the department. are for the days and months of the year we read that there partments. Good and . Welfare: 4 4 4 is the title of "Perfect Shipping Month." If this applies to Complaints made of too much JOHN LA FARGE, Nov. 21— seafaring, we're curious to know which month is the Perfect noise in passageways at night. Harold Gabrae, Chairman: Louis Shipping Motiih? Motion carried that clothing was Pepper, Secretary. Delegates re­ not to be soaked in wash room ported no beefs. New Business: 4 4 4 sinks at any time. A bucket is Agreed that if members are 9 Brothers, our SIU Halls on the West Coast are doing a rush to be used for laundry. Repair pulled off the ship because of the list made up and approved. business in jobs—including our temporary Hall in Tacoma, Wash­ transportation ruling, the ship's ington. Those Brothers who can make it out there will get a fast delegate will call New York for 4 4 4 way of escaping from the high cost of living on the beach... ROBIN LOCKSLEY, Nov. 21— clarification and do as Head­ Brother T. D. York is on the Alcoa Planter... Bosun "Luke" J. W. AUstalt, Chairman: M. quarters suggests,. Good and Wel­ W6AIS Sia p/fl -rCollins came in from a trip—and probably sailed right out again Gondino, Secretary. Delegates fare: Repair list made up. Vote -rue SAW OF A FfdAMfi ..Brothers, keep writing to your Congressmen and Senators reported officers doing crew of thanks given Stewards De­ UNION... UNION! urging them to pass those bills, which will protect the 50 percent work. Beef to be settled at partment for . cooperation, good ECA clause of carrying cargoes in American ships. payoff. New Business: Motion food and ^service. LATEST "INMO-DUNNIT'; CUT and RUN �Page Eight T B B S E A F A R E R S LOG Friday. January 38. 1948 'I t Well-Coordinated Robin Line Crew Delta liine Skipper's Ashes Cast Into Sea From Tulane Enjoys Pleasant Trip To Capetown To the Editor: >! "to the Editor: ' We left New York on the 27th of October aboard the Marine l^unner, Robin Line, and made Capetown by the 12th of NovemIjer which is pretty damned good time. We, took 11 passengers down to Capetown. Some of them looked tp be slightly pale when they came aboard, but as we got out tb sea they got a little color into their faces. Green, a ghastly green. Ah, this life at sea. , There are quite a few of weUl^nown New York and Baltimore lads aboard. The Bosun is Pete Gvosdich, and we have the one and only Bob High as "wood butcher." Also on deck are Jake (jersey Snake) Jacobson, Mike Magal, and those two reprobates from Boston, Rog Hickey and Mdke Aylwood. The Chief Mate's name is Hillford. He's a good joe, and let's the deck gang do the work without much interference. - . The 4-to-8 deck watch has been on so long that there is rumor around that the boys are bucking for a pension from the Robin line. with Tugboat Annie bidding us a fond farewell from, the dock. PLAY BALL We anchored off Port Eliza­ beth for nearly a week, but when we docked we made up for lost time. There has been no per­ forming aboard ship, however, and everybody has just had a good time ashore. The Robin Treat and the Robin Kirk are here in Durban with us now. The Trent arranged some Softball games between the American crews and a South African team. We lost the first game by five runs, the second by one run. The boys i-eally took a beating, which I didn't have the heart to watch. I took off for a ginmill two blocks down the street and found some of the rest of the spectators there ahead of me. More games have been arranged for next week, when the boys hope to regain their prestige. Jerry Lonski BOAMER CREW THANKED FOR CONTRIBUTION To the Editor: In regards to the crew of the Alcoa Roamer that sailed out of New Orleans in November, I want to send my thanks to that fine crew for the kind contribu­ tion they gave for my bus fare to Philadelphia. That was the period when New Orleans ship­ ping was on the slow beU. I. know they realized what it - was like to be on the beach without the price of rice and beans. Thank you again, Bro­ ther^. Hugh F. McLinden On Saturday, December 11, the Tulane Victory was the scene of a ceremony wherein the ashes of Captain Arthur Oden were scattered into Guanabara Bay. It was the wish of Captain Oden prior to his death in 1942 that his ashes be scattered to the seas. Captain Lang, sTcipper of the The Captain of the Tulane Vic­ Tulane, was Captain Oden's Sec­ tory told all hands that the ond Mate aboard the Lofaine burial was to. take place from Cross. Later Oden became mas­ ter of the Clearwater. In winding up, I'd like to say that there is a swell bunch of fellows on this ship. The Cap­ tain and .,the Deck officers are just about tops.. Unfortunately, I am sorry to say, we only have a couple of well-.liked officers in the Engine Department. To the Editor: Douglas Craddock The Marquette Victory finally Lauds Patrolmen For Overtime Won On Isthmian Ship SMART GAL The stewards department is tops. Walt Walsh is Chief Ste­ ward, and with him are George Midget, Jack Dolan and Soapy Campbell, w'no is crew Messman and master of ceremonies at all meals; Wait till the boys back in Baltimore hear the limey accent Soapy has adopted to amuse the crew. The cutest and smartest gal on board was 11-year old Alice Pease of Claredon Hills, Illinois, which is 18 miles from my home in Chicago. She picked up knots and splices and even made a bell rope after a few minutes of in­ struction. That gal was the best sailor on the ship by the time we reached Capetown. The boys really celebrated in Capetown. What's more,* they fared pretty well although the English had two aircraft carriers, four destroyers and three frigates in port. , We; left at. the end of . two days the ship and he would like all hands to attend. All of the crew off watch at the time turned out for the ceremony. Fi-om what I gather Captain Oden was a pretty swell guy. Some of the oldtimers in the Union can remember him. I thought they would like to know of the ceremony. Alice Pease squints into the sim as Jerry Lonski points out. a Castle Line ship passing the Mcirine Runner.' Teamwork Made Graves Model Ship To the Editor: Here goes with our two cents worth concerning our voyage and the conditions on this Waterman scow, the SS Governor Graves, which is making the cereal run to Germany. First of all, we want to en­ dorse the Skipper wholeheartedly. He is Captain "Pete" Patronas of Mobile. He is A-1, and this is not the Draft Board talking. Both Captain Patrones and his Chief Mate, "Slim" Walker, are regular oldtimers, having come up from the foc'sle, and both hold retired SIU books. The other Mates and the Engineers Ijave our okay, too. The whole bunch we have topside are good joes. "The crew as a whole is a credit to the ;SIU and to all seamen. It is'trips and crews like this that make shipping and- conditions worth fighting for and maintain­ ing. Incidentally, we have 24 full books out of 28 men in the crew. When we get in, aU we expect the Patrolman to do is give us a big heUo, pass out some SEAFARERS LOGs and collect some dues. any and all birthdays are toppbd off with a personalized cake from the Baker and a song from the Chief.Cook. The Crew SS Governor Graves GERMAN UNIONIST FINDS THE LOG VALUABLE AID To the Editor: We thank you very much for having sent us the LOG. This newspaper can give us valuable suggestions for our trade^omion work here in Germany. We would be especially thank­ ful if you would mail us one or several copies of the German Edition of the newspaper,' too. T We consid^. it, important to give your newspaiper to our sea­ men, too, in twder to suggest this way the idea of the "Union of all seamen in the whole world on a trade unionist base" to all our colleagues. Moreover, we would appre­ ciate it if you would forward to us the address of the long­ shoremen's union. August Schmeelck Gewerkschafl Offentliche LOVE THAT CHOW Dienste, As for the food, there seem to Transport und'Verkehr be plenty of steaks and chops. Bremerhaven, Germany The Steward and the Cooks and the rest of the Department all (Ed. Note: The LOG is work together, and put out first published in the English lan­ rate meals with salads twice a guage only. The International day. The whole Department is Longshoremen's Association is to be commended for their serv­ located at 265 West 14 Street, ices, and it might be added that New York 4. N. Y.) paid off in New York on Janu­ ary 13 to the relief of nearly everyone aboard. It was a trip around the world. We touched Arabia, Malaya, Java, the Cele­ bes, Philippine Islands, China and the Hawaiian Islands. The crew was a good bimch of fellows, and nearly everyone co­ operated with everyone else, ex­ cept the two Electricians who were at one another's throats at all times. We had a beef over Oilers standing port watches, but it was settled to the satisfaction of all at the payoff. Patrolmen PurceU, Sheehan and Guinier were there at the payoff to protect our interests. They did a bangup job in settling the beefs. In­ cidentally, they collected nearly $600 in disputed wages for the Engine Department along. It was not only money put in the members' pockets, but inasmuch as there were several tripcard men aboard, it showed these fel­ lows that the Union settles beefs and with happy results. Earl J. Laws Engine - Delegate FINAL VERDICT OF SIR CHARLES: WELL DONE, SIU To the Editor: Well done. Brothers. That is the verdict' in this writer's opin­ ion upon the completion of the 1948 year. Please accept my sin­ cere good wishes to aU of our officials in every capacity, from Headquarters to all ports repre­ sentatives, to our newly elected officers, to the men who ap-. peared on the many committees, to the Editor of the LOG and his staff, and to the sincere young ladies in New York who work in the interest of the SIU. Also good wishes to the Bro­ thers who gave noble help.' Cheers to those Brothers in the hospitals, to the Brothers who volunteered in strikes and other' matters of interest to the Union. May I sign my name? Best wishes to all. Sir Charles - EVELYN*S COOKS ARE GOOD The SS Evelyn's gallpy crew is tops, according to T. E.; Dickens, the Third Cook, who submitted picture. Left to right: Chief Engineer—and chief eater too, if reports are right; John t Wells, Chief Cook; Dickens; and Paul Reed, Night Cook and Baker. / V �-rr Friday, January 28. 1949 THE SEAFARERS Just Like New ^mVTNM A Man With Guts By JOHN WUNDERLICH. JR. Way back in eighteen-eighty-five, When seamen were treated as slaves, We were neither among the living or dead; Said the owners: "A flock of knaves." Then a young man shouted from the ranks, "We'll fight for what is our right;" The Coast Seamen's Union was born that day. That was the start of a bitter fight. His name: Andrew Furuseth, a seaman with guts. Who devoted his life to a cause; He did it for you and for me of today. Not for wealth or public applause. Soon seamen joined together as one. The SIU became its name; By action and militant representation Up-to-date has gained it fame. You cJdtimers who sailed those days Remember the menu you gpt. The soggy potatoes and wormy mush. And an egg was considered a lot. So when you hit the sack on the ship of today, Made up so neat and clean. Remember the days of forecastle astern— As companions the bedbugs were mean. A thousand things from the past I could tell. Bring back ghosts from those days When a seaman was neither among the living nor dead. When it was treason to ask for a raise. Broken limbs and blood have been given for you. So today you can proudly proclaim: I am a seaman, united with all seamen afloat In a Union, SIU is its name. Warns Of High Tab In La Guaira To the Editor: I'm sailing aboard the MV Ponce, which has scheduled stops at La Guaira, New Orleans and Puerto Rico. We stopped at La Guaira for six days and when we went ashore, oh boy. You'd think the war was still OGDEN CREWMEN ASK UNION PUSH ON HOFFMAN PLAN To the Editor: We the undersigned crewmembers of. the SS George Ogden herein inform our bargain­ ing agent, the Seafarers Inter­ national Union, to send tele­ grams in our behalf to the Presi­ dent of the United States, ad­ vising him that the Hoffman Plan would leave the American seamen jobless. Mr. Paul Hoffman, Adminis­ trator of the EGA, if he suc­ ceeds, will, by ignoring the SOSO provision in the Marshall Plan, sabotage American ship­ ping and weaken our national defense. Therefore, we. do hereby pro­ test this proposed scuttling of the American merchant marine. 27 crewmembers SS George Ogden on as far as prices in La Guaira are" concerned. Prices are such that you can hardly buy a beer, postcard or souvenir. Beer is 80 cents, postcard folders are 40 cents and so on. I'm writing this to warn my Union Brothers to keep away from the waterfront bars, be­ cause they can get the same beer at other bars in town for 35 cents. And prices are sky high on everything. BIG DIFFERENCE In contrast when we stop at Puerto Rico, the Ponce's home port, we are able to get beer, postcards and many other-things at prices that you find in New Orleans and New Yoi-k. There's a hotel here called the Sanchez, run by Mr. and Mrs. Audelix Sanchez, which is not only highly recommended by me but several other Union Brothers. It's a nice respectable place just acrass from the SIU hall and the prices are right. The Ponce stopped at New Or­ leans for only 36 hours, long enough to pick up 38,000 bags of phosphate. Sorry I didn't have a chance to get ashore to get the same warm welcome that city always extends to Seafarers. George Litchfield MV Ponce 1 Delegate Sees SIU Ending LOG Page Nine Marvin's Beefs At Payoff To the Editor: We didn't have one single fan part. We had to make out the best we could. All of this is to be expected from a hard-headed Isthmian Chief, but he's going to find out that his economy program means nothing when the ship docks. The officera could get away with this sort of maneuvering before we had an agreement, but our rights and privileges are down in black and white now. Wait till the Patrolman sink.s his teeth into our list of beefs. Out at sea they think they have us at their mercy, but we'll have the last laugh. Here are some, of tl e happenings during the trip to the. Near and Far East. I took over the delegate's job on this scow, the Winthrop Marvin, two days before sailing from Seattle, Washington. We had a beef concerning the Chief Steward, but it was settled to the satisfaction of all before we sailed. At the time of sailing I asked the First Assistant if we had enough soap and matches to last out the trip and was told there was plenty of everything. Two weeks later the Assistant told me the ship had run out of soap powder. I asked the Glenn Vinson produced this Chief why the shortage, and he picture from his scrapbook of claimed the company ^ had cut his order. The First showed me past voyages, this one from a in his requisition where the NO CANDLEPOWER year back. Shot shows Andy Chief had erased the order and Poppacadopolis using a spray replaced it with an order for Before arriving in Honolulu oa gun on board the Steel Navi­ one-third the original. The First the return from the Persian gator. Probably needs another then started to ration everything Gulf, we ran out of light bulbs. coat of paint by now. from rags to light bulbs. Everywhere it was darkness. The Chief Engineer ordered the whole sum of two dozen bulbs in Honolulu. This at a time when there were about forty or more lights out in the engine room, passageways and .steering en­ gine room. I asked the Chief, To the Editor: nam Avenue in Brookljm. John­ before we arr ived in Honolulu,' ny's crying the blues. How is the gang ai-ound New to order enough soap powder. George Curry had his moniker York's Beaver Street? The and smiling face in the Decem­ He told me that he would get Brooklyn Kid is once more on ber 10 LOG, see last page. Great the soap for sure. one of the Ore Line expresses, guy that George. Always smil­ Even the Captain promised this time the Baltore. that soap powder would be or­ ing. The guj"^ makes a neat stew.. Has Mr. Hoffman rescinded his Saw George Brusset, ex-Steward dered. Both the Chief and Cap­ thi-eat to cut out shipments in of the Jean. He's now married tain went on a binge and w-e American bottoms? Now is the to an Ore Line scow, the S$ sailed without - the soap knd time for all seamen to have this Bethore. He sends greetings to without diesel oil for the galley. blunder corrected. I'm doing all who were on the Jean in 1946. We had been in Honolulu about my part. I have already written Dick Sheppard is also on the twenty hours when I met the a letter to Senator Styles Bridges Bethore, along with Ricketts, ex- Chief on the gangway and asked expressing this individual's opin­ Second Cook of the Yarmouth. him if hef had ordered the soap. ion on such a move as Mr. Hoff­ Joe Keyes has probably followed He replied, "as soon as we get man's proposal. I guess Hoffman Raymond Osborne and Alfredo in Honolulu the soap wiU be has forgotten that charity begins Salecci back to <Rio and Santos. here." Double talk, nothing else. at home. They're just three guys who Both of our Cooks got off ia From the sunny Pacific ocean found a home down South Amcr- Honolulu because of sickness. At the Brooklyn Kid sends you the ica way. the last minute the company following bits of gossip picked Raymond Taylor and Joe War- finally got a man. The stove up here, there and everytvhere. field must be on another Rio was on the fritz because of the Seems that the guys up and cruise. Haven't seen them since black oil and kerosene mixture, down the East Coast and the getting off the Holmes. Guess so we had a tough time getting Gulf have taken an interest in they remember our times to­ our meals on time. The officers the stuff that I send you, since gether in the Islands. Where is disputed the overtime for the they're always asking, so I am Sam Parker? Wiper mixing the oils, but I'm going to write something el.se. sure he will collect the money Heard from a bartender in Give Johnny Wunderlich my Flatbush that Ellis Gaines is at the payoff. regards and tell him that he is looking for me. Tell Mr. Gaines The Chief and First Assistant held in high esteem by yours that I'm trying to live long are menaces to good union^ and truly; in fact, he's the best con­ enough to collect my old, age the sooner we get rid of them tributor to the LOG, excluding,- pension, something that would be and their phony tactics the bet­ of course, Frenchy Michelet. impossible if I stayed in his com­ ter off we will be. •On to the gossip: pany for anj"^ length of time. This trip will be about six BLAZING AWAY Richard Mason has bought shares months when it is over, and When last seen Eloife Tarto and in the Mangore, .so goes the every man on the ship is looking Prince Baker were eating smoke rumor from other home.steaders forward to.that payoff. We only hope that the new crew sees to and lighting fire aboard the SS aboard. I'rh heading New Orleans way it that the repair lists are com­ Winslow Homer. That was some ai^d won't be back to the north pleted before sailing and the blaze. Joe Thomas shipped out and country until the flowers bloom. proper amount of .stores is aboard D. Saunders for the next trip. left his pal John Eversly on Put­ The Captain is a pretty good fellow and has abided by the agreement during the entire trip. To the Editor: G. Brazzil Engine Delegate I was married to a Seafarer recently. At the present time he Winthrop Mcurvin is at sea and I would like to have the LOG mailed to me so that I can accumulate copies for him to read when ho comes home. . Also, I wish to read them myself, so I'll gain an idea of what this business of being a Seafarer is all about. I want to keep up with my husband, if I possibly can, and be able to discuss his work with him. Having read one issue of your publication, I Membership rules require am sure the LOG will help me to do this. every man entering the Bob Nelson and I were married Dec. 2, 1948 in Glen Ellyn, Union Halls to show his Illinois. He is from Detroit, Michigan, and my home is in Lombard, Union Book. Pro-Book, per­ Illinois, where I am now living with my parents. mit or whitecard to the door­ man. This is for the mem­ Bob and I plan to live in Philadelphia or Baltimore when bership's protection. Don't he x'eturns from this trip. waste the Doorman's — or Mrs. Robert Nelson your own—time by- arguing (Ed. Note: The LOG thinks Brother Bob Nelson is to this point. Observe the rules be congratulated on his choice of a mate, and it has put Union-wise Mrs. Nelson on its mailing list. Meanwhile, the you make. SIU extends its best wishes to the newly-married couple.) SS Baltore's 'Brooklyn Kid' Gossips Of Men And Ships Member's New Mate Seeks SIU Info Membership Rules �THE SEAFARERS tOG ^age ten THEY WERE BITING Del Norte Crewmembers Enjoy T^o Christmas Parties In Buenos Aires to the Editor: Well, Brothers, here's the story of a real Christmas for a fine gang of SIU Seamen. We ar­ rived in BA on the 15th of De­ cember, and I was elected to :get a tree. I went to May Sul­ livan's Bar and asked May to get us a tree for the ship, as we would have our Christmas at sea. May got us a fine one. With the trimmings that Mrs. Bankston (the Bosun's wife) had giv­ en us in New Orleans, we dec­ orated the most beautiful tree Triday, ianuary 28, 1949 that fve ever seen On any ship Blacky Bankstoh, Eddie Gon­ zales (chief linen keeper) and myself had the honor of doing the triniming. Then to start things off. May Sullivan thrfew a (Christmas Eye party for iis on the 23rd—and' I mean it was a honey. There was standing room only from seven at night-till four in the morning. The Tulane Victory came in that day and the Bosun, Brother Peterson, and half of the Tulane crew were there to help us cele­ brate. May furnished the foOd and Champagne. There . was plenty for everyone. OFF AGAIN Playing Santa Glaus to the crew of the Del Norte was no easy job and even as sturdy an actor as Ed Rouse, AB. appre­ ciated a chance to let his beard down. Stewardesses Johansson (left) and Cervantes appear a xnite more sprightly. Just in case some perfectionist finds fault with Santa's rig. Red Han­ cock, who submitted photo, hastens fo inform that sandals are correct on tropical runs. Skill Nets Crew Laundry 'to the Editor: The proof of the pudding is in the eating—an old adage but one that had an up-to-date twist recently aboard the SS William H. Carruth, a Liberty tanker running coastwise between Tex­ as and New York. We aboard the ship have just proved to ourselves what good, old-fashioned SIU ingenuity, co­ ordination and tearn work can accomplish in the hands of a ^od creW' and Bosun, Marty Bisson. r Having no laundry or any place on board to wash our clothes we brought the matter up at a shipboard meeting and SOUNDS ALARM ON NON-UNION tEXAS TAXIS fo'/the Editor: This is to bring to the atten­ tion of Brothers sailing Seateain ships and other SIU ves­ sels that touch this coast that at the present time there are several fink cab companies op­ erating in Texas City. These cabs-are in competition with un­ ion cabs. Therefore, it would be appreciated .. if Ship's - Delegates would call special meetings aboard ships and make clear to every brother aboard ship the cabs that are and are not AFL. I have been notified by the cab union business agent that the only union cabs are those of the United Cab Company and Frank's Taxi. You may be told by- some of the drivers of the non-union cabs that they are uiuon members, but they are not. Keith Alsop after a thorough discussion, if was decided to ask permission of Chief Engineer McCorison to lef us make use of the old gun crew's bath, which had been idle. McCorison granted us permis­ sion. Volunteers were called for and a working party responded in typical SIU style. Right now, I wish "to express appreciation in behalf of the entire crew to First Assistant Lorenzen, whose tireless efforts in pitching in with his tools and labor helped make the project a success. He attended to the pipe work. ACTION The Engine Department on that part of the job, too. The Deck Department, with our able Ship's Delegate, Rlackie Con­ nors, taking the lead, took care of the cleaning and painting. A beautiful job was done by all. They really made two blades of grass grow where only one was growing before. The result is a good laundry second to npne on any ship. We have great pride in our achieve­ ment and we will be happy to show the Patrolman our finished product. It stands as an example of what can be done with SIU in­ genuity, coordination and team­ work. W. H. Nu'nn Check It — But Geod Check the slop chest be^ fore your boat sails. Make sure that the slop chest con­ tains an adeiiuate supply of all the things you are to need. If it doesn't, call the Union Hall immediately. Christmas Eve number two started off at 12:00 noon the 24th, and was a bang-up party till 4:00 p.m. May Sullivan and Sam Eddy, Purser of the Tulane Vic­ tory, and many of the Brothers' While Brother Ramon, BR, holds 10-pound hammerhead girl friends were aboard and shark for "mugging," Brothers Barrientos (left), OS. • and stayed till sailing'time to see us Aponte. OS, admire his catch. Photo was taken by* William off. O'DonneU. Jr. Engineer on the MOrgantown- Victory from whose After leaving BA with the ship deck Ramon enticed his victim as ship was lying at anchor well secured, we Teally started in in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. to celebrate. Believe me. Broth­ ers, you have never seen any­ thing like it. Sisters Johansson and Cervantes (Stewardesses), the Chief Mate, Mr. Tooker, and many other of the officers were down to help along with the personally. These organizations To Ihet Editor: Christmas spirit. did not advertise their coming The music was furnished by I wish to thank all the Brdth- here to See us, but the big out­ ABs Whitey Hursey and Joe ers for the ten-dollar Christmas fit that did advertise 'failed to Torres, and by the voices of all present they voted fo give us shovv up. the crew. AB Ed Rousa was guys in the hospital. I have Thank you again, one and all, kind enough to play the part of been in the Sfafen Island Marine for making this a Merry Christ­ Santa Claus. You can see by the Hospital more than three months mas for me. In closing I wish picture that he did a damn fine and, as 1- am not entitled to com­ the LOG staff and all my Union job, too. pensation, I can tell you the 10 Brothers a Merry Christmas and Well; Brothers, this party went bucks was doubly welcome. a Happy New Year. on until 1:00 a.m., and then broke I had a vei-y nice Christmas H. V. Nielsen up in fine SIU fashion. The cele­ here. In addition to the Union's brating continu6d through Christ­ gift, I also received packages mas day for What can go on from the Red Cross, Salvation ORTIZ ENTERS record as one of the finest pdrties Army, The Navy Mothers Club" NY HOSPITAL that's ever been held on any ship of America" of Staten Island and without trouble of any kind. the Merchant Marine Veterans We don't want to forget the Association. To the Editor: act that Brother, Kaiser put out APPRECIATES PACKAGE Brother R. U. Ortiz came in a very fine Christmas Dinner to this hospital, the Metropoli-. with everything and anything— Brother Volpian and his as­ tan, for admittance. I have been even a cheering glass of wine. sistant also brought me a nice in here for over a month afid, Well, that's about all there is gift package and when I opened before he entered. Brother Or-: except fo give May SuUivan's same I found a card from the tiz paid me a visit. He expects; Bar in BA a big hand for the person who- sent it, a Miss Beato undergo an operation. We alt fine way she treated the Brothers tice Carpendale, 2252 Aqueduct wish him the best of luck. of the SIU. Whenever you're Avenue, New York City. It Mail will reach him at Warit down that way, stop in and pick would be nice if we sent these up the latest LOG, and say hello people JT few copies of the LOG. H, 444 E. 68th St., N. Y. Marino Gordils 1 will acknowledge these gifts to May. Red Hancock Union Xmas Gift Cheered Brother In Marine Hospital FOR SURGERY SS Dei Norte BRET HARTE MEN FIND SHIP STORES BELOW STANDARD To the Editor: About forty-five dayis out of Norfolk we found that some of the butter on this ship, the Bret Harte, was becoming tainted.'Al­ so we found a box of bread had become moldy and some chickens were not up to stand­ ards It appears that the stores had been transferred from an­ other vessel. Of course we are not in- a position to say that the charge of transferring stores is true, but we are writing so that Ag­ ents and Stewards can be oh the lookout, for bum stores received in Norfolk from the Cavalier Grocery Conipany which sup­ plies Waterman ships. Frank Mltchall Vincent S. Kuhl Ftirther Comments On Payoff Rule To the Ediiorr To the Editor: Just a line to voice my opinion about our transportation rule. I think that a man's book entitles him to. a job and it should not be in any agreement that he must collect transportation if the .ship enters a district other than the one in which it signed ar­ ticles; I do not believe this is in line with job security, which has always been one of the main objectives of our Union. Personally, being married, I am broke at the present time and borrowing until I can ship out. But' what if I get a ship that gives me a four week trip and then pays off down south? I'd lose my shipping place, toO. Persoimally^, I think the ruling is no good and I would suggest a referenduih ballot to find out if the membership wants the present ruling or the former. Edward J. Chant Before giving my opinion on" the transportation rule, I would like to first say that I ani a permitman; however, I feel that" it is my duty to take an interest' in Union affairs as well as book-men, for I hope to - become a member myself someday. There is no time like the present to' start taking an interest in mat­ ters that will no doubt affect me in the future. From listening to the older members speak, I gather that the shipowners didn't hand Us trans-' portation money on a silver plat­ ter, but it was a gain won after a long and hard fight by the' Union. No doubt our contracted' companies would put a stop to it if given half a chance to do' so. Why give them a point tdr argue? By all means, let's keep the rule as it now is. F. P. Jeffords �THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. Januaxy 28, 1949 Page Eleren Biand-Magnuson Biil Is Slated For Early Action PERSONALS EDWARD COLLISON CURLEY MEEKS Please send your permanent Your mother, Mrs. Martha mailing address to C. Tucker, 25 Mary CoUison, 1137 East Lombare Street, Baltimore 31, Mary­ South St., N. Y. C. land, would like you to get in 4. 3^ «. (Continued from Page I) touch with her. PAUL N. FROOM 4 4 4 Rookie is in Mexico—"Ameri­ fives that . , . whenever the VIBEHT BLENMAN can Bar." United States Government, or Get in touch with your mother. any department, agency or in­ 4. i A. Quinones, $1.00; H. Ramos. $1.00; strumentality thereof, procures, LEXIE TATE and RUSSELL Miss Alice Henry, 198 Charlotte NEW YORK A. Cruz, $1.00; McKensey. $2.00. Will these men who were on Street, Lacytown, Georgetown, or makes any loans, grants in aid, INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS SS NEW LONDON the SS Leland Stanford when Demerara, British Guiana. J. T. F. Sigmon, $1.00; A. Dell Isola, W. R. Dixon, $4.00; H. W. Bigham, or provides credits or funds for $1.00: A. Goldsmit^ $2.00; A. H. 4 4 4 she paid off on May 7, 1948 $1.00; H. A. Serpe, $2.00; J. S. Crow­ the procurement of any com­ Cramer, $2.00; Olifidlo Esquivel, $5.00; LARS CARLSON contact Homer O. Diamond, Rt. 2 ley, $2.00 ; C. T. Coleman. $rl .00. modities for transportation by Wm. C. Simmons. $5.00; Paige A. Contact Mrs. Marvin Schwartz, Mitchell.'$5.00; SS ALGER —Box 42, Whistler, Alabama. water, at least 50 per centum of A. Goldsmit. $2.00; A. V. Walrath, $2.00; F. J. Zannanski. 42 Broadivay, New York City. Goldsmit. $2.00; W. Doran, $15.00; Eric the gross tonnage of such com­ 4 4-4. $1.00; J. O. Cray, $1.00: C. E. Murphy, G. Ohman, $1.00; J. Borak. $1.00; V. B. 4. 4 4 DON JOHN FEURALA $5.00; P. J. PasinOsky, $2.00; J. modities, computed by countries, Cooper, $5.00; Peter Giron, $1.00; DEE BIRCH Contact Mr. Marvin Schwartz Bowen, $2.00; A. J. Realer, $1.00; K. and separately for dry bulk car­ Your brother is very ill. Get Luis Santos, $10.00; John Pastrano, Kain, $1.00; J. Fuller, $1.00. 42 Broadway, New York City. riers, dry cargo liner and tanker $10.00; N. J. Figueroa, $1.00; Roy SS MARINE STAR in touch with Mr. Hulbert A. Peston, $5.00; A.. Stephanian, $2.00; services, shall be transported -on 4. 4 4 Carruth, 6432 Catina Street, New Edward Wilish, $3.00; G. .B. Morley^ W. G." Simmons, $1.00; R. V. Suares United States flag vessels, unless LOUIS W. PEPPER $2.00; M. Reeves, $1.00; J. Roll, $2.00 $20.00; L. S. Bishop, $1.00; A. IngibretYour two small children are Orleans 19, Louisiana. C. T. Skyllberg, $1.00; G. W. Fenson the United States Maritime Com­ son, $3.00; Harry Mechnic, $5.00; G. $1.00; W. R. Lyerly, $1.00: S. B mission, after investigation, shall seriously ill. Get in touch with Pegner, $1.00; Roy A. Kaiser, $1.00; D. Layton, $2.00; R. F. Linkowski, $2.00 MELVIN*^ E.^RICE your wife immediately. certify to the department, agency, Malenfant, $5.00; Frank F. James, W. West, $2.00; C. M. Webb, $2.00 Your mother is very anxious $5.00; Jezef Reszel, $5.00; Ralph B. F. S. Daws, $2.00; K. M. Ingebrigtsen or instrumentality of the Govern­ 4 4 4 to ^hear from you. Her address is Hughes, $5.00; Juan C. Vega, $5.00; $2.00; J. R. Lafoe, $2.00; V. D. Street ment charged with the adminis­ • J. W. TAYLOR Crew of SS Steel Fabricator, $4.00; Keats, Kansas. Contact SIU Headquarters con­ $1.00; B. N. Gary, $5.00; T. M. John tration of the laws under which B. A. Gold, $5.00; S. .Beattie, $5.00; F. son, $1.00; N. N. Bathia, $2.00. 4 4 4 cerning Receipt No, C86759. such funds are made available A. Pindarand, $1.00; T. W. Hinson, Jr.. SS POLARIS GLEN SEELEY $5.00; L. Hitchner. $5.00; J. Cc. Mc­ J. M. Maximo, $2.00; M. Arrogo with which the commodities are Alden Gould, Jr., P.O. Box Carthy, $5.00; C. 1. Navarra, $5.00; F. $5.00; I. Usera^ $1.00; W, Robinson, procured, that United States flag 43, Norfolk, Mass., would like to E. Dayrit, $5.00; C. M. Kelley, $1.00; $1.00. vessels are not available in suffi­ J. J. Shiklez, $1.00; J, Kelly, $5.00; C. SS AZALEA CITY Holder of Receipts No. C7959(i have your address. cient numbers or at market rates Jankiewicz, $3.00; A. Goldsmit, $2.0Q;; J. Rowan, $2.00; W. Allman, $1.00 4 4 4 and F. Dows, holder of Receipt C. Annina, $5.00; J. D. Blanchard. E. Polberg, $5.00: A. Cotol, $1.00; J for United States flag vessels to MIKE LASMAR $5.00; A. Goldsmit, $2.00; W. J. Benish. No. C79808, issued in Baltimore Pacheco, $1.00; C. J. Scofield, $2.00 effectuate the purposes of this Get in touch with W. H. Simp­ $5.00; A. Goldsmit. $2.00; G. F. Cann, J. D. Lane, $1.00; H. C. Peterson section." during week of January 22, are $10,000; A. Goldsmit, $2.00. $2.00; C. C. Pedersen, $2,00; H. Put requested to contact 6th Floor, son, 802 Chatham Street, Mon­ SS STRATHMORE AMERICAN RATES $1.00; A. Di Amico, $1.00; T. Mc­ treal, Canada. 51 Beaver Street, so credit can A. Dokeris, $3.00; A. Goldsmit, $2.00. Carthy, $1.00; H. C. Cordes, $1.00; H SS CORNELIA be given for monies paid. What makes- the Bland-MagnuW. Ehmsen, $1.00; D. Guerrero, $1.00 GEORGE ^HUDSON T. Pantileef, $1.00; J. Gegante, $1..0; son biU tighter than the present S. Bugajewski,'$5.00. Your mother has passed away. J. R. Miller. $2.00; M. Sovich, $1.00; SS CAPE SAN MARTIN law is the phrase "at market Contact your sister in Sparta, B. Agol, $5.00; N. Mamat, $2.00; S. rates for United States flag ves­ Lenert^ $4.00; T. A. Pukki, $2.00; N. Georgia. sels." In the present law this C. Beck, $4,00; D. Segundo, $5.00; J. 4 4 4point is not clearly stipulated, L. Rios, $4.00; F. Vainikainen, $3.00; SIU, A&G District WILLIAM S. GREGEL W. Tschuschke, $2.00; G. V. Gjerseth, and Hoffman justified his pro­ BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Important papers are being $2.00; J. Martinez, $1.00; J. S. Mineses, posal by maintaining that if for­ William. Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540 leld for you. Get in touch with $2.00; C. Rodriguez, $5.00; P. Magro, $5.00; N. Serrano, $2.00; J. V. Bocala, eign rates were below American BOSTON ....278 State St. your sister, Mrs. Helen Donofris, $5.00; J. W. Cord, $5.00; E. D. Crowell, rates he could use foreign ships (Continued from Page 4) E. a. Tilley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 ;.5 East Monroe, Bedford, Ohio. Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 when Canadian operators think $5.00; P. Lorete, $5.00; A. Plaza, $5.00; in any amount he wished. J. W. Kleczer, $5.00; G. Rodriguez, 4 4 4 GALVESTON 308%—23rd St. so little of their contracts with $2.00; W. L. Busch, $5.00; P. S. Howe, Provision is made for the Mari­ HAROLD D. ITTNER. Jr. Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 Your father is ill, and asks the Canadian Seamen's Union $5.00; J. W. Logan, $3.00; A. G. Hel- time Commission to report to MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. they repeatedly violate the pacts. terbran, $5.00. Congress within 90 days of the Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 that you contact him at 14 N. SS SEATON By now the CSU certainly bill's enactment and at fourNEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Mcintosh Street, Elberton, Ga. V. Perez, $2.00; S. H. Fulford, $86.00. should have been able to block month intervals thereafter on E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 SS ELIZABETH 4 4 4 this practice. The fact that they compliance. Nations receiving H. Ortiz, $2.00; R. F. Stewart, $1.00; NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. WILLIAM D. RINEHART A. A. Stowe, $2.00; C.P. Negron. $2.00. breign aid goods would not be haven't halted these body blows Joe Algina, Agent HAnovor 2-2784 Your daughter, Gertrude', is' SS AFOUNDRIA NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. now getting along fine and is to the Canadian seamen might S. Zavadcson, $1.00; B. Hoffman, reimbui-sed for any goods pur­ Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 indicate that no effective action chased if less than 50 percent out of danger. It's a boy! $1.00; J. Murphy, $2.00; R. Morales, PHILADELPHIA.. .614-16 No. 13th St. has been taken. are shipped in American vessels. $2.00; J. J. Palmer, $4.00; H. V. Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 Since the communist party Erimes, $1.00; M. H. Lorenzo, $1.00; Despite the fact that the bill EUGENE^ A. STANTON SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. controls the CSU it is very M. Rzenkowicz, $2.00; F. Gonzales, was expected to pass both the Please get in touch with Al­ Frenchy Michelet, Agent Douglas 2-5475 W. E. Morreale, $20.00; R. likely the Canadian seaman are $1.00; Llauger. $1.00; G. R. Graham, $25.00; House and the Senate without SAN JUAN, P.R....2S2 Ponce de Leon bert Michelson, 1650 Russ Bldg. being sacrificed to the party's de­ J. F. Kazar, $1.00; M. Santana, $1.00; serious opposition, SIU Head­ Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 San Francisco, Calif., attorney sire for continual chaos and un­ R. Padilla, $1.00; W. A. Beyer, $1.00. quarters continued to urge Sea­ SAVANNAH.. 2 Abercorn St. for William Hartman, AB, who SS ARLYN When farers to remind their represen­ Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 received an eye injury while rest on the waterfront. P. Perez, $2.00; A. Torres, $1.00; L. TACOMA 1519 Pacific St. chipping aboard SS Hattiesburg seamen, like shoreside workers Soler. $1.00; J. Tassin, $1.00; J. Kali- tatives in Congress of the criti­ Broadway 0484 Victory on April 29, 1948. Tele­ everywhere, enjoy top wages and cal nature of the issue. loa, $1.00. working conditions, the com­ TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. phone Yukon 6-6818. R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 munists are unhappy. WILMINGTON, Calif., 227% Avalon Blvd. By failing to develop a means ROBERT \/^CHEZ Terminal 4-2874 of ending the abuses suffered by A1 Lopez asks that you send HEADQUARTERS.. 51 Beaver St.. N.Y.C. the Canadian seamen, the CSU HAnover 2-2784 a statement concerning the acci­ By CAL TANNER is serving the party's interests dent he suffered on the Alcoa SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall Ranger on December 23 to Ben and not those of its membership. MOBILE — Shipping contin­ We also saw one ship in tran­ TIME TO ACT DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Sterling, 4 2 Broadway, New ued pretty slow in the Port of sit. This was Waterman's Beau­ Lindsey Williams When are the Canadian sea­ Mobile, although we had four regard which was in excellent York, N. Y. ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS men going to wake up? A con­ payoffs and six sign-ons. Three shape. Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler siderable number of members in of the latter were on continuous One ship we'd like to mention HARRY STRATFORD _ Joseph Volpian Contact Ben Sterling, 42 the communist-dominated CSU articles. again is Steel Ranger, Isthmian. Broadway, New York. Your case are totally disgusted. SUF She came down from New York The four vessels paying off If they are truly disgusted with has been settled. were in pretty good shape. There carrying a heads-up crew, if we HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. the lack of representation given 4 4 4 were only a few minor beefs ever saw one. The way they Phone 5-8777 them in the CSU they should JAMES L. OSBURN PORTLAND Ill W. Bumside St. on them, and all the complaints handled their beefs was a credit Beacon 4336 Your daughter, of Sproutt, Al­ turn to the SIU. were settled quickly and easily. to the Union. RICHMOND, Calif. 257 5th St. abama, requests your address be­ With the SIU as their bargain­ Phone 2599 The payoffs included the Al­ They didn't argue with any­ cause of illness and business. ing agent, they would be pro­ SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. coa Clipper which signed right body, least of all with the offi­ tected by contracts which the Douglas 2-8363 Important. on again for another 17-day cers. They just got the facts ship operators have learned to SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. cruise to the Islands, the Steel right and turned them over to respect. Main ittSO MICHAEL PKKUN the Patrolman. Handling that WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. The Galveston Agent reports They would be assured of se­ Ranger which signed on for the crew was a pleasure. Terminal 4-3131 that your gear was not checked curity impossible to attain imder Isthmian intercoastal run, Wa­ a leadership which serves the terman's Monarch of the Seas While in Mobile, the Ranger's at the Galveston Hall. Canadian District communist party but not the which is still on the Puerto Ri- crew sent a donation to Brother MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square can run, and Waterman's De Soto Alvin Ward over in the New membership. Plaleau 6700—Marquette 5909 Orleans hospital. Brother Ward They would be certain that which runs coastwise. PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. lost a leg in an accident several when their welfare is threatened, Waterman's Winslow Homel­ Phone North 1229 months ago. such as it has been on the 18 and Governor Brandon also took ALCOA POINTER PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Phone: 5591 The following men have trans­ ships whose crews have been cre\iis. These went on Army time There are some oldtimers TORONTO Ill A Jarvis Street portation money coming, which dumped cold in foreign ports, a charter, the first to the Medi­ ai-ound. Notably: J. McCasland, Elgin 5719 L. A. Cheeseman, A. E. Diaz, R. VICTORIA, B.C 602 Bough ton St. can be collected at Alcoa office: militant organization would fight terranean, the second to Japan Richard King, John J. Leon­ in their behalf with every ounce and Korea. The sign-ons were Bunch, S. W. Ghale, H. L. LowEmpire 4531 VANCOUVER.. 565 Hamilton St. ard, Charles M. Cain, Thomas P. of its energy. very smooth, everything having ery, J. Daugherty, H. W. Roberts, Pacific 7824 Clark, James Francisco, Francis When are the Canadian seamen been checked carefully before­ N. Geno, J. E. Thompson, D. L. Parker and K. B. Larsen. P. O'Connor. going to wake up? hand. NOTICE! SIU HHLLS Canadian Crews Victims Of CSU Port Mobile Gets Smooth Payoff MONEY DUE �Page Twelve THE S E A F A R E RS LO G Fridaiv:Juiuary 28. 'yr-: , [« I' Wl$ CHANCE yom SB£M WAITIN6 «>R CITIESSERVICE oil COMPANY, WHICH IS NOTDRIOUS FOR ... PAYING IDWESrWAGES/NA^ARITlME ... FIRING SEAMEN WITHOUT REASOAI OR NOTICE ... BLACKBALLING ANYONE WHO SPEAKS UP FOR HIS RIGHTS . DUMP/NG SEAMEN "TO AAAKE JOBS FOR RELATIVES AND FAVORITES • « —NOW IS TRYING TO OI\/EWU ITS STOOGE UNION^PROMOTED AND CONTROLLED BY A COMPANV LAWYER . BUT THE COMING LABOR BOARD ELECTICWS GIVES YOU >DUR CHANCE TD GET JOB SECURITY... HIGHEST WAGES AKJD BEST OVERTIME IN INDUSTRY... CHOICE OF JOBS - TANKERS, FREIGHTERS/ PASSENGER SHlPS/TUSS. ETC. - AND CHOICE OF RUNS ... DEMOCRATIC CONTROL OF YOUROWAI ORGANISATION ... UNION REPRESENTATION... AND THE MOST HI&HLY PRIZK> POSSESSION ON THE WATERFRONT— AN SlU BOOKI tmm(mAHii/moJif FY, vmmmf... -^ * � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource January 28, 1949 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES 50% BILL BEFORE HOUSE GROUP BLAND-MAGNUSON BILL DUE FOR EARLY CONSIDERATION BY MERCHANT MARINE BODY NOMINATIONS FOR DELEGATES TO CONVENTION CREW TURNS CTMA MEETING INTO SIU RALLY SNUG HARBOR TAKES OLDTIMERS' INCOMES ECA PROBES PANAMANIAN SHIPPING SEAFARER W.J HUNT DIES IN SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH AFRICAN CURRENCY RULES FORCES ROBIN LINE TO CUT RUNS PHILLY REALIZES WORTH OF SIU'S ORGANIZING DRIVE SAVANNAH SEES BRIGHT WEEK AHEAD CANADIAN SEAMEN CALLED VICTIMS OF COMMIE CSU SUZANNE CREW AIDS INJURED COAST GUARDSMEN UNLOADING OF SPECIAL-RIGGED SHIP DRAWS 'WELL DONE' FROM BOSUN BIENVILLE MEN CLAIM LAUNDRY WRUNG THEM DRY BLAND-MAGNUSON BILL IS SLATED FOR EARLY ACTION CANADIAN CREWS VICTIMS OF CSU PORT MOBILE GETS SMOOTH PAYOFF Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/28/1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 4 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/d58252542575c74d48e91b83728dbb10.PDF 3af364ed3c002e04a05f46560d83b171 PDF Text Text Jan. 29, 1t60 . 1 • ' 0 if FI C I A ~ 4 0 R6 A N .Q F : TH E S E A FA R E R S I N T E,~ N AT I 0 N A L , U N t 0 N AND GULF DJ STRICT • AFL-CIO • r . ., I .; 'i ·ramp ee -----------~----·-------' Story On Page 3 ' .. , ! . �s H ,Ii ~ ' ~· ..• , . *' ' . t 0 . ,, .Pl . ' 'r'U .. Je:. Jt~<' ..· a~c~. 1s .; , ·Wf!:·:· . :~ r)~':' :~ $E.tf. F.tfRERS .... t. .;~ ' • ,., J ' • f. ! LOC t ' 1 I I_ . ;: 1 · ... j ' I A US Navy policy which places another impossible . bur- · su)?s~quently ceased. operating, with the loss of 'SIU jobs. elauses have been •tandard fo! more than two yean In den on the hard-hit American-flag independent tanker The current situati.on 'has involyed- the SIU because ti all eontrac;ts for ships chartered to haul oil in -the •Sues fleet has been denoun·ced by 'the SIU. . The Union is pro- · strikes at pne .s egment of shippi:Jlg the Union has )>een Canal-Arabian area. • •- · . ' . testing a Navy policy which', in eff~ct, allows a foreign na- fighting hard to help preserve, particularly through Its '!:he last MSTS call for bids included one r.o ' e detion tc? bar Am~r~can~fl~g ships fr.om carrying .US Govern- participation in the Joint- Committee for Ametjcan·- Flag algnated as Jupiter, which goes . through ~e ~iti . ·.~n~l. ment carg_~es. pyi;cha~ed by the ,N~\fy. : Tankers and its efforts to increase_ oil cargoe1( for the The ·Navy said its policy was 'dopted ,aft,er a1t,incid'e ~ o~ The protest was , touched off tiy disclosures that, independent operators. · Dece'mber '.1s, 1957, when the ~-contracted . . ' . . . . tanker 'Nafor past two years, the Navy has beep making It virtualb' MSTS cargoes. have been1 a major SQllrce of reveque for tlonal Peace. was not allowed to .plCk .u p ..cargo in ~udl lmp0ssible for US-flag tankers to earry oil earsoes for the the independent ,.·operators, especially since .these opera- Arabia. The owners of the NJtional Peace are ·no~)ulng Military Sea .Transportation S.e n:ice If they )1ave ever tors have be~n unable to ob~ain charters fl-om 'the bla 'oll ' ~ Na\ry· for brea~h of contract. . I ' · .'' - \ ,. }. ~rade,d with Israel.. \ compa~~S,· ~ch found it more. '.P,rofitable t~ . qpe~t~ .~Two . New Y~-C'oh,reumerl also pi.pmptly· ' . ·~ted This Navy policy thus tacitly supports the Arab boycott through low-wage, runaway,,.flag operations. . ·: .. ~ '. , ~~ · NayY'S · U~ 9f the c.n~ell~~io.n claus~i. itel:'.; ' ·. , uel of Israel-another action which has Pf eviously been The current 'Navy policy csme to light in ~n '· MS'l;S : .."~~ller., (~.-:-1.fY). ~trodu~e~ , • : b~ ~ed at- i;a· ! loch rapped by the SIU ~s a. direct violation of the tradit!onal letter asking bids to. carry o~ .this month. - .. _ ,· : .. ·. ! i 'f~~o.nt,· ~~b~~~· Ja~o~ . ~av1~~ ~>. "!a~~ . concept .of freedpm of the seas, and as a violation of inte~The letter made H elear tJtat, _In ,t~e ennt 8'Y Ulp· .,,~ 1 '.~b ln :.~,!$ , .h~ said th~ ~U,.f_ciJDDO~,. eon~""'."'.- ··~-ter­ national compacts ·assuring freedom o-f passage through prevented from loading or dlsehal'&'fns. earso lt had ference ~th ~erl~an ,lhlppl~l'.f ~ , a1l •nre1 . 11rab the Suez Canal. prerioasly 'traded. wJtb &rael. the MSTS wo..id boy~~tt." ,· / Rep. Ce~er said that the Navy's . esc~~e 'Clause1 bave The SIU, protest was. touched off when the Arab nations right to.·eaneel. its eharter, -and the lhlP'•. oWnel'.· woal.i be blacklisted the SIU-manned Kem Hills and a number.. of beld responsible for any e~nses ~cwd.:. ' ., . . ·. ~d,e lt' virtuall¥ i~posslble ,f_o~ 11 ~~~eJ.;~f other ships .that had traded with Israel. The_Kem Hil~s~t the Pentagon, Na!y spokesmen f?O~ed .. . ~4!~ l~r~,1 to bid :on. ~i~~ary . ~~~-~~qflp'~~~ .-. .... ._ ) r . beeaw •a" ·the <, ~. ... Patients Fig·ht ·Hospital Slash .. 'An estimated t30 s ·e afarers and . other tubercular patients the Manhattan Beach (Brooklyn) Public Health ·serv-: ice Ho pital may find themselves in understaffed, inferior at ~~, ~imi·ff t1u~,,it~'s1 t,~~Jf.ne plans fo farm them out treatment., jSome 50 :other~ '· · ri ·• ~ · v.ril~"pe; ~w,itched to non-spec~alized PHS installations in San Francisco, Seattle or New 1 1 Orlean~ . . l ! : . Unoffici~l ' ' sohr~es had earlier reported that the. Public Health institution .at Sav,apnah, Ga., was ·, · , · , . A; petition signed -by 15Q of t.he patients an<;l directed to :ij.ep. Johii Rooney .( D.~N,Y.) ,. chairman· of the .Hous~ Appropriations 1 Gommittee, a~d other Cpngressmen . ·chax:ged that by contracting. out pat~nts to local institution~ in New "¥ork or npn-sp~cialized PHS facilities elsewhere, "the Service is avoiding its re~ponsibility and repl~cing it witli what we f.eel is al sport-~igh~;ct economy •. ··The steadily decreas: a1so due for ilie ax .this year. Howcve'r, while this may have been · c:mtemplat.ed, funds for the operat ',on of the Savannah ·hospital are included in the current budget. ing patient load at this hospital is amP,le proof of the effec~iveness of the treatment it provides · • · Certainly the hospital has not failed in its mission ... ". if.*he ;p:e1S ,g~{fS thtough; wdh fo-, in;h;~!ly~:!~i:n!~~.~ ~1J~~dp~~~~ r'cnt Paul Hall sent a communica- in J i;: : . '. _,_-1-..,__-.,,-"--__._~---:-~--:---.........------...------+ Puerto 1·1·c·o·. o''ck :Un1·on<s. J • .M. .· c· l t- d' A~o=p~~~:e~!~d~~~~l~:i:~:nce 01n,~. " . :erger.·. -o .mp1e e.. T~rty~~l~ ~;: d:2::~ ·o· - Safely i>Gck in the Stat~ab~r their ship ;grounded off Singopore, Valley . For.ge crewmen were welcomed at Seattle air, L SI"' p A·. Td ;o~k 'IJY k .., ort r\g~l1t ' e . ( ' ' ' . ".f ' /:-m to the . Surgeon .General of the of Health, Edueation and Welfare . . .SAN JUAN~The· Iast step- i.ri ~ompl~ting' the me;rger C;>f ~he the t.ime;-"the ship Str!<fc;k-, . HfS opposing fhe shµtdown. "If Arthur Flemming was questioned Internati~nal . Longshorenien's· l\sso~iation . and the . Inter- . re,r ~~nd pJ{ . got O'!fGY fq . .h rescut ~aft or swam ash,.or:e.. B th h ' d f L - · ~ · t ile. re 1·s no -i·oom for these men at sp~cifically' about .his policy on ·- +. · th e p· u bl'IC· Hea1th h osp1tals · n,cn_ 1 ona1· . ro . ker o, o o : on . g,s uo_i.:emen was.· · · · . . . · ·.' ,· , any of the PHS facilities," he de- closmg _ a. cc.omp1is. ed . The .7,000 -. '· i!lared, "then there is a need for in generaL In answer to this, he here last wee • ,ke~ping the Manhattan Be'llch fa- stated: "The Public Health ,hospi- dockworkers . bi Puerto Rico w~~ar(funds ..~d ,,ev~ntu~ a.g ree-:_ ' · '. .. ; • • ·::Jl·•e . cility open." tals are an integral and impprtant . 1J , . . a d. . mept on • ,single, ~ontract t9 re-. . - .. . .. . ~ .. . _ 11 , hi'le, all Seafarers have part of our program. 1 don't ~see wi now e. groupe un; . er a ,place ' the ·, sep~ate pacts. now Meanw how the Service couid operate sue- single council of dock\yorkers. ' existing. . . .. , . . . been·asked to write their Congress· ·, · . . . . • men to oppose· the closjng· of the cessfully without this system of , Jncl~~ed . ln· the. ag~ee~ent .w~re As In ·the States, dockworkers l.n e . ·provis.1ons for .. mergihg . eXIStlng ..1'uj!rtO Rfco· had be. en in two se.P-. . specialized TB; · treatment cent er. hospitals." _ ..patients at · , Manhattan Beach ' ~ate organizations, pr.for to the · · ~ / •.' . ' ~ 1 .• ~ • . • • . . . ' . rettµ"n ~f fie_. ~A to the AFL-CIO- Seaf~ra;from ihe vaueY. Forge, :ire also dispatching angry protests ''.) ° Con~~ssional le1tders. Many Medical Care For ·world Seamen . at the last ' AFL-CIO convention. which broke up recently on 'a reef J1ave charged that 'p atients are beUnder Par, Hea'Ith Grou'p'. Says The IBL in ~{! Sta~es, represen~- near Singapore 1 th s th Chin 8 ing informally P!-"essured to leave ing longshor~men on the Great .· · · n e ou yoluntarily right aW.llY so there will · Medical care for the seamen of· the world ls not up to _par:· the Lakes and on rivers ports, and tbe Sea, have collected µteir. ~ay _plus be no one .left around by the ·J une " ~~rl<J .H~alth . Q~gap}zation reports. ·This revelation follows ' by ILA,' r~pre'e~tlng deep se~ long- ·a •5.00 clothing allowan.c e . under ·15 ,deadline. a few' days the announcement made by' the Public Health Service. . shor1men · o~ the Atl~tlc and Gulf the terms of the SIU agreement. that it intend~ to close the doors of. its Manhattan Beach· TB hosand .~n Can~da, have' alrea_dy com- . All hands w~re rescued ~ . The men "Wer i · d pital, a move which will send an estimated 130 patients to inferior , pleted their .St,ate_sid.e mergiJlg. ·tnstitutioits elsewhere~.. , _.. J'articlpatlng ,hi:'the. Puerto Rico, h d e nv01v.e , 10 • The !lrticle sugg~s-ted est~bllshment ·of general .health s~rvices . , t~lks, along 'with .1'A. a~~ · fgrme~ az~ ~us rescu~ · ope_rati~n. :- as 1 Jan. 29, •1960 Vol. XXll, No. 3 in foreign ports .for sailors of all nations. ' It noted;- however, IBL .officials .both .ii:i Pue~to Rico eno~ous waves prevented• aome that this project would take time to jell, Also suggested was the ' and in the States was SIUN.A:-Pres- of ~e~ · {rom r.e aching a tug, that · dra~ng up of an intemational· medical .facility ..apeeme~t 'which, . , ldent" ~~ul ~all'_ an~ .Pet~r . Mc-. had . eome. ou,t 'to pick them·. up. •• • _ : ·.Gavin,. a.ss~~nt ~o ¥.i..;c1q ~~rest.. One: lifeboat~ transferred •eight agam, would involve a great qeal of tiine ~nd e_ffor:. . . , I • . . . PA~ Hµ.r.,. SeCTetaf1/-Treasur~ It was . broughi .out· that when · a seaman arrives in a . foref~ . dent G~~rge Meiµi~: ~all ~ad peen, men to a waiting tug, . bµ~' another port, he suffers because no single ·authority assumes .r esponsibility lequ~ste~, by;:M~.iµiy . to tak~ ;Part lifeboat wfth · 18 men couldn't " HDlll~ :S~ND; ·Eciftor. '1B1:11N.Allll'· Suin t}!e d!scusst.o~s wbf((b led to .the make it and'was ev~ntually -picked for bis hef,llth. To the , p~rt ·~eami autho~tles, .h e is a,foreigiler, ·MAH, Art ! Editor<i HJ:RM.Alf· AmHUR, Ill~ SP,IV~c;![, ALM.As~, i!OJIN BRAZIL, . And there is ·a p~ssibility, jthe or~anfzatlon noted, that ship's of- . artµcable -~9lut1on.:. , up · by a : British minesweeper. A Al\'l'Jiun Bau:a, CllARLEil 'Bll:AuMET, Staff ficer~ may discJaim regponsibfl~ty becau~e they are in a fof~i~ . In .Qther :are~s, .the IL'i \ ha~ been- third· boat 'dr,fte.6 w· a reef near Writen; BILL MOODY, Gui/ Ar~a Repre; country. .. , · · form~llf, admitted to the Maritirne'. ' Biota~ Island, In~onesta. The men 1entattve. · Who proposed that the medical centers be Jocated .~onvenientTrades Departm~nt, -AFL-CIQ, . a!J S~@Jn to shore. fr.om there. Published biweekly •t the headquarters ly, equipped _with moaern facilities for di~g~o~i~. treatment and . had been expected. Next on the . -The 37-man ·crew -Was ev~:r.1tually .., the ·S••farer.s· 1ntern.tlon.1 Union, At. , minor· surgery. 1 These· s~ould havt! ~· '.i;;taff of ~neral J>ractiILA agenda .is an announced -cam.- quartered st hotels ·in Singapore &•Gulf District, F,o urth • , tioners Paf$D to· standardize wage scales ·in- · and · later .' flown back to· Seattle, • lanti~ Avenue, Brooklyn H, AFL-c10, NY. Tel.'75 HY•clnth . aJ>le . · to handle seamen's medical· pr.oblemo ' .,,,.· and also a~• , ,., · ; i ,t4600. se.c ond · clHs~ po1t•1• 11••!1 .-•t· th• J P~Y.$!h,atr~c r>ta~. . , . '. 1 . _, ~ - -. . ! 1 ( urea~ Lakesi ports in for~coming . .where the~ . were met ~by , Port , 8 ' i ~:~ J~~;.'.•:,., {~~•rn, .~·~'I ·~~der th• r The ,organizaf!i~n.1also st~t~~ 1that 'these ce~t'ers· .should ·bet,able . ,coNra~t- negotJ41t_<!.n.cJ :wl~h., ~~~ve- Ag~nt :Ted: Babk~ws~ 1 and a..repre1.~; · ·• · · "' . 1 1 { · ~ 1 · , 1 · • to furni,sh 1ships with phySiciiln~, as· needed, to- cope wit)l emeD· ·4~re! 1~!1 . ~e, L.a. e~•• ; ~~- 1.Di:esent, ~~~taijv., t,of• Penmsular<Navigation 12 . .tf!I.. .. !" •~· ".v 1 . • gencies;,.'1 1':t,,.• , "-"1:·1~,_ ! ~ ..... . ,, , i ~ '. : n , • ! ' ,.14 , ,.tper~ 1 1ll'.8-·. V~'~i0,~s,. ;fJ'~~p,~rttopomp~y~ ,the1 shipph~gieoQ1P1µ1Y's . ·. ~ ,. .. P0.1:' m.loe~. con~a~Uerms.. •l afe~ ' , ·~ . • ~ ;:-·~ '1.. ~·· : . Washing~on recently, Secretary a Valley Fo' .,,, Crew·. ff om·-e·· .a f e A.ga1-,, 5 llEAP'ABERS' i:·o a· I I • ••• • .. • ~ �Libertys Free .f() Transfer ·· . Without R·e placement Vessel · 'I : 1 WASHINGTON-Opening the floodgates wide for wholesale transfers of the ·dwindling. US-flag trampship fleet, the Maritime Administration .has ruled that all ·Liberty ships ' can. now quit the American flag with no·strings attached. ·· The ·1atest amehdment to the ·much-revised MA policy on. transfers ends the requirement that a· shipowner inust contrac·t for a replacement vessel for operation under the US flag before .the flag-switch can be okayed. · · Under , the new policy, ~he--~---------------------MA says "there will be no re- by existing contracts with the MA,. The full implication!! of the · ~uling · ·s 't ric'tion as fo the nationality This may be ~nterpreted to mean are not yet known. of-the foreign buyer ·or coun- that even where shipowners con· . ~he Government's watered-down tty of registry, · except that lracted to provide a replacement transfer policy apparently is its · (they) ... must be aeceptable us· vessel, they can be released answer to the "demands of Amerito the Maritime ·Administration." retroactively from this obli~aUon. can tramp ope.rator~ for some form This refers to ·the bar on sales or of assistance to enable . them to transfers to nations in the Soviet compete favorably with large, new c>rtiit, since the vessels are stm Liberians Want foreign-bum vessels. supposed to . be subject to recall by - Cou · rt-Ap'pro'(ed An appeal aid to keep "tbeir tqe US in an emergency. bperations alive Was :sent to <i!onExisting limits barring transgress by the American'?ri:amp Spipferred vessels from tra<Iing in cer: r owners Association as· soon as ~ the tain strategic materials with SovWith US backing, Liberia has session opened earlier this month. let-controlled countries are also gone tO court for a ruling that The operators cited the f~ct. .t hat it ·r eally is a bona fide shipping retained. nation no m. atter what anybody . abl)tit Jhree7!0UJ."t.l1s of .us -~orfign · The· new policy also applies to .trade today .~onsi~ts of .btilkr car. those Libertys · ~ow ·under foreign says, Liberia has taken the . goes, ~lmos.t i all -0f W moved; on or runa\\'.ay· ~ag which are covered issue of its exclusion from the ' foreign ships; They cited the fact maritime safety committee of that the only business left to the . . the Inter-Governmental Mari(Continued on page 15) I Bill L · · f h G d db " • A Gree1t crewmttn stran e y runaway owne~ o t e eorg1os. • . get ·W•lcome ne~. from stew.ard ·G eorge Trimis (left) that _SIU 0n d" 't.. h • · "d SIU • d I I .~ ;;-7,~n~ 1pn 1stm;~ n~s com.e .f9; t ~!r 01. ~ ·. •reta1ne . . ega . ; . ff~nsel ~o represen~ f~~-~ of Pana.· ~~nian·. ru, naw~y a~d ~~cure bade -· .. .. ~es and.o!her b9t1lef•ts· •· l.J • •. o· ·· ,.· ": , · · ~ . • · for of Health CA. ·N~n , A S_ IU GOES .T_:O B.~,T.. . !t~t{~:~u~~::::!~:~~~::! Red Rocket .~~ ;fiQR ·.S,·TRAN. DED GREEK Cit. .E·W ~i:l~d ·:~~~.~-~::~t~::· ·May.·Boost . · . . .. ;f SIuFlee·t Int'I 's·'·e' a·. un1on . ASSISt " ... , . .,•••u.d was -HALIFAx, ~dva Scotia11l~e SIU Canadian Dist~ict has extended l~g~l and . other as~stance to the 'st.rarlded Greek 'crew of the runaway.:.fl.ag Georgios A. [he Panamanian. r~~~tr~·" ship was1 slapped w~tf:t :claims . t?t~ij~g $800,000 p~yabl~ to· ·creill.tqrs 1~romi 'four. cQvi;i.f111es . - the US, . Canad~.~ i . . , ·; . , .. , : . · · - · , : . .- . Gr~~~e and th~ ,Nethe.rlands. details, see st~ry . befow on th~s • year •••• committee . . The recognition claimed by I-Iberia is on Ute basis of the runaway tonnage registered ·under-Its flag: . . , . . ,, 1 'I1h'e: Georgios A:' was towed into . page). Halif.ax. fro~ Sydn~y! NS, after The SIU Canadian District has rurrnm~into a gale nea'r theN'.!. The retained legal help to represent :::::l.~~~tep~a:~~in:nd~~ t~~~n t;~. :g::e~~o;h~~:~~::l~~ ~:rJ:~:. ay 14, and from the December date arr~st. · ·. . a·· :·. . ;.n.,,. , ing.·.A . ' H': . .:a:b.. ... :t ·:. ,,-t .> . · . The first Russian rocket-firinl into the Centra1 Pacific was completed last week. All indications are that a Red rocket traveled ·r a. ·-m..pa -... u·u ,a II." -·F o·~ .Runa·.w .a y .c .·o,·.'s .&r ::; . • • :· '- • ' J • • h~ ~ • . (•. .. ,, I I \ . • _ . . : : . . ; , " . ' '· . • . . . • : . ' \ . . I l~foql)ation U!},· COY~1;~ by· the .LOG ,ipdjcates that the own·• · · · , ers of ;the Georgi<i>s A, the Panamanian-flag· runaway' W'nose " , . • · · b _,, d " · ~ i. HI. ·f · N . S · i r-" ··· · h , ., cre~~.was a ..~Jl. oney., n a I '!1'!'! ~va .. cot_ ~' .are. t ~ ~ame ·. Jndi.vi~uals -who 1 • formerly . . : . 1 •. _. 1 • • , . - 1 · d ..a 1 . Jow,-ned · the. Panamanian.:.flag ~al,ings · '"l ~h · 'tJl•: a~ove-~t~ . TL1 d -:- A "1h I . h. cOI].cerps. · . t , ., , ; .i : : '. ~-e~ .oros · :.L' e a~ter S ).~ , ; 1 Th~ir p,:-~se.nt , ~hereabo,ut~ - ar;e t' , H . ·1·t ·s· ·us ·ow·n·ed L1.be·r·1·an · • · until the termination of employnearly . 7,800 miles a11-d landed in t Al b · ht i t the ocean about 1,100. miles southmen· so emg soug s rans- . . PHILADE4PHIA--Stymied bv court inJ·unctions, the first -Portatlon home to Greece and " west of Hawaii. , It was within 1¥.&three m·onths' separation pay. A organi~ational effort by ;tl\e new International Maritime Un- miles of its target, the Russians portion of crew wages up until De- ions · was successful in ·keeping a Liberian-flag runaway tied said. , .. cember 14 has 'alteady bee.n pa:d.1 to the dock here· for ten d~ys. ~ . . The rocket firings, aside from ·InterestingJy-enou.gh, the · r m- Attorneys for ~ the Amencan vealed typical · runaway disregard their possible impact on Pacific Pl\DY traffic~ng . with the ~un.away- 1 o.~ners were f~n;:illy · able. t~ for safety matters, at least ·one life- shipping, 'may also have effects on flag tunouts is· nQDe_ other. than wm an order barnng further pick- boat ; having · a ga)>ing hole fri· the the operations · of the SIU-contha Ford Motor Company, which· eting. · ·· · · ' · ~ottom. · Chrfs~mas ~inner o_n the tracted Suwannee· steamst:~ Com'has $500,000 worth ' of steel cargo , · The new seamen's· organization v;ssel, ·a~;~rding , t~ ·repor!s,· ·con- pany,· which services the Uhited alioard: . Food will be supplied the has taken immediate s.te~s to ap- sisted lof . I! small piece of fish, two States missile range in the South crew ·as long as the cargo · is still peal. the ruling : even tho~g~ the small ·potatoes,· carrots. and a rot~. Atlantic. Since the· maximum disin her holds. : j vess'e l skipped from port te•1 1apple." · ' · tance achieved by . us rocke-ts is 1 . ; : i ' ' ,_~~-~~----.------------....;,~----,.._· ' T·h e. ship is 'the G1~ek-·manned • about 6;300 miles, th~re may . be t "s· I - SS Madison 'Be~l, ~ormer~yth17 SIU• , . . '; . . ctction in CQngress. to step up -testI • ;r~ · 1' :i ". contracted- ChP1stme,-which ran off. .ing and :fir,ings out :of Cape CanaJ • . ' from the US fl~g in 1955. ~1vere- : Vl!l'al. . .: ; , ly undermapnt?d and 'helow · startd· ·. The Suwannee ships monitor the The i!light of this ship and the · b U navailabilit Y 0 f th e. owners ears resctmblance to an identical case fr:iv~lying the Gr~k~p p e ~ate d runaway-flag Theedoros. A which ~as hung ~pat Detr9ipast Novem.l ber.'t ·In this inciden , die crew was left . penni}ess ahd'~...s"tranded, b1;1t they. reeep~·ed all pe~essary aid fro_µi 4. the .~IU 1. ~11!1i\ LLakes ~isbi~t 1ri collecting wages and repatriation. A ~heck-up strongly in.: diqate~· t~at t.he- owp.en of Jhe two ~htp:si are one and the same. (For • 111!1 'ard in every detail, _the ship _was tied up by crewmembers on arrival. . Fifteen of the 17 unlicensed memhers signed p)edgecards demanding r.epresentation by tpe IMWU ana weI?e Joined by two of the Officers. T~ • normal American ' manning scale for the ship, _a Liberty, is 28 men.in the up.licepsed departl}l.en,s, . pn,Wall, executive director, • Sh,a.n n · qf the new, ~i;i.ion, said the picket- Clo· s1·· ng • Jax • Ta k. e"5 o· . ver ~ parti~ipate firings and also in nose cone recoveries. The United St.ates has . not protest-ell'- the Russian use . . . '. of the Pacific for rocket-testing on · · 1• · the ground that the US ·r-ecognizes· Numero11s changes in · shipping the right ·of any nation to use open patterns' a. nCi . _.c.h a1_'1gin!! .tt,iMraries •. oc. ean w.a. ter_s f~.~ s,uch.. .n. u.i,·.poses. t 1 -.., ;..y , .t: of coas· wise bperations have re-· ·11owever, the Japahese- r ai:«:!- hmsulted ·fa' '.ft membership ' decision happy about the menace to , tpeir to · shtit ·'down the l SIG hall in fishermen . Tampa: Th.e decision' was voted at All ocean shippin.g had been ·put . ing action had be~n h~ghly "~uccessful" in focusing sharp at,tentio.n tneetihgs in all ports 'ori ' J apu- on notice by the Russians to stay ;~as t:,s1milal'ly-abandoned in De- unkl}.own ... but le~.s th~n two ·months on the runaway problem. He said aty 20. ! ·' • :. ~ :. out of the target ' area. The loca1 ~ .;trolt, 1~st<~<loy~mbrr.:. · ' ' ~~o ~the- (ltio oper~\e/i fi;O;Rt ·.a?. of- ~~~ ;~a~~~ts w~~e air~il~Y ' 1!1al'>?~ct Ttaffic · erlteting ' arid 'leaving the tion is not · on · normal shipping 1 1 Tl{~ 'o·wners of the dis- fi.c e ,.a} 9,S"Li}?.erty.Sµ:e~t,/~·~w Y:or')t out. . · ,· . Tampa: .1 area : will· be serviced routes ,'Qut ts a · pig , {i~hing gr_ound .. ~ · · ~ ' .- · ,. · . .·· '. ,~r ~ • ·- ' ' City; whi~h has '.sfnc~-clos~~· , . ~ ' 'c lai'med :Gr~ek.. c~ntr~c:t . . through ' the facilities· 1df the re- for Japanese fishermen. •P;Pp)lJ"eQ. ..)e11vmg_ 'a _. mo~ntain of To . the best"' of anyone's know- · .· bwners of' the · Madi~on 'Bell ee~tIY~o.pette_d : Jacks~~vme · hal~. ; ' Tqe t<1i:iie~ a~ea is. ~b~'t1fh~~f-\vay debt~ 1and _Ie~vi~g ~~e' trews with led~Ef Ermoup,olds' 'is ' probably in c~airned they liad' contract with 'All Unioh personnel attached to between ·Hawaii and the B'ikinl ·'Uttl't! or no supplies and no pay. Venezuela,· or elsewhere .fri South the Greek Panhellenic Federation. the· Tampa hall will be transferred · atoll in the Marshall Islands where It was learned from a number of ·· America, fi6m whehce- he came Crewmembers charged, howevef, to . other ports. .the United States used to conduct . sources includ1ng Blackburn ~nter: to -start "bus'ness" in New Yot_:k. thaf the Greek organization has.. Details of° the closing of the hall its atomic bomb tests. . It is benaUonar Corp.-a New York export As for Andreatos, there was only done nothing ,for them and _that wiH be · handled by New Orleanst tween eight and ten degrees north ' firm-and its affili~te, Chester, ohe ' such' Ii-sting in' the Manhattan conditions' ·aboard the -9-e~sel' were Port I Ageiit ' Lirldsey < Williams.' ~at.itu'de and: 165 . to " 170 . degrees 1Blackbur:rt'· and .1Roder; Inc., · welf;. • phl>ne 11Jook ·uil.'deil-1a: different fidt an "unbelievable mess." · Since the p,roperty \ipnn ·wl'ti'ch · thet west ,lon~itude. · ~ Shippiri~ heading ... ,Jptowri .tjhipping;a-geilts~· that •a Mr.· hamel. r '.:An' iri'qtiiry ~br George' Art- • ·M'agesi fau !an · AB~ are: 1$701 per hall· is· ·situated· ·is ; own°ed , by the' fcnl 'J'apan an'd' tliJ' P.hilltpp)nes. via <i• ·Ei;ol:oapolis«an<i a;idedrge 1~ndr'elli.is· tfrealos 1 pron;il>l~d • h<. ')oud.!Voice~ n;ionth rand 40° cents , ~n rhoun for · Umien, it 1wH1.:11e put ;on bhe('mavket Hawai~ 1would normally pass well ·:. we~ tn !·ali. 1 ll1Cetilt®d,' the rowrlers , de1_1ial-th8t n~ was 'tftePe."';' "lt~e!tt what little· overtime there 'is. A at tl~e best obtainable ~price-,iit was to the• horth of the Russian's tar" ~:ofi i bo~fi ·; ~e~s~ls; Both h~d'"- prior .~9~~~,, .,~~pie' tlie ·· repfy'. 1' , i · .••, ' . close inspe~tion of .the. ship 1:e- announced. . get zone. 1 shi1s a 1/ ·' ~ I I • J J l "'!11~ I•. ' • I 1 "\j ~',·l"lf'l7:1!1!...fi1>':"'-' J �f'qe .JUDU'7 !9, 19.. l'oar • .SEAFAIERS ,......_.._. . . . . . . . . . __.. _ ·noTABY .SHIPPING .·BOARD i-., January 6 Through January 19, 1960 Shipping during the period bega·n climbing again, as activity started picking up after an end-of-holidays lull that saw only 929 men being shipped durin.g the previous two weeks. Shipping is up now to a total of ·_1 ••046 men for the period. The prospects are that it will continue to pick .up gradually. Payoffs, s!gn-ons~nd in-trans~ts were up from the last period's totals of 195 ships to t he current total of 221. The ports of Boston, New York, Baltimore, Norfolk, Jacksonville, and Tampa fell off; Philadel. r;hia and Miami remained the same and there were big spurts in Mobile, · New Orlean_s, Houston, Wilmington and Seattle. There were 56 payoffs and 29 sign-ons as against the, prior · total of . 48 pay-offs and 25 sign-ons. Some 13.6 vessels in transit were serviced .In all ports compared to 122 previously. The largest increase came in Seattle where there was a gab~ of 16 Ship ,Acfiv_ifY·: ~ · , vessels serviced. ' • . p~; Houston was the busiest port, servM ng 34 ships. This was two more Offs lo1toa 4 than ·New Orleans a~d four more than New York. Houston also led Ne~ York ••• U in ship activity last period., . _ _ , 1 ~ Pltlladelpltla • J Registration ot class A men on the. ·b each dropped" fi:om a total . ~f laltl•ore • • • 10 2,721 to 2,533 men. The cl~ss B men registi:atU>o 0'1, the beach was PfC!rfolk ••• : ~ " 1 about the same. In general' there· has~·t been any aignlflc.ant mo¥e-. JaCboavllle. • ;.:.. meni in shipping figures for th~ ·period. However! lthe totals are, ·:la~I inching up slowly., which is a healt~y ~I~. • , . The following is a forecast of ·SIU shipping port-by-port: New Orlea.1 • 3 Bos&on: Fair •.. New York: Getting better .•. Philadelphia: Steady HH1toa • • • • 7 . . . Baltimore: Good . . . Norfolk: Fair • . . Jacksonville: Gooa . . . Wllml..to• •• ..:.. Miami: Fair • , . Tamp~; Slow •· •• M'blle: Pretty good • . . New Or- ~lallclsco. leans: F~ir "' .. Houston: Good ••• Wllmlns&.on: Fair ••• San. Frape • •• •• • clsco: Steady ••. Seattle: Fair. · I Totals ••••• ··•·••J:::U. '. ·.:::: .7 Sit• Ons . 2 1 6 { 2 la t- ; Tra111. TOTAi.: J. 7 13 12 I . , 12 10 · · 2' , 17 , 10 ·;_! · ·I I c ·-- ·· ~ ; •7 • '7 25 34 23 34 1: ' •: , 1 21 3 4 4 ""a : :-:ff 2t 13' 221 , , DECK DEPAR.TMENT -,I Shipped CLASS A Registered CLASS 8 Registered CLASS A . { · , Registered On The. lewlt : ;~ .f ' CLASS A ; ; Cl~SJ 8 TOTA! ' · SHil'PED ·Shipped C£AS$ c. Shipped CLASS 8 ---0-ROUP GROUP G]JOUP GROl:JP · . GltOUP GROUP GROUP I 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL A B C ALL 1 · 1 2 3 Boston . 2 1 31----1-=--------l -2--1--1--4 - -----------•-.-. 4-------...,.--4 3 12 5 . . . .. .. ......... . . . . . . . .. .. 24 40 15 79 1 6 17· 24 . 9 35 10 64 3 · 3 I .' I I 64 6 1 71 99 179 49 New York Philadelphia.......... 3' 9 2 H 2 2 1 4 ·1 6 2 2 - · · - ' 6 · ·2 8 ·12 18 6 Baltimore............ 11 26 11 48 2 3 17 22 9 26 8 43 1 7 8 43 8 51 28 61 17 Norfolk . ·. . . .' ...... ·. : . 5 8 2 15 1 3 4 8 5 - 8 -1 H 3 3 7 13 1 2 3 · 14 13 3 30 9 18 4 Jacksonville.......... . 1 2 1 4 ..... 1 4 5 2 1 3 1 1 2 1 1 3 2 1 6 7 io · 1 Miami . ........... : . . . .. _ - 1 1 - 1 1 ·· 1 Tampa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 1 '1 1 1 1 1 ·1 1 4 4 ,;::;.. Mobile . .............. 9 13 5 2'1 2 4 6 16 9 4 29 2 2 - ·29 2 31 32 38 4 New Orleans. , .. .. ·.'·... 15 : 34 9 58 2 2 4 8 12 25 11 48 1 . . 1 48 1 49 80 113 27· Houston . ............. 16 , 27, 11 54 . 5 12 1'1 14 20 13· · 47 1 - ' 6 '1 - .47 7 H · 26 45 7 Wilmington . . . . . . ... . . . 3 . 6 l 10 . 1 3 1 5 2 7 1 10 10 18; 7 8 3 San Francisco . ..... ·. ~ . 3 6 3 12 1 2 2 5 4 12 5 21 1 2 1 4 - -214 25 15· 14 · 4 Seattle .... . . ... ;·..... 3 14 __ 6 23 5 4 9 5 10 6 21 1.' 2 4 3 9 1 ·1 21 21 9 2 321 8 10 3 Port 94- 19268- [35t ___,8-..,,..33=-""""721113'-92_1_5_8_6_2_ F3~2 1~8--"133W53 1 TOTALS . . ' JI -· - , Registe;ed 2 Boston ... . ....... . ... New York . . . ......... 10 Philadelphia : . . ....... 3 Baltimore ............ Norfolk .. ... .. .. ..... , ... .:racksonville ......... , ~ · 2 Miami . ......••...... . 1 Tampa . ... : ..... : .' : : . Mobile .... . .... ~ . : , .. " 4 New Orleans. ; ........ 6 Houston . . . ........... 10 Wilmington . ......... _ 1 San Francisco . ...•.... 3 Seattle . . .... ........ . 3 4 50 7 22 - 8 - • - ' i 11 28 · 38 7 6 - 2 3 7 2 2 31 R~gi;ter'ed 1 Boston . .. ........... . ~2 . New York .. .. ·: . : ... :: Philadelphia .. : . .;, ,:.. .. .,_· Baltimore·...... .,... , . , , Norfolk . . .. ~ .' ..... ; : . Jacksonville . : : .-... .< :·:1 Miami'. ... ~. . ·.... , ...... . Tampa . .... ,, ....... . Mobiie . , .·. : . . . ... . . .. . N~w ' Orl~ans . ....... . Houston . ... . ........ . Wi1riiington . ." ..... ; . . San 'Francisco·...•.•... Seattle ." ... ........ ·· '· . TOTALS 1 '' ; • ' ) '· '; I ~ · .' I 'ii ENGINE ,· GRAND TOTALS - 1 -.._ - - 7 : •1 so -- - - - - 301- . - GROUP - 1 .: GROUP - - -. - - --- - -' _._ .: ~ . · 2'L 1 1 40 54 · ~ - .. _lJ} •. ~ 19 . 9 13 38 : -'- t : 3 14 :• l'7 11 1 2 3 7 "12 1 2 3 1 1 4 , 10 - , 1 6 7 7 51 126 T 2n 2 - u - 1 5 !'- 91 69 8 5 . ;, - - • . • 3 3 1 -1 - GROUP - - - • ? ; ·~ ~ ? •TOT Al : SHIPPED .. l(eglsfer,~ P'l The Beacfl , f' CLASS A , QROUP <·.: ·· '· ,: ' · 31 43 12 28 2 5 79 l 8 16 22 u2j233 - .- 1 - < 3· 2 3 · 1 .... .i ' ;....;: ·. GROUP · 2 1~ : J '1 ·z GROUP. .. I - I f . :: " 1 205 - ·1 ',3'1 . , . '9 ' _:.; ' ', '41 .. 1 :• l8 - I ;813:- 9 ·J .. CLASS 8 2 . 3 ALL 1 3 5 - ~ ;17 .53 13_0 ,,302 2 5 .... 5 43. , . 9 5 57 51 19 135 2 3 ,26 12 3 ' "1 , 17· . 8 12 f ~l ~ I ·--:. - , 5 1 6 5 1 2 . 2 ·4 . 4 L ··2 .. ·9 ·'4 " 2 , 15 21 3 17 ~ 4. - 8 :,..t...' '' ~:~ 2, ~' 16 ' 6 2 24 1> , 8 ~ 8 57T63 ,·~· . 17 ·· 26 l 21'~3:3' "\ ·8~ 28 .1· 324 337 _ 126 ·410 9· ' : 9 '.,.... 11 12 · 1 ·I . ~ ,t '. f : ~!-! -~ , --i ' _f~ :" "r~ '· : t· i a~ ~!ls ·1i4· 1l· ~ ~ .~ ~ ~ J~ ' ,nL;!' ' e , - 1 - .. -• r: - , 2 3 ALL A · B C ALL 1 . ,..,... . .2 . . 2 9 9 ..,...- . ·- · · {J. · ;f .4 0 '• .9 .~ . 55118 7 ., I • - - - .- 2 14 - 3 ALL 3 I 84 ~ ·101 :A'::.zi .ii '· 2 - . :~~ ':J 2 1 42 ·. ""fl 9 , H . ,1 , .ir.· J, - 3 B·i ,.1(12, 2 ,~ j ~) 31 , 192, 1 iu, .. J .' .,,, ~ -' I ' I . I - - -- - • S.hiRped .• :· , , · · Shipptid " ; CLASS ·I CLA;$S . C - ··,. AL~ ' .. , GROUP - --a • SUMMARY Registered CLASS 8 GROUP - - - .- 3 AL£ 1 2 2 2 14 "-18 11 2 · ..::..; . Regist,red 011 The Beaclt CLASS- A CLASS l ·i TOTAL "SHIP,ED A: - - ·- 1, GROUP GROUP · 2 l ALL 1 2 . 3 1 1.·. - 2 3 2.6 I> 40 , ,9' 2 1~ ~ 1~ ~: ~~.:.~tl - ~; ~!11:;:;~~ 6 20 1 2 5 94· - - y 1 !,~ l.: ;: rlr ·r,r "1 . : GROUP - . ' : Jlegls~e~,'jl· , , - '.. ::: $hi~pe'.t1 :. "" : ,. , . CLASS 8' . . · · CLASS 'A . ,· · . • l' l - - - - . ., ,. .., · Shipped CLASS ·c GROUP uo 2· 3 ALL 1 3 -ALL · 1 2 · 3 ALL B c ALL ' 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ;ALL 3 9 1 1 1 1 ' 2 2 -2 9 -1 5 I z · 50 12 2 64 38 155 32 225 3 32 37 '7Z 1 1 1 8 10 12 1 9 ·. 3 3 ·24 2 1 1 11 1 1. 2'1 3 2 8 1 5 2 18 2 50 8 . 56 · 6 70 2 10 18 St 3 30 1 8 ·9 18 2 30 20 5 4 2 3, : 5 29 1 ; 10 1 12 2 .2 .28 1 ·, 1 3 .2 2 2 ,1 2 . 2 .. 8 1 3 ~ · i ~o .~. ' ·2 1 1 1. 1 1 2 1 1 I ~ ·I '5 . .,.... -'9 8 5 5 1 2 i I ' 181 :-- ·':: ·2 1 43 .· 1 . . H ·._j_ i t• 18 19 12 1 ' ·1 10 'J · 30 37, ~5 102 4 3 8 IH5 2 4 t ' "l :i 1 1~ 33 21 •· . ·5• 1 ·3 I 2 , .51 ., 1 4 1 .. II 1 . "'7'" · 1 7 . 36·I - · 14 17 - 3l 37 .. ;&8' 5 ~· · : ·1 :·~~ . 1 7\; .z J-,_ .. ·. - ~ ~ . ...... ·5' .r 1 t ~ 7 i,5 4 . 1~ J - .~ 10 s -: ~· . 23 6 it' . 5 : ~ ."'1211 ". "4. ·. fJ , 11 12 15 2.j 1 3 l . r~ L -4 . ~ 13 10 .. ,6 - 29 ~ 3 . 15 . 6 . . 4 · 10 2 .. 3 1 . • 1 ".13, 19 . rl5, ~ 34·. \229 148 49 102 2 ' 10. 6 -' 18 29 ,:(02 ,18 •349 lH 481 57 . 669 12 10'1 182,· .Z21 . ( . 1 1 • /.:. .. /'. 1 Registered CLASS A $lEW.AR~ - 2 2 1 2 3 ALL 1 1 3 . .. 6 , 20 27 · . 75 - 28 - 131-2-53- ~:-l-373 338531 I ' Shipped CLASS 8 GROUP 3 ., . CLASS A ' ·. /, '. ·. : ~t~'(l;4!l0 ' D,.P4~;f.'lllT . ,.::; ! 2 ·2 -- '.Shipped ·. ·\ l 3 ALL · 1 2 1 3 32 8 11 191 10 3 1 ~· 7 . 25 7 6 151 2 1 3 2 16 2 1 4 1 1 4 1 1 - 3 3 . 6 .4 12 '6 .. 8 ·1~1 · 8 '· 18 20 7 · 22 13 8 1 ...:.. · ·· ·4 1 3 ; ·31 l · . 16 6. 2 . 2. ·:.r lQ 50 - " 1<l.01· 37i · 157 l 1 - 6 n - 37 55 '8 - 11 23 279 CtA'SS -" . • --ciROUP Port • 3 ALL t 9 69 2 9 2 2'1 1 9 1 t 5 - 18 43205 TOTALS I 1 . GROUP GROUP 1 ~ ·. RegfStere,d t CLASS 8 CLASS A Part ".J . 1 GROUP ALL i 2 3 ALL 20 1 1 . 327 . 3 ·38. 41f ··19 36 2 ' 'l S 108 2 6 ·32 : 40 31 1 2 :t 8 18 1 2 3 1 · 8 1 3 ' 74 1 5 · 14 20 220 · 4 10 22 38 ._ '11 1 · 10 11 22 -18 1 4 2 '1 33 1 5 1 7 1 Zl 2 4 8 I 991 _1_4-86144 -, ~4' ~. I, �B.E .4 p .4 ll Ell B £ 0 ~nk•And-Flle . $.I U c Audit Committee At _Hq.- D'fen•e•Agency Prepares. .; Probe On-Oil Imports I The joint management-labor campaign to save the ·American-fl;,ig tanker fleet from virtual extinction has moved for':Vard with two important developments. T~e Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization has • agreed to consider a petition panies which have built or ordered by _the · Jo~nt Committee for in American shipyards tankers to- Newly-elected members of the SIU Quarterly Financial ~ommittee dig in on paper work for con,. ducting routine audit of Union operations at headqu.arters and in all ports. Committee members (I to r) are John B~inski, H. S. Harrison, John Giordano (chairman), Arni Bjornsson, E. C. Schaffer and · Sam Jonas. They were elected . ot NY membership meeting Jon. 40. .. ' ( . · • w Id.. l ramping • · pa·yo ff · or LABOR Al Cl d u · · ess· most eare p ROUND Up M •. • • . _ . . ;;· . - . . 5,000 . PackinghoOBe - Workers In alx .states continue · their strike agal~st Wilson & Co.) with· no sign ef progress noted thus far. · T~e · workers still have the support ,of organized labor, and .donations have been promised by various locals in the area should. the dispute continue. · ·, .;\; i ,. $ _· J • ~ . 1 . The tangled snari of claims against the World Tramping Agep.cy is grad ua Ily b eing straightened out, with SIU attorneys reporting tha~ crews of several of the bankrupt agency's ships are scheduled to receive 'long-overdue wa·ges ·s hortly. Ran~~r Is now _being operated by Seven of the agency's 12 ships Maritime. ?verseas. . have been sold to satisfy wage . In ad?ibon to the 12 Am~ric~nclaims and ·other creditor's charges. flag ships, the World Tramping One has been taken o~r by an- age~cy had operat~d a number.. of ·other SIU operator, one, the SS c~rriers. u?der foreign ,flag~, which Westport, just came in last week ; ~~~iymi~~~-:fb~~:::ine: t!K-y~~~ and is being proceeded against and ' . ' . . The : Oil, Chemic2'1 and Atomic the other three are due to be sold old Greek ship, ·the -Pacif~c Conquer.?r, w~nt fox; a record $2•105·Workers remain OD • the bricks in in Uie near future. 000 m a sale lit New Orleans. protest against contract language SIU attorneys promptly slapped initiated by Stanc\.ard Oil Co. of . Sold alr~~dy are ~he Pacific c.~Indiana and American Oil Co. The rier•. Pacific .. Navigator, . ~acifl~ a lien against tq~ spjp too, ~b~cause strike started last July against Thunder, P~c.iflc ~tar, Pacific f~- the proceeds· of .'the American~flag three plants of the firm. Terms plorer, Pacific. Tide and Pacific ship sales may not be enough to were agreed upon 'at two plants' Venture. The prices of the&e ~~ips, satisfy claims .; fo1· vactttion pay, since · then, though 700 OCAW range. f~·~m as low as $85,~00 , on welfare plan contributions ·arid inembers remain on strike at Sugar . the Pacific T~~9~er, ~hie~ 1 ~ llttle · other outstanding items ilwed to more than the . scr~P.P.~g prJce, to the SIU's benefit plans as well as !ncluding. the . Amoco $1 4~,000 f.or t,h e Pacific Ven t ure.. to the benefit plans of mates, radio Creek,'. Mo. in Texas. refinery That leaves the Waldo, Westport, operators and engineers' unions. i i .\'. and Pacific Ocean outstanding in The Pacific Conqueror had been . Officers and international repre- the States. The Pacific Wave was anchored in th.e Mississippi River aentatives of the . Stereo&ypers, ab~ndoned by the company in Hai- opposite Baton Rouge since last "Newspaper Guild, Pressmen,' Typo- fa harbor, and efforts are being October. The price paid for 'the sraphical Union, Photo Ensrners made to sell her there. The Paci!ic :i4,735-ton vessel was considered a and. the unaffiliated Teamsten .' · bargain, as it was worth an estivowed that no u'nion ~ill return to mated $3 million. work-for t_h e "Oregon Journal" and In this ·case, without a union to the "Oregonian'; .until settlement . . r~pr~.sent them, the crew of the · · Paciflc Conqueror was stranded on has been reached with all unions. 0 w· .. American-Flag Tankers, calling for a Presidential order for 50 percent of the nation's oil import cargoes to be carried on Americanflag ships. Meanwhile, a second group, the-Committee of American Ti.nker Owners, has bolstered the initial petition by supporting the position of the Joint Committee before the OCDM. The second petition, similar to the initial one, delineated the present sad state of independent American-flag tanker operations and called for immediate remedial action by the Government. . talling about 520,000 deadweight tons, including 14 of the ·newer supertankers. All of this . tonnage has been inanced with the help !Jf Government-insured mortgages and the committee warned that the Government stood to lose over $200 million in mortgage foreclosures unless support for the industry IwereTheforthcoming. ' OCDM's decision to inves- tigate the effects of · oil import quotas on American-flag tankers \':as considered heartening since this action had been vigorously op0 ~~in! ~~~eX:lttf:de~en~e~~ &;s~~eb~~e~i~~~ ~e~~i;;:~~sa:i~! po;::tanker operators and eight maritime unions, including the SIU and tfie National Maritime Union. The Committee of Tanker owners is composed of 14 American tanker companies. Thus the two groups represent virtually all of the American tanker industry except for the large. oil companies which operate most of their tanker fleets under foreign flag. The petition of the American Tanker ·Owners Committee was presenteil to the OCDM by com- a' bor Law cOS f S ..R·JSe • Institute. The AMMI speaks primarily for the managements of the major subsidized shipping companies in this country,. and for other shipping companies which operate many foreign-flag vessels through foreign subsidiaries. Commenting on opposition to its petition from the AMMI, the Joint Committee called the AMMI a "foreign-flag . front" _primarily intorested in promoting the runaway operations of its members . under the escape-flags of Panama: Liberia and Honduras. The statement , . was issued by SIUNA President Paul Hall and NMU President Joseph Curran. The Joint Committee declared · that, except for the subsidized . lines, "which are apparently beWASHING TON-The new labor guiled by the motives of Uie InJaw passed by Congress in 1959 stitute " the members of the AMMI · ' will cost taxpayer!{ almost two~ "through foreign, non-taxpaying million dollars to enforce this subsidiaries, operate many more year, and more than eight million foreign-flag vessels than American_to administer in the forthcoming flag vessels." fiscal year. The Joint Committee charged In his budget message to Con- that these same operators are oegress, Pres. Eisenhower asked hind the equally un-American these sums for the National ·Labor "American COJ,nmittee for Flags of Relation~ Board and for the Labor Necessity," which is composed of Department's Labor-Management 19 corporations. Of these, at least Reporting Division:-- The P~esident 13 are oil companies or connected hailed the passing of the Griffin- with oil companies. :u·n1on· • IDS '. ~;~~l~att~i:;e~:1;:~.~~s~~~sta::i:: $'2 o·o·o·~ ·or· ~~:iss~~f:~: :ne:~~~;~f! ~~o~c:~! ~=~::~n:eg~~~tio~~!.ling For.crew· f BU ·Gai•nS Pa-t, E'nds Un1•fed Beef it "much : . public to keep -going. , Enforcement of the Griffin' The ~k.ippe:f ~nd the crew were Landrum provisions and Taft.i, l s.tranded there ·fo?!! alinost three . Hartle~ amendments adopted at before ·a New at- the same time will be up to "com"' ;\;. i torney came forward and assisted pliance . officers" ..as~igned by- the .. The Glais Bo&tle. 'lower1 ·Asso· them· in gettbig transportation Labor Department to · 22 eities in ' cia&ioil, .m cooperation with · the NORFOLK....::Some $2,ooo· 1n dis· back 'h ome to their native Greece. the tJnited States. Three officials AFL-CIO Comfttunlty Services Ac- puted overtime was collected for They left the ship during the wili be . assigned to, each of the WILMINGTON-A strike by the tivities · and the American . Cancer Seafarers aboard the Valiant Power Christmas holidays. cities involved. Among the areas So~iety, is taking part in a six-year (Ocean Carriers) when the ship The ship was bought by a covered are Boston, Loa Angeles, SIU-affiliated Inland Boatmen's company New Orleans, New York, Philadel- Union of the Pacific against the researcn program ai,m ed ·at deter- paid off here during the past pe- .Panamanian-registered mining why certain individuals riod. · All pending beefs were through a New York representative. phia, Seattle and San Francisco. United Towing Company has prodevelop cancer and .others do not. squared away•. duced a brand-new agreement. The ·study involves 53,500 GBBA · Shipping wa11 so good durjng the 53 men· were involved. Some m~mbers, active ~nd ret.i red, and past two weeks that the ou.t ports The new pact provides a pay their · husbands or wives, who will 'had to be called for some 20 reminimum of $2.48 for deckhands initially receive detailed · question- placemenits, reports 'Port Agent plus increased weJfare ·and pennaires around the first of 't he year. -Gillette. The outlook for the comsion ~yments among other beneThis . wiU be repeated ·e very two ing period is also good. fits. The company handles most years, and a list of' deaths w(n be" In addition to a flock of b~efs, of the bunkerini; m Los Beach compjled annually, . according to the Valiant Power also suffered a Dr. E. Cuyler HammQnd, statistical serious · loss wben steward J. Men- (The brother described below is Teceivi'ng the $150 monthly SIU dis- and Los Ange,les harbors. . research section chief. of the Can- viile passed away due· to a beart abiiity-pension b.enefit.> Shipping is slow here, Port cer Society's Medical Affairs Dept. attack. The mishap occurred while Herman Ji. Winborn ;: , 64 ••• went to sea for the first time in 1912 Agent Reed Humphries reported, the ship was. at sea. · · · · ' . ·· . with the US Navy. Joined the SIU as bosun ·in 1938. the bulk of the activity confined Although the . only payoff and Sailed on oil and molasses tankers, passenger ships, to the servicing of ten ships in sign-on~was the Valiant Power, the freighters and Seatrains. Preferred the latter be- ·transit. This pace is likely to concause could go home to his wife every two weeks. tinue in the coming two weeks. following · in-transits· were in port: · There were no payoffs or signHurrican.e, Hastings anci' Andrew Winborn went on . disability pension in January, Jackson, (WaterD\an); Steel Rec1959. He makes· his home in Magnolia, Miss., where ons in thi.s p9rt. In transit were: ~«>r4!'!f' (Isthmian); Rover, ex-Pacific he's ta.king it easy po account of his health .•. Is Yaka, Kyska, Warrior, Maiden = S~ar (~over); A'lcoa }!erinant · (Al;. · : · vel!Y ·&rate1fiil to t ttte '.staff rof t~e ·vsPHS 1fo.sp1tal Creek (Waterman); Massll)llr, Los~ · ic.oa?· . Loµgview -Xi~t~rr · (V}~t~r~ ~ in ;New . 'orte-ans.: ~nd .for 1y.ie, ~edipai- c.~re iv~. has mar, Ca)mar (Calmar); Steel- AdIJ · -<;arq~l."S)· and Oceap, .Ev~lyil !llrfal'l~ . l>~~n ·i-~~eivin~· fro~ th~t- ~titu~ion r'Yhic~,- h i11ot~ v~ate · VsJhmian) and Ames '··Victpfy <Victory). tiltl~}Ove~seas>.' · ' • .~ '/ · ' · .· , · is a gteat tlelp to 'Ii1s morale. of the two papers which have employed high-paid scabs to nperate the plants. T .·. . . month~ O~lean's PENSIONERS' . CORNER 1 • • I • l I,~. :.. : '!J _ r ~ l ..J •, , - .. 1_. �Send 'em to the· ~-----~--~-> . ·Loa . .·..::' '. C:HZc:aLllT ,.. .... cew'wudou . . . . . . .• . 1-· l.: ·eave ~You CheclCed I , ·~ .' YOur ·check-Li.st? ' . 1 ' All $1U-contracted· shipping companies .haYe ·received copies of a doc;umenf di.~'tr~bute··1.d · by 't~e ~Safety ,De.part.ment. ~f the..Se~f~rers Wei-·-· : ' .•. . . . fare ~Ian dea.Ung. ~Jth. ,s.af.ety procedures 'in :wint~r weat~er.. ·· JnFluded -~ ~ in .t~e d6crume rit is' a.checklist,, ·~ 'part of whfoh is shown here.~ ~overing ;. r I t"101) . un d~r d•ff" • sh•1p.,s ~l?era 1 1cu It weather -con d"1t1ons: · ·" . _ . ·~ ., ".i : 1 • •:- 1'. ., •. 0 1 '" Ma~tf iu.~e .tfia~ YiO~~ shi~b~al:d ~c:-fety m.~ettn9~ 9~ ~~er rh:i$. Jfst:~ite~- ' . . .. by-item S-o )hat -you ·are IU.11.Y prepared to prote·ct ·u.f.e :and' limb· again·st ~ i\t winter's ·hazards. · 11 , ~, I • ;. ,f l- •• j , ' f I if". '1 " • : ~ •.4; • t' - ' 'i_ t: �SE A. PA. R E 'R S ,.,, . ~ltt1e GlrJ "'r>-' ·~eafarefst Guide :10 1 ... ... 4 ' • .· ,: ' I ·Better·Buybtg. B11 Sidney Margolius r ' • '. I ;r • , Cr.dsh,Skippelf Bea(hed-,~BY CGr ~: ' • . . The· financial- news for "OUr family is relatively good .this ' mon..th. "' PrJces of many_ important foods h~ve tumbled, especialJy :meat, egP,, orange and .other citrus Juices, and coffee. Your. ·eating bill can be the against him. smallest in many months if you select those Items-most 4bundant and The.. .,collisi·on occurred at 3 AM l'ess costly at this time. ~ · · . · · ;-.. J ' '· · - h 26';'when the Grace Line's· . ·· on Marc. .Not . that retail .prlce5 have fallen as ' muc.h as .farm Pr)~es,:nun • Bradstreet's · whalesale food index 'actiially' is th~ 1'949; Santa RQsa crashed into the Val.t f .. d . .i ' . . ,, • . . •. -, · . ch·eµt, killing three. Seafarers and 0 n I Y par o . the l'e u_c_ti,o,.n _1~ . be~ng P_.~s:~-' ed . on t~. s _o_n sume._ ·~,:,.:-: .-. . :·.· ~ t a R osa r e; 1 . · i. ·8-11·· engineer-. The "'an February is the mpnth of ftirniture and rug sales. -:Furn ture pi•k!es turned to port under her own rose a :bit. ias~· fall. Bqt 'in.vent~rie~"·~f lumber . an~ furriiti.li-t!-' ~r~: pigb, power, \Yith the Valchem's smokeand comparatively. good buyS are available 1h this month'.s sales. .. stack wedged on her· forepeak, but · Other a~nual· saie~· \ his· : ~ontb: offering ~· cut-pri~e . buytng· o~potthhl'the .Valchetn had to be towed back. -{!'.· , • • • • • • r· . . . .., ~ . ( ti~ include curtains · and v drap~s • .dishes, hoµsew~res; · nosierY- 1tri4. the _ , ~ The .ruling was handed dow~ by. final clearances of ,. winter clotliing. :·y-ou~il also.fiild cut-price· sales .on·. · Cute and redheaded ·Denise .Francis X. J. Coughlin, a civilian · · ' · · ... · .. · . · washers, driers, deep freezers and· 'water ··heaters. ·· · s!t.s~ !)n _the lap of her dad, · · e xa miner app oi·. nt e d bY th e Coast lf ·the men or ·j)oys in your family need:-sults1 lt -will ·.be worth shoi>S'~afarer Ray Miller, · at SIU Guard commandant, Vice Admiral ping the final clothing clearances. A suit 'witi cost- you much .as $:5 h~ll in New York. Denise was _A.. C... ~~ch~oil~. It. ch~rged ~~pmore ·by ·next fall. The prlce· of raw wool already has gone up about · tam Siwik with. naviga,tmg at imten · percent this year. ··~· · , , ~ecking out the· job· situation moderate speed". (21.5 knots) when Mills and manutactUrerS: also are pushing up prJces· ol: cottol\.~piec' because she · may be ·a stew.. vision was drastically reduced by goods. ·H ence,' most cotton-garments are· going to c!)st more tbfs iprtng. ar~~ss...som~ ·day. fo~ and not stopping the Santa Increases ··of· as much ~ as ' ~ight -percent· already have been reported - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - , - - !or shJrts, underw.ear 1an'c fcotton dresses. Denim and twill 'w ork clothes · · • and-children'.s. giilrmehts ·also ate b_e ing .. pushed up • .. ..; . . .. )3ehind .tJie. P{i~&i,lncr~ases Jn piece.;.goocjs_ ar,e ' prociuc~ion curbs by,:. ·. , · . . ·.. _ . _·. . th;'; mills. They ar.e limiting output of cotton and •wooJe~-; goeds.. Even . lowe&t -ihice· Ii .~ u • ... .~ ~. .! ./ .. .tr f : ' I ing to the examiner, "forward of the beam." Th e cou r t s h a ve t ra di"t'ionally held that a "moderate''. speed is one which will enable a ship to come_ to a__ d__ ead siop within- h"lf . - - distance of. the existing visibil"' the it y. ~ The: Cl!-ptain_s of the · two.· vess~_; gave. contra~ictory t es.ti m 0 n Y but 1t wa.s finally established that both ships were maintaini!lg . courses <the Santa Rosa sailing north and the Valchem south) which would have allowed them. to pass each other safely had they not change·d course. , B 0 th h"1 t th t' f 0 s . Ps were, a f? _ime !::0 :~lli::i~~~s.co~:an~~~h bys~~;: ·· turned westward on their collision course, misinterpreting the other's intentions. · The second mates of the two vesvels also face Coast Guard charges. APL··auy Off"! ,.Ey·e·.: lei·· ·· 1. ani. : ,. , ' ·.~ ,;i~::~~E~~~:~~i.hJi As Sea·go1·ng .Sch·ool Ship ~t::~=:~;~::.a!~~~::0r:~k':i. ~~ 1 , are warning that speculalors .pe . · · . . · The Coast Guard recently halted 7 accumulating goods · aiid ~ lieI:pliig · - ·. . . . Welles' trial when he refused to , • · • · . • . • · · -. push up l>r~s you wlll·:liave to ' WASHINGTON-'rhe SS t.eilani, ·earlier ·sought by Amcri- testify, saying that he couldn't pay. Percales -have goo~. up- actu- _c an President~ t.in.~s · for, its ~rans-Pacific · passenger -service, legally be forced to testify against . al~Y, as· much as" 20 · percent .thtS may wind up elsewher:e yet. · · . · himself. The legal staff of the .winter, a·nd cotton sat~en almost A bill introduc~· :~Y- ReR.· . Leilani, -or anothe.r suitable vessel, Coast Guard claimed that he was 30 . per~ent. . . .. . Kasem of California ,:Proposes; ~e ~sed for~ the Pl_lrP.ose of further- not involved 'in a criminal trial and 'Here are bps o~ .sele~th_ig val1;1es that the vessel be '~ borrowed'': mg the exchange of cultur~l. tech- rules of ·evidence as such do not in ~h~ . February home-furnishing from the Maritime .Adniinistration ~ ,nological, . ~ocial, and economic hold; they contend the . proceedings . sales· . :· . , and used as a floating university by k n~wl e dge, f or st l1d en t s qf .th e are ~imply a hearing," to gain in• FURNITURE; Th_1s ye~r s style a non-profit organization' known 8$ United States and oth;.er · nations. formation. Th·e outcom~ of Welles' trends· are go?d on.es !rom th~ c.._on- University of the Seven Seas. The It was explained that the vessel position is likely to have an imsumer point of view The trends · por.tant bearing on Co~st Guard . • · :. -· .. group was formed by the Rotary ·would. house students, faculty and diseiplfpary procedul'~s. - · · ' . ar~ . to hghtwei~ht ~odern with qub of Whittier, Calif. · crew, calling at· various ports of slim, clean lines_, anti to early'The measure. states . ·that the the world and exposing the stuThe ~V..i!)~hem . s~pper,- C!lpt-. Am rica or colonial desig Louis Li Muri>hY, was~ found innQe n ns. dents -to. a firsthand knowledge of cent when·' 'Ile was tried by .th.it More of the 'large manufacturers ·. : learning. . , ,.. are producing slim modern ·-and fl" ~· Coast ,· Guarc! "'~1>11 ' a ' ' negl~gencj ' less of the bulky, gaudy "modern" Earlier, it was reported the ar- charge. •. that features huge, ·'overstuffed rangements were set for APL t_o Since the accident Captain Siwik . chairs and sofas, and big cabinets , . purchase t~~ vess~l from the Ma~i~ has been at the company's port with ;t'his of loud, heavy is what !he ; ' .' -'. .-: . :· ': < captain's office. installme~t stores . ~~d· to push at the older , generation of workmg · ·Edgar ·~ F: : ·'.Kaiser son of the · . d . ... : utl . f $ ill" ~ ·'· · ., c ·. · 1 5·5 m ion J..\,, t.. · · d ge qua l"t "· ~ l/AIJ"\W · · )l(Juz ~ '* -' / · ~lei.I peop1.e.' I n f ac t , our··pu' l:n "'• wou Id t en d t o JU i Y. of. f urn it ure. 'f .i ·- ·d·-':("' .·~ ·f ~ ', · ...b, · "Id' fP anne th.. n o· • · ay. 1· ot '· d 1. f 0 f th , .,.60 1 . . e . ":~. _or ,an_ by heftlng ·it:. fn thi o1d days, some dealers even . would .hide lead ·. ame war ime m er o .~r .c~i;n_p. e e remo e in~ . J;-J:iiOA .·c, ~~0 '.YV1J/J'£•111 .· "' weights in .the r'urnittlhh ti make it seein heavi~r.. · . . . _day wonder" Liberty ships, has"j':_lst J~b on the Leilan~ •. ~_alf . of .wqi~h .. This year you can find ·more of the so-called "Danish modern" liv- bought control of a West Coast. would probably nave be~n paid 1; . • · • - • ••• . - - · • • -'·· • • • · · · . .- · · • bv the MA as a construe hon subtng-room sofas and chairs at moderate prices. This simple design JS shipyard formerly, operated ·by the :d •.. really one of the best styles to. buy. Such chairs consist basically-of- National Steel and Shipbuilding si y. i ~-; .._.J .< ~ --· •' __...-.... . · .-..-. lo"ose back and seat cushion on .a wood slat frame with exposed wood C t S D' . i ' · "t arms and legs. · · orp. a an iego. Alnother S·IU Lifeboat Class Another good-looking, useful style that's gaining popularity is slat · . This marks the first time .. _ benches, avai~ble . !\~ :·fh~;· as little.: ·~~ $~ 0. These can :be used .~ith'· _the war }h~t tbe Ka!se( . c4shions as s~a,ting 1?~~e'~t- !'r withotltr ciishjoris as coff~·· t~bles.. ; ~··?ave ret1;1~nect ~to ,tp~- sh.i_p~~ildmg Foam rubber bas 'done much to simplify furniture and ·bring down mdustry m the .us. Durrng the '"' its price. Another good new space-saving. idea is a bed-bench with a war, Henry J. Ka.iser astounded the blanket chesr\ipdef.tuia~h ~fi,at pu~ls out. r_i:~e ;:,mattress-cu~.pt:'ori is· f(>arh n~tio~n in deyelo~t~If -mass producrubber, and the cltesr clin t be .. used -:for · to:ring playthings · or clothing Hon .· te~hniques _.fh.~~ eventually turned out a new Ship every four as well as blankets.' ;. ·.• The availability of separate furniture legs in modern styling has days and a total of 1,500 vessels. A new organization, the National made it easier to renovate furniture , or even put together your -own coffee tQbles. Many department stores and upholstery shops now seil Steel and Shipbuildng Company, such furniture legs in wood or metal, and in straight or flared style. ha·s ,been .organi,zed with Kaiser as :· RUGS: Pi:~ces of._ ~ug~ ~dya,ru~ed slightJy ~ast fall .b:ut ,~re ~ta bl~ fOf pr~sident . and . chairman of · the the moment. Your ·best chance of finding reasonable value is to · shop board. It · is ow~ed jointly by the the Febr4ary -rug .sales1_.If , you're: ·willipg -to., settle ·for .· ro,om~size -.:rugs·. H'tlnry . J. Kaiser ..Co. of :Oakland, ' rather than-.,:wall-t.o-wall carpeting, you .hav.e a chari~e to find_rug-s_ize . CaHf., and sever al' ~ther eoncerns. remainders ·or' Hroadloom 'torts ·at·' sharply•tedueed prices.•'» ' ~ '"" · '- · 'Kaiser ' said'-the new 1 corporation . :· Ru.gs ar~ ~.till ~~~Y::~~i~~·; You dofi!t b~:v~ ..to par fo_r. \v~stag~,- ~s; l,n wv~ conti,nu.e. ~he . a_cti~i~_es ·of its wall-t:J-wall ·carpeting; installation costs less; a rug can , be turned to pI"edecessor i.n slupbulldmg, steel distr.ibute weaf:; cleaning iS more sat!sf~c.tortiy -dpne. a.t .t~e plant . th® ·f?.bricaHon,• and : ~ircraft : and misfn the home. . . . silc .parts manqfacture . . A survey ~Y . Ut~ °R~ ~~lF~l~9~e ~ark~J.ng .s~r.vice f~~ds : mo~t~Q~e- , .'f.he .Ka.is.~r i-9ter~st~· have main-.. Jr1.akers J:>y far shU prefer W?Ol rug$ t6 nylon, ·<;otton or rayon. -T he taineo bulk· shipping operations· on wo.men said :1 ~ef, lj~e~1~9P~\'P.est -!>ecaus,°e\ .~~ -1.t.s _greaier dig.ability; ~oil 1 .the West·· . coa~t ··for 9al)y years, r~,sistanc1r an4 . e~~e pf. cil., anif\g . .NYlon..was v.oted .se.cond in pr~feJ;".ence but' tile new ventjire marks the for it~ ·dura}?ilit~ ..-aqd .e~se, ~· ~leanin~:.. and··. beca_use it'~ ;im·pel,"vious . first _1.1e~rn· .t~ ; shipbui~-aing he_re. t~m9tl~S: , .. '·. ; _ · ·. · · . , . ·:.... · \..~ : ', ; ··' ·. )•·· ; ~•." ; '.~~orfl~times.,cqs.~1¥' 1iber .l ike.- woot 1>t nylon. is.:. b\.ende,d .Wltli .rayon ·'to_· ·.bring ..(lovf:n::.t),le p#c~L..:. -Wo~lc_lng Jaaj-ili~s~ ofieii.'Jllti1.a;-wopl~r.aypn .bl¢ild . · •..·'. 1*~ause. of th~ -1~Wt?i cQs~. ~Iliq~Ji~u.'r-Pr~ti. :ab11 'n9.li.I~av..e~tl.le' ~~utabil'"' · ,· ·UY; •res,l llency, or son~r.e'sis~ance of .~Qol or nylon:. It's ~ ;dubious choice i.. ,· for. i:~s .. th;~t. .l~t ~lot ·o~ caffi~_ J'!t.-a .goed, ~~-o~-~q~-i:.Yon ~a~~ ,,. ~' sa_tl~._c~o~ as~ f.... g~I. .cte .;•U!:.ig,AA. t L . · .".:::;i:~·: ·:· -.~ · ~• .' ·Mt -. · · '\ . .• · ·ft·.a ·1 ser. fa~cr veneer~. _k,i~d Sh• B. f_ · OCK. ' . . . . l p y (Ird s ~::~ ~!~i:~~~~~~~n t~~ ~i!! ~~~ furnitu~e l ·,: "' " ! _; _' l' l' l' i - ,. J·• · : :.·~ ~· "." ~cont.PM~; -!1\1,l.itai· ·il£ ~I- ~; o~~14'.V :li:t.~t ~~ e , . ~: , ,.ibf; ......~1 ;1fll~, and,:~~·~1ff >t ":Y'.AV'·~k. !~~:~~:f:t>a~>; ~iltl-; h~· ~ l:Ol! . : ,·, '" i-tll-.-',1'Yf:;:1 G~~~l7"1~e.:·~~~~!• ~' • ' # i1Ua J.$f"J&;,_dtet~rJ.t.~C~~·a.l· i~~-- ;:;...o.;~...._......................~~----~ • , ',· • '• ..;.. · Captain Frank S. Siwik, -who was the skipper on _the cruise ship Santa Rosa when she rammed. Hie tanker. Valchem lcis.t March, off New Jersey, has been beached ·for a year by the ' ' Coast The disciplinary action Guard. was taken following Rosa's engines after hearing· a fog Coast Guard , charges filed horn, that of the Valchem, accord- . .. Tips' On ·Fe.bruary' Buying ,4 f . Pace Sena l.. 0 (; �"~ 19, 1911 New DUtc.h Trea·I : B-e er Froin:S~a ~ , • . ..,,.. p - ~ ·Jn order to accommodate the growing number of people who like to eat unsalted pretzels, the .D utch have come out with a new twist: they're going. to make beer out· of distilled s·e a water ••. that ·way, the beer will make _up · for · the Netherlands Antilles, islands for· 'salt missing· on· the pret~e1s; mer1y ·know;t, as the Netherlan~s Clever those . Dutch. Also when people ask ·you ~'Wha~ do youlwan1: egg in y~ur beei:?" Y~>U 'lf b.e r al\1.e'. to take a look. and-.aee' if there •ar\? . •h • , any fis c:ggs. . . • . • f.• TJte Amstel Brewe~y .co.i}lpany of Holland is gbing .into .Pa't1ner-; ship with 400 resid~nts: <!ft Jh~ · I fi>il~ ·('1~il0r Artist's sketch of proposed HydrOfo;I vessel that wHI skim the waves on . moveable . waterskis) at speeds of- between 60 and 80 knots per .hour. . · 1 , Jo.hs Boom N;';- or·lean··~ to ·- .. 'br~~kth-ro~gh • · · 1 • West· lndies, . ih1setting up a ·b rewery "at Cu.r,ac~o. Curacao is also Jhe ~ome ~qf -~ :very famous llquor called,- strangely enough, -"Curaff f ,. , ~ iJI/"' cao. ' \. ·, '.. . The · ~rew~ry \Vill produce beer using tlte'. S°alJ)e methods .and ingredien~ o~ l he famed Dutch beer, and will be run entirely by residents of the islands, with the exception of a Dutch .brewmaster, assista11t bre~aster and plant .technician. , ~· This brilliant. ·new idea of tap1 WASHINGTON-In an effort to achieve some kind of technological inat will enable American ships to compete successfully· with foreigp shipping,· th~ Maritime : ~· · · __, Administration has just awarded a $1.5 million con~ract to Dynamic Developm~~ts Inc., · ~t:l N:EW ORLEAN~hipping ac-------------+affiliate of Grumman Aircraft, .. _-_ ·. tivity ··:picked up considerably in for the construction of an 80- capable of su~plyirig ~moush sp~~-, the ."past 't w.O .;W.eeks after a very ton hydrofoil ship. to enab~e the ~hie J9· 1 Iift pµto the_, s~o~··t~oyer · f:if .~e prevlo_us. pe- Another 30. Libertys On The contract, part of a joiJ?t hydrof~lls. , •. r1~.d. Port Ag~~t>'Lindsey W1l1Ja.i:ns Government-industry finance a Research on hydrofoils ,is still said tl!e. outlook for the commg > project involving Grumman-Dy- ·in its infancy, but g~e~,t t~~gs are. 't~~ :W~eks ~..;;.~so ~oo_d. · namic · Developments, General expected of. this new,;;prihc1ple ~- 1W1lbams.~l'.e~orted that construe- i Electric and others, was- the Iogi- maritime desig_n. Hy<µ'QfoU .v"esseJS tion on the'l.•ne\\ · MU w#as ·-pro , cal conclusion of two years of would · be well suited to Great gressing s"atisfactorily. The founruns :dation _18 presently being laid, hydrofoii d esign $tl,idies made by Lakes and c9a~t shipping WASHING TON - The Maritime Grumman. · · such as the Seattle-Alaska and down and the 'W01'k is moving. Administration is inviting bids. pn · The fiilished vesse! which ls Miami-Puerto llj.s,i o. -" ' . al9ng at a _good pace. :~ '-!\ M more· Libertys to be pulled~out expected to have a spe~d of 60-80 If the; pr~nci~( is aal!-p~abl~, to.· , Th~- "foll~wing sh.u>"s paid '.cf.ff i~:;_'. _e>f reserv.e' .·. fti.~t an"horages -•~.~. Y~r knots, will <:ost about $5 million: ocean goil'(g v~i!S; it ~QµJd havif ,a:u.r ing _ t.Pe: past- •ahigp1,ng pet:iotJ: _ .. . , ~ ·; 1 "" _, i If successful, the craft could a consider~ljl;e ¢.rff!.t on· tne ·~~er- ·Del Mar· (Miss.>~ Antino1,1s,.. an~ ·,L!J. · · ··•crappmg. ' · • ':->'. make the run from New York to ican ma:r-ttWae indQstry, and' would Salle <W~terman). • .. · · ~ jAs in previou~ scrap sales, Mari- Bermuda in eight. hours, estimated give Arii,i:Jf ~n 'shipping a considSigned on: Del Mar, Del _Santos, time says bids of less than $70,000 the project officer, William l. erable a~yantage ,(lver fp~~ign com- Del Mundo (Miss.) and Antino_us Niedermair. . petition. "'..::. ,:f•. . _'-; .:.' ~ ' t JWaterma~J·: :<.' r· . , - ; r" · . p~r · vessel will not be considered. . The princ.'iple hehind the hydro-- A c<?iit~b\er~l~aaing,.,.~_hrdro~eil ' ., IP. tr~n~it w~re,: Alcoa Roa~~i',; The agen~y has attempted to qis- foils is simple: if the fo~ward mo- vessel c~-1¥9 .:: ~~~ a' TU~ across · \.tHcoa -e,val~er; iF Al_po.a Plan~er, .. , . ._ pose of some .200 war-built Liber- tion of the ship is sufficient to lift the Atlan;tf~ .~l!'·P~.ack ~.ip five days. 1\,Cp~ P~g¥us,_, :_Alcoa · ~anger{ -~l·. : , _.;~ : !r,: · ;··· ~-"' t:y s .in this fashion for over a year;_ its hull out of the ·water onto the Seafarers · ~<?U1~~ ·be ;f~ttmg pay- cp~ !Jhpper !41cp~>; .. S~a_. ~a,,m~ ping . sea ;y'an r fQ~ : ~t~ makJng and has 800 _9 00 more in various hydrofoils, it can avoid the drag offs everY, _. ;we:eJ: or. ·_ everr few ·Geo:i;g1a-._ 1!;'eatr,ip>:· Del Sant~~1 . has, "' of ' ci>.E,St:;• trertlendn)is implianchorages . on .ail coasts. Sales of the friction cre~ted by the con- days, an~ ~-~~ ~~ . olJtlf~ .:·:~iant" D~l;~unq9. <Miss;); . LtJci~e Bl.ooip:- cation~ ~Rr' § ; afarer s. .I:P cjistilJing bave not been too brisk. tact of the hull w:.h . the water. payoff ~ould. ~-e:~tust· ..~· Jl!emory fi~l~ a~)~·e':a_ West , (Bloom'f1el4~;-. systems~· . slior~ caµ, b,eF'J sed for • The hydrofoils, which will be of the past, for many: · ' ··· ~ Steel Executive, Steel Recorde-r making" l)e· r,~ ,...certainly:.. dtstillinit The ,vessels on the block this attached to the hull, will be reOf course the hydrofoils, if they <Isthmian); Gateway City, Raphael' systems on ships can be useq, also. time are located in the Hudson tractable. The hull of the vessel do wqrk, are years away. ~'l'he ~x- Semmes (Pan-Atlantic); Madaket, With a bit of schooling and inRiver, James River (Va.), Wilming- will incorporate some o~ the prin- pedmental m6.del ·being built won't Monarch of the Seas, Antinous, doctrination, chief engineers wjll , ton CNC>, Mobile! "Be!iumont. ciples of design . learned from de-, be ready until- Jun~. 1961 at the Wild Rangei:, .Claibourne <Water- probably turn out a pretty-d~celit ·· (Texas), Suisan Bay CC al if.), signing S\!personic aircraft. The earliest, and It - will probably be man); Fort Ho.s kms (Cities Serv- brew. The life of the old ,salt will · ~storia <Ore.) ~nd Olympia (Wash.) power ·for the craft :is to be. ·s up-· .a long time before any large cargo Jce>;. .....-Longview Victory (Victocy be then muc\1 improve,d,· when he 'fleets. Bids. wm be opened Februa- plied by. an aircraft jet engine-gas. vessels .are. b~ilt incorpQrating (Ca.rr.J; Trai:iseastern (Transe3<st- finds himself sailing i!l ,a · ~·sea of ry i2. turbine , combination_ that will be: .this ,priltciple. · · _ · ern) and Kathryn <Bum. ' Schlitz." · · · ' · ' . Scrap Heap in 1 : .", 'MADAKET <Waterman), Dec, 11Chalrman, Baning; Secretary, not given. $3.60 In ship's fund. Agitator to. be put in washing machine. · VEN.ORE <Marven>• Dec. 20-Chalr· man, D. .Emor~ c;k; S.ecretary, M. ·Klei• ber. All repairs have been turned ln. · One man missed ~ the ship frbril •Baltl· . , more. · No -beeflj. Di,scussion on rusty w·ater. The tanks will be cleane.d 'in · 15hipyard. i ·' • '" SWORD KNOT (Suwannee), D~c. 22 -chairman, Basilio Maldonado; Secretary, Dimitlr Gotseff. Captain will per· mit men to go home for Christm¥, J( men left aboard will do the work of the absent shipmate, they will .get time off later. No OT e xcept for regu· .Jar holiday an:ct weekend duties. Leo Br.u c,e w~qt home and Geral4 .Kropp 1erved as t emporary delegate. · - ; k ' I • • I J ~ ,.., f -- 1 MO.NARCH ,O F· THE SEAS (Water· man), Jan. l ;-Chalrman, L. B. Moore; Secretaf'9', L. W., t,\oore.'-' Janies ~.d· : mounds elected s hlp'li delegate. Dis1... c~ssi!>I! o~ , saf~ty 1_comm:ittl!es. C_l1ip1 t9 represent_ the crew. ELIZABETH (Bu.I.I>, Jan. 3-Chalr· m a n, G: Ortlz;'- Secretary, R. Hernan· dez. Got six replacement s at Puerto Rico for the three. departments_. No beefs. aboa.rd s!J.iP: ,. · '" :· 1 ., : ~ , ., 1 •. .• , _ 4 1 .1 . ... - ·- ~.,NG!Ei..it'.I~· .<Bui!), ·, J. n. , _3:-:;-Cl!aJr· . · riian, Cl!rtls N'-Ison; Sec:reta,ry, . Walter 1 ( ., :Ylit's1t-:> "'Noi'h'in'1t . to .'reP"orr ~ e'xiiept · Ji aye <'Jlnipleted 1the.rvoywge,l)o t l'uerlo · 1, ·:\JU~o an_lJ will ·1oon; ~,. 11 bap~ ! in,' 1J he .; · lay-hp ·11,e~~~. .. •. : . ·~ . . · 'i~." ,;~ ..,, . : -,. . ; ·• _,, . ' .. . .. '• ! .·, .·. FAIRlAJll,D (f!-;;.-;tlantle), Dee. · 13 . -Chairman, John Crews; Secretary~ Orvllle Wahlln. Minor beefs taken . cue of. Water tanks to · be fixed be:.. fpre leavlng port. New pipes to. be installed -for foilets. S32.51 Jn ship's • fund. Motion to have Union .r epresen· , _ . tative coptact all companies regarding ' ' living qua'rters aft to have lifeboats or ' rafts · ·Jn stalled on those ships not having sagie. ' •I • I, ,! • ;.. ' ' ·• .: ' • .·' - t < I ? .., .. • t "" "' -~ ... 1 A)bert G. E1P,enede. Everything run· ning 1moothly Blnce leaving ·t New Orleans. Sh1p'1 delegate wJD notify the agent· upon Bl'rival ln Tacimir egar dlng puttlQg enough food 1111p. ply, also chlnaware, cote and ' llnen. flUIO in shlf'SJ!Jnd. . , , SUZAN NS • <llull°J, Dec. 31-Chal,.. man, Burlno1 .Secretary, L. Hop.,. Only beef ls- coynplalnt about food. ' S15.50 Jn ship's fund . .Request ,patrol· man m eet I.he ship In New Orleans. ... . # �~ S ·E A.i' .411EllS £0C . I ,, \•' ·~ ,.1•: ~·I -. I, .. \: .. •-. .... . ~· ~...~ ·'· ,. ...... - .... ·~ "' i / _, '\ .. 1 . ( - ..) I.. ~ ~ ., .. ·.# : •I rl ; •. .......... 'l •.!< •I J t ,,; on . Amt!tic~n-fta1 ..' : ; , ,, . Oddb:-enough, -the' um~ Ainenean industries which are cashing'. in special .. de~JS' ~verseas are as.km..: '. i~'~f; Treasur,y tO support legislation "*~·would : gi~~ JJi~m special tax tre~tni~Jt~ home . fb~--e)lte~ing into overseas investments • ~ ..~. ~ He;i. a~e a few ' cdncrete examp;~es of ' the ·$;pe~ial fr~~tment ~ Americait ~ mpa­ • nieS" have· .r eceived ~ -o-verseis ' '.ations: sh'f~i~.g. ·. .. . .. If'- :J ·. i '· ·:· ., • 0 : ;..;:~ ,. . . : '! ... ~: :, ": > · --~.~~ ~ • · Luxembou.rg, a 'tmy· country between France and Germany, offered one company, North American Van Lines, a 25 percent cut in tax rates, from 4.0 per. cent to 15 percent. Other companies . get free railroad sidings, free -p'Ower and . water ·hookups, free buildings, which are rented very cheaply on lorig-tern:l lease and then turned over : without further payment, and free land, ordinarily- costing around $4,000 an acre. .· ' lmpac~ . on r • ; a~. to haye .... .. : Pace Nlae °':~.( I .~ • In" .Belgium, Outboard Marine, which manufacfures outboard motors. got over half-a~million in loans . at special low interest rates, and reduced property taxes._ It is negotiating for another Government loan on which it will pay as little as one percent. , ·~ , CU·EAP! > I I , • Another Belgian ruling gives special personal income tax cuts to Ameri• can executives. Under this arrangement, half of their salaries- will be tax free. Further in the tax arena, tfie Belgians allow American corporations to deduct one year's taxes from _next year's payments. Companies taking advantage of tax and loan deals include Standard Oil of Indiana. ' ~· ,,. ...._ I --~-- 'r, }T .... ., ,. • In France, Americans' are offered long-term loans, up to 20 years, at low interest. The longest-term loans in France are normally seven to eigi1t years. American companies get real estate tax exemptions, land sites at cut prices and special rebates and other benefits if they export their product to the United States. , ,; .. ·l l ;. " . '' American ship ~perators, who -been · uti1izing Liberia and other foreigp .registries to escape US ~age sc~l~s and taxes, ar~ g.e t-o{ s~~i:esicfe company; ·ting plenty"_ have ... :.L~rge nu~bers of ' Amel'ican industrial . directly t<> the ·Amyican ~ market. As· such it is .an eff~rt to 'bypass payment of American wages, taxes and other regulation, while selling to the A~erican consumer. ... . In ·this: category,_for example, are the. American _tuna fish pr'?cess01;s, who· se·t up bu~iness in A~erican Samoa, paying to American ; business executives. These ·concessions, ·. incidentally, are over and above those given to native business, _and cannot . normally: be expected to make Americans Qver-popular. . In some respects, these European concessions resemble the type· of ·offering· ptit out by ·inany.'t:owns an4 '(Usfricts · in rural areas of the ·US seeking to atfrac( btisiness. While this has ci:eat~d . a serious problem for unions in some in.dll:s.t;ies, the.se_· unioQ's cot1ld· fo\lqw . the . runaway to his new .location and .attempt to ·.organize 'him··'there. And; of course; the runaway still paid the same Federal taxes and was subject to the same Federal wage and -hour laws no matter where he located in the continental US. , The . beauty of the foreign 1~·cation, from tlie businessman's viewpoint, is that it · puts America ii business out of the reach of Federal re,gulation. : '" - • • .• ' ~ I • The Netherlands gives up to 50 percent off on land, normally worth up to $13,000 an acre, fast tax write-offs which reduce taxes tr.emendously, cheap loans and construction subsidies on factories. As a result, the Institute for DutchAmerican Industrial Cooperation, a gov. ernment-sponsored agency, claims 'it has gotten 105 American companies to settle there and is contacting 160 others . • Southern Italy is the best yet for "fabulous financing," the newspaper 0 says. A government cievefopment corporation grants" credits of up to 8Q percent of the cost of starting a business, gives the remaining' 20 'percent as a gift, supplies working capital and doe's not require any interest ' payments on the loans for three yeai:s. The entire package comes with a ten-year tax exemption. These are some of the basic proV'isions offered ·to American firms, but acfualiy, they are just the beginning, b~cause American businessmen have recognized wag.e~ in, tli.~ vi~.inity c:i,f · 35 t~ · 40 ce.n !s . that they can negotiate special conces.. ~~~iU!~~,'.'-t~e p~arit-:t\!Ii&iri.tction over~fi?as · an · .hour to· escape union contracts · and " sio.ns over and beyond the regular ' ones. ·1~. ~~~t~fie.d ,.qi} :!.r e gtou~ds that it e~conditions in: California, wher-: SIU .Fis.~" .Among the special conce$sions that have ables American ·business to compete in .-- and :canne:ry Unions . ha.ve fong-_"estaboeen granted are secret income tax re., . ··r." ~ . . 'k t · "' J; 1 · : ·"" .. · · - • nreign mar es.,:-~· .. . '1" h d t t ' t . .. .bates for American executives and adv is e con rac se -ups. ditional business tax cuts beyond these .':,'l\v,lfat ,gives .~ht~.- Jdq~~ment a runaway The newest ·rush to build plants over~ offer~d originally. ." "' ; ~ "' 'r 1.: ,J• i seas smack's more of the Samoa-type of., Actually, all these subsidies are ruled . . out ·under t'he 'terms bf the Common ' ope.rati~~ .than ~erely explo~tipg new I~ '. J'!ia~;k.e°ts~i~ Etuiop~. .As ' the •1wan Street Market treaty. But' one .· section of the , . . ,· · •, , _ treaty allows ~id to· "depre·ss'ed and back,. Journal" put it on December 16, "th~ ward" areas. For purposes .of luring six· Common Market nations are in a American business abroad some of the competitive scramble - each trying to The trend is causing uneasy stirrings best pastureland in Europe has suddenoutlbid the · "other in offering Yanks a · among shoreside unions whose members Jy become "depressed." , · · · · • sweet·de~l. The upshat: Pl. U~ "fir~ ·whJ_ch. _:. ·; flJ\t(~ij;~ir jobs Q<;•ng e~pw·,te~, anq pro<,tRight now, with major US mass pro· · ·~,·. p'..\.. . ·. !ihOPJ ~u;ollfi.d .can ~ find .. it~elf s.e~1 up .in ~· ! • t1cts . ·'Yi~h ~Am~ric~n · labels ~t.bei~g- ·im.-• . dtrction· - indu.strie~ .. ·bo~ming.. the . situ a• ·• 1' ;. ,1,., ,. t> ,.,.,, . '!·/::.. ~ .· 1. , .,. ··: · ~ ..... ·. "business a~~astou~ding_ly · lo\,\'~cbst: " Sorne 1• '' " • ·po'ftef1;.. to · ~!st>Ja~e .t h¢' ~e,qu,'i~~ep't ·'tM)r,;. ~ fl<t~ h'al(\ipt"~,.et' 'l;>.~ch~e cri~lcal in. terms 0 1 · ·, : . _, ·: .1o ,:· fr~ '~:• ~:: ~ ... '." · . • ; \ ' .of.. ti.le- ~~vor~' ~nc1µde free land,. .iree . · turn out. · Ameri~n · seame~ :.h,ave.,a, stake. >of>, 'employment: for • ,A.ni_eri~a~ W«Jrkers. ~~ .~~n~if~ ~u~ Al~. ~~ 0,~Y.§rt ~~' !18.~~:r ~~Jr 1; " .~uild~nes:•:t~· t~du~~i~ms 1·<,>P ·~~.~ r1\~~!1ti'."' -' ''~I. irt:.!t~.~e d~V:~l~P1V.~~..J~~ ·w~J; '.~·~~~q~.~,· ' '~ut" ~·i~ 'Jreb<!. is alrea?_Y. lf~~·ng ~evere ... . - · "' ·· A • t~nsliiQ Iow&tax•·?~;'-':1f~~e lnwen9,_.'." :'·~ t. ·tt~ 1 ·'G(i eJ:~ftienf!.sutisfd.tze..,<( Jitans · an<I;,. · ' - ~my tren~ wh1ch~would ' iend . t~ d1mm1sh effects m. some industm!s and could be' ~~~!.e,~" ;~1~§8. , .•,. . 1,8.U~J . , ,g_itect tu<,S~~s. a~d .Jd~backl •. , ,/ .do!Mstjc ..business a~d.•pr.oducti~Js, sur.e . ~,_.,:., come.- a .massiv:e, problem .for US unions. ·concetns ate engageil in a rush to build facilities overseas for the same reasons. Of course there, are major differences 'iiel ween this ..kind of runaway operation ap:d ..that of. the snip operators. For ,one . thing, · the ·runaway shoreside coIQpany actually. builds a plant and ·employs p-e ople- in the coun'try of .rcegistry. The rtnaway shipowiier who registers his :~~iP,' ?~der · ~~~' Libe~i;i,n. flag never sees bide nor hair ·of. L1iber1a, nor does . he em~loy. a~y Liberi~i)s. And i_n some inj t ' , - I .: • • ; ~ ) . I• F' ... ;'-~ ·1 • , ·~ .,. • • L •• ' * , \ I ,.fl �~, SIU ·$afeiy ,pfan·:\UrgeS Gheck:On FrdSt ~1azat•· KYIKA <Waterman>, Nov. 11--Cllalr; min, K. llackstone1 Secretary, p; Alrev. One man lnjured le• 'on · catwalk.,-.ho1pltalked. One. 08" m l 1bip ..Jft SF.. W,illf ba'ff~ arnval. • . and· take llO per ~' · out .~op fund. Keyli ~adetot•i~pa1nl; .•hower~lame : to ~ ~!Ptr lot;Jtecl Korea and Ju!"X bat~ ·W"·,~for Koreans. To order .a~ for .A matlc control on .bi a Q';tem , crew1 quarters. { . ;: · i• ' . - : f". · . A· comprehensive guide on "Ice And .Cold Weather ~rotec­ tion", for 'distribution to all SIU vess~ls has been forwarded to all companies· 6y the Safety .D epartment of the Seafarers Welfare Plan. The material is ' · , ·, '\~ .•. - . 4 . .. ~- "~ - ,. • RAPHAEL SEMMES <Pin';~tlan .: ' J•n. '7--Ch1lrman,~\Blakesle'•1 ·" i retarr, John Roux. ost repai,s ~i're o'f..,_ New llst t ed In, '1J"o;~e.Di • ' D1l11ed mlp in New · ean1. Qne -m Q? ; m(-d ship ~ in .Newark. New lhtp'.1, dele•ate elected. Vote of thanb 'to lltew~rd department for fine ChrlltiDaf -ary. ~:£~f;~e~~~~:~~:~~ ~~~~~~ and :~~ ~~~~:rsa~~~n~a~~ev.:;:~c!~::; .~ ".-.~'.'._i.: ~·,r'·.(,'.:~·. Checking deck - lashings and '· t... I>-· ;c • The iour-part package contains rigging. "Ice and .snow~. t ·a n : ex- ' ~.: "°' general discussion material on . ·cessively . wear or snap manila or., safety precautions during frosty wire rope. These sh'ouid ·&e· In: 1 weather, ·suggestions for lookouts, spected for POSS.ible weakDesses,"· .: . specific · medical information on .the Safety. Department. poui.tS- out. treating ~odily injuries due to cold, .AJ.1 t.Y~es ~f el.ec~rical: ~.qUjJ;n:~1eni and a 15-item checklist for safety- a11d SlJCh items as iced-over 'lights, _ inspection purposes: The complete Safety iitarkings, etc.,. are"netes.silry , guide is part of an e"panded•safety checkpoints . to . avoid.. hazard.oils ·,. education program planned under c6'iiciitio'ns, it adds~ ... ·. -. · _..,,. · Copies o{ tfie complete gtiide on ''the joint. SIU-Indust~y Safety Program. "Ice-And Cold W·e ather Protection" In dealing with the general sub- are available from the Safe~y De. Chi~f Steward Samuel .Doyle strikel ~ serious pole while· admir:-, ject, the Safety Department ·notes· pnrtment, Sea·farers Welfare Plan, ing his.highly prized African carving~ fr.o~ left ar~. ex~~t replita' . the following: H Broadway, New York 4,. NY. of the Zulu artist who' did the ·wQdt, plu~ his father~ grandfather "Slips,-and falls a.re.the commonand (partially shown) his wife. . . .. _· _.,~,, i. t ))j~&t. / ... :- 1. ~;'.Of si~Ship~: ( 1 •, M~eting~, 1 • -.JI 1 ' ' , rhete:;'. .~: ~~~:r::~~:.!:;::.:.t~~::a SIU · Gets· Art co11e·c10r """ t\. • '·~ • \, t• I _, I ,f. r •' ,• ' i{: " ' 41.nner: ·· .sll#s~tlon·· made to ' haV. .ril~ '.c)i>UtH - VYfl°-'!.;,.Pla~!l -aboanlil. lhlp. : "1ni!S[~- -Ii' . lack of space fo~ ctri1_u1• ·, dOtDUJ•; ' . ~ ,1'' ~·ORION .COMIT ,·"'~ r1;nJ, Nev.~ i 1..;.. care must be taken 'in weather . _ . · ·.. '~: '" · ., _,. ir ?'.\" ~ ,. ' - ;" ,. spaces ... Attention must ·be given.. . ..~eing a seafaring ma,i lia~ helped Sam Doy_le irit-hi~ favori~ hobby:-art-co~ec\ing. ·to wearln.~ _ Pf<>Per ·s:iothing ctoo,.' ~ · Doyle, a chief.steward w:ith. the ' ~IU sfnc~· }~-ff,"'ad_m~_ he's ·n.~t ~n e-xpert i~ .this ,f.iel~· of' much. ciolij.~g is:;l\,ot g4.qdJC?ithe..rT.: ~~.ndeavor, but he does have a deep mterest- m -works -Q~ ·~rt~spec1,,aJly: ~culp,~ures, carvmgs Ed. )'> in<f:ito · canrig .for "a1F exposed' ·and paintings,· in that order. . . ., ..., _· , · :· . : c . : . , . -~ . • "' " - ~ear ·~"'ld . e.qu.~p~e~~- F.;m,er.gency _::. the · 1a~t ··five ,ye.~rs. ·Doyle · has · lear1cl~ · t~ro~ib ..~~a- ~cciasl()n,. -U;aµa)~. ~<t:.- ta~~· ~he ?ea.r must be _m)>pe:Ct~d ~o .ass~re . he has. accumulated four teak-' nana, there are two more re~der- artist: two to three weeks. to COIJl• 1t is accessible and m operatmg :wood carvings ·from. Bali, a~ isl~nd ings read.~ to be picked '11,) by -the plete ·a. ,jlgure. ~· . . _ . •C~nd_ition on short notice at. a~ off .Iiu~onesfa; a copy of a -pajnting S~afarer ,on'. his ~ext· -trip-one :of · .· . . . . ·. · ,_. 1 times. '. c . . ~.entitled · "African - Woman~" from himse~f and one of ~ls ~lfe. . The .:- (Ed. Noie· TwJ! . ~a11• . ~e/in:.~ ~h~ _The . ~~f.e~J.q~lle~i~ . pi~PPW~~~, a ~apeto~, Sout~ •~rica; and his s~ulptor ~.~-s~: ~~ wo11~n1 fro~- a LOG· w~71;t ,to :pr~ss1.:,.0--~Zr .•Jt..~?P,eil: , nuµi~et .~! '~1r~.o~~~ ,_~;~S!. ~be.r~: .most-prized possessions: fo~r 'black : close-ue, : :~i:tf~!~~ -91 ... Mr. & . Mr_s.. O?t- a ~~ssel ·heade~ f'JZ, ~r~~:_, At specific-' ~~erihon mftst ~t given clay, sculptures of Zulu . trlbe.smeil Doyle ~·~~~n~ ;~ -~ .. ~ailt~-,f9r t~e- the ;~~~1,· he is <m..,\tiis-. ~~' wiu;m~ve_r 1 • a ~ vessel .hits cold wh0-live-dn-~ the ';'Valleyofa~hou-: .1 • , . .:.." ~·- t.~ ,· ·. · t · ·.i,:.f~.. '. ··i'-'-1'!' v;eath~r ~n~: ~~es , .UP. This, applies sand Hills~;;.,abotit · 125 miles from o ~ ~.D _N.. . I : C " to _su~b r,outme i~(jmS ~s a clear D~ban, So.uth Africa. . . · ;~ , ~ ' .-· ~.. · " pathwar to. accommodate fore and The ' sculptures are a story·, in . ·f .~ ,, •••• ,:--:..i· . During s I u:·\tt' - ·a"' .•.. A' RON.' a··- R' -'R'. OLL l" c: ·Cha Irma,., Ji>ltl,ti'eci;etary, . ..,,.,,.._ 'No beets. Skipper ~ vei7 J~t · ivtth draws. Be~ ; fo • be riDad.ia. Dlscuulon on movle~~ed ••am• .by vote; ' dtscu11l911 ~;on ,o14 · canned· · mllk; 1hip's fland-4iaeh mall do,Jjate ·: '50 cents -~owai:r funct :, c ' . ~ 1 '.'_ to • . 1 ~ -.· ~ • "~ I · PINN: :1"'i1",.R 1'(~IJJ,J N.fv. l 0~ · Chairman, ,It. · CO!~ler1. ..,11retary, _~ . Wiiey. • Clar,Iflcatl~. oil deck dele•a~,; No 'hot w1ter at Poland; 1hore leave re1triction . at Freeport, BabaiDa . 19Iand,I. Klei Canal. f.efllUlDY. Qne JtUln ho:pttallud at JClg • Approx. llO hour. OT dlQ»Uted. one' man ill ill foc'lle. New dele•ate electedl , 'Vote 0, thanks to retlrin• deleaa\e. · Suuestloli' to move lee box In mellhall a few lnchei "/ from bulkhead. To be i epatr,d. E!!c'h man to donate, 25. cents .to ship's fi&nd. -· 1 ... . ~ "'f,;.·~=' r7 ~ ,, ,.- STEEL VOYAGER <lsthmlariC ifov. 15-Chalrmin, s. · Fulford; secretary, F. Delapenha. Man failed to Joln lihip In Balt.-reJolned in NY. Repair llst1 · ,and draw for ~Canada, and NY turned ··in. Minor .oee~11 ti> be turned over t 0 patrolman. 105 hour,.11, disputed: _Ship"• fund $12.18. Motion made that "B'" and "C'.' men. ~ii·So days lnltead o.~'"' '80 In ordec" to · ct vaeatlon wlalie.' waltlJl•' for':.aJio ' 1hlp', Somettiliir -. should be done about 1an1way faclfi· tlcs ill Beaumon,~ Tex_:\. while cr1De-,.. .Ioadlna heavy, oa'&. S"*gellt portableJ -aangway to· be uaiJd fore or aft -w~; crane In operation,. · "'I Thearepeople who .mod·• themselves. ·eled for them ' still alive, one . ' . . of them claiming to be 114:'.years ._ .· .· , , . · ·. of age. All are members of a family called "NCANANA" (pronunced . AH-NON-AH>.- : · This name• was . adopted by the youngest of the· .. family, Joseph, who speaks English. ... This, he noted, was . for the sake MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), Nov. of simplicity, because the actual : 29-Chalrmen, J. Dunn; Secretary, J. Voting ends tomorrow (Janu~y family name is ·-Iiterally un-translaBalld1y. . Everything running smooth· ly. Ship's fund U7.47. fNew dele1atl! ' 30) in the annual Sailors Union of table and un-pronouncieable, too. . :: ele.cted. Sugges.tl,on ,t l)at all Koreans 1 thf: Pacific election for' official and Doyle. . inet Joseph ·Ncaaana. in ... be kept out of pantry, messhalls and passageways. ~' · tn~~te~ posit~on!i .. Lat~~tr ~i1ior'ts .a~. l)urban in 1955. : Doyle's ship ' · .: , . ~ ~ . ;. •. t .. presstime indicate ileatl;Y .3,QOQ had str;>pped th.er.e for seyeral~.,_9a~s.; .. ::. ORION STAR. <Orfori>, Nov. 22 - . ChillrmatJ< a. Or~nberg; Secretary, 1~ ' ballots have been cast smce the to oft)l.o~d . ~m?·""I'jc~han11 inVite!J~.. :=: Arellano; · Shlp's1~und , ·530.75. One. r '' start of voting. Results will be him to ' rne·et his ~(aniily. Doyle =:, man missed ShiJCl.,ii\. O)cll)awa, reJolne\l., anno,unc~~ in · the next LOG. Sev- accep~~'~ « 1}~. -1~ey ~~oprn~~d, ti>~ . -'~·-... ..;..-!Iii-ti!!!!! tn· OJ<lnawa. Some dlspu'ted OT. · Ne'l'V treasurer elected. Crew urged to 'take -~ en teen umon posts and five trustee the v1llag41. '\ ~ •·..... t ,: i ... ,, ~ '\.,. ~ '· 'p roblems to del!!gates~ ,Laundry ,to ~e .. position·s are being filled. He was .. int~oduced~ there., -to, The~ stu ··blood·bank supplies Seafarers ·or members of their families · kept 'clean. Vote of thanks to steward · · ~ .~ i , ~. · Ncal}':lna's "fath~r• . ~5; ~' lits· . ~r!!~a-_ with· blood anyw'/i~re .iri. the . United States. Seafarers, ~ari . donate to dept. for fine fo'od.~ ~··· i - .. ~ fat ~~r, 79, an,~ , h1~ . great-:~!'J;ld-; ·the ~ank .a t the . SIU ~l~nic in · ~ro.~'kly.n. Li~e4 here. are a, few of the . WESTPORT <M~ritl;,;e), Nov. 2b T,he SIU! · an~~ian Di~tri~t· has .. fat~er, yv·ho _is 11~ . a~ll ~r~ef,, -~fr \11e Sea'farers arid' others ivho have donated to the blood bank. . ' . . Ctialrman·1 A. . Noah;' Secre'tary, A. NNh. 'Delegate' hospitalized tn Stiez;" opened a new h1rmg ,hall .at Owen Zulu tnbe m the area. . _, , · '· ~" \ ~ ' W,Ir.e tp ~e,..sen~ . to Uni9n re: ~ryaqt '" . Sound, ' Onta'rio. The new hall will · During· 't he cotirse --0f u~J V:)iit ·. · Anestis, Nicholas · -Kreiss, Clyde A. hospttallzed In s ." ez . and Skaggs repa· triated from Aden. ·V6te of thanks to ' ' h~.~e as its al?ent .Alec Paton, '_ Jose.Pih shb~~i , p,oy!~ : fq.ijf pI1'i~.' Rivas, Joseph J. , '--) ; Talinl, ·Richard W. ! ': crew· who ··composed wires · to SIU, : S\· itc~ed from his duti~s -as. patrol., clay car vings which bore pe.r fect Gf adick, Wiiliam H. · .Fahte11kopf, ·Jobh' F. Sen. Johnson for action In getting out man m Thorold, Ontario. 'Ihe new resemblence to the other members McKenna, Michael F. Schneider, James•· of predicament tn Suez. -- facilities are part of a progra_ m to oi .the family. These, he i:elated, Ha~non, G·eorge A. Dykes~ · Albert W, STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian> Dec. MacDonald -Robert b rea d ~n wBa t erf . rqn t cAoverSalgU . em. t h· ~ were ;..turned out by his father. Th~ Greco; Frank J. Wescott, J~sep_b · 1-0halrman, Robert Air; 'Secretary, C eorg_:an · a~ area. , n. . r_e pre-. two •.. Jarge,st o. f. the co. llec, tion ~·were Simonelli, John F. Crew, William H. 1.• ' Alexander o~ a~i:lle. Crew urged not · t t 11 l b d H b k B rt T · ; ,, io leavll, cups out ·o.nvdeck ancl' to' ke!U> s" n a ive w1 a s~ " .e. f!SS_Igne . aboµt 12 .inches tall, .. ~np )Ve":'.~. . an. ac ; u ·- ~ . Ackerman~ ''Arnold '- .' ... me11ha11. c}ea~at r.i,tght. Also to stop , late.~ to ~~arby . M1dlanµ fQr, the amazing likenesses . of . Josep·h's. · • Campbe~l, Angus 9. , Ho'w.e.ll, Jobn· -J .· , ·' ~' , nolseh'ln·tn pitsd· dtewcayf.f New . wasillnW" t sPt m g fit,ou t ·· · -w · · 'd i' ' , ·'·a- ·.. ~ mac e. ·nee e , , o ee : urn •ts f p.o :;: , , ' fathE:r and mother "The other 'two . .ar '" e~t:Y.... • ' · · · · 'l , ,keP.t ~1c1m. , po~+P.r~ 11~0~14 be llt s ign:_; •. ,. $ . . :~ - ' '. 'l:, ,,- .....· ., 'slightly·. ,s.mallei:.. -..were ·-· r~~r~du~~ ·s~ipper, Jam~~ ·~· .... " ··_;, '.-~ q ·~ - ~~:=~~·Jt~:::"?··) •g:~:o.~~fs~ t~~~~rn:~~!~tt1n1 ,ort :~~~ - '1.1 ·Hobart , Wives'' and' children of members· tions . . ,·of the arti . st's. :f ath.. . ..-r -.a· nd the . I ' ·Kirkwood, AltscbnJ, Leb "/' · r ·' -.: I; i , ._ ·'i Eawards; I:a\yr~ncd/. . -. . ' ' t' ' _) . . .. ,. .,., ~ "\ ''. "' \;'i ~ 11 .,., . M. · · c · k L St d elder of: the tribe . .. · . -'I b .- - - " A LAI (c;argo. ,. .Tankshlp) Dec, f of th e anne '. oo s. "'· ewar s ·· · . . · · : · · . ." ·· . ·Friend; Allen J. : .. · "'." ., , .. , ,· ·JQla:our; t1.0 11! 0.·•-..' •. • · : ' -C~itlrmin/' B l'C: ' s1a1d1" s i cretarv;· '' in the Honolulu · .area now are DQyle . has ' smce ..re-v~s1te.cJ ·, the · M"rphy w'Uliam 1;1-- , , ., 1 •• ; Chapman 1LitWl"~lice ·,B. . . . . "' !'Y'; Slm_ps.· A ,1 moyll! fund ' 11 bel.nc,·1 ~ · • • • ' • •• • · · ·' f · d" '" ' ~ ' run on the ship • Atd cash on hand hi ellgi'ble ,, for ·th· e service· medical a.mi·1y., an d ' h as b een,_co:i:rcsp,on mg Pressly, Donald J.,..... . .- ·'.. · ' . ·.• •,· DanJ~wsld; WaUer .W..s2a9.36 '·H .;of 'Dt cember ·i. Beef re~ ! plan·"to ·J;>~ provided· by the Kaiser .with., youqg .I'~c~naf>I). Througl~ tlle J\ngelopoulos Nicholas. E: , '.Eaton,-·Roberi A_; : •ar,i:lint me!", wffo ·lolried ·.ship -;011 · Foundation --Hospital " under . the sears, he. acquU'ech all fouJ"- of· the Binemanis ·Kuds. k ' -.... · r.· ;. 9.~dler0 Lo~p ---·i · .- · : ::'~r~gi~t ~~ ~~ -~trfe':i8ft!~~t:.:;~t~f. terms of a new .contract. .Previous- clay carvings-two;· of , w.hich were. -' Beroud R~ger ~:)?< 'fi.:j} 'f., f. ,,.,: f.c-, ~'lje8Ji&ld,.)ul'tin ;\'. · • men;' at, pa)loff!. Had.. ~f.'few · houri'' dl~• . • ly~ the dir~J;.i.P,?Y.N~nt :-~PJap was 41ven to him 'as giits.\ At:, pr,es~nt, ~an~ry:Josep,h, ll.R. .. . . •:. ~al~~..~.'f.~olJ.lr•J ....- .<: ~ .. -1:~!::4 · ~j,.~:ilr~~· ~::irr:.:. ~~~!' ', in effect out now'' -~~fnbers may ., ; : Ojeda Ramoij Sanlt'oyiilt, Adhur l ' . flxed before :' tile ve111el!• 1&U1 •·a•al1f!• .• 1. '.i...~ ·- .i , .. t ·, 1.,., : , ,y ' · • . ' ,,-. "1-1i '" 't~:J .. , , ''' · Jol '~ C ."; ,.;, · "· ~ !,\e.11'uest . buzter in . the meuhalJ . or . ta]f.e the~e}101ct~weog.,Jh~ t wo. ~~!t~hell, .Jo,h.~'. A.. . . ,; -; .. '\. "'~· , .,.~'-. . .e,. ·,.1 .... ·· .. .. ·. . . . .. ' i?•.lll!a•ewaY .•o \hat tl)e ~andbt. watch ~ Pine)'l'.O '.Claudio A '' ' l ... ..... " '. . . . .1•.~B.0.-er 'L;·?' ~ ,,..,, ' . on declc- can , h~'a1 tt .. B~o~he}:'. ~arif ' . ' . ' ""' "" "" . . ' . ' . . ,' . ... . ·. . , . M' , ' 1· ,. .;. . -' 'I ' !. ' ' ' • • RHt elected ship's dele1ate': :;' ': · ' . ..._ . '' · · 'If a ciewmember quits- while· DeBoissiere; :Rud1'-".; · · _ .. , , _ acou. ••~--"'~D••ID.• llf, >1 .. :-::: ·: " -•• ~ :\'•.:...- • .,, •• -~. .., Co!!tra~t . ~eta.~ IS .·:fQr_. an a~r~e· . · a ~·,ship · is in port delegates ' Pip~r; Don·a1cf A• ~'· -. ~ - .... _ ~ ·. No-"}.1,__ ,~'-'~lina' ·1;i1.-.:..- " " ~!- · ' _· .-~t-iL' NAYiGAlOR' (11tt\~lan> .;ff. ·,.,. - ntt:r:i~: petw~n·, t.he~lUG~eat;La~~ -- .·... · i("d._ t. ·. t 't th '" '•:.''4i>· K'aliSC& -. Adolpb' F~' .,.,,:::•,_ ·•• · .. ,,... ('.lqlel i; ',1,'homas: :~ " {:'.·~· ··\ 1~h.af~•n~ H . Ro'9~ran11 . s,c~· "' · · ::ni.atrict · and the '".J> ~isq· Ste~msliil> . , are __ as e .o. co~ac · e. 0 ~V . :, . -. ' ,·~ : · - ~· «f: •· . " · a.1-:~:.J , ·9·,....;. ·1'· - i;.o,,,,. ' • ,.!,.- · -· t•!·Y·.. ~·~ e.Y'11~ ~c~J>ox ~~... . ~ot~ -M~ · :' .... ~ " . ..-,, . .- ,, .~''· ~··' ,..": "'L .-· · '"'' f, im,m¢diat~fy ·fof 1 '~<J ..,. '.es)laC-~ '.~ 1_ 'Le~ne; .~~lp.,lf'A···<1·::·l-,"1;..,;i . ..<( ·.~;i:~Ja; •.. ..:,,"-"~~&J•:"~; .,·~ ·>·.1 palted,-:the· :walh!b• ~ac~li·«..t~ r ··-:.., l<C • C~ltlP~,n}' are •n.,J µe proc.e ss of . ~~:: ' .ht Fast ' 'ti ~ th~i ~ rt I ' Kent, ~r .' '; • • .. Su:eblo.. P~ter " ... . ' ~ p~l l!PP~,d ' a~d· o~.r, etc, I. " ,.. , · . : fng· '.WOl"ked . ot,q:.-1 ~ meetings·'. in . : ~.r .; ·k·.r ~ !'~ · O~ JOfl • "I' .r ,Pa . · 1 ._.;1, :: ;,i! . 1 ., V 9 · _1 : J, l 1 ~· . ~ • ,. 1 ' · , H ',n~ · ·Pe · ~-r1. ~:'"~~\. -..,.~t, HP.ii:~. fl,. · . · ,_ ,.~ · . --,~:-•~·-·n'.:. • -t:·' ::~~ ... 71 ...t "' Will eepalljobsabollrdslilo .Ji ,_,o~IJ\• . 01'.-•· . ·· L· ·· · "1 ' 'J ..._·" ' .IC , ~ ,' · t1' ' .,. l shf?J.- ~ ~ DJlboqH cP:t • 1 i/· :D~trQ[t •. -'l'h~ _ l'-,. · P Reis~ _, .#jet , fi,llr_ d• l·;at' '· .~. t' im"'s· t--,- ,72 ·; ' ·:1 1 1 " GIR~tib'tP PbfUp · 1 ' '. f ! •- .. 111...,· .0~e·'B~.'>-~ · ..,-,-.. . .,~; 1tha.t. •. -aU ; .cr,ewm · ' .• e -~ ,..'- ,,., .. ~· " ,: :s- .u:w ~ "·i·' fT· · 'I.· .Tr . .o:.!. 1" 4!~ t J ' • ••• ! e ~" e ana~ e · · ' 1N (· -... • ··t -.. ~.net,. ~ ;· ~ ~{··-., ' declare aJl ~ ~ H · 1 .:;"~·.:· Y:~ ~dl->.!0¥·~~{g, r~P~f:'~.~~J~~~~:J11-t~~· "_.n . iiie- t1J>e" ~cliafi~e"'"o1 (',fll~"' ·,. r. li·f ~ ~ li•i'-1' ,·,:J . ~;(>. ;;:r"·"1 "'~' 1. ~•c-.ft; ·" · •·~~:="'.;': :r': . . -. ·.··~:: -:;.._ lie~l'~.P'"-illbt•" ~it .'U ' ,~, ....... : .. ~,~;.._.{ · ~·~1 cf®.n,J{eJCI ;aqp~ ..,Vind-.up,-..~f .t~. 1,.• .:.~r.t.....,1hro"1k""""'a d_i!_:.;, . ·.- U:!fF " 1, ·1. ~1'.*1"*''...·Du.-.:11~d·; '.~: -J.-!1~4 Lf~~. --· ;,1.~!l!i },~;~ · ·i..•i:tF:, , •AA•~~•,',ai:e, · r: r-.' F:A.;. · -· u c '":"i n ···· · ;- ' !J .' i ··'t · " 1 . · , e1111u.., 1n..1a u. . , ~ ..... L•-~· p ·· .. . ~. ·\·· ·, -..,. ·t. •••~ • 'J ~;..;..l.a." G_•" · ,•. , ...iloq o.r 1. ·-_.:~i°1"""~~B·u~ ·~on;; .. •lil,~~:t'.e,r; "" ,·!o .. . , •. . .. .·•' .·'· ·"' ..... , ~. i · . , . ·~ . . · · ,. N•.w...,10_., ""'·r'" 1 J·· . • -~ · , ~~· '·~--~·r- ·.::r· , ,-c<·· . , .. ~ 1 ·~,, :· • • ..,......... r ' .. -· " ":1~ .. ' ... •~~r -~-. : ......-: ... ~.. ~-. i' ,;,;;_-:..,,:_; • . ,"*"- • " ~Jng,·Our -.Afrmates · CiJ ~ · 1 . ' . .' 1 ,"' <, .,.., "··_:. ', .. . I '" y. ' .. . . . . "' ·. ' . . I • • c i · "· ... • ,_. " J ' , c. <·;r . I, I , . (...,, I >; . ". ,., · ' · I • ' . 1 It . '. ' ."-Sh...orth",an, de d.-·..,-• ,.,' , 1 • .. . . ,_ . . ..... . •. _ . ... ' •" . - ' ....,, �SE.4F.4RERS •• • ,J - • ~ Loi;.. '""' -~· US Promises Close .Look. OD Big Biz:Tax Retur41s· For the benefit of those who might be deducting as business such littJe trinkets as European trips by first class ship or plane, "business" cruises to Jamaica and San Juan on ultra-sleek yachts; trips to+ Hot Springs or an exclusive volving tax questions as settled hunting lodge, beware: Uncle either l?Y the Internal. Re.v enue expen~e Stnn is furious because he's losing Service or · the Tax Courts: some $100 million a year on $11.5 A public relations P-xec deducted billion do~lars of expense-account the. price of a mink coat for his mo~~Y illegally written off as wife, claiming she needed to look lcgitu~~te expenses. her best while entertaining cus- He-m the form of the Inteqial tomers. The deduction was disalRevenue Service-figures a lot of lowed. ,people are hiding taxable income A tavern owner gave a :Christmas by writing off almost anything a.s party for some neighborhood ·chila business expense. The IRS, on dren, deducting the cost on the · the other hand, states it has no gr~unds • that this was building quarrel whatsoever with expenses goodwill with their parenfs. The honestly-incurred in. the pursuit of Tax Court agreed, allowing the bu::;iness. Qeduction. So, starting in 1960 when business firms and corporations file A busin~ssman joined a country their return .f or the year, they're club, claiming the dues as a busigoing to have to provide records ness ,expense. He was o~erruled ?Y · and mpre records: names of gues!s the> Tax Court when it was disai parties for which.. exp~nses are . .cover~d t~at the club ~as also used ciaimed as bosines"s deductions;. Jor his wife's entertammenL details on credit c~rd spending for ::~ii:~~in~i:~~~. fu~~~tt~n:ou~:~~~ :~~\~ii~ed..~~:i~~:~ co:ir:~::.~on:~~ ... · •• •· I • · ,; " tt: ~·1 .• • , ;« '!'-j''.._, • ·,., •• ,, t. :.. •; • s · ~ o • , e1 .. · ;. ·: . + t,: .,. ;oi .._ • . .,. • ; ,,. ·' j The decision ,by the United . JI: ,\, .f· , ., . • .· '!; · • , . ~ ;. , .'; ~ , •• ., Sta~es ·Navy· to Jtm1c1de under the c;lemands..of the United Arab Repu.blic,,.v.irtually-Jpsc.J:ng fi · ~ ~· ~ ~m~rican sqip_o~rers t'o ~or~~o .any ~usiness wi~. . I~r)r:l; )l~.A·S SISf . : t. fects .every .seaman and evefy American It also has imph-: ' cations on the traditionally-held American concept of unlimited free access to the waterways of the world for all. . , '· ? .... _ . . . Its.a strange turn of events whe.n the Navy and its agency, ip~~LADELPH~A; -:- Th~ mem•., the MilHary Sea Transportation Service, acts as the i'enforcern bership . here leai:ned.. first-.1\and . . . . . · . . about the· miserable conditions· for an ,.#A:b boycott by · imposi~g con-:tq1cts on Ame!'i~an aboard the s.s. ~ad, is.on Bell, the shipown~.rs . bar.ring all trade ~ith Israel'. Already blacl~li~ted "- d -.:. :.- .,, · G ree k-ma.n~ae . ~'6ef1.an. runa~ay by the Arabs US vessels that traded with Israel in the past that·· was picketed•. by the Interna. ' . 1 • • • i"L tional •Maritime' Workers Union in are now blacklisted .PY the US ·Navy as. well. The ,f.act ,tnat this· port. . .::·!..:·~ this pas been going On COVertly~7"for two years On .ptJl!¢,Q~SeS ,Port . A~ent Steve 'Cardt1~•0 g~ve of US Government cargoes .makes· it all the . more· fantastic. full details of th.e . beef, in 1 which . . . the IMWU is attempting to assist Our Navy has become the police arm .of a foreign state. This the crew in obt:ai~lng decent con- policy also strengthens th~ position of runaway operators, al~Htions and ~enefiti;. ~ number _of , ready . tpµafrly competing with US business and workers on Seafarers visited thl! preketing site many -fronts · - · · · . ; •• • ' · ·. ~ .. ··:t· '·,.·~ _ ·• ' t ~;LJJ'U:#W• '~ff rf" ff . ails t. CJ> A '., '• ·. ' ": ,·;,:"· orr , ,· · · · k..· •crew · , • ee G.r · I. / 1 • o·U,.,00k. Belfer soon . A . s I - • . .' .. "' jf/e': i. : The Navy gave up the document when it was first requested by the legislators, but carefully edited out O! censored parts of it before turning it over. The lawmakers, noticing these omissions, again asked for the entire presentation. They again got a watered-down Navy version. A committee statement asserted th.:? belief that "there is no foundation whatever for the • . . (withholding) o{ information from the . . Congress or .1ts agency;, the General Accounting Office. US Rep. Hoffman of Michigan, in a statement concurred in by four of his colleagues, agreed with the committee that its request for in~ formation should be granted. He recommended that the committee investigate, hold hearings and "come to grips with the issu_e through judicial proceedings.", O·n.i,Pil Has Cable Address ·· · Seafarers l'lVerseas who want to get in touch with headquarters· in a · hurry can do so by cab~ing the Union at its. c~ble . · ress, SEAFARERS ·- N.Ew"· ··voRK •· · use· oftliisad(ir'?sswill;as~ ·s re ·'. ·• ' .. · 'ri sm1s .. , ..#."io~.. ona. •• 1·1 es1eedy 't. ra '1" · ' · ·,. ·• ... -.~;~ Jgte-p_ in. 1~~ .}il·g~~1~.&~r~.t1on• .' , . I !r,~ i'l!n' o c • , I~~! 1il·l tlf Ji • • ''ii.i· ,. • ~ .'~ ·.i~·· ·11 ::'· . ~ ' ' ci. · >..;.\ , .,._,... .; - . ·N Y NEW YO.RK-:-- Shippfog during the period was slow, but there are expectations that things will pick up during the coming two weeks, reports Bill Hall, port agent. A - on the waterfront to show their ' ~. . • ' .· . . total of 190 men were· shipped. su'p port of the exploited Greek Beyond these immedjate repercussions. involviqg do,ll~rs Hall noted that there were vecy Hilor~; · . and cents and many livelihoods, there is the matter ·of Amer- few beefs during the period, and of th.e moment, Cardullo re- ica compromisin.g her long-h.eld positi.o n with respect to fre. e- expressed thanks to ··the delegates ported, no speeific date has been dom of the seas. One · such compromise inevitably leaCls to for bringing .in:.. clean ships. He se.t- (or the opening pf.~e pew hir- others. a 1so called attention to the abIng ·hall. Once something definite . •. . . · . , d sence of wipers at lifeboat and upis. kriowµ· it will 'tl'e ) mnounced. '. • One t~i:ig i~· certa1.nly clear: The UnJted ~tat~s cant sta!1. grading schools, and urged their ' Shipping has bee~ on the sfow on both sides of the fence B;.t once. We must make ~ choice attendance .at ·same. s~d~)iere, J;>,u t ~ c~~rige"·is ·~n sight' a,nd insist on a r.ight~o~s sqlution to the Suez 1!1ix-up· and · The thirteen ships paying off . ·d1;1ring th~ coming period. Three· the Arab-Israel differences . . Foremost, however, IS the ·need w·ere: ·Elizabeth, Frances; ·Beatrice · 1iji11s paid ~ff d,~ti~g,_ tpe last t\}'o_ ,t(> imme~iat.ely .dispense ·of the notion .t~at Ame~ic·aIJ.. : ~~r- <Bull); Seatrain . New Jersey <Sea~ .. .wee~:-. ll~n.t:i..;,;<Fort . and ,. Eort c.h ant ships and seamen can be the pawns m a foreign dispate train); Denton <Denton); Azalea JlosJp1_1s fCitie~ S~ryi~~> _aµd ~ae :-with the ac;lviCe and conl)ent of the American ..~overnment. City <Pan-Atlantic); Ema Elizabeth fl,J.um. Th.~ Btinti 1 ~Q~t 1signeq cm .. .. , .·.· · 1 . . • • . · • , •• (Albatross , 'Fenkersl; J'ean Lafitte ;lln·.~ransit: Steel '.Recorder Usth~ . ,; · ~ . , . ~ . ,-_ ;t. t , · 1 ,_ (Waterm~n); Alcoa Polaris; ; Alcoa m,ia.D;~; ;~e~~ar;~9.rtma~<<Clllmar)~ t ~ Patriot (Alcoa); Royal Oak- (Cities .Teaµ ;-. Emilia .. (Bum: r Jean, Lafitte· : , . . • · 88 8 . . , . . : SeL'vice); Tra~seastern· <Transeast..: fWit~nnan>; ; l>etrpsJi$~1n ..,.tva:ien~· ; At · - b. : .. .. h" h ern), :and Atlas <Tankers & · ' ·'h ,' · '".:'' ,j ~f· ' tibeY' -and ,, Santoife:· <Ma..Ve~>. . '. .•.i · . 1ong ·1.a st . t .,~ · ~~~~ ~ respec~a i1~ty V: ·~~ . · ~?Il~~~Y Tramps>. 1~ • ; . : ':.I •( : "'. . - . ..o perat.ors ~f alf _k1~d-~ h~ye ;~een :usiµg IS_ bemg .jo.r:r~-. awp.y. '.!'~.ships signed pn: Robin Gray : , '8. / b J <o,:'1/J .: ·J.io · ~-1. lJ'h.ey are -nowbemg·exposed -m their true hght, largelv hy the <Robin) ' and' HurriCa'fie ·(WaterJ, : , · · . labor ipo.v_eirie.nt~ · In "the.shipping fiel9., where the problem· man). · 1 •• ; ., • -. , • •• ·~• " has lQng ~been felt; concrete steps are being taken on various _ In transit: Jean <Bum; Haslings ,. . '1 . 1 fronts. '· . · . · · . <Wa!e~man); Seatrain Lo.uis.ia~a.. '"'' r.' . ·lfJ" . . ~ , · In other fnd:U'stfies 'unions and· legitimate l\meffdin'"1>1J~i- Seatr~n Sa~annah, . Se at r 8: i.n '· • -· to' t'h .. > · ··? ~t'·"' ; t' t' t'h th .~.1 :·. ··~~~d Texas, Seatr$1/n Georgia <S~atram); . .• .i · ' .' (. · .,· '~Iii , ~" · ~..'n essmen geh . er. are P.C Ul~ o meeTh . e · rea·t ..,of.. suosf'!:ln ·a · G t · 'c·'t ·'B' · • ' ··1 • F. ' l ' • •.1 · , , · • • . :;::;/;' 1'l".:.-;1 · .,,.;,. , ~ ~ q·~';:";,v •.o . ~ewiw 1.~. ~1, ... ~~~vi 1 . ~, ·.: ~,r:: a.~ '" 1e .t;~~~ .~ f~:. ; ••1.y,., ... 1.• . ~J. J::~I.~ ;pomp.ebtJon ~~ ;~r.~~a~. JlliP ~ . ers. e _ s1mp .· . t£~1Uc\;·~u~R ph.ael tPan-A•lan~c !i ·1 ' · ··.,- }., ·1. ·, i "h b ' ~ · ····· ff~·. f th" ,. ,_t : .. ·;1,;. . ·. r,;·v..~·~ Semme's . '1'1:' . -.1> .r 1.:. y,. · "'·~~·f" , .J.:ii~.L.~:~;7. /tt~~;Y f;iS ~q1~·t f'~ ~¥~~1'1.ll or some ing ro .. ~A~ · ·~- x~?~ ·.l'.'u~~~.,n 0-1.~g~1_:...St~~t .~-\1;1 · ' , ,~ \~'.; ~· · /'~~t:~· ~r.;~1.~~.q~n.<?~9.~f.t. O,~~'ilil.ages. ~uteveryw~ ~~~ !arlng d :-'fsb1mian) a~d t;ongv~e.w<Vi<;"'., rrhe M · . ' k I Off ·c,. many more. All of these will be . I M: thoroughly c~hecke~. says the lntei;nal Revenue, wluch has the au- . thQrity to dispute _questionable E deductions. Payment mu&t be ren·d~req on .t.he · ~o~tion th_e . Service clisalluws. , .· , · · , ·' ·· · · lti U 1 '."TaX ' · ~)lthoritie.s w.ill ~xpe~t th e Iii · · " following , records" on the monies WASHINGTON:....:.. The 111£:..TS 'is · claimed ·as business expens¢s: ' · r i~ hot water with. the House Com:.. 1 • Who you entertained. mittee on Government Operations · ' .Why this is .a legitimate · busi- because the Navy ifgency failed n~ss) expense. "·, · ' ·to provide the Government · Ac- : · , ~ When you spent the money. " .count_ing Office with a detailed · • ' Where '. you . spent it-.. and· ori re~ort re.ques~d ,on , MS'J'~ prowhat.. ' curement data. . ._ · · ~ :r ! • How much you spent. . " ' Although no pa;·t of the docuThe tRS also exp·ects you to Qe ment was classified or even tabbed prepar~d to exp_lain any unusual "for official U£e," the ·Nav'y conexpenditure, and to have receipts tends it had the right under an for large~ outlays of. money• "•e:i,:ecu t"l~e prlVI · ·1 s:. • th , ege ,, t 0 re.Luse e ~ These rules, notes the Govern- mformat10n to the Accounting m~nt, apply to employer and em- Office. ployee as well. The committ~e feels the refu:;;al Here .are a few recent rulings in. is a "c!ear violation" of Section · 313 of the Budget · and Accounting Act, and has challenged the MSTS act 1·on. ' 0 II '*·a.r A f , ~ House· ro~·p ·. &I. Raps sy. s· ·cen s.·or·shin ,t~r,~-~Y~~o~~; <~.. ' ' . ·,_ifi • .._.i~ i . .. . ' . ,.-:., . _. 1 '. . . ., · · , .· , , stige~ a'tfd .taster· ~·ervic~rr~r U1e' '! 'm~~ 'inv~·v~d. · J <.; 1... ,... , •• , .. .... .. "' _ -. -· 1 · �SEAFARER·S· 11-~IRYIOCI . 1 -, Ne~~V-~lo~ · Rules Asked -·.SIU HAL.L ...... DIRECTDRf ~ In the Houston area Brothers .C harles Ries Jr., Jose Valenzuela and William C. Brown are laid up at the. USPHS, reports Port Agent Robert SIU, A&G Distrid : Matthews. · _ SECRETARY-TREASURER Brother Ries ha-d a gall bladder operation and s~ould be well and Paul Hall out of the hospital shortly. Brother Valenzuela is being treated for ASS'P. SECRETARY-TREASURERS c. Slmmo111, En_g. · leg and arm fractures suffered in a fall from the gang\vay aboard W. Hall, Deck I:. Mooney, Std. J. Volplm, Joint · the SS Yaka recently. He will probably be cbnfined to the hospital BALTIMORE . .. ~ 1218 E. BalUmore St. for another .month or so. A lung operation put Brother Brown Iµ the Earl Sheppard, APOt , EAstern 7-'900 all.t. . • .• Parker Lefco Brown * Valenzuela hospital and though he is making rapid progress, he will probably be confined for some time yet. ·, In the New York area, Brothers Francis J. McGarry~ Job~_ J. Lefco and James D. Parker are currently at the Staten Isla.nd USPHS. Brother McGarry, who last sailed as a deck maintenance man· on the Ocean Evelyn, is confined with a fracture of the wrist, but expects to ·be released shortly. _ Brother Lefco, a bosun who was last on the Dorothy, will be bi the· hospital for another few weeks due to an operation on Vllricose veins. Brother Parker, whose last job was a fireman on the Hurricane, fractured his jaw when he slipped and fell ·down the stairs at ·. the Prospect Ave. BMT su.bway station near the· Union hall. Seafarer~ on ·the beach or on shore leave are reminded to. visit or drop a letter to their buddies in the hospit~ls. It always helps to have a f-riend come in to cheer you up when you're stuck in a hospital room for any length of time. ... USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. , NORFOLK, VA . Ramon Aqueda Francisco Nicholas David Berger James Pulliam Robert Davis .Tohn Nordstrom Henning Bjork Charles Umphlett S tanley F:>untlero:Y Dennis Pierce F. M. ,;:Jone.. _ Guy WhitA!hurst Eusebie C.herman Woodrow Reid Robert• Wiseman .Joseph Kiiisel GoJ'ITlan Glaze .Alejandro ReyH .Tommie Pallker Hobson :Willis Ro'bert Godwin William RolHns ~ " ~ USPHS HOSPIT'~J, Edolar ·Goulet .Jackman Silberg. ', : S'J,".ATEN ISLAND-' ""'It ·wmiam .Jones .lose Soares · Oscar Adams Thomul Lehay <i·eorge Lucas · Kenneth Wells Allie And~oh N,ion110 . Lo'i>ez John ~ McDonald Gilbert Wol£e Chules Ber.iagna F.dgar st:ulie James .;Macuncbuck Robert &11J1ner F. J. MCGa.rrY"· , , USPHS HOSPITAL Luis Cepeda John Mclhle , ; BOSTON, M~SS . Wong Cliln Andrei! 4\faJdonado Bu,tolo (:ruz HAlrry Murray Joaquin ~Qrtez Ernest: 'A"iil~y '"Elmer·:Grose • , Raymond Perry Victor Doca Jose Mo.r.11 ' r. Peter Kin~ · · Michael Shaughnessy· George Doherty ' - James'Parier ; William McKenna William Drew Carl Pietrantonl .Tames Elwell Phlltp Pron . · US!>HS HOSPITAL · Artemio Fernandez Jose Ricamonte GALVESTON, TEXAS Au!li.tstus Francis ThomasShea William Brown Thomas Riley Michael Gottschalk Victor Solano Walter Cutter George Schmidt Robed Gresham Virgil Swanson Lawrenre Floyd .Tua n Torres :August Jensen Wilton Thompsett Robert Hi!?h William Walker Leonard Jones Fernando Tlaga Herbert Kennedy Billy Ward Alfred Kaju Alvaro Vega Ste•:e l\Joustakas John Ward Carlos Labiosa Claude Virgin Robert Nielsen Thom:is Lauer Donald Whitaker US?HS HOSPITAL John Lefco • ~ \VANNAH, GA. USPHS HOSPITAL Cleo Copeland Ernest Webb BROOKLYN.NY Carl Hargroves Charles White Matthew Bruno · William Kenny David McCollum Jack" Wenger Gregorio Caraballo Ludwig Kristiansea Andrew Sproul John Power Leo Carreon Leo :Mannaugh JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSP. Wa<le Chandler Prlmitivo. Muse MIA?.U, FLA. ,... Mallory Coft'.ey · Jeremiah O'Byrne Charles. Maynard Joseph Cox George Phifer. USPHS HOSPITAL .John Driscoll Almer Vickers SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Otis Gibbs Raymond · waterlleld Arturo 1\Jderete Antohe Johnson Bart Guranlck Luther Win& Hil:irlon Aquio Richard Kohls Talb Hassan Pon Wing Eugene Bent George Muzzicca John ' Hazel D:miel Gemeiner Orban Templeton USPHS · HOSPITAL· · · Edward Huizenga Norman I. West FT. WORTH. TEXAS USPHS HOSPITAL Richard Appleby Woodrow Meyer• SEATTLE. WASH. Benjamin 'Deibler Max Olson J . P . Balderston Joseph Prabech VA HOSPiTAL Cornelius· Meher HOUSTON, TEXAS HARBOR GENERAL HOSP. Raymond Arsenault . . TORRANCE.CALIF. MT. WILSON STATE HOSP. Edward Johnson M'l'. WlLSON, MD. USPHS HOSPITAL George Davis NEW ORLEAN, LA. VA HOSPITAL . •, Thomas Andrews Rene LeBlane . KECOUGH'l'AN, VA. Edward Avrard Clyde Legi::ett Jo1eph Gill William Bareone Alvie Means Nicolas Bastes Michael Miller SAILORS SNUG HARBOR John Bi&wood , Harry Minkler STATEN ISLAND, NY Accurso Bonti John Naugle Thomas Isaksen · Jloderick Brooks · Richard Parde> TBIBORO HOSPITAL John Brooks Lollis Peed . JAMAICA, NY Richard Car'rlllo Fra;ncls Rel(an James RU8ell W:llliam Counts Gosta Jlcrupe US SOLDIERS HOME George Dobronich Cyril Sawyer WASHINGTON, DC Benjamin Foster. Walter Ulrich William ThomlOll Harry Herbert Nelson Wood VA HOSPITAL Edward Knapp David Willlame CENTER HOT SPllINGS, SD Le.Q ;La~ Clifford Womack BOSTON . . . . . . • . . . . .•••. . ..278 State St. G. Dakin, Actin& A&ent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON . •.... . •.•••. ., . . 4202 Canal St. R. Matthews, A&ent CApital'3-t089; 3-408{ MIAMI . ....... . ....... 'lt4 w. Flaeler St. Louis Neira, Atent FRanklln 7·35M MOBll.E . ••••• ! •.• . •• 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner, A&ent ~lock 2-175' NEw ORLEANS . .•. .•. , .523 Bienville St. Lindsey Williams, Atent Tulane 8828 NEW YORK .•..••. 875 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-8800 NORFOLK . .•.•.••••••••• tl.8 Colley · Ave. . J. Bullock. A&ent · M.Adl.lon 7·1083 PHILADELPIDA .••••••••. 33'1 Market St. S. Cardullo, Atent ' Market '1·1635 SAN FRANCISCO . ••••••. t50 Harrison St. Marty Bre¥hoU, Atent Douc1a1 2·M75 SANTURCE, PR . . 1313 Fernandez Juncoa, Stop 20 Keith Terpe, Bq. Rep. . Phone 2·5998 JACKSONVILLE . 1120 Main St.• Room 200 William Morris, Atent El.tin· 3-o987 SEATl'LE . ••.••••• ' · •••••• .-s505 1st Ave. Ted · Babli!owski, .AgeJlt • lrlalll 3-t33f 1'AMPA. ~ ••..• . . 1809·1811 N. -Franklin ,St. B. Gonz81ez, AcUD& Asen~ PhoDe i;l.323 WILMINGTON, Callf . • • • . 505 Karine Ave. Reed Humphries, A&~nt Termlnal 4-~28 HEADQUARTERS . .• . m tth Ave., Bklyn. , Patlidor• Has A , Happy ehrlstmas I Ti ·the EditOr: , . To ~~ Editor~ · · I am one of the members who believes · the Vacation Plan should be increased and changed so that it really m·e ans "vaca. , tion." One -member mentioned. $600 which is .a mon~h's pay to ,the average seiman. Of course . there are ·exceptions . . • there ar~ men who m_a ke more and t' , We spent a fecy good Chrls.tmas ·day on board the Pandora -A first class d I n n e r was served us by the steward department, and both mess rooms were decorated with tree:; and the works. We were ·v,l*ed : by the captain @Qd . his wife, aqd were served beer and whiskey. We had a good time. . - Aside from this, everything so far is fine. I hope to be back in . the states by the middle of February. , ~, : . '· · Job~· Jellet~ , ;t t. .. if. ;t Thanks" SIU For.Help • All letter• to the editor tor publication in the SEAFAR· ERS LOG must JJe signed b11 tlie write,.. Names will be withheld upon t"equ~1t. To the, Editor: I am enclosing a picture of my husband, the late Leo A. Freundlich, who p·assed away here in Seattle, August 12, ?959, at the VS Public Healtl\ , Hospital 9f· ~i·' heart attit:k; I, others who 'mak.e less-but $600 is a good average. I believe tile agreement should read ·a man on .a ship one year He was ffi should have his choice: 'either "")rear.a old." ·. " g~t off the ship and collect his I d~fJl)9 ' ·t vacation pay, or if he wants to know .-·1ibi)ut ' . ' 'stay". on over the year's. time, to HONOLULU , •• . 51 ·s outb Nimitz- Hl&hway sending th i s · PHone 502·'177 ~ forfelt the money due him. until one of NEW ORLEANS .•••••.. 523 lllenvllle St. I do not. believe· a man shoufd. Jackson 5·7t211 bis friend• i~ collect vacation:'pay without takNEW YORK . .•••••. 8'15 4th Ave., Brooklyn· .vtsed l!)~· ii l ' HYaclnth IMl805 ing the vacation, If he stays on would appreciate your ~senc1111g PORTLAND ............ 211 SW Cla.Y St. the ship over a year, Why should · CApitol 34336 me a copy of the iBsue in which he ~et vacation pay for the year? . it appears. . SAN FRANCISC0 ........ 150 Harrison St. Douflas 2·8363 . Let's. hear from more broth•. · · SEATI'LE . •.•..• : .......... 2505 lit Ave. ers ori this subjed. . · Leo. was a · ~~mber of the Main 2-0290 The only way we can -get.any- SIU sine~ .~945 and worke! · iµ · WILlllINGTON •••••••••. 505 Marine. A~e: .I'• . ' Terminal 5-6817 :thing changed ls to w*e in,, not the eng~~· · ~oom when • . by_ the ones &net lwos but by .. shipped out.. , · ·;, ' MC&S I l .'; ~ the hundreds· so send in your I also w1sb ·to thank the HONOU)li'O .•• . 51 South Nimitz Hi&hway · .\ · ~· P-Hone 5-1714 opinion on this . su.b ject. Don't Union for 'bein~ so kind and NEWf ORLEANS . .•. • .• . 523 Bienville St. just alk about fr in your foe'- helpful d4ring this t berea..v~ ~ · . , · RAmond ;'.7-428 sles · nient. .Leo ~as a 100 perceµt . NE . :\\f; .¥pRK". . ... .87~ 4th Ave,, Bro!!kJYlf · ;1; r • · - HYacinth 9"8600 · John Cadigan Uµion m·an, ·and I admired hipi PORTLAND ............. 211. SW Cby St. so mtic. h for this. ... ;t . ;t . CApitol 7-3222 "" . ~ .l\f. Freundlich SAN FJl4NCISC0 ..... -•• 350 .Fremont St. ., . ;4e· 1 1? • EXbrook 7·5600 sEA'r.TLB .............. ! .l505 - · lit Ave. MA.In 3-0088 wiLMINGTO!'>· ........... 505 Marine Ave. , TEr.minaT t-8538 i _. ~ "t. . ,i Protests--Closing USPHS · Hospital -. 3-Man G._lley .. Wins Praise· ·ToI th~called ·Editor: yesterday · to give I had regarding · To the Editor: information ALPENA .......... , ...... . . 12'1 River St. the closing of this hospital ·.Jt is with pride and appre. ELmwood 4-3616 BUFFALO. NY .............. 914 Main St. <Manhattan Beach) on .June 15, cialion that we, tlie crew of the GRant 2728 1960. It was- qµite a shock .t~ SS Eagle ·Traveler, take this CLEVJCL.AN'D •• ·••• ·• ••• ••• 1420 W. 15 St. most of the patients l\nd tlie opportunity to express o'u r . MAill 1-0147 DVLtJTB ............ 1121 ·w. SUPeri11r St. 9taff that currently takes such thanks to Tom Bolton, who . is Phone: Randolph 2-4110 go~ care Of US, - . , our steward and chi.e l cook, and FRANKFORT, Jlieh. ....... . PO Box 287 · The doctors and nurses cer.. his two wqr~g partners•.James ELiin 7-ll44l MILWAUKEI: ........ 833 S. Second An. tainly ta~e care of .our needs, Gross, 2nd ~o91' and baker, aµd - BRoadway .1·3039 and we woialdn't .get this if Emil Gomez; 3rd cook, fqr the RIVER ROUGJC .. 10225 W • .Tefft!raon, Ave. transferred to another hospital. wonderlul · Christmas d~qer Mich. Vin,wood 3-4741 ~OU.TB cmCAG0 .......9383 Ewing An. Fatient& who · have this ter- they cooked and served us. · · SAtln&w 1-o733 ' rible disease far fifteen years Our steward's department· is TOLEDO . •••••••••••••••. 120 Summit St. complain that TB patients are four men short, and both th.e . , CBerrJ' 8-2431 greatly '-'esented in hospitals third cook and baker have ,be,e n Canadian District ·even thQugh· it's no~ o~r ·fault raised from · messmen to their' FORT WILLIAM •• : •• ; ... 4o8 Simp90n st. " that we hav~ TB. Most 1hospitals present ratings. Therefore qu,Ite OJltarlo , -PJtone: 3-3221 HALIFAX N.S............ us~ Bollis St. keep TB patients eegregated understandably, we all ex·• Ph11ne 3-$911' · and won't allow them to leave pected to sit down to a some. MONTREAL ...... 834 St. ·.James St. · west their section of the hospital what meager Christmas dinner. • · . , Victor 2-8181 QUEBEC ...••••••••• 4' Sault-au·Matelot The sad ·p art of this ls it can But to our' delight and surprise, ,Quebec LAfontalne 3-1588 on fpr years. these men, after .working all TIIOllOLD.- ontarle . ..... :sa St. Davlcl St. CAnal 7-5212 . As far as my personal case Is night BtJ:-!! day, presented . us TORONTO, Ontario .... ,.. 272 Kinlf St. E . concerned·' it doesn't matter with a. dinner that would ,.have .EM&>lre 4-5719 since I am 66 years old and been the envy of any st~itd· ST. JOHN, NB ••.. 177 Prince Willlam St. ox 2-5431 time ·· is running out;· But we and chef. . ' • • ., • · . VANCquvER, BC . . .•••• • •.. 298 ·Mfln St. . have youn.1 boys here and crip<;>ur men~ .followed . tpaf .~Qt. pied ol'd --men_ with ·many. m- ·'the cen~ra~. . ~~ete11a ~n ° ti.~Y<. MFOW nesses besides TB. · York· headquuters, but .-. ev.i . BALTWORE .•••. U16 Eallt BalUmore St. . ·EAstem 7-3383 It's shameful to transfer then I th,ink ':fieh4d the edgei:ori;' ' HONOLULU .•• . se North Ninitt:i: Bl&hWaJ' the$e patients .half . way across · you because '· •• r • PHone 5-C!.n'7 unlimited, : NEW ORLEANS •••••••. m BleDvllle st. the c0t.intry just because the amount 'o.f served all : · MA&nolla 0404 · NEW YORK •• , ••••••. 130 Greenwich S~ Government can't "afford" to hmds, ~qng 'Yi~ , several , 9if~ ) COrttand 7.7094 pay the gas and ' Ught, bt}l. , ferent klMs of .meats, . vege! i PORTLAND . • •••••••. 1122 NW Eyerett St. . CApltol 3-7297-8 , William Ke~y table· s, two soupsf' tw~ cocktails ' SAN FRANCISCO .•••••• . 240 Second St. and numerous pastries - and ~DOulflas 2-4592 , , • ' 1. t- $ ;t -' candies. · ·., -~ ,. ·< ·,_ SAN PEDRO ............ 298 West '1th St. ' . · TErmtnal ·3.-44115 Seafar,er"Thanks n was amazing tiiat a.•gauey SEAT'l'LE .•••••• , •••• . 2333 Western Ave. (• 1'1Aln, 2-8326 .pp'e.r.i ,·" o~f ··cers force of oqly three meri could Tl have prep1ared so well, so much To the .Editor: food in · such a ·short time. I'd like to give a vote of ' Th~r~ore we sincerely thank thanks to Captain Withmlre' of ·them for a , job . exceRtionally the Beaufegatd,"°(Pan ·Atlantic>, well done and commend them , and hlS 'of~~ers. .. Thanks .,;.~Bfl.1! to ·the rest .ol the. ~ell,!bership (for ~~ on1r,- ~ncl ttr~~ c "" ~ Iha~ _for IJ.~l~g\•t . · ?. ~-Jind good .gift In-.~6. 4 • ' · 1 .. • tl ~i:PJtlllf~r t M ' . . .·J ~ ·L1 ·r:· Great Lakes D·istrict , ' ~. •. go _ .-n beer was 1 • • , Skl L d _.I:,, ,.; ' .. ~ . ,:,'G:.. ~ ,. I.. ,., , r • •.~ J . , ._. · ' 1 ., 1. -{·r 1!1'"1 ~e { , '·' . • 1 · · ,~~ Jf· {' ; • ~ :·~ ; ,. r . ,.. .I i ,. . e ..'.TN t ~ 1 ,~r,. :T!"i · el~ - ' , I i ,.. , "' " '' �1Ul11a17 !9, 1911 SEAFARERS .... . ~ife " Pace Tblr&et.,... l..OC Ort ' A ··very. Slow Boat Jo Haifa 'Mariy ·Chiefs, Few Braves .on Bosun · - Plagued Santa Venetia ( Thb article waa aubmitted to the LOG by Seafarer Jame• ,Purcell.) / ) .. pere at Haifa· and never a dull moment, for ,we have three bosuns on this ship and the gang never knows now whether ' There is a ·famous song about a s~alled "Slow '.Boat .to Chi· they're coming or going. ba." Well the guy who wrote The mate gives one order, the that song must have sailed on bosun another, and finally the this rust bucket because that's skipper, who ls affectionately known as · "Country Store" just what she is . • . rust, rust and more rust. The boys have Brown, because _of his outside · been swinging sledge hamJllers · interests lo Connecticut, gives for 3Q days and have not made a third. He owns ·a liquor store, an antique store, a ·slop. chest a dent in the rust, but they sur~ have accomplished one thing_ ..•· aiid currently is trying to pedThey have broken... every light dle radios, which he is ·promotbulb and ~ fixture · on · the . ship ing- here iD ·Jsrael. · . .. that ·1s within .thirty feet ·of. Bt!t with all the . confusion, Where they are . working. We there is . a brighter sid'e to started ft'om · New York· and it things. We have one of the took us 12 days to get to Galves· finest steward departments ever ton and anothe~ 30 days to get assembled in the. SIU, bar non~. They are: Ralph H. ·Maldonato, chief steward; Enoch ''Buster" Collim, chief cook; Chadei N. Stephens, night cook and baker; and Ruppert E. Jackson, third cook. . Our Christmas menu was really great and the smiles on our faces after the C h r i s t m a s dinner showed that these boys know how to keep a crew happy. Everyone on this ship is gaining weight and waistlines are expanding.. The food committee would . do well to gather some of our steward's menus as reference for otner ships that have food complamts;- It is not · unusual to have three entrees on our daily menus and not a damn thing The washing machine breaks down on schedule: it has no belt on the motor ... just a piece of heavin~ line. An AB has to splice a piece of line twice a week so we can wash our clothes. The skipper has disputed a lot of overtime in the deck department a·nd I think the patrolman who pays off this ship will have his work cut out for him, to say the least. We have a fine bunch in the black gang. from tpe chief rjghi down to the wipC"rs. It seems the only beefs are on th'e deck. Leo Paradis~ is ship's rlelegate and doing a fine job. Tl/Janks to him beefs are IJ,e ing handled splendidly. wasted, as he personally supervises the cooking and serving of each item. · We are glad she's a "feeder," because otherwise it would sure be a miserable ship with everyone wanting to be a "bosun," and work being duplicated at every turn. ''Briqg this forward" We are told one hour, and ''bring it back aft" the next ... reminds of the WP A during the depression. . For some reason we have been having "salt-water coffee." It appears that every other day someone messes up the evaporator primer and bingo a tank of water is salted up. We' sure hope for better luck on the way home• . Pilgrim's Pride SIU ~sHIPsj:.AT SEA ... 1 ' ALCOA PIONEER S~farers ori 'the : Alcoa . Pioneer have_less than 30 ,da~ ~eft to ·~each the 5tiO <lay non-ac6ident' goal and 8' movie proj:e ctQ'r as a safety award. Men are .to re.p ort all things that might be· hazafld& to ship·s delegate Henry Mar.t in. , . EE;t.L. N~'·v".r.Jt.A...,O':R , ST n J.ti J. The "two-pot" . system on the Steel Navigator caused furor. The steward reports he will · rectify this matter promptly'. Members ·are also urged to stop horsing a'r ou(.tf during meal1 h'ours in the messhall : .. if 't hey contiilue only oats, ~ill be sery~~· ,' . '. . : ., win I ,> I~ . ~ r~TE\~~~:..i : ·. - ' ~' '- ~- . '1ntei'~«i-eaq 1r!1a11 :: a bread. Th proolem:. Men · haye .r.eported that loave df' bread' i~t oqt !or nig}Jt lu!lc~e!! ..~~come. atr,tr~' ,liih : liandlmg .and· suggestect tH-t t)le bread be •'si:ictfd for the ~.!Jight . lunches. The·, b+.k er salcf)(J~ie ~ .b~ead was. slicett'· it' would become · hard. Som~~ne ;sugg~.t~d ~c> . '.Wr3.l.' it'fri .a <tamp~. f.Joth, bu~ • .ttie~ ; i~~ · · br~a~ ~I'. - •s~a 1 .~ · I,, Spray' -would . become soggy. . Anoth~r 'solutfon was ·P}lt forward by meeting chairman s. E·. Walsh that saltpeter be added to the bread before· it was ··baked, to keep it soft. Also, the use' o~ wax paper is . being Investigated. ;t; t. ; ~ · STEEL VOYA'.GEB , · DickiDIOD~ sh.i p's delegate on the Steel Voyacer, has a .lot to say about the gangway facilities. in ~eaumont, Texas. '!'he cu.r rent systern, he reports, fs very dangerous, since there isn't more than· three fe~ between the ship and the moving crape do~n ·th~re. He ·suggests a portable gangway when the crane · 's . ip ope.ra:o.~.· ;t. .: ' ..... '. ~ Dave The galley crew of the Alcoa Pilgrim take cn~iinute to pose '. for a .· photo on a run to Brazil. The Seafarers are, from left to right:)immie Simmons;:·3rd .c ook;'M. MaHQni, galley !Jtmfym~n: Chuck ·Kimberly, steward·: Harry Phillips, chi~f cook; chi" Marty Martell, night cook. Photo ,by Tb{'l Wills: ' . sea, a ring • Miin zster e ·e ~ 0 n ' St . I . .ee \ · ova . er .,. .· J ' l::J . TT J' · langµa.g~•. : . '' ' -~ : '.Ui _ ' - ' '. t , ., ,. ' · REV.· .BER1RAM L. ECKERT· · ' · ·' ··· · · ~~~lf~Y , )~T Ev.ANG~!' · I 1 y . 1. .1..ome ' .. ' ''Go ye J,nto all .the· world ·and preach tpe 9()spel, ; • ·• •. even unto the end of th•.· world" Lo, I am _ with you alway, thi'_?~ing. ~evera~~#.s(),verboard , and usin,g fo.ul u · "' ORION STAR · - Slop ' c~t ,prices ,a,board the Orlon Star are astronomic-al, and as lf that isn't C!nougb~ the . chief engjneer· is using "G.e stap.o methods," entering 'unlicensed personnel's rooms . withpui permission from . the Ml!ster. ·, THiii" jqker is -. M .S LOG A RH.YT.HM. I '"11 ..I. 0 • ea Georg.e ; R.,Cullen I know it not the way . of thee For thou art lost and thou art free Your tides may roar as year.s· go bJI . · With swell as big as ships to sea Or r-ipple to a perfect glo·w ' Like melting white caps in th• snow , l\s sailors '<!ome and sailors ' flO They leave with JIOU their . thoughts: . ·But as I go' I :'ke.'ep it thee . ., , .l4. m~mory 9f f!lti !tome, to·.sea i. , '. • ~eproduction shows calling card of Rev. Bertram L Eckert, a .ber of th~ ~rew a .b.oard . the · Steel Voyager. . mem- Sword Knot Chef · ·. -.The crew.of the Steel Voyager was loo~g at LPG .r.e cently and came across a :picture bf - ~ Seafarer. .who has become a· - ;minister .. "We· are · very happy about · this," they "repor ted·, '"for it ,shows ev~ryo_ne tha~ i ' . ·. ; .' . ' 1seamen ' are at h~art ' "good ~hip'~ librari.a~. "We f~el ~~ha~ since ' ,, , . ' '• ·, . I ' ~he Other minister gQt a write Up. men.- · · · · , , · . ·we might do "something similar Abo~rd . the .Voyager, they for our. man. He do~sn't know I . ~at ~we are -writb,i g about him and ·~e'vt! told him ~ot~l~-~ ~f it." . _ ; It is ~~own that 1.u~ ~s "married and his wife lives in New Orleans, and that he is a shipboard sailor . who seldom leaves the ship fo.r any reason. ," He's stopped lots of drinkIng on this ·ship by giving ·us the holy hell about it,". one. Seafarer , . ra~io pro~rJUD .ft:!.;· · writes. :' . ..Alf~I!la, -~~u.tl~ l ,· i .• .., .. · ; Tlie ship is lo the Fei:sia,n G~lf . ..... . · \· . ~hat, ., ls.o . , . tf.; , ~·· :" C.~- . ;,· r>~ht ~~~an~ has nb . b~els, so !ar., , . _ . , .. as~ .. e~~ ~~ .I, \I ,. ' ' .. . Nqt_ too ..hat 91: , too ~cold .. . ... JUSt ' .. . ' . r . 1. 011t ~e.'f~ · jooli ~Unto~: ab9u,t .P.erfect . w_~¥P'~t !l!J,} ..h,t;.Ji~. . : . ~u9~sto osto, C~!~f: .. ego~· ,;_ ma · . n· ·addition to his regu- They, expect to be in .New Yor,k the . ab·oard t~e Swor<I Knot. lar job bas taken· over the job of fir t wee~ in M~r~IL . ·Ph'ofo by ~· R. Coumas. have someone to feel . ' tfle! s a m e . about. · since he :Is a fully ·licensed Baptist mfnister. His name is Rev. Bertram L.· Eckert. At one time he had "his {· own .' . 'c '• ' ; . '' ' �SE.4P.4REll& Pue Fomteea PENN VOYAGE~ "Pen~ ltlljlplngf. Nov. 27-Chalrman, Jl99s Jeffers; 59c· retary, Bob Holt. One man· in engine department was logged. Main deck soutUebutt not operating again. WIJ,1>see patroljnan concerning the Issuance of US currency. Vote of thanks for the steward department. Nov. 29-Chalrman, Harry Dldd.lebock; Secretary, Robert Holt. Attempting to get Spanish money in· stead of traveler"& checks. Vote of tha9ks for . dJ?liclous Thanksgiving Dinner. Request" was made ', ·to coi;i· ' serve water. Would like to have a light rigged to washing ~achine. Will · try fo repair scuttlebutt or have it done in Spain. DEL SOL CMlsslsslppll, Dec . . 24Chalrman, Leonard Gardemal; Secre-. tary, . RamOn • lrlzarry. •Brother Leonard J. Gardemal elected by ';ICclamati~n as Digest· Of SIU Stiip Mee~i~g~I , money - draws. - Sl3 In treasury. Sent • letter .to ·negotiating coinnllttee regarding shilling and hauling vessel. Slopchest prices seem high and chest ts .bad.ly-stacked. Wjl], consult wit!:! · pat~olqian ,about doctor aboard on payoff day. DEL SUD (Mississippi), Dec. 13Chalrman, John Homen; Secretary, Anthony Novak. Ship's fund 142: movie fund, 1131. S170 expended on hospitalized and repatriated seaman. A Report From The Hulk Leader, I . ALCOA PIONEER <Alcoa>. Dec. 12Cllalrman, C. J. Quint; Secretary, E. canonlzado. All okay aboard\, &lµp. Captain passed wor~ ., that_. ·ship )las ~ IQSs than 30 ·day$ to reach the 500-day po1iat to get movie projector ,for safety awards. Men - urged to report to ships' delegate ·anything they con· sider to be a hazard to the ship. Election for new, ship"s delegate . . The retiring spip's delega_te thanks crew for good cooperation. Crew gave vote · of thanks to Brother George Maloney for outstanding performance · in ex· ecuting his duties as ship's delegate. A job well done. Vote of ·thanks to steward department for 'Job well acme. Crew agreed to contribute 13.50 each on next two draws to cover cost , of television set. --- ·I --.- .. -----· . ' l. ''."' r~ 1J ": I I .. NORTHWESTERN · VICTORY <VIC• tory Carriers>, · Dec. 13-Chalrman, Fred Bruener; Secretary, Norman Mendelson. S8 In ship's fund. Wash· Ing machine needs repl)lring or re· placing with new one. Need Ice trays for refrigeratoi;. ~TEEL AD~IRAL .<lsthmll!n>. Dec•. 7 - Chairman, S. A, Smith; Secretary, ' ship's delegate. Request made that · J. IE. Easterling. S14.32 in ship's fund. all cups be returned to pant.ry so Crewmembers given all Information that supply will last throughout · voy- av,ailable on revision of present con· age.. It ili · requested that electricians . stitulion. 'be ·notified regarding repairs tn fans. Cllr~ must be used In operation of WINTER HILL (Cities Service>, Dec. fans because there are · no spare pa~ts tO-Chalrman, J. McKenven; Secreavailable for repairs. ~ toiry, L. Melanson: Everything running smoothly. · Dl.JCusslon on cutting of ALCOA POLARIS <Alcoa), Jan. 1-. meats. Also about dram be~-JlxedChairman, B. B. Butler; Secretary, J . .. under coffee urn. ~ · Sowden. Suggestion was ·made that . each man donate one dollar to ship's TRANSEASTERN <Tak), Dec. 3 treasury. Present fund Is $14.90. One · Chairman, R. Braav; Sicritiry, T. R. man missed ship in San Juan. Com· Price. Letter sent to headquarters pany agent notified to contact Union regarding men missing ship. · Crew· and find out what happened to · this members to . change linen item for member. One member ill and had to item. Ship sailing one man short. lea \•e ship. / Steward department to be commended for fine Thanksgiving dinner served. ALCOA CAVALIER (AlcH>. Jan. 3 Thanks to crew for fine cooperation -Chairman, Billy G. 4..asslter; Secre- with all delegates. c 'rewmembers are tary, f. L. Bartlett. Suggestion was requested to briri'g cots ·off deck when made by Floyd Crumpler for the not using them. Allowance o~ coffee 1 ship's delegate to draw up a letter to on ·ship is 7 lbs.. this is not enough, the negotiating committee requesting should be close to lO·CI lbs.· Discus· a two hour minimum on a call out sion regarding attire to be worn on between 5 PM and 8 AM. Commitfee ship by messman. Union• to be con· to request a 30·minute readiness pe· tacted concerning ship running short riod before turning to. J:l{o beefs. of cash for draws. Sltip'.s delegate is trying to obtain a ~ Jibrar;r and some . OT sheets. INTEROc;EAN (lnter:oceanl, pee. 1. . . -Chairman, S. E. Walsh; Secretary, ... MARORE . (Mb ri/eh>; t i~n. _7;chalr· L. V. Geraghty. Laundry room is ·On • ·man;. H. Shepeta; Secretary; M. Black. the repair list for chipping and pan:i,t· ; O,ne man' :walked 'otJ' of ship without in"g. Effort will be made to have \ . notice 1n Baltimore. :Sailed short a galley painted. Request that all _$ai:· i machinist. IC timer for the washing bage be dumped overboard aft, weath· ' machine cannot be obtained, the er permitting. Motion made that crew money will go into the ship"s fund. pantry be cleaned and pl:'oper drain,· Delegates and steward will see patrol· age be Installed as this has been a man about the shortage of food. Pan· source of annoyance for some time a1 try is short of preserves ,tea bags and well as creating unsan!tary condition. cocoa. Screen door leading into passageway1 lire to· be repaired. Vote of thanks to , : EAGLE TRAVELER .<Sea Transport>. steward departµient. ~.llequest new · Dec~ 26.-Chalrman,' Carl Johnson; Sec- linen aboard. · • J • ' ; retary, Jlin · Morsari. ·Present ·manning ' scaie per agf.eem.erit · :j.s".- iijadj!quate. FEL TORE <Marven), Dec: 13-Chalr, ... There Is a .shortage ~ of. : men in tbe man, .Roy. E. J11nes; Secretary~ John ~ ~Dftit'(e - anfl · deck ~epll!t!ni;nfa; >Purser · Puluckovlth. One · man missed 1hlp. t ~o. ~ake :slop . chest re~11rds avl!ilable Advised members to put in for de· : to,. a three-man committee ·any time. layed sailing. previous trip. New J!.· ;; '\'ote.:uf thanks to our galley force for )?rary requested. f io~ry~lous Christmas. dinner .. · $20 In !" ~ :· . f ~hiJi's fund. Few hours• disputed OT • . :: SEATRAIN .SAVANNAH, CS,eafr~ln), 1 >.. -e. ~~ ~· •. ;. ~ • • • ·Oct. ~O-Chalrma'n, A. Arncild; Secre- · f ~ F¥~ TQRE <Marven>, ~Jan !. 3-Chalr· tary, · T. Dunn.• , Ship's fund Sl9.3Q. t mJ1n,:. ~; -. E. Jones; Secretary, J. A. Coca Cola not dell~red in Edgewater T rcitta:· iNo';Iiqfs1-a'lll!frlo• disputed OT. -will try again in Sa,vannah. Refer E'ierythlng funning smoothly. C_rew all beefs to delegates. Steward re· requests more-iced' tea and · other cold fuses to let chief cook rlde ship bac~ • • drinks at ·. dinner ~ill\e. , Suggestion to NY. Glass pane to be replacefi l,n · was made ihat members ' try to muffle messhijll. r Discuss.~op . of. tqrpqvp li:D noise 'when using W'a~hing machine. stewaril~ e•tj r ~J,e,wat4 t firf«! · . lJ!ef Need new ice box for PO mes~. cook. .. / 1 ~ s. • 1. , --! ~ .,. • , • £0G ALCOA POLARIS <Alcoa), Dec. 12ORION STAR . <Orlon), Oct • . 11 Chairman, ·W . Messenger; Secretary, Chairman, B. Granberg; Secretary, A. P. Miranda. No beefs. All repairs Arellano. _ Campl;ilnt about high slopwill be taken care of. All hands put chest prices and Gestapo methods in "mi- delayed sailing; $14.50 on 'hand. chief engineer is using_~ntering µnil• Request cre'\lfmempei:s to :throw soiled · censed personnel's room without -per. linen to . side <?.f l;id<ler, nqt. ~t ~he , mission . .Beverages b~inf ~h!own over Coo~ of lad.d~r. !te~ucst ~~at : l[mon ,sid!!. r ou> langual:e being used a_gainst r· ' contract c.aU ...f(jt • air-eondihontng OD · employees lri ' erigirie dept. 50 hoiJ.rS I ,a}I, S~U,·c,on~raetll~ rS~iP!I··.' . ; •. disputed OT. Reports accepted. Turn • , • _ ,ore. ;washin~. machine af~er , use. ~of· 1 ALCO~, PURITAN <Alcoa>; Dec. 12 fee . not u11. to par> Beef a}?out tan11• , .,.,.Nearly' everything running smooth'· " new ohe.s · h i' •officers' 'quarterS:-Old. ' .See .. p~tr111¥na., about confusion on , ·ones- pi i:re.~s· quarter~ ,' ·, . - · ~ 1 .'. ' I • J • 'r . I / Ventilat.ors were built when the Bulk Leader converted ·to a bulk carrier, but the crew's quarters have none, so the men have a hard - time sleeping· in wc:irm climates. These fongshoremen are foad-ing the truck with 200-pound sacks of grain which they carry on their shoulders up the planks • to the truck. Snake shows are popular tn Bombay. The snake-handlers there seem to be fe(lrless. ! • . . . . t This deleg~tton. fro~ :the fndian , Seafarers Union 'visited the Bulk ·• '. Leader at Bombay. Jerry Wu, AB, is at the extrdme left. Sea· farers contributed some $30 to 4 the Indian Union. Photos by William Calef.a to. - • I �,_._Dl7 . _ _._ .. ,. .,~ --~------.....;, u . a_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _;s E.~ p .4 l.l ER s c L0 Libertys Free To Tra~sfer· .·Wifhout'" Replacement Vessel <Continued from page 3) US tra_mpship Is surplus or aid cargoes under the 50-50 law. Tqe credit difficulties confronting US tramp operators indicate the seriousness of . their position. This week, overseas press reThe · deat~ of the following· Seafarer•· have be~n reported to the ·ports told bow three American vessels were seh:.e d. tn foreign port:s . $eq.fare.r• Welfare Plan: . ·' "'l . . ,_ - : : ~d lVana1', Jr., -55: A memSalvdore G~ ZaPDnlth. ff: Broth· -~; i~ 1the JJtewa~~ . depa~~ent • ,e'F :ZammitJ.i, wh~ first shipped wit~ ., · · ' 11"~ 195~, Brotli- ( ' •' , ~he SIU as· a er~~rsaw P•l!S~<l .: ~ steward in · 19®, ~wa}' ·In New Qi;-~ · . , dle,d of oatur.a'l ~.- La. , ia$\' : {cad.see ·:tast .J>e!l . ) J;?~~mber · 1, ~ cemb~ 6 at the heart failure. ' He " ' US,PHS, · · Staten • ' • 'I o,. ' , a s-4 Island, NY. H~ is survived by a .,, daughter. Buri.a l was at sea, ac-: · , . , . ;~rai1,1g · to ~ _b is ts "survived by nephew. Buri a.I W'1.S at Green- . , .t.;: .\; • . : • . '\t.;. .. ~pod Ceme~ery, /j/ ~'\\'. (>rleans, La.; - ; ··· w'.• _.if·~ ~~~~~~~ :.,· . Iias~ reques~. ! ~:i ·, '.·.. . ~ - : .! ! ;WflJiam . t .. .t . . i. , "' 9; ·uaveun 5 Brot~er · Hav~ die~{ of b~nchial pneu- · De~ember .· monla · it, ' 1959, at the 1 . U~S PH S, ~ e w ." , Orleans; ~a ~.,~~· · . .. . -": ' .had ·' been i w.it.h ! ,. " ·· " ' the "st~wAJ,'d :--ae..; ; ~ ~ . .• · ' . '. . . '.I . :'* : , \#~i-~ Jp~. ~; :Partmept ' o~ { flie. : ~ ~'il . e cbDf~~ w!fe at 44 f.i .SIU since 19551_, S?f e Park, Chicigo 1$:' Ill. . Survived by bis ·. ~ ·Gustav w~l&er Bechert wife, he was laid . . :Anyone . }Qlowrng .. the where- t~ rest at Pine-. . .fi\)outs oL~Q~,, ~bov(f r~med, pleas~ ~e~t Cemeteq·, i~ : his homet~~n cbnta~.r his ~.tepsoh "™atthew w. ~. ~a~~sott~ ~ra . . ~ , , .,~ !. ~wls;: ~108 PopJ,ar , • ' ~ve st.,Bal.I ' ~ •· · · · ~ · : · 1 • : • : • · · . ., t . • .' ~.-.,_""!.-.,-. . ·•..•,•.lilo!-•,"'..~.-.~iii-..,.•• . tihiore~,,6 11\fd. 1 ~ • . • li: . '. d' ' ' ~ . . :$~t ~ri touch w~~i ~rs. Le~is W ~ . s.~t~.t RIY,"~~a~t :Bi:oad Str eet,,. . . 'l ,. .' ' ··.~ ~ ·: con:ia~t.Ship·~.·del~~~ ·l.!.'. Cianibo~~; . :. . "' ~ · ~· "Victo~ :c~'J$~U. J!a11,; S~n ' lbf~~(ont is sought d wa:.. · . ::..t r I ·!~r tlV~~.;~ !f'iv,,.Ff~ ~~1. _ . L ~ ... v · " l.tft . Tiommt _ . Yh~~ it~h . '~ltclhPaeld ' ~ n ~uc w "~~ . • ~r o· or , ·) t t t ¢. t t Lanlse Lee Laftoon, born Novem- , Sylvia c. Duet, born December ber 27, 1959, to_Seafarer !llld Mrs. 30, 1959, to . Seaferer and Mrs. William H. Laffoon, Seattle, Wash. Maurice C. Duet, M~teinie, La. .. ..... ... t t t ~ ~ ~ Joseph Bernard Moye, born Octoher 14, 1959, to Seafarer and Mrs. Bernard M. Moye, New Orleans, La. Colleen Ann Phelps, "born December 4, 1959, to Seafarer and Mrs. Milt~n. J. Pl}.~lps, Met~irie, ~a. . · 'o ·l.'.IRECT. vo·1-cE ..' . · ·. -1·.~~a ,: RoA·oCAsr' · ' . - ..., . ! · ·: :· ~~ ~ll-~P,m~, ·~~a'fii'~~1 9klli. : Freclerle~ 1. Smith - .. · ,~ ' · : . ·· I ·' · ·: · · • '" I I TO "SH.IPS IN ATLANTIC EUR,OPEAN AND SOUTH AMERIC~N . ~WATERS . · .t · ' : ~ "i . . .. : . i~: ,. H , · ;. ~· ~ ~ Jose Eduardo Wiscovitch, born Dec~IQbar 9, 195~, to .Se~arer md Mrs; Jose · Wiscovitch, Maunaho, • of South America, South Atlantic and East Coast of United : States.. . . , t :. · • .; . . ., •, i '•' q-:'" , Witeleu r.'. · · ·" · · PR. . · Broad~as(s'. "Continue· ••• · · · .. - · . E\.eiy sun4ay. 191S GMT <a:15 PM EST WC0-13020 KCsSundat1> . '- .. Europe and North America .. . WC0-16908.8 KCs .East Coast South America · .,. · J; · •. · ' · ·· · ' . ". '. ·. ': . ; ( Scientists have discovered another' ·undersea island-this time perhaps the largest similar find to date.-' Located in the South Atlantic Ocean some 550 miles west of ihe .Cape· of (;ood ·Hope, it rises 15,980 feet ..frorn the ocean's bot_t~. it was a~ounc;ed .by a team of Columb!a University geologists. .. . ;: ~ t ~ : • I The . island ts 35 miles wide at its ' base and five miles wide at its top. Its' hjghest point is about 20 fathoms.. befow ~e surface of the U:n•~.-. , ocean, it was reported'. . , , 'd ~· j A re~mde~Jr~m srn~ KeadGe<>logists . theorize· that 'the fsland· was.'· above tr1e surface . dur- . qu~rters ~caut~~ all Se~t~rers ing the last glacial period-some leaving their ships to contaet halJ in ample time to allow 8,000 to 10,000 years ago, but that the the U;,!on to diE . .,.ch a repl. . ·melting glaciai ice has since raised ment .. Fajlure to give-notice bethe level of.the ocean, submerging fore paying o,f~ may cause a de, . . th~ formatic>n. layed saUing,'" force .the. sliip to ·i 'l'.h~'c.o.Y~ _was Jl!l~de ~ ,.~Qut: 'S8ff shoit . f . the manning,i .reree w•ks :p~~ ;. b~ t e•, se1in.ti~~" qui~~me6ts ,an~ ~eedlessly make boaf ~ the ~ ri g· s i~~ ~M}a..: . the. work- tougher ~§Ji°: - your ship· en-ro'Jife ·: .,tes. ·. ; · ··, from BraziL . · ·. · · ' • KCs .. West Coast South ~erfca Every Monday, 0315 GMT (10:15 PM' EST SiLnda11> WMtf 81·111>37.S i i :·[ ~ N~rthwe!I ~aciftc . . .- . :I·} I :c~ntkb~_:t~.1~Sl~9; .Johm.~1$. ~ .:·: ;.j '- -MiRIJ.IME TRADES D PARJMENJ., / ' J ~htch~was J 85& Duntiar st, Mobile, 'Ala. · ' · 1 . ~~ ... ':. ~ "' ~. !"" • -· ' • 1 , · · \ •. . ~ : • • limited to its usefulness orily up to the line of sigbt from the transmitting antenna, that is, the horizon line. In the future, when the new radar is fully established, the range of its usefulness will be ' increased greatly and ships will, no matter what the weather conditions, be able to get an exact fix from a shoreside radar station no matter where•the ship might be at sea. Project Madre is· the brainchild of the Director of Research at the Naval Research Laboratory, Dr . . . Robert M. Page. Qu~ing S'!J'~ WMM 25·15607 · KC. • ' Underwater Island Found W.~0~22407 Australia <\:. rex. : ' i. ~ ~~ . '~': ·' •' - · ·· · . · . E)t~n SUNDAY, , ll~'O GMT (IJ:JCJ EST SuncfarJ , t Stephen Douglas Sheldrake, born January 3, 1960, to Seafare-r and Mrs. -Peter D. Sheldrake, Houston, :o · . . <\:. 19: ....... WF~,~ }sSsO KC. Ships· iri Gulf :of Mexico, Carib-'.)' . ' ' bean,. ' West " .Coast of South; { ·;.i ~erlca, West Coast qf Mexico ,: ·~ ' and l:JS East Coast. . '" :. 1 .. ·t MTD ",:T_HE··. VOIC.E: f THE ·,· ·_:. . Get ilY.touch with your family as · soon as possible. ~ ,, 1 · .·• " James B. - Dye\95 i Call or Writ~ your wife . as . soon " as possi~le. Phone: Hunter 2-5293 ' or , w.H-te . to· h~r.: Jlt 1 4024 Monro.e ' . : Stieet; ~ew Or_le~J!S• · ·Joseph Kamlenald .. He ls hospitalized in Yokohama and~ean be ·r eached c/o SS Ocean Debof.a.h. . ••· Jack Lakwtk . · \' Contact Mary, c/o..Mx;s. J. Felde"r, . . ' IGL 5;()_4~~· !- ~~Pi ~~ortan~-! . i : • 1 , ~ : . Dennis Lee-'Raymond, born December 1959, to Seafarer and Mrs. David L. Raymond, Baltimore, Md . . ~ · . ... <\:. .. . Charles O. LynsltY . WFK-95, 15700 KCs Ships in . Mediterr.anean area, Telephone home immediately: North Atlantic, European and ~nt._ - .. ':_ ". :I -.. ~. . ; · 1 • • , • ~ U~' East Coait. ~ '·EsJ»en· t' > ·~et . . I : ·. ' . • - '. , .¥.Our g_ear Ji ~lni held at: ihe ' ~ ,_ ;· ; ,' . • . . , ' ~· . l I • • ,. . ' '. 1. · • Vnl 'hallinNewYor~.; -. , 1 • 1·" ;;« · -~. .. · · t: :· ; ,. ~wimam R. n~on . , . 1. ; ; • ~ · :6'.•~nw~ile, ,~to ; fRo.ul'.'~-Th~.;. ~1orld · · ·tfbptact ,·S.~~· '1 Fr t~er;,' -4()j 0 '. The Navy's : astounding new brea.kthrough in radar technology, • ~ ~ · ~ which enables it · to "b~nd" a - Ramona Lane Fruge, born De- . rada·r beam over Jhe horizon and cember 29, 1959, to Seafarer and detect moving objects up to · 2,600 :Mrs. Adelin Fruge, Houston, Tex. miles away, will be of considert t ";\:. ' · able value to the maritime indusLouis Allen; Ham~, porn try also . O~t.ober , 7, 1959, to ,Seafarer and The new system, called "Project Mrs. William · Hampson, Opalocka, Madre," will allow ships to deterFla. ' · '. '. · ~ . mine their position .with an accu' · ·• ~ t i.\:; · racy hitherto · unobtainable ·by ... ";\:. · . r. ., . f . Jose~li ;Louis Prokopuk, born December 12, 1959, to Seafarer and · Mrs. Peter · Prokopuk, Houston, Tex. • 1 f • . Radar ~sees' 2600 M•II es Lynn MitChell, born No- radar before. Before this . new vcmber 27, ·.1959, to . Seafarer and radar was developed radar was Mrs .. William Mitchell, Port Char' lotte, Fla. WFK:39~ '19850 KC• Ships'. In .Caribbean, East Coast :, • (.;ontacf Neu·;...- 4,l:llson -.at 206 ·! W9odlawn · Road, .· N"pitiSt~wn,. Pa• 'V~~- J1rgent. · . ;'.° i .. , I you.r Tfather. · -.SIU _BABY. ~ AR-'lVALS . .;. · f°, B~ce .Kt!llfi . Pi . ,· -l'i~ro -.:;, " . · ·-- ln · •. 1 get them home. Maritime's decision . to end the ship replacement requirement on all transfe.cs signals the imminent end of the American tramp fleet, due to the Government's unwilling. ness to invest in stability for the merchant . marine. The limited ., funds for shippink in the current budget makes it clear that ship aid cutbacks mean an American mer· chant marine of a few large subsidized companies and no small operators at all. . Ironically, the ruling comes at a time when the tramp freight mar"' . ,. . . ket is improving and rates are go·All of the following SIU families have received a $200 maternit11 ing up after a bad year in 1959. benetlt plua a $25 bond from the Union '" the ba~··· name: This applies even to the foreignMaril Comellu·AIUBOn, born DeEdwardo Re7 Qpnlco, born No- flag Libertys, which are sharing cember 18, 195D, to Seafarer and vember 19, 1959, to Seafarer and in the general rate upturn. ~.rs. Cornelius J~ Allison, Norris- Mrs. Isabelo B. Quanico, Jamaica, town1 Pa. LI;NY. 1 ·t . ¢. ~ Anne. carHn. born September 3o, Barbara Ann Ackerman, born 1959, tQ Seafarer and Mrs. Mi_chael December 16, 1959, to Seafarer and . _ J. Carlin, New York City. Mrs. Arnold ~ckerman, Bronx, NY. SU-ND AY :· ,: · . · ·, 1 ' C.i)ttlbt Ronald ti~Jm ~are of the : . Sttf hall itt: New £f.qrk: , . t · . i , ~ t t \ :· · Frad ~abette :I' . : ·Get touch with~ Thelma Wis~ at Post Office Box 95, Nage H'.ead, ·North Carolina, concern'ing your in-cpme tax return~. , .. Henry G. Leiby · . ·· ~ . Anyone kno'wing the whereabouts ·oJ th' ~b.oye-named person, last · ;- . . · ;: · ." . JQio~{ address l'.•D· Wi P.ortage Dr., ' . '. ; Cul($J>ga .. Falls,~ Ohictq s asied to ·:.:.ra ~! . - 1,~./1~ , n~ C¥ .:: '. Mi!lyme...- NY ~~ The · ~atter ~s' ~.r~e.n~ , ,, :· • ~ ~ ' , -Ron C~r:.oway to· cover financial claims against the operatori. This development left two creWs stranded in Egypt and one In France. The ships are the Rockland and Interocean, seized by Egyptian authorities, and the Wang Importer, held in France. Arrangements are being made to repatriate the crews and . !•-•_ ________,_____ms ..ri "E;'. ay· I i :~ " . Kelly -: ~ ·, {:.:r:, ·Jhe~O:d;. ni~bi· > Pase Fifte.m I : fd so~uf)biC~-' Nd.t1fy -· .b �·Ne_ W,MOritime Budget. Freezes Ou,. Most ·c o's wASHINGTON-Hopes of unsubsidized ste~mship companies for any substantial Gov.. ernment ·as~istan.ce this year have been dashed by President Eisenhower's budget proposals: The budget would -set a limit 0£ 2,190 voyages under operating subsidY., barring_ :virtually .. ' . . every applicant on the deep., . . would be $150 million. That~s ac- years. At present, the operators sea runs. - tually less than the $.128 millio!l . are suppo..sed to replace ~eir ships At present there. are 1,975 plus a $22 million supplemental ap- at 2!) year int~rvals~ vayages subsidized. The budget proposal would cover a total of 2,190 voyages. However, Maritime has approved applications for 50 voyages on the Lakes alone and at least 25 more have been rese~vesI for new operators on the Lakes. That would leave· a maximum of 140 voyages ayailable for five subsidy applicants-Isbrandtsen, Wa. ·terman, .JS'thrnian, States · Marine and' Prudentil!l-to say nothing of existing subsidi~ed companies who are seeking more trade route coverage . . . Actually, if all 't he applicants were accnmmodated on ·all the voyages they asked for, it would -require a total ·of "' abou.t 2,700 voyages, a:most a third more than the budget provid~s for. Waterman, for example, has applied for 144 voyages and States Marine for 168. In effect then, if these companies meet all the requirements for a subs'. dy, the Maritime Administration will be ·u nable to sign subsidy . cont racts with them for lack of fun!,ls. · . This would leave the American merchant marine in its existing status of having a small group of · ' · co,mp.anies receiving all the benefits of a subsid;;r and the rest of the nation's merchant fleet on the outs:de looking in.. . Underscoring the determination of the Administration to block -any expansion of the subsidy program, Mari.time has ~equested almost exactly the same amounts as were voted last year for this purpose. The consrruction .subsidies would be limited to 14 new ships, the same as in the current year, and $129 .million. Operating subsidies .. .. .Mates Ok.ay Hew ·R_ules - On Shipping . New• shipping rules for Masters, Mates & Pilots Local 88 wet1t into effect this week ·followihg membership r atification in 'a 90-day secret ballot referendum. At th~ same time, secret mail balloting to fi~l 15 union posts is still continuing, an'd will end February 21. Fifty-four candidates ..at;e competing for tlie 15 offices at stake. Both the election and .the establislime.n t . of new shipping rules are part of a . genera) ·reorganization of Local 88 affairs. The local has been operated -under trusteeship and court superVIsion. for" almost two years: · Eull local autonomy ls expeded to be restored once the election is complettd. , A total of 49 sepa::~tt: proposals were '.a pprove'll by' the :memlJership in adopfiii·g. the rules .,governing joQ plac'e ments" and hiril'.lg. propriation provided for the current fiscal year. . Once again, the ~resident hinted that he would like to see · subsidized vessels' life extended to 25 · He also called for · an end to th~ 3~ .Pe.rcent inter~st rate .on Gover~ent loans for .ship cons~~c­ tion, which would result l,n an fn.:. crease in the costs of shipbuilding. � 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 29, 1960 Description An account of the resource Headlines: OK TRANSFER OF LIBERTY TRAMP FLEET CANADIAN SIU AIDS STRANDED RUNAWAY SHIP TB PATIENTS HIT HOSPITAL CLOSING US HELPS BLACKLIST OWN SHIPS PUERTO RICO DOCK UNIONS JOIN; MERGER COMPLETED TRAMP FLEET MARKED FOR AX DEFENSE AGENCY PREPARES PROBE ON OIL IMPORTS WORLD TRAMPING PAYOFF MESS ALMOST CLEARED UP RAP RAIL RATE JUGGLING AT WEST COAST HEARING CRASH SKIPPER BEACHED BY CG SIU SAFETY PLAN URGES CHECK ON FROST HAZARDS US PROMISES CLOSE LOOK ON BIG BIZ TAX RETURNS NEW MARITIME BUDGET FREEZES OUT MOST CO’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 01/29/1960 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. XXII, No. 3  1960 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/d04e08b379cd7f09e1166aece3e31812.PDF cdb585b0076537f2153ae9eb15fe958e PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gidf District, Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. IX. SOLIDLY WITH THEIR UNION 2 SlU Ships Crash; 1 Man Is Injured Two SIU freighters were vic­ tims of the heavy fog shrouding Mobile Bay last Sunday morn­ ing, when the Waterman Steam­ ship Corporation's SS Abraham Claik struck the SS Alcoa Plant- or amidships, tearing a four-foot wide hole in the vessel's side from the deckhouse to a point below the waterline. One Seafarer was hurt and at least six others narrowly escaped injury when the Clark's bow stove in a large section of the deckhouse in which the messroom is located. The men were drink­ ing coffee at the time of the col­ lision. COMPTON HURT The injured man is Howard Compton, 25, a Messman, of Crichton, Ala. Brother Compton was removed to the Marine Hos­ pital when the Planter docked early Sunday afternoon. Following the crash, fire broke out almost immediately up for­ ward in the Clark's oil-filled storm tank. With her bow partly split open by the impact, a strong northeasterly wind quickly trans­ formed the tank into a roaring inferno. The Waterman crew fought the llames for three hours before get­ ting them under control. The fire was extinguished as the vessel pulled into her berth at Pier C, State Docks. None of the Clark's general cargo was damaged by the collision or fire. Fire also broke out on the Alcoa Planter, when flames •jumped from the Clark and ig­ nited wooden partitions in the Planter's cargo hold. The fire was put down quickly by the crew. The Clark nosed into the Plant­ er as the latter vessel was lying aground at Beacon 30, about nine miles from Mobile. BAD STEERING GEAR The crash was attributed to the Clark's faulty steering mechan­ ism by her master, Capt. Ralph Smith. Smith said; "When the Alcoa Planter loom­ ed ahead in the fog I turned the wheel hard to the right, but there was no reaction. We were pro­ ceeding at slow speed at the time." He added that he ordered fullspeed astern in the engine room a moment before the collision. Apparatus from two Mobile fire-fighting companies wei-e at the State Docks when the vessels pulled in. It was the second collision in three days for the Abraham (Continued on Pege }) No. 1 NEW YORK. N. Y„ FRIDAY. JANUARY 3. 1947 Aside from the men on the picketline, here aro the striking cab drivers in Tampa, meeting to plan further strategy. Standing ed the left, wearing a white shirt, is Sonny Simmons, SIU Tcunpa Agent. The SIU has pledged full support to the strikers, and has already assisted as much as possible. Tampa City Heads Help Company Against Striking AFL Teamsters By SONNY SIMMONS TAMPA—This town is a nor­ mally colorful city of 250,000 peo­ ple—a town that has grown ter­ rifically during the past six or seven years. Before the start of World War II, Tampa enjoyed a reputation as one of the finest of the Florida resorts. And during the war many fliers and radio technicians were trained at Drew Field which lies very clo.se to the town. Tampa has everything a city needs to make it a good place in which to live, and a fine place in whih to bring up children. There TUGBOAT STRIKE Unless the operators climb down from their high horse before midnight. Saturday, January 4, New York faces another paralysis of the sup­ ply lines into this large met­ ropolis. On that date members of the United Marine Division, Local 333. International Longshoremen's Association, will walk off the job unless their reasonable demands are arbitrated in good faith by the committee representing the tugboat operators. For a story of the develop­ ments to date, and the ar­ rangements made by the union in the event a strike is necessary, please turn to page 5. are wide spacious streets, a pleas­ ant residential district, and the sea right at the front door. Yes, Tampa is a wonderful city most of the time. But right now Tampa is the scene of one of the most vicious attacks ever launch­ ed against the free American la­ bor movement. CAB DRIVERS OUT For about two weeks now the taxi drivers, members of the Teamsters and Chauffeurs Union, AFL, have been on strike for bet­ ter wages and conditions, plus recognition of their Union. Since Florida has a law against the closed shop, the union is asking- merely for an agreement recognizing the union on open shop principles, and providing for wages, seniority, working condi­ tions, and machinery for hand­ ling grievances. It is pretty pitiful when labor has to come, hat in hand, to beg for such small requests. This is one of the prices of an "anti-la­ bor" state. The company has refused to bargain with the union, and has employed goons and thugs to keep the taxis on the streets, and to intimidate the men on strike. Many of the strikers have been beaten up, some seriously, but the police have made no move to ap­ prehend the attackers. Instead, the. newspapers scream daily about the violence of the strikers, and the police and other local officals have played an ac­ tive strike-breaking role. Only recently O. C. Wilson, peacefully picketing, was set up­ on by a number of goons and badly beaten up. While all the new.spapers are keeping feelings at a fever pitch by carrying ar­ ticles about what the police should do in the event of violence by the strikers, this incident was glossed over by police and press. Since more than half of the strikers are returned veterans, and quite a few of them suf­ fered war wounds which would disable them for any difficult or rigorous work, the action of the company, abetted by the local Government, has rigged a Hitler­ like job on these men. NO GAINS The two arbitration sessions held so far have not produced one single gain for the union. On the other hand, the stand taken by (Continued on Pege 3) New Isthmian Meet Called ByTheNLRB ' NEW YORK—Invitations have been extended to the Seafarers International Union, the Nation­ al Maritime Union, and the Isth­ mian Steamship Company to send representatives to an infor­ mal meeting on Wednesday, January 8, at the New York of­ fice of the National Labor Rela­ tions Board. The conference has been arranged by the Field Ex­ aminer, John A. Penneilo. The campaign of silence which the NMU has embarked on re­ garding Isthmian, is still con­ tinuing with not one word ap­ pearing in last week's edition of the Pilot. The many threats by the NMU and the Pilot that they had un­ covered evidences of coUusion between certain SIU representa­ tives and certain Isthmian offi­ cials have been shown ro be idle charges, and it is obvious that the NMU would be pleased to forget the whole matter at this time. BAD TASTE The eagerness with which the NMU has worked to deprive the Isthmian seamen of union repre­ sentation has left a bad taste in the mouth of every seaman and waterfront worker. NMUers have been unable to defend the position adopted by their own union, and have put a lot of pressure on their leaders to withdraw the phony protest so that Isthmian seamen could en­ joy the benefits of SIU contracts and protection. Only the stalling of the NMU has prevented this so far. It is hoped that the conference on Wednesday will find the NMU more willing to see the impend­ ing defeat which it faces, and to agree to having the challenged votes counted. When that hap-' pens. Isthmian too will be SIU. Snug Harbor Trusteos To Take Up SIU Request For Investigation • NEW YORK, January 2—Fur­ ther action on the Seafarers' de­ mands for an SIU two-man com­ mittee to investigate conditions existing at The Sailors' Snug Harbor is now awaiting the next meeting of the Snug Harbor Trustees. In answer to the request, sent last week, SIU Representative Volpian received a letter dated December 31, 1946 from Snug Harbor Governor Howard A. Flynn stating that the SIU re­ quest "will be presented to the next meeting of the Trustees for their consideration." In line with the Snug Harbor Trustees' decision to take this matter up at their next meeting, the SIU is holding up on any further action until the results of the meeting are made known. However, SIU members can rest assured that the action will be in the best interests of the Snug Harbor inmates and of all seamen as a .whole. �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LQG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District SEA P 4 R EM S LOG Friday, January 3, 1947 AFTER ALL/©ENTiEMeN, vw^o's AGAiftmr NATIONAL OBFENSE ? Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 t, 4, 5, HARRY LUNDEBERG ------- President 105 Market Street, San Francisco, Calif. JOHN HAWK ------- Secy-Treas. p. O. Box 25, Station P, New York City Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 Training Strikebreakers Within the next few months, after the Republican Congress takes office, we can look forward to new at­ tempts to put over a Compulsory Military Training Law. Not that the Democrats would not do the same; it's just that the Repubs will now be able to take the play away from the party that has been in power in Washington for close to 14 years. All the howling in the world that the Congress will do, cannot convince any thinking American that compul­ sory military training is necessary for our protection against foreign enemies. The atomic bomb makes any old idea of defense look silly. From now on, men will net win wars, they will merely be killed in them. When Congressmen and businessmen ask for mili' tary training for the young people of the United States, their real idea is to build up a vast anti-labor reservoir that can be used to break strikes and to grind labor down to nothing. That has always been the ambition of the bosses, and with compulsory military training, they have their best chance of making it come true. Soldiers, and those other people who are trained to follow orders without question, are the only ones who can be depended upon to carry out the anti-labor plans of the big-shots who want to extend their power over you, you, and you. Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegate by post> card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital Men Now In The Marine Hospitals You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday—1:30 to 3:30 p. m. (on 5th and 6th floors) Thursday—1:30 to 3:30 p. m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday—1:30 to 3:30 p. m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, All the smug words of the Senators and Represen­ as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging tatives in Washington cannot hide the real purpose of the heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writ­ coming drive to make robots out of the citizens of the ing to them. United States. While they preach preparedness for war, NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL MOSES MORRIS they will be practicing preparedness for the war against J. S. WOOD H. G. DARNELL labor. Before the hostilities in Europe and Asia were over, B. BONIFON JOE GAMBLER soldiers in many southern camps were already being trained S. RIVERA LIONEL ROTHERHAM J. C. GRIFFIN NEPONSIT HOSPITAL in strike breaking techniques: use of billy clubs, tear gas, etc. M. ELTON D. B. BROWNLEE LINDER CLARK EDWARD CUSTER Only the white , light of publicity stopped this move J. FIGUEROA R. M. NOLAN t X A L. L. XEWIS in its tracks. But if the training of our young people in JACINTO NAVARRO BALTIMORE HOSPITAL H. SELBY ipeacetime becomes the law of the land, nothing will be F. BERGLAND H. BURKE ORPHA JOHNSON able to stop the forward march of the anti-labor, fascistic W. QUARLES J. S. CAMPBELL MICHAEL LUCAS CENTRAL MASON big businessmen and their stooges—the men we elect to J. T. EDWARDS THOMAS WADSWORTH KARL PETTERSSON Congress, but who represent only the wealthy and powerful. B. LUFLIN PETER LOPEZ MELVIN COLLINS G. T. McCOMB HARRY WALSH THOMAS J. BAIER As seamen, we see what is up the sleeve of the redE. FERRER JOHN DUDDKO J. P. BROOKS tape artists. They let the cat out of the bag when the R. BLAKE SEBASTIAN AMENTA J. W. DENNIS Maritime Commission stated/that some of the men who will J. R. HENCHEY EMILIO DI PIETRO W. BROCE, Jr. be drafted under the new program should be assigned to FRANCIS O'BRIEN WILLIAM GRAY AAA the merchant marine for training. JAMES DAVIS BRIGHTON HOSPITAL MANUEL ROMERO • H. SWIM In an already overcrowded industry, this has but one STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL E. JOHNSTON X 'X 'X . meaning. If the merchant seamen are forced to fight like E. F. SPEAR E. DUNPHY GALVESTON HOSPITAL dogs for jobs, they may be induced to give up the gains R. G. MOSSELLER G. BONDI W. G. H. BAUSE LONGKEMPT they have made, at such a great cost, over the past few E. MAY W. B. MUIR PAURGASON—SUP E. DELLAMANO years. And pushing men into the industry by means of L. L.. MOODY ALDERHOLDS R. BAASNER compulsory training is one way to bring on this condition. H. BELCHER KING G. VICKERY L. A. CORNWALL MITCHELL The fat boys have tipped us off to what they are AAA C. KOLSTE DOWELL really trying to put over. Now that we have the warning, C. R. POTTER ELLIS ISLAND HOSPITAL DEETRECH let's do our level best to stop them cold. Tf we don't, we D. HUTCHINS i D. MCDONALD SWENSON may be out in the cold instead. j M. J. QUINN J. KOSLUSKYCASTAGNERE—B.C. �Triday. January 3, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Tampa Officials Help Break Taxi Strike ploy union men and non-union"? HITTING A STRIKER DOESN'T HELP men." the city officials has strengthen­ If the union had insisted on the ed the hand of the company, and spokesmen for the company have same stand as that taken by the become increasingly arrogant as company, it is obvious that the press and the petty officials would the strike continues. be howling for the scalps of the The company still has more union members and their lead­ than 50 percent of its scabs on ers. But the press and the offi­ the streets, all with police protec­ cials in Tampa are owned body tion, and now the company main­ and soul by the bosses, and. they tains that there is no strike, and have developed a habit of look­ that union and non-union men ing the other way when it is to will be hired, as is company pol­ the benefit of the companies for icy. them to do so. The union leaders, headed by In the SIU 1946 General Strike, W. E. Sullivan, Teamsters and the Tampa police and press were Chauffeurs Union business agent, a potent factor in trying to sail and Oscar Bloodworth, secretai-y hot ships out of that harbor. Only of the Central Trades and Labor the cooperation of the local Team­ Assembly, have made charges sters Union, and the striking cab that the strike was forced by the drivers are part of that union, company when many drivers were kept the shipowners from carry­ fired for union activity or because ing out some part of their scheme. they had joined the union. The city resorted to any tactic to break the seamen's strike, just They further charged that as they are trying every possible peaceable pickets have been as­ trick to force the cab drivers to saulted by company thugs in an throw in the sponge. Discredit­ attempt to provoke violence. ing the union leaders and threat­ The company countered by ening them with jail, is only one making statements to the effect of the many underhanded de­ that the strikers are guilty of vices that were used in the SIU rowdyism, and the Mayor of Tam­ Strike, and which are now crop­ pa then issued orders to give the ping up in the cab drivers action. company all the protection it The pattern of this strike is needs. very much like any other strike they have had down here. Only UNION BUSTER the fact that the SIU strike was O. C. Wilson, above, was beaten badly by the goons in the Florida Attorney-General Tom on a national basis pi-evented the employ of the Tampa Cab Company, but he is not licked. Fifty Watson, whose activities as a city authorities from breaking drivers are still out on strike for better wages and conditions rabid union-buster were revealed the the strike and sending the and for recognition of their union as their bargaining agent. The in a Log article a few months ships out of here at will. The company has refused to negotiate, and in cooperation with the ago, injected himself into the dis­ Shipchandlers here requested po­ local authorities, have instituted a reign of terror. But the pute recently. lice support in busting picketlines, drivers are holding firm, and it will take plenty to beat them. He made a public statement ad­ and they were able to crash vising the Mayor to take strong through the lines. As a result, men; this month the taxi cab steps to "keep law and order," no SIU or SUP ships coming into the entire state, and never hsis drivers; next month it's any­ there been a better example of and has encouraged the company this port has since bought a single body's guess as to whom the what happens when the bosses to hold firm against the strikers article from these finks, and police will be intimidating and control all the news publica­ by giving them every help they chances are that they never will. driving from the streets. tions. need to keep their cabs on the REMEDY NEEDED 4. Labor must use the law streets. 2. Education is a crying need and the courts. When the law For a public official, he has The situation shows the need in this section. Workers must is deliberately violated by made some statements which are for certain minimum points so be shown how to break the elected officials, labor should certainly dangerous, if not down­ that labor in this section could yoke of the anti-labor harness go into court to prevent this. right fascistic. In a press con­ hold its own in disputes with which is imposed on them by All city laws pertaining to traf­ ference, Watson said, "unless or- management. Right now the cir­ laws such as the anti-closed fic safety have been ignored by • ganized labor and others desist cumstances are appalling, but Shop Law, and the Loitering the police and the authorities from the unlawful practices and with a few things added, labor Law which prevents more than so as to provide the Tampa Cab three people from gathering on refrain from trying to set up a could hold up its head here, and Company with enough scabs to closed shop operation in this have a good chance to gain its the streets together. This last break the strike. is used to break up street state, speaking without any intent just demands. 5. Organize politically. The to be blasphemous, hell is going Here are the most urgently meetings and rallies, as well as way to stop city officials from to persecute people doing picket to break loose in their neighbor­ needed remedies: mis-using their power is to duty. hoods." I. A local paper that will give elect only officials responsible labor's side in a dispute. There 3. Show the people the pat­ This type of statement is par­ to labor. The Mayor who is is not one pro-labor paper in tern. Last month it was the seaticularly dangerous since it de­ now doing his best to force the liberately obscures the issue. The cab drivers to their knees is the union has never asked for a same official who used police closed shop, but merely for recog­ to crack the SIU-SUP lines a nition of the union as the bar­ short time ago. Labor can go gaining agent of the cab drivers to the polls and vote men like employed by the Tampa Cab this out of office. In Tampa Company. light. A bauxite carrier, the there are 18,000 voters, and {Continued from Page 1) If the company needed any Planter suffered extensive dam­ over 30,000 members of various more encouragement to hold out Clark. On Friday she figured in age to her deckhouse, in addition unions. The answer is obvious; against the union, and to use a crash with another freighter in to the gaping hole cut in her side. if labor wants to do the job, goons and thugs to break up the the Mississippi River, near New Brother Compton told a physi­ the fakers can be driven out of union, Watson's remarks were Orleans. The steering device was cian at the Marine Hospital that office and replaced by honest likewise blamed when she was more than enough. "some of the men in the messunable to avert colliding with the room saw the bow of the Liberty men who don't toady to the In the face of the obstinate at­ S. J. Hutchinson, a Lykes Bro­ bosses. ship as she loomed toward us titude adopted by the company, ther ship, in a heavy fog. Labor in. Tampa is solidly be­ during our coffee period." the union has continued to search hind the cab drivers, just as it GROUND TWICE for an agreement that would was behind the seamen. When WARNING SAVED CREW satisfy both, parties. The spokes­ this beef is over, labor must get Capt. Smith said that fog con­ A cry of warning from one of set for more trouble, in Tampa as man for the union asked the May­ or to appoint an arbitration board ditions were so bed at the lower the crewmembers who sighted well as all over the United States. end of Mobile Bay Sunday morn­ the oncoming Clark probably ac­ to assist in solving the unioning that the Abraham Clark counted for the fact that no one The best way to be prepared is company controversy, but the grounded twice en route from the was seriously hurt, Compton said. by having a program—a program company lawyer replied: mouth of the Bay to the State Both vessels were able to make that will eventually lead to a Docks. He said that the ship was their berths without assistance solid labor group. VICIOUS STAND able to back from shoal waters from tugs or the Coast Guard. Only in this way can labor beat "Mr. Mayor, in answer to that, under its own power. On her first run for Waterman, the Tampa finks and scabs, and there is nothing to arbitrate. The The Alcoa Planter was pro­ the Clark was taken over by the the rest of the people in the drivers we have now are satis­ fied, but the union is just de­ ceeding from Mobile to Port of Company in Boston on Dec. 4. United States who think that manding that we sign up for a Spain, Trinidad, at the time of Previously she was operated by they can prey on labor without fear of retaliation. closed shop. We are I'eady to em­ the accident and was traveling the Grace Line. {Continued from Page I) Alcoa Planter, Abr. Clark Crash In Mobile Bay; Seafarer Injured Rank And File Upholds Curran On Resignation NEW YORK—A packed meet­ ing of the National Maritime Union, held at Manhattan Cen­ ter on Monday, December 30, rousingly received President Joe Curran's reasons for resigning as Co-Chairman of the CMU, and by a standing vole of approxim­ ately 7 to 1, they concurred in his action. In another direct slap at the communist fraction in the NMU and the CMU, the same meeting directed Mr. Curran to meet with Harry Lundeberg, President of the Seafarers International Union, and Vincent Malone, President of Marine Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders, and Wipers, Independent, in Washington. This meeting was suggested by Malone at an informal conference with Lundeberg and Curran in San Francisco a few weeks ago. The main purpose behind this coming meeting is to map out ways and means of combatting the anti-labor legislation that is sure to be introduced by the Congress that went into session on January 3. A number of restrictive labor laws, some aimed principally at seamen, are up for consideration, and only prompt action by the honest seamen's unions will be able to deal with them effective­ ly. CP OPPONENTS The opposition to Curran in the NMU is spearheaded by Joe Stack and Howard MacKenzie, Vice-Presidents, and Ferdinand Smith, National Secretary. All three are acknowledged com­ munists and have been the spokesmen for the communist line in the NMU for many years. So far, Curran has had all the best of it in this fight for control of the NMU. But it is too early to count the communists out, and it should be kept in mind that this whole battle might just be some communist strategy to make the public think that the weak anti-communist p r o g r am adopted by the CIO Convention in Atlantic City is being carried out. The leaders of another com­ munist-dominated union in the CIO recently issued a blast against the CP, and this may just be one more part of the same ruse. ATTENTION SIU, SUP CREWS When your ship comes in­ to the port of Tampa, do not buy one single thing from any of the Ships' Chandlers there. Those men, with the help of policemen, crashed our picketlines during our General Strike. Keep those links off your ships, and re­ member to pass the word to other seamen. This is action that has the backing of the entire membership of the Seafarers International Union. �Page Four ITHIMK THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, January 3, 1947 1946 Was Year Of Many Victories For SiU; New Drives Progressing The SIU petitioned for an elec­ companies and some new com­ tion of these tankermen a few panies which we are working oh Now that 1946 is over — gone weeks ago, but the NMU inter­ at the present time. However, we but not forgotten — and we are vened, and no election date has can't reveal anything about these entering a brand new year, it's yet been set. When it is, the Sea­ outfits at this time, until it's time time to briefly review the Sea­ farers is fully confident that these to petition for an NLRB election; QUESTION:—What port has the fondest farers' organizational p r o g r am, men will follow the lead of the One good thing occurred in the what it has meant to you as a Isthmian seamen, and vote for memories for you? member of the Seafarers, and the SIU as the union of their past week. CMU "unity" is now a thing of the past, according td what it should mean in the choice. * the statement of Co-Chairmari months that lie ahead of us. TEXACO TANKERS Joe Curran (NMU President)' Through our various organiza­ OTHO BABB, Second Cook: As far as Texaco is concerned, when he resigned from that po­ tional efforts, we have learned the SIU moved into this outfit sition. New York has the fondest several lessons which should be With the defection of Curran memories for me. This is my invaluable in our new organiza­ some time ago, and did a good home, and to this place I return tional work." Very few Seafarei-s job of organizing the lai-ge ma­ and the strong possibility that after all my trips. My family had any organizational experi­ jority of them into the Seafarers. other fringe party liners might lives here so it's not surprising ence prior to the past year, and However, on the strength of a decide to desert the sinking ship that some of the best times of now we have a large pool of contract which had expii'cd over just as the rats always do, it five years ago, the NMU went seems to be only a question of my life have been spent right trained ships organizers. through the Texaco back door time before the CMU is complete­ here. I was born in Norfolk and These men are now on tap for and negotiated an agreement cov­ ly wiped out. Then, perhaps, that is my next choice, but New any SIU organizing project, and ering a bunch of men who want­ we'll have the beginning of gen­ York is the best port in the they're trained men who know ed no part of their Moscow Line. uine cooperation and unity on world, bar none. I settled here the SIU score and aren't afraid By means of goons, bargain the waterfront. right after I started sailing and to shout it out to the whole world. basement unionism, and every Originally formed for the pur­ I just can't imagine living any Several different organizing other place. New York has every­ drives are now under way as part other filthy trick in their finky pose of being a front for the comthing, and I've seen them all so of the present Seafarers' organi­ book, the NMU did their best to mie-dominated waterfront unions terrorize the Texaco tankermen. in their attempt to take over the I ought to know. zational program. These different Despite this, many of these tank­ Marine Firemen and other small outfits are in varying stages of ermen remained in the SIU, and development at the present time, are fighting hard to secure Sea­ unions, and with the possibility and it will be necessary to go into farers representation and a con­ of being a home for the commie unions in the event that they details concerning the status of tract they can have something were kicked out by Papa Mur­ each one individually. to say about. •• . ray, the CMU is being given the ISTHMIAN They know that they were sold kind of burial that all phony out­ THOMAS BLUITT. FOW: , Isthmian should be dealt with down the river when the NMU fits of its kind deserve. Pori Selte, France, is a rarely first, because it has been hang­ signed their sweetheart agree­ The roles played by Bridges visiled port and so things are ment with Texaco, but they won't and all the commies, including ing fire much longer than any of very cheap there. At least that's the others, and certainly a decis­ take it lying down. The Texaco Joe Curran before he got "relig­ ihe way it was a year ago when ion should be reached on Isth- tankermen are fighters,' and in­ ion," make you realize what a I was last there. The people were main within the near future. We tend to see this through to the good thing it is that the SIU-SUP nice to us and seemed genuinely are waiting to hear from either end. is streamlined for effective action, glad to see us. They didn't jack the NLRB Regional Director or OTHER OUTFITS and is an important part of the up the prices on things when we the Examiner who conducted the Aside from these four compan­ powerful AFL Maritime Trades came to town and they made informal hearing on this case. ies, we have two other tanker Department, sure that we only bought mer­ Meanwhile, Isthmian seamen chandise of good quality. We had are being denied the union rep­ a lot of fun there, and in these resentation which they need so diays of rising prices, a port where badly and which is being.with­ articles were cheap was a real held from them through the finky treat. There should be more like actions of the NMU commissars. Port Sette. These guys are playing a dogALEXANDER CITY, Ala. ^ A and urged him to ignore a gov­ in-the-manger game where, if sordid story of anti-labor terror­ ernment suppoena to the hearing. they can't win themselves (and ism, police strike-breaking, brutal Murphy declared that Mann paid they've already lost Isthmian), attacks on unionists and spying him $22 to "pimp" on union act­ they are trying to make it impos­ WILLIAM O'BRIEN, AB: was unfolded here last week as a ivities and offered him $25 to sible for anyone else to win. I guess the general population Finky tactics such as the NMU National Labor Relations Board reveal the identity of the union of Edinburgh, Scotland, was the has displayed throughout the hearing. leader in one of the Russell mills. most receptive to merchant sea­ Isthmian drive have brought Police Chief Mack Horton and In addition, he testified that men and so that's why Edin­ home to the Isthmian seamen the two other policemen were charged Mann told him at police head­ burgh has always been my fa­ fact that they are lucky that they with administering a vicious beat­ quarters before Chief Horton that vorite port. My fondest memories voted for the SIU. Certainly, the ing to J. P. Mooney, international "they (the police) were going to are about the fun I had there, smelly reputation of - the NMU representative of the Textile break the union." and the many things that were has lieen spread all over the Workers Union — CIO, in the available for us to do. The food •world as the re,suit of their Isth­ downtown section of this city $100 GOON was excellent and the liquor was mian antics. during an organizing drive at the Roy H. Boddie, another mill of good quality. Although I Russell Manufacturing Co. worker, said Horton and Mann CITIES SERVICE haven't been there in over two Mooney testified he was given offered him $100 to beat up a mill years, I would enjoy returning As far as Cities Service is con­ a bloody beating about the face, there to see what changes the cerned, no date has yet been set kicked repeatedly, stamped on employe who was helping to or­ years have brought. I'll bet it's for the start of an NLRB election and had his head banged against ganize the union. William T. Anthony, an ex-GI, testified that still a good friendly city. in this tanker outfit. The SIU is the pavement. police offered him money to stay still going ahead making gains in After the attack, when he re­ at the Russell Hotel and spy on signing up members, and as soon fused to leave town, Mooney was as the date is set, voting within arrested and taken to the police the union. Organizers were living at the hotel and holding union this fleet will begin. station where his life was threat­ meetings there. Anthon|,r said Here, also, the NMU is doing ened in the presence of Chief the police told him they would all in its power to hold up the Horton. pay all his expenses, but he re­ EUGENE McGUINN, OS: date of an election, preventing Protesting this to Horton, fused. these Cities Service tankermen Mooney was told by the Chief, New Orleans is my kind of NLRB Field Examiner Joe from getting decent union repre­ "They can get away with any­ town. It's full of life and there Bailey testified that he was un­ sentation. These delaying tactics thing around here. I told you be­ as something doing all the time, successful when he sought to look of the NMU have raised such a fore this was going to happen if every minute of the day. A sea­ at police records at City Hall deal­ strong smell around the water­ you didn't leave town." man can have a good time in that ing with the attack on Mooney. front that no decent seaman place; in fact if he doesn't have a Mayor Thomas C. Russell has PAID SPIES would thing of voting for that good time it's his own fault. The been subpoenaed but has not ans­ outfit. They, too, want the kind bars stay open all night, and as The evidence against Horton wered the summons. of contracts, wages, and condi­ long as a guy keeps out of trouble and the two policemen — all While claiming that phlebitis tions that only an SIU contract Ihe cops will stay away from you. charged with interfering with keeps him from the hearing, he can give them. Some of the best times in my life union activity and acting as has been seen in town numerous were spent on the beach in New MATHIESEN TANKERS agents of the company — piled times. Orleans. Maybe some day 1 will higher with the testimony of his This company only has one Mayor Russell is the uncle of visit another port where I will son Murphy, a cotton mill worker. Thomas D. Russell, president of tanker as yet, but they are plan­ have a better time, but I doubt it. Murphy said that Horton and the Russell Manufacturing Co., ning on buying others and will possibly go into the dry cargo Policeman Floyd Mann "used" and is also a vice-president of the him to spy on union activities company. business as well. By EARL SHEPPARD Ala. Police Use Beatings, Spying And Bribery To Smash Unions �THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, January 3. 1947 New Smith Bill Would Strip Labor Of All Proteetlon .WASHINGTON — Formulated by one of the most reactionary members of the House of Rep­ resentatives, Howard W. Smith of Virginia, a new bill designed to strip labor of all the protec­ tion of the National Labor Rela­ tions (Wagner) Act, was complet­ ed this week. As soon as the new Congress convenes, the bill will be presented. Described by Mr. Smith as a bill which would "restore equal­ ity betwen industry and labor . and . . . prohibit the practices that have lead to the present labor dictatorship," this proposed measure contains much of the Cjase Bill which was vetoed last May by President Truman. Also included are Wagner Act amend­ ments which were adopted by a two-to-one vote in the House in 1940, after the Smith Committee had "investigated" the NLRB'. This move was later blocked in the Senate. Some provisions of the Smith Anti-Strike Bill are also revived for inclusion into this all-pur­ pose, labor crippling bill. The Smith ;Bill, when originally brought up in 1940, met the same fate as the amendments to the Wagner Act'. The curbs on labor, as proposed by this new bill, go much further than any previous anti-labor scheme to be drafted in Wash­ ington. Besides the measures out­ lined above, the bill would ap­ ply the recently rejected provi­ sions of the so-called Petrillo Act to cover all industries, rather than just radio broadcasting, and in that way meet the constitutional objection that classed the Pe­ trillo Bill as "class legislation." ANTI CLOSED SHOP Under the new measure, strikes in public utilities and related in­ dustries would be outlawed, as would secondary boycotts and sympathy strikes. The closed shop and industry wide bargain­ ing would likewise bo prohibited upon passage of the Bill. One section of the Bill would make it an unfair labor practice for either an employer or a un­ ion in a public utility or an in­ dustry essential to public health to refuse or neglect to insert in new contracts an agreement to arbitrate any and all disputes. Failure to comply with this would exempt both parties from their rights under the Wagner Act and the Norris-LaGuardia and Clayton Acts. Stating that the move to or­ ganize foremen has been "the chief stumbling block in the coal negotiations," Mr. Smith has writ­ ten into the proposal that fore­ men and supervisory employes would be stripped of their col­ lective bargaining rights. This would not only apply to the coal mines, but to all industries. EXPECT QUICK ACTION Indications are that the Bill will fall into anti-labor hands when it comes up in the House Committe on Labor. The Com­ mittee is dominated by Republi­ cans, and Rep. Welch, California, who has a reputation of a "friend of labor," has announced that he will accept the Chairmanship of the Merchant Marine Committee, rather than the Labor Commit­ tee, for which he is also eligible by right of seniority. The two men next in line for this important post are men who were fought bitterly by organized labor because of their vigorous support of the Case Bill and other anti-labor measures. The two are Gerald W. Landis of Indiana, and Fred A. Hartley Jr., of New Jer­ sey. In the Senate, much activity is also being expended to work out a labor bill to be ready for consideration by February 15. A statement from Senator Taft, Ohio, leads to the belief that most of the Senate concentration will be on proposed outlawing of the closed shop, plus various points of the Case Bill, before ronsidering revision of the Wagner Act. Action on bills to control la­ bor should not take long, ac­ cording to Mr. Taft, since "many hearings (on the Case Bill) have already been held, and there are volumes of testimony and dis­ cussion relating to its provisions." Labor has already voiced its op­ position to the proposed mea­ sures, and all labor leaders have stated flatly that there is no in­ tention on the part of organized labor to take any restrictive laws without putting up a battle. Analysis of the Bills, and the arguments put forth in their fa­ vor, have aroused no sympathy from workers, who feel that busi­ ness and management have al­ ways been more powerful than labor, and -that that power was never' as strong as it is right now. VIeet Tommy, Great Lover By JOHNNY JOHNSTON In the old days of wooden ships and iron men, salt beef was the principle meat caried on sailing ships. Some of these ships also carried live stock such as pigs, sheep, and poultry, but the sea­ men never knew what this meant for rarely did a tender morsel find its way forward. Salt beef was the only meat that the sailors were served, either in stew or just plain boiled chunks, that were called "old horse." But even with salt meat, they were poorly dealt with since the choice pieces in each barrel were taken off for the officers. What was left was for the men in the foc'sle. Here is a poem about "old horse," from Richard Dana, Jr's "Two Years Before the Mast." OLD HORSE Old horse, old horse, what bought you here. From Sacarap to Portland Pier? I've carted stone this many year; Til, killed by blows and sore abuse. They salted me down for sailors use. The sailors they do me despise. They turn me over and damn my eyes. Crew Satisfied Cut off my meat, and pick my NEW YORK—The SS Yaka of bones. the Waterman Fleet came in And pitch the rest to Davy Jones. town last week after a 45-day t i 4. round trip across the pond. On the night of September 29, It was not long after .she tied up that the ship's delegate came 1913, Dr. Rudolph Diesel; the in­ up to the Hall asking that a dele­ ventor of the engine which bears gation of five Patrolmen be sent his name, -was.crossing the Eng­ out to the ship which was lying lish Channel on his way to Lon­ don to attend a meeting of man­ at pier 6. Bush Terminal. The Agent was unable to send ufacturers and to confer with five Patrolman out to her as some members of the British Ad­ there were numerous other ships miralty. After dinner he went below to his stateroom and was to be paid off that same day. The agent instead assigned Jim never seen or heard from again. Purcell and myself, along with It was rumored that German three rank and file members, to agents had done away with him go over and investigate the situa­ to prevent him from giving sec­ tion and return to the Hall with rets about the invention to the the findings. British. Years later, however, his son Eugene Diesel, told an QUICK FIX UP incident that helped to clear up So, out to the ship we went. the mystery. After going aboard and hearing Rudolph had speculated in real all sides of the issue it did not estate in Munich, and had suffer­ take any great length of time to ed a heavy loss. Before his trip, have the entire membership of he had discussed methods of sui­ the crew well satisfied and happy. cide with his son, Rudolph, Jr., The ship's delegate, Bill Thomp­ and the boy, not realizing what son, then told the crew that the was on his father's mind, told three rank and file members that him that the best way would be came along with us were mem­ to leap from a fast moving ship bers who were not paid to do a on a dark night. job, but gladly did so on their By taking his own life, this own time, the way all Seafarers great man did not live long should do to keep down all dis­ enough to see his name become a satisfaction among crew mem­ household term. Today, Diesel bers. powered liners speed across the The delegate then suggested sea, Diesel trucks roar along the that a small donation be taken highways, and Diesel motored up and turned over to the Pa­ airplanes blast their way across trolmen to be divided so these the sky. willing brothers could buy them­ 4 3^ 3^ selves a little something as a Dead Man Island, an old land token from the crew of the Yaka, and he hoped there would not be mark in the harbor of San Pedro, any hard feelings among the crew California, also has a seafaring woman, buried on it. She was the throughout the next voyage. The crew then made up a purse wife of the Captain of the Laura of $37.00 and turned it over to the Sevens. His ship left San Pedro Patrolman who divided it be­ and was never heard of again. •When his wife died, she was tween Brothers Joe Bordon, Oli­ ver Hodge and Siegfried Jafgem buried on the Lsland, and is the only woman who was ever buried doy. William Hamilton there. The Patrolmen Say Page Five Numerous articles have appear­ ed in the pages of the Seafarers Log regarding the exploits, ad­ ventures and what-have-you of various Seafarers. This item isslightly different in that it deals with a human interest—er, we mean feline interest — phase sel­ dom covered in the average story. This, my friends and readers, is the saga of Tommy the Tomcat, as stalwart a Seafarer as ever sailed the bidny deep. Our hero. Tommy, of whom a picture appears herewith, is no usual Tomcat. No, he is an un­ usually intelligent individual who has certain daily duties and a regular schedule for performing them. Usually, when the New York Hall opens in the morning. Tommy may be found perched on a table alongside the doorman. CATTY LOOKS Tommy carefully scrutinizes each would-be entrant, and once in a while registers extreme dis­ approval. The reason for this dis­ approval becomes readily appar­ ent when investigation discloses that the individual in question is either a member in bad standing or some non-member trying to get past the vigilant eyes of the doorman. Tommy knows his Sea­ farers. You can't fool him. After completing his morning stint at the door, Tommy calmly strolls over to the elevator and cooly awaits for George the oper­ ator to open the doors. At the completion of his ascent to the third deck, Tommy lines up for a grand exit and makes for his usual resting place — Jimmy Stewart's desk. This is Tomniy's favorite resting place, where he recuperates his strength after an exhausting night. Just as occasional Seafarers, Tommy has an eye for the fairer sex. His favorite jaunt is over to the French Lines office where he is carrying on a torrid affair TOMMY. THE TOMCAT with a certain French cutie. Yes, he's an internationalist, our Tom­ my, but not of the same variety as some of the NMU stooges. He's merely an international lover. LAY OFF! Tommy's protector and guard!-, an, Red McKenzie, swore when he shipped out that he was going to take Tommy with him. So, when v/e searched the hall for Tommy this morning to complete our interview, no Tommy was evident. Checking a little further, we found that Red had shipped out with — yes, you've guessed it — Tommy. "When he returns from his current trip, we expect to finish our interview, and should be able to add some of Tommy's recent exploits abroad. FLASH: ! •^''e just ran into Tommy on the Second- deck. So, Red must have sailed without his buddy after all. Guess Jimmy Stewart protested too vehemently when Red tried to kidnap Jim­ my's protege. Jimmy says that if Rod or anyone else gets Tommy on a ship, it will be over his dead body. That cat has more guard­ ians! Tugboats Will Halt Saturday If Operators Refuse To Bargain NEW YORK, Jan. 2—This town order the membership on strike of over 8,000,000 people faces the if negotiations or arbitration second tugboat tie-up in a period terminated. Your Committee met with the of 15 months this Saturday, Jan­ Owners today and found that uary 4, unless the so far obstinate it is impossible to come to any operators show a willingness to agreement. Therefore, the Com­ get down to business and bargain mittee voted unanimously to honestly with the United Marine Division, Local 333, ILA, the union order a Strike for the coming' which represents the tugboatmen Saturday at Midnight, January 4, 1947. in this area. The conditions of the Strike That much became plain today are to be as follows: when the result of the strike ref­ All men are to cease work erendum, conducted during the at midnight Saturday in ac­ past few weeks, was made public. cordance with the follo'wingi The vote was heavily in favor of rules set down by the Wage arbitration, but with the proviso Scale Committee: that strike action be resorted to All Oil Tankers loaded be- ^'A if the operators continued to stall. fore Saturday midnight are to / \J The meetings between the be unloaded and returned to Union, the operators, and the their home port or designated Mayor's Arbitration Committee place set by the Owners. have so far not been productive Tugboats that pick up a tow of any gains for the union, and so, before midnight Saturday are to unless something beneficial takes deliver the tow to their designa­ place during the meeting to be tions and report to the designat­ held on Friday, January 3, the ed place set by the Owners. tugs are sure bets to stop opera­ All vessels requiring a watch­ tion at midnight Saturday. man, one member of the crew Below are^he instructions issu­ is to act as watchman amd the ed to all members of Local 333 so Union shall be notified of the that they will know exactly what man who-is watching it. How­ to do if, and when, the pin is ever, if the Company attempts to move any of its equiptment pulled: all watchmen will be with­ On a referendum Vote held drawn from the vessels. by Ihe Membership of Ihis Or­ The vessels of the Central Ver­ ganization on Thursday, Jan­ uary 2. 1947, it was voted by mont Transportation Company, the majority of the members the . Providence Steamboat Com­ that the Wage Scale Negotiat­ pany, and all Ferries, are exempt ing Committee be authorized to |from this directive. �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Fxiday, Januuy 3, 1947 SUP Signs Contracts With Deconhil, Pacific Tankers And American Pacific Any such notice shall be given at The foregoing basic wages shall least thirty (30) days prior to the be retroactive to June 15, 1946. expiration date and after notice 1. Overtime. The overtime pay has been given specific proposals for all unlicensed personnel shall must then be submitted and ne­ be one dollar ($1.00) per hour.. gotiations commenced within ten 2. Hours of Work in Port. The ' (10) days. If such notice shall not work week in port shall be forty be given, the agreement shall be (40) hours per week. It is under­ deemed to be renewed for the stood for the purpose of this par- . succeeding year. agraph all work performed in The terms and provisions here­ port on Saturdays, Sundays and of shall not be binding and ef­ recognized holidays shall be paid fective until all the terms and pi'ovisions hereof shall have been for at the overtime rate, subject, approved by the United States however to paragraphs 4 and 5 below. Maritime Commission. Deck Dept. Per Month 3. Hours of Work at Sea. At This agreement is also subject Bosuns , $215.00 to approval by any other govern­ sea the hours of work shall be Quartermasters 180.00 mental agencies having jurisdic­ forty-eight (48) hours per week ^ Maintenance Men, for men standing watches. It is ' tion in the premises. day work 195.00 understood that for the purpose IN WITNESS WHEREOF the of this paragraph Sunday at sea AMERICAN PACIFIC STEAM­ Effective 10-1-46, the rate for Able Bodied Seamen .... 180.00 150.00 parties have executed this agree­ shall be considered the overtime SHIP COMPANY Extra Meals (Section 7, Article Ordinary Seamen ment this 20th day of November day, that is to say, all work perVII, pages 34, 35 of Union Agree­ Engine Dept. Manning and Wage Scale 1946. foi-med on Sunday at sea shall ment) is to be 50c per meal. Dry Cargo Liberty Vessels Electricians $294.50 be paid for at the overtime rate, AMERICAN PACIFIC Stand-by Work In Port: Revised Dec. 7, 1946 Pumpmen 225.00 subject, however, to paragraphs STEAMSHIP COMPANY Effective 10-1-46 the rate for Pumpman-Machinist .... 225.00 Effective Effectiic Effective Effective 4 and 5 below. As General Agent for the United Oiler 180.00 5-14-46 6-1 5-46 6-25-46 y-26-46 Stand-by work in port (Section 4. It is agreed that there shall States Maritime Commission 34, Article I, pages 12, 13 of Un­ Combination Firemanbe no duplication or pyramiding No. Rating Watertender 180.00 ion Agreement) is to be $1.45 per Signed—H. H. Birkholm of overtime and/or penalty time. 1 Boatswain Watertender 180.00 hour. President $205.00 $205.00 $205.00 $205.00 5. It is agreed that overtime Firemen : 175.00 1 Carpenter (See Note) Cash Subsistence: shall not be paid for regular SAILORS' UNION OF THE Wiper , ;.... 160.00 205.00 205.00 205.00 205.00 watches stood between the hours PACIFIC All payments of cash subsis­ 6 Able Seamen of 5:00 p. m. and 8:00 a. m. and tence must be fully explained, Stewards Dept. Deck Department 172.50 172.50 172.50 172.50 giving reasons in detail, specific Chief Steward on Saturdays, Sundays and recog­ $227.50 3 Ordinary Seamen nized holidays during the period 210.00 dates, and actual meals involved. Chief Cook SAILORS' UNION OF THE • 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 Room allowance only payable 2nd Cook and Baker a vessel's departure is delayed by 190.00 PACIFIC failure of the Sailors Union of the 155.00 NOTE:-Carpenter to furnish when quarters are not available Galleymen Engine Department Pacific to furnish unlicensed 150.00 own tools. If Maintenance AB on vessel. Reasons for room ah Utilitymen deck, engine or stewards' de­ 150.00 carried in lieu of Carpenter, lowance must be stated in com- Messmen SAILORS' UNION OF THE partment crewmembers. The foregoing basic wages shall . wages are $187.50. If Purser/, detail and sptJfic dates PACIFIC 6. The foregoing paragraphs 1 be retroactive to June 15, 1946. Pharmacist—$229.00 per month, "^"^t be indicated. Stewards' Department to 5 inclusive shall be retroac­ (In place of Purser.) 1. Overtime. The overtime pay Unlicensed tive to June 25, 1946. 1 Deck Engineer Signed—Harry Lundeberg Effect. Effect. for all unlicensed personnel shall 180.00* 205.00 205.00 205.00 Sec.-Treasurer THIS AGREEMENT shall be 5-14-46 10-1-46 be one dollar ($1.00) per hour. 3 Oilers $ .85 $1.00 Breakfast 2. Hours of Work in Port. The AGREEMENT TO AMEND IN binding upon the respective par­ 172.50* 177.50 177.50 177.50 Luncheon 85 1.00 work week in port shall be forty CERTAIN RESPECTS AGREE­ ties to and including November 3 Firemen/Watertenders 1.00 Supper 1.00 (40) hours per week. It is under­ MENTS OF OCTOBER 1st and 18, 1947, and shall be considered 172.50* 177.50 177.50 177.50 Room 2.50 3.00 stood for the purpose of this para­ 17th. 1945 BETWEEN PACIFIC as renewed from year to year 2 Wipers graph all work performed in port TANKERS INC.. DECONHIL thereafter between the respec­ 150.00* 175.00 175.00 175.00 TOTAL $5.20 $6.00 on Saturdays, Sundays and recog­ TANKERS. AND SAILORS UN­ tive parties thereto, unless either 1 Chief Steward (All payments of Cash Subsis­ nized holidays shall be paid for ION OF THE PACIFIC. DECK. party hereto shall give written 220.00 220.00 220.00 220.00 notice to the other of its desire tence must be shown on payroll at the overtime rate, subject, ENGINE AND STEWARD 1 Chief Cook to amend or terminate the same. or pay voucher, as these amounts however, to paragraphs 4 and 5 DEPARTMENTS 200.00 205.00 205.00 205.00 Any such notice shall be given at below. are subject to both FOAB and I 1 2nd Cook & Baker least thirty (30) days prior to the IT IS AGREED between the State Unemployment Insurance 3. Hours of Work at Sea. At sea 185.00 185.00 185.00 185.00 Tax.) expiration date and after notice SAILORS UNION OF THE PA­ the hours of work shall be forty5 Utility/Messmen has been given specific proposals CIFIC and PACIFIC TANKERS eight (48) hours per week for 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 Linen Allowance; must then be submitted and nego­ INC. that the following wage men standing watches. It is un­ (*) Denotes changed rate. $2.00 per week to all person­ derstood that for the purpose of scale will be applicable in all tiations commenced within ten OVERTIME AND CASH SUB­ nel for each full week no linen this paragraph Sunday at sea tankers under contract beween (10) days. If such notice shall is issued. (Linen allowance sub­ shall be considered the overtime the SAILORS UNION OF THE not be given, the agreement shall SISTENCE SCHEDULE ject to withholding, FOAB, and day, that is to say, all work per­ PACIFIC and the PACIFIC be deemed to be renewed for the Revised Dec. 7, 1946 CSUI Tax.) formed on Sunday at sea shall be TANKERS INC., and that the succeeding year. DRY CARGO—(Liberties) paid for at the overtime rate, sub­ contracts between them dated Oc­ The terms and provisions here­ Travel Subsistence: tober 1st and 17th, 1945, shall be of shall not be binding and ef­ ject, however, to paragraphs 4 Personnel Classifications: $4.00 per day for all ship's per­ amended in the following re- fective until all the terms and and 5 below. sonnel. .spects: Unlicensed: provisions hereof shall have been 4. It is agreed that there shall (Travel subsistence is only payapproved by the United States be no duplication or pyramiding Deck Dept. Per Month All other crew members not able when transportation" is furMaritime Commission. of overtime and/or penalty time. licensed including Chief Steward, nished. It is not payable when Bosuns $215.00 This agreement is also subject 5. It is agreed that overtime Quartermasters Watch Personnel: (For purposes cash in lieu of transportation is 180.00 to approval by any other gov­ shall not be paid for regular of Sunday Overtime at Sea.) i paid. No travel subsistence is Maintenance Men, ernmental agencies having juris­ Unlicensed—All Able Seamen, payable when transportation is watches stood between the hours day work 195.00 all Ordinary Seamen, all Oilers, via air.) of 5:00 p. m. and 8:00 a. m. and Able Bodied Seamen .... 180.00 diction in the premises. all Firemen/Watertenders, all Also concluded with the Amer- on Saturdays, Sundays and recog­ Ordinary Seamen 150.00 IN WITNESS WHEREOF the members of the Stewards Depart- ican Pacific Steamship Company, nized holidays during the period parties have executed this agree­ ment. 1 the Pacific Tankers, Incorporated, a vessel's departure is delayed by Engine Departmenl ment on the date first herein Non-Watch — Day Workers: and the Deconhil Tankers, were failure of the Sailors Union of Electricians 294.50 mentioned. (For purposes of Sunday Over- contracts covering wages of the Pacific to furnish unlicensed Pumpmen 225.00 SAILORS UNION OF THE time at Sea). j tanker personnel. The contract deck, engine or stewards' depart­ Pumpman-Machinist .... 225.00 PACIFIC ment crew members. Staff Officer, Boatswain, Car- was entered into on October 1 Oiler 180.00 penter. Deck Engineer, Wipers. and 17, and amended on Novem­ 6. The foregoing paragraphs 1 Combination FiremanSigned—Harry Lundeberg ber 14, 1946. All new wages and to 5 inclusive shall be retroac­ Sec. Treasurer Watertender 180.00 Overtime Rates: overtime rates in these agree­ tive to June 25, 1946. Watertender 180.00 PACIFIC TANKERS INC., ments are retroactive to June 15, Unlicensed Personnel 175.00 THIS AGREEMENT shall be Firemen As General Agents for Effective 5-14-46 • ; 160.00 binding upon the respective par­ Wiper Regular Overtime ....90c per hr.' the same reasons as out- ties to and including September THE UNTED STATES Effective 6-15-46 lined above, the new provisions 30, 1947, and shall be considered Stewards Department MARITIME COMMISSION Regular Overtime ..$1.00 per hr.' are printed in their entirety: as renewed from year to year Chief Steward 227.50 Signed—^Allen Cameron , Unlicensed Personnel with base thereafter between the respec­ Chief Cook 210.00 AMENDMENT TO AGREE­ General Manager wage of $200.00 or over tive parties thereto, unless either 2nd Cook and Baker .... 190.00 MENT DATED OCT. L 1946 Effective 9-19-46 party hereto shall give written Galleymen 155.00 Witness: Regular Overtime ..$1.25 per hr. It is agreed between the Sail­ notice to the other of its desire Utilitymen 150.00 Signed—Omar Hoskins . Handling Cargo (Longshore ors' Union of the Pacific—Deck to amend or terminate the same. Messmen 150.00 U. S. Comm. of Conciliation A new dry cargo contract, comWork) $1.35 per hr prising wage increases and addi- Handling Explosives..$2.50 per hr tions to the manning scale, was (Other miscellaneous special rates recently concluded between the per Union Agreement) Sailors Union of the Pacific and Effective 6-15-46, all Unlicensed the American Pacific Steamship watch personnel to be paid overCompany. time at $1.00 per hour for regular The contract was signed on De-, watches stood at sea on Sundays, cember 7, 1946, but various por-' Overtime at $1.00 per hour to be tions, mainly wages and over- ] paid for all routine watch work time rates, are retroactive to as in port on Saturdays and Sundays. far back as May 14, 1946. When performing unlicensed Since many SIU members ship on the vessels of the American personnels' work. Relief EnPacific Steamship Company, and gineers and Relief Mates shall resince many members of the SUP|Ceive $1.00 per houi-, for length read the Seafarers Log. the con- of time work is performed, in adtract is being printed as a serv- dition to the regular rate of $1.50 ice. Below are the provisions of per hour, the new contract: Extra Meals: Department, Sailors' Union of the Pacific—Engine Department, Sailors' Union of the Pacific — Stewards' Department (affiliated with Seafarers International Un­ ion of North America, American Federation of Labor) and Amer­ ican Pacific Steamship Company, that the following wage scale will be applicable in all tankers under contract between the parties and that contract between them en­ tered into as of October 1, 1946, shall be amended in the follow­ ing respects: �Page Seven THE SB4F4ReRS LOG Friday, January 3, 1947 New Revision Of Riarilfnie Laws Not Do Seamen Any Good By JOE ALGINA K Was Hot Time On Cedar Break But The Boys Finally Cooled Off By D. L. PARKER GALVESTON — The port of Galveston is coming out on top again with quite a bit of shipping going on. WB also have had sev­ eral transient ships in and out plus some payoffs, which is the way we like to see things. One of the ships that hit port this week, the Cedar Break, real'ly was. in tough shape after a coastwise trip. It seems that she was. coming out from Bay town and on the way down the Chief Engineer and the First Assistant were drinking a little joy juice, and came to the conclusion that the Oiler, Fireman, and Second As­ sistant didn't know how to handle things in the engine room. They had the notion that they could handle things better than the ones that were sober, so down into the engine room they went. ENGINE ROOM DRAMA The Cjiief took over from the Fireman and cut all fires out, ran all the water out of the boilers and then decided that she should come full astern. After playing with the throt­ tle for awhile the steam ran out, so the Chief ordered the Fire­ man to put fires under the boiler even though there was no water in it. The Fireman had no alternative and for about 15 minutes there was no steam coming up from the boilers, so the Fireman cut the fires out to keep from blowing everything to hell and gone. While this was going on the First Assistant decided that he and the Chief should have an­ other drink, so he ordered the Oiler to go to his room and get the bottle of joy juice. After about four hours of this, the two riammys went on the top side and passed into the arms of Mor­ pheus. SAD AND SOBER After the ship tied up here, I got the story and went out in the roads taking the Steamboat Inspector with me. Immediately the now sober Engineers were charged with misconduct and the matter was referred to the Coast Guard in Philadelphia as the ship was' ready to sail. I also notified Brother Red Truesdale about the-matter. As for the unlicensed person­ nel aboard the Cedar Creek, they were a real union crew, and I must say that they were right on the beam and handled the situation the best way possible. Incidentally anyone who wish­ es to grab a ship should come ATTENTION! If you don't find linen when you go aboard your ship, notify the Hall at once. A telegram from Le Havre or Singapore won't do you any good. It's your bed and you have to lie in it. down here and ship out on tank­ ers or dry cargo ships to any place on the map. There are jobs in practically every rating open, so come down and take them off my hands. I wonder what Sonny Sim-, mons is doing these days? I never hear from him; however, I guess he has the old fort well under control, and that includes Mother Williams' Cocktail Lounge. Believe it or not, none other than the great writer and bellyrobber Frenchy Michelet paid this fair port a visit, and while here shipped out as bellyrobber on the SS Thomas Heyward, Waterman scow. He brought some samples of his canned shrimp and traded them for canned heat, at least he got something he could u.se out of the deal. FINAL DEPARTURE One of our SUP members. Brother Samuel Price, passed away this week. He was going aboard the SS Hastings and as he climbed the gangway he slipped and fell to the dock breaking his back and neck. He was rushed to the hospital but died 10 hours later. Calmar Now Readying List For Back Pay By ARTHUR THOMPSON SAVANNAH—The good news many Seafarers have been count­ ing on heavily broke recently with the announcement by the Calmar Steamship Corporation that its retroactive payrolls are in preparation. NO NEWS?? Silence this week from the Branch Agents of the follow­ ing ports: CHARLESTON HOUSTON NORFOLK JACKSONVILLE PHILADELPHIA PORT ARTHUR SAN JUAN MARCUS HOOK The deadline for port re­ ports, monies due, etc., is the Monday preceeding publica­ tion. While every effort will be made to use in the current issue material received after that date, space commitments generally do not permit us to do so. NEW YORK — The Federal Shipping Laws are going to be revised, which is a damn good thing. Most of the laws are handme-down from the days of the old windjammers and so it's about time that something was done about them. quite some time. But no seamen are asked to assist in the job, and no one on the Committee even thought to get advice from sea­ men who make their livings by sailing the ships of the United States merchant marine. KNIFE IN BACK But with such a worthwhile Of course they got plenty of project in mind, do you think advice from the shipowners. Most that the Government would con­ of the revisions that I have had sult seamen, men whose lives are a chance to study so far will give most affected by these laws. nt> advantage to working sea­ No such thing. They got to­ men, but shipowners will bene­ gether with high priced ad­ fit. miralty lawyers, guys who make The powers of the Coast Guard their living by toadying to the shipowners, and from this un­ are broadened, and that is bad holy combination a revision of news for all seamen. I can't im­ the Federal laws was produced. agine our men taking this stuff There isn't one single repre­ sentative of any of the seamen's unions, nor is there any one on the Advisory Committee who could be called friendly to labor. That's a fine thing. Here they set out to do a big job, and a job that has needed doing for Lakes Carriers Seamen Learn; Come Around To Chicago Hail By HERBERT JANSEN CHICAGO—With the holiday spirit still in the air, the boys around the hall are getting their snow shovels out for the snow­ storms which have finally over­ taken the city. We've been impatiently await­ ing the white stuff and finally it came with a blast relieving the tension of all the fellows around. It wasn't a White Christmas, but it is going to be a White New Year. Now the winter sessions around the Hall will, be in earnest, and the round table debates will get stronger as the winter progresses, and the boys stand looking out the windows chafing for the spring to roll around. Shipping Is On The Rise In Corpus Christi By J. S. WILLIAMS The company said further that checks would be mailed as soon CORPUS CHRISTI —We have as possible after receipt of re­ something to celebrate during quests from men having 'money this holiday season and that. is due them. the continued upswing of ship­ The retroactive payrolls arc ping and business in this port of being drawn up alphabetically, the Lone Star State. and the company will be ready In fact, we feel in such a holi­ to begin payments when the list day mood that we are extending is completed. an invitation to Seafarers to come According to information made down to ^ this port and catch a available to us, Calmar is send­ ship, but don't forget to bring ing out letters to men who have along your ten gallon hat and worked their ships, stating that high heeled boots so as to gain the company would soon be in the proper almospliere. Out at Harbor Island we had position to make retroactive the Carlsbad and El Morro this payments to those having claims. week, and we expect the Wolf A statement to be filled in by Creek in next week for a payoff the claimant setting forth the de­ from Germany. Brother Joe tails of his claim and then re­ Wread is aboard the Creek, so turned to the company, accom­ she should come in in good shape. panies the letter. Over the week-end we had the It is advisable that Seafarers Tide Penn in port and she was having retroactive wage claims carrying a pro-SIU crew, which on the Calmar Company, and speaks well for our organizers who have not received any noti­ up North. They really have her fication from the company to in fine shape. Keep sending the write to Calmar at 24 Broadway, ships down here in that manner New York 4, N. Y., requesting and we won't Jiave to worry about a thing in the tanker field. the form for filing claim. Among the boys who are in daily attendance at the Hall are Louis Engfer, Joe Anderson, Vic­ tor Gustofson, Oscar Zacher, Thomas Bush, Ed. Eisner, Jack O'Connor and Fred Rausmussen. They will be joined in a few days by the crew of the SS Amer­ ican which is on her way up now to her winter berth in South Chicago. MORE JOIN As the 1946 season came to an end, the last week of the year brought in more seamen who sail on the Lakes Carriers ships to take out books in the SIU. This action on the part of these seamen shows how the trend will be in 1947 when most of the unorganized seamen who want representation from a rank and file union will be coming to the SIU Halls. The attitude that they have is healthy, for they are dead against the Lake Seaman's Union and the NMU. The have watched the per­ formances of both and have found that the only organization that gets conditions and representa­ tion for the seamen is the SIU. They have found that the SIU, not by putting out phony propa­ ganda, but through direct action of all its members gets what it goes after. CLEAN RECORD The clean record of the SIU is getting around to the men who sail the Lakes ships and it is do­ ing an effective job. There is no better selling point than a imion's record and the SIU has nothing to be ashamed of on that score. The record of the NMU, in spite of aU the high-sounding leaflets and pamphlets, is finding its way to the unorganized seamen and one whiff of it is usually enough to drive them from any intention of joining that outfit. I am sorry to report that Broth­ er Patrick Wyne passed away De­ cember 15 at the Marine Hospital here in Chicago. Pat was wellknown on the five big Lakes, and the Union lost a staunch member. Burial will be by the Union as he leaves no relatives. lying down, and I'm sure that the officials of the SIU and the SUP, as well as the leaders of the AFD Maritime Trades Department, are going to raise a holy stink about this sort of underhanded dealing. For a change, we have some really good news about shipping and business in this port. Very suddenly things started to pick up, and now we could use some rated men in all Departments. We've got our fingers crossed, and we hope that it continues. Although we could use some men as stated in the above paragraph, it would be smart for men to send a telegram to the New York Hall inquiring about jobs on the board before hopping a rattler to this town. The situation might change overnight, and that could mean a needless e.xpense with no • job at the end of the trip. Nordeff Crew Plays Santa In Baltiinore By RAY WHITE BALTIMORE — Seafarers off the SS Charles Nordhoff, this week in Baltimore, donated the sum of $47.50 to their brothers in the Marine Hospital of this port. The crewmembers donating the funds to their recuperating broth­ ers are: Vernon Porter, $5.00; K. Nikander, $5.00; R. Kehoe, $5.00; H. Hesman, $5.00; A. Suha, ^ff.OO; M. G. Mickey, $5.00; J. Ragens, $3.00; R. A. Rosekrans, $2.00; J. B. Weeler, $2.00; C. Horton, $2.00; Chief Engineer, $2.00; Pedro Badar, $2.00; W. Harris, $1.00; V. Gilliland, $1.00; H. Johnson, $1.00; S. Vick, $1.00; and O. Smith, $.50. The hospitalized brothers re­ ceived $4.00 each and the moneys was distributed among P. A. O'Brian, W. L. Giecispie, Leo Rhodes, March Ramro, Emilio DiPietro, Joseph Ramieri, Oliver Headly, Harry Walsh, Peter Lopez, Roy Justice, J. F. Davis, and John Fitjamon. �THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eight NMU Slander Campaign On Lakes Falls Flat As Seamen Learn Truth Testimonial Dear Edilor: Friday, January 3, 1947 Boston Officials Boldly Mush Into Far North To Service Ships The members here in New By JOHN MOGAN Orleans Marine Hospital have BOSTON — Winter really de­ Cashing, American Mail, West TOLEDO—Activity in the port the brass hats in Washington for requested I write to you and of Toledo has quieted down a bit their efforts in aiding the train­ have you publish a little piece scended on this area full weight. Coast. A full deck department now that the majority of crews ing schools and ships. in regards to a person that has An average of 10 inches of snow will be needed for her, and the of the 60-odd ships tied up here The NMU was strangely silent been very good to them while covers New England with liberal same for the SS Eldridge Gerry, doses of sleet and rain to make Pacific-Fai- East, which is being for the winter have finished the when the SlU-SUP forced the in the hospital. activated after a long lay-up, to lay-up work and left for their Wage Stabilization Board to re­ In October she sent them things worse. And, as might be expected, go to Sweden and Denmark, winter homes. verse its decision and give the shaving cream, tobacco, tooth­ The NMU in the Pilot is still members of the SIU-SUP the paste, playing cards and sev­ now we get some shipping up The coming weeks loom as continuing its campaign of slan­ wage increases negotiated by the eral other very useful items Maine way, where, at this writ­ pretty busy ones, with several dering the SIU officials and mem­ Union and the Company. But that have come in very handy ing, the newspapers tell us ab­ payoffs expected before January bers. Well, they know whom that when their wages were brought as there was quite a supply for solutely no transportation is 6. This will help considerably, title fits. The NMU officials who up to SIU-SUP standards then all hands. At Christmas time functioning. Airlines are ground­ for despite the fact that few book signed such a finky agreement the Pilot in large headlines pro­ she sent them a fruit cake ed, trains are hours behind sched­ members are around right now, ule, and of course, buses and auto­ as they did with the Bethlehem claimed to the woi-ld. The big­ each and a very nice card. January 2 will find scads of them mobiles are stopped cold. Company here this fall, permit­ gest victory we have ever won! on dock for a job. Of course, She is the mother of one of ting these ships to operate with So v^hat happens? The SS there are quite a few oldtimers NOT WORRIED our members and her name is Tarleton Brown, Mississippi, pulls NMU crews eight days after they Florence Krech, 2447 Grove St., into Portland and is scheduled around, but most of these are not The SIU officials on the Great were picketing non-union ships moving until Eastern does. and docks, have little reason for Lakes do not worry about the Blue Island, Illinois. These for payoff today. And even The boys in the Marine Hos­ name-calling when they are in campaign of slander from the members have thanked her worse, the Alcoa Pilgrim pulls possession of such a scabby rec­ NMU as we know this outfit push­ personally but would like a into Searsport, Maine at the pital here were the recipients of ed the indicator on the Chad- very special thanks published height of the storm on Saturday, nice cash presents for Chri.stmas. ord. burn over to "finished with en­ in the Log where all hands can and we get a call for two re­ It was gratifying to us in the PEGLER STUFF gines" when they pulled the see the .swell work and deeds placements. office to receive letters from the Some misinformed NMU offi­ phony organizational drive up done by this swell friend of the Two hardy souls volunteered ho.spitalized members, expressing cial took a personal blast at our here in August, and eight days SIU Seamen. to go up there. We haven't heai'd their gratitude for the generosity Great Lakes Secretary-Treasurer, later signed the finky agreement Hoping that this thanks and from them since Saturday noon; of the Union, but the feeling predicting that he was selling out with Bethlehem. greetings from the boys to Mrs. but if the Mounties should call, would be even better if it were to the D&C. Krech makes a swell place in we'll know it's with reference to possible for every member who Nor does the SIU on the Great This Westbrook Pegler type ar­ Lakes worry much about the the Log, I am those two interpid characters. donated to the Christmas Fund to ticle can be expected from NMU company sponsored outfit that The only payoff during the know how the boys inside feel Fraternally, officials who would sign, or per­ C. J. 'BUCK' STEPHENS week was that of the SS William about it. mit to be signed, such an agree­ calls itself a union. Any man who has ever sailed the Lakes ment as they did with Bethlehem FEW IN HOSPITAL whereby they agreed to submit to knows the LSU is sopnsored by Not too many of our members a government agency to dictate the open shop Lake Carriers As­ were patients over the holidays, their working conditions, crew sociation, and is the brain child of a company attorney whose I am happy to say, so the Fund quarters, etc. still has some good money in it. While the SIU is fighting both knowledge of ships was gained Which means that our hospital the shipowners and the govern­ in a law school, and later by be­ By STEAMBOAT O'DOYLE delegate can spread good cheer ment on these conditions, trying ing employed by a shipping com­ This is the whole idea behind for New Year's also. Take a stiff drink before you to improve the conditions both pany to protect their interests in the courts, as he is still attempt­ the Maritime Service when it read the following statement ashore and aboard ship, the NMU Comparison are odious, hence, ing to do, by forming this phony was first formed. Every act of its made by the Maritime Commis­ has continually sided with the suffice it to say that throughout sion: "It is in the best interest of history proves that it's long range shipowners who have spawned company union. the ho.spital our members were our national defense and our program is the compulsory mili­ such boards as the Maritime Com­ made prouder by being told by Merchant Marine that a propor­ tarization of American seamen. mission, the War Shipping Board, their fellow paients, "You guys First, it tried to do this by tionate part of the peacetime and the Wage Stabilization sure belong to a real outfit." compulsory military trainees pro­ flooding the industry with poten­ Board. These Government agen­ posed by the President be train­ tial strikebreakers. It took large Here's hoping for a lot of sun­ cies are designed solely to place ed. by the U.S. Maritime Service numbers of woodchoppers direct shine this week, to get rid of .seamen in a state of serfdom. as a national reserve of merchant some of the snow and ice. Else BLOCK ADVANCES seamen." this weekly report will continue The NMU has been outstand­ to look like a weatherman's Think that over! They are ask­ ing in their efforts to bend over column. But seriously, this is the ing that free Americans be draft­ backwards to please and cooper­ WASHINGTON—Not too pleas­ ed into the Maritime Service just time of the year that Portland ate with these vai'ious boards, and ant news announced the day after as they are into the Army and usually shows some life, and we blocking the efforts of the mili­ Christmas by the Bureau of Labor Navy. need some fairly decent weather tant SIU in attempting to rid sea­ Statistics of the Labor Dep't in order to function efficiently. If you refuse to join this bellmen of . these shackles. showed that retail prices of con­ bottomed scabbery you would be Still, like the U; S. Mail, the SIU In January 1937, Joe Curran sumer goods in the U.S. hit the called a draft-dodger and sent to will get through okay! came out with a statement ap­ highest level on record on Nov. a federal penitentiary. Best wishes to all hands for a proving of the Copeland Fink 15. Once in, you would be govern­ Happy and Prosperous New Book. Harry Lundeberg empha­ The consumers price index on ed by strict military law. You Year! tically refused to abide by the Nov. 15 was 1.5% higher than in would be in a junior edition of provision set down by the Cope- June 1920 — the peak after World the Navy, with uniforms, saluting, from the CCC, and trained'them land Act, and on February 11, War I — and 13.8% higher than and all the trappings. to be "seamen" when there were 1937, the American-Hawaiian five months earlier before Con­ ten real seamen for every job. CHEAP LABOR ship Columbian was boarded by gress crippled price control. During the war it tried again U. S. Marine Inspectors at New Between mid-October and midYou would get the standard by working a deal with the Coast York in an effort to compel a November, retail food prices rose pay of an enlisted man—75 per. Guard whereby men could no west coast crew to accept the fink 4.3%. Retail prices of fats and Of course, you would not spend longer obtain papers for the ask­ WASHINGTON — A five-man book. oils rose 65%, with lard prices all your time marching up and ing, but had to go to this fink- AFL delegation will visit Argen­ No support was given by the soaring 104% in the one-month down Muttonhead Bay. You hatchery instead. At the present tina early in January for a brief NMU in fighting this finky deal, interval. would be assigned to a ship. What time, it has a bill pending in study of labor, economic and poli­ but the crew fought it and final­ Besides the spectacular increase kind of a ship? Why a merchant Congress to form a "Maritime tical conditions in that counti-y, ly compromised by accepting in in food prices, the BLS found ship, of course. Reserve" which would be used as AFL President William Green an­ lieu of the fink book a certifi­ that higher prices were asked for How the owners would tremble a strikebreaking machine. nounced last week. cate of identification. When this nearly every type of apparel, in­ with joy to see a number of cargo BLACK LIST gain was made the NMU put on a Making the trip at the invita­ cluding shoes and shoe repair. ships manned in this way by Recently there have been rum­ grandstand play and told their tion of the Argentine government In the year between mid-Nov­ draftees, whose penality for men­ ors of a new plan, a plan to bring members to build a bonfire out and the Argentine Confederation ember 1945 and mid-November tioning "union" would be hard forth a so-called "official service of the finkbooks. 1946, food prices rose 34%; cloth­ labor in a military prison. How record" of every seaman, which of Labor will be: Arnold S. Zan­ TRAINING SCHOOLS ing 13% ; housefurnishings 15%). far would it be from this start to will no doubt have a blank space der, president of the American The NMU is also very militant Rents advanced "only slightly" having cargo ships manned by for "union agitation." What a Federation of State, County and in aiding government training and gas and electricity costs de­ this uniformed scab organization. beautiful black list that would Municipal Employes;. Lee W. Minton, president of the Glass Bottle schools, which turned out thous­ clined about 2%. You can almost picture it. First make! Blowers Ass'n; Israel H. Gold­ ands of young lads with the rat­ Despite the repeated promise.s they would take over "strategic Now it has come forth with the berg, vice president of the United ing of AB, who hardly knew east of meat packers and their lobby­ routes" — in the interest of na­ most brazen piece of skunkery in Hatters, Cap & Millinery Workers, from west on a compass and were ists here that meat prices would tional defense of course, Next, its whole career. By demanding Miguel Carriga, vice president of lucky if they could pack their rise only "reasonably" with the they would find it necessary to that free Americans be forced the Hotel & Restaurant Employes gear right. end of price controls, the BLS man "vital operations" like the into it on a compulsory basis it Int'l Association; Scrafino RomuThe SIU leadership and mem­ found retail prices of all meats tankers and colliers. After that has pointed the finger of finkery aldi, of the Int'l Ladies Garment • bers contend a man does not need have risen 55.4%. in one year, they would expand into the pas­ at its own self. Workers. to go to school to be taught or­ most of this since the end of senger ships — but only to "pro­ At last it has admitted what dinary seaman's work and can­ price controls. Pork rose 83.9%, vide greater safety." it has always been accused of — Romualdi, AFL Latin-Ameri­ not- become a competent seaman beef and veal 61.2%, lamb 50.8%., Pretty soon all our ships would that it wants to take, over the can representative, will serve as in six months, while the NMU has between mid-November 1945 and be manned by uniformed swab whole Merchant Marine on - a secretary and interpreter for - the been praised by the press and 1946. jockeys working for peanuts. group. military basis. By HENRY W. CHAPPELL Maritime Commission Rigging Up Gigantic Doublecross For Seamen Cost Of Living Hits New High In November AFL Officials Go To Argentina �THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday* January 3. 1947 Page Nina The Patrolmen SayHats Off NEW YORK — I thought, until the other day, that I had seen the cleanest ships on the seas. Then I handled the payoff of the John Gibbon, Bernstein Steamship Company, and had to change my After twenty-six years of sail­ mind for she was the cleanest ing time, Hemsley Guinier, Stew­ ship I have ever had the oppor­ ard, still looks forward to each By JOSEPH VOLPIAN tunity to visit. new trip with the same enthus­ I'm sure if I had gone over'her The office ofthe Shipping Com­ ping Commissioners and we have iasm of a new seaman. Even sail­ with white gloves, the way the missioner is of such importance always been treated fairly and ing through danger zones during brass does Saturday morning in that one is stationed in almost squarely. However, their hands the war couldn't kill his love for the Navy, I wouldn't have pick­ every port in the United Stales, are tied very often when they .see the sea. ed up any dirt anywhere. including some ports in the Great an injiistice being done because "The .sea Has been good to me," In addition to being spotless Lakes. They were placed in office they are unable, as we said be­ he says, "and I have made out from bow to stern there were for the express purpose of pro­ fore, to initiate proceedings or, if^ well by learning all I could about no problems for me to handle. tecting the rights of seamen. This the Master refuses to appear be­ the sea and my job." Everyone was sober, and there protection begins from the mo­ fore the Commisioner, he cannot were no beefs at all as not one a That statement is very true. ment the men sign articles. As enforce his rulings. Therefore, it minute of overtime was disputed. Hemsley started out as an ordin­ you no doubt know, before the is our opinion that the Shipping The crew of this ship certainly ary Seaman in 1919, aboard the commencement of a voyage, a Commissioners be given more deserves a lot of praise for bring­ SS Esparta. Today he sails as contract is entered into between power. ing in the ship in fine condition. Steward and is qualified to carry the Master, representing the Com­ These are the right to issue a GOOD CHOW out his functions on any ship, no pany, and the seamen. summons requesting that the Chief Steward Joe Malone re­ matter what the size. This contract or Articles sets Master or the seaman appear beceived the heartfelt thanks of the Brother Guinier has also work­ entire crew for the good chow forth the ratings and wages of fore him and if they fail to do .so, ed ashore for quite a few years, the men and also gives the dest­ without a justificable excuse, that serving as chief cook in some of he has always volunteered his throughout the entire trip; es­ ination and diuation of the voy­ their papers be cither taken away the finest resort hotels in the services not only on the picket pecially the Thanksgiving Day age. As you can readily see, there 01 su.spended. Understand, of Dinner, over which the crew was Islands. For a few years he was line, but as Cook or Steward. could be many instances where course, that in 999 times out of chef at the Constant Spring Hotel, Wherever he was needed, there still licking their chops when I seamen can be imposed upon. The 1,000, the Master is the one to be came aboard. in Kingston, and later served in he would be, doing his best. Shipping Commissioner is there summoned and not the seaman In addition to being all ship­ In the 1946 General Strike, the same capacity at the Myrtleto supervise the signing of the becau.se the Master exercises hi.s Hemsley was on the picketline shape at the payoff, the crew Articles to make certain that bank hotel. so-called judgement upon the showed their true Union feelings in New Yoik,''and also served as these injustices do not occur. man tvhen he logs him. It i.s when they donated $18 to the BACK TO SCHOOL standby Steward for the duration Before Commissioners came in­ usually on loggings or desertion.s Marine Hospital and $17 to the In 1937, in an endeavor to im­ of the action. Anyone who re­ Seafarers Log. and the Chief to the picture, men were abandon­ that the men complain against prove himself even moi-e, Guinier members the good food that was Mate Richard Moore donated $10 ed in foreign ports, they were, in the Master. If in the event the went to London, where he en­ dished out knows how hard the to the hospital collection. many instances, .«hanghaied, and decision is i-endered against either rolled in the school operated by cooks and pot washers worked to Paying off a ship like the John did not know the duration or party 4hen the Commissioner the United Food and Cookery make that part of the Strike Gibbons is always a pleasure to dc.stination of the voyage. shall be given some method of Association. He took two courses Committee function smoothly. enforcing his decision. any Patrolman. Hats off to a real We thus can .see from this alone Guinier's idea about the SIU in Culinary Arts. SIU crew. that the Shipping Commissioner It is our opinion That once u Soon after this he began to tire is short and sweet. "The SIU has Jim Drawdy more than earns his money, ac­ decision is made against a Master for the of his life ashore, and the call of fought a very fine fight .t. he protects seamen's interests. or the Company that unless they the sea proved to be more than he good and welfare of all seamen, At the time of the signing on abide by the decision that they he says, "and that's why all sea­ could withstand. So, in 1941 he of the articles, the Shipping Com­ should be punished either by the came to the United States, and men should support it. That is Sometimes a Skipper thinks of missioner also takes care of allot­ Master losing iiis license until why I am a member of the SIU." joined the SIU. He sailed con­ himself as a cross between Hitler ments and sees that they are such time as he does heed to the tinually, all through the war, and the Mes.siah. At least, the properly made out. ruling or that the Company be transporting farmers back and Master of the MV Costal Stevefined the amount found to be due GOOD JOB DONE forth between the United States doi-e. Bull Linos, tried to make the .<eaman by the Commissioner. At the termination of the voy­ and Belize, Barbadoes, and Kings­ the crew think that he was a tin age, the Commissioner must be ton. God. present at the payoff and signing j Although this was not in the When the ship arrived here in off of the articles. At that time, most dangerous sectors of the port, we went aboard for the pay­ he is suposed to .settle all disputes Atlantic Ocean, nevertheless, off, and found that the crew had between the Master and the crew. plenty of trouble was encounter­ put in overtime for lowering life­ By and lai'ge, the Commissioners ed. His ships were attacked many WASHINGTON — If America boat for the pui-pose of fishing. times, but luckily they escaped slides into an economic "reces­ When we inquired about this, no­ have done a fairly good job of serious damage and he person­ sion" in 1947, the fault will lie body would admit that the Cap­ this phase of their work, however, ally was never hurt. with those employers who keep tain had ordered any such thing. many cases have come up where the man supervising the signing saying "no" to all reasonable re­ By JOSEPH VOLPIAN So we had them break out the INTO DANGER off of the articles is unable to quests of workers for wage in­ official log book, and lo and be­ In conversation with many docAs the war lasted, Guinier vol­ creases, it was charged last week hold, we found that not only had settle a dispute. The question is then placed j tors I have learned that manyunteered for more dangerous by James A. Brownlow, Secre­ the Skipper ordered lifeboats before the Chief Shipping Comi I'uns, and finally got a ship that tary-treasurer of the AFL Metal manned for the purpose of fish­ men are not following through to missioner of the port for a de­ took him to the Mediterranean Trades Department. ing, but he had also stopped the cision. If both parties agree, in rompletion their ami - luetic area. The convoy he was with "It is about time that employers vessel on several occasions so writing, to submit the matter to ireatiiient thu.s leaving thcmscF was attacked by bombers and stopped saying 'no' from begin­ that he could haul in fish. ai'bitration then the Commission­ ves open to the complications submarines, and four ships were ning to end of collective bargain­ Well, you can bet that the overer has the right to render his de­ and disorders the disease leaves sunk. For hours they .stood olT the ing," he said. "Industrial peace tune was paid. cision which should be binding attackers until the fighting ships can never be attained if one party in its wake. We inquired for the Old Man, of the convoy were able to rout persists in exercising veto powers. but he was not on board since the upon both parties. However, the Commissioner cannot institute a should not be necessary to the planes and undersea ships. "Instead of taking a negative FBI is looking for him on the hearing except with the express i urge men to complete their treatLater he was on the Flying position, employers should corne charge that he bought various consent of both parties and even j ment, but it seems that many Elagle, Mississippi Steamship to the bargaining table prepared articles into this country without after he renders his decision, he j the disease is comCompany, when that ship was to listen to reason and willing to the formality of clearing them cannot enforce it. | ph'tely cured upon receiving the caught-in the now famous typhoon agree to a reasonable compromise. with the Customs. Another duty of the Shipping final shots. This is not the case. off Okinawa. One of the escort Compromise is no new idea. Life REDUCED IN RANK Anyone who has been treated ships was sunk then, and all 960 is a series of compromises be­ Between the Skipper and the Commissioner is to receive all hands were lost. Although the tween what the individual wants phony Second Mate, this trip was dcserter.s' wages and personal ef­ for syphilis must continue to men of the Flying Eagle did all and what he can get. The same a nightmare for the men of the fects. He then turns these over haye blood and spinal fluid tests they could to try to effect a principle is the basis of collective Costal Stevedore. The Bosun to the United States District until informed by his physician rescue, the ferocity of the waves bargaining. was busted for demanding his Court where they are held either that further tests are unneces­ caused them to give up rescue "Many thousands of employers, rights as a Bosun, and an AB for the account of the seaman, sary. attempts. Many patients make the mis­ who sincerely engage in collect­ was demoted for the same thing. if he is subsequently declared . "What I remember most about ive bargaining, have found that it Of course, both men received the not to be a deserter, or, the pro­ take of believing that they can that," he recalls, "is the courage pays dividends in uninterrupted difference in pay at the payoff. ceeds are turned over by the make their own interpretation of of the cfew. Their morale was production and peace and har­ Most unlicensed officers are Court to the United States Treas­ the various te.sts for syphilis, excellent, and especially the mony within the production pretty good guys, having come up ury supposedly for the use and and not infrequently this result.® Bosun, and Deck Maintainance family of management and labor," from the ranks in most cases.. benefit of sick and needy seamen in, their failure to get further ex­ who both, were outstanding ex­ Brownlow said. aminations and tests which are But every now and then you meet or their families. This is a thumb-nail outline of necessary. amples of brave men." "If the old guard of hitherto up with a character who trys to uncompromising industrial lead­ live up to the traditions of Cap­ some of the duties of Shipping Therefore, if you have ever GOOD UNION MAN ers will agi-ee to stop saying 'no' tain Bligh twenty-four hours per Commissioners. been treated for the disease and, FAIR DEALING Brother Guinier has carried out to organized labor , and start try­ day. That's the bird who gives have not had the blood test, spin­ acceptable adjust­ you trouble. his Union responsibilities with ing to find As an experienced seafaring al fluid examination, or physical Ray Gonzales the same earnestness that made ments, fair to both sides, peace­ man and especially in the position examination recommended b y Salvadore Colls him strive to better his job per- time production will break all we now hold, we have had many your doctor, follow through, and James Sheehan foimiance. During strike action records in 1947." occasions to appear before Ship-' see him now. Hentsley Guinier .-.r; MM piiiii Good Fishing Bosses' Refusal To Bargain Will Bring Recession VD Cases Must Follow Through With Troatmont iiiiCaaAA.;!.-. �THE Tan- S t 4 t > H k H S Lafitte's Conditions Blasted By Delegate Knife Wielder Hawser Crew A flash of knife-play aboard the MV Hawser Eye following an argument between two crewmembers provoked a stem warn­ ing from the crew that any fu­ ture displays of violence would result in offenders being brought up on charges before the Union, according to the minutes of a special meeting called at sea Dec. 19: The war is over, but some of the wartime' shipboard conditions linger on. They won't linger long, however, for Seafarers are going to eradicate any carry-overs from the days of war shipping. The crew of the SS Jean Lafitte, which arrived recently in the Port of Baltimore after a fivemonth trip to the Far East, is preparing to do just that, accord­ ing to Ship's Delegate Blackie Bankston. In a letter to the Seafarers Log describing some of the more glar­ ing of the LaFitte's deplorable conditions, Blackie said: "The war may be over, but for the Brothers of our good Union the fighting has just begun. Con­ ditions on this ship are lousy, and it's not the fault of any of the crew members. The purpose of the meeting was "to decide action to be taken" against the Steward Utility who PEACE IS DIFFERENT threatened the Wiper with a knife after the Wiper had quelled "During the war," continued a fight between the utility man Blackie, "we had to take things and another member of the crew. they shoved down our thi-oats, but it's a different story now. WHAT HAPPENED When the shipowners give you a The ship's minutes recon­ run-around and would have you structed the incident as follows: sail their old scows around the The Steward Utility created a world in any kind of way, it sure disturbance in the messroom dur­ makes you feel good to know ing a meal, when he picked a you're a member of the SIU." The Lafitte pulled into Balti­ more "a hungry ship," Brother Bankston said, and the men hope to get "things squared away" there so that future Seafarer crews won't experience a repitition of the voyage just completed. Everything was in order when fight with the Deck Delegate. The Wiper, attempting to quiet the men, was struck across the face by the utility man, who was then forcibly ejected from the messroom by other crew men. The matter was presumed to have been forgotten. Several minutes late, however, the Stew­ ard, department man returned to the messroom in high temper, brandishing a knife, and threat­ ening the Wiper for having in­ terfered. Crewmembers again quelled-the disturbance. Shortly after there was another outburst, this time in the passage­ way, during which the enraged utility man inflicted a minor cut on. the Steward's arm. This time the vessel's Master came to the SG^e, quieted the man and took bun to his room. Later, the Captain called the Delegates to his quarters and suggested that they do their ut­ most to prevent any repetition of the incident. He said that he would lend them aid, if neces­ sary. CALL TO ACTION It was then that- the special meeting was called. Several recommendations were made to handle the situation. One motion'urged that the Delegates seethe American consul about the possibility of removing the Stew­ ard Utility from the vessel. The Friday. January 3. 1947 LO G SHE LUGGED TUGS the Lafitte went into a Mobile drydock after the previous trip, says Bankston. A complete re­ pair list had been drawn up by the crew, and they were promised that it would be fulfilled when the ship got back off the coastal run scheduled to last a month. But the repairs were never com­ pleted. TUG CARGO Blackie shipped aboard the LaFitte in New Orleans, when the vessel pulled in to take on a cargo of tugboats shipped to China by the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration. Principal cargo aboard Ihe SS Jean Laiilte was a deckload Every available inch of space of tugs consigned to China by the United Nations Relief and on deck was given up for the Rehabiliation Administration. Above, one of the tugg has just payload. "They were on our been lifted from the vessel's deck at Kobe, Japan, to be trans''front porch,' and only inches shipped to its final destination. from our bunks," relates Bank­ ston. 1, Then the LaFitte got under icine chests I've seen in a long way and with it the series of un­ time — nothing in them. We got pleasant conditions which the one carton of cigarettes every crew is now intent on cleaning up. ten days. Here's the way Blackie relates "Food gave out long before we what aren't the finer points of the started heading home. We were trip: feeding passengers and a dozen extra heads in every port we hit. HOT STUFF "Live steam came from both The ship was supplied for three the hot and cold lines in the months and the voyage lasted showers, and some of the brothers about five. "In the Phillipines, some linen got burns. The wash water was so dirty it didn't make any dif­ was supposed to have been stolen. ference whether you washed or A side port and a door leading not. The toilets were throwing into No. 3 cargo hold was open all the time we were there. The back. "As far as air-conditioning is Captain took it out on the crew concerned that's just some swivel- by. giving us only one sheet a chair admiral's brainstorm. The week. The Steward had enough ship has the poorest slop and med- to give us two a week until we reached Singapore where he could have the stuff laundered. Seen on ihe aft. deck are iwo NOT RESPONSIBLE lugs awaiting their turn in the "Our agreement says that the unloading operations. All pic­ crew. shall not be held respon­ tures are by Brother E. Hunter, sible for lost linen, but we were AB and were sent to the Log held responsible. "In Kobe, a maritime guy gave by Brother Bankston us a line, a mile long that there was no shore leave, the ship was going to shift and sail the next aboard without a reason." And so goes Brother Bankston's* day, there was nothing to go letter. ashore for, and a lot of other hooey. Ports on the LaFitte's schedule, "We learned that there was no. in the order of call, were: Colon, Army order forbidding shore Honolulu, Kobe, Shanghai, Man-, leave. We were there two days, ila, Masinloc, Bulan, Legaspi,.. and we have put in for overtime Singapore, Sweetenham, Penaqg. for the two days we had to stay and Port Said. G. Washington To Continue Bermuda Run Until Easter The Alcoa Steamship Company will continue to operate the pas­ senger vessel George Washington on her regular weekly run to Bermuda probably until after Easter, it_ has been announced. Continued heavy demand for steamship accomodations from New York to Bermuda resulted in the company changing its orig­ crew approved this action by a ing his performance he would be inal plans to suspend the run on Jan. 1. brought up on charges. fourteen-to-five vote. Part of the Lafitte's crew. In the front row, left to right, are: Ship's Delegate A. Bankston, AB; Deck Del. H.'Durant, AB; Engine Delegate W. Holmes, Oiler; Steward Delegate C. Perkins, Steward. Middle row, left to right, N. Rohder, OS: D. Tippets, AB; C. Hayes, Bosun; T. Kesyer, Fireman; A. Dickin­ son, Fireman. Back row, left to right, C. Hawkins. 2nd'Cook; L. Tippets, OS; J. Yancy, Deck Maint.; R. Jones, Wiper; and F. McConico, Steward. Revealing a sporting desire to give the offender a second chance, the crew voted down a motion that he be brought up on charges. A motion was passed, however, saying that if the utility man gave any indications of repeat­ An amendment broadened the motion by saying "that if any trewmember should attack an­ other with a weapon," charges would immediately be preferred against him. Despite the fact that the fall season is customarily- a slack period for tourist travel, requests for space on the Washington have fallen off only slightly, it was re­ ported. The George 'Washington is said to be operating now at close to 100 per cent passenger' capacity. The Alcoa company put theGeorge Washington on the Ber­ muda run last July. The weekly schedule has the vessel leaving New York on Saturdays and re­ turning on Thursday. The ship's passenger capacity was reduced' recently from 270 births to 200:' births to provide more tworbertht rooms. The George Washington is ano i 1 - b u r n i n g, turbine-driven steamship with an overall length of 390 feet and a beam of 54 feet. She has a gross tonnage of 5,184: Prior to the war the ship operat­ ed in coastwise passenger traffic. �THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, January 3, 1347 Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings PLATTSBURG. Oct. 19 — Chairman George J. Espalla; Secretary C. R. Sloan. Deck Department Delegate suggested repairs for head, also that foc'sles be cleaned and made ready for painting. Black Gang Delegate made same sugges­ tion for his department. Stew­ ard Delegate also reported needed repairs in his depart­ ment. Motions carried: that quiet be maintained in foc'sles 60 that men may get proper sleep; that letter be sent to Union commending Steward de­ partment for its cooperation with other departments; that passageways below deck be split up equally among all de­ partments for cleaning jobs, and preparation for painting. t X %. CAPE NOME. Nov. 30— Chairman H. A. Moore; Sec­ retary J. E. Melton. Minutes of last meeting read and ac­ cepted. Motions carried: thai Delegates check with Steward on all stores coming aboard, if anything is short the Steward will notify Delegates to have action taken; to have cold wa­ ter faucet fixed; he had re­ ported it to 3rd Ast. several times but nothing was done about it; that Delegates meet with department heads about repairs needed; that alarm sys­ tem in iceboxes be repaired so that men will not be locked in. XXX WILLIAM MACLAY, July 4 —Chairmsm Carl P e d e r s e n; Secretary James Van Sant. Good and Welfare: Motion car­ ried to see what can be done about securing addiiional foc'sle for black gang—especi­ ally for the oilers, whose quar­ ters ha'*e not the proper ven­ tilation. Motions carried: to se­ cure a library in Canada; to send a copy of minutes to Log; to keep buckets out of shower rooms; to appoint a commit­ tee of the three department delegates to call on the Sea­ men's Union of Canada to get information about the new con­ tract negotiations; to get a new radio speaker in Crew's messroom; to ask delegate to speak to Radio Operator about play­ ing radio more frequently. Chairman Pedersen promised to try to make arrangements to secure all back issues of the Log. All hands stood in silence for one minute in tribute to the memory of our Brothers lost at sea. NEW ECHOTA. Aug. 18— Chairman Paul M. Palmer; Secretary William T. Harrison. Delegates reported and over­ time to be held for discussion with Union Patrolman. Other Business: Motion carried that each crewmember after coffee must wash own cup and after eating he must put night lunch back in ice box. Last man on each watch to see that the messhall is clean. Motion car­ ried that men will be lined for not observing sanitary rules in heads. tit The Midway Hills Meets An Obstacle ALCOA PILGRIM. Sept. 22 —Chairman Gednes M. Hearn; Secretary James B. Baldwin. Delegates reports: Deck dele­ gate listed various hours work­ ed towing dunnage, etc.. with­ out the required rest periods. Reported that Captain ordered the men to work until Male knocked them off. New Busi­ ness: Discussion about over­ time for meals served to one of the crew laid up in hospital. Crew was told of two crewmembers being denied hospi­ talization in one port due to some mixup by the Mate and Company. Matter of messhall clock not being repaired was aired. » » * BUTTON GWINNETT, Nov. 17—Chairmetn A. Schiavone; J. C. Jutchess. New Business: Motion carried to make up a list of needed repairs for the benefit of the next crew. Good and Welfare: Several cases of violations of shipping rules, and it was decided to bring them to the attention of the boarding Patrolman. The crew agreed that as they found the ship clean they also would leave it clean, if not cleaner for the next crew. It was also agreed that all hands would submit their books and trip cards to their respective delegates with slips enclosed stating the num­ ber of months dues they wished to pay. in this way hope it would help the Patrolman and give him more time to take care of beefs if any arise. Copy of minutes to be posted on bul­ letin board for next crew, also copy to Patrolman and Log. XXX Midway in the proceedings of a recent meeting aboard the Mid­ way Hills, a Seafarer rose and started debate on a matter which, in the crews opinion, smelled to high heaven—the water in the ship's tanks. The discussion wound up with unanimous passage of a motion offered by Brother Gallagher Gallagher stating that "at the next port of call, the Patroln.an shall be called aboard and the water tanks inspected. If the water is unfit for use and if noth­ ing is done about the situation the crew shall give 24 hours no­ tice." At the next port of call, the sore-spot was called to the at­ tention of the Patrolman, accord­ ing to a later set of minutes. The E, T. FRELINGHUYSEN. — Patrolman advised, however, that the crew not take any im­ (Date. Chairman and Secretary mediate action since the port was not given). New Business: Mo­ in an "out of the way place," and tions carried: that all crewno facilities for repairs were members have innerspring mattresses; that all foc'sles be available. Since the Chief Engineer was painted; that windshields be doing everything possible to obtained for portholes; that fan remedy the condition of the wa­ and ice box be repaired; that ter, and, consequently, the water any man found leaving cups, was beginning to show some im­ knives, forks, etc.. on tables provement, the crew decided to donate 25 cents to fund; that accept the Patrolman's advice all men be fully dressed to and postpone any further action come into the messhall and no one to appear with undershirt until, the next port was reached. At Log press time, there was at the meal table; that each de­ no further word on this state of partment take turns cleaning affairs. Perhaps, the Midway laundry, departments to rotate Hills was getting over the hump each week; that a letter be written to John Hawk concern­ of things. ing Mates and Engineers whom 4- 4* 4* we refuse to sail with until clearance is made by them in MAIDEN CREEK. Dec. 16regard to recent strike. (Chairman and Secretary not given). Motions carried: that beefs between Oiler and Stew­ ard be put on agenda for next meeting; that ship delegate see Captain about repairing fan in galley; that OS and wipers clean recreation room every other week; that Steward see about getting new coffee pots; that if Brother should run afoul of> membership's advice again concerning the health and welfare of the crew, dele­ gate shall send in to headquar­ ters recommendation that his book be pulled. Amendment: WCAie ^oofi SIO f»/M — that delegate see Captain about -THE 'BAI&e OF A Fl6RVne his condition and he be placed UNION ... (/OOfl UNION ! on probation for remainder of voyage. Page Eleven SEAFARER SAM SAYS: you VONT HAy/e 'fOBEA J $HAKESPEARe/ IT DOESN'T HAVE. To BE A WORLQ-SHA^m EVENT -BUT EVERY TRIP WILL HAVE A HIGHLIGHT THAT WILL INTEREST THE U/VioNMfMBERSMiP; AN AMUSING INCIDENT A CccD MEETNG, AM OOrSfAMOlHQ UNioN JOB. WHATE\^R IT iS, SEAJDITIN); IP IT'S PRINTABLE, Wf'LL -PUBLISH IT S CUT and RUN By HANK This week's column just ain't up to our now-and-then notice­ able Plimsoll mark due to Merry Christmas and Happy New Year knocking us off course and plugging up our radar ears from de­ tecting fresh news. Well, so help us, it looks like these two holidays were too merry and too expensive. Just about e very bod j' (except a few guys now and then who didn't know we had a strike recently) is flooding the hall to ship out . . . Brother Paulo Pringi, with his mustache and a black rain coat, just registered for shipping . . . The little Steward always with a cigar. Brother Joe Arras, just sailed in from Marseilles, France! And, oui, we naturally presume Joe preferably brought back cognac, which seems to be the only perfume a sailor is usually odored with, just like anybody else is too, now and then . . . We hope that Brother Joe Miller, nicknamed the "Little Admiral," somehow enjoyed a Merry Chi'istmas after all, to cover up his blues from losing out in a night-club investment down in Florida. i. 4 4 Perhaps Joe couldn't get a liquor license so he served all sorts of orange drinks, if that's possible, and the Floridian nightowls just couldn't enjoy themselves boxing the nightly compass in such a unaffecting manner . . . Brother H. W. Greenless, who was taxi-fcuring in West Virginia, sent a Christmas card from Arizona to Paul the Dispatcher. Are you digging for gold or just expanding your taxi-ships. Brother Greenlee? . . . Brother Steve Carr. who got married recently, shipped out. Let's hear from you. Steve . . . Abe "Bob" Sprung, just sailed into town after six months of shuttling bauxite between the Carribbean islands and Canada . . . Thomas Massey. who came in to see his wife, says that his trip with Salvatore Frank ended rather humorously in Mobile. After paying off their long trip. Brother Frank went out and bought a brand new second-hand suit for 17 dollars. The high cost of living must have hit him. too, eh Tommy? 4 4 4 Here's a few of the oldtimers anchored here in town until the ships take them out: Cliarlie Roinikaitis; Bosun Charlie Bush; Andy Thevik; B. Murio: J. Kelly; J. Santos; J. Rockhill; Harold Farrington; F. B. Ortiz; Bosun Francisco Morciglio; and Thor Thorsen . . . Thanks to Joe, the boss of the Mariner's Bar and Restaturant below the Union hall, for way he bottled his Merry Christmas greetings to al his friends topside . . . Bob Hicks just sailed in from Baltimore where he says he couldn't find his pal. One Eye Pete De Pietro, who was meanwhile anchored in the Baltimore Marine Hos­ pital suffering from something—maybe too many peppers? Kidding aside Pete, how was Merry—was she around—1 mean, how v;® Christmas, merry? We were shocked lo hear thai the oddest and rather un­ expected Christmas present the seamen in the "Doghouse" on South Street received was a 50c more raise in prices for sleep­ ing there. Maybe the place needs the money more than the ^ seamen themselves! Well, seamen always have absorbed the worst things in their lives—but the SIU membership has knocked out many of these unfair practices on their lives thrown, at them by all sorts of happy bureaus, military stiffs, phony medical experimenters, financial company wizards, and happy Washfor a living—gel dirt and cuts on their hands, grease on their ington labor-haters. Why don't they go out and really work pants and pains in their backs? "^ �UK if THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Twelve Friday. January 3, 1947 TBE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Moon Koons' Warm Advice For Men Making Island Run Dear Editor: On our recent trip to South America on the SS Del Valle, a Mississippi scow, which, as you know, left New Orleans after the strike was over and after the new agreements were signed, we met several ships operated by SIUcontracted companies. The men aboard these vessels didn't have any knowledge of the new agreements, therefore we distributed several bundles of the Seafarers Log which contained the complete agreement. On all Waterman and Mississippi ships we met, we explained to the men that the agjreement with the aforementioned companies is bas­ ically the same as the agreements with the other companies, with only a few changes in working conditions. MET ALCOA SHIPS NEWS FOR TANKERMEN TANKER MEN book men. The crew blames the Steward, who they say is a tripcard man, and he in turn blames the Captain. There is plenty of food avail­ able in this country, and no need for the men to go hungry. It seems that the old man is a man with an iron whip. It has also been said by some of the crewmembers that the old man said he didn't care if the men ate,or starved. I would like to pass the word to the branches up and down the coast to be on the lookout for this ship when she gets back home as there is plenty to be straight­ ened out aboard. Moon Koons Did You Really Try? By Wayne McAllisJep READ THE S. I. U. TANKER NEWS IH West 8th St. Phone Chester 5-3110 Stickers like the one reproduced above appear all over Marcus Hook. Pa., advertising the SIU's Tanker News. The paper contains all the latest news of interest to men sailing tankers. Christmas And Mystery Cheer Seafarers Abed In Staten Island Marine Hospital We also met two of the Alcoa Steamship company's vessels in Buenos Aires. They left New Orleans for a 21-day trip to the Dear Editor: islands on a bauxite run which I would like to thank the SIU, wound up here in Buenos Airies. the Log. and all the Brothers for It seems that the Alcoa company the splendid generosity shown to is taking several of their ships. us hospitalized members this Christmas. It sure gives a fellow a great moral lift to realize that in this militant and adventurous year of fighting to better a sea­ man's living conditions, we, the sick and disabled, were not over­ looked. In behalf of all SIU men in Ward B-5 I thank you, and many thanks to Joe Volpian, our splen­ did hospital delegate. We all wish the SIU the success and victory it deserves as an Americiin seaman's o r g a n iz a t i o n. "Steady as she goes!" after the run to the islands, and Life here in the Staten Island sending them to the River Plata Marine Hospital has been improv­ area to load grain bound for Bal­ ing as a whole. The food has im­ tic points. proved considerably and is still As you know, it is very cold in on the upgrade, also up here in the Baltic this time of the year, B-5 we have some nice nurses, and when a seaman leaves the orderlies and a top notch medical states on an island run he doesn't staff. take any heavy gear with him. Christmas here was well cele­ So please advise our Brothers brated and it seems like every­ leaving on island runs for Alcoa one was remembered. We wish to be prepared for a trip which to thank the various organiza­ might take them the full length tions for their generous effort in of the articles into any port in the behalf of the sick and disabled world, and to bring heavy clothes seamen. from the states with them. The DARK MYSTERY crews of the above-mentioned ships have no winter gear and A very dark mystery occurred they are headed for Sweden. here some time ago involving a One of these ships is the Cald­ colonel, lieutenant, and an in­ well. The Blanchard brothers spector which resulted in the com­ are aboard her. We also laid plete disappearance of the lieu­ alongside the New Afoundria, a tenant. The story is absolutely Waterman ship, which needs in­ true and took place about a vestigating when she returns to month ago. The names of the the States. She has been around inspector, colonel, and lieutenant the world and has just come are as phony as their ranks. How­ from Shanghai to Buenos Aires ever, the story has a moral and where she will load grain for is good for a few laughs, so here's what happened: France. It was a very dull day in Ward A HUNGRY SHIP B-5, most of the patients were on This ship. New Afoundria, is the sack, the sky outside the win­ very hungry. She has been in dows was leaden and grey, while port seven days at this time and within the ward aH was silent. when we arrived they didn't have Suddenly the calm was broken by ang sugar, coffee, or anything to the shrill jangle of the telephone eat but water-buffalo meat and and someone barked: "Lieuten­ very few stores. It appears that ant Bull is wanted on the phone." there are but few men who are Immediately, to the phone dashed Log'A'Rhythms Oil a spry young fellow. Lieutenant Bull, of course. Two men sitting peacefully on their bunks looked questioningly at each other, "Wonder if he is a real looey?" With the war being over looeys are kind of scarce around here. Suspicion arose in their minds and tacitly then and there it was decided to investi­ gate the looey. LATER One hour later another call came through for Lieutenant Bull, and in anticipation a spy had been placed near the phone booth. To our spy's ears it seem­ ed that an Inspector of some office was calling and was demanding to know of Lieutenant Bull where in the hell he got his high rating. The lieutenant, quick on the comeback, replied that he was a Steward and that all Stewards were looeys, full lieutenants on big ships and lieutenant (j.g.'s) on small ones. The inspector whose name is McSnoop, and who had been a Steward quite a while, wouldn't believe it and ordered Lt. Bull to call Colonel O'Stupid, who is an old army man and has investi­ gated many a messhall, to the phone. The Colonel was called and soon an-ived sputtering and pushing his wheel chair to the phone. The inspector related to the colonel the details and de­ manded that the colonel place the lieutenant under restriction at once and investigate his creden­ tials. HOW COME After hanging up the phone the Colonel turned to Lt. BuU and asked him just how come he was a lieutenant, and demanded his ID card and papers. Bull was only able to produce evidence of having sailed as a messman on a Liberty, evidence which did not satisfy the colonel even though he knew very little about the sea and its ratings. Colonel O'Stupid pressed his investigation and found that Bull wore two full gold stripes on his sleeve and an eagle on his cap. It was also revealed that our boy used his "Z" number instead of stamps on his letters. All this displeased the colonel no end, but Mr. Bull had aroused the colonel's sympathy and he said he would try to get Bull off with a couple of years in Atlanta. The inspector, who had foment­ ed the whole issue arrived on the scene and after hearing the report of the investigation ordered the Colonel to place Bull under re­ striction pending further action in the morning. Are you a good for nothing. Or a lazy sort of guy. With not too much to offer To this world as you go by? Do you think that they are wrong. And that you are always right. Or to let the other fellow do it Is the only way to fight? Do you just sit back and wait For the good things in this life. Or are you in there pitching When it means an honest fight? Does everything you try to do Seem always to be wrong. And to have to try them over Seems a little bit too long? When they're passing out good fortune. And you're standing in the line. Does the same thing always happen That you don't get there in time? If the things you hope and wish for . Seem empty as a lie. And you never seem to get them. Perhaps you really didn't try, 4, 4, 4, Cheerio . By 1. H. PEPPER Let's haunt the old places. With all our old friends. Let's dance all night long And laugh and drink — This is the one night I dare not think. And when the time comes, I'll shed not a tear. HITS THE ROAD Just bid me goodby. That night we all hit the sack While I drink up my beer. to await the morrow and the dis­ position of Mr. Bull, but we were disappointed for when the sun rose in the morning over the hos­ pital, Mr. Bull was missing and upon examination it was found his bunk had not been slept in. Colonel O'Stupid and Inspector % McSnoop, who by a strange co­ incidence were patients in the Dear Editor: same ward as the departed Mr. I am an ex-seaman. During the Bull and just as phony as far as last war I was injured at Casa­ ratings are concerned, upon dis­ covering that their chaige Lad blanca, North Africa and now I flown the coop decided that there am paralyzed from the waist is no honesty in this world and down. left the ward in an ill frame of I would appreciate it very mind to talk of old battles over much if you would send me a a nickel cup of coffee at the can­ Log. at the address below. The teen. book number is 3070, SIU. So, dear readers, thus ended the Give my regards to all the mystery of "Lieutenant" Bull who no doubt, returned hurredly Brothers. to his fleet, with' the curse of Hart G. Brown Midas ringing in his ears. Anoth­ 1330 Queen St.. N.E. er boy had learned that all that Washington, D. C. glitters is not gold. (Editor's note: Former shipmates of Brother Brown might drop William Bause, Staien Island Marine Hosp. him a line at the above address.) WAR INJURIES . LEAVE BROWN SEMI-PARALYZED �Friday, Jfenuary 3, 1947 Compulsory Arbitration Viewed As A Snare For Union-Smashing Dear Editor: Page Thirleea THE SEAFARERS LOG ences held between big business and their political representatives is the one whereby labor unions would be forced to write into their contracts the proviso that arbitration would be the sole way of settling all differences with the employers. Those labor ROUGH STUFF sugar-coated pill, but the real name for this sort of thing is compulsory arbitration, more familarly known was "the two-toone against." The history of com­ pulsory arbitration is a history of the kicks and blows Labor re­ ceived whenever it gave up (or was forced to give up) its right to strike. The end of the war saw prices of food, clothing and other neces­ sities climbing higher and higher. As a result, the labor unions in the great mass industries were forced to break through the "no strike" restrictions imposed on them during the war. UP TO LABOR In round after round of mighty battles the seamen, coal miners, Organized labor can put a stop Steel workers, truck drivers, auto to this by calling its own Congress workers, etc., beat the ears off the of Labor. This Congress could be giant monoploy owners, and gain­ composed of delegates from all This scene of a not-so-steady day at sea is familiar to most ed substantial wage increases. Unions regardless of affiliation. Seafarers, and was recorded by Brother E. Snyder, Oiler, on Its purpose would be to devise Badly licked in the economic a recent voyage. ways and means of defending field, the profit-hungry owners Labor's rights. In this way, a turned to their paid political lac­ solid front of organized labor keys in Washington for help. The could be opposed to the solid Government promptly lifted con­ trols over prices, allowmg them unions that refused to do this front of the bosses. to raise prices as they pleased. In would be deprived of all legal This Congress of Labor would this way the increases won by rights contained in the Wagner put the unions in position to de­ Labor were wiped out. clare a general strike if that were Act. Labor had no alternative but The Wagner Act makes it legal necessary to defend the right to Dear Editor: found himself flying through the to prepare another round of for a union to strike and to or­ strike. It would be able to set up air aided by the Bosun Vince strikes to meet the increased cost ganize and it prevents the issu­ a Labor Party so that Labor After seeing the notice in the Carrecas and a SUP man from of living. The United Mine Work­ ance of injunctions in strike sit­ would be enabled to vote into Log, "Wanted: Tips," I thought I Brooklyn. Alexander landed with ers, under Lewis, went on strike uations. Loss of legal rights con­ Congress representatives from the woirld drop you a line and give a thud on the dock and we, in no when the Government, acting for tained in the act would leave a mines, factories and ships in place uncertain terms, told him to stay the coal owners, refused to negot­ union wide open to attacks from of the present politicans who rep­ the brothers a tip-off on a char­ iate a new contract containing all sides. resent the mine, factory and ship acter we ran across in Rouen, higher wages and better condi­ France. SAC-Rg BLED - I -THE Congress may try to hide this owners. /,LEXAMDER-A^A OUT­ tions. Benny Goodman This guy's name is Alexander union-smashing dose under a RAGE !! *^0 i-OAkSEft DO I MACHINE GOES TO WORK and he hangs out around the GET waterfront in Rouep, France. He WHOLfSAl-E» Immediately the propaganda thinks he has a neat racket and drums began to beat. Through his victims are merchant seamen. the controlled newspapers, over His first order of dirty work is to the radio, and from the floor of come down to the ship inquiring Congress itself, the public was were cut to a half glass per man, if any of the crew plans to shove Dear Editor: told hysterically that the fate of and four cans of milk per day the country, the very right to Here is a story of how the for the crew. The flour and yeast off for Gay Paree over the week­ end. Then this rat takes the un­ life, liberty and the pursuit of great Waterman Steamship Com­ were so bad that the Baker could suspecting Brothers into tow and happiness depended on depriving pany feeds on their fine ships not make bread fit to eat. gives them all the information on Labor of the right to strike. since we received our little raise how to spend a delightful week­ When we arrived in Shanghai In the face of this, Lewis was in pay, and it looks like they're off the ship, and if he ever camw end in Paris. we were told that we were to go forced to retreat. His union had taking the raise out of our hides. back the crew might not let him proved more than a match for The "Hungry" Hastings left to Hongkong, from there to Man­ "GOOD JOE" off so easily. the mine owners on the coal New York on the 17th of August ila, and then to France. All this Just as a warning to all Sea­ I was aboard the SUP ship fields but was helpless when the for Shanghai after leaving San by a ship with two and one half farers who hit Rouen, though I owners took refuge behind the Pedro September 2. The fun months' stores. In Manila we took Benjamin Goodhue when she hit don't think anyone will be gull­ skirts of the Government. started when the messman said on flour and yeast so the bread Rouen last July. This phony ible enough to fall for his line, The United Mine Workers were no seconds on the food, so we was better. Here the fun really found out about some of us fel­ this is his description: He is about started. It was no this and no lows planning to go up to the big 5 ft., 9 inches tall, has silvery slapped with a three-and-a-half called a meeting at once. million dollai' fine for having dar­ The Steward was called in and that, and so on until we got to city for the week end, and hot­ hair, is about 35 or 40 years old, ed to exercise their right to strike. asked the reason for the actions France. Here we couldn't get but- footed it down to the ship to give and of course speaks English. If organized labor had replied to of the messman, and we were and eggs, or anything we really us all the facts on having a good This phony operates a perfume this dastardly attack with a gen­ told that the Company had cut needed to make the trip enjoy­ time. We all thought he was a shop about six blocks from the eral strike, and followed up by his store list by two thousand able, but this didn't make any Good Joe, going to all this trouble docks. Look out for this character organizing their own poUtical dollars and the Cooks had to difference to Waterman 'cause for us, but we soon discovered because he'll only get you in parly, the big shot owners and weight everything so that the they stuck aboard 19 more pas­ his true stripe. some kind of a fix. their office boys in Washington stores would last until we re­ sengers to eat up what little we After the week end in Paris, HEADIN' SOUTH had left. Well, what the hell do which was enjoyed by all, this would have beat a hasty retreat. turned to the States. they care, it's more money for guy came aboard and told us he Now, having tasted blood, the This kid from New England is HALF RATIONS them so let the crew starve. profit-hungary bosses are conspir­ was going to do us another favor. down in Marcus Hook looking This is what happened after ing as to the best way of locking He then calmly told us we had for a southern run. Bob Pohle, BAD MEAT just two weeks at sea: fruit juices the "no strike" handcuffs on kicked out doors, smashed win­ Dispatcher and local ladies man After leaving France, bound dows and did other damage to is right on the ball these cold Labor. One of the schemes which is WANTS MYSTERY for home, we ran out of butter the hotel he had recommended to days. gaining most favor in the confer­ OF MISSING LOG and then eggs and we soon had us. While I'm writing the Log I'd only one meat at meal time and We were pretty well surprised like to have you send the paper INVESTIGATED by this double cross, but he was to my home. The AFL Newspa­ New York Fades not through. He told us that per Guild is on strike in Spring­ Dear Editor: IT'S MOT SO 8AD,WILM€R fortunately the manager of the field, Mass., and it gets kind of —'THE TooTHPiC-KS I had been receiving the Log hotel was a personal friend of his dull without a newspaper. My for about a year or more until ARE B^MD ME\Ail and if we kicked in the sum of Dad is a.n old Lakes sailor and he about three months ago. I would 10,000 francs he would speak to misses the news of the water­ like to know why I am not re­ the manager and have the gend­ front. ceiving it anymore. I sure do armes called off, who, he said, Well, take it easy you guys up miss reading it. were hot on our trail. in Boston. I'm just curious as to I find it very interesting to whether Shorty, six-foot of mess­ HEAVE HO read, and the important things man, has shipped out yet. Does I clip out and sent to my hus­ Alexander no more than got the he still walk down to Common­ band. The rest I keep until he words out of his mouth when he wealth Pier and drool over the returns from his trips, so that ships, wishing he was on one? he will know what is going on in we don't have to go without the Charles W. Halla, no one could eat that, also there the Union. things we should have. We un­ Wesifield, Massachuseiis Please look into this matter for was no milk or anything you can derstand now that this ship was (Editor's note: Anybody had me. I am a steadfast reader of think of. sent out on a trial menu with any similar experiences?) The Captain did what he could lust enough stores to cover that the Log. Seafarer Okeil Jones caught Mrs. Wesley Young to get more stores, but you can­ menu. Well, Brothers, believe not get them in foreign countries. me, if you don't starve on that this shot of the Big Town's Baltimore. disappearing skyline from the (Editor's note:—We don't know The members of this crew think menu you have to be able to live stern of a vessel it headed why you haven't been receiving it is time to do something about on water and toothpicks. out to sea. Brother Jones did the Log, but at any rate, we're this and make sure that Water­ Red Hancock not give the name of the ship. making sure that you get it from man and all other companies Deck Delegate Is it a Statmi Island ferry? store their ships in the U.S. so now on.) Alexander Of Rouen Ruined By Racket-Wise Seafarers The Hastings Is Strictly From Hunger, Says Delegate �I THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Fourteen Asks Whether Labor Has Political Responsibility I' i Dear Editor Having read Louis Coffin's ar­ ticle in the Log concerning the vote of labor and Bernie Good­ man's answer to it, obviously raises the question, have Labor Unions a political responsibility? Both agree that Labor can ex­ pect nothing from the two ma­ jor political parties of Big Busi­ ness. On the other hand, Good man takes issue with Goffin, say that Labor can have a po­ litical party of its own. Both Brothers Goodman and Goffin obviously do not see eye to eye that part of our constitu­ tion—Article XV, Sec. 1—which states, "The Chairman shall per­ mit no religious subjects or po­ litical subjects to be discussed." Since our constitution denies po­ litical expression at Union meet­ ings it takes the position that la­ bor has no political responsi­ bility. How often then can Gof­ fin and our constitution supply answers to situations where strikes are counter-acted by po­ litical force? INTER-RELATION This whole question of political responsibility in Labor unions ' is predicted on the premise that . economics and politics are in- SS JEAN KEPT THINGS HUMMING IN ALL PORTS Dear Editor: Who said Bull line ships were built for the rice and beans run? The SS Jean has proved them all wrong. At present we are rid­ ing the hook in the harbor of Las Palmas, Canary Islands, bound for Gothernberg, Sweden. We have made all the major ports in South America: Buenos Aides, Rio, Santos and Montevi­ deo. We have a swell bunch for a crew on here; everyone is • a character. One of Bud Ray's warm weath­ er boys is riding as Serang — James Corcoran. The Jean has made a name for herself in every port, so far. The crew has kept things humming wherever they have gone, and the painted ladies and the giggle juice kept us broke all the time we were in South America. ONE PHONY We have a nice Skipper on here and topside is pretty good, as are the engineers. The only phony is the Purser, who wears more gold. braid than the Captain. When ; the trip is over we are going to reveal all his doings to the Log. By the way, is Johnny Martin still holding up the bar in the Marine Grill? The Chief character on this l ship i$ John Kugat, knowri to : the crew as Sporty Ody. He's : been Fireman one week, and ; Wiper the next, alternating off and on. At present he's Bull: wiper, while I am holding down the Chief Bellyrobber's Job. We hope to be home for New Year's Day, but in case we don't make it, here's wishing everyone a Happy New Year. The following guys want to be remembered to all: James Callis, Jimmy (the Lost Weekend) Boone, Hug Randall and John Kugat. Dennis (The Brooklyn Kid) Saunders terlated. The proof that one has a direct bearing on the other was made very plain in the recent coal strike. So long as economic action produces violent political reaction to Labor, it cannot es­ cape political responsibility to safe-guard its own interest. BROTHER URGES UNITED FIGHT IN CG HEARING UNITS Dear Editor: Let's all stick together in our fight against the plague or disease called the hooligan Hearing Units (USCG). Let us publicize through the medium of the Seafarers Log all the case histories and beefs of each individual who has been treated unfairly by this outfit. I am sending you a few clip­ pings for publication, and, from time to time, I wiU send you more. I should like this letter to be published in the Log. Let's get this ball rolling for our own benefits. Please with­ hold my name for personal reas­ ons. B. R. Friday, January 3, 1947 A SEAFARER GOES SIGHT-SEEING ' . - '' Whether we like it or not, poli­ tics has made itself a part of la­ bor's action and as such, has made labor a part of politics. In this situation that has been thrust upon us we have denied ourselves the use of political ex­ pression to effectively oppose our enemies. By this do nothing policy in the realm of politics, what are we actually doing? It (Editor's note: The clippings amounts to this, let our enemies control all political weapons for which the Brother sent were the suppression of Labor. Let reports on CG Hearing Unit them appoint their Judges and activities. In June 1946. 1.581 haul our elected official before cases were investigated, from which hearings resulted involv­ their courts as criminals. ing 318 unlicensed men and 75 This is what happened in the officers. Of the unlicensed per­ coal strike and it will continue so sonnel. 17 had papers revoked. long as we refuse to participate 172 suspended. 118 were placed totally in what is Labor's interest. on probation. 55 were volun­ At this point, in the words of tarily surrendered. 4 closed Mark Anthony, "I pause for a with admonitions and 14 were reply." I would appreciate very dismissed after hearings. much a profound answer from The cases increased slightly Brother Goffin to the questions— in July 1946. with 1,633 being Has Labor a political responsi­ investigated Hearings resulted bility? Can Labor escape political 230 unlicensed men and 54 of­ 2-esponsibility? ficers. Unlicensed men had 18 certificates revoked, 99 suspen­ W. J. Brady sions. There v/ere 94 suspend­ ed on probation. 55 surrender­ ed voluntarily. 5 received ad­ TRIPCARDER HAS monitions and 12 were dismiss­ RATING CHANGED ed. Officers fared only slightly TO PFC (MARINES) better in both months. Dear Editor: CREW OFFERS I used to be one of you and still consider myself a good SIU SOLUTION TO man even though I held a trip SORRY SLOPCHEST card at the time. I have a probook coming to me now. I made Dear Editor: a trip on the Andrew Jackson in I wish to bring to the attention December of 1945. She is an old of the Union members the situa­ C-2 that lost her screw in the tion regarding the inadequately Indian Ocean. When the SS Meredith Victory called at Rotterdam, Hol­ stocked slopchest aboard our ship. land, recently, crewmomber Gilbert Parker, an avid cameraman The Deck Delegate on that trip There is absolutely no excuse —and a good one—stepped around town in quest of "shots." was Thomas Joseph and he was for this condition to exist. In most Two of the results, a canal thoroughfare and one of the country's really a good guy. If he happens cases there seems to be a com­ famed windmills are pictured above. to read this I would enjoy hear­ plete disregard for the seamen's ing from him, also I would like needs. to receive the Log if possible. It Recently, on an eight months would be a godsend because I like to keep up on all union mat­ trip to the Pacific, I had the mis­ fortune to be on a ship that was ters. completely out of slopchest I am in the Marine Corps now stores after only two months at Editor's note; The SIU's an­ check which has Just come to me. and stationed on an airfield doing sea. I was Deck Delegate, and I nual custom of cheering its At this time I would like to MP duly. There are quite a few asked the Captain if he would members who are confined to thank the membership for this SIU men here with me and there purchase additional supplies hospitals during the holiday gift and the donations which I are also some nickel moochers, when we arrived in Saipan. He season was repeated this have received in the past. but we are trying to convert them informed me that the money be­ Christmas, with $10 gift checks Here's wishing everybody a to the Seafarers. Some of them longed to the WSA, and that, going to all hospitalized Sea­ Merry Christmas. To the Union said they will be glad to sail for therefore, he couldn't do any­ farers in the Atlantic and Gulf as a whole, my best wishes for a union that is on the level. Well thing about it. District. The gifts were authr continued success. mates, I have to secure for now. orized by vote of the member­ J. McDonald, ' Fortunately, we were able to Lets hear from you and a Happy ship at recent meetings. Ellis Island get the necessary toilet articles New Year to all. Letters of appreciation from from the army PX on that island. 4 4 4. Pfc. C. M. Coffey the gift recipients already are Dear Editor: It wasn't until later at Iwo Jima that we were able to purchase coming in. In addition to Bro­ Hqs. Squadron I want to extend my heartfelt clothes from a Navy small stores. ther Bause's letter appearing MCAS Miramar thanks to all the members for I am now on another ship on on page 12, three other notes San Diego. Calif. their kind Christmas gift. It came the South African run. The very expressing the senders' senti­ in very handy for me. As you (Edilors Note: Brother Coffey same thing has happened on this ments follow: know, I am a married man with also enclosed a Christmas Card ship. There is nothing in the slop­ Deoir Editor: a wife and three children, and wishing all Seafarers a Merry chest except some cigarettes (and I have received your Christmas without any income. Worse yet, Christmas and a Happy New /ery few of these), and some overmessage and the check. I want I have spent three years in the Year. On the card he asks former over-sized khakis. to thank all the Brothers for their hospital,, and God knows whether crewmembers of the Andrew In conclusion, the undersigned kindness and thoughtfulness. or not I will ever get out. Jackson who made the trip to book members think some way Thanks a lot, and my very best India in December of 1945 to con­ The check from the Seafarers should be arranged whereby the wishes to you all at Christmas tact him at the above address.) helped me get a few little gifts slopchest could be inspected time. for my family that T otherwise either by the delegates on board, E. V. Ferrer would have beeun unable to buy. or the Union Patrolmen before Nesponsit Hospital I will close now wishing all the the ship sails. This would insure boys a Merry Christmas and a 4. 4. 4. an adequate slopchest for the Happy and Prosperous New Year. Dear Editor: needs of everyone. James S. Campbell. This is to advise you of the Eugene Howlelf Jr., Nesponsit Hospital and the rest of the crew. receipt of the Christmas gift Hospitalized Members Thank Brothers For Xmas Checks �Page Fifteen Unclaimed Baggage—A.H. Bull Seafarers who left their gear behind on Bull Line ships may now be able to regain their lost goods if their names appear on the list below. The com­ pany wishes to dispose of the goods as soon as possible to their rightful own­ ers. However, articles not claimed by April 1, 1947 will be donated to some charitable institution. Gear can be claimed at Pier 22, Brooklyn. GALVESTON Crew SS SS SS SS / ( / of the— Midway Hills J. Robbins Horace See M. M. Chassreau $ 5.00 1.00 10.00 2.00 Henry Anderson Frank G. Brown L. Bullock, Wm. Buckley NEW YORK J. A. Bean SS ORBIS W. S. Frew, $2.00; W. F. Dunn. $2.00; Robert Clewis W. D. Weise, $1.00; D. Krickovich. Edward Cullivan $1.00; H. Harnett, $1.00; D. F. Kellener, Jaimes J. Crawford $2.0; R. Crigsby, $1.00; R. Kiminsky, $1.00; M, Olvera, $1.00; L. J. Broyles, Dominic Calucmio Carmiel $2.00. SS OUCHITA VICTORY Dennis Gaboon J. D. McDaniel, $2.00; J. C. Laseter, Theo. Dorotus $1.00; R. C. Noe, $1.00; V, Suska, $1,00; C. H. Fox S. E. Jansen, $1.00; E. A. Duda, $1,00; R. R. Carlson, $1.00; N, H. Pratt, $1.00; Earnest Goodman P. C. Adkins, $1.00; W. J. Compton, Frank Gould $1.00; R. Peters, $1.00; J, L. Thomas, Louis Golman $1.00; K. P. Clausen, $1,00; W. G. Eudalley, $1.00; P. Winiarcryk, $1.00; John Graham H. J. Conin, $1.00; F. H. Houck, $2.00; J. J. Gustafson A. F. Roth, $2.00; J. Deal. $2.00; D. E. Leon W. Gray Dupree, $1.00; J. Griffith, $1.00, Gaylard G. O'Brien. $1.00; J. Michava, $1.00; C. C. Burkett, $1.00; C. Jurewicz, $1.00; Michael Getchins, T, F. Yarbrough, $1.00; F. H. Glover. P. Gallagher $1.00; A. J. Langan, $1.00; J, B. Bar­ Oscar Hassiner rier, $1.00; B. Stancil, $1.00; J. Nor- Harold Hardt gaard, $1.00; G. Fleming, $1.00; J. M, R. Hansen Kinstle, $1.00; V. Gerner, $1,00; C. W. A. Harrellson Pritchstt, $2.00; A. DeFilippie, $1.00. SS J. GIBBON Harper Crew of SS J. Gibbon $17.00 Jerome Henderson SS HUNNINGTON HILLS Geo. D. Jones J. W. McKiernan, $19.00; W. R. 'Wilklns, $2.50; C. Davis. $2.00; C, H. Reese, Raymond Joseph $2.00; G, Cascia, $5.00; W. Pikula, M. Jones : $5.00; C. B. Ivey, $5.00; E. S, McGuire, J. Jones •$5.00; T. Sustaire, $2.00; J. B, Sher­ Clarence Jones man, $2,00; H, Wiltshire, $5:00; C. L. Kepper, $5.00; J C. Baily, $5.00; S, R. P. Jones Hamilton, $5,00; H, C. McVay, $5.00; Kleppe I. J. Torre, $5.00, Ellis Kirkpatrick SS ALCOA PARTNER Francis W. Kenefic P. F. Spencer, $1.00; W. L, Paterson, Barry .Kooser $1.00; L. P. Chapman, $1.00; G. R. Sin clair, $1.00; G. Ontai, $2.00; J. G. Na Fred Knoll polenni.s, $1.00; D. B. Brown, $1.00; Hugh E. Lee T. Hong, $2.00; A. Tosado, $1,00; A, E, George Ling Anderson, $2.00; R. Flores, $1.00; R. M. Tussi, $3.00; J. Cornelius, $3.00; R, Sar- Salvadore Marty rano, $1,00; J. C. Bernard, $1,00; F, Michael Motko 1 brown suit case 1 suit case 1 sea bag 1 suit case 2 paper boxes 1 Valise 1 Valise 1 suit case 1 suit case 1 sea bag 1 sea bag 1 sea bag 1 sea bag 1 sea bag 1 suit case 1 sea bag 1 tin suit case 1 sea bag 1 sea bag 1 sea bag 1 valise Small black case bag Black suit case 1 sea bag 1 sea bag 1 card board box 1 card board box Small round bag 3 pes. 1 card board box 1 sea bag 1 sea bag 1 sea bag 1 sea bag 1 valise 1 valise 1 sea bag 1 sea bag 1 sea bag 1 valiso Black case one trunk 2 pes. 1 suit case 1 sea bag Brown suit case 2 pes. 1 sea bag J. P. Mikalozivas John A. Morris Herbert A. Miller Charles H. Murphy Guillcrmo Morales L. Maldonado P. Morsk Joseph Nelson R. Noaek George Newmann Edward Newcomb Patrick Oneil Emilio Pinilla Casper Pinedo Capt. A. J. Powell Robert Paris Damian Passina Pierce C. F. Rebedeau Francis L. Rappell Esteban Ramirez Luther Sutton P. Spierings A. Bund John E. Salisbury Steel George W. Sutton Louis Siebert U. Z. Stone T. B. Thompson R. O. Turpin John Torras J. Thiebes J. Urban Fred Werring Albert Warnk'e Joseph P. Waugh Robert Zaddock 1 sm HALLS 14 North Gay St. Calvert 4539 BOSTON 276 State St. Boudoin 445S BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. CleveUnd 7391 CHARLESTON 68 Society St. Phone 3-3G80 CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. Superior 5175 1 metal grip 2 pes Clair Ave. 1 sea bag CLEVELAND ...1014 E. St. Main 0147 1 sea bag CORPUS CHRISTI ..1824 Mesquite St. Corpus Christi 3-1509 1 sea bag DETROIT 1038 Third St. Cadillac 6357 1 valise 531 W. Michigan St. 1 card board box DULUTH Melrose 4110 brown valise, 2 pes GALVESTON 305 Vi 22nd St. 2-8448 1 black bag HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. 1 sea bag HOUSTON 1515 75th Street Phone Wentworth 3-3809 1 card board box 920 Main St. 1 sea bag JACKSONVILLE Phone 5-5919 1 sea bag MARCUS HOOK IVz W. 8tb St. Chester 5-3110 1 valise MOBILE 7 St. Michael St. 1 suit case 2-1754 339 Chartres St. 1 trunk, 3 pes NEW ORLEANS Magnolia 6112-6113 1 sea bag NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. HAnover 2-2784 1 sea bag 127-129 Bank Street 1 sea bag NORFOLK 4-1083 1 sea bag PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7th St. Phone Lombard 3-7651 1 sea bag PORT ARTHUR . .909 Fort Worth Ave. 1 hat box Phone: 2-8532 Ill W. Bumside St. 2 Valises PORTLAND 257 5th St. 1 suit case RICHMOND, Calif SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. 2 suit cases Douglas 5475-8363 252 Ponce de Leon 1 sea bag SAN JUAN, P. R San Juan 2-5996 1 suit case 2 pes. SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. 8-1728 2 packages 86 Seneca St. 1 Valise SEATTLE Main 0290 3 pes. 1 radio TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. M-1323 1 sea bag TOLEDO 615 Summit St. 1 sea bag WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4^3131 1 sea bag 602 Bough ton St. 1 sea bag VICTORIA, B. C VANCOUVER 144 W. Hastings St. 1 sea bag -2 packages 1 sea bag 1 suit case Small grip BALTIMORE a PERSONALS- JOHN COLFER Your gear, from a Deconhil » tanker, is at the Corpus Christi Hall. i. J. 4. Jarocinski, $2.00; J. Serrano, $1,00; M. C. Getchell, $2.00; M. Lovet, $1.00; P. ROBERT M. RUTLEDGE Sanchez, $1.00; A, Moulier, $1.00. Your wife is very anxious to SS COLABEE hear from you. Contact her at Crw of SS Colabee $13.50 1718 Girard Avenue, Phila., Pa. SS PEPPEREL M. H. Smith, $1.00; Simon H. Nu­ 4. 4. 4. gent, $2.00; S. Mills, $1.00. WARREN LANTZ SS CAPE HATTARAS F. Dunn, $1.00; R. W. Satterfield, Richard M. Cantor is anxious pay their dues until they get $1.00; R. Rivera, $1,00; H, Prytulak, VANCOUVER, B, C. — The feel The vessels Prince Robert and to have you contact him immed­ $1,00; R, Galarza, $1.00, ings of seamen around this port their retroactive $12,80. This at­ Prince David, onetime crack pas­ iately, at 51 Chambers St., N. Y. SS AMERICAN PRESS who have been sailing "Park titude shows they have a very D. G. Miller, $1.00. senger liners on coastwise service Ships" is that they have been poor conception of unionism, and INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS and veterans of the Royal Canad­ R. Mueller, $5.00; C, A, Ericsson, given the merry run around since are just hangers-on, riding the <$1.00; V, Phillips, $0c. their joining up with the Canad­ backs of the membership taking ian Navy where both saw service The crew of the SS Jean La A. T, Bunch, $1.00; S. Mavromichalis, ian Seamen's Union, the gains and giving nothing in during the war as auxiliary, cruis­ $3.00; E. Bachiller, $1.00; A. Gold­ Fitte can collect linen money at ers, have recently been sold to a The majority of them admit it return. smith, $1,00; Charles Brilhart, $2.00; $1.00 per week by calling at the British firm. S. Jaegendorf, $2.00; M. Katrausky, was of their own fault when they They seem to think they have Waterman office. $E00; Lionel Gilmore, $1.00. foolishly voted CSU. They fully to do nothing for these condi­ It is understood that both ves­ 4. 4- 4. realize now that the rosy promises tions, that they just drop from sels will sail for Britain where PHILADELPHIA DAVID STICKEROD SS Coastal Defender Crew $4.00 dished out to them by the CSU the sky. The only security is in they will be gutted out and re­ stooges were just so much hot unity. Get together, get organi­ built for passenger service be­ Please fill out an Exemption HOUSTON air, and now that the CSU has zed. Hold your regular weekly tween England and Continental Certificate (Form W-4) and send INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS Harry Hankec, $1.00; C. V. Burrow, control of these ships the condi­ meeting aboard your ship. The European ports. SIU crews will it to the Chicago Branch. This -91.00; H. J. Potier, $1.00; J. Owen Jr., tions are not above the British only way to get anything is man the ships, and deliver them was to be filled out when you $1.00; H, L, Wills, $1.00; R. L. Gar- standard. worked for the Fitzsimmons and through organization and unity of to their new owners. relty, $1.00; j, R. Clement, $ 1,00; D, They now complain that the all members. December 10, 1946, marked the Cornell Dredge and Dock Com­ E. Waters, $1.00; M. H, Mayberry, s$1.00; W. F, SeoRO, $1.00; T. H. job- CMU seems to be interested only Elections for officers in the 1st anniversary of the death of pany and it is important that this lom, $1.00; Wm. Sumrall, $6.00: M, A. in the collecting of dues and kow­ ports of Vancouver and Victoria Brother Pete B. Gill. Brother be done at once. Morse, $1,06; W. Cotton, $1.00; B. towing to every whim of the ship­ are proceeding on schedule and Gill, one of the oldest members 4. 4. 4. Jones, $2.00; A. Wasinger, $2,00. owners. Conditions are bad on will be completed January 31, of the SUP, and at the time of his Papers belonging to the follow­ J. T. Reagan, $2,00; J, A, Sastellion, $2.00; R. Bryant, $2.00; C. C. Jordan, these ships and only the SIU can 1947. death, had been port Agent at ing men are being held at the $2.00;. H. A. Robenson, $2.00; S, Garcia, improve them. All full book members must Seattle for many years. His work Baltimore Hall. They will be re­ $2.00; K, J, Kloundt, $2,00; M, R, WilThis is admitted somewhat call at the Hall and cast their and achievements diiiing his life­ turned to owners upon proper •Ilams, $2.00; Hannigan, $2.00; J, Becksheepishly, and is the main reason ballot. This is your Union, there­ time on behalf of the seamen shall identification. ner, $1.00; T. G. Morris, $1.00; H. Whitley, $1.00; G. O'Rouke, $3.00; J; why so many CSU men are seek­ fore, it is your primary duty to always be remembered. All sea­ John Davis, John Wulzen. Ru­ Foerster, $1,00; S. L, Rasco, $2.00; C. ing membership in the SIU. vote for the nominees on the bal­ men today reap the benefits of dolph Barber, Robert Lee Willis, N. Bolton, $2,00; W.'D, Austin,'.$2,00; The CPR is shaping up very lot who you think will serve your his labor. The world today is in Robert Earl Williams, R, E. Wil­ J, Carves, $2,00; E, M. Eaton, $2.00; J, well, except for a few men whoj best interests. Be sure to call at sore need of more men like Pete liams, Harry Sheilds, Aloysius W. Smith, $2,00; A. Stout, $2,00; H. don't figure they are obliged to' the Hall and vote. Gill. T, Slaven, $1.00, I Kessen, and Charles Hickis. 2 1 3 1 Unknown brown suit cases small brown trunk sea bags round bag NOTICE! �Page Sixteen «•» 555:5?:: Friday. 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Title A name given to the resource January 3, 1947 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. IX, No. 1 Description An account of the resource Headlines; 2 SIU SHIPS CRASH; 1 MAN IS INJURED TAMPA CITY HEADS HELP COPMPANY AGAINST STRIKING AFL TEAMSTERS NEW ISTHMIAN MEET CALLED BY THE NLRB SNUG HARBOR TRUSTEES TO TAKE UP SIU REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION TRAINING STRIKEBREAKERS RANK AND FILE UPHOLDS CURRAN ON RESIGNATION 1946 WAS YEAR OF MANY VICTORIES FOR SIU; NEW DRIVES PROGRESSING ALABAMA POLICE USE BEATINGS, SPYING AND BRIBERY TO SMASH UNIONS NEW SMITH BILL WOULD STRIP LABOR OF ALL PROTECTION MEET TOMMY, GREAT LOVER TUGBOATS WILL HALT SATURDAY IF OPERATORS REFUSE TO BARGAIN SUP SIGNS CONTRACTS WITH DECONHILL, PACIFIC TANKERS AND AMERICAN PACIFIC NEW REVISION OF MARITIME LAWS WILL NOT DO SEAMEN ANY GOOD IT WAS HOT TIME ON CEDAR BREAK BUT THE BOYS FINALLY COOLED OFF LAKES CARRIERS SEAMEN LEARN; COME AROUND TO CHICAGO HALL CALMAR NOW READYING LIST FOR BACK PAY SHIPPING IS ON THE RISE IN CORPUS CHRISTI NORDOFF CREW PLAYS SANTA IN BALTIMORE NMU SLANDER CAMPAIGN ON LAKES FALLS FLAT AS SEAMEN LEARN TURTH BOSTON OFFICIALS BOLDLY MUSH INTO FAR NORTH TO SERVICE SHIPS MARITIME COMMISSION RIGGING UP GIGANTIC DOUBLECROSS FOR SEAMEN COST OF LIVING HITS NEW HIGH IN NOVEMBER AFL OFFICIALS GO TO ARGENTINA BOSSES' REFUSAL TO BARGAIN WILL BRING RECESSION VD CASES MUST FOLLOW THROUGH WITH TREATMENT KNIFE WIELDER WARNED BY HAWSER CREW LAFITTE'S CONDITIONS BLASTED BY DELEGATE G. WASHINGTON TO CONTINUE BERMUDA RUN UNTIL EASTER Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5/11/1947 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1947 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/3910cc8f902aaba8ce58135f916c9a91.PDF 9412c0ff085ef2fe93395545168bbd35 PDF Text Text w SEAFAltERS*LOO • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THI flAFARERI INTf RN ATI ON AL UN ION • ATLANTIC AND GULP DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • EXPECT RULE 0NPHSFA1I NEXT WEEK story On Page 3 (top, left) presents gift carton of smokes, $25 26nas bonus and regu­ lar $21 weekly SIU benefit to F. Bacomo at Manhattan Beach PHS hospital. Below, kids enjoy gala SIU party In New Orleans. (Stcry on Page 3. More pictures on Page 5.) IN THIS ISSUE Dump Robin Vote NMU Begs Court / -Story On Page 2 TiTllTlAU TWIU^^nV By THB SUFBREBS LAB • H �WW- Kai« Two SEAFARERS NMU Begs Court To Reverse Robin Ship Vote Losses LOG Jannary S. 195t ... And The Wine Flowed Like Oil For Mobile Unsuccessful in its original attempt to stall off all Robin Line balloting, the National Maritime Union is now desperate­ ly trying to ward off a complete rout in the fleet by the SIU. The SIU has won six of the> seven ships voted so far. posed the nature of its "picketThe NMU is scheduled to line" when it sent NMU replace­ MOBILE—Constniction is under­ way on temporary facilities up the Alabama River, under terms of a proposal to expand the Alabama State Docks. The docks are part of the state's long-awaited Alabama state liver iiriprovement project. On completion shippers in the northern part of the state will be able to send their cargoes straight down-river to the port of Mobil* where they can be transferred to deep sea vessels. Many companies are taking .ad­ vantage of these improvements and are adding and improving their own facilities here. Waterm'jn Steamship Company recently brought in a Navy drydock in order to handle their own repair and drydock work. All of these Improvements spell more woik for Seafarers on the beach and for members of the SID'S Harbor and Inland Water­ ways Division in the ports. Christmas dinner for the mem­ bers on the beach and their fami­ lies was a huge success as some 290 persons sat down to full-cour.se meals in the snack bar jn the hall here. The way the food disappeared was a tribute to the men in the galley. Shipping was on the slow side during the past period and from all indications, the next period will be about the same. The Alcoa Planter, Patriot, Corsair, C ipper, Pennant (Alcoa); Madaket, Monarch of the Seas, LaSalle (Waterman) and tne Steel Age (Isthmian) were in port during the last two weeks. go into, court next Thursday to seek ments for some of the Robin ships an injunction barring SIU certifi­ through its own lines. cation on the last two ships voted, NMU desperation has arisen plus a ban on balloting aboard the largely due to the weak support of Robin Hood, tentatively set for the the Robin Line raid by the mari­ same day. The Hood is due to ar­ time union's own membership. rive in Boston from Capetown on Uneasiness gripped the NMU still Tuesday, January 7th, and will be further following NLRB balloting the last ship to vote of the eight aboard the Robin Trent in which Robin Line vessels now operated two NMU members cast ballots for by Moore-McCormack. The actual the SIU. balloting will probably be in New The SIU originally petitioned York, as has been the case on all for an election on Robin ships last the other ships voted. August after Mooremac, which had With a large SIU crew aboard, purchased the fleet earlier, began Peck gang crewmembers of the wine tanker Angelo Petri are she would in all probability cast a calling replacements from the NMU shown hooking up hoses for discharge of wine at the company's ter­ heavy majority for the SIU, to give and forced SIU men to work-under minal in Port Newark. The vessel is contracted to the SIU Pacific the inferior NMU contract. Robin the SIU bargaining rights for seven District. (A future issue of the SEAFARERS LOG will carry a fea­ of the eight ships polled. The NMU Line had previously been under ture on the wine tanker operation.) managed to win only one vessel in SIU contract since 1941. the fleet, and then only because 11 Seafarers were fired and re­ placed through the NMU hall. The count on this vessel went 25-11 against the SIU as a result. WASHINGTON-^Tramp ship operators have made a direct frontal attack on American Would Upset Certification Coal Shipping in their efforts to get the Federal Maritime Board to pull back GovernmentThe basic objective of the i^IU owned charters. The tramps are arguing that because of the shipping slump, the FMB court action is to overturn the Na­ tional Labor Relations Board's should act immediately to ter­ order certifying SIU bargaining minate charters on ACS ships ing the attack on American Coal. charters had been in, effect for six rights on the ships already polled. and other charters outstand­ In a recent message to the Board months the Maritime Administra­ he called for "immediate action" tor should review the progress These were the Robin Kirk, Robin ing. The tramps, in a new gambit, because the tramps' position is made by American Coal Shipping Gray, Rdbin Sherwood and Robin in carrying out its new contract have also argued that the Federal "desperate." Locksley. Robin Line jobs went back up on Maritime Board is violating the The tramps maintain that before program to determine whether suf­ SIU shipping boards in mid-Decem­ "50-50" law by permitting military a company such as American Coal ficient progress had been made to ber, when replacements for the arid aid cargoes to be carried on operates Government-owned ships warrant continuation of the char­ Robin Lockeley were dispatched Government - chartered vessels. it should seek privately-owned ton­ ters and 'lacking reasonabie excuse from SIU headquarters in New They have pointed out that the law nage for chartering. Such tonnage for insufficient progress (the MarlYork. This was the first ship cov­ calls for 50 percent of these car­ is now available with a number of time Administrator) should excrered by the certification ^orders to goes to be carried on privately- privately owned tramps in lay-up. else his option to terminate the owned US vessels. This phase of call for men. "We wish to draw your attention," charter.' The NMU itself is now barred the tramps' claim does not affect Dunaif wired, "to the fact that "You further stated that one year BALTIMORE—Morris Weinstein by a separate injunction from American Coal. American Coal Shipping Company is a reasonable time for American has been reelected to his third Coal Shipping to complete its plan picketing the ships already certi­ James G. Dunaif, president of is employing the one vessel which fied, plus the two awaiting cer­ the Navigator Steamship Corpora­ it owns, namely the Coal Miner, in and undertake definite commit­ term as president of Local 14, Mas­ ters, Mates and Pilots. The local tification (Robin Trent and Robin tion and the Tramp Freighter Cor­ the grain trade while they are us­ ments for new ships. Goodfellow), as well as other poration, both of them NMU-con- ing a Government-owned ship to "The period for the six months' ballot committee reported that Moore-McCormack ships. It ex­ tracted companies, has been lead- perform their coal contract. We re­ review has long since passed and Weinstein received 201 votes, and his opponent, H. quest to know why American Coal it is now more than fourteen Diemel, 36 votes. Shipping Is not required to use months since the Board decision Ballots were their own vessel to perform their and there has been no review of counted Decem­ tile construction plans of the Amer­ contractual obligations. ber 26 following "We would draw your further at­ ican Coal Shipping on which the a 90-day referengranting of the charters was pred­ tention to your findings as set dum. Local offi­ forth in Docket M-70 approving icated." cials serve two WASHINGTON—The Government has requested 18 west the charter of Government-owned Other tramps have supported year terms. coast oil companies to voluntarily cut their foreign oil im­ ships to American Coal Shipping. the Dunaif position including Tak Incumbent 1st ports by 37 percent. Most of the big companies have in­ In thiii docket, you found that Shipping Corporation, Pacific Wa­ vice-president H. Weinstein American Coal Shipping was ask­ terways, Ocean Transportation, dicated they will comply. 4 J. Mohr won re­ Ocean Clippers and Maritime election over his opponent H. F. A Government committee would constitute a threat to the ing for the use of Government Overseas. owned ships as a 'stop gap' meas­ Kirk. Mohr received 197 votes to found that domestic produc­ national security ..." The Govern­ ure On the "50-50" protest, Dunaif Kirk's 46. until they could place orders tion was insufficient to meet the ment is seeking more domestic oil fqr new construction or reconver­ has petitioned the US Comptrol­ western states' needs and that im­ exploration by Us producers. A five-hian contest for 2nd vicesion of vessels for the coal trade, ler General to stop what he called portation was necessary, but the president went to W. Bchiller, who "improper and illegal expenditure Some of the companies most af­ report said the imports planned fected by the request were. Stand­ and you stated that after the of Government funds" which are polled 90 votes. Schiller succeeds were "substantially in excess" of ard Oil of California, Tidewater going to Government-operated J, R. Silver, who quit as 2nd VP what was necessary and "would in­ Oil, Shell -Oil, and Wilshire Oil. to run unsuccessfully for secretary. ships. evitably lead to a situation which The sharpest cut recommended was There has been no change in the The new secretary is Capt. T. F. for Superior Oil Company, a new January 3. 1958 Vol. XX, No. 1 past two weeks in the status of the O'Callaglian, who received 75 votes importer^ The government re­ American Coal fleet, now down to to win in a five-man field. He suc­ quested It to cut its imports from six ships. One ship, the Cleveland ceeds Capt. Arthur N. Goodrich. a planned 35,000 barrels daily to Abbe, has been returned to the an average of 3,000 barrels daily. boneyard in the place' of the CastPAUL HAIX. Secretary-Treasurtr While most of the companies mir Pulaski which was ordered HCBBEBI BBAHO, Editor. BnNAim SEA­ TAMPA—Shipping was good said they would comply with the MAN. Art Editor. HEBMAN ABIUCH. IBWIN back by the Federal Maritime during the past period with eight request, Richfield Oil Company SPIVACK, At, MASKtN, JOHN BHAZIL, Staif Board. LOG -readers will note that BiLl MOODT. Culf Area Repre­ in-transit vessels providing the said it would not. The company Writers. The Pulaski, Waiter Hines Page, this issue begins Volume XX, sentative. bulk of the jobs. ' said the quotas would only result Harry Glucksman and Martha BCT- marldng the 20th year of LOG The Rion (Actium) paid off while in severe "inequities." Opposition PuMUhtO WwMkly pt th« haadquartBr* ry are idle in Norfolk while the publication. The last two is-; Ml* Saafarara IntarnaHanal Unien, At­ the Ocean Deborah- (Maritime to the plan also came from the •f lantic A Ouif District, AFL-CIO, *7t Faurlh Thoirias Paine is now completing sues of 1957 were incorrectly Overseas) signed on. The Warrior Canadian Government. Avanua Braakiyn 32, NY- Tai. HYacbith its last Voyage on its consecutive numbered^ and were actually y-4tM. Bntarao - as sacend class mattar Wacosta (Waterman); Azalea City, The proposed cutback will, have at tha Fast Oittc* In Braaklim, NY, unOor charter. It will lay up upon its re­ Numbers 25' and 129 of XIK.; Fairland and Gateway City (Pan- some effect on foreign shipping, -tw Act ar Aug. 2L 1*12. turn, as present plans stand.. The The LOG regularilir pubUshes AtUritlc) and the Steel Age (Isth- but will result in an increase in Coal Miner Is en a .grain run as it Zfiissries.-.peir-„ : ,. .. US cq^tai , mlaoj were in pcH-t for has been for sever^ months.noqi. Tramps Assail Amcoa! Charters Mates Local 14 Reelects Weinstein Boost For Shipping Seen In US Oil Import Slash fc.- f I SEAFARERS LOG In-Transits Perk Tampa I»•'• LOG Marks 20th Year ..•• 'f-'. �v ' y.-rca^w^i/.rr'-y^Tv .'7 SEAFARERS JtaauTf 8» 1988 LOG • - Page Itre* Await US Budget Verdict On Future Of PHS Hospitals SlU Welfare Services representative Toby Rynn brings Christmas cheer to a group of Seafarers recuperating in Staten Island PHS hospital. Among those waiting to receive their $25 Christmas bonuses and smokes are Leslie Simmons, Hannaford, Gomez, Jose Rayes, John Broad, Stan Swienkowski and Franz Mietke. SIU headquarters will closely scrutinize the President's forthcoming budget message to Congress for the first concrete evidence of the Administration's plans for the Public Health Ser^ce Hospitals. The proposals on the Public Health budget for the coming year will in-| ^ for the ax, but was saved by a vig­ Hall, who is also president of the dicate whether the Bureau AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ orous SIU campaign. In 1954, ef­ of the Budget has ap­ ment, pointed out that the recent forts were made to discontinue all MTD convention took a very strong medical services for seamen, but proved plans to close the stand against any moves to cut these plans were dropped after the Savannah hospital and back on hospital services, a stand late Harry Lundeberg conferred with President Eisenhower on the three others and turn sea­ which wasv subsequently endorsed subject. men over to private facilities at the AFL-CIO convention. The new tactic adopted by the "The MTD position," Hall said, for medical care. Bureau of the Budget pays lip "is that the Government and Con­ The budget agency had sug­ service, in the SIU view, toward gested to the PHS in September gress should not use international providing medical services for sea­ that it "suivey" the possibilities problems as-an excuse to reduce or men since it proposes contracting of closing Savannah, Chicago, eliminate highly essential services, out such services. Experts on medi­ Detroit and Memphis and enter­ of which the hospitals are one. As cal care are agreed that it would ing into contracts with private far as we are concerned, any at­ be practically impossible to pro­ doctors as an "economy" measure. tack on the hospital budget should vide services under a contract The announcement of the .survey be regarded as the signal for an Christmas, 1957, was celebrated in typical SIU style in ports drew immediate fire from the SIU assault on all Federal welfare serv­ basis that Would be equivalent to throughout the nation. Many Seafarers on the beach brought and other maritime unions, with ices. All unions of tlie Maritime those given by the hospitals. The effect would be a serious re­ their families into SIU cafeterias and restaurants for holiday the SIU viewing the move as a Trades Department are united in net duction in such services to seamen. their determination to press for dinners while Welfare Serv--t fiank attack on the whole hospital adequate appropriations for the ices Dep't representatives are not available as yet, it is esti­ system. Now, with the prospect of in­ Public Health Service." visited Seafarers in the hospi­ mated that the Welfare Represen­ The importance of the hospitals tals and helped spread some of the tatives gave out more than $4,000 crease defense spending as the re­ to seamen was pointed up by Pro­ in Christmas bonuses to th^ men sult of the Soviet success in the holiday cheer with Christmas bonuses and gifts of cigars and in the hospitals, plus additional rocketry field, the fate of the hos­ fessor Elmo P. Hohman of North­ gifts of smokes. pitals is linked with that of all oth­ western University in a paper read cigarettes. A $25 Christmas bonus is given er social welfare benefits provided' to the annual meeting of the In­ As has been the custom in the past, SIU halls In the various ports to every Seafarer in the hospital, by the Government. Moves are al­ dustrial Relations Research Assosponsored Christmas dinners for and to those on the disability bene­ ready afoot in Congress to cut siation. Dr. Hohman said in part: "Seafaring has long ranked as the men on the beach, their fami­ fit, to help him purchase gifts for back on these services as "unnec­ lies and friends. Some of the din­ his family and friends. This bonus essary" and devote the funds saved one of the most dangerous occupa­ ners were given in the hall while had been paid to these men every to missile production and a bal­ tions in the world, both in . terms of accident and of disease. Numer­ those halls without facilities pro­ year since the Welfare Blan began anced budget. En-route to Puerto Rico, the SIU Secretary-Treasurer Paul ous major causes, ranging from vided meals in hotels and restau­ in 1950. storms and exposure to sudden SlU-manned Claiborne picked up rants. changes of climate and unsanitary some unexpected cargo when a Over 450 Seafarers and their conditions in foreign ports, explain Navy jet plane ditched a half mile families enjoyed their Christmas why the average seaman spends an from the ship east of Great Inagua Day dinner in the headquarters uncommonly large proportion of Island. The incident took place on cafeteria. Mobile reported over 250 hLs working lifetime in hospitals December 16. persons filled the snack bar there and in various stages of convales­ Despite heavy rain and eight to for their, holiday meal. Similar cence. Coupled with the fact that ten-foot swells, a lifeboat gang turnouts • were reported in Balti­ NEW ORLEANS—Substantial increases in benefits paid he is usually away from home from the Claiborne had Lt. Com­ more, New Orleans and other ports. Although the complete figures under provisions of the Health and Welfare Plan of the SIU's when requiring medical attention, mander E. Holmgaard aboard Harbor and Inland Waterways Division went into effect Janu- this high incidence of accident and within 45 minutes. disease obviously demanded spe­ Approved by the^ Commander Holmgaard had run ary 1. consideration. Consequently out of fuel in the storm when he HIWD Welfare Plan Trustees which has been in existence for cial Congress long ago provided at their January 1 meeting, only a year and a half. The plan chain of special Marine Hospitals broke through some overcast and spotted the ship. Captain Donald benefit features are: became effective June 1, 1956. (now incorporated into the Public E. Bolhuis ordered the boat crew ^Elimination of the $50< deduc­ The Increased benefits apply Health Service) . . into the water as the plane ditched. tible provision on hospital benefits. only to cases occurring on or after The 1957 ^udget was the first The pilot got off a flare enabling • Increase in the death benefit January 1, 1958, J. Michael Early, time injseveral years in which the administrator of the plan, said. For hospitals were given a full ap­ the boat crew to spot him, pick from $2,000 to $3,000. . A Brotherhood of Marine Engi­ The increases represented sub­ example, the increased hospitaliza­ propriation without organized op­ him up and transfer him to the neers' delegation headed by BME stantial gains for SIU-HIWD men, tion benefit will not apply to hos­ position from the Bureau of the ship. The Claiborne had difficulty get­ President Ray McKay will attend and signified remarkable progress pital in-patients admitted prior to Budget. Prior to that, they had ting the boat back aboard in the the three-d y convention of the for the SIU-HIWD's Welfare Plan January 1. It will apply in all cases been the target of "economy" rough water but finally made it newly-formed Local 101, Marine where patients were admitted to a drives dating b'. ck to May, 1953. It Engineers Beneficial Association, hospital after midnight, December was then that Savannah was listed after heading for the lee of the island. "All in all it was a most In Cleveland next week. The new 31, 1957. successful operation," the skipper local, which will represent all Similarly, the increased death concluded, "and the crew did out­ MEBA men on the Lakes, is hold­ benefit will be paid only in those standing work in effecting the res­ ing the convention January 6 cases where death occurred on or cue and handling the ship during through 8 to draft an organizing afterjanuary 1, 1958. this critical period. The man most program and get its local machin­ SIU membership meet­ The SIU-HI^ Welfare Plan pleased was Commander Holm­ ery set-up. also provides for payment of a $3 gaard." ings are held regularly The BME's attendance at the meeting is part of the MEBA-BME every two weeks on Wed­ daily hospital benefit to SIU-HIWD meff confined to a USPHS hospital, ALBANY—The New York State agreement to cooperate on organiz­ Registration Of ing projects in line with the even­ nesday nights at 7 PM in, a $200 maternity benefit, and the Labor Depturtment has predicted a following hospital and surgical ben­ all SIU ports. AH Sea­ 100,000 jump in unemployment in­ tual merger of the two organiza­ Aliens Underway surance claims this month over the tions. Also expected to attend the farers. are expected to efits: The annual registration of Up to 31 days' hospital room and 286,000 total registered in Decem­ conyention are representatives of attend; those who wish to aliens is now underway. All board at $10. a day; maximum of ber. To accommodate the increases the SIU Great Lakest District, the aliens must report their ad­ $100 for hospital extras; makimum in claims, the Department is in­ dresses to the Immigration International Brotherhood of Long­ be excused should request shoremen and other affiliates of permission • by telegram of $300 for surgical fees in accord­ creasing its staff by about one-third Service during this month. the Maritime Trades Department. (be sure to include reg­ ance with a published schedule for and adding newjoffice equipment. Blanks are available at post various operations and $4 » day for However, it warned that there will Local 101 was formed through a offices and field offices of the The doctors' calls at the hospital, up to be delays in collecting claims be­ Immigration consolidation of previously-existing istration number). and Naturalization a maximum of 31 days. cause of the big boosts in layoffs Service. separate MEBA groups on the next SIU meetings will be: Hospitol and surgical, benefits in the state. Lakes. It is expected to play an General J. M. Swing, the January 8 apply to dependent wives and unThe department said that unem­ Inyni g r a t i o n Commissioner, active role in organizing in . that mairied children under 19 of SIU- ployment was on the increase, warned that aliens deliberately area when the St, Lawrence. SeaJanuary 22 . way starts functioning, HIWD men and to covered workers throughout the state with little failing to register are subject, to • February 5 7 The Seaway has a potential of themselves wb^ tjhey are hospital­ prospect of immediate improve­ severe penalties including. de. ^5,000 new jobs for-maritime work^ ; f^broqry 19 ized itt insUI^Uii^^ii-ether than^ a ment. Claims in 1.957 wwe alrqafiy ••n' running weR^'aliea^' ' i USPHS hosp|{^>'7 Dinners, Hospital Bonus Mark Sill's Christmas Navy Pilot Rescued By Claiborne 5IU-HIWD Welfare Increases Benefits Lakes Eng'r Meet Draws MTD Unions SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS ; •. • See Delays In Jobless Claims - rf! I| •i I '1 7 '7 ,vl -7 �SEAFAKBRS i-' L0^ JiunuuT Si IfW Herman Cooper And %idford Lay/ Supertanker Readied For SlU Ship Co. The November 8,1957, edition of the SEAFARERS LOG carried an article entitled, "The NMU and Herman Cooper." The article dealt with what thfrLOQ called "a number of striking privileges" Mr. Cooper has been accorded in the NMU. These privileges, the article pointed out. Included freedom to p^icipate in internal union matters and to electioneer on behalf of the NMU president the right to rim a signed to perform extraordinary services vance of a case. He was asked tive, so you would have whatever column m the "NMU Pilot" in connection with the preparation why he did not draw up a resolu­ action was taken covered?" MR. COOPER. "Because the con­ dealing exclusively with seamen's for the convention and the con­ tion for Cross' ouster, since Cross was the subject of charges by duct of the board at that point was lawsuits under the Jones Act, and vention itself . . . BALTIMORE — A new super­ the privilege of having a special "I was asked by a member of Sims; or why he did not draft one in consideration of charges against tanker has been launched here for eolumn devoted to notices his law the board what I would consider for Sims' acquittal. He declared Cross." to be a fair fee ... I mentioned the SENATOR ERVIN. "So you pre­ the SlU-contracted Metro Petro­ that Sims did not ask him to do so. firm wishes to insert in the "Pilot." The LOG also noted that its sum of $24,000. There were com­ Committee members then asked pared a verdict, what was equival­ leum Shipping Company and is him why he^did not proceed with­ ent to a verdict of guilty, and being outfitted for her maiden voy­ prior announcement, in Septem­ ments of pleasure . . ." out Sim's request, as attorney for neglected to .prepare a verdict of age to take place sometime in ber, of its intentions to discuss Mr. t . not guilty? . . .^You drew up a February. "Cooper's activities, brought an im­ THE CHAIRMAN. "What was the entire international union. He was also questioned as to the resolution which was a' resolution mediate communication from Mr. the occasion for the $8,000 in cash The 32,650-ton tanker has been executive board's rapid action in anticipating in advance that the named the Atlantis. It was con­ Cooper, warning of the existence and the $16,000 check?" MR. COOPER. ". . . the prior suspending Sims a few minutes board was going to take action structed under the Maritime Ad­ of libel laws and his intent to hold the SlU accountable for anything hostility to me personally of Mr. after it had reached its conclusions against Sims . . . Why did you hot ministration's trade-out and build draw an alternative one? . . ." that was said of him—to which the Sims became Increasingly appa­ as a hearing board. program, under which American The following are a brief ex­ LOG replied it would not be dis­ rent . . ." MR. COOPER. "I think such a T-2 tankers were transferred for­ "... I told Mr. Cross I v^as most cerpts from this testimony: suaded from discussing subjects of resolution might have been pre­ eign in return for promises to build interest to its readers and would uneasy about what would happen MR. KENNEDY. "You had some pared by Mr. Sims' personal coun­ new ships. . . . particularly with respect to draw from the record for its maleofficial capacity in the hearing that sel, for all I know . . ." • The Atlantis is 630 feet long and Curtis Sims . . ." rial. was held ..." SENATOR ERVIN. "You were 90. feet in the beam. It rates at The National Maritime Union, as "... I said to Cross that I would MR. COOPER. "As general the counsel employed by the union 15,000 shaft horsepower and has a appreciate receiving my part of the LOG pointed out, is one of counsel to the union ... I acted draw up the resolutions showing 16-knot cruising spded. It was built several unions Mr. Cooper re­ the fee at that point in $8,000 in as legal adviser to the hearing to the action of the executive board, at the Sparrows Point yards of the cash and that the balance could be presents. He also represented un­ board." rather than Mr. Sims personal Bethlehem Steel Corp. til recently the Bakery and Con­ sent to me counsel, were you not?" MR. KENNEDY. . . ."I asked ". . . When I returned to my of­ fectionery Workers International you yesterday .... whether you MR. COOPER "I am, sir." Union, just expelled from the AFL- fice". . . I reported to my ... of­ had anything to do with drawing SENATOR ERVIN. "And you CIO, and a number of that union's fice manager that I had $8,000 in up these charges against Sims." cash ... I gave her the $8,000 in went to a meeting at which a deci­ local affiliates. MR. COOPER. "Yes, I did." sion was to be made and which For months, up until its ex­ an envelop^ which she put in the MR. KENNEDY. "You drew decision could have been made pulsion and the chartering of a new office safe . . ." them up?" either one way or the other. You AFL-CIO bakery union, the inter­ 4. 4. 4 MR. COOPER. "I at the request prepared the resolution to take MR. KENNEDY. "When did you national had been torn with strife. SAN FRANCISCO—A new riK of President Cross . . . and as law care of the situation if the action A clean-up faction headed by Cur­ deposit the $8,000?" tis Sims,_then secretary-treasurer, MR. COOPER. "I deposited officer for the international v/as adverse to Sims, but no reso­ tary shipping board has been in­ lution to be used in case action stalled in the Sailors Union of the raised a number of serious charges the $8,000 about two weeks ago." union . . ." MR. KENNEDY. "So you drew was favorable to Sims. Is that not against James Cross, union presi­ MR. KENNEDY. "After we con­ Pacific headquarters hall-here in up the charges or the resolutions correct?" dent. The charges dealt with tacted you?" San Francisco. The board, similar of Mr. Cross against Mr. Sims . Cross' handluig of union funds for MR. COOPER. "Yes . . MR. COOPER. "That is cor­ to the ones used in.several hMls prior to the time that the execupersonal purposes, his acceptance rect, sir." 4" 4« by the A&G District, is part of an ive board had reached its deci­ of loans from major employers MR. KENNEDY. SENATOR ERVIN. "To my mind extensive improvement program "The $16,000 sion ..." dining contract negotiations, his and $8,000 in cash, why didn't you it is sort of similar to the Lidford taking place in the SUP headquar-' 4" 4" ^ withdrawal of strike authoriza­ take this money and deposit it in Law. T oft have heard of Lidford ters building. MR. KENNEDY/ "You recognize Law'....'ltion from local unions with whom your bank account? Why did you The board is made of green and, these same employers dealt and wait until after this committee that you were wbrking for the in­ MR. COOPER. "I am unfamiliar white Incite which is lighted from ternational union and not just for similar matters. This activity started to investigate?" with that, "sir." the rear. The ships' names, com-, lead to detailed questioning of Did you give any of this cash to Mr. Cross?" SENATOR ERVIN. "Listen and pany, type of vessel and the run it" MR. COOPER. "I was working Cross by the McCellan Committee. anybody in San Francisco?" you can hear about it." is on are ilsted on the left side of For bringing up these charges, MR. COOPER. "I did not. for the international union . . ." MR. COOPER. "I wiU be happy the board. Sims was suspended from the m- Categorically t -4^ 4 not." to learn," temational on the Initiative of The Jobs are listed under the THE CHAIRMAN. "Did you draw SENATOR ERVIN. "You may various 4^ 4i 4i Cross. It was brought out that Mr. At the conclusion ratings. Each section also one up against Cross in advance?" of that day's not have heard of it, but you seem Cooper drafted the guilty verdict .testimony, the investigators MR. COOPER. "I was not asked to be familiar with it. 'I oft have has a space reserved for any re­ turned against Sims even before charges to the question of the pre-judg­ to by Mr. Sims ..." that may be necessary con­ heard of Lidford Law, how in the marks brought against Sims by Cross had ment of Sims. The following dia­ cerning the particular job. t ;t .4' morn they hang and draw, and sit been heard by the appropriate un­ logue took place: A big SUP emblem in the shape SENATOR ERVIN . . ."Did you in judgment after'." ion hearing board. oi a ship's helm and bearing the draw up an alternative one in Mr. MR.. KENNEDY. "Did yon cause . . In other words you drew Mr, Cooper was also involved in to draw or did yon draw np the Sims' favor?" a resolution in advance of .the legend, "Brothexhood of the Sea," the successful defense of Cross resolution MR. COOPER. "It was not sug­ meeting to sustain the charges pre­ is attached to wall directly above against Mr. Sims?" before a ^and jury on charges MR. COOPER. "If Lmay respeet- gested to me and I did not do so. ferred by Cross against Sims be­ the board. that Cross had assaulted members fnliy There wouM have been no occa­ fore the Executive board had had discuss the " It is. expected that similar of the Sims group. sion." boards will l>e constructed in all MR. KENNEDY. "If It is going to an opporitunity to pass on. those The evidence against Cross was SENATOR ERVIN. "Did you » SUP branches on the We^ Coast. deemed sufficient by the AFL-CIO be ar long answer, we will resume Miow*^ in advance of the meeting charges." j • MR. COOPER. "Not at all, sir. One major advantage of the-board Ethical Practices Committee to it tomorrow, MR. COOPER. "Whatever you what action the committee was go­ The suspension re'bolution which 1 is that it gives the sailors a com­ Justify the ouster of Cross. When prefer to do ... I am a little re­ ing to take?" drew related to the . charges not plete listing of the available jobs at ' the bakers international refused to luctant MR.-COOPER. "No, I did not." yet heard." a glance. It is well lighted for easy to go into what I have done actrthe union was voted out at the in terms SENATOR ERVIN. "Why did reading, and is already in great of my relationship vdth a SENATOR ERVIN. "That is last AFL-CIO convention by an you not draw them in the alternafavor with the membership. (Continued on page 15) client, whether I drew up the reso­ overwhelming majority and a new union chartered. The vote fol­ lution or did not." MR. KENNEDY. "This resolu­ lowed a recital of a lengthy list of tion is of some interest to us since Cross' misdeeds by AFL-CIO Presi­ it was drawn two days before Sims' dent George Meany. charges were heard ... If yon Mr. Cooper's questioning by the were a part then it gets to McClellan Committee dealt with be a quesdonofofthat whether you were two distinct matters involving the representing the union or repre­ Bakers and Confectioners interna­ sent Mr. Cross and being paid by tional Union. One was the man­ the union. I think it gets into your lier in which Mr. Cooper had integrity, and I think you would drafted the guilty verdict against want to answer it." Sims before Sims had been tried. MR. COOPER. "I am prepared The second was the disposition of to match my integrity to anyone." f24,00fl[ in fees, which arose out of MR. KENNEDY. "Why not an­ Mr. Cooper's defense of Cross be­ swer the question?" fore a grand jury on assault COOPER. "That may not be charges. Mr. Cooper was ques­ theMR. only way to match integrity, tioned the first day on the fund Mr. Kennedy. There are other Issue. ways." Extracts from the committee rec4" 4>,., 4" «rd follow:' The witness then was excused THE CHAIRMAN. "Let us start until the following day. When tes­ witji the whole •$24;000. What was timony was resumed the next day the committee went into the mat­ that for"/" MR. COOPER. _ ". . . there was ter of Mr. Co9per's role in draft­ ,®n introductory statement by ing resolutions calling 'for the Pi'bsldent Cross in which he indi­ ouster of Sims before Sims had cated there had been legal ex- been tried.; Mr. Cooper explained New dispatph .boqrcl at SUP headquarters is now jn.operation, ftpti^d As..fnpds his action as anticipatory, in line incurred by h; getting papers ready in adA&G headqijcvlpri,,^ It it remodelMg bpordtibh iftSan SUP Has New Shipping Board �IT-: I JantiaiT t. MM r. SEAFAKEKS LABOR ROUND-UP In an effort to brinir ita meetlnra to the membership, the United Steelworkers of America is present­ ing monthly television programs of the various activities of the union. The programs, which started on November 10, will be shown In 23 steel centers, including most of the largest cities in the country. The programs will also enable the general public "to look over our shoulder and see how a big, influencial union operates," Steelworker president David McDonald said. 1(, ^ The AFL-CIO convention has termed a strike by members of the Electrical, Radio & Machine Work­ ers against Sunbeam Corp. in San Juan, Puerto Rico, as "wholly Justified." The workers are seeking union recognition and collective bargaining rights. The resolution pointed out that the growing plocation movement among big com­ panies from the mainland to the islands is a threat to American .union standards. In Puerto Rico, wages "average fractionally over (1 an hour comparrd to plant aver­ ages of $2.80 an hour and assembly line rates of $3 an hour in Chi­ cago." The company's attitude Is taken in view of the many tax ex­ emptions and salary subsidies granted the company by the island's government. 4^ All The Brewery Workers Union, Local Nine, has become the first local union in the country to get five-week vacations for its mem­ bers. Members of the local ratified the agreement which provides for the five-week vacation after 20 years of service, with the Froedtert MaU Co., Kurth Malting Co. and the Kurth Zinn Malting Co. Wages for production workers were in­ creased from 10 to 18 cents an hour according to the shift the employee works, and more paid holidays added. Minimum salaries under the new contract will be $3 an hour for powerhouse workers, $2.90 for maintenance workers and $2.77A^ for production workers, retroactive to November 1. — ,i> 4 4 A major organizing victory was won by the United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union when the employees at the new market pulp mill of the Gulf State Paper Corp., in Demopolis, Alabama, voted in favor of representation by the newly-merged union. This plant Is considered to be the most highly mechanized pulp operation in the South. The victory was of special importance, said UPP Vice-Presi­ dent Mark Fisher, because it indi­ cates "pulp and paper workers in the South are aware of the superior bargaining benefits to be derived from affiliation with the union that has done something about labor unity in the industry." 4 4 4 Six-hundred striking employees of the "St Paul Dispatch" an^ the "Pioneer-Press" said they were preparing for a long siege and would publish their own daily tab­ loid newspapei:. The strike started last week over a failure to reach an agreement on wages and other ben­ efits in the contract between the papers and the Mailers Union. The stivers were Joined by the mem­ bers of the Typogi'aphical Union and the Newspaper GuUd. The strike paper will be published by the St. Paul unit of the Twin-Cities Guild and will come out every day except Monday. LOG Transfers^ Shipping Aid High On Congress' List WASHINGTON—The opening of a new Congress session usually stimulates a rash of speculation, investigation and proposed legislation on the US merchant marine. This year is no exception, with the hottest subject on the griddle being the whole question of the mer­ chant marine's role in theJ^ Sputnick age. plus a number of specific proposals subsidized shipping companies, Both the Senate Foreign to assist US shipping. Some of possibly in the form of tax defer­ Commerce Committee and the these proposals are holdovers from ments on new ship construction, House Merchant Marine Commit­ the last session where they Vere as well as the long-discussed pro­ tee have this item on the agenda. never acted upon. These include gram of aid to tramp shipping Senator Warren Magnuson's bills which, as before, has dubious pros­ to impose strict limits on ship pects in the eyes of Washington transfers, and to give full approval observers. to maritime hiring halls. Both of The biggiest issue, of course, is these bills have the full support of the hotly debated one—are ships the SIU and the AFL-CIO Mari­ really necessary as a defense item time Trades Department. in the hydrogen missile and space Magnuson, who is chairman of ship age. The question is being The Maritime Administration the Foreign Commerce Committee, studied by top-level Government commissions, and the Office of De­ will accept bids for the scrapping has announced that these measures fense Mobilization, for one, has re­ and other important items wili be of 11 old and damaged Libefty- on his committee's agenda, includ­ ported it favors the idea of a mer­ type vessels now in the Govern­ ing widening'Of the Panama Canal chant marine as essential for de­ ment's reserve fleets. The bids and an investigation of the impact fense purposes. Possible revision of the 1948 must be filed with the MA and the of the Military Sea Transportation Safety of Life at Sea convention Service on private shipping opera­ US Department of Commerce on tions. will come up before the House January 14, 1958. Merchant Marine Committee as a Another matter due for consid­ The ships are among 100 Lib­ eration is Government aid to non- result of the Andrea Doria sinking of 1956. erty* which will go to the scrap Another big item, in light of the pile as part of the Government's heavy run of foreign transfers in merchant marine replacement pro­ recent years, is a proposal to give gram. Under this program, new and the US greater authority over for­ faster ships are to go into active eign (that is, runaway) shipping. service with the current vessels to The fact that such proposals are be used as trade-ins. being brought up, in the view of Bids for the vessels may be made SIU headquarters, confirms charges by American citizens only. They that the US has no genuine con­ will be accepted on the condition trol over the runaways, despite that the ships, including their hulls, claims to the contrary in Wash­ engines, machinery and machinery ington. spares and all major items of Many of these Items are old fam­ equipment, will be completely iliar tunes as far as the merchant scrapped, dismantled or destroyed marine is concerned, but they have within the continental limits of been given new urgency this year the United States within 18 montjbs in light of the general reexamina­ after delivery. tion of the US defense and foreign affairs program. The SfU and other maritime unions are also vitally interested in the fate of the US PubBc Health "Service hospitals which are surei to come under attack again this year as the Administration looks around for places to do a bit of budget cutting in return for in­ creased spending on sputnick-age defense items. Scrap Liberty Bidding Opens ^1 It's An SIU Xmas In New Orleans Earnings Up In Domesfic Ship Trade WASHINGTON — Contradictory reports of the status of the domes­ tic trades have been made by the Celebrating the day at dinner in SIU hall (left) were Seafarer and Mrs. Theodore "Beau" James, with youngsters Ronald, Alden and Lynne. In center. Seafarers John Doyle, Clyde "Whitey" Lanierund their wives,-with SIU port agent Lindsey Williams and Emil Herek. At right,, Interstate Commerce Commission and the Maritime Administration. jSeafarer H. C. "Red" Muilins, a delegate in the Phillips Petroleum fleet, and his wife and daughter. Group below included Seafarer and An ICC report on the profits of Mrs. Dominie Feraci and son Jimmyi Seafarer and Mrs. Anthony S. Conti, Winnie Feraci, Richard Bergeron and Bonnie FeracL companies in this business for the period July through September, 1957, shows most companies in the coastwise and intercoastal serv­ ice picking up business over the year before. However, a survey by the Maritime Administration of In­ tercoastal shippers has found that there was a sharp drop-off in lum­ ber and steel cargoes, two of the mainstays of this service. The ICC report showed five of six coastwise companies registering gains in freight revenue. Included on the plus side were Pan-Atlantic and Seatrain. In the intercoastal trade seven companies showed gains with Calmar racking up a healthy 42.6 percent over the pre­ vious year and Pan-Atlantic also on the upside. American President Lines and Isbrandtsen were the Seafarers who volunteered ps cooks and waiters for the dinner losers. aeft) Included a to r) Patrick Oh>, Martino De Salvo, M. R. "SootPacifio Coast coastwise service, tie" Klbg, Stafford Hembree, H. Greeo, A. McDlarmld, T. "Beau" consisting mostly of barge lines^ jam(», patrolman Ray Vaughan, I. Ilenos, dispatcher Herman Trcx- showed mostly decreases except for elair, Ed. Taylor, H. Heisch and A. Veroher. The dinner menu is the Coastwise Line and the Cana-" POlrtBd. ; diata PkClfic' ' ComjlRny. i , • . i 1I �Janawry S. IfSI SEAFARERS XOC Ya«e 45is ^Don't Regulate My Funds', Boss Cries " Just as on the national level employer groups are fighting I legal controls, over management-operated we^are fimds, re­ presentatives of insurance companies and management are lutting up the same kind of j - pu , . beef against proposed state to pass a bill for control of aR j welfare and pension funds were legislation. The New York State Banking blocked by employer interests. The and Insurance Departments held two state departments intend to | public hearings on proposals to sponsor such legislation this year.] bring welfare and pension funds In addition, the State Insurance operated exclusively by manage­ Department announced that it will ment, or by unions exclusively, un­ expect all insurance companies to der state supervision. conform to a new code of ethics in j At present joint union-manage­ dealing with group insurance. ment funds, such as that operated The code is aimed principaUy at I by the SIU Welfare Plan, are re­ excessive commissions as well as quired to post financial reports payments to individuals for arrang- | with the state. Management-oper­ ing groiip insurance contracts with ated funds, comprising the bulk of insurance companies. The code sets up a scale of max- j auch enterprises, are exempt. When the public hearings were imum commissions which would held, banks, Insurance companies drop percentage - wise as the I and industry spokesmen were near- amount of the premium went up. unanimous In opposing any regis^ation and financial reporting on their part, claiming thfit all their funds are administered "legiti­ mately" and do not need to report to the state. The state agencies have pointed out that joint union-management funds total 960 with total assets of $200 million. By comparison the total assets of all funds are $9,700,000,000, showing that funds in which unions are involved are a WASmNGTON—AFL-CIO Pres- | very small proportion of the over­ ident George Meany has charged all total. the Commerce Department with I In 1956, and again in 1957, efforts creating "a false impression of cor­ porate profits" to the tune of $3-$4 billion. Meany said that corporate profit figures published by the depart­ ment were way understated by fail- | ing to take into account revised procedures for fast tax writeoffs by manufacturers. The department continued to stand by its figure, BOSTON^—Shipping snapped out however. of its slump in this area as seven Fast tax writeoffs and deprecia- | vessels, four of them paying off and signing on, hit the port during tion allowances have been a storm center for some thne as an un-| the period. warranted Government subsidy for One vessel, the Northwestern big business. The fast tax witeoffs Victory (Victory Carriers), took on were first permitted at the start of | 22 men alone. As she did not call the Korean War to help get de­ for the men until the Saturday she fense production rolling again and paid off, there was some difficulty had been continued as an aid for in finding enough class "A" and aU new plant construction. New I "B" men to man her. ship construction benefits in the The other three vessels paying same" manner. off and signing on during the last The current rise in unemploy- j two weeks were the-Pan Oceanic ment and layoffs throughout the| Transporter (Penn. Nav.); feents Fort and the Government Camp country at a time when corporate prices continue going up already I (Cities Service). The Steel Worker (Isthmian), has (government economic plan­ Robin Good^ellow (Robin) and the ners on the run. The false profit picture charged by Meany would | Cantigny (Cities Service) caUed serve to show a wider gap than into the area for servicing. ever between profits and Jobs. There were a few minor repair and painting beefs on. the Govern­ ment Camp, but they were straight­ ened out by the patrolman. Big Go's Make More Than US Admits: Meany X f 11 w • hfe' If: i: 1-V-" E- r:. Pick Up 'Shot' Card At Payoff Seafarers who have taken the series of inoculations required for certain foreign voyages are reminded to be sure to pick up their inoculation cards from the captain or the pimser when they pay off at the end of a voyage. The card should be picked up by the Seafarer and held so that it can be presented when sign­ ing on for another voyage where the "shots" are required. The Inoculation card is your only proof of having taken the re. quired shots. Those men who forget to pick up their inoculation card when they pay . off may find that they are required to take all the "shots" again when they want to sign on for another such voy­ age.' Lk. Charles Has 'Boom' LAKE CHARLES—Shipping was | booming for the last two weeks in this port as many of the brothers got off their ships to enjoy the holidays with their familief' at home. There was a shortage of "A" and "B' cards here In the port so some of the Jobs were filled by Houston while others were taken by "C" cards. Calling into this area during the past period were the Fort Hoskins, Council Grove, Bents Fort, Chi-1 wawa. Royal Oak, Winter HiU, Cantigny, Bradford Island and{ the CS Baltimore (Cities Service); the Val Chem (Heron); Petro Chem I (Valentine) and the Del Santos! (Mississippi). This spurt of activity, said Leroy ] Clarke, port agent, will be short Uved since the holidays are over and most of the men who got off will be back in 'the hall looking for J: fill ^ J ^ I » 1 ' iiiiiiillllp 'I 1« I fSS!isS;S;SfS®^^ iiiiliiil Seven Vessels Pep Up Boston \\ ' J iii k . 'Mm Tidy 'Em Good housekeeping Is on Invaluable safety asset all^ over the ship, and the storerooms are no exception/ Cases left on the deck, boxes stacked awry on th# shelves con breed ln{uries, especially when the motion of the ship is token into account. Just trying to get at ^mething on the shelves con lead to mqshed fingers and painful bruises if coses are In disorder. Stock them neatly and stock them securely. It's |ust OS easy to do it the right way, and it's a lot safer. IS a J �ruunr S. itM v SEAFARERS YOUR DOUAR'S WORTH Seilarer's Glide Ti. Better Baytii^ By Sidney Margoliug Inflation's Not Dead Yet Your family should prepare for higher living costs again In 1958. The Inflation of 1956-7 barely had leveled off this vi^inter when a new Inflation started boiling up, largely the result of a sudden Jump in wholesale food prices. Last January this department had estimated living costs would rise 2-2Vi percent in 1957 before prices leveled oft in the fall. The actual rise turned out to be 2.4 percent. This year's boost in living expenses is likely a be smaller, in the neighborhood of Y4 percent, before prices level off ogain next fall. But before that leveling-off is reached, you will be pa.'ing a new all-time record bill in the late summer or early fall of 1958. Significantly, the rise in unemployment .has marched almost side by side with the rise in prices, in fact, has moved a little faster. By last October industrial employment had fallen four percent from the high of December ,'56. This will be a year to make every dollar you spend bring home as much as possible in goods, both to protect your own family's living standard, and help fight encroaching unemployment. The recent price rises have been largely a manufacturers' and processors' inflation. Prices of basic raw materials actually have fallen and by fall had dropped to the lowest point in 7V4 years. The big problem this year will be food costs. Within recent weeks, the Dun & Bradstreet wholesale-food index Jumped flve percent to reach the highest level in two and a half years. IN FOOD, this will be M year to use more pork and poultry, less beef and veal. You'll eat chicken more often on weekdays, principaUy broil­ ers which will be in heavy supply, but fewer beef roasts and steaks. Beef will be scarcer this year. Some cuts already are flying dollar-apound price tags. Eggs will be expensive this winter too. In buying pork, the New York Extension Marketing Service points out that the proportion of lean in different cuts varies considerably. Here is a table the market service prepared ahowing actual costs per pound of lean at typical recent prices: Lean Price Lean Cut Meat Lb. Cost Blade steak 84% $ .45 I fl4 Boston butt 84 .49 .58 Picnic 61 .39 .64 Spareribs ...••••«••••*59 .53 .90 Ham (butt) 63 .57 .90 Loin roast ............67 .63 .94 - ' Center chops 67 .79 1.18 Lamb is cheapest in winter. Here too consider the cost of the lean. Leg of lamb is most lean' followed by shoulder chops, loin chops and breast. But because of the wide difference in retail prices of these cuts, breast of lamb is generally cheapest for the amount of lean, fol­ low^ by leg, shoulder chops and loin chops. Citrus and other fresh fruits are relatively cheap this winter. Frozen fruits, berries and Juices will offer consumers better values because of heavy supplies. Higher Payments IN CARS, for the first time, new car buyers Will have to meet higher mont|ily payments. The price hike on 1958 models averages 4 percent. Up to now, the annual boost In car prices since 1947 had been made painless by a stretching out of pay­ ments from 24 months to 36. One trade expert reports that a car buyer who paid $700 down on a $2,000 car in 1947 and owed a bal­ ance of $1,300, was able to pay off at $54 a month for 24 months plus finance and insurance charges. By '57, the price had risen to $2,800, but with 36 months to pay a bal­ ance of about $1,900, the pay­ ments were only about $53 a month plus finance charges. But . now, the price has gone to $2,900, t and the payments will be about ^ $61 plus charges. At the same time the finance charge has Jumped both because of the higher car price and the longer" terms. The finance charge, exclusive of insurance, on the typi­ cal 1947 balance repaid in two years was $156, but the 1958 balance repaid in 36 months requires a^ fee of $360 or more. Finance companies report used cars are priced the lowest in two years. The dealers are taking the beating for the latest new car price Jump. IN HOUSES, financing wiii still be a problem in 1958. The slightly easier money market has dampened lenders' hopes that mortgage rates would go to seven percent in 1958. They insist they won't be cut from the present level of 5% to six percent. The rise in mortgage interest has been one of the worst Jolts. A fam­ ily that got a $10,000 mortgage at four percent five years ago, paid back $52.79 a month, exclusive of taxes, on a 25-year loan, for a total of $15,837. A family that undertakes the same mortgage at 6 percent in 1958, will pay $64.44 a month for a total of $19,332 in - principal and Interest. Rents and prices of houses will be firm to higher in 1958 as building starts in 1958 remain imder the mililon-a-year mark. CLOTHING will cost a little more in 1958. Some shoe manufactur­ ers have raised prices for spring. Save by shopping the January shoe sales and clothing clearances to fill in family needs. This is the month men's coats are cleared at sharply reduced prices. Women's OrlonDynel coa s have been cut again and will be at their lowest in: prices hi LOG Paff« SevMi UK Ship,Transfer Ban Stalled By US Position, British Imply . LONDON—A proposed curb on the transfer of British ships to runaway flags is appar­ ently stalemated by US inaction on this issue. ^ The British government has rejected the suggestion of a Labor Party member that it take the lead in banning transon vessels of the bona fide marl- have the worst safety performance fers to flags of convenience. time nations to protect their ships, records siirce the ships are under­ A Ministry of Transport of­ crews and cargoes. For this reason, manned, often by inexperienced ficial told Hector Hughes, the runaway ships generally are far crews, and are seldom subject to Labor member, that "a unilateral less costly to operate. They also safety inspections. ban by the United Kingdom would have little or no effect unless agreement could be reached with the other major maritime countries to follow our lead." He added A good ship's delegate is easily accommodating brothers on tho pointedly: "I see little prospect of securing such agreement." recognized by the manner in which vessel, Homen said. He was always he keeps the ship willing to fix fuses, plugs, lights The Transport Ministry state­ in top shape. The and fans at any hour, and in addi­ ment was an obvious reference to crew of the Del tion to which, "he makes one swell the US, which has the largest pool Oro wish to ex­ shipmate." Hugart has been per­ of surplus ships in the world and forming miracles press their ap­ has shown little reluctance to curb preciation of the with Just a few their sale despite the effect on the bucks in keeping time and effort remaining US merchant fleet. a well stocked li­ put into that po­ Proposals for restrictions on trans­ brary on board at sition by D. A. fers have been stalemated in Con­ all times. "This Ramsey. The re­ gress for several sessions. ^ has been one of port from the Ramsey ship was very the best kept li­ A bill introduced by Sen. War­ braries ever seen ren G. Magnuson last year to concise, "The ship is coming in for on this vessel." impose strict limits on US trans­ payoff very clean. There were no Besides the ef­ fers never got beyond the com­ beefs, no logs and no disputed Hugart forts of G a t e s mittee hearing stage, although a overtime." This has been the r^ new effort is expected to try imd port throughout the entire trip, and Hugart, mention must be given to the cartoons drawn by Moose, bring the measure out this session; they said. the 12-8 AB watch. Besides there ^ $ i. The hili got the endorsement of were always plenty of tall stories Secretary of Labor James Mitchell, It was just one big family on but conflicting Defense Depart­ the Omar E. Chapman according to from the fishermen aboard, who, while keeping us supplied with ment statements^ on the transfer John Horn e n, some 900 pounds of fish. Just never program as a part of US merchant ship's delegate. seemed able to bring in that "big marine policy kept it bottled up. Everything ran one." The British statement indicated smoothly with that a UK ban on transfers would both the old man be ineffective since owners of and the chief runaway fleets could still obtain engineer well tonnage elsewhere, in'cfuding the pleased with the US. It pointed but that the ban trip. There wffre would thus work to the disad­ no beefs to re­ vantage of British shipowners who port and all of Homen wanted to get rid of second-hand the repair- lists tonnage. have been completed. Special men­ Ships under the registries of tion must go to Jack Gates, deck Panama, Liberia, Honduras and engineer, and Chester Hugart, TANGIER—A binge in Oran, Costa Rica enjoy virtually un­ ship's treasurer for the fine Job limited freedom from taxation, they have been doing to keep northern Algeria, turned into a safety and manning standards and peace and harmony among the men. five-month hitch in the French other regulatory devices imposed Gates has been one of the most Foreign Legion and ended in a fantastic 500-mile escape hike across the North African desert, according to a story told by two merchant seamen. The two men. Van Lester Hollis of Oklahoma City and Raymond Rouse of Philadelphia, told the American counsel in Tangier that they got a skinful while their Swedish vessel was in Oran. NEW YORK—The membership has again given a vote of The nextcargo morning, they claimed, thanks for a job well done to the gang on the Robin Line they found themselves in the For­ ships. The SIU has already won six of the seven Robin IJne eign Legion and on their way to Sidi Bel Abbes, the legion training ship elections. The remaining-* — one, on the Robin Hood, is ex­ transit during the past period. center. pected to be held by January There were also four ships going The legion was not a picnic ac­ 9th. into temporary lay-up during the cording to Hollis. The training was Shipping held up very well for period. They were the Kathryn "tougher than our marines," the "A" seniority men during the past and Edith (BuU), Armonk (NJ Ind.) World War H veteran said. With two weeks. Some of the Jobs hung and the Lawrence Victory (Missis­ rifles and 50 pound packs they were marched miles in the broiling on the board for two or three calls sippi). African sun to "toughen them up." before finding takers. The vessels paying off were the There were 24 vessels paying off, Steel Apprentice, Steel Worker, The pair decided to take up the one signed on and IF^were in Steel Maker, Steel Chemist (Isth­ offer of Algerian nationalists who said they would aid recruits to get mian); Elizabeth, Kathryn, Edith out of the country. With 20 other (Bull); Seatrain's Louisiana, Savan­ legioneers, their story goes, they Use Only One nah and New York; Bradford Is­ walked out of the fort and into land, Fort Hoskins, CS Baltimore Saida where the nationalists sup­ Mail Address Seafarers with beefs regard­ (Cities Service); Maxton (Pan-At­ plied them with civilian clothes ing slow payment of monies due lantic); Morning Light, Fairlahd and food. They started their trek from various operators.in back (Waterman); Alcoa Puritan, Roam- at night, they said, in order to wages and disputed overtime er, Pegasus (Alcoa); Robin Trent, avoid the intense heat and the Riff should first check whether they Robin Locksley, Robin Goodfellow Arabs who are friendly to the have a protker mailing address (Robin); Coe Victory (Victory Car­ French. After a month's wandering they on file with the company. SIU riers); Ocean Deborah (Ocean . headquarters officials point out Transport). The Robin Locksley reached Tetuan, where they tele­ that reports received from sev­ (Robin) was the vessel signing on. phoned the American consulate, at The in-transit ships were the Tangier. They said the consul re­ eral operators show checks have been mailed to one address Almena, Gateway City, Chickasaw. ported the incident to Washington' while a beef on the same score Arizpa (Pan-Atlantic); Azalea City, and would arrange passage home. • Newspaper accounts failed to lis sent from another, thus cre­ Wild Ranger, Morning Light (Wat­ ating much difficulty in keeping erman); Losmar, Pennmar (Cal­ mention what kind of hard stuff mer); Wang Ranger (Denton) and they sell in Oran that was respon­ accounts straight.. fi*. the Michael (Carrrfs); ' " ' sible for all this. ii-J-i'".'I One Drink In Gran, 5 Months In The Legion? SlU Votes 'Well-Done' For Robin Line Crews • V?>1 ' 'S - I •' 1 »'•' i 1 ••.P. Ml •^1 A �• • •_ VY • .rT".-.f-r^*-T",; thff« Etgkt SEAFARERS • LOG Jamunr S. 195t H.: ^ ' -I- '^•r, 'ii^; •-;'. . - • m ; r- ''' ,-F' • \ "• ^ • V-'> A • "y ,.-A ' :-j . --.i^ • /- -••• »"•• "r •V-. '-., ' •• •' •',*. • u'n • ^ i. . • ' '••" •' -• ' V- --: •:••••; -o-v,. .--;• ..'-4- ?••'•..' • • • • :L'"- 'Z• ' S"*. Ifei' • O I^N-- NE OF SEVERAL HiWD-eontracted deep sea and harbor tug operations, the G&H tow­ ing fleet rates as the biggest com­ pany In the Gulf. It has exclusive harbor towing rights in several Texas ports including the HouistonGalveston area, operates a deepsea towing service and has a big stake in tidelands oil marine serv­ ices. Members of the SlU Harbor and Inland Waterways Division man the 26-boat fleet in all ratings un­ der the top contract in the Texas area. Pictured here are a few aspects of the G&H operation and some of the HIWD crewmembers who man the tugs. 6'f- --. -Fv in •f-,: SA.. 1^": |i^^- &i--'y' '(•-.f!/^r': vy'' Tug Grampus is shown helping toW tidelands ofl drilling platform. G&HTOWING § •: i^'-. iV; SIU-HIIVD in the Oulf/• 11- h \&r' Juno bj Ed Va Mmt-yy: n y, '• ..•-'A.*" >.• VlC-". - • '•" 'i \ li - Sifr^ ' l:f}Sf ,...yy:r':'sy IMly Shifting ship in Galveston harbor, G&H tug Laura Haden puts her snout against vessel to push her out Into stream. , •?• -A \ ^ .-!=.,.5srfAi,'.' . ,ji , • • •• • Tugs Messenger (left)' and Juno are shown heading into G&H's terminal. Sllf Assistant Sec'y-Treas. Bob Mattheivs discusses beef with "Sonny Cocek, mate (1), Capt. Russell Bryant (r) of Mastersoa .;^ ynyMZi " la �V • .1. •si \ 'ri ^1 r f- I r , c gang Is (I to r) A. Reed, R. EUiott, B. R. WlHlams. enthuysen, • / Masterson crewmembers are (1 to r) E. T. Squires, Peter Ryan, John McCain, Captain J. B, Niday poses In wheelhouse of tug Marathon in Houston harbor. m SrSS? # cobk, tate . (1) and RT. tftosdrij^fefe df the'Marathon. . �Pur* Tea SEA FA RE Its jKmrnrr », IIM fOC Sill Drive In Baltimore Spreads, Await New Vote BALTIMORE—Organizing is still going on in high gear in the unorganized harbor operations here. One petition has been filed with the Labor Board and is awaiting official rul­ ing, and efforts are continuing in two other companies in the bray (Robin); Pennmar (Calmar) and the. Morning Light (Water­ harbor. man). December 11 Through December 24 Registered Eng. St«w. Bns. Staw. Tetal Total Total B B A B A B Rag. Boston 12 2 5 *8 7 2 25 11 36 New York 88 21 75 62 14 225 7 42 267 Philadelphia 16 11 2 2 4 1 31 5 36 "Nearly every man in the mari­ Baltimore ^. 80 21 24 36 45 17 171 62 233 time industry in this port carries Norfolk 6 6 6 5 10 3 21 15 36 seaman's papers in his pocket," Savannah 25 20 8 4 4 3 53 11 64 reports Earl Sheppard, port agent. Tampa 18 6 10 2 4 1 34 7 41 Since they are unorganized, they Mobile 24 5 29 5 22 3 75 13 88 represent a threat to the security New Orleans 63 39 8 39 17 9 141 34 175 of every union member, not only Lake Charles' 23 IS 9 12 5 11 43 32 75 Houston 22 13 in times of strikes, but in helping 16 12 11 4 46 32 78 Wilmington .^ 23 15 6 24 20 10 58 40 to keep wages and conditions at a 98 San Francisco 23 15 10 15 7 8 S3 25 78 low level." One bull in a pasture may be Seattle 7 13 7 12 10 14 30 33 63 Shipping for the port was fair more than enough to handle, but eng., Eng. OOCk Staw. Btaw. Total Total Total B A B B A BBag. during the past period. Home­ think of the problems of the gang Total 440 3*4 252 128 141 93 1006 362 13M town boys taking to the beach for aboard the Golden Bear with 146 the Christmas and New Year's of them aboard. The SIU Jacific Shipped holidays account for the large District-contracted ship is carrying Port Dock Deck Eng. Staw. stew. stew. Tetal Tetal Tetal Tet)4 A B C a A A c ShiB. number of men on the registration a cargo of prize Santa Gertrudis Boston 13 5 1 6 5 0 A 1 10 20 10 < 40 list. All hands on the beach had stock, including 135 heifers, to the New York 61 18 6 45 19 16 214 10 5 45 5 151 47 a fine time at the annual Christ­ Philippines from Texas. (What do Philadelphia 13 2 2 8 0 1 0 0 12 33 2 38 3 mas party. .7. 44 27 9 19 20 3 11 .4 18 82 57 16 155 those 11 extra bulls do to pass the Baltimore Norfolk 8 4 1 3 7 4 15 2 2 2 13 There were fiftMn ships paying time of day?) 33 5 3 0 0 0 3 7 1 1 1 1 1 2 10 off during the period. They were The Santa Gertrudis cattle are Savannah 9 3 0 ^6 4 2 0 2 21 8 11 34 2 the Emilia (twice), Jean (Bull); well-known for their durability Tampa 21 6. 0 3 10 9 6 13 1 18 44 69 7 Venore, Baltore, Oremar, Marore, under temperature extremes and Mobile New Orleans 36 16 0 25 8 2 31 9 5 92 33 7 132 Cubore, Chilore, Feltore (Ore); their ability to forage on scanty Lake Charles 17 12 0 10 8 •2 1 14 34 6 28 8 70 Chickasaw (Pan-Atlantic); Losmar pasture. Houston 30 24 0 30 0 20 22 0 14 72 68 0 140 (Calmar); Royal Oak (Cities Serv­ 1 0 0 0 To meet the problem of handling Wilmington0 0 1 0 1 1 2 0 3 ice); The Cabins (Terminal Tank­ so much beef on the hoof, the Pa­ San Francisco 2i 7 0 0 15 7 8 0 47 0 14 0 61 8 10 ers) and the Steel Maker (Isth- cific Far East Line installed a new Seattle 10 '7 2 10 25 0 13 0 38 Deck Deck Oaefc Eng. •-» St«w. stew. stew. Tetal Total Tetal Tetal Bng. m-an). type of "portable corral." The B A C B c SMB. Total/.............. 288 125 19*^ 175 122 76 29 175 28 The Bethcoaster (Calmar); Jose- corrals consist of vans capable of 638 323 76- 1037 fina (Liberty Nav.); Baltore, Na- carrying six bulls or heifers, with With no marked holiday pile-off to give things a lift, SIU shipping just inched forward rore, Cubore, Chilore, Oremar, detachable water and feed troughs, Feltore (Ore); Chickasaw (Pan- sliding doors and detachable side during the past two weeks. A slight rise was recorded from the 1,037 jobs dispatched; re­ gistration climbed also, to 1,368. Atlantic); Seastar (Traders), and partitions for ventilation. the Steel Maker (Isthmian) paid The coming period is expected "• Each vw with its cattle load inside can be lifted to the deck by to show improvement ail along the day season, is the spur for future off. The in-transit vessels included ship's gear. The partitions are line, with a number of ships due job activity in sight. the Alcoa Puritan, Roamer, Ran­ then opened and the water and to come out of lay-up and take full This period was marked by an ger, Runner (Alcoa); Robin Mow­ feed troughs attached. crews. This, rather, than the holi- overall decline in shipping by class A men, and an "A" registration that went over the l.OOO-mark for the first time since July. The Virglal Coash class B registration was unchanged Please contact Rosc-oe Milton, from the last report. However, as 1933 July Street, Houston 16, the class' A shipping fell off. the Texas. "B" and "C" job figures went up. Placido Dias Six ports managed to show a Contact Jane JBrannon-McMas- ' shipping increase over the previ­ ter,"attomey at law, 317 Stovall ous period, with no particular Buildipg, Tampa, trend evident. These were Boston, Professional Florida. She Is holding legal pa­ Philadelphia, Tampa, Lake Charles, pers- for you. Houston and San Francisco. The J. B; Dyess falloff involved New Yorkr"SaltiThe gear you left aboard the more, Norfolk, Mobile, Wilming­ ton and Seattle,, while Savannah Topa Topa is being held by Rail­ and New Origans stayed where way Express in New Orleans. Clande Woo^ow Pritchett they were before. Your father is very anxious. to • There- was some shake-up in shipping by seniority groups, par­ hear froni you. Please contact him ' at 22 East Tab Street, Petersburg, ticularly for class A men. The Virginia. class A proportion of the total Georgios Spiliotis, FWT shipping fell off to 62 percent. In Please get in touch with your turn, class B accounted for 31 per­ cent of the total, and class C for 7 mother as soon as possible. Joseph C. Lewallen, AB percent. Houston and the West Get in touch with Russell Bran­ Coast ports continued, as they have for several weeks, to ship no class don, Cities Service Oil Company, Hfaashi Kageyama, head of Japan's^ Group of visitorB represrating ' JspB17 State Street, New York City. C men\t alL seamen's union and Mnnemichl Suwa nese seamen's imd shlpbnildiiig wdoiiB Jo Jo Touart The foUowing is the forecast of the same organizaHon study headget mndonm on SIU registrattons proJohn Mack port by port: Boston: Fair .. . New anarters filing set-np. cednre. Your gear left on the Jean LaYorii: Good .. . Philadelphia: Fair , . Baltimore Good . .'. Nmrfolk: fitte has been sent to the Seattle Fair . . . JSavimnah: Good . . . SIU haU. Tampa: Fair . Mobile: Good .. , Harold Kammet New Orleans: Fair . . . Lake Please contact your father at 966 Charles: Good . . . Houston: Good Southern Boulevard, Bronx 59, NY. ... Wilmington: Slow ... San Fran_ F. Landry eisco: Fair II. . Seattle: Fair. S. Manard has your hat you left" in headquarters cafeteria Christ­ mas Day and believes you have his. Contact him at CLoverdale 6-5079. - Paul Essman, Doyle Essman Get in touch with Mr, Emilio For obvious reasons the LOG Rodriguez, 1326 Caledonia Hotel^ cannot print any letter or Seattle, Washington. It is urgent. Robert Creel other Communications sent in Please contact Perry M. Pederby Seafarers unless the author signs his name. Unsigned sen in care of the headquartersanonymous letters wUl only hall. He is holding something for wind up in the waste-basket. you. Louis Mayberger , It circumstances justify, the Sen Koga, repraenting Japanese shlpywd workers, examines model of Cities Service tanker. Others Your sister, Mrs. Rose Klein LOG will withhold a signature in group Included representatives of electrical workers and coal miners. They ar# on tour spdhsoied wants yoq to contact her at 1268 ; on request. ^ratfordl. ^vei Port Dock OOCk Golden Bear Haul? Just Lofsa Bull *1' teri fe''' fp'.' •' • fgr--iv'" . 1 1^- •fe. '" 1 40MBrinK(l»1IIS Sign Name On LOG Letters • .11.. • �".•Tw;- --'icrrT'.-^.^jf^'S • i y-^yir-.r-f^j . B;'N*''ji-.: -= .' SEAFARERS famurr i, ItSS "-faf Klcfca LOG i' •• '^' 'Needed By The US' CP Drops ^Worker'; Fronts To Fore? The "Daily Worker," long-time mouthpiece for the Com­ munist Party, has been voted out of business by the Party's national executive committee. If the "Worker" ceases to pub­ lish as voted by the committee, that would leave the job maintain their position with far more success than the Party itself. of carrying on Communist The "Worker" had a difficult propaganda programs to other pub­ time of it trying to cover up for lications not directly identified the crushing of the Hungarian with the Party. However, there is rebellion as some of its own staff a report that a new Party publica­ members and many case-hardened Party members bombarded it with tion is in the offing, as yet un­ critical letters attacking the Soviet named. action. Since then, many of these The closing of the "Worker" re­ people have dropped out, leaving portedly is the result of a split in the Party to the hard-core Stalinists the Party which dates back approx­ led by Foster. imately to the 1956 rebellion in One direct result of the Hun­ Hungary. The actions of Russian garian rebellion was a very sharp armed foi'ces in tliat rebellion decline in the financial support for proved too much for many Party the "Worker" which forced it to cut members to stomach and the Party to four pages recently. has been wracked with strife ever back since. William Z. Foster, a long-time Stalinist and Party wheel from way back in the founding days, is trying to whip'the domestic Communists back into line in a 100 percent en­ dorsement of whatever the Soviet Union does. Foster's opposition is LAKEWOOD, NJ—Eggs with a being led by John Gates, editor of the "Dally Worker." Gates sees a union label are the announced show of outward Independence objective of the New Jersey Coun­ from Moscow as the only way the cil of Poultry Farmers Coopera­ Communist Party can survive in tive Unions, AFL-CIO, recently organized here. the US. The group is now establishinjK a The vote to shut down the "Daily Worker" is being generally inter­ monthly newspaper to promote preted as an act of the Foster fac­ the sale of union-produced eggs tion to punish Gates. However, the and poultry. In the hopes of drum­ "Daily Worker" has been on the skids for some time. The climate being what it is, some observers see the move as a Party tactic to con­ centrate Its energies in front groups, because very few want to be openly associated with Commu­ nist Party activities these days. . The "independent" line being talked up by the Gates faction could be a useful delaying, action, with the Party lying low and wait­ ing for the day it is appropriate to sing Moscow's praises again. It is pointed out that groups who fol­ low the Party line, but are not openly associated with the Com­ munists, have been more success­ ful in bucking the anti-Conununist tide. Prominent among them are outfits like the International Long­ shoremen's and Warehousemen's Union, headed up by Harry Bridges, who have been able to Poultry Group In Union Bid I; El ri SlU Victim Xrifical' In BarShoofing The recent—and still continuing—debate in some quarters in Washington over the necessity for a strong merchant fleet has ignored some obvious and persistent trends in the US economy. That trend is simply that the United States, with each passing day, depends more and more heavily on out­ side sources of supply to keep its economy going. And as that dependence grows, the need for more adequate merchant shipping grows with it. ^ The day has long since gone when this country could sup­ ply all the oil and iron it needs for its own uses. Domestic production of those two commodities, plus a very lengthy list of equally essential items like copper, tin, rub­ ber and bauxite (the raw mat^ial of aluminum) must be supplemented by very heavy imports from the outside world. In fact the only critical raw material that the US is well supplied with in ample quantity is coal. Even our apparent wealth, of foodstuffs would quickly dwindle. Into scarcity if we no longer could get enough iron to manufacture farm and food-processing machinery and enough fuel oil to run that equipment. The harsh fact is that as a "have not" nation in many vital raw materials, the United States depends for its very exist­ ence on ad^uate shipping. We are not now at the status of Great Britain which as everybody knows, could not survive for more than a few weeks if its shipping was cut off. But if the US merchant marine would disappear today, this coun­ try would face such serious scarcities that there would be widespread unemjployment and a real "hair-curler" of a de­ pression to quote the former secretary of the treasury. This is among the major reasons why the need for a strong merchant marine becomes more urgent as time goes by. It would lake a foolhardy outlook indeed to rely heavily on for­ eign-flag shipping in such a situation. HOUSTON—Seafarer Raymond J. "Blackie" Arsenault is in criti­ cal condition at the Galveston 'USPHS hospital after being shot by a tavern owner next door to the SIU hall here. Arsenault suffered a severed spinal cord and other injuries in the ..shooting. According to reports in the "Houston Press," Arsenault and a chipmate from Boston were in the tavern when the shipmate fell asleep with his head on a table. Witnesses said the tavern owner, Walter R. Brightwell, ordered Ar"aenault to leave and take his sleep­ ing friend with him. Seafarer Ralph Hampson of New York, one of the witnesses, report­ ed that Arsenault protested that the sleeping seaman wasn't bother­ ing anybody, but that the tavern owner picked up a gun and started shooting. Brightwell was subse­ quently charged with assault to murder. The SIU Houston haU reported Arsenault is holding his own, but chances of full recovery are ruled out. A member of the deck de­ An interesting bit of by-play took place in {he British partment, he Uves in Lowell, Mass., parliament recently. The opposition Labor Party demanded and ships out of Boston. that the British government take action to stop transfers to runaway flags. The answer of the government was, in effect, "We can't do anything until other m'aritime nations agree to do the same in an international conference." The government spokesman was being diplomatic, but what he really was saying was, "Why should we stop transfers wheii United States shipowners are free to continue doing so?" If the US and Britain were to take joinf action in this area, it would be the start of the death-rattle for the runaways. It Temains to be seen then what action Congress will take on the MkgWt* US Responsible Notify Union On LOG Mail As Seafarers know, copies of each issue of the SEAFARERS LOG are mailed every two weeks to aU SIU ships as well as to numerous clubs, bars and other overseas spots where Sea­ farers congregate ashore. The procedure for mailing the LOG involves calling all SIU steam­ ship companies for -the itiner­ aries of their ships. On the basis of the information sup­ plied by the ship operator, three copies of the LOG, the head­ quarters report and minutes forms are then airmailed to the company agent in the next'port of calL Similarly,' the seamen's clubs get various quantities of LOGs at every mailing. The LOG is sent to any club when a Sea­ farer so requests it . by notifying the LOG office that Seafarers congregate there. As' always the Union would like to hear promptly from SIU ships whenever the LOG and ship's mail is not delivered so that the Union can maintain a day-to-day check on the accu-. ming up sympathetic support among consumers as well as among union members who handle and package their product en route to the supermarket. The group is an affiliate of the National Agricultiural Workers Un­ ion, AFL-CIO, which has been at­ tempting to enroU farmers and farm laborers in various sections of the country. Seattle On Slow Side SEATTLE—It has been a slow p^iod on the shipping side with 01^ one vessel, the Ocean Joyce (Ocean Transport) paying off and signing on during the last two weeks. There were five Vessels, the Massmar, Marymar, Yorkmar (Calmar); City of Alma and the Yaka (Waterman) In transit. AU vessels were reported eledn with only minor beefs. The men on the beach and their famlUes. enjo^ fine. Christmas dinner ilt tiib Kilowatt Restaurant -fT' ''*rt{ I �fift TirelT* *——— Wrom The SEArAREkS luuun S. I95t LOG Seai*.' STIIL VOYAOIR QiHimlan), Nov. IS—Cholrman, R. ionow Saorotary. A. Hunt. Ona man hoapltallsadi two men laid uy with flu. Dlapnta resardins elaanlns chorai. Scraan doora needed for meaa haU. Beer conflacated from foc'ala. Shlp'a fund SIS. Cook misaed ahlp. rejoined In Suei. Motion to tranafer messman becauae of Unsatiafactory aervice. New delegate elected. tlott and ha will sattte same to bast of hU ability. Ship's fund $18.39. Few hours disputed ot which will be taken care of before payoff. Coffee um to be replaced in States. Need new washing machine and new coffee um. Dinner meats to be served hot from galley. Mora care In washing of cups and glasses urged. No discrimiiution to be shown on ship. OIL MAR (Mitt.), Nov. 17—Chair­ man, R. Slough, Jr.; Saerafary, C. Dowling. Food not to be prepared too far in advance—members urged to be patient for their ordera. No beefa. Sample letters of protest re: closing of hospitals to be posted, to­ gether with names, address of Sena­ tors and Representatives. Delegate will mall letters—each man urged to OCEAN EVELYN (Ocean Trans.), Nov. 17—Chairman, P. Claary; Saere­ tary,' C. Barg. One man missed ship In Ma^a, rejoined in Formosa. Few beefs (o be taken up with patrolman. New . wringer needed. Need new washing machine. One man hospitaiIzed In Okinawa. Slilp's fund $4.23. One man missed ship in Formosa. Question of number of men required to replace tank tops to be taken up at payoff—whether ot and If all hands are required. Radio operator to post MTD news. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), Nov. 17—Chairman, W. Har­ well; Secretary, A. Spaneda. Ship'a fund $41.30. Suggestion to purchase $15 worth of magazines. All dogs need greasing: port holes on foc'sles. Each member to donate to ship's fund. ,y^"; MARORE (Ore), Nov. 17—Chairman, D. Stone; Secretary, R. Murry. One man missed ship in Bait. Ship's fund $29.02. Report accepted. Check food coming aboard—food is short. Stew­ ard claims he caimot get more food. write at least 10 letters. Ship's fund S144. Report accepted. New delegate elected. FLORIDA STATR (Fence), llov. 31— Chairman, O. Laa; Saeretary, M. Dad­ dy. Washing machine agitator to be repaired. Crew to use officer's ma­ chine In meantime. Ship's fund S15.24. Some disputed ot. Request Installation of safety cut-off switch for washing machine. Bulkhead-type mirrors requisitioned . for crew's quarters. & I I'l. I ^'" I-V. • ¥'1 STEEL ADMIRAL (Isthmian), Nov. 17—Chairman, D. Dean; Secretary, L. Guaiinltz. Awaiting water analysis. Sickness aboard. Discussion on broken tables; economy and cooperation on food surplus. KATHRYN (Bull), Nov. 30—Chair­ man, none;. Secretary, none. Every­ thing in good shape, with exception of exhaust fans In bathrooms not working. Will be taken care of this trip—mparts ordered. Report accepted. Nov. 17—Chairman, F. Cornier; Sec­ retary, M. Zelontka. Request change Ivory soap to Lifebuoy or Palmolive. Everything ship-shape. WAND ARCHER (Marine Bulk), Nov. 10—Chairman, S. Tlllatt; Secretary, L. Hail. Repair list to be submitted. One man hospitalized—^replaced. Dis­ cussion on money draws. No Ameri­ can money aboard. Master and crew dissatisfied — refer to Union to straighten company out In this mat­ ter. Motion to set up fund for ship's business—iSOc per man to start. Bath­ rooms to be' checked by engineer. Rooms to be checked for fans! ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), Nov. 10— Chairman, T. Costello; Seeretsry, J. Prastwood. Ship's fund $181,. Several hours disputed ot. Collection of $93 for brother who left ship ill. Report accepted. 'Vote of thanks to out-going delegate. New delegate elected. Dis­ cussion on Trinidad shore gang run­ ning around ship, also slamming of doora when off-watch is sleeping; un­ necessary noise. Return dirty cups to pantry. fe.. 'i'^' '• iji•i, _ Black gang members Antonio Cruz, Joe R. More and Julio Soils (top, left) take their leisure on the deck of the Emilia. L T. Knight, MM^ takes his on the beach to escape the chipping noise on the Del Sol. Photo by Jose F. Santiago. Above (left), Korean women are shown handling the chipping chores on the- deck of the Ocean Deborah. The trio at right, from the Wacosta, includes ABs Laurence Anderson, L. Stone and A1 Glassner ashore in Bremen, Germany. III:#;"';/ ,fSs L0N6VIEW VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), Nov. 3—Chairman, W. Lewis; Secretary, R. Irlzarry. Six new mat­ tresses put aboard. Ice box doors repaired. Small repairs to be done at sea. Valves to be fixed In messroom radiator. Ship sailed messman short. Some disputed ot. New dele­ gate elected. Need replacement for steward dept. Draw to be in US dollars. e DEL ORO (Miss.), Nov. 3—Chairman, D. Ramsay; Sacratary, H. Gardes. Clean ship at payoff. No beefs, no logs, no disputed ot. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $3.68. Purchased books. Ship to lay up for strapping on completion of voyage. Report ac­ cepted. Safety meetings to be held by all depts. and delegates to be elected. Discussion on use of maga­ zines and books—to be returned to messroom. Discussion on food policy. Steward Informed crew of food policy by SIU. This has been carried out for past two voyages. Notices posted concerning same.. CHiWAWA (Cities Service), Nov. 31 —Chairman, A. Allalne. Secretary, W. Dickens, Few hours disputed ot. Re­ port accepted. New delegate elected. Suggestion that slamming of doors be discontinued and return knives to galley: men getting off ship to strip bunks and turif in soiled linen: leave rooms clean. ALCOA RANGER (Alcoa), Nov. 17— Chairman, J. Ruada; Secretary, none. Some disputed ot. Repair list sub­ mitted. Keep pantry clean: extra. linen to be turned over to BR. Do not throw cigarettes in shower. MAXTON (Pan-Atlantic), Nov. If— Chalrntan, P. Cathcart; Secretary, D. Bordeaux. Contact patrolman on posting sailing board. Ship's fund $22.50. One man missed ship. Ona man getting off. ELIZABETH (Bull), Nov. If—Chair­ man, none given; Secretary, none given. No beefs, all depts. in good < shape. Bosun's room needs heat. Re­ ports accepted. Ship in good shape. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), Nov. 17—Chairman, J. Glenif. Secre­ STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), Oct. tary, B. Williams. Ship's fund $85.04. 37—Chairman, W. MItchail; Secretary, Few hours disputed ot. Report ac­ A. Shrlmpton. Ship's fund $16.16. cepted. See patrolman about payment Few hours jlisputed ot. Request for of disputed ot. All extra and soiled mora coffeo mugs: menu to bd worded Jinen to be turned in, in order to get in good American rather than hotel full count. Suggestion to have Thanks­ French: serving ham steaks. Steward giving dinner Nov. 28 because ship asked for crew's cooperation in taking will be in port Nov. . 28. All agreed,.. linen inventory. CHIWAWA (Cities Service), Dec. S— $EATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Saatrain), Chairman, W. Tatum; Secretary, W. Nov. 34—Chairman, A. Whitmer; Sae­ Dickens. One man sick—will see doc­ retary, P. Patrick. 80 hrs. disputed tor on arrival. Deck delegate elected. ot. Report accepted. Motiou to re­ Two men getting off. Report accepted. lieve delegate oh duty to give his re­ See patrolman about fresh stores— port. New delegate elected. Sug­ eggs put aboard are spoiled. Repair gestion to have meetings oh Saturday list to be made up and submitted. night. Repair list to be made up for each dept. M V DEL CAMPD (Delta), Nov. 34— Chairman, G. Champlln; Sacratary, C. STEEL NAVIOATOR (Isthmian), Braux. New delegate elected. Ship's Nov. II—Chairman, J. McLaren; Sec­ fund $16. New secretary and treasurer retary, P. Harayo. Repair lists turned elected. Repair list to be made up ' In to captain—^repairs now being soon as possible—repairs to be made made. Steward willing to cooperate before arrival. Vdte of thanks to with crew and wants suggestions and steward dept. Return books to library beefs brought to his personal atten- after' reading. X �• t'frw^'" ;• .1 ' •",!.•••• JiiMia^ t, ItSt Urges No More Cliques On Ships To the EdttoR I have a gripe! May I present It this way? How do yoa part your hair? Is It important to your job? Do you feel it should be an ob­ ject for kidding or sarcasm from your fellow workers? Is it anybody's business but your own? Harmony among employees who work together every dAy letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publicattbn in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be riemed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. SttAFAREKS modern, and are ako the last word in comfort. All of the rest of the utility rooms are just as modem, which gives this, ship an extra-added look. In fact, one gets the impression he is. on a regular passenger ship,rather than a mere freighter. It's no wonder that when the crewmembers join these iships they stay on for long periods. It seems nothing is spared to retain solid comfort for the crew. Perhaps if some of that • money was channeled into a central fund to provide the crew with a health and welfare fund and a retirement plan these fleets would really be superior to ours. However, I am confident the day will come when an alliance will be reached among all the unions in the interest of fair play. Then all the brothers of the maritime industry can join hands to maintain the highest traditions of the merchant ma­ rine. H. George Horowits Pa^ ThlHeca LOC ii>eaiEion'A Each year at this time greetings Jor all SIU brothers arrive at the LOG office. Here are some of them, reprinted with thanks. ' Greetings and salutations, and a wish for a victorious and very prosperous New Year and for many years to come for our great and powerful Union. George H. Seeberger t t it ' • ' From Singapore, on our way to the Persian Gulf, greetings from a fine ship to our brother members wherever you are. SS Cities Service Miami s> Hope you all have the happiest New Year yet in 1958! "Sir Chailes" t 4« 4" Seafarer Bob Reynolds poses for a farewell pfioia witfi a group of tfie Polish Heart orphans shortly before the City of Alma left Pusan. Third from left is Mrs. Helen Kim, housemother for the 273 young­ sters sheltered at the home. I .TTI - "•^1 --.-rvl Alma Gang Plays Santa For Korean Orphanage Hearty good wishes to all hands. HaroId-"George" Horowitz ^ is very essential, especially in "Hello" to all my buddies at this the confined area alraard ship. Sees Xmas Bonus season. I wish I could be enjoying When men work together, there it with some of you but I am in the is no time for petty jealousies, A Real Assist Proving again that seamen always have a soft spot in their drydock at Savannah for repairs. taking sides or indulging in To the Editor: hearts for kids, no matter where they are, Seafarers on the /4^ i t moods. Whether you like it or While I am here at the Staten City of Alma turned out in force to help some 300 Korean - W. D. Warmack not, the men around you are Island marine hospital, I wish youngsters at the Polish Heart •* "Zalig Nieuwjaar" or Happy the men you are going to be to express my' appreciation tp Orphanage in Pusan. during one visit by Wunderlich, New Year to all members of the working with for quite a while. the SIU, its officials and all my Paul Finrow and Bob Reynolds. SIU from Rotterdam, where I am Led by ship's reporter J. F. Why not get along? brother members who helped The orphanage was started some "Big John" Wunderlich, they con­ working ashore due to illness. Personalities have no place make it possible for SIU men tributed a total of 114,000 wan time ago by Mrs. Kim, who left G. Abbema when there is a job to be done. here in the hospital to receive a plus assorted goodies to present to Poland 18 years ago and found ^ ^ t. Joining up with others to form $23 Christmas gift. Greetings also from the crews Mrs. Helen Kim, housemother of refuge in Korea from her politi­ a clique is not the answer. Ac­ It is a damn nice feeling to of the SS National Liberty and SS the orphanage located in the hills cally turbulent country. A total of cept your fellow man as you have that when misfortune has Jean Lafitte, from Ruby's Drapers above the US Army's Hialeah Com­ 273 children are sheltered at the find him; he has a right to live, you laid up, as you can relax in Bombay and the Home Hotel, pound. Gifts of chewing gum and home under church supervision. too. The Union is here'for the feeling you have a fine X^ion candy were also heaped on the kids Most of them are under the age of Lake Charles. ---, benefit of ail the men, not one to back you up when you need six. or severaL Every man should it. I am not only speaking of Although reluctant to make a have an equal part and each the Christmas bonus, but also "big deal" of their generosity. Finshould do the best job he- can. about all the 12 months in a row probably expressed the over­ Cliques are a dangerous year when I am proud and hon­ all sentiments of the crew when he thing. They are small time and ored, as all my Union -brothers commented: "Hell, what's five or petty, and lead to only one are, to belong to the SIU. As ten dollars to the*average seaman? USPHS ^SAILORS SNUG HARBOR HOSPITAI. thing: trouble! the old saying goes, it is not the STATEN ISLAND. NY STATEN ISLAND. NY I'm single, with no financial wor­ • Why do men who have the big things that count; it's the Victor B. Cooper W. Swilley P. King ries, and make good money, thanks protection of their Union -and little ones, too. USPHS HOSPITAL A. Verdemare P. Robertson to my Union. I'd spend that much NEW ORLEANS. LA. I. Sieger W. Malcewics their job indulge in petty jeal­ As has been said many times, Edward P. Avrard Leo Lang J. Reyes J. Broad on a round,of.drinks ashore." ousies and fights? If you don't we have come a long way, and William Bargone William Lawless V. CoateUetos P. Seidenberg Reynolds added that he didn't Anthony Benedict like your job, get another one. none of it happened overnight Isidore Levy S. Odegard S. SwienckoaU John W. Bigwood John Linn H. AU O. Adama "want to be a softie or a pushover Nobody but yourself is stopping or came easy. It was gained Claude Blanks Michael Muzio C. Reyes N.. Rlchia for the can-shakers, but places like you. Charles CantweU Charles Nicholson C. Anderson I.. Rhino through the years from all the Xi. pitiniTnftnB L. CarrasquUlo Faustlno Orjales R. Freeman that kind of tear you apart. You The Union is here to do a little things that have made our Thomas Caylor Jr. Peter Ortho J. Matthews W. Shaw just can't help trying to do some­ j(d} by protecting our jobs, Union strong and honored. As George Curry Milton A. Poole USPHS HOSPXTAL Winford Powed Donald Dambrlno thing for those kids." looking out for our best Inter­ the years pass along, the SIUSAN FRANCISCO. CAL. Ben Foster Ailen Ritchie ests and producing the best will continue-to become strong­ I George Aanensen C. B. Owens As a final gesture before leaving Adelin Fruge Wert A. Spencer L. A. Ready Jay C. Steele WUey B. Gates Joseph H. Berger men it can to get these jobs er, because we have whAt it Pusan, the crew even made use of Dennis Gomez Nicholas Tala Chas. J. Sincere John G. KeUy done. Why not have, the Union takes. whatever broken dunnage they had, Leon Gordon Gerald L. Thaxton Charles T. Nangle WUiiam C. Watson Lucien Theriot I.ewie A. Wilkerson Alvin Henderson send a representative aboard Wm. A. Oswinkle which is always welcomed for fire­ John W. Broad George Hobbs Peter Walsh the ships to protect each man's USPHS HOSPITAI. wood by the Koreans. The chief James E. Ward John R. Holladay SEATTLE. WASH. God-given rights and end the X % ie George Huber Francis Wasmer mate authorized the agent to sell IR. I. McLeod Joseph W. Waite James Hudson Lloyd Wetzel squabbling, fighting, and cliques the dunnage and present whatever F. R. NapoU J. F. Slusarciyk William Hunter Thomas White which are so prevalent today? Lauds Treatment John KeUy I A. W. Sadeiiwater Clifford Wuertz he got to the orphan.nge also. ISdward G. Knapp Jacob Zimmer Tony Nottage USPHS HOSPITAL The crew urged anyone wishing By PHS Doctors Antoine Landry GALVESTON. TEXAS to contribute to the orphanage to EASTERN SHORE STATE HOSPITAL To the Editor: I B. P. Grice OUver J. Kendrlck CAMBRIDGE. MD. send it to the Polish Heart Orphan­ Please convey my thanks to I Lottie HoUiday James A. Winget Swedish^Shlp is Thomas R. Lehay age, 220 Yungi Dong, Pusan, Korea. all the staff at the marine hos­ USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL Tops in Styling pital in Manhattan Beach, Brook­ MANHATTAN BEACH BALTIMORE. MD. BROOKLYN. NY Ben L. Bone F. L O'Laughlln To the Editor: lyn, for the excellent help and J Manuel Antonana Allen Boone John Ossrow Patrick HcCann Days Gone By Recently it was my pleasure treatment they have been giving David Caldwell Murray A. Plyler Archibald McGuigan Eladio Aris Antonio Doamaral Alexander Rever to visit the M/S Stiireholf, a me. Fortunato Bacomo Herbert C. Mclssac Clarence Gardner Joseph Roll Leo Mannaugh Joseph J. Bass fine Swedish ship that has such Gorman T. Glaze Eugene Roszko I" know that this letter alone Albert MartinelU Melvin W. Bass Sam Hacker August A. Smith radically-advanced concepts of is not enough to express my Ap­ Vic MUazzo' James F. Clarke Frederick Harris John A. Smith Joseph B. Murphy Juan Denopra I* design that this country could preciation to them, but I would Walter Jackson Joseph A. WilUams W. P. O'Dea John J. Driscoll Daniel Lippy take notice and perhaps build a like all of them, especially Doc­ Lioyd Wilson C. Osinski Fabin Furmanek Walter MitcheU George G. Phifer Otis L. Gibbs similar ship of its own. tors Hass and Lang, to know G. A. Puissegur Joseph M. Giliard USPHS HOSPITAL In additioirto the fine, sweep­ that I'm deeply grateful for their Winston E. Renny Bart E. Guranick SAVANNAH. GA. G. E. Shumaker Everett Haislett Eltner B. Frost John A. Muehleck ing superstructure, elegant sa­ efforts. The kind of Uft they Kevin B. SkeUy Wade B. MarreU Verlon B. Jackson WiUie C. Sanders lons and passageways, each give you is not available any­ Henry E. Smith Taib Hassen Jimmie Littleton Vincent San Juan Michael Toth Antonio Infante foc'sle is also designed for fine where else, as we seamen all Roy H. McCance Theodore Smith S. Tuttle I Thomas Isaksen Harry L. M. Vaughn Jr. Louie T. McGowan living. Nice roomy cabins for- know so well. VirgU E. WUmoth I Claude B. Jessup Fred MiUer W. D. Warmack Ludwig Kristiansen Pon Wing the crew are done up in the James T. Moore Pat McCann I Frederick Landry Dexter Worrell USPHS HOSPITAL most expensive woods and are BOSTON. MASS. ^ 4^ it USPHS HOSPITAL designed with beautiful lockers Edward J. FarreU George D. Rourke NORFOLK. VA. Florencio Letie Leo Q. Strange and drawer space that are de­ Welcomes Aid I Francis J. Boner Walter PuUiam William J. Powers Steven A. Williams lightful to touch. I BuUard Jackson George R. Trimyer MONTEBELLO Here solid woods enrich the By Transporter CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. design more effectively than To the Editor: Francisco Bueno veneers. Deep penetrating oils I would Uke to thank the USPHS HOSPITAL bring out the warm brown officers and crew of the Pan FORT WORTH. TEXAS B. F. Deibler John C. Palmer ebony fig;ures of the wood and Oceanic Transporter for their Siegfried Gnittke Harold J. Pancost Well known in the Gulf as the emphasize the exquisite siurface kind and generous expression James R. Hodges August J. Panepinto "Duke of Bourbon Street" in W. E. Orzechowski quality of the finish. Exposed of syrnpAthy after the tornado VA HOSPITAL New Orleans, Tony Pisono tenons join tops and sides, com- struck our homa lii Groves, BOSTON. MASS. submitted this 1944 tintype to tributing an important design Texas, on November 7, 1957. Thomas W. KilUon element. We wish the best for all of. VA HOSPITAL show what he looked like in HOUSTON. TEXAS . \ The messrooms are cafeteria yoji. the old days with a full head John P. WiUiamson styIe,^^done up in traditiopafe . \ Mrs. Jfphii Lager USPHS, HOSPITAL -MEMM^TENN. Chihritei» BuMbh-*--- ' I f .'ii •>^l �pMgt Fourteen ' s.-:v • >?•••• h--i- 'Sea-Spray' ..... -.By seafarer Robert 'Red' fink -fr-'' : •' V(- • • II Janaary 8. 1951 SEAFARERS^ LOG 1 I 'F of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare ^ave again b^en brought to light. Their impelling aim of trying To the Editor: to presenCus with unchallenge­ I bavo ]ust read tho prize- able authority and affect a per­ winning LOG editorial on the manent purge of seamen from faults of the Andrea Doria the USPHS. which was reprinted In the Dec. "Yes, Senator, we are des­ 20th issue. It was a damn good tined to he stripped ... and one. we don't like it!!" But there are still quite a few Wallace J. Lanasa questions to he asked on this Shlp^s delegate score, such as what is being done about all these unsafe and 4" t 4" unfit ships? We who do so much damn Asks Payment Bids For Aetlon, Less Safety Talk On Old Debts letters To The Editor . X Xr "Junior! I told you to practice until daddy ahips out!" USPHS Has Last Say On Duty Slip It f;. f SIU HALL DIREdORY Under the SIU contract, US Public Health Service doctors have the final say on whether or not a man is fit for duty. If there is any question about your fitness to sail, check with the nearest USPHS hospital or out-patient clinic for a ruling. SIU, A&G District LOG-A-KHYTHM: This Is Me ifs"-. • c .iPr: •1^ lil=. k IlK't IV'' IB;lift,''/ •• I:K; Ilk Si • %" li l> 'b I jK:t •By J. F. WunderlichSome men will strive for riches, They only loork 'cause they must; Others are hungry for glory. Careless of what it may cost. In misery some save their pennies. Holding the money they earn. Then deposit them all in a bank So they can get more in return. I myself, I'm just a seaman, Happy if the sun will shine; When ashore in a foreign port. Having a glass of wine. b I might be poor and a wand'rer But the world is mine and yours, I believe it is just i heaven Maybe you think it's a curse. FORT WILLIAM ...408 Simpson St. Ontario Phone: 3-3821 PORT COLBORNE >.103 Durham Sk BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St Ontario Phone; 5591 Earl Slieppard. Asent EAatern 7-4900 272 King Sk E. BOSTON 276 State St. TORONTO. Ontario EMpire 44719 James Sbeehan, Agent Richmond 2-0140 VICTORIA. BC 617% Cormorant St. 4202 Canal St. ^ HOUSTON EMpire 4531 Robert Matthews. Agent 298 Main St. Capital 3-4089: 3-4080 VANCOUVER, BC Pacific 3468 304 Charlotte St. 1419 Ryan St. SYDNEY. NS LAKE CHARLES, La... Phone: 6346 HEmlock 6-5744 Leroy Clarke. Agent 20 Elgin St MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. BAGOTVILLE. Quebeo Phone: 545 Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 THOROLD. Ontario 52 St. Davids St CAnal 7-3202 MORGAN CITY 912 Front St. Tom Gould. Agent Phone 2156 QUEBEC 44 Sault-au-Matelot QOebec ,/ Phone: 3-1369 NEW ORLEANS 523 BlenvUle St. 177 Prince WUliam St. Lindsey WiUiams, Agent Tulane 8626 SAINT JOHN NB OX 2-5431 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYaclnth 9-6600 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank 'St. Ben Rees. Agent MAdison 2-9834 ALPENA, 1215 N. Second Ave. PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. Phone; 713-J S. CarduUo. Agent Market 7-1635 BUFFALO. NY 180 Main St. PUERTA de TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo Phone: Cleveland 7391 Phone 2 5996 Sal CoUs. Agent CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave.. NE SAN FRANCISCO .. . 450 Harrison St. Phone: Main 1-0147 Douglas 2-5475 Marty Breithoff. Agent DRTROrr 1038 3rd' St. .2 Abercom St. SAVANNAH Phone: Woodward 1-6857 E. B. McAuley, Agent Adams 3-1728 DULUTH . 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randolph 2-4110 .2505 1st Ave. SEATTLE EUiott ,4334 SOUTH CHICAGO Jelf GUlette. Agent 3261 E. 92nd SV. Phone: Essex 5-2410 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. FrankUn St. Tom Banning, Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON. Calif. .. 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries, Agent Termitml 42874 HEADQUARTERS. . 675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul HaU ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Algina. Deck C. Simmons. Joint J. VolpSan. Eng. W. HaU. Joint B. Mooney. Std. R. Matthews. Joint ' Great Lakes District — for SIU MEMBERS! SUP HONOLULU There'll always be a maiden To share my love of life. And when I meet the right one, I'll take her home as my wife. So why should I worry of riches. When there is a woman to love, And a tropic lagoon to anchor in With a bright moon above? You can keep the dollars and glory, I'll take the loving and joy; On my cruises around the globe To me the world is a toy. 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND 211 SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND. Calif... 510 Hacdonald Ave. BEacon 24925 SAN FRANCISCO.. 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 WILMINGTON ...605 Marine Ave. Terminal 43131 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYaclnth 9-6165 Canadian District HALIFAX. N.S.. MONTREAL 128% HoUls St. Phone 3-8911 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 Editor, SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG-^ please put my name on your mailing list. (Print Information) NAME STREET AOCRESS ... CITY SEA CHE5T j TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old tubicrlber and hav# a ehanga S of address, please give your former address below: • ADDRESS Pi NBBO IN ANOSMOfig FHOWATbOjMBRUSlI roA&xj\NeaiSfZ: AU-ATSPeCIAL. ££4 PRICES your ......................... • .:.; ZONE..... STATE..... BVEtfrmiiiG'ibij 'J SHORE WEAR « SEA GEAR SEA GEAR f SHORE V(rEAR All letters to the editor for publication In the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names toiU be withheld upon request. talking in print and-so little in action haven't too much to say. I, for one, have seen many ships come into port with equipment so fouled up that you'd have to be a fool to sail them. You'd have to be>a fool or need a Job so badly that your life didn't mean much to you. Then once you got out to sea, you'd dis­ cover for yourself what a hazard you are on. Before that, you were so anx­ ious to get the job you wouldn't listen to the guy who was pay­ ing off; the job meant more than anything else. There are a "^at many ships sailing today that are so unsafe that even the rats have sense enough to leave them, yet we sign on and sail them and don't complain until they crack up, sink or blow up. Then we com­ plain because the lifeboats wouldn't work or the davits were frozen. These were all the same things we talked about and griped about while at sea, then forgot about when the ship was paying off because the crew was in a hurry to get ashore and figime the next crew-would take care of itself. Little did they realize that by paying off the ^hip and not say­ ing a word about its condition they were only helping out the company and maybe hurting their own Union brothers. They may not even have realized they would he ljetter off staying on the old ship and. fixing It up than by paying off and taking another one blind. Safety is a good thing as long as something is done about it and goes further than idle talk. You decide, fellows. Think about it and when you get. through laughing and sober up, remem­ ber someday it may be your own life you're playing with. - Dave Barry To the Editor: I've always been in favor W' guys who fight for their rights as long as they don't take ad­ vantage of those who can't fight hack. In my own case, 1 have been disabled for some time and feel some people have been taking advantage of me in a way that hurts. When 1 was able' to go out and make more money I did not care aBout it, hut now that I can't I think it's about time those who owe me money should pay hack what they ho^iestly owe. 1 don't think any names should be mentioned at this time because these men know what the score is. I'd just like to say that any monies owed me would he appreciated at this time. My address is 20 Grand Ave.. Hicksville, NY. , Jimmy HaWlton Recalls 'Worst' Voyage in 1905 To lift Editor: 1 received the SIU disability benefit check and the Christ­ mas bonus yesterday, for which 1 am very grateful. 1 havp a lot of time I don't know what to. do with since our hall here in Miami closed, down, so 1 have spent the last few Refired Senafarer B." M. Larsen offers a stern view of fiis frihdel of a brig ho sailed on bock in 1905. months making a replica of a brig on which 1 made a trip from Port Arthur, Texas, back Steel King Raps in 1905. If 1 had the .exact dates Threat To PHS of that voyage 1 probably could capitalize on it for some maga­ To the Editor: The following is the text of zine or newspaper, because it a letter sent to Sen. Warren G. really is unbelievable what a Magnffsen, chairman of the sailing skipper could get by , Senate Interstate and Foreign with 50 years ago. This was what would be an Commerce Committee, protest­ ing the action being taken by ' unbelievable stoiy of the worst the Budget Bureau with a view trip 1 ever made during my 50 to gaining the shutdovm of four years of seafaring. The voyage irom Port Arthur on board the USPHS hospitals. brig, the Frances S. HampshirS, It wati sighed Individually liy ended in Brooklyn 32 days later myself and 32 other members Abe faU of 1905., The of the SIU imlicensed crew on during navigation waa done by our the Steel Kinf - buccaneer sWp^jBr,, Captain Van "Dear Senator: • , f ' ; y Born. .. "The unpredictable e'fideavors ' • » /I �SEAFARERS 'iJiiniiarf !• 19S8 Pace Fifteca LOG Summary Of Events In 7957 (Continued from page 16) ment-owned Canadian Nation^ Steamahips, Ltd., brought the Canadian Prime Minister into the dispute. A settlement was seen imminent aftei> the failure of company strikebreaking tactics that in> eluded the transfer of its eight ships to Trinidad registry. This got nowhere when neither West Indian nor British seamen would man the "hot" ships, and the In­ ternational Transportworkers* Federation firmly supported the Canadian Seafarers. Washington Atis On Ship Issues A key role for the merchant marine in US defense planning seemed assured at year's-end despite the advent of sputnik and contradictory "policy" statements from the Pentagon. This buoyed hopes that ship construction funds would be restored. Congress cut over-all foreign aid funds but authorized more surplus agricultural sales including shipments to "friendly" Com­ munist nations, so that US ships returned to Poland after a 20-year absence. Appro­ priations for USPHS hospitals were in­ creased, but right after adjournment the budget bureau took steps seeking a shut­ down of four hospitals. Ship operators finally won the right to 24-hour quarantine in US ports, providing they paid the Inspectors' OT bills . . . Pro­ posals for strict limits on ship transfers got nowhere, but won a key backer in Labor Secretary James Mitchell. At the same time, "runaway-ship" operator Robert Anderson became Treasury Secretary. A strong protest finally convinced the Defense Department that US rather than foreign seamen should man strategic mis­ sile test ships . . . The Coast Guard's dis­ credited profiling system for screening out seamen popped up in the report of a spe­ cial Commission on Government Security. SlU Organizing Gains Mount A new string of organizing successes were scored by the SIU, bringing thou- the first union contract for marine em­ ployees with a major company, Phillips Petroleum. In rapid order, other pacts set a pattern of $50-$75 more per month in base pay alone for the men involved. The largest tugboat operator in the Gulf was also brought under contract again after a 33-day strike at G&H Towing . . . Similar victories at shoreside marine plants in many ports and a series of vir­ tually unanimous SIU victories in elections covering Baltimore tugboatmen also high­ lighted the year ... In Houston, when the SIU asked an election covering two boats, they were chartered to an operator already under SIU-HIWD contract so the men got a $125 monthly pay increase without even having to vote. Top Marine News Items SIU broke into tideiands Held or­ ganizing tugs and service vessels. sands of workers vast gains in wages and benefits. The SIU's Harbor & Inland Waterways Division cracked the Gulf tidelands oil industry wide open by winning A top news story for the year, revolving around the Russian sputniks, brought on a call for merchant ships to act as spotters of the man-made moons . . . The Suez Canal reopened in April, ending the need for ships to make the long, dreary voyage around A.'rica. There was little enthusiasm thereafter to build standby pipelines for moving Persian Gulf oil in the event of a new Suez crisis. Ambitious tanker-building programs also fell by the wayside. The Panama Canal was confronted with a crisis of its own when long dry spells lowered the level of Gatun Locks to the Herman Cooper & 'Lidford Law' (Continued from page 4) | ute. As a matter of fact, you drew what I am talking about. That is the resolution, the proposed reso­ exactly what I thought." lution, suspending Sims before the charges on which he was to be sus­ Anotlier pa.ssage reads as fol­ pended were prepared and lows: SENATOR ERVIN. "Wait a min- served?" Your Gear.. for ship ... for shore Whatever you need, in work or dress gear, your SIU Sea Chest has it. Get top quality gear at substantial savings by buy­ ing at your Union-owned and Unionoperated Sea Chest store. Sport Coats Slacks Dress Shoes Work Shoes Socks Dungarees Frisko Jeens CPO Shirts Dress Shirts Sport Shirts Belts Khakis Ties ' Sweat Shirts T-Shirts Shorts Briefs Swim Trunks Sweaters " Sou'wesfors Raingear Caps Writing Materials Toiletries Electric Shavers Radios Television Jlewolry Cameras luggage SEA CHEST MR. COOPER. "1 think that is so." SENATOR ERVIN. "In other words, you draw up what is equiv­ alent to a verdict of guilty before the indictment is even present­ ed . . ." MR. COOPER. "Well you can place fbat construction on it, but I tell you this is customary prac­ tice in courts, in administrative agencies and elsewhere. There is nothing unusual about that. Sena­ tor." SENATOR ERVIN. "Having spent a large part of my life in courts, I have never yet heard of drawing up a verdict, which is to be rendered in a case before the charges are preferred against the person against whom the verdict is to be rendered. This is the first time I have ever heard of it in human history." MR. COOPER. "Senator, per­ haps I did not make myself clear." SENATOR ERVIN. "You made yourself too clear." ii> 4" • Discussion then developed on why Sims was not present at the hearing at which he wa.s charged and why the board did not wait after it made its findings before notifying Sims and acting on the charges. MR. KENNEDY. "I think It is a little peculiar to have a meeting at 2 o'clock in the morning, an ex­ ecutive board meeting at 2 o'clock in the morning, not inform any­ body that it is going to take place, and then suspend somebody. If that is the way you operate, fine. You are the attorney and you have advised them to do it." ". . . Would you tell the commit­ tee why you would not want to wait unti! the following morning at 10 o'clock?" MR. COOPER. "The resolution will indicate the reasons why . . . It was to provide an interim or­ derly method " MB. KENNEDY. "They could not do it from 2 AM to 10 AM? You could not wait eight hours?" MR. COOPER. "For a variety of reasons which I submit the reso­ lution spea^ for itself . , ." (This is'the second of a series of articles on Mr* Cooper.! ' danger point for many big ships and emer­ gency measures had to be invoked . . . Work on the "big" seaway steadily ad­ vanced, and there was talk of a "little seaway" to Unk Montreal and New York via Lake Champlain and the Hudson . . . At long last a start was made on a shortcut to the sea for the port of New Orleans, and a plan dating back to Napoleon I for a tunnel under the English Channel link­ ing Britain and France was revived. Ships in the Far East were right on the spot for the first wave of the Aslaa fin virus long before it started an epidemic of scare headlines In stateside newspapers ... Cigarette sales rose In spite of new "evi­ dence" linking smoking and lung cancer, which got a big push from the prohibition­ ists as well. Teetotalers cited another set of statistics to show that smoking and "excessive" drinking were lethal also. It was a year when even an innocent coffee break once or twice a day was called bad for the health, and a little snooze on the boss' time was suggested instead. The actual wreck of the old mutiny ship Bounty was found by a skindiver, and the vaunted replica of the Pilgrim ship May­ flower nearly capsized at her launching. She finally made it across the Atlantic into Plymouth, Mass., under tow but in­ stead of staying left for New York and Miami where the tourist trade was better . . . Least surprising news item of '57 was Harry Bridges' statement to a national TV audience that the Commies were better than ever and that there weren't enough of them in the labor movement. RECENT ARRIVALS All of the following SIU families have received a $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Robert Owen Brooke, born De­ cember 1, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Osborne M. Brooke, Prichard, Alabama. Charles Robert Brown, born De­ cember 7, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert Brown, Houston, Texas. Terry Ray Casanova, born No­ vember 22, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ray H. Casanova, New Or­ leans, La. Wanda Mae Crawford, born No­ vember 11, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Willie D. Crawford, Jackson­ ville, Fla. Robert Sidney Cutrer, bom Decembe 7, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. George S. Cutrer, Mobile, Ala. Robert M. Espino, born October 28, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Antanasio Espino, San Francisco, Calif. Bobbie Sue Faircloth, born De­ cember 7, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John W. Faircloth, Crichton, Ala. Therese Denise Gibson, born De­ cember 7, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Samuel L. Gibson, Chickasaw, Ala. Karen Ann Gouldinan, born De­ cember 6, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs, James I. Gouldman, Mctairie, La. Terry Thomas LeMau-e, born November 20, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. George T. LeMaire, Balti­ more, Md. Dorothy Louise McDonald, born December 11, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Sam W. McDonald. Mobile, Ala. William McLaughlin, born No­ vember 11, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John F. McLaughlin, Balti­ more, Md. Grace Principe, born December 1, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rob­ erto Principe, Santurce, PR. The deaths of the following Sea farers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is being paid to their beneficiaries. condition on November 5, 1957, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He became a full member of the Union on May 11, 1946, and sailed in the engine department. Brother Bar­ tulomei is survived by his wife, Jovita C. Bartulomei, of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Burial took place in Municipal Cemetery, Mayaguez, PR. Leo B. DeLoach, .33: Brother DeLoach died on December 5,1957, in Mobile, Ala­ bama. Death was caused by a ma­ lignant condition. He became a full member of the Union on May 15, 1946, and sailed in the steward department. Brother DeLoach is survived by his wife, Mary Nell DeLoach, of Chickasaw, Alabama. Burial took place in Pine Crest Cemetery. Mobile, Alabama. ^ 4 4> Charles E. Spencer, 65: A heart condition caused the death of Brother ,Spencer on November 25, i957, in Pinson, Alabama. Ho be­ came a full mem­ ber of the Union on December 17, 1638, and was sailing in the 4> ^ deck department. Brother Spencer Franeiseo A. Bartulomei. M: is survived by bis wife, Lola SjienBrother Bartulomei died of a heart cer; of Birmingham, Alabama.' i �''H >-v SEAFARBRS^UMS Jon. S 1958 » 9 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULP DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • liiiiii Notable for many outstanding de­ velopments, 1957 will probably be remembered most as the year that saw the untimely end of the Harry Lundeberg era; that brought 70year-old sailors to the forefront of the seamen's movement via the American Coal beef and produced impressive strides to­ ward maritime labor unity. A variety of memorable "firsts" were re­ corded, among them the opening of the first three SIU medical centers. The first union contracts were won by the SIU in the growing Gulf Tidelands oil industry. The first US wine tanker, "roll-on-roll-off" ship as well as the first true "lift-on" trailership all went into service. A hint of the future was the start of construction on the first atom-powered merchant ship. It was a year the SIU built a new string of organizing and election victories; when too much ballyhoo turned the "good will" ship Mayflower 11 into a tourist attraction; and the traditional "women and children first" disaster rule came under attack. At the same time, the Suez Canal reopened and the Panama Canal almost dried up. 1957 also saw Robin Line jobs taken off then put back on SIU shipping boards where they belonged, in the face of a National Maritime Union raid. It also was the year the Seafarer Welfare Plan ex­ panded its list of no-cost benefits for Sea­ farers and their families to a new high of 16 items. Kern Hills Opens Clafh SIU crewmen on the tanker Kern Hills eaimed world-wide recognition last spring when they sailed the first American ship through the disputed Gulf of Aqaba into the Israeli port of Elath. Their action eventually paved the way for an opinion The SlU In 1957 SIU Fought Major Beefs - The biggest beefs of 1957, which are carrying over into the New Year, are American Coal with its famous battle of the oldtimers, the NMU's raid on the Robin Line and the Bull Line strike. The year 1957 opened with Seafarers picket­ ing American Coal ships in New York, Baltimore and Savannah in protest against company discrimination against the SIU. Group of SIU of NA oldtimers on American Coal's Cleveland Abbe. Previously mates and engineers had struck the ships because the company signed a contract with a paper local union. District 50 of the United Mine Workers, which is part-owner of the company. The NMU's support of the paper local contract led to a breach of its 20-year al­ liance with the Marine Engineers Bene­ ficial Association, and the subsequent en­ trance of MEBA into the Maritime Trades Department. Following a court order on hiring, SIU oldtimers from all districts vied for the coal ship jobs in a still-continuing fight. At last report, the company had just two ships running of the seven it started Harry Lundeberg, 87 Others Died •— w Israeli troops shown guarding SlUmanned Kern Hills in Elath. ' by the State Department that the Aqaba straits were international waters and all ships were entitled to free passage. For its part, the Kern Hill was blacklisted and re­ fused services in Arab ports. SIU Aid To Other Unions P"' fMK': , fP-p'f'p The SlU's traditional policy of aiding other unions and various worthy causes made the headlines again, when Seafarers volunteered their help in the clean-up work after last summer's Hurricane Audrey. In the wake of the devastation caused by the big blow along the Louisiana-Texas coast, AFL-CIO building tradesmen and SIU men from the New Orleans and Lake Charles halls won plaudits for their work in erecting 25 new homes for Louisiana hurricane victims. On the union front, the American Guild of Variety Artists presented the SIU in Philadelphia with a plaque expressing thanks for Seafarers' aid in various local beefs . . . In Puerto Rico, similar recogni­ tion for SIU assistance came from the In­ ternational Brotherhood of Longshore- The deaths of 87 SIU men were re­ ported during the year, but the stork delivered five times as many potential replacements, including four sets of twins. Two men were lost on the tug Kay R. out of Tampa, and another, sail­ ing as mate, died in a collision involv­ ing the Navy tanker Mission San-Fran­ cisco that also took the lives of nine West Coast crewmen. A heart attack last January cut short the militant career of Harry Lundeberg, 56, secretary of the Sailors Union of the Pacific and founder and president of the SIU of North America from 19^8 on. A mem­ orial statue of Lunde­ berg will be dedicated at SUP headquarters this January 28 on the anniversary of his Lundeberg death. A new US bulk carrier was renamed the SS Harry Lundeberg in his honor last June. Othe^ well-known SIU inen who passecf away were ex-circus acrobat Curt Starke, only four feet tall but a big man in the memory of his friends; Vic Litardi, veteran of many SIU water­ front beefs who also served as an organ­ izer of runaway ships' for the Inter­ national Transportworkers Federation, and oldtlmer Claudio Barreiros, 64, who died while serving on the Casimir Pul­ aski in the American Coal beef. operating, with one due to lay up, as the coal market collapsed. The Bull Line strike over contract gains for Seafarers was brought to a tempor­ ary halt by a US Court injunction. How­ ever, the US Court of Appeals reversed the injunction and a company appeal from that reversal is currently pending in the US Supreme. Court. The strike ran for 64 days. The NMU's raid on Robin Line followed purchase of this fleet by Moore-McCormack last spring. Seafarers stuck to the ships despite NMU pressure on them to get off, and their persistence was re­ warded when the National Labor Rela­ tions Board called for an election. So far, the SIU has won six of seven ships voted and has been certified on four. The last ship is scheduled to vote next week, with the NMU making at­ tempts in court to block crewmembers from obtaining the union of their choice. I: •('1 J Trends In Shipping Trailerships took a firm hold in the in­ dustry, with four types in use or planned. Pan-Atlantic brought out converted C-2s modified to load and discharge 225 trailer vans via moveable deck cranes, a refine­ ment of its earlier "lift-on" tankers. Seatrain planned a service hauling trailer vans on flatcars in addition to regular rail­ road boxcars. TMT's Carib Queen, tha first true "roll-on-roll-off" vessel, got a new lease on life after operating diffi­ culties and money troubles had idled it most of the year. Russia launched a 16,000-ton atomic ice­ breaker and the US commissioned its third nuclear sub. Performance flgares on the first atom snb, the Naatilas, showed it had traveled 60,000 miles on its original charge Safety Program ftecorcfs Cains The SlU's industry-wide shipboard safety program got up a full head of steam in a year in which there were no major disasters involving SIU A&G ships. Before being sold, the Robin Tuxford was cred­ ited with a world safety mark of 502 days without a lost-time accident. In their own fleets, the Wild Ranger (Waterman), Del Monte (Mississippi) and Steel Artisian (Isthmian) got special safety awards and bosun William Velazquez received a Coast Guard citation for the rescue of a drown­ ing shipmate in 1958. SIU ships also had their share of rescues with the Steel Ap­ prentice saving 15 Indian seamen near Suez and the Claiborne doing the same for 43 men off a Liberian freighter in the Gulf. The loss of twice as many passengers as the 94 rescued by the SIU Pacific District's Mormaesurf from an Argentine River steamer sparked an SUP demand for motorized lifeboats on all US vessels to speed rescue efforts . . . Eighteen months after the Andrea Doria disaster, there still was no real change in world sea safety rules to bring them up to US standards. Union Welfare Benefits Expand The first SIU medical center opened in Brooklyn to provide no-cost medical exams for Seafarers and their families.' Two simi­ lar facilities were operating on a tem­ porary basis in New Orleans add Mobile by December . . . The SIU Welfare Plan also added a new benefit covering blood transfusions and eliminated outright the Sen. Warren Magnuson cut ribbon opening first SIU Health Center. "$50 deductible" provision so that all hospital room and board costs were paid from the first dollar up to $10 daily. Active Seafarers-again walked off with four of the five annual SIU scholarships. The daughter Of an SIU man won the fifth $6,000 award . . . A new SIU hall was opened J.nSiin^Jiiab'. Lift-on ship Gateway City came out with radically-new cargo gear. of nuclear fnel about the size of a golfbaU. "The upgrading program for World War 11 Libertys was termed a success, but 100 of the oldest ones were ordered scrapped anyway . . . Mississippi signed up for a $160 million fleet replacement program after rejecting merger offers from Lykes . . . Tests showed a good hull paint job could add half a knot to a ship's speed ... Shore leave for supertanker crewmen be­ came a problem when some ships began' unloading into pipeline "terminals" IH miles offshore. Sea Labor Unity Crows Virtually all marine unions were united in the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment in 1957, including a former CIO affiliate, the Marine Engineers Beneficial Associaiiuii. AFL-CIO president George Meany reiterated that MTD was the "one place ... in the AFL-CIO trade union structure" for all marine unions. Twelve international unions are now members of MTD. A referendum on an interim program leading to final merger in 1960 by the SlUaffiliated Brotherhood of Marine Enginr -:•« and the MEBA was already underway ... The two AFL-CIO radio officers unions also negotiated a no-raiding and mutual assistance pact. The same joint action which had estab­ lished the Marine Cooks & Stewards Union on West Coast ships was continued under the banner of the SIU Pacific District, composed of the Sailors, Firemen and , Cooks. It produced greater contract gains as well as increased benefits under a merged pension plan for members of all three unions .. . With broad labor support, Harry Bridges' longshore unioii was' whipped in two separate raids on SIUaffiliated fishery unions in Los Angeles Harbor and Alaska. . A demonstration of international labor unity behind the SIU Canadian District in its six-month strike against the govern- j I., X. \ �'^rTT»rxr,7F "S§K'-V J <!!•, ^ '-'J-'-, w ':;' . -.•/• '.••. •-,, - v--; ./: :•' ?t^;* ''ik'r'-l-• • : :; ^ • -tf - '•->• •"•',• • L' . .:^r ' t, .•w.''. . .... • , .j. •,. ,' .' ' ..,' .AlVlJ - M CONSTITUTION . • •• «-4,-:• -I '-I'rii. l/.-v '• )«->,, i.| ,4' Tvi , •.',",'41 ' 'I.' *, •'.* ' •• ••\^; •>:-,•-.' ".'i----'^-'•'L|f ''' • •• • •"•• ,'• -p -.— w, •'•- '>v /• • '• . *t r"; g'';'! '••''?H!;;J^ - ;-',•;: " • • . '.' rji;> - •,., r?:--p'pit:::-' - • • '"• IM-T'V''''<• "1 •••.r, dt,- g"' / J ' ;; .'•; -i ivi'^-.-ol '>-5 ''T..;-' 'i^' ..Vii- * •. • Kf.. • >V. .' .'•'V'''^{?..r:'V IC - ; •i&C-'A''' '' • ' . ('•' , , ".A Is s -'iSii'mP :s s-'s'G",... i 'ts; Ic:.' . 'slo « • •, :• :••• "X-:<,ir>-f7 -J ' • - - - -tf,' " -J .- ••.-'SKA'-rvY'-Ss-sl ' . 1 -• - • „ . I t-. ., •I '•• •• i ., -•'''Ti f.a'^P ;:' v - J > •"•.-'• s-'-s /. k'-- J i' /' • i l!^^Vkk'-^tsW-;Ki4i;;5v'yfSrVs^^ , -T"''y ^ ''.• ••'s"{s,«ii". i' .••^r^i,S".»S-.",fcs...s?i'-;,S!S''": •,' '• - '".• 4"v.4., -••'r.-'m ..'' '•'v.'ft" :^? iff .J .I : : • 5.^--vs :iiv-.-' .-.v., i---\ ;;„ s-iili �- • ••'•'-. ' V ' ll«ip^enieBtaiT—Pag« Tw® I' •(^>. CONSTITUTION Seafarers Infernatienal Union A&G District AFL-CIO (As Amencfecf, August, 1956) h. .r- ll*.- p-. •if v. PREAMBLE We, the Seamen and Fishermen* of America, realizing ^ the vdue and necessity of a thorough organization of sea­ faring men, have determined to form one union, the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, to embrace aii seamen and fishermen of North America. Canada, Alaska, and the Territories, based upon the following principles: Whatever right belongs to one member belongs to all members alike, as long as they remain in good standing In the Union. First of these rights is the right of the American sea­ men to receive their employment through their own Union Halls, without interference of crimps, shipowners, fink halls or any shipping bureaus maintained by the Government. That it is the right of each member to receive fair and Just remuneration for his labor, and to gain sufficient leisure for mental cultivation and physical recreation. Further, we consider it our right to receive healthful and sufficient food, and proper forecastles in which to rest. Next, is- the right to be treated in a decent and respect­ ful manner by those in command. We hold that the above rights belong to all seamen alike, irrespective of nationality or creed. Recognizing the foregoing as our inalienable rights, we are conscious of corresponding duties to tliose in com­ mand, our employers, our craft and our country. We will, therefore, try by all just means to promote harmonious relations with those in command by exercis­ ing due care and diligence in the performance of the duties of our profession, and by giving all po'-«ible assist­ ance to our employers in caring for their gear and property. Based upon these principles, it is among our objects: To use our influence indivfdually and collectively for the purpose of maintaining and developing skill in seamenship and effecting a change in the Maritime law of the United States, so as to render it more equitable and to make it an aid instead of a hindrance to the development of a Merchant Marine and a body of American seamen. To support a journal which shall voice the sentiments of the seafaring class, and through its columns seek to - maintain the knowledge of and interest in maritime affairs. To assist the seamen of other countries in the work of organization and federation, to the end of establishing the Brotherhood of the Seq. To assist other bona fide labor organizations whenever possible in the attainment of their just demands. To*regulate our conduct as a Union and as individuals so as to make seamanship what it rightly is—an honorable and useful calling. And bearing in mind that we are migratory, that our work takes us away in different direc­ tions from any place, where the majority might otherwise meet to act, that meetings can be attended by only a fraction of the membership, that the absent members, who cannot be present, must have their ihterests guarded * from what might be the results of excitement and pas­ sions aroused by persons or conditions, and that those who are present may act for and in the interest of all, we have adopted this constitution.^ STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES AND DECLARATION OF RIGHTS In order to form a more perfect union, we members of the Brotherhood of the seamen, fishermen and allied workers ashore—realizing the value and necessity of unit­ ing in pursuit of our improved economic and social wel­ fare, have determined to bind ourselves together in the Seiafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, and hereby dedicate ourselves to the following principles: In promoting our economic and social welfare, we shall ever be mindful, not only of our rights, but also of our duties and obligations as members of the community, , our duties as citizens, and our duty to combat the menace of communism and any other enemies of freedom and the democratic principles to which we seafaring men dedicate ourselves in this Union. We shall affiliate and work with other free labor or­ ganizations,'' we shall support a journal to give additional voice to our views,-^we shall assist our brothers' of the sea and other workers of all countries in these obligations to the fullest extent consistent with our duties and ob­ ligations. We shall seek to exert our individual and col­ lective influence in the fight for the enactment of labor and other legislation and poiicies which look to the at­ tainment of a free and happy society, without distinction based on race, creed or color. To govern our conduct as a Union and bearing in mind that most of our members are migratory, that their duties carry them all over the world, that their rights must and shall be protected, we hereby declare these rights as members of the Union to be inalienable: ... I • . No member sliall be deprived of any of the rights or privileges guaranteed, him under/ the Constitution of the Union. n Every member of this Union shall have the right t<Mrote. No one shall deprive him of that right m Every member shall have the right to nominate himself for, and to hold, office In this Union. , IV No member shall be deprived of his membership with­ out due process of the law of this Union. No member shall be compelled to be a witness against himself in the trial of any proceeding in which he may be charged with failure to observe the law of this Union. Every official and job holder shall be bound to uphold and protect the rights of every member in accordance with the principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union. V Every member shall have the right to be confronted by his accuser whenever he is charged with violating the law of this Union. In all such cases, the accused shall be guaranteed a fair and speedy trial by an impartial com­ mittee of his brother Union members. VI No member shall be denied the right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. VII A militant membership being necessary to the security of a free union, the members shall at all times stand ready to defend this Union and the principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union. vra The powers not delegated to the officials and job holders by the Constitution of the Union shall be reserved to the members. CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I NAME AND GENERAL FOWERS This Union shall be known as the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ trict. Its powers shall be legislative, judicial, and execu­ tive. and shall include the formation of, and/or issuance of charters to, subordinate bodies, corporate or otherwise, the formation of funds and participation in funds, the establishment of enterprises for the benefit of the Union, and similar ventures. A majority vote of the membership shall be authorization for any Union action, unless other­ wise specified in this Constitution. This Union shall, at all times, protect and maintain its jurisdiction over all work which belongs to the seaman and all such work as seamen now perform. ARTICLE II AFFILIATION This Union shall be affiliated with the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America and the American Fed­ eration of Labor. All other affiliations by the Union or by the Ports shall be made or withdrawn as determined by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Candidates for membership shall be ad­ mitted to membership! in accordance with such rules as are adopted, from time to timet by a majority vote of the membership. Section 2. Candidates for membership shall be American citizens, or eligible for such citizenship. No candidate shall be granted membership who is a mem­ ber of any dual organization or any other organization hostile to the aims, principles, and policies of this Union. No candidate shall be granted membership until he has taken the following oath of obligation:^ OBLIGATION "1 pledge my honor as a man* that I will be faithful to this Union, and that I will work for its interest and will look upon every member as my brother; that I will not work for less than Union wages and that I will obey all orders of the Union.. I promise that I will never reveal the proceedings of the Union to its injury or to persons not entitled to know it. And if 1 break this promise, I ask every member to treat me as unworthy of friendship and acquMntance. SO HELP MIB GOD!" Section 3. Members more than one quarter in ar^ rears in dues, or more than three months in arrears in as­ sessments or unpaid fines, shall be automatically sus­ pended, and shall forfeit all benefits and ail other rights and privileges in the Union. They shall be automatically dismissed if they are more than two , quarters in arrears in dues or more than six months in arrears in assessments or unpaid fines. This time shall not run:(a) While a member is actually participating in a strike or lockout. (b) While a ^member is an in-patient in a USPHS Hospital. ; (c) While a member is under an incapacity due to ac­ tivity in behalf of the Union. / (d) While a member is in the Armed Services of the :: 4/' United States, provided the member was in good standing at the time of entry into the Armed Forces, and further provided he applies for reinstatement within tfO days after discharge from the Armed Forces (e) While a member has no opportunity to pay dues because of employment aboard an American flag mercnaot- \'essel. Section 4. A majority vote of the membership shall be sufficient to designate additional circumstances during which the time specified in Section 3 shall not run. It. shall be the right of any member to present, in writing, to any Port at any regular meeting, any question with re­ gard to the appiication of Section S; in accordance with procedures established by a majority vote of the member­ ship. A majority vote of the membership shall be neces­ sary to decide such questions. Section 5. The membership shall be empowered to es­ tablish, from time to time, by majority vote, rules under which dues and assessments may be remitted where a member has been unable to pay dues and assessments for the reasons provided in Sections 3 and 4. Section 6. To preserve unity, and to promote the com­ mon welfare of the membership, all members of the Union shall uphold and defend this Constitution and shall be governed by the provisions of this Constitution and all policies, rulings, orders and decisions duly made. Section 7. Any member who advocates or gives aid to the. principles and policies of any hostile or dual organiza­ tion shall be denied further membership in this Union. A- majority vote of the membership shall decide which organizations are dual or hostile. Section 8. Evidence of membership or other affiliation with the Union shall at all times remain the property of the Union. Members may be required to show their evi­ dence of membership in order to be admitted to Union meetings. Section 9. Only members in good standing shall be al­ lowed to vote. . ' ^ ARTICLE IV REINSTATEMENT •v Members dismissed from the Union may be reinstated in accordance with such rules as are adopted, from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE V DUES AND INITIATION FEE Section 1. All members shall pay dues quarterly, on a calendar year basis, on the first business day of each quar­ ter, except as herein otherwise provided. The dues shall . be those payable as of the date of adoption of this Con­ stitution and may be changed only by Constitutional amendment. Section 2. No candidate for membership shall be ad­ mitted into membership without having paid an initiation fee of one hundred ($100.00) dollars. Section 3. Payment of dues and initiation fees may be waived for organizational purposes only, in accordance with such rules as are adopted by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE VI RETIREMENT FROM MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Members may retire from membership by paying all unpaid dues, dues for the quarter, in which they retire, assessments, fines, and other monies due. and ow­ ing the Union. A retirement card shall be Issued upon re­ quest, and dated as of the day that such member accon^- . plishes these payments and request. • Section 2. All the rights, privileges, duties, and obli­ gations of membership shall be suspended dhring the pe­ riod of retirement, except that a retired member shall not be disloyal to the Union nor join or remain in any dual or hostile organization, upon penalty of forfeiture of his right to reinstatement. Section 3. Any person in retirement for a period of six months or. more shall be restored to membership, ex­ cept as herein indicated, by paying dues for the current quarter, as well as all assessments accruing and newly levied difjring the period of retirement. If the period of retirement is less than six J6) months, the required pay­ ments shall consist of all dues accruing during the said period of retirement, including those for the current quarter, and all assessments accrued and newly levied during that period. Upon such payment, the person in retirement shall be restored to membership, and his mem­ bership book, appropriately stamped, shall be given to him. Section 4. A member in retirement may be restored to membership aftei* a two-year period of retirement only by majority vote of the membership. Section 5. The period of retirement shall be computed from the day as of which the retirement, card is issued. ARTICLE VII / SYSTEM OF ORGANIZATION Section ]. This Union, and all Ports, Officers, Fort Agents, Patrolmen, and members shall be governed, in this order, by: (a) The Constitution (b) Majority vote of the membership Section 2. The functions of this Union shall be ad­ ministered by Headquarters and Ports. Section 3. Headquarters shall consist of the Seci'etaryTreasurer, and one or more Assistant Secretary-Treas­ urers, the exact number of which shall be determined by majority vote of the membership to be held during the month of August in any election year, as set forth more particularly in Article X, Section 1-D. Section 4. Each Port shall consist of a Port Agent and Patrolmen, as provided for herein, and the Port shall bear the name of the city in which the Union's Port'' ;/ Offices are located, v' �mm •T!S SmleaenfMy—Five Thre* Section 5. Every member of the Union shall be regis­ tered in one of tl^ departments; namely, deck, engine, or stewards department. The definition of these depart­ ments shall be In accordance with custom and usage. This definition may be modified by a majority vote of the membership. No member may transfer from one de­ partment to another except by express approval as evi­ denced by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE VIII ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT OFFICERS. PORT AGENTS. AND PATROLMEN Section 1. The officera of the Union shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. These officers shail be the Secretary-Treasurer and one or more Assistant Secretary-Treasurers. Section 2. Port Agents and Patrolmen shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. ARTICLE IX OTHER ELECTIVE JOBS Section 1. The following jobs in the Union shall be voted upon in the manner prescribed by this Constitu­ tion: (A) Meeting Chairman (B) Delegates (C) Committee Members of: (a) Auditing Committee (b) Trial Committee (c) Quarterly Financial Committee rd) Appeals Committee (e) Negotiating and Strike Committee. Section 2. Additional, committees may be formed as provided by a majority, yote of the membership. Commit­ tees may also be appointed as permitted by this Consti­ tution. ARTICLE X DUTIES OF OFFICERS. PORT AOENTS. AND OTHER ELECTED JOB HOLDERS Section 1. The Secretary-Treasurer ( ) The Secretary-Treasurer shall be the Executive Of­ ficer of the Union and shall represent, and act for and in behalf of. the Union in all matters except as otherwise specifically provided for in the Constitution. (b> He shall be a member ex-officio of all committees, port or otherwise. ( ) He shall be responsible for the organization and maintenance of the correspondence, files, and records of . the Union; setting up, and maintenance of, sound account­ ing and bookkeeping systems; the setting up. and main­ tenance of, proper office and other administrative Union procedures; the proper collection, safeguarding, and ex­ penditure of all Union funds. Port ..r otherwise. He shall be in charge of, and responsible for, all Union property, and shall be in charge of Headquarters and Port Offices. He shall issue a weekly comprehensive report covering the financial operations of the Union for the previous week. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considera­ tions affecting Union action, the Secretary-Treasurer shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. <d) Subject to approval by a majority vote of the mem­ bership. the Secretary-Treasurer shail designate the num­ ber and location of Ports, the jurisdiction, status, and activities thereof, and may close or open such ports, and may re-assign Port Agents and Patrolmen of closed ports to other duties, without change in wages. The Ports of New York. New Orleans. Mobile, and Baltimore may not be closed except by Constitutional amendment. Where ports are opened between elections, the Sec­ retary-Treasurer shall designate the Port Agents thereof, subject to approval by a majority vote of the membership. The Secretary-Treasurer shall supervise'the activities of all Ports. Subject to approval by a majority vote of the member­ ship. the Secretary-Treasurer shall designate, in the event of the incapacity of a Port Agent or Patrolman, a replace­ ment to act as such during the period of incapacity. At the first regular meeting in August of every elec­ tion year, the Secretary-Treasurer shall submit to the membership a pre-balloUng report. This report shall rec­ ommend the number and location of Ports, the number of Assistant Secretary-Treasurers and Agents, and the number of Port Patrolmen which are to be elected lor each Port. It shall also recommend a bank, a bonded warehouse, a regular officer thereof, or any other similar depository, to which the ballots are to be mailed or de­ livered at the close of each day's voting, except that the Secretary-Treasurer may. in his discretion, postpone the recommendation as to the depository until no later than the first regular meeting In October. This recommendation may also specify, whether any Patrolmen and/or Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, shall be designated as departmental or otherwise. The report shall be subject tOv approval or modification by a majority vote , of the membeisMp. (e) The Headquarters of the Union shall be located in New York. The Secretary-Treasurer shall also be the Port Agent of that Port (f> The Secretary-^asurer riiall be chairman of the Agents' Conference and may cast one vote. (g) He shall be responsible, within the limits of his powers, for the enforcement of this Constitution, the policies of the Union, and all rules.and rulings duly adopted by a majority vote of <he membership. Within these limits, he shall strive to enhance the strength, posi­ tion, and prestige of the Union. (h> The foregoing duties shall be in addition to those other duties elsewhere described in this Constitution, as well as those other duties lawfully imposed upon him. U) The f esponsibUity of the Secretary-Treasurer may not be delegated, but the Secretary-Treasurer may delegate (a) The term "delegates" shall mean those members of to a person or persons the execution of such of his duties the Union who are elected, under the provisions of this as be may in his discretion decide, subject to the limita­ Constitution, to attend the convention of the Seafarers tions set forth in thi/ Constitution. International Union of North America. (j) Immediately after assuming office, the Secretary(b) Each delegate shall attend the Convention and fuily Treasurer shall designate one of the Assistant Secretary- participate therein. Treasurers to assume his duties in case of his temporary in­ *'(c) Each delegate shall, by his vote and otherwise, capacity. This designation may be changed from time .to support those policies agreed upon by the majority of tho time. These designations shall be entered in the minutes delegates to the convention. of the Port where Headquarters is located. The provisions Section 7. Committees of Section 2-A of this Article shall apply in the case of a (a) Auditing Committee vacancy in the office of Secreta> y-Treasurer. as set forth The Auditing Committee in each Port shall audit the in that section. regular weekly financial report of the Port Agent and, in • (k) Any vacancy in any office or the job of Port Agent certify or refuse to certify said report. The or Patrolman shall be filled by the Secretary-Treasurer by writing, Auditing Committee for the Port where Headquarters is temporary appointment except in those cases where the located shall also audit the Secretary-Treasurer's financial filling of such vacancy is otherwise provided for by. this report, to which the same rules as to certification and Constitution. Such appointment shall be submitted to a refusal to certify shall apply. The said report in its en­ regular meeting for approval, modification, substitution of tirety shall then be presented to the membership with a replacement, or postponement of a vote to a later date, action thereon to be taken as per a majority vote of tho by a majority vote of the membership. In the event of the membership. postponement of the vote, the temporary appointment shall (b) Trial Committee ' remain in effect until a vote is taken. The Trial Committee shall conduct trials of persons (I) The Secretary-Treasurer is directed to take any and and shall submit findings and recommendations all measures, and employ such means, which he deems charged, prescribed in this Constitution. It shall be the special necessary or advisable, to protect the interests, and further as obligation of the Trial Committee to observe all the re­ the welfare, of the Union and its members, in all matters quirements of this Constitution with regard to charges involving national, state or local legislation, issues, and and trials, and their findings and recommendations must public affairs. specifically state whether or not. in the opinion of the Section 2. Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Trial Committee, the rights of any accused, under this (a) In the event the Secretary-Treasurer shall be unable Constitution, were properly safeguarded. to carry out his duties by reason of incapacity, the Assist­ (O Quarterly Financial Committee ant Secretary-Treasurer designated in accordance with 1. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall make a Section 1-J of this Article shall assume the office of Sec­ quarterly (thirteen weeki audit of the finances of Head­ retary-Treasurer during the period of such incapacity. quarters and each Port, shall note discrepancies where Upon the death, resignation, or removal from office of they exist, shall report on their findings, and make rec­ the Secretary-Treasurer, succession to the office shall be- ommendations. Members of this Committee may make determined as follows: dissenting reports, separate recommendations, and sepa­ That Port Agent of the Ports of New Orleans, Mobile, rate findings. or Baltimore who received the highest number qf votes 2. The report and recommendations of this Committee in the last regular election shall be the first in line of shall be completed within a reasonable time after the succession. The next in the line of succession shall be that election of the members thereof, and shall be submitted Port Agent of the said Ports who received the next highest to the Secretary-Treasurer who shall cause the same to number of votes in that election. The next in the line of be read in all Ports, at the first or second regular meet­ succession shall be that Port Agent oMhe said Ports who- ing subsequent to the submission of the said report and received the next highest number of votes. recommendations. ^ The Port Agents of ti}e said Ports shall also be deemed 3. Ail Port Agents are responsible for complying with to be Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, whether or not so ail demands made for records, bills, vouchers, receipts, referred to on the ballots or elsewhere. etc., by the said Quarterly Financial Committee. (b) The Assistant Secretary-Treasurers shall assist the 4. No report shall be considered as complete without Secretary-Treasurer in the execution of the letter's duties an accompanying report and audit statement by a com­ as the latter may direct. petent accountant, and the Secretary-Treasurer is charged (c) The Assistant Secretary-Treasurers shall be mem­ with the selection of such an accountant, who must be bers of the Agents' Conference and each may cast a vote certified under state law. in that body. 5. Any action on the said report shall be as determined by a majority vote of the membership. Section 3. Port Agents (d) Appeals Committee (a) The Port Agent shall be in direct charge of the administration of Union affairs in the Port of his juris­ 1. The Appeals Committee shall hear all appeals from trial judgments, in accordance with such procedures as diction. (b) He shail. within the jurisdiction of his Port, be are set forth in this Constitution and such rules as responsible for the enforcement^and execution of the Con­ may be adop^^fd by a majority vote of the membership, stitution. Uie policies of the Union, and the rules adopted not inconsistent therewith. 2. The Appeals Committee shall, within not later than . by a majority vote of the membership. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considerations affecting Port one week after the close of the said hearing, make and action, the Port Agent shall take appropriate action to- submit findings and recommendations in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and such rules as may insure observance thereof. (c) He shall be prepared to account, financially or other­ be adopted by a majority vote of the membership, not wise. for the activities of his Port, whenever demanded inconsistent therewith. (el Negotiating and Strike Committee by the Secretary-Treasiurer. 1. The Negotiating and Strike Committee shall repre­ (d) In any event, he shall prepare and forward by reg­ istered mail, addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer. » sent the Union in all negotiations for contracts and weekly financial report showing, in detail, weekly income changes in contracts, with persons, firms, corporations, and expenses, and complying with all other accounting or agencies, etc., wherein wages, hours, benefits, or other terms and conditions of employment of the members of directions issued by the Secretary-Treasurer. (e) The Port Agent, or someone acting under his in­ this Union are involved. structions, shall open each Port meeting and shall deter­ 2. Upon completion of negotiations, the Committee mine whether a quorum exists. Nothing contained herein shall submit a report and recommendations to the mem-^ shall permit the Port Agent.to otherwise act as chairman bership of the Union at a regular or special meeting. of any meeting, unless so properly designated by a The Committee may also make interim reports and rec­ majority vote of the members present at the said Port ommendations and submit them to the membership at a regular or a special meeting. Meeting. 3 A Port may establish a similar Committee for Itself (D Each elected Port Agent may cast one vote at any provided permission by a majority vote of the membership Agents' Conference. (g) The Port Agent may assign each Port Patrolman to has been obtained. In such event, the Port Negotiating such Union jobs as fall within the jurisdiction of the Port, and Strike Committee shall forward its report and rec­ regardless of the departmental designation under which ommendations, together with comments by the Port Agent, to the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall then cause the Patrolman was elected. (h) The Port Agent shall designate which members at the said report and recommendations to be submitted ta that Port may serve as representatives to other organiza- the membership of the Union at the earliest subsequent tior*. affiliation with which has been properly permitted. regular or special irieeting. whichever he chooses, to­ (i> The foregoing is in addition to those other duties gether with any report and recommendations which the Secretary-Treasurer deems desirable to make. The Port prescribed elsewhere in this Constitution. Negotiating and Strike Committee shall submit the report Section 4. Port Patrolmen Port Patrolmen shall perform whatever duties are and recommendations upon completion of the negotiations, and may submit interim reports and recommendations, in assigned to them by the Port Agent. the same manner above set forth. Section 5. Meetinr Chairmen In no event shail a Negotiations and Strike Commit­ (a) The chairman of each meeting at any Port, including; tee4. obligate Union or any Port thereof, in any man­ the Port in which Headquarters is located, shall be the ner. withoutthis the approval of the membership of the presiding officer of the meeting, shall keep order under Union as evidenced by a majority vote of the member­ rules of order provided for, from time to. time, by a ship. majority vote of the membership and, if none, then by 5. A Negotiating and Strike Committee may decide such rules as are adopted, from time to time, by a majori^ the time of entry into a strike, provided prior authority, vote of the membership in each Port. as evidenced by a majority vote of the membership, is (b) The meeting chairman may cast a vote only in the granted therefor. In all other cases, a majority vote of tho event of a tie. membership shall decide when a strike shall begin. ' . (c) The meeting chairman shall not permit the discus­ 6. This Committee shall be charged with the prepara­ sion of any religious subject tion and execution of a strike plan which shall be bind­ Seetlaa 6. Delegates ing on all members and other persons nffiiated with �Sa»tfeiiientanr'-^l>flC« Fsnr IF m ItM II 11, r&'' this Union. However, a majority vote of the membership inay repeal, or otherwise treat or dispose .of any part or ^ of a strike plan. ARTICLE XI WAGES AND TERMS OF OFFICE OF OFFICERS AND OTHER ELECTIVE JOB HOLDERS. UNION EMPLOTEES, AND OTHERS Section 1. The following elected offices ana jobs shall be held for a term of two years: Secretary-Treasurer Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Port Agent Patrolman The term of two years set forth herein is expressly subject to the provisions for assumption of office as con­ tained in Article XIII, Sec. 6(c), of this Constitution. Section 2. The term of any elective jobs other than those indicated in Section 1 of this Article shall continue for so long as is necessary to complete the functions there­ of, unless sooner terminated by a majority vote of the membership or segment of the TTnion, whichever applies, whose vote was originally necessary to elect the one or ones serving. Section 3. The compensation to be paid the holder of any office or other elective job shaP be determined from time to time by a majority vote of the membership. Section 4, Subject to approval by a majority vote of the membership, all other classifications of employees of the Union shall be hired or discharged, as well as compensated, . as recommended by the Secretary-Treasurer. Section 5. Subject to approval by a majority vote of the membership, the Secretary-Treasurer may contract for, or retain, the services of any person, firm, or corpora­ tion, not employees of the Union, when he deems it neces­ sary in the best interests of the Union. Section 6. The foregoing provisions of this Article do not apply to any corporation, business, or other venture In which this Union participates, or which it organizes or creates.' In such situations, instructions conveyed by a majority vote of the membership shall be followed. ARTICLE XII QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICERS. PORT AGENTS. PATROLMEN, AND OTHER ELECTIVE JOBS Section 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold any office or the job of Port Agent fir Patrolman, provided: (a) He has at least three (3) years of seatime, in an un­ licensed capacity, aboard an American Flag merchant vessel or vessels; if he is seeking the job of Patrolman or Assistant Secretary-Treasurer in a specified department, this seatime must be in that department, and (b) He has at least four (4) months of seatime, in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an. American flag merchant vessel or Vessels, covered by contract with this Union, or four (4) months of employment with, or in any office or job of, the Union, its subsidiaries, or affiliates, or at the Union's direction, or a combination of these, between January 1st and the time of nomination, and (c) He has been in continuous good standing in the Union for at least two (2) years immediately prior to his nomiuaiion, and (d) He is a citizen of the United States of America. Section 2. All candidates for, and holders of, other elective jobs not specified in the preceding sections shall be members of the Union. Section 3. All candidates for and holders of elective offices and jobs, whether elected oi appointed in accord­ ance with this Constitution, shall maintain membership in good standing. Failure to do so shall result in ineligibility to hrld such office or job and shall constitute an incapacity with regard to such office or job. ARTICLE XIII ELECTIONS FOR OFFICERS, PORT AGENTS AND PATROLMEN Section 1. Nominations Any member may submit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Port Agent or Port Patrolman, by delivering or sending a letter addressed to the Credentials Committee, in care of the Secretary-Treasurer, at the ad­ dress of Headquarters. The Secretary-Treasurer is charged with the safekeeping of these letters and shall turn them over to the Credentials Committee upon the letter's re­ quest. This letter shall be dated and shall contain the fol­ lowing: (a) The name of the candidate (b) His home address and mailing address (c) His book number (d) The title of the office or other job for which he is a candidate, including the name of the Port in the event the position sought is that of Agent or Patrolman (e) Proof of citizenship (f) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for candidates. The letter must reach Headquarters no earlier than Au­ gust 12tb and no later than September 12th of the election year. Section 2. Credentials Committee (a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the first regular meeting in September of the election year, at the Port where Headquarters is located. It shall consist Of six members in attendance at the meeting, with two members from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards De­ partments. In the event any Committee member is unabie to serve, the Committee shall suspend until the Sec­ retary-Treasurer calls a special meeting at the Port in order to elect a replacement. The Committee's results aball be by majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by -Fi- a majority vote of the membership at a special meeting banded to the member who shall thereupon sign his nams! called for that purpose at Headquarters Port on a roster sheet (which shall be kept in duplicate), to* (b> After its election, the Committee shall immediately gether with his book number, and ballot number. ThO, go into session. It shall determine whether the person portion of the ballot on which the ballot number is printed! has submitted his application correctly and possesses the shall then be remo.ved, placed near the roster sheet, and | necessary qualifications. The Committee shall prepare a the member shall proceed to the voting site. report listing each applicant and his book number under (e) Each Port Agent shall be responsible for the estab*. the office or job he is seeking. Each applicant shall be iishment of a booth or other voting site where each mem* < marked "qualified" or "disqualified" according to the find­ her may vote in privacy. ings of the Committee. Where an applicant has been (f) Upon completion of voting the member shall fold th* marked "disqualified," the reason therefor must be stated ballot so that no part of the printed or written portion It in the report. Where a tie vote has been resolved by a visible. He shall then drop the ballot into a narrow-slotted special meeting of the membership, that fact shall also be ballot box, which shall be provided for that purpose by noted, with sufficient detail. The report shall be signed the Port Agent, and kept locked and sealed except at by all of the Committee members, and be completed and hereinafter set forth. submitted to the Ports in time for the next regular meet­ (g) Voting shall commence on November 1st of Iht ing after their election. At this meeting, it shaU be read election year and shall continue through December 31sl«, and incorporated in the minutes, and then posted on the exclusive of Sundays and (for each individual Port) holi­ Bulletin Board in each port days legally recognized in the city In which the Port (c) When an applicant has been disqualified by the affected is located. If November Ist or December 31st Committee, he shall be notified immediately by telegram •falls on a Sunday or on a holiday legally recognized In at his listed addresses. He shall also be sent a letter a Port in the city in which that Port is located, the bal­ containing the reasons for such disqualifications by air loting period in such Port shall commence or terminatt^ mail, special delivery, registered. A disqualified^ appli­ as the case may be, on the next succeeding business day. cant shall have the right to take an appeal to the mem­ Subject to the foregoing, voting in all Ports shall com­ bership from the decision of the Committee. He shall mence at 8:00 AM, and continue until 5:00 PM, except forward copies of such appeal to each Port, where the that, or Saturdays, voting shall commence at 9:00 AM appeal shall be presented and voted upon at a regular '• and, continue until 12 Noon, and, on regular meeting meeting no later than the second meeting after the Com­ days, voting shall commence at 9:00 AM and continue mittee's election-. It is the Tesponsibility of the applicant until 7:30 PM. to insure timely delivery of his appeal. In any event, Section 4. Foils Committees without prejudice to his written appeal, the applicant may (a) Each Port shall elect, prior to the beginning of th# appear in person before the Committee within two days voting on each voting day, a Polls Committee, consisting after the day on which the telegram is sent, to correct, of three members. For the purpose of holding a meeting his application or argue for his qualification. for the election of a Polls Committee only, and notwith­ The Committee's report shall be prepared early enough standing the prov* <ns of Article XXIV, Section 2, o» to allow the applicant to appear before it and still reach any other provision of this Constitution, five (5) mem-' the Ports in time for the first regular meeting after its hers shall constitute a quorum for each Port, with the; election. said meeting to be held between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM> (d) A majority vote of the membership shall, In the with no notice thereof required. It shall be the obliga­ case of such appeals, be sufficient to overrule any dis­ tion of each member wishing to serve on a Polls Com­ qualification classification by the Credentials Committee, mittee, or to observe the election thereof, to be present in which event, the one so previously classified shall then during this time period. It shall be the responsibUity be deemed qualified. of the Port Agent to see that the meeting for the purposa le) The Credentials Committee, in passing upon the of electing the said Polls Committee is called, and that qualifications of candidates, shall have the right to con­ the minutes of the said meeting are sent daily to Head­ clusively presume that anyone nominated and qualified in quarters. In no case shall voting take place unless a previous elections for candidacy for any office, or the job duly elected Polls Committee is functioning. of Port Agent or Port Patrolman, has met all the require­ (b) The duly elected Polls Committee shall colled ments, of Section 1-A of Article XII. all unused ballots, the voting rosters, the numbered stub* of those ballots already used, the ballot box or boxes* Section 3. Balloting Procedure. (a) The Secretary-Treasurer shall insure the proper and the bal.ot records and files kept by the Port Agent! and timely preparation of ballots, without partiality as It shall then proceed to compare the serial pu.mbers ani' to candidates or Ports. The ballots may contain general amounts of stubs with the number of names and corre-: information and instructive comments not Inconsistent sponding serial numbers on the (roster, and then com*; with the provisions of this Constitution. All qualified pare the serial number and the.amounts of ballots used! candidates shall be listed thereon alphabetically within with the vet fication list, as corrected, and ascertain each category. The listing of the Ports shall follow a whether the unused ballots, both by serial numbers and geographical pattern, commencing with the most northly amount, represent the difference between what appears Port on the Atlantic coast, following the Atlantic coast on the veritication list, as corrected, and the ballots used. down to the most southerly Port on that coast, then west­ If any discrepancies are found, a detailed report thereon erly along the Gulf of Mexico and so on, until the list of shall be drawn by the Polls Committee finding such dll* Ports is exhausted. There shall be allotted write-in space, crepancies, which report shall be in duplicate, and signed on each ballot, sufficient to jpermit each member voting to by all the members of such Polls Committee. Each write in as many names as there are offices and jobs to be member of the Committe. may make what separate com* voted upon. Each ballot shall be so prepared as to have the tnents thereon he desires, provided they are signed and number thereon placed at the top thereof and shall be dated by him. A copy of this report shall be given th« so perforated as to enable that portion containing the said Port Agent, to be presented at the next r«>t:ular meetin|^ Bill* number to be easily removed. On this removable portion A copy shall also be simultaneously sent to the Secrets: ladt shall also be placed a short statement indicating the nature Treasurer, wlio shall cause an. investigation to be mai forthwith. The results of such investigation shall be re­ of the ballot and the voting dates thereof. (b) The ballots so prepared at the direction of the Sec­ ported to the membership as soon as completed, with retary-Treasurer shall be the only official ballots. No recommendations by th'* Secretary-Treasurer. A majority others may be used. Each ballot shall be numbered as vote of the membership shall determine wha) action, tf indicated in the preceding paragraph and shall be num­ any, shall be taken thereon, with the same effect as In­ bered consecutively, commencing with number 1. A suf­ dicated in Article I. ficient amount shall be printed and distributed to each (c) The Polls Committee shall also insure tnai the balloi^ Port. A record of the ballots, both by serial numbers and box is locked and sealed, which lock and seal shall no| amount, sent thereto shall be maintained by the Secre­ be opened except in the manner hereinafter set forth. tary-Treasurer, who shall also send each Port Agent a The same procedure as is set forth in the preceding para­ verification list indicating the amount and serial numbers graph with regard to discrepancies shall be utilized la of the ballots sent. Each Port Agent shall maintain sepa­ the event the Polls Committee has reason to believe tb# rate records of the ballots sent him an4. shall inspect and lock and seal have been illegally tampered with. count the ballots, when received, to insure that the amount (d) The Polls Committee shall permit qualified membe: sent, as well as the numbers thereon, conform to the only tq^vote. Prior thereto, it shall ascertain whether the; amount and numbers listed by the Secretary-Treasurer are in good Standing, stamp their book with the wt.. as having been sent to that Port. The Port Agent shall "voted," and the date, issue ballots to voters, insure tha immediately execute and return, to the Secretary-Treas­ proper registration on the roster takes placq, collect urer, a receipt acknowledging the correctness of the stubs, and keep them in numerical order. It shall preservf amount and numbers of the ballots sent, or shall notify good order and decorum at the voting site and viciniti the Secretary-Treasurer of any discrepancy. Discrep­ thereof. All members and others affiliated with the UnlOR ancies shall be corrected as soon as possible prior to the are charged with the duty of assisting the Polls Commii voting period. In any event, receipts shall be forwarded when called upon, in the preservation of order aoi for ballots actually received. The Secretary-Treasurer decorum. shall prepare a file in which shall be kept memoranda and (e) In order to maintain the secrecy and accuracy of correspondence dealing with the election. This file shall the ballot, and to eliminate the possibility of errors of. at all times be available to any member asking for in­ irregularities la any one day's balloting affecting all thf' spection of the same at Headquarters. balloting in any port, the following procedure shall bi (c) Balloting shall take place in person, at Port Offices, observed: and shall be secret. No signature of any voter, or other At the end ot each day's voting, the Polls Committal^ distinguishing mark, shall appear on the ballot, except in the presence of any member desiring to attend, pro*' that any member may write in the nande or names of any vided he observes proper decorum, shall open the balIo| member .or members, as appropriate, for any office, or the box or boxes, and place all of that day's ballots thereU Job of Port Agent or Patrolman. in an envelope, or envelopes, as requiriB, which shaS (d> No member may vote without, displaying - his then be sealed. The members of the Polls Committef Union Book, in which there shall be placed, an appro­ shall thereupon sign their names across the flap of t^ priate notation of the date and of the fact of voting, both said envelope or envelopes, with their book numb.rs nMft prior to being handed a ballot, A ballot shall then be to their signatures. The Committee shaU also placf tlii �Sapplementwjr—>Pire Fhre date and name of the Port on the said envelope or en­ velopes, and shall certify, on the envelope or envelopes, thct the ballot box or boxes were opened publicly, that all ballots for that day only were removed, and that all of thOKv ballots are enclosed In the envelope or envelopes dated for that day and voted In that Port. The Polls Committee shall check the rosters, and any other records they deem appropriate, to Insure the foregoing. At the discretion of Headquarters, official envelopes may be pre­ pared for the purpose of enclosing the ballots and the making of the aforesaid certification, with wording em­ bodying the foregoing Inscribed thereon. In which event, these envelopes shall be used by the Polls Committee for the aforesaid purpose. Nothing contained herein shall prevent any member of a Polls Committee from adding such comments to the certificate as are appropriate, provided the comments are signed and dated by the member making them. The envelope or envelopes shall then be placed In a wrapper or envelope, which, at the discretion of Headquarters, may be furnished for that purpose. The wrapper or envelope shall then be securely sealed and either delivered, or sent by certified or reg­ istered mall, by the said Polls Committee, to the deposi­ tory named in the pre-election report adopted by the membership. The Polls Committee shall not be dis­ charged from Its duties until this mailing Is accomplished and evldencv of mailing or delivery Is fumishe"^. the Port Agent, which evidence shall be noted and kept In the Port Agent's election records or files. The Polls Committee shall also insure that the ballot box or boxes are locked and sealed before handing them back to the Port Agent, and shall place the key or keys to the boxe" In an envelope, across the flap of which the members of the Committee shall sign their names, book numbers, and the date, after sealing the envelope se­ curely In addition to delivering the key and ballot box or boxes as aforesaid, the Polls Committee shall de­ liver to the Port Agent one copy of each of the roster sheets for the day, the unused ballots, any reports called for by this Section 4, any files that they may have re­ ceived, and all the stubs collected both for the da} and those turned over to It. The Port Agent shall be respon­ sible for the proper safeguarding of all -.he aforesaid ma­ terial. shall not release any of It until duly called for, and shall Insure that no one illegally tampers with the material placed in his custody. The remaining copy of each roster sheet used for the day shall be mailed by the Polls Committee to Headquarters, by certified or regis­ tered mall or delivered In person. (f) Members of the Polls Committee shall serve without compensation, except that the Port Agent shall compensate each Polls Committee member with a reasonable sum for meals while serving. Section 5. Ballot Collection. Tallying Procedure. Protests, and Special Votes. ra» On the day the balloting in each Port is to termi­ nate. the Polls Committee elected for that day shall, m addition to their other duties hereinbefore set forth, de­ liver to Headquarters, or mail to Headquarters (by certi­ fied or registered mail), all the unused ballots, together with a certification, signed and dated by all members of the Committee that all ballots sent to the Port and nut used are enclosed there\vith, subject to the right of each member of the Committee to make separate comments under his signature and date. The certification shall specifically identify, by serial number and amount, the unused ballots so forwarded. In the same package, but bound separately, the Committee shall forward to Head­ quarters all stubs collected during the period of voting, together with a certification, signed by all members of the Committee, that all the stubs collected by the Com­ mittee are enclosed therewith, subject to the right of each member of the Committee to make separate comments un­ der his slgnatuce and date. The said Polls Committee members shall not be discharged from theij duties until the forwarding called for hereunder is accomplished and evidence of mailing or delivery Is furnished the Port Agent, which evidence shall be noted ai.d kept. In the Port Agent's election records or files. (b) All forwarding to Headquarters, called for under this Section 5, shall be to the Union Tallying Committee, at the address of Headquarters. In the event a Polls Committee cannot be elected or cannot act on the day the balloting in each Port Is to terminate, the Port Agent shall have the duty to forward the material specifically set forth In Section 5(a) (unused ballots and stubs) to the Union Tallying Committee which will then carry out the functions in regard thereto of the said Polls Committee. In such event, the Port Agent shall also forward all other material deemed necessary by the Union Tallying Com­ mittee to execute those functions. All certifications called for under this Article XIll shall be deemed made according to the best knowledge, information, and belief of those required to make such certifications. (c) The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of 14 members.. Six shall be elected from Headquarters Port, and two shall be elected from each of the four ports of Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, and San Francisco. The six to be elected from Headquarters Port shall consist of two from each ctf the three departments .of the Union. The others shall be elected without regard to department. The election shall be held at the last regular meeting In ^December of the election year. No Officer, Port Agent, :Patrolman. or candidate for office, or the Job of Port fAgent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this 'Committee. In addition- to its duties hereinbefore set forth, the Union Tallying Committee shall be charged with the tally of all the ballots and the preparation of p closing report setting forth In complete detail, the results of the election. Including a complete accounting of all ballots and stubs, and reconciliation of the same with the rosters, verification lists, and receipts of the Port Agents, all with detailed reference to serial numbers and amounts, and with each total broken down Into Port totals. The Ta.ly.ng Committee shall be permitted access to the elec» 0-1 records and files of all Ports, which they may require to be forwarded for inspection at Its discretion. The re­ port shall clearly detail all discrepancies discovered, and cjntain recommendations for the treatment of these discrepancies. All members of the Committee shall sign the report, without prejudice, however, to the right of any member thereof to submit a dissenting report as to the accuracy of the count and the validity of the ballots, with pvrt'nent details. The Tallying Committee Is also charged with the re­ ceipt and evaluation of written protests by any member " ho claims an Illegal denial of the right to vote. If It finds the protest invalid. It shall dismiss the protest and so inform the protesting member, by wire, on the day of dismissal. If it finds the protest 'valid, the Committee shall order a special vote, to be bad no later than within the period of its proceedings, on such terms as are prac­ tical. effective, and Just, but which terms. In any event, shall Include the provisions of Section 3(c) of this Article and the designation of the voting site of the Port most convenient to the protesting member. Where a special vote is ordered in accordance with this Section 5(c), these terms shall apply, notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary contained In this Article. Protests may be made only In writing and must be received by the Union Tally­ ing Committee during the period of Its proceedings. The reports of this Committee shall include a brief summary of each protest received, the name and book number of the protesting member, and a summary of the disposition of the said protest. The Committee shall take all reason­ able measures to adjust the course of Its proceedings so as to enable the special vote set forth In this Section 5(c) to be completed within the time herein specified. No closing report shall be made by It unless and until the special votes referred to in this Section 5(c) shall have been duly completed and tallied. Id) The members of the Union Tallying Committee shall proceed to Headquarters Port as soon as possible after their election but, In any event, shall arrive at Head­ quarters Port prior to the first business day after Decem­ ber 31 of the election year. Each member of the Commit­ tee not elected from Headquarters Port shall be reim­ bursed for transportation, meals, and lodging expense oc­ casioned by their traveling to and returning from Head­ quarters Port. All members of the Committee shall also be paid at the prevailing stand'Dy rate of pay from the day subsequent to their election to the day they return, in normal course, to the Port from which they were elected. The Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman from among themselves and, subject to the express terms of this Constitution, adopt Its own procedures. Decisions as to special votes, protests, and the contents of the final report shall be valid if made by a majority vote, provided there be a quorum In attendance, which quorum Is hereby fixed at nine (9). The Union Tallying Committee, but not le'ss than a quorum thereof, shall have the sole right and duty to obtain the ballots from the depository immediate­ ly after the termination of balloting and to Insure their safe custody during the course of the Committee's pro­ ceedings. The proceedings of this Committee, except for the actual preparation of the closing report and dissents therefrom. If any, shall be open to any member, provided he obseri'es decorum. In no event shall the Issuance of the hereinbefore referred to closing report of the Tallying "-.mmittee be delayed beyond the January 15th Imme­ diately subsequent to the close of voting. (e) The report of the Committee shall be made up In sufficient copies to comply with the following require­ ments: two copies shall be sent by the Committee to each Port Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer prior to the first regular meeting scheduled to take place subsequent to the close of the Committee's proceedings or, In the event such meeting Is scheduled to take place four days or less from the close of this Committee's proceedings, then at least five days prior to the next regular meeting. Whichever meet­ ing applies shall be designated, by date, In the report, and shall be referred to as the "Election Report" meeting. As soon as these copies are received, each Port Agent shall post one copy of the report on the bulletin board, in a conspicuous manner. This copy shall be kept posted for a period of two months. At the Election Report meeting, the other copy of the report shall be read verbatim. (f) At the Election Report meeting, there shall be taken up the discrepancies, if any. referred to i.. Section 5(c) of this Aitlcle and the recommendations of the Tally­ ing Committee submitted therewith. A majority vote of the membership shall decide what action, if any, in ac­ cordance with the Constitution, shall be taken thereon, which action, however, shall not Include the ordering of a special vote unless the reported discrepancies affect the results ot the vote for any office or job, in which event, the special vote shall be restricted thereto. A majority of the membership, at the Election Report meet­ ing, may order a recheck and a recount when a dissent to the closing report has been issued by three or more mem­ bers of the Union Tallying Committee. Except for the contingencies provided for in this Section S(f). the closing report shall be accepted as finaL (g) A special vote ordered pursuant to Sec. 5(f) must take place and be completed within seven (7) days after the Election Report meeting, at each Port where the dis­ crepancies so acted upon took place. Subject to the fore; going, and to the limits of the vote set by the member­ ship, as aforesaid, the Port agents In each such Port shal] have the functions of the Tallying Committee as set forth In Section 5(c). Insofar as that section deals with the terms of such special vote. The Secretary-Treasurer shall make a sufficient amount of the usual balloting material immedi­ ately available to Port Agents, for the purpose of such spe­ cial vote. Immediately after the close thereof, the Port Agent shall summarize the results and communicate them to the Secretary-Treasurer. The ballots, stubs, roster sheets, and unused ballots pertaining to the special vote shall be forwarded to Headquarters, all In the same package, but bound separately, by the most rapid means practicable, but, in any case, so as to reach Headquarters in time to enable the Secretary-Treasurer to prepare his report as required by this Section 5(g). An accounting and certifi­ cation, made by the Port Agent, similar to those required icf Polls Committees, shall be enclosed therewith. The !Secretary-Treasurer shall then prepare a report contain­ ing a combined summary of the results, together with a schedule Indicating in detail how they affect the Union Tallying Committee's results, as set forth in. its closing report. The form of the latter's report shall be followed as closely as possible. Two (2) copies shall be sent each Port, one copy of which shall be posted. The other copy shall be presented at the next regular meeting after the Election Report meeting. If a majority vote of the membership decides to accept the Secretary-Treasurer's report, the numerical results set forth in the pertinent 'segments of the Tallying Committee's closing report shall be deemed modified accordingly, and, as modified, ac­ cepted and final. If the report Is not accepted, the numerical results in the pertinent segments of the Tally­ ing Committee's closing report shall be deemed accepted and final without modification. If ordered, a recheck and recount, and the report there­ on by the Union Tallying Committee, shall be similarly disposed of. and deemed accepted and fi. -l, by majority vote of the membership at the regular meeting following the Election Report meeting. If such recheck and -ecount Is ordered, the Union Tallying Committee shall be required to continue its proceedings correspondingly.Section 6. Installation into Office and the Job of Port Agent or Patrolman. (a) The person elected shall be that person having the largest number of votes cast for the particular office or Job Involved. Where more than one person is to be elected for particular office or Job, the proper number of candidates receiving the successively highest number of votes shall be declared elected. These determinations shall be made only from results deemed final end ac­ cepted as provided' in this Article. It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer to notify each individual elected. (b) All reports by Committees and the Secretary-Treas­ urer under this Article, except those of'the Polls Com­ mittees, shall be entered in the minutes of the Port where Headquarters Is located. Polls Committee reports shal) be entered in the minutes of the Port where It functions. (c). The duly elected Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, Port Agents, and Port Patrolmen shall take over their respective offices and jobs, and assume the duties thereof, at midnight of the night of the Election Report meeting, or the next regular meeting, depending upon at which meeting the results as to each of the foregoing are deemed final and accepted, as pro­ vided in this Article. The term of their predecessors shall continue up to, and expire at, that time, notwith­ standing anything to the contrary contained in Article XI, Sec. 1. This shall not apply where the successful candidate cannot assume h'- office because he is at sea. In such event, a majority vote of the membership may grant additional time for the assumption of the office or job. In the event of the failure of the newly-elected Secretary-Treasurer to assume office, the provisions of Article X, Section 2(a), as to succession shall apply until such office is assumed. If he does not assume office within 90 days, the line of succession shall apply until the expiration of the term. All other cases of failure to assume office shall be dealt with as decided by a majority vote of the membership. (d) Before assuming office, every Officer, Port Agent, and Patrolman shall take the following oath: "I do solemnly swear that I will • faithfully execute the duties of ^ of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, and I will, to the best of my ability, protect and preserve the Constitution of this Union and the welfare of the membership." ARTICLE XIV OTHER ELECTIONS Section 1. Auditing Committee. Each port shall elect an Auditing Committee on Friday of each week, at 3:00 P.M.. for the purpose of auditing the financial report for that week. These reports shall be submitted to the next regular meeting of that port, for membership action. The Committee shall consist of three members. No Officer. Port Agent, Patrolman, or employee shall be eligible to serve on this Committee. The election shall be by majority vote of the members in attendance at the meeting, provided that any member eligible to serve may nominate himself. The same provisions shall apply with regard to the Port where Headquarters is located except that the Auditing Committee there shall audit the financial reports of the Headquarters Port Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer. �1?.'.' '.'y ;.,. .. SuppteinentaiT—Pare Sbt rwv iJ:- : 11' \I'J r I 1^'- II: |&- mV' fet: ;-iBP-. Section 2. Qnarterly Financial Committee. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall be elected at the Port where Headquarters is located, at the first or sec­ ond regular meeting held after the close of the calendar quarter for which the Committee is to make the required audit. It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer to decide at which of these meetings the election shall take place. The Committee shall consist of six members, with two members from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards Departments. No officer. Fort Agent. Patrolman or em­ ployee shall be eligible to serve on this Committee. The members shall be elected by a majority vote of the mem­ bers present at the meeting provided that any member eligible to serve may nominate himself. Section 3. Trial Committee. A Trial Committee shall be elected at a Special Meeting held at 10:00 A.M. the next business day following the tegular meeting of the Port where the Trial is to take place. It shall consist of five members, of which threj shall constitute a quorum. No Officer, Port Agent, Port Patrolman, or employee may be elected to serve on a Trial Committee. No member who intends to be a witness in the pending trial may serve, nor may any member who cannot, for any reason, render an honest decision. It shall be the duty of every member to decline nomination if he knows, or has reason to believe, any of the foregoing dis­ qualifications apply to him. The members of this Commit­ tee shall be elected under such generally applicable rules as are adopted by a majority vot of the membership. Section 4. Appeals Committee. The Appeals Committee shall consist of seven members, five of whom shall constitute a quorum, elected at the Port where 'Headquarters is located. The same disqual­ ifications and duties of members shall apply with regard to this Committee as apply to the Trial Committee. In addition, no member may serve on an Appeals Committee in the hearing of an appeal from ^ Trial Committee deci­ sion, if the said member was a member of the Trial Com­ mittee. Section 5. Negotiating and Strike Committee. The members of a Negotiating and Strike Committee, whether of a Port or otherwise, shall be composed of as many members as shall be determined, by a majority vote of the membership, upon recommendation of the Secre­ tary-Treasurer. Any member may attend any meeting of this Committee provided he observes decorum. However, a limit may be set by the chairman of the Committee on the number of those who may attend. Section 6. Meeting Chairman. The meeting Chairman shall be a member elected from • the floor by majority vote of the members at any meeting. Section 7. Delegates, As soon as the Secretary-Treasurer is advised as to the date and duly authorized number of delegates to the con­ vention of the Seafarers International Union of North America, he shall communicate such facts to the Port Agent of each Port, together with lecommendations as to generally applicable rules for the election of delegates. These facts and recommendations shall be announced and read at the first regular meeting thereafter. Unless changed by a majority vote of the membership during thit meeting, the election rules shall apply. These rules shall not prohibit any member from nominating himself. The results of the election shall be communicated to each Port Agent, posted on the bulletin board, and announced at the next regular meeting of the Port. Rules of election here­ under may include provisions for automatic election of all qualified nominees, in the event the number of such nominees does not exceed the number of delegates to be AKTICLE XV TRIALS AND APPEALS Section 1. Any member may bring charges against any other member for the commission of an offense as set forth in this Constitution. These charges shall be in writ­ ing and signed by the accuser, who shall also include his book number. The accuser shall deliver these charges to the Port Agent of the Port nearest the place of the of­ fense, or the Port of pay off, if the offense took place aboard ship. He shall also request tlie Fort Agent to present these charges at the next regular meeting. The accuser may withdraw his charges before the meeting takes place. Section 2. After pre.sentation of the charges and the request to the Port Agent, the Port Agent shall cause those charges to be read at the said meeting. If the charges are rejected by a majority vote of the Port, no further action may be taken thereon, unless ruled otherwise by a majority vote of the membership of the Union within 90 days thereafter. If the charges are accepted, and the accused is present, he shall be auto­ matically on notice that he will be tried the following morning. At his request, the trial shall be postponed until the morning following the next regular- meeting, at which time the Trial Committee will then be elected. He shall also be handed a written copy of the charges made against him. If the accused is not present, the Port Agent shall im­ mediately cause to be sent to him. by registered mail ad­ dressed to his last known mailing address on file with the Union, a copy of the charges, the names and book numbers of the accusers, and a notification that he must appear with his witnesses, ready for trial the morning after the next regular meeting, at which meeting the Trial Committee will be elected In the event a majority of the membership of the Union shall vote to accept charges after their rejection by a Port, the Trial shall take place in the Port where Head­ quarters is located. Due notice thereof shall be given to the accu.sdd. who shall be informed of the name of his accusers, and who shall receive a written statement of the charges. At the request of the accused, transportation and subsistence shall be provided the accused and his witnesses. Section 3. The Trial Committee shall hear all pertinent (ci A hew trial shall be recommended if the Appeals evidence and. shall not be bound by the rules of evidence Committee finds^fa) that kny member of the Trial Com­ required by. courts of taw but may receive all relevant mittee should have been disqualified, or (b) that the ac­ testimony. The Trial Committee may grant adjournments, cused was not adequately Informed of the details of the at the request of the accused, to enable him to make a charged offense, which resulted in his not having been proper defense. In the event the Trial Committee falls given a fair trial, or (c) that for any other reason, the ac­ beneath a quorum, it shall adjourn until a quorum does cused was not given a fair trial. exist. (d) If there is no substantial evidence to support a Section 4. No trial shall be conducted unless all the finding of guilt, the Appeals Committee shall recommend accusers are present. The Trial Committee shall conduct that the charge on which the finding was based be dis­ the trial except that the accused shall have the right to missed. cross-examine the accuser, or accusers, and the witnesses, (e) The Appeals Committee may recommend lesser as well as to conduct his own defense. The accused may punishment. select any member to assist him in his defense at the Section 14. The Appeals Committee shall deliver its trial, provided, (a), the said member is available at the decision and dissent, if any, to the Secretary-Treasurer. time the trial and (b) the said member agrees to render The Secretary-Treasurer shall cause sufficient copies to be such assistance. If the accused challenges the qualifica­ published and shall have them sent to each Port in time tions of the members of the Trial Committee, or states to reach there before the next regular scheduled meeting. that the charges do not adequately inform him of what He shall also send a copy to each accused and accuser at wrong he allegedly committed, or the time and place of their last known address, or notify them in person. £uch commission, such matters shall be ruled upon and Section 15. At the meeting indicated in Section 14 of disposed of. prior to proceeding on the merits of the de­ this Article, the membership, by a majority vote, shall fense. The guilt of an accused shall be found only if proven accept the decision of the Appeals Committee, or the dis­ by the weight of the evidence, and the burden of such sent therein, if any. If there is no dissent, the decision of proof shall be upon the accuser. Every finding shall be the Appeals Committee shall stand. based on the quality of the evidence and not solely on the If a new trial is ordered, that trial shall be held in the number of witnesses produced. Port where Headquarters is located, in the manner pro­ Section 5. 'The Trial Committee shall make findings as vided for in Section 2 of this Article. Any decision so to guilt or innocence, and recommendations as to pun­ providing for a new trial shall contain such directions as ishment and/or other Union action deemed desirable in will insure a fair hearing to the accused. the light of the proceedings. These findings and recom­ Section 16. The Secretary-Treasurer shall notify the mendations shall be those of a majority of the Committee, accused and each accuser, either in person or in writing and shall be in writing, as shall be any dissent. The Com­ addressed to their last known address, of the results of mittee shall forward its findings and recommendations, along with any dissent, to the Port Agent of the Port the appeal. A further appeal shall be allowed as set forth Section 17. where the trial took place, while a copy^ thereof shall be in Section 17. Each member is charged with knowledge of forwarded to the accused and the accusers, either in per­ the provisions of the Constitution of the Seafarers Interna­ son or by mail .addressed to their last known addresses. Union of North America, and the rights of, and The findings shall include a statement that the rights of tional procedure as to, further appeal as provided for therein. the accused under this Constitution, were properly safe­ Decisions reached thereunder shall be binding on all mem­ guarded. The findings also must contain the charges made, the date of the trial, the name and address of the bers of the Union. Section 18. It shall be the duty of all members of the accused, the accuser, and each witness; shall describe each document used at the trial; shall contain a fair summary Union to take all steps within their constitutional power of the proceedings, and shall state the findings as to to carry ouf the terms of any effective decisions. Section 19. Any accused may waive any or all rights guilt or innocence. If possible, all the documents used at the trial shall be kept. All findings and recommendations and privileges granted to him by this Article. If an accused has been properly notified of his trial and fails to attend shall be made a part of the regular files. Section 6. The Port Agent of the Port of Trial shall, without properly requesting a 'Postponement, the Trial upon receipt of the findings and recommendations of the Committee may hold its trial without his presence. ARTICLE XVI Trial Committee, cause the findings and recommendations OFFENSES AND PENALTIES to be presented, and entered into the minutes, at the next Section 1. Upon proof of the commission of the follow­ regular meeting. ing offenses, the member shall be expelled from mem­ Section 7. The Port Agent shall send the record of bership: the entire proceedings to Headquarters, which shall cause (a) Proof of membership in any organization advocating sufficient copies thereof to be made and sent to each Port in time for the next regularly scheduled meeting. the overthrow of the Government of the United States Section 8. At the latter meeting, the proceedings shall by force; (b> Acting as an informer against the interest of the be discussed. The meeting.shall then vote. A majority Union or the membership in any organizational campaign; vote of the membership of the Union shall; (c) Acting as an informer for, or agent, of the Company (a) Accept the findings and recommendations, or against the interests of the membership or the Union; (b) Reject the findings and recommendations, or (d) The commission of any act as part of a conspiracy (c) Accept the findings, but modify the recommenda­ to destroy the Union, tions, Of Section 2. Upon proof of the commission of any of the 'd) Order a new trial after finding that substantial jus­ tice has not been done with regard to the charges. In this following offenses, the member shall be penalized up to a event, a new trial shall take place at the Port where Head­ penalty of expulsion from the Union. In the event the quarters is located and. upon application, the accused, the penalty of expulsion is not invoked or recommended, the accusers, and their witnesses shall be furnished transpor­ penalty shall not exceed suspension from the rights and privileges of membership for more than two (2) years, or tation and subsistence. Seetion 9. After the vote set forth in Section 8, any a fine of $50.00, or both: (a) Wilfully misappropriating or misusing Union prop­ punishment so decided upon shall become effective. The Secretary-Treasurer shall cause notice of the results erty of the value in excess of $50.00; (b) Unauthorized use of Union property, records, stamps, thereof to be sent to each accuse'' and accuser. Section 10. An accused who has been found guilty, or seals, etc., for the purpose of personal gain; (c) Wilful misuse of any office or joh« elective or not, who is under effective punishme.nt may appeal in the fol­ within the Union for the purpose of personal gain, finan­ lowing manner: He may send or deliver a notice of appeal to the cial or otherwise, or the wilful refusal or failure to Secretary-Treasurer within 30 days after receipt of the execute the duties or functions of the said office or job. or gross neglect or abuse in executing such duties or notice of the decison of the membership. Section 11. At the next regular meeting of the Port functions; (d) Unauthorized voting, or unauthorized handling of where Headquarters is located, after receipt of the notice of appeal, the Secretary-Treasurer shall present the notice, ballots, stubs, rosters, verification lists, ballot boxes, or which shall then beqome part of the minutes. An Appeals election files, or election material of any sort; (e) Preferring charges with knowledge that such charges Committee shall then be elected. The Secretary-Treasurer ' is charged vdth the duty of presenting the before-men­ are false; (f) Making or transmitting, with intent to deceive, false tioned proceedings and all available documents used as evidence at the trial to the Appeals Committee, as well as reports or communications, with knowledge of the falsity any written statement or argument submitted by the ac­ thereof, or unauthorizedly altering reports or communica­ cused. The accused may argue his appeal in person, if he tions which fall within the scope of Union business; (g) Deliberate failure or refusal to join one's ship, or so desires. The appeal shall be heard at Union Headquar­ misconduct or neglect of duty aboard ship, to the detri­ ters on the night the Committee is elected. It shall.be the responsibility of the accused to insure that his written ment of the Union or its agreements; (h) Deliberate and unauthorized interference, or delib­ statement or argument arrives at Headquarters in time for erate and malicious villification, with regard to the execu­ such presentation. Section 12. The Appeals Committee shall decide the ap­ tion of the duties of any office or job; (i) Paying for, or receiving money for. employment peal as soon as possible, consistent with fair consideration of the e\idence and arguments before it It may grant ad­ aboard a vessel; (j) Wilful refusal to submit evidence of affiliation for journments and may request the accused or accusers to present arguments, whenever necessary for such fair con­ the purpose of avoiding or delaying money payments to the Union, or unauthorizedly transferring or receiving sideration. Section 13. The decision of the Appeals Committee shall evidence of Union affiliation, with IntOnt to deceive; (k) Wilful failure or refusal to carry out the orders of be by majority vote, and shall be in the form of findings and recommendations. Dissents will be allowed. Decisions those duly authorized to make such ordeys during time . y .. and dissents shall be in writing and signed by those partic­ of strike. Section 3. Upon proof of the commission of any of the ipating in such decision or dissent. In making its findings and recommendations, the Committee shall be governed following offenses, members shall be penalized up to suspension from the rights and privileges of membership by the following: (a) No finding of guilt shall be reversed if there is sub­ for two (2) years, or a fine of $M.OO, or both: (a) V/ilfully misappropriating or misusing Uniop prop­ stantial evidence to support sucli a finding and, in such 'V case, the Appeals Committee shall not make its own find­ erty of the value under $50.00; . (b) Assuming any office or job, whether elective or not, ings as to the weight of evidence. (bi In no event shall increased punishment be recom­ with knowledge of the lack of possession of the qualiflca- ~ tions required therefor; .. mended. v'-i' �Sapptemcntaiyr'^Paga Seveji (e) Misconduct dating any meeting or otiier offldal therewith may be Issued and take effect only after ap­ Union Ihroceeding. or bringing the Union into disreputo proval by a majority vote of the membership. Shipping rules duly issued shall be deemed to bb Union policy. by conduct not provided for elsewhere in this Article: (d) Refusal or negligent failure to. carry out orders of Section 2. A majority vote of the membership may those duly authorized to make such orders at any time. make special exceptions .or rules for any company or Section 4. Upon proof of the commission of any of the vessel, for organizational purj^oses, whether covered by following offenses, members shall be penalized up to a a contract or not ARTICLE XXIII fine of $50.00: QUORUMS (a) Refusal or wilful failure to be present at sign-ons Section 1. Unless elsewhere herein otherwise specif­ or pay-offs; (b> Wilful failure to submit book to Union representa­ ically provided, the quorum for a special meeting of a Port shall be six members. tives at pay-off; Section 2. The quorum for a regular meeting of a Port ' (c) Disorderly cbnduct at pay-off or sign on; (d) Refusal to cooperate with Union representatives in "^shail be seven members. Section 3. The quorum for the Agents' Conference shall discharging their duties; be a majority of those eligible to attend. (e) Disorderly conduct in the Union Hall; Section 4. Unless otherwise specifically set forth here­ (f) Gambling in the Union Hail; in, the quorum for any committee shall be the majority of (g) Negligent failure to join ship. Section 5. Any member who^ has committed an offense those duly elected or appointed thereto. Section 5. Unless otherwise specifically set forth here­ penalized by no more than a fine of $50.00 may elect to waive his rjghts under this Constitution and to pay the in, the decisions, reports, recommendations, or other func­ maximum fine of $50.00 to the duly authorized representa­ tions of any segment of the Union requiring a quorum to act officially, shall be that of the majority of the quorum, tive of the Union. .. , , . effective unless the quorum Section 6. If offense against the Union and its principles and shall not be official and poiicies takes place in the meeting, the meeting may requirements are met. ARTICLE XXIV go into a Committee of the Whole and try the member MEETINGS at once, and in this case, the findings and recommendation Section 1. All ports shall hold regular meetings, provided of the Committee of the Whole shall be acted upon as if the report were made by a duly elected Trial Committee. a quorum is present, on every other Wednesday, at 7:00 P.M. Section 7. This Union, and its members, shall not be If such meeting night falls on a holiday, the meeting shall deemed to waive any claim, or personal or property rights take place, providing a quorum is present, at 7:00 P.M. the to which it~l)r its members are entitled, by bringing the following night. In the event a quorum is not present at member to trial or enforcing a penalty as provided in 7:00 P.M., the Port Agent of Lhe pertinent port shall post­ this Constitution. . . , pone the opening of the meeting until a quorum is pres­ Section 8. Any member under suspension for an of­ ent, but in no event later than 7:30 P.M. A majority vote fense under this Article shall continue to pay all dues of the membership shall be sufficient to change the date and assessments and must observe his duties to the Union, of any future regular meeting. Section 2. A special meeting at a Port may be called members, officials and jdb holders. ARTICLE XVII only at thendirection of the Port Agent. No special meet­ PUBLICATIONS ing may be held, except between the hours of 9:00 A.M. This Union may publish such pamphlets. Journals, news­ and 5:00 P.M. Notice of such meeting shall be posted at papers, magazines, periodicals, and general literature, in least two hours in advance, on the Port bulletin board. ARTICLE XXV sucYf manner as may be determined, from time to time, AGENTS' CONFERENCE by a majority vote of the membership. Section I. The Secretary-Treasurer shall call an Agen^jr' ARTICLE XVUl BONDS Conference once a year, and may call, with the approval Officers and job holders, whether elected or appointed, of a majority vote of the membership, additional Agents' as well as all other employees of the Union, may be re­ Conferences during the year. The time and place of each quired to be bonded under such terms and conditions as such meeting shall be fixed by the Secretary-Treasurer. may be determined, from time to time, by a niajority vote These conferences may be postponed or cancelled by a majority vote of the membership in case of emergency. of the membership. ARTICLE XIX A majority vote of the membership shall determine when EXPENDITURES such emergency exists. ^ Section 1. Policies or specific instructions with regard Section 2. The Agents' Conference may discuss and ' to expenditurts to be made or expenses* to be incurred prepare reports and recommendations on any part of the shall be determined by a majority vote of the membership. Union's activities, policies and plans. The adoption of any In the event no contrary policies or instructions are in such recommendation by a majority vote of the member­ existence, the Secretary-Treasurer may authorize, make, ship shall make the provisions thereof binding Union and incu^ such expenditures and expenses as lie within policy, until modified or otherwise altered by a majority . the authority conferred upon him by Article X and Ar­ vote of the membership provided such recommendation ticle XI of this Constitution. id'Tiot inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitu, Section 2. The provisions of Section 1 shall similarly ARTICLE XXVI apply to the routine accounting and administrative pro­ DEFINITIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS cedures of the Union except those primarily concerned RELATING THERETO with trials, appeals, negotiations, strikes, and elections. Section 1. Incapacity. Unless otherwise set forth or Section 3. The provisions of this Article shall super­ sede, to the extent applicable, the provisions of Articles dealt with herein, the term "incapacity." shall mean any illness or condition preventing the affected person from X and XI. ARTICLE XX carrying out his duties for more than 30 days; or absence INCOME from the United States; or suspension from office or Section 1. The income of this Union shall include re­ membership as provided for in this Constitution; or the ceipts from dues, initiation fees, fines, assessments, con­ due replacement of one under an incapacity as indicated. tributions, loans, interest, dividends, as well as income However, nothing contained in this,Article shall be deemed derived from any other legitimate" business operation or to prohibit the execution of the functions of more than other legitimate source. one job and/or office, in which <)vent no incapacity shall Section 2. No member shall be required to pay or de­ be deemed to exist with regard to the regular job or of­ liver any sum of money to any Union representative with­ fice of the one taking over the duties and functions of the out obtaii)ing an official Union receipt, signed and dated. one incapacitated. The period of incapacity shall be the It shall be ihe duty of the member to demand such re­ time during which the circumstances exist. ceipt. , Section 2. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with Section 3. No assessments shall be levied except after herein, the term "vacancy," and the term "vacancy not a ballot'conducted under such general rules as may be caused by an incapacity," shall be deemed to be the same, decided upon by a majority vote of the membership, pro* and shall include failure to perform the functions of any vjded that: office or job by reason of death, or resignation, or expul­ (a) The ballot must be secret. sion' from the Union with no further right to appeal in ac­ (b) The assessment must be approved by a 2/3 ma­ cordance with the provisions of this Constitution. jority of the valid ballots cast. Section 3. When applicable to the Union as a whole, Section 4. All payments by members or other affiliates the term, '^majority vote of the me.nbership," shall mean , of this Union shall be applied succe.ssively to the mone­ the majority of all the valid votes cast by members at an' tary obligations owed the Union commencing with the official meeting of those Ports holding a meeting. This oldest in point of time, as measured from the date of definition shall, prevail notwithstanding that one or more accrual of such obligation. The period of arrears shall Ports cannot hold meetings because of no quorum. For i)e calculated accordingly. tbat purpose of tbis section, the term ."regularly scheduled ARTICLE XXI PERMITS AND OTHER TYPES OF UNION AFFILIATION meeting-night at which the pertinent vote may take place" This Union, by majoHty vote of the membership, may shall refer to a meeting or mretings during the time provide for affiliation with it by individuals in a lesser period within which a vote must be taken in accordance ta) The Constitution capacity than membership, or in a capacity other than with: (b) Union policy, and meapbership. By majority vote of tt\e membership, the (O Custom and usage of the Union Union may provide for the rights and obligations incident In the indicated priority. to such capacities or affiliations. These rights and obli­ Section 4. When applicable solely to Port action and gations may include, but are not limited to: (a) the applica­ bility or non-applicability of all or any part of this .Con­ not concerned with, or related to. Union action as a whole, stitution; (b) the terms of such affiliation: <c) the right of and not forming parf of a Union-wide vote, the term, the Union to peremptory termination of such affiliation "majority vote of the membershjp." shall refer to the and, the fees required for such affiliation. In no event majority of the valid votes cast by the members at any may anyone not a member receive evidence of affiliation meeting of the Port, regular or special. Section 5. The term, "membership, action" shall mean equivalent to that of members, receive priority or rights the same as the term "majority vote of the membership." over members, or be termed a member. Section 6. Where the title of any office or job, or the ARTICLE XXlI holder thereof, is set forth in this Constitution, all refer­ FORMULATION OF SHIPPING RULES Section 1. The formulation of shipping rules shall not ences thereto and the provisions concerned therewith shall be deemed part of any routine administrative task. Ship­ be deemed to be equally applicable to whomever Is duly ping rules governing the details of-the assignments of acting in such .office or job. jobs and governing conduct and procedure connected Section 7. The term "Election Year" shall be deemed , 1 to mean that calendar year prior to the calendar year la which elected officials and other elected job-holders are required to assume office. The first election year shall be , deemed to be 1954. Section 8. The terms, "this Constitution," and "this amended Constitution," shall be deemed to have the same meaning and shall refer to the Constitution which takes the place of the one adopted by the Union in 1939. as amended up through August 1951. . Section 9. The term, "member in good standing," shall mean a member not In arrears or under suspension or sentence of expulsion. Unless otherwise expressly indi­ cated. the term, "member," shall mean a member in good standing. Section 10. The teiA, "membership book," shall mean any official certificate issued as evidence of .Union mem­ bership. Section 11. Whenever the day on which a Union meeting or action is to take place falls on a holiday, the meeting or action shall be put off until the next business day, at the same hour. ARTICLE XXVIl AMENDMENTS This Constitution shall be amended In the following manner: ^ Section 1. Any member may submit, at any regular meeting of any Port, proposed amendments to this Con­ stitution in resolution form. If a majority vote of the membership of the Port approves it, the proposed .amend­ ment shall be forwarded to aii Ports for further action. Section 2. When a proposed amendment is accepted by a majority vote of the membership, it shall be referred to a Constitutional Committee in the Port where Headiarters is located. This Committee shall be composed six members, two from each Department and shall be elected in accordance with such rules as are established by a niajority vote of that Port. The Committee will act on all proposed amendments referred to it. - The Committee may receive whatever advice and assistance, legal or otherwise, it deems necessary. It shall prepare a report on the amendment together with any proposed changes or substitutions or. recommendations, and the reasons for such recommendations. The latter shall then be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treas­ urer. If a majority vote of the membership approves the amendment as recommended, it shall then be voted upon, in a yes or no vote by the membership of the Union by seciet ballot in accordance with the procedure outlined in Article XIII, Section 3(b) through Section 5, except that, unless otherwise required by a majority vote' of the_ membership at the time it gives the approval necessary to nut the referendum to a vote, the Union Tallying Committee shall consist of six (C members, twO from each of the tiiree (3) departments of the Union, elected from Heaiqrarters Port. The amendment shall either be printed on the ballot, or if too lengthy, shall be referred to on the ballot. Copies of the amendment shall be posted on the bulletin boards of all Ports and made available at the voting site in all Ports. Section 3. If-approved by a % majority of the valid ballots cast, the amendment shall become effective im­ mediately upon notification by the Headquarters Tallying Committee to the Secretary-Treasurer that the amendment has been so approved, unless otherwise specified in the amendment. The Secretary-Treasurer shall immediately notify all Ports of the results of the vote on the amend­ ment. ARTICLE XXVIII TRANSITION CLAUSE Section 1. It is the purpose and intent of this Article to provide for an orderly transition from Union operations • and activities as governed by the Constitution in effect prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, to operations and activities conducted in accordance with this amended Constitution. Accordingly, the following sections are to be given the_ interpretation required to effectuate the foregoing purpose and intent Section 2. All routine administrative, accounting, and . other similar procedures and processes of this Union, in effect immediately prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, shnll be deemed to be permitted hereunder and shall continue in effect, unless or until changed, in accordance udth the provisions hereof. Section 8. All methods and means of collecting and disbursing Union funds, all segregations of Union funds, the sequence of regular meeting nights, rules of order generally followed, bonding procedures, shipping rules, permit systems, reinstatement procedures, and any other practices or procedure, in effect immediately prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, shall be deemed to be permitted hereunder, and shall continue in effect unless or until changed in accordance with the provisions hereof. Section 4. All Union policies, customs, and usage, in­ cluding .those with regard to admission into membership, in effect immediately prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, shall be deemed to be permitted hereunder and shall continue in effect unless or until changed in accordance with the provisions hereof. Section 5. The Secretary-Treasurer, the Assistant Secre­ tary-Treasurer, all Port Agents and Patrolmen, and all others elected as a result of the balloting held by this Union during November and December of 1952, shall be deemed to have been duly elected in conformity with the provisions of this Constitution. From the date of adoption of this Constitution, they shall focecute the powers and functions, and assume the responsibilities, of the said offices and jobs, as set forth in this Constitution. They shall hold office, pursuant hereto, until the expiration date of the terms of office set forth herein. The terms of Article XIH, only insofar as they apply to election of Officials, Port Agents, and Patrolmen, shall take effect the first election year. - S -'3 �CONSTITUTION of !^'= • ARTICLE XlV-Other Elections: SLtT"! ARTICLE I—Name and General Powers: Mte''t^e •&•#-.• chairmen, delegates and members of the following committees: Auditing, Quarterly Financial, Trial, Appeals, Negotiating and Strike—Defines qualifications for these positions. name of the union afid defines its general powers, •f' A rsTi^i c II A£M* A* Provides for affiliation of the AtAKTICLC 11—AUlliaflOn: lantic and Gulf District with the Seafarers International Union of North America, the American Federation of Labor and other bodies as may be determined by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE XV-Trjals and Appeals: El|h1"o/"vSy member to a fair trial by an impartial committee of his Union brothers. Lists in detail the procedure for bringing charges and for piresenting charges to the membership—Provides for election of fisvemember trial committee and defines Committee's procedure and duties—Requires that accused must be confronted by the accuserGives accused right to repriesentation by a brother member before the trial committee—Requires presentation of the Committee's find­ ings to the membership for acceptance, rejection or modification by a majority vote of the members—Provides procedure for appeals. ARTICLE Ill-Membership: 4fyir,'dX";uJe7:SS set by a majority vote of the membership—Defines certain eligibility requirements that must be met by candidates for new membership —Provides relief for members who may be unable to pay duea because of incapacity beyond their control—States the Union's oath of obligation—Outlines rules for suspension and dismissal for non­ payment of dues and assessments—Rights of membership to expel those who might support dual and hostile groups. ARTICLE IV-Reinstatemen»: ARTICLE XVI-Offenses and Penalties: , fenses for which a member may be brought to trial—Places limita­ tions on penalties that may be imposed upon members found guilty of such offenses—Gives a member the right to waive trial and accept an automatic penalty for infractions not involving suspension or dismissal from the Union—Provides for trial by meeting acting as committee as a whole for offenses committed during course of meeting. statement of dismissed members.. ARTICLE y-Dues and InlHafion Fee: g£'g'd'u?i schedule, initiation fee and method of payment—^Provides dues may not be changed except by constitutional amendment—Permits the membership, by majority vote, to waive dues and initiation fees for organizational purposes only. ARTICLE XVII-Publicalions: ARTICLE VI—Retirement from Membership: lication of a hewspaper and other literature. Defines the procedure by which a Seafarer may retire his book and outlines the method of reinstatement. ADTI/'*IC V\/ill Provides for bonding of officers AKI iVwLC AYIII—DOnaS: and employes o£.the Union under such conditions as may be determined by the membership. ARTICLE VII—System of Organization: ARTICLE XIX-Expendilures: ments of the Union and provides for administrative authority. V cies or specific instructions with regard to expenditures. ARTICLE Vlli-Officers: \ ADTI^I C VY Defines the Union's sources of inAKIICLC AA income: come—Sets forth the duty of mem­ bers to require Union representatives to give them a receipt for any payment of money to the Union—Provides that no assessment piay be levied unless approved by a two-thirds majority of the valid ballots cast by the members in a secret election—Gives memtership power to set up general rules-for asse^ment balloting—Pro­ vides for the Union to derive income from dividends, interest and legitimate business operations. urer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers and Port Agents and Patrol­ men. ARTICLE IX-Ofher ElecHve gates and members of certain committees must be elect^ by the membership. ARTICLE X-Duties of Eledive Officers: Sute'Si ARTICLE XXI-Degi-ees of Membership: the Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, Port Agents, Patrolmen, Meeting Chairmen, Delegates and members of the Auditing, Trial, Quarterly Financial, Appeals and Negotiating and Strike Committees—Provides proc^ure for filling vacancies in office—Requires all Port Agents to file weekly financial reportsEstablishes membership control over actions and reports of officials and committees. rules for affiliation of individuals other than full members must be determined by the Union's membership. < ARTICLE XI—Wages and Terms of Office: ARTICLE XXIII-Quorums: ARTICLE XXII—Formulation of Shipping Rules: Guarantees, as did the previous Constitution, that shipping rules may not be revised unless approved by membership. shall be six members and the quorum lot* a.regular Port meeting shall be seven members. Provides that the Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treas­ urers, Port Agents and Patrolmen-shall serve for two-year t^ms and that their wages shall be set by a majority vote of the mem­ bership—^Provides for hiring and dismissal of other employes and personnel, subject to a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE XXIV-Meetings: every Other Wednesday—Exceptions are noted for holidays and failure to obtain a quorum. - ARTICLE XII—Qualifications for Elective Office: ZM'&Z •- ARTICLE XXV-Agenf's Conference: SSiifJSir: Sets forth that any member has the right to nominate himself for any office—Lists eligibility requirements for the various offices. . ence of Port Agents to .be called by the Secretary-TresAurar. ARTICLE XXVI-DeflnWons! ARTOE XIJI-Electlons: ' 'i* •• of the.Cmstitution. election of * six-member Credentials Committee to inspect the candidate' eligibility according to rules of Constitution—Estabhshes safeguarife for the right of a member to nominate himself to ofiSce. Describes the Union's balloting procedure in detail—Pro­ vides for electiqni of Polls Committees to conduct elections and ^ Committee, including ifiembers; from New; York, Baltiznore, Mobile, New Orleans and San Francisco to tal^ " / -ti" ARTICLE XXVII-Amendmenfs: sdtution by the mend>ership. ARTICLE XXNmi--Traniit»n Cleu$e!SlS»,fSi.S p^actic^ and procedures to regiUMibh by '-S- itri: h> .> tux: ^ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource January 3, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: EXPECT RULE ON PHS FATE NEXT WEEK ‘DUMP ROBIN VOTE’, NMU BEGS COURT TRAMP ASSAIL AMCOAL CHARTERS BOOST FOR SHIPPING SEEN IN US OIL IMPORT SLASH SIU-HIWD WELFARE INCREASES BENEFITS NAVY PILOT RESCUED BY CLAIBORNE HERMAN COOPER AND ‘LIDFORD LAW’ SUPERTANKER READIED FOR SIU SHIP CO. TRANSFERS, SHIPPING AID HIGH ON CONGRESS’ LIST DON’T REGULATE MY FUNDS’, BISS CRIES UK SHIP TRANSFER BAN STALLED BY US POSITION, BRITISH IMPLY SIU DRIVE IN BALTIMORE SPREADS, AWAIT NEW VOTE CP DROPS ‘WORKER’; FRONTS TO FORE? SIU VICTIM ‘CRITICAL’ IN BAR SHOOTING SUMMARY OF EVENTS IN 1957 CONSTITUTION Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/03/1958 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XX, No. 1  1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/9e40e763b2b438d43d6c99ed57307ba3.PDF ed2aeeb2a7c312e98563ecb3b3dc9556 PDF Text Text •• aVH.** SEAFARBRSIfeI.OG • '/ OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERSaamim DISTRICT > AFL-CIO iiii—niimvw»g'.wtiTW—' T-i • ' ' •• i'' I Jzjfr I F' > ^ S-^h- ; '•i^ •r- /-J-iX •t r r. *« / '1. jk 1'^ I fii 't" �Page Two SEAFARERS LOG Ecuador Granted World Bank Loan Despite U.S. Fishing Ship Seizures WASHINGTON—^Despite the fact that Ecuador is the foremost perpetrator of the illegal seizure of American-flag fishing vessels on the high seas, the World Bank has granted a $5.3 million loan to that South American nation which will be used to modernize the Ecuadorian fishing fleet and pay for 12 freezer-equipped exploited by Ecuador from Amer­ sharply criticized the World Bank tuna purse seiners. ican fishermen through the seizure for granting the loan. "Congress has clearly stated its Tlie loaii was approved by of American fishing vessels. position by the recent passage of the World Bank—on which the August Felando, general man­ my bill providing for the deduc­ U.S. holds one fourth of the vot­ ager of the American Tunaboat tion of U.S. foreign aid in the ing power—^without any debate Association, said that his organi­ amounts of illegal fines assessed zation had, and will continue to, and in the face of much protest against our American-flag vessels oppose the loan. Felando emphafrom representatives of the Amer­ ... It seems to me that in the ican fishing industry. A good deal hized, "We cannot understand the long range view, this intolerable of the protest was directed to rationale behind the loan. No one World Bank President Robert S. can understand it. It is like the situation should be finally resolved McNamara, former Secretary of World Bank, with U.S. acquies­ by a conference between this Defense, and Livingston T. Mer­ cence, granting a loan to North country and the South American chant, U.S. member on the Bank's Korea so that it could convert the nations who now claim territorial Pueblo into a commercial fishing jurisdiction to 200 miles and be­ board of directors. yond." vessel." Important Question In a statement issued to the Felando pointed out that be­ SIUNA Vice President Carl sides the loan, U.S. fishing experts public, Magnuson added, "Per­ Marino, secretary-treasurer of the will be sent to Ecuador to assist haps our vote would not have killed the loan (there has never Cannery Workers and Fisher­ in utilizing the money. been a veto in the history of the men's Union of San Diego, in a Magnuson Protest World Bank) but my patience is letter to key members of Congress In a letter to Secretary of State wearing thin with the clear indi­ and other officials, asked why the United States is paying 40 percent Dean Rusk, Senator Warren Mag­ cation that our own interests and of the loan funds, when hundreds nuson (D-Wash.), chairman of the those of our citizens are held in of thousands of dollars have been Senate Commerce Committee, complete disregard. As Eight More Seafarers Graduate SlU engineers Upgrading Program Reaches and Exceeds 300'Mark Graduates of the School of Marine Engineering sponsored jointly by the SIU and District 2 of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association exceeded the 300-mark last month as eight more Sea­ farers passed their Coast Guard examinations to earn engineer's licenses after completing the inten­ sive course of study conducted ^ Before receiving his third assist­ Verlon Davis previously sailed by the school. ant's license, John Klette held an as pumpman. A new third assist­ The latest group brings to FOWT's rating. Bom in Cincin­ ant, he has sailed with the SIU 302 the total number of Seafarers nati, he now lives in San Diego. since 1967 when he joined the who have received their second Brother Klette joined the Union in or third assistant engineer's ticket Wilmington, California in 1968 Union in the Port of New Orleans. The 22-year-old Seafarer lives in and last sailed on the Enid Vic­ tory. The 40-year-old Seafarer served in the Navy from 1945 to 1953. Harold Powers is a new second assistant engineer. Prior to re­ ceiving his license, he had sailed as oiler. A resident of Waycross, Ga., he was born in Blackshear in that state. Brother Powers joined Sexton Vinson the Union in Jacksonville in 1966 Davis Clark and his last ship was the Arizpa. through this unique training pro­ The 44-year-old Sea'farer served Boutte, La. and is a native of gram. Seattle. He served in the Navy Charles Sexton, a 23-year-old from 1963 to 1967. newly-licensed third assistant en­ Kenneth Clark is also a newlygineer, was the 300th Seafarer to licensed third assistant engineer graduate from the school. He and previously sailed as oiler. The previously sailed as FOWT and 50-year old Seafarer is a native of joined the SIU in the Port of Rocky Ford, Colorado and sailed Mobile. A native of Maplesville, with the SIU since 1967. Joining Alabama, he still makes his home in Houston, he resides in Canyon, in that community. Texas. His last ship was the Jerry Vinson is another new Woods Rankin Manhattan. third assistant engineer. He is a Engine department Seafarers in the Navy during World War are eligible to apply for any of II. Paul Woods is 31 years old and the upgrading programs if they a former FOWT. A new third are at least 19 years of age and assistant engineer, he joined the have 18 months of Q.M.E.D. SIU in 1967 in the Port of New watchstanding time iti the engine York. A native of Englewood, department, plus six months ex­ Colorado, he now makes his home perience as wiper or the equiv­ in Modesto, Calif. He served in alent. the Navy from 1955 to 1959. Those who qualify and wish to James Rankin received his enroll in the School of Marine Klette Powers second assistant engineer's license. Engineering can obtain additional 29-year-old native of Wilmington, He was born in Louisiana And information and apply for the North Carolina, and joined the lives in Oak Grove, La. Brother course at any SIU hall, ,0r they SIU in the Port of New Orleans Rankin has held all engine de­ can write directly to SIU head­ in 1968. A resident of Wilming­ partment ratings shice joining the quarters at 675 Fourth Avenue, ton, he last sailed on the Kent. SIU in 1946 in Philadelphia. He in Brooklyn, New York 11232. Brother Vinson previously sailed is 41 years old and last sailed on The telephone number is (212) as oiler. the Transhatteras. HYacinth 9-6600. January 3, 1969 SIU Eases Blood Shortage With Donation to New York •ll 1 Vi i Dr. Joseph Logue, center, SIU Medical Director and SIU Director of Social Security Al Bernstein, right, present donation from Sea­ farers Blood Bank to Dr. Carlos Ehrich of NYC Dept. of Health at the Greater New York Health Center. Total donation was 50 pints. NEW YORK—The SIU this week transferred 50 pints of blood from the Seafarers Blood Bank in Brooklyn to the city's facilities in order to help alleviate the critical shortage of blood here which has resulted from the increased ^ f,om home and aboard ships need for plasma and the sharp at sea for long periods of time. decline in contributions from The Seafarers Blood Bank is regular sources due to the current maintained by voluntary blood Hong Kong flu epidemic. donations and has been in opera­ SIU Director of Social Security tion since 1959. Al Bernstein made the original offer in behalf of the Union in a letter sent last week to Dr. Ed­ ward O'Rourke, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Health. "Our membership and nation­ wide facilities are also available to assist further in this emergency, WASHINGTON —Three ad­ if necessary," the letter added. ditional vessels, one British and Actual delivery of the initial 50 two Cypriot-flag ships have been pints of blood was made on New added to the North Vietnam black­ Year's Eve to the Greater New list. the Maritime Administration York Blood Center in Manhattan announced last month. by SIU Medical Director Dr. Jo­ The latest list, the 23rd released seph Logue and Bernstein, and by MARAD since January 25, was accepted on behalf of the city 1966, shows a total of 59 ships by Dr. Carlos Ehrich, represent­ with an aggregate gross tonnage ing O'Rourke. of 402,768 now prohibited from The SIU also made it known carrying United States govern­ to other areas of the nation, simi­ ment-sponsored cargoes because larly plagued by . blood shortages they called at ports in North Viet­ during the current outbreaks of nam. influenza, that it stood ready to Blacklisted in the current report offer transfers of blood reserves were the British-flag ship Fortune if required. Glory of 5,832 gross tons, the Cypriot-flag Amfithea, 5,171 tons The Seafarers Blood Bank func­ tions through the headquarters fa­ and the Cypriot-flag Laurel, 2,297 cilities of the Seafarers Medical tons. Dropped from the listing be­ Department, 685 Third Avenue, Brooklyn, which operates a net­ cause they were broken up with work of 27 medical centers and the Cypriot-flag Amon, of 7,229 clinics serving SIU members and tons and the Lebanese vessel, Rio their families in various mainland of 7,194 tons. ports and in Puerto Rico. Among the 59 ships on the North Vietnam blacklist are ves­ Seafarers have contributed a total of 7,542 pints of blood to sels of six different nations. Polish^ the SIU Blood Bank, according flag ships are the most numerous, to recent figures. A total of nearly totalling 32; Britain is next with 7,000 pints has been provided by 18, followed by Cyprus with six the bank to meet emergencies in and Panama, Malta and Somali all areas of the country. with one each. Any Seafarer, or member of a MARAD maintains shipping Seafarer's family who requires a records of Free World and Polish blood transfusion can draw, carriers. Those vessels which have through his local hospital, against traded at Cuban and North Viet­ the credits built up in the Union namese ports are placed on the blood bank. A coast-to-coast tele­ relative blacklists for these two type system which links all SIU countries. Such ships are not offices makes such arrangements eligible to carry U. S. governmentpossible on short notice, and has generated cargoes tmtil their own­ been a vital service for members ers pledge to keep their ships from and families of seamen who are trading witvi the two countries. MARADAdds S ddore Vessels Te Bladdist -< r I I li �January 3, 1969 SEAFARERS Christmas Aboard The Sea-Land Summit Page Three LOG Transportation Institute Study Reveals US-Flag Tramp Ships Held to Halt Of Govt Cargoes Presiribed by Law Seafarers on the Summit (Sea-Land) get in, the spirit of Christmas by decorating a shipboard tree. Left to right: Hans Gottschlich and A. Guillen of the deck department, and Chen Yu, fireman. Active U.S.-Flag Fleet Total Down by Six in Two Months WASHINGTON—U.S.-flag tramp ships are receiving only about half of what federal law pre­ scribes as their "minimum" share of government shipments of surplus agricultural commodities and foreign aid cargoes, according to a research study made public this week by the Transportation Institute. The study further declared: surplus agricultural commodities Noting that the basis for allo­ and 18 percent of AID shipments; "Regardless of whose figures cating cargo to American-flag tankers carrying 51 percent and are used and regardless of whether vessels is embodied in Section 30 percent, .respectively; and lin­ annual or fiscal periods are used, 901(b) of the Merchant Marine ers carrying 65.3 percent and 67 U.S. tramps do not come close to Act of 1936 and Public Law 480, percent, respectively. being allocated at least 50 percent the study said these laws prescribe The research study said that of total tramp cargo. No manipu­ that American ships receive a subsequently there had been some minimum of 50 percent of the "confusion" over the issue because lation of 'availability' claims can cargo generated by the govern­ of conflicting statistics published hide the fact that of this cargo ment, and that this minimum re­ by the Agriculture Department only about 25 percent was car­ quirement be computed separately and the Agency for International ried on U.S.-flag vessels." for each segment of the maritime Development on the application The Transportation Institute is industry — liners, .tankers and of the program. This was particu­ a research organization concerned larly true with respect to AID primarily with the role of Ameri­ tramps. The study determined that "the figures, which claimed that tramps can-owned, American-built and only segment of the industry received 53 percent of their tjq)e American-manned merchant ship­ which consistently receives more of cargo, tankers 51 percent, and ping in the nation's international than 50 percent of government- liners 66 percent. commerce. generated cargo is the liner seg­ The Transportation Institute ment." This is the same segment pointed out that the discrepancy of the industry which is subsidized resulted from AID's contention by the federal government in both that the 50-50 cargo preference the construction and operation of requirement "applies only where its vessels. Pointing out, that the American ships are available"— other two segments have been fall­ adding that "the agency thus ing below the 50 percent floor, the 'writes off the remaining portion study added: of its liftings to foreign-flag ves­ sels before computing the U.S.Tramps Suffer Most flag percentage." LA JOLLA, Calif.—^American "While tankers have not fared tuna fishermen purse-seining for Figures Inconsistent as well as liners, it is the tjamps bluefin tend to find cooler waters which have really suffered from "To be valid," the research more productive, according to a unfair distribution of government study said, "the U.S.-flag tonnage recent study by the Department cargo." carried should be considered as of the Interior's Bureau of Com­ The Transportation Institute a percentage of the grand total, mercial Fisheries. said its study is the outgrowth of not of the sub-total." When this A staff member of the BCF recent complaints by some seg­ is done, the figures become 23.6 ments of maritime management percent for tramps, 42 percent Fishery-Oceanography Center at and labor that the cargo-prefer­ for tankers and 66 percent for La Jolla examined more than ence program has been "adminis­ liners. The slight difference be­ 2,000 records of purse seine sets tered unevenly in terms of cargo tween the Maritime Administra­ from the log books of tuna fisher­ allocation." The original protests tion and the "valid" AID figures, men, and found that only 47 per­ against the program's administra­ the Institute noted, arises out of cent of the sets made on bluefin tion were based on Maritime Ad­ the fact that MARAD data is at water temperatures of 70° to ministration figures showing compiled on a calendar-year basis 76° were successful, compared to tramps carrying 24.2 percent of while AID uses a fiscal-year base. 64 percent at 59° to 65° F. WASHINGTON—continued decline in the American-flag merchant fleet was pointed up by figures released by the Maritime Administration last month which showed six fewer active ocean­ going vessels as of November 1, owned fleet was 972, an increase compared with the totals on of two. This brought the total September 1—^just two months U. S. flag merchant fleet—in all earlier. categories—to 2,094 ships. Shown as of the later date were 1,078 ships of 1,000 gross tons and over. The listing is contained in MARAD's Merchant Marine Data Sheet, an oiilcial report issued periodically by the agency. Of NEW YORK — The membershipthe 1,078 ships listed, 905 were elected rank-and-file Union Tallying privately owned and 173 were gov­ Committee -has begun the tally of bal­ ernment owned. lots cast in the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, MARAD's release shows five Lakes and Inland Waters District elec­ less active and seven more inactive tion for Union olTicers which was con­ ships in the privately owned sector, ducted from November 1 to Decem­ compared With the number listed ber 31. in these categories on September Members of the 12-man Tallying 1. Committee were elected at tnember"Six ships were delivered from ship meetings called on December construction, three were acquired 30th. The following committee mem­ on exchange from the government, bers, and the ports in which they were three were traded in to the govern­ elected are: Cary J. Beck, William H. ment . . . one was transferred to Gradick, Mobile; Charles Hamilton, Panamanian flag, and four were Warren Cassidy, New York; F. Disold for scrapping," the report Giovanni, Thomas D. Garrity, New stated. Orleans: John Carlson, George T.itchIn addition, the active fleet of field, Baltimore; James Doris, Charles MAR AD declined by one to 173 Moss, Philadelphia; John L. Hunt, and the government's inactive fleet John A. Ziereis, Houston. declined by two to 949 in the twoUpon completion of the tally, the month period. Three ships were Committee will submit a report to be transferred from the Navy, three acted upon at the regular February were returned from the Army, membership meetings which will be three were exchanged from private designated as the "Election Report ownership and are expected to be Meetings" as provided in the Union sold, and three were exchanged Constitution. to private ownership. Removed Winning candidates in the election were one which was sold for nonwill take over their duties and func­ transportation use and six which tions as of midnight, February 13. are to be scrapped. A lota! of 54 qualified candidates A decline of three vessels brought the United States-owned ran on the ballot for the 45 elective fleet to 1,122. The privately Union posts. A Bluefin Tuna Keeps His Cool, U.S. Study Finds SlU Election Ballot Count Underway With the conclusion of balloting in the election of SIU officers, members of the rank dnd file tallyir^g committee have started to count the thousands of votes cast by Seafarers in ports all over the U.S. Nationwide balloting for the Union's 45 contested offices began on Nov. I and ended on Dec. 31. �Janaai7 3, 1969 SEAFARERS LOG Page Four On Proposal of SlUNA Fishermen Two- Year Fish Reseanh Program Barked by $229,000 Govt Grant WASHINGTON—A total of $229,000 in federal funds has been granted for a two-year-long fish research program proposed and conceived by the SIUNA-affiliated Atlantic Fishermen's Union. The objective of the program is "to develop an abundant fish product that will be indefinitely stable with little or no refrigeration," species of fish, primarily whiting, the finished products in their nu­ through the use of a rapid salt have caused "glutting" of the mar­ merous food programs. curing process. ket with catch surpluses that have The federal government's Specifically, the AFU-inspired in turn driven down the price of Agency for International Devel­ study will seek to determine if fish and played havoc with the opment, which oversees most of fish species now in abundant sup­ earnings of SIUNA fishermen. this nation's aid to foreign coun­ ply, such as whiting, can be proc­ tries, has expressed hope that A solution to tl}is traditional essed by rapid salt curing into a rapid salt curing of fish may pro­ problem has been sought for many modem, efficiently marketable vide a valuable new food source years. form, that will open up new mar­ for conducting its programs that kets and thus increase the value Sixteen months ago Ackert of the catch. fight hunger in underdeveloped, asked John Holston, director of famine-ridden countries. The successful conclusion of the Bureau of Commercial Fish­ Ross D. Davis, assistant secre­ the study could have tremendous eries Technological Laboratory in beneficial affects upon the entire Gloucester, Massachusetts to as­ tary of commerce for the Eco­ nomic Development Administra­ New England fishing industry, sist in the project. tion, said in a letter to Represent­ especially in the Massachusetts Infonnation Gathered ative William Bates (D-Mass.), porta of Gloucester and ProvinceHolston compiled the necessary that the new process "will assure town. In addition, since other species of fish besides whiting may technical information, surveyed higher prices to fishermen and be used—such as herring, an­ the equipment available, and provide additional employment marshalled the resources and per­ for fishermen and shore workers." chovy, hake, and even alewivesthe results of the study are ex­ sonnel of the Gloucester lab be­ Ackert reported- that interest pected to also have an impact hind the project. from government agencies that upon fisheries in the Pacific, Gulf, Now that funds have been ap­ conduct foreign-aid programs is and Great Lakes regions. propriated by the federal govern­ most welcome, since purchases of With salt curing of fish the ment's Economic Development the finished product would help basic factor underlying the AFU Administration, Holston will this country's balance of trade by program, the two-year study will head-up the study which will be providing a new abundant export seek to arrive at the most efficient conducted at the Gloucester lab. product. Indeed, the prospect of The project is already receiv­ large"^>ufc'hhses' of the product for method of salt curing, develop handling procedures, and demon­ ing much attention across the export was one of the forces that strate that this method will allow country, and is being closely prompted him to propose the proj­ the finished product to be stored watched by a number of govern­ ect and ask for federal assistance, ,,,|pr a considerable length of time. mental agencies who may utilize he added. The basic concept of the proj­ ect originated with SIUNA Vice President Captain James Ackeft, who is currently on leave from the Atlantic Fishermen's Union to serve as master of the Seafreeze Atlantic. WASHINGTON—Look magazine has been accused by the Ackert said that seasonal fluc­ AFL-CIO of "distortions, misinformation and just plain sloppy tuations in the catch of several reporting" in an article purporting to describe discrimination by unions against Negro workers and members. The article, titled "A National Disgrace: What Unions Do to Blacks," is itself a disgrace, according to AFL-CIO SecretaryTreasurer William F. Schnitzler, who heads the federation's Civil Rights Committee. The piece was written by Jack Star, described as a Look senior editor. But, Schnitzler said, it is laden with untrue statements and ignores facts that "any cub ST. PAUL, Minn.—Harold reporter could have discovered." Koeck of Hotel and Restau­ Presidents of the Railway Clerks, Firemen and Enginemen rant Local 556 here, chair-1 and Papermakers also have written to the magazine to refute man of the legislative com- i falsehoods in the article that relate to their unions. mittee of the St. Paul AFLSchnitzler, in a letter to Look Editor William B. Arthur, took CIO, promised his wife that particular exception to false charges in the headline appearing when Vice President Hum­ over the article: "For nearly a century, most unions have forced phrey was inaugurated as Negroes into Jim Crow locals, given them dirty jobs or refused President, he'd lake her for i to admit them at all. New laws and repeated union promises are their first trip to Washington not stopping prejudice." to watch Minnesota's first I President take the oath of i Cites True Facts office. The facts, Schnitzler declared, are that "most unions never Well, the Vice President i had any Jim Crow locals; most have always admitted Negroes; didn't win the election, but it I almost none hire any workers—black or white—for any jobs, turns out the Koecks will be 1 dirty or otherwise." I going to the inauguration any-1 He hit out at "six untrue, sweeping allegations" that he said way. Look had used to back up its "ridiculous headlines," declaring Last October, Mrs. Koeck that the truth about each allegation is: stopped in the lobby of Twin • There are more than 1.5 million Negroes in AFL-CIO i City Federal, a savings and unions. loan company, and deposited • Of the 60,000 locals in the AFL-CIO, fewer than 150 are i her guess in its election sweep-1 now all-Negro and the campaign to merge them with all-white stakes. She picked Humphrey locals continues even where some black locals are reluctant to to carry Minnesota and change. missed hitting his actual total • Negroes now constitute 3.6 percent of the apprenticeship on the nose by only seven force, an increase of more than 100 percent in 10 years. Labor votes. Department figures show that Negro participation in apprentice­ The prize? A three-day, ship programs has nearly doubled in the past 18 months. all-expense trip to Washing­ '• Unions, including building trades, are engaged in programs ton for the festivities sur­ to recniit Negro journeymen as well as apprentices. rounding the inauguration of j • Unorganized workers—black and white—"are fiosking to the next President of the trade unions," because non-union craftsmen, black or vyhite, United States. earn considerably less than orgaiiized workers do. Green Carders Allowed Jobs As U.S. Workers Go Hungry SAN ANTONIO—Witnesses here recently told the U.S. Com­ mission on Civil Rights that American farm workers live in destitu­ tion while the Immigration and Naturalization service lets 44,000150,000 "commuters" cross the ^ border daily to v^ork^L^o border every day to take farm while an equal number of Laredo jobs. residents cannot get work. At the close of the six days of The Reverend Edward Kruehearings, the acting Chairman, ger, sent to the area by the Texas Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh Council bf Churches as an ob­ asked the commission staff to seek server last year, testified that he a legal opinion on whether federal was arrested and slapped after anti-peonage laws have been vio­ taking pictures of Rangers break­ ing up a farm worker picket line lated by Texas employers. The testimony tended to show. at Mission, Tex. Rangers Captain A. Y. Allee Reverend Hesburgh said, that many migrant farm workers in was booed and cheered when he the lower Rio Grande Valley are denied any brutality or strike­ living in conditions close to slav­ breaking tactics. ery. He is president of Notre Asked whether . he had con­ Dame University, and one of five ferred with the growers during commission members. the organizing effort of the United Father Hesburgh asked for a Farm Workers Organizing Com­ lawyer's opinion on peonage, not­ mittee, Allee said he had been ing that, if the workers try to or­ "in and out of Starr County for ganize, "they get thrown in jail 32 years" but denied the employ­ and have to put up $500 bond, a ers talked to him about the strike. third of their yearly income, to The commission, authorized by get out." Congress to make recommenda­ Arnulfo Guerra, an attorney tions, will report its findings when from Roma, Tex., told how Mex­ they are complete. The states un­ ican "green carders" are permit­ der study are Texas, California, ted to take farm jobs while U.S. Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico. citizens cannot find work at a liv­ The Texas committee includes ing wage. Last year, he testified, Henry Munoz, civil rights direc­ Texas Rangers and Starr County tor for the state AFL-CIO, and court officers helped employers Paul Apolonio Montemavor of break a strike of American farm the Steelworkers, Corpus Christi. workers. In its most recent report, called Manuel Ramirez of Laredo, Cycle to Nowhere, the commis­ Tex., a member of Volunteers in sion detailed living and working Service to America, testified that conditions for black citizens in 2,500 Mexican nationals cross the the Montgomery, Alabama, area. AFL-CIO Hits Race Slurs In Look Article Inauguration Trip Won the Hard Way OK Flection loss • Labor was one of the principal supporters fighting for enactment of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and long before that unions had sought at the bargaining table, to eliminate segre­ gated seniority systems. Railway Clerks President C. L. Dennis charged that the article "completely misstates the facts" in claiming that Negro freight handlers were replaced by less senior white employees and that there are no Negro rail ticket clerks. The truth is, he said, "there is not one known instance" of a Negro freight handler being displaced by a white worker with less seniority and there are "quite a few Negro ticket clerks" at work in passenger terminals. BLFE President H. E. Gilbert said "there is not a shred of truth" in the article's contention there are no Negro firemen. There are Negro firemen in various parts of the nation "and most of them" are BLFE members, he pointed out. President Harry D. Sayre hit at allegations of discrimination in the Papermakers and Paperworkers by pointing out that the union eliminated racial wage differentials more than 15 years ago and Negro members in the South are among the region's highest paid industrial workers. Photo Also Wrong He also blasted the magazine for showing a picture of a Negro worker described as being in a segregated local when the man is a member of a local that was integrated "sometime ago." Schnitzler charged that the article also "deceives by what it omits." He noted, for example, that there is no mention of the successful program under which building trades unions are actively recruiting minority group youngsters for apprenticeships in 44 major cities. "We make no claim to perfection," Schnitzler concluded, "and would welcome a constructive critique of our progress in civil rights. For there has been progress and we intend that it con­ tinue despite attempts such as Mr. Star's to discourage young Negroes. "Labor is not and has not been the foe of the quest for 3 better life. Indeed, it has often been the only group fighting for this goal. And invariably, it has succeeded despite the hos­ tility of that segment of the press which cares neither for the truth nor the cause—and would sacrifice both for sensational headlines." �•January 3, 1969 SEAFARERS LOC Pace Five Congressman Tells MTP Meeting Labor Board Knocks Down Christmas Bonus Scrooges Two employers who took away a Christmas bonus from em­ ployees must give it back, the National Labor Relations Board decided in a pair of holiday season rulings. Found guilty of unlawful acts were the Beacon Journal Pub­ lishing Co. in Akron, Ohio, and Wisconsin Aluminurn Foundry Company Inc. of Manitowoc, Wis. In the Manitowoc case. Office and Professional Employees Local 9 charged that the employer dropped a payroll clerk off its yearly bonus list because of his union membership and union activities. - The company president denied the firm was biased against employee Lorin Haver. He admitted that Haver had received a bonus of up to $500 for 19 years but last Christmas he was dropped because the bonus went only to supervisors, and Haver no longer was a supervisor. Haver's boss told the NLRB. The withholding of the bonus for the reason given was, the board ruled, a "plain violation" of the labor act. It reasoned as follows: "There was no change in Haver's duties and responsibilities" from one Christmas to the next. What had changed was that in the interval. Haver had organized the clerical workers into a union and was now included in the union bargaining unit. To withhold a bonus payment solely because the employee is represented by a union "serves naturally to discourage mem­ bership in a labor organization," the board said. Two board members reversed a trial examiner's recommen­ dation that the complaint be dismissed. Member John H. Fan­ ning dissented, saying he agreed with the examiner that the bonus was negotiated into Haver's new pay rate. In 'the Beacon Journal case, the NLRB reaffirmed an order handed down 18 months ago but remanded to the board by the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Cincinnati, for additional tes­ timony. The board said the newspaper broke the law in 1966 by unilaterally changing its formula for the payment of a Christmas bonus to its union employees without bargaining collectively with the Printing Pressmen, Paper Handlers, Mailers and five other unions. It ordered the company to bargain with the unions about the bonus, and to pay all eligible employees the difference between the bonus actually paid and what should have been paid, plus interest at six percent. 1968 Efforts Realized V Delta's Replacement Program Climaxes As Fifth Ship Sails NEW ORLEANS—The formal delivery last month of the new SlU-contracted Delta Mexico to Delta Steamship Lines here, tharked the completion of the largest ship replacement construc­ tion program in the fifty-year'®' a set of Stiilcken heavy duty gear history of Delta Line. capable of lifting single loads The Delta Mexico is the fifth weighing up to 75 tons. and final unit of a series of five Attractive air-conditioned living Delta Class identical ultra-modern quarters are also provided for all American-flag cargoliners built in crew members. 1968 for Delta by the Ingalls ship­ These new Delta Class ships are yard at Pascagoola, Miss. Princi­ designed for ready adaptability to pal characteristics of these modern containerized and unitized cargo new vessels are; an over-all length operations, in anticipation of the 522 feet, with a beam of 70 feet; possibility of a continuing trend deadweight capacity 13,350 tons; toward intermodal transportation bale cubic 646,860; refrigerated systems. cargo space 47,280 cubic feet; The Delta Mexico will join her liquid cargo 1,658 long tons. four sisterships—the Delta Argen­ Design cruising speed for the tina, Brasil, Paraguay and Uru­ vessel is 18.6 knots with 11,660 guay—and the other U.S.-flag shaft horsepower, and in excess of vessels of Delta's fleet engaged in 20 knots when utilizing total regularly scheduled cargo service power at design draft. between U.S. Gulf ports, the East Coast of South America, and also Feature Bulbous Bow The new ships have been built between U.S. Gulf ports and the with a bulbous bow for increased West Coast of Africa. Other SIUspeed and fuel economy. Advanc­ manned Delta cargo vessels are ed features include centralized also being operated through the control stations in the engine room MSTS on the Vietnam sealift. and on the bridge.. Also featured The Delta Mexico proceeded are multiple hatch cargo holds from the shipyard directly to Freewith fast operating hydraulic hatch port, Texas, as her first cargo covers, and the iatest navigation ioadiag pert. After tins she loaded equipment for ship safety and op­ additional cargo at Houston and erating efficiency. The ve^el's Tampico before embarking on her cargo handling equipment includes maiden voyage to South America. Cabinet-Level Department Could End 'Fragmented Approach' to Maritime WASHINGTON—A Connecticut Congressman last month called for establishment of a Cabinetlevel Department of Maritime Resources to end what he called the "fragmented approach" to the na­ tion's problems on the oceans, lakes, rivers and harbors. Representative Robert N. ^ would be forthcoming on the De­ Giaimo added, "and it would be a Giaimo (D-Conn.) told a meet­ partment idea, he favored going mistake, in my view, to consider ing sponsored by the nearly "full steam ahead" with reconsti­ these two problems in such a way seven-million-member AFL-CIO tuting the Maritime Administra­ as to divorce them from the other Maritime Trades Department that tion as an independent agency. elements of our total maritime "more than a score of federal re"After all," Giaimo said, "the effort. partments and agencies have an record has been made on the need "To do this would be to per­ overseer role" over shipping, ship­ for maritime independence. It was petuate the neglect that has l^en building, fishing, seafood process­ made in 1966, when we kept visited upon the other elements— ing, oceanographic research, the maritime out of the Department Great Lakes, inland waterways of Transportation at the time that the development of our oceano­ and the related problem of water new Cabinet-level office came into graphic efforts, the revitalization of our fishing fleet, the expansion pollution. being. It was made in 1967 in the of our seafood processing in­ The Congressman emphasized House and 1968 in the Senate his continuing support for creation when those respective bodies dustry, the strengthening of our of an independent Maritime Ad­ voted for an independent agency. Great Lakes shipping capability, ministration, noting that "Agri­ So the record is there, and we the enlargement of our network of culture, State, Defense, Interior, should be able to pass an in­ inland waterways to serve the Commerce, Transportation, AID, dependent agency bill quickly in heartland of America, and the development of modem port the Coast Guard—and perhaps a the next session of Congress." facilities to serve modem sea and few other federal agencies^—all land transport needs. E^ntial to Progress have a finger in the maritime pie. "But if that's the route we "The fact that so many different "We should be tackling all of agencies meddle in maritime," he take," Representative Giaimo said, these problems together—for, in went on, "and do it from the point "let us make sure that the record truth, all of them are parts of the of view of their own constituencies is clear as to our long-term in­ same problem." rather than from the point of view tentions ... of having all of the As an example, Giaimo pointed of the merchant marine, is pre­ diverse elements of this program to the fact that for several years cisely the reason why we have an eventually brought together in one the maritime industry and Con­ outdated merchant marine operat­ centralized place. This is the only gress have been battling side by ing under an outdated program." way, in my opinion, that we can side for the creation of an in­ But, Giaimo declared, although make genuine progress on all dependent Maritime Administra­ an independent maritime agency maritime fronts—exploiting our tion. "I support this cause, be­ is "vitally important . . . it's far great potential on the seas and cause I happen to agree with you under them, and the great poten­ that we're never going to get at from being the total answer." tial of our lakes and rivers, our the root of our difficulties in the 'The Right Time' ports and harbors—serving the He said 1969 might be "pre­ growing needs of a growing nation maritime field as long as the cisely the right time" to go ahead in both peacetime endeavors and agency charged with this respon­ sibility is placed in a subordinate with creation of the broader Cab­ national defense." inet-level Department, particularly Recognizing the concern of position within the Executive in view of some of the statements maritime labor over the revitali- Branch . . . and corrective action issued by the President-elect's zation of American-flag shipping, is long overdue. headquarters about the need for Giaimo declared: "I share that "An independent agency can consolidating many of the pro­ concern. I recognize the concern devise an up-to-date merchant grams of government which now of workers in American shipyards cross several Cabinet Department and workers in supporting trades marine program, and can see that lines," and in view of a maritime and industries over the need to it is carried forward with vigor statement by Nixon touching on modernize and expand our ship­ and enthusiasm—certain that its all aspects of the maritime-ocean- building capabilities . . . and I efforts are not going to be negated by some Secretary or some Underographic problem. share that concern, too." Secretary somewhere in the higher "But these are only parts of Giaimo said that if it appears "unlikely" that speedy action the total maritime question," echelons of bureaucracy." The Delta Mexico Is the fifth and final ultra-modern cargo ship built for Delta Steamship Company by Ingalls Shipyard, Pascagoula, Miss. The 522-foot vessel will make maiden voyage to South America. �Page Six On UAW Membership Bid AFL-CIO Executive Council Demands Firm Declaration of ICFTU Policy WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO Executive Council last month called on the International Con­ federation of Free Trade Unions for a specific, definite answer to the AFL-CIO's request that it reject applications for membership from hostile, secessionist unions. Until it receives such an an­ He noted that the AFL-CIO centers in the ICFTU from any swer^—specifically on the bid by had asked the ICFTU to reject at nation, is unthinkable and indefen­ the Auto Workers—the councU its November, 1968, Executive sible." said that the AFL-CIO will not Board meeting the affiliation ap­ The ICFTU should do more participate in any activities of the plication from the UAW on the than "merely refrain from taking basis of trade union principle. . action detrimental to the interests ICFTU. The question before the ICFTU of its United States affiliate," Federation President George board, Meany had written to Meany wrote, and the AFL-CIO Meany reported the action to a ICFTU Secretary-General Harm "should receive the complete press conference following a oneG. Buiter, goes beyond that posed backing and support of the day meeting of the council here. by the UAW's application. "It ICFTU in its effort to defend and Meany said that the council involves not only the integrity of preserve the integrity of the only strongly reiterated its position the AFL-CIO but that of every national trade union center in the taken at the September, 1968, other trade union center affiliated United States." meeting in New York that "the to the ICFTU." The ICFTU board postponed AFL-CIO cannot agree to the action on the UAW application, Internal Rivalry 'Unthinkable' aflSliation of the UAW to the leading to the council's demand The AFL-CIO, Meany had ICFTU in any shape, manner or for a specific answer to the trade form," in view of the withdrawal noted, "is faced with the dual ac­ union principle it raised. of the UAW from the federation tivities of a hostile, secessionist In reply to queries, the AFLand its continuing efforts "to split union in alliance with an expelled CIO president said that the trade the American trade union move­ union. Dual membership of rival union movement is in good shape ment." competing national trade union and that life will go on under the Nixon Administration. He said the AFL-CIO hopes to co-operate with the new leadership and that there is some indication that "they want that co-operation." In other actions the council: • • Approved the merger of four WASHINGTON—^The AFL-CIO and the Japanese Confedera­ rail (i^rating unions and the tion of Labor (DOMEI) have joined in supporting the desire of name change to the United Trans­ the Japanese people for the return of Okinawa to Japan "at the portation Union. Three of the unions—Firemen and Enginemen, earliest possible moment.' sire for expansion thereof in the Switchmen and Trainmen — are Representatives of the two free world, bearing in mind the federations also reached agree­ problems of individual unions AFL-CIO affiliates; the Conduc­ ment on U.S.-Japan trade, Viet­ when their workers are affected." tors were unaffiliated. • Heard officers representing nam and the need for stronger On Vietnam, "DOMEI and the the Patrolmen's Benevolent Asso­ unions in Asia at a three-day AFI-CIO reconfirm their desire ciation of New York City ask for meeting here last month. and continue their respective ef­ affiliation with ^he Federation and The meeting brought an agree-- forts for an early restoration of ment that AFL-CIO and DOMEI peace in Vietnam and achieve­ voted to name a committee to representatives will henceforth ment of a free and stable society secure more information on the meet annually to discuss matters through increasingly better condi­ request. Meany named sbc AFLCIO vice presidents, including of mutual interest. Additional tions for the people." SIU President Paul Hall, to the joint meetings may be held at the Towards this end, the statement committee which will report back request of either body. added, "we pledge full co-opera­ to the next council meeting. The AFL-CIO was represented tion with the Vietnamese Con-' • Received an interim report at the initial conference by a spe­ federation of Labor (CVI)." from A1 Barkan, national direc­ cial committee of the Executive On Asian labor, "DOMEI and tor of COPE, on the 1968 elec­ Council, headed by President the AFL-CIO have mutual inter­ tions. A full report will be made George Meany and including four ests in strengthening free trade to the council at its next meeting AFL-CIO Vice Presidents—SIU unions in Asia so that they may in February. President Paul Hall, James A. effectively promote economic de­ • Voted contributions to the Suffridge, P. L. Siemiller and velopment and prosperity for the Jewish Labor Committee, the Joseph A. Beirne. great mass of people." Joint Council on Economic Ed­ DOMEI was represented by its They pledged to press this ob­ ucation and the Inaugural Com­ president. Minora Takita, and its jective in coordination with the mittee's guaranteed fund. The lat­ general secretary, Takumi Shi- Intl. Confederation of Free Trade ter is to help underwrite inaugural geeda. Unions and the Asian Regional costs and the funds are usually re­ In a joint statement, the leaders Organization. turned from ticket sales, etc. of the two federations said that they "anticipate that the govern­ ments of Japan and the United States will reach a full and satis­ factory agreement" on the Okinawan issue. In the meantime, they declared, there must be improvement "of the working conditions and free industrial relations in Okinawa." Specifically, they called for a re­ view of labor ordinances and rales at U.S. military establishments^ with a view toward improving them. "More permanent tenure of management negotiators is impor­ tant for continuity in establishing sound labor-management rela­ tions," the joint statement said. These were the expressions of agreement in the other areas; On trade, "DOMEI and the AFL-CIO President George Meany Issues joint statement on Olcinawa, AFL-CIO continue to support free trade policy, Vietnam and Asian Labor with Minoru Takita, president, and liberal trade policy and de­ and Takumi Shigeeda (right), gen.-sec, of Japanese Labor Federation. Return of Okinawa Supported By AFL-CIO, Japanese Labor Januarjr 3, 1959 SEAFARERS LOG At Home on the Range • •X Mariano Marcelino cooks lunch for hungry Seafarers as they wait for Steel Age to pay-off after recent voyage to India among other ports. A native of the Philippines, he joined the SIU in 1951. SIU Deck Officers Program Upgrades 3 More Seafarers Three additional Seafarers have received their deck officer's licenses after completing the course of study offered at the up­ grading school sponsored by the SIU and the America Maritime Officers Union. A total of 43 under a reciprocal agreement be­ men have now earned a deck officers license after attending tween the SIU and the Associated this school and Maritime Officers Union, is the passing Coast first of its type in the industry. Applicants can begin training Guard examina­ at any time. The period of in­ tions. struction is determined by each Henry Bilde re­ ceived a second member's individual ability and mate's license. knowledge, and his preparation to The 53-year-old take the examination. Seafarer was born The training program was in­ Bilde in Denmark and stituted in line with the SIU's makes his home objective of encouraging and as­ in Bellport, Long Island, N.Y. sisting unlicensed personnel to Brother Bilde previously sailed as upgrade themselves. bosun and joined the Union in Seafarers can participate in the Philadelphia in 1943. His last ship course of instruction at no cost as bosun was the Robin Goodto themselves. They will be pro­ fellow. vided with meals, hotel lodgings A Seafarer since 1952, John Andringa joined the SIU in Sa­ vannah, Ga. Formerly sailing as AB, he received a third mate's license. He is a native of Minne­ sota and makes his home in Crookston, Minn. Brother And­ ringa served in the Air Force from 1941 to 1945 and again during the Korean War. His last vessel before earning a license was the Transpacific. Andringa Dew Paul Dew received a second mate's license after sailing previ­ and subsistence payments of $110 ously as bosun and AB. Born in per week while in training. White Oak, N. C., he has been a This in-training assistance is member of the SIU since 1952, the same as that available to when he joined in the Port of engine department Seafarers who Baltimore. The 41-year-old Sea­ are enrolled in the union training farer served in the Navy from program to prepare engine depart­ 1944 to 1949. His last ship v/as ment men for their lisensGd engi­ the Hermina. He lives in Glen neer's examination. Burnie, Maryland with his wife, SIU deck department men in­ Ethel. terested in the program should The training program, operated apply at any SIU hall. �wwrr-Mtr- January 3, 1969 SEAFARERS Tax Reform SeenJEssential In Solving NatfOfi''s Problems WASHINGTON—^Tax reform is essential to the massive public in­ vestment needed to overcome America's accumulated social and eco­ nomic problems, AFL-CIO President George Meany stresses in a recent article written for a prestigious academic joumah The article "Labor Looks at Government Finances," appears in the Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science. It discusses the impact of the "rapid and radical changes in tech­ nology, urban growth and race relations." It notes the problems created because "millions of people have been leaving depressed rural areas of declining job opportunities to seek their future in the cities. Additional millions have been moving from cities to suburbs. Industry, too, has been leaving the city for suburbs and outlying areas." The article warns that the public investment in facilities and services —however large it may appear in dollar terms—has not been adequate to meet the backlog of needs and keep up with rapid changes. As a result, Meany points out, education and public transportation have deteriorated in large cities, air and water pollution have become major problems, housing for the lower income families has been grossly inadequate. And a significant minority of the nation has had little share of national prosperity. Can the states, cities and private industry overcome these problems? Meany thinks not. They can help, he says; they can do more than they have done. But, he adds: "The key to the national complex of social and economic problems is federal government policy, funds and planned programs over the -next 10 to 20 years—^with state and local government initiative and additional funds to carry through the nationwide efforts at the local level." Meany emphasizes labor's position that the government must be: • "The employer of last resort—to create jobs for the unemployed and seriously underemployed in providing needed public services. • The landlord of last resort—to build and rehabilitate housing that poor people can afford." But can the government, itself, afford this? Yes, Meany insists. The growth in the national economy will gen­ erate additional revenue. But, he stresses, to gain continued public support for heavy federal expenditures, the public must be convinced of the fairness of the taxation system. The fact is that we don't have an equitable tax system, even though it is superior to most state and local tax structures. Specifically, Meany proposes "elimination of those gross inequities that impose full tax rates on workers' earnings while there are various loopholes that permit wealthy people-and corpwations to escape pay­ ment of full tax rates and, in some cases, to escape from paying any federal taxes at all." He calls also for reform of state and local tax policies, consolidation of small local government jurisdictions and a federal tax credit for state income tax payments to encourage states to base taxation on ability to pay. Meany firmly rejects the conservative call for "no strings" handover of federal money to the states. "Since unconditional grants would not be tied to specific programs, there is no assurance they would not be used for less urgent or even wasteful purposes," he notes. Nor could enforcement of federal civil rights or labor standards be assured. Genuine problems resulting from uncoordinated grant programs can be overcome by less drastic remedies, Meany suggests. Basically, the article insists, "America has the manpower, skills and productive ability to achieve solutions" to the nation's problems. Bert M. Jewell, 87, president of the former AFL Railway Em­ ployees Department for nearly a quarter of a century, died in a Kansas City, Kansas, rest home recently. He retired from the position in 1946. Jewell, a long­ time leader in the Boilermakers, also headed the negotiating com­ mittee of the non-operating unions for many years, and represented rail unions at international labor meetings. • • ... » The City Council of Lakewood, Ohio, has unanimously passed an ordinance calling for full recogni­ tion of union bargaining rights. The ordinance was enacted after extensive negotiations with Local 1043 of the State, County and Municipal Employees and the lo­ cal lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police. City-recognized unions submitted their proposals for wage provisions for 1969 last mouth. Bargaining will be handled by the council's finance committee and any agreements must be approved by the council. * « « James L. Kane, 48, president of the Buffalo AFL-CIO Council since 1959, has been appointed to a Buffalo City Court judgeship and took office Jan. 1. "James L. Kane has been a very active law­ yer," Buffalo Mayor Frank A. Sedita said in announcing the ap­ pointment, "he will be a very good judge." Kane, a graduate of the University of Buffalo Law School, became president of the former Buffalo Federation of Labor in 1946 and has presided over the council since its merger. He is a member of the Postal Clerks. • • • More than 20,000 members of Utility Workers Ixx;al 1-2 returned to work after voting by a 3-1 margin to end a two-week strike against Con Edison in New York Inst month. Wage inerpases of $17 to $48 a week are included in a 27-month contract which won ap­ proval after an earlier offer was rejected Nov. 30. Page Seven LOC O' Say Can You See? In keeping with long-established custom, Christmas greetings were sent once again this year to the men and women of the American Merchant Marine by the Presi­ dent of the United States. This message was broadcast to all U.S.-flag vessels throughout the world during Christmas week. The White House message expressed its "unending debt to those who sail our mer­ chant ships over the highways of the sea" ... and those who "safeguard the nation's sup­ ply lines to our military forces on distant shores . . ." These are encouraging words, it is true; but the poor record of White House support of maritime reduces them to words—and words alone. Even though they are a token pat on the back, they can hardly raise any ju­ bilation. Seafarers in 1968 have continued to sail into often dangerous waters aboard many ships which should have been retired to the scrap-heaps years ago. Despite the formal praise issued for ptiblic consumption, the truth is, the U.S. merchant marine is carrying governrnerit cargoes with a fleet 70 percent of which consists of ships over 20 years old. Tlie truth, again is, that this nation has practically abandoned the carriage of its goods in international com­ merce. Today we are hauling less than six percent of our own imports and exports. Our 50-50 cargo laws are in disrepute because of constant circumventions of the law by gov­ ernment officials which continue unchecked under the blanket excuse that we don't have the ships with which to live up to regulations. This is no more than federal double talk sub­ stantiated by long-standing fedefal neglect. Today this nation is scrapping more ships —and replacing them more slowly than ever before in its history. The Soviets are build­ ing ships at a rate of nearly seven to every one we put on the ways. With the advent this month of a new Administration, the opportunity to reverse course is before us. The hard-earned vic­ tories for maritime which have been chalked up in the past year—despite the hostility of the Executive Branch—can be solidified into law. The maritime industry and the Con­ gress soundly defeated the attempt to bury MARAD in Transportation, where it would have become even further subordinated to every other means of moving people and goods. But MARAD must be moved out of Com­ merce, too, where it has languished since 1950, where it has had to compete with that Department's big business programs, and with the more prosperous, well-protected in­ dustries such as the railroads, airlines and trucking. Any national maritime program must start anew—from this point on. The Congress is well aware of the sad plight of the decrepit American merchant marine. In 1968, it passed maritime's declaration of independ­ ence by approving overwhelmingly a bill for an independent MARAD. The same ur­ gency, the same understanding, and the same legislators who recognized the need then are still there now—with the exception of only a few. MARAD must be made a separate agency—and now! That will pave the way to real considera­ tion of America's vital interests—economic, political and strategic — in this country's recapture of its supremacy on the high seas. Then, :..:id only then, will official holiday greetings to the men and women of our mer­ chant marine—made up of a growing, re­ vitalized fleet—sound like a sincere greeting, rather than mere commiseration. �t fi |i I Page Eight / P. StevenSr Governments Darling, Gets Hardest Rap Yet from NLRB WASHINGTON—J. P. Stevens and Co., Inc., major supplier of textile goods to the U.S. govern­ ment, deliberately reduced the flow of cotton into a company warehouse to give itself an excuse for getting rid of union supporters prior to a National Labor Relations Board election, an NLRB aide declared last month. Stevens management started its whom he held to have been un­ The ruling, by Trial Exam­ lawfully disehaiged, should be re­ union-busting tactics when it iner Owsley Vose, marked the instated—all of them with back­ learned in the fall of 1967 that sixth straight time since 1966 that pay except three who were laid its warehouse employes were in­ terested in joining the Textile unfair labor practice charges off after the election. Workers Union of America, the Challenges to ballots cast by the against the nation's second largest examiner reported. 14 should be overruled, Vose said. textile maker have been upheld. Though its Black Hawk ware­ advised the NLRB to open He Two of the NLRB rulings have house was only about half full in and count the ballots; to certify been sustained by the U.S. Su­ September of 1967, Stevens "com­ TWUA as the bargaining agent preme Court. Three company ap­ peals still wait to be ruled on by for warehouse employees if it wins menced consigning the great bulk a majority of the valid votes cast; of its shipments" from cotton other U.S. appeals courts. and if it does not get a majority states to an independently-owned Excuse for Layoffs that the election be set aside public warehouse in Greenville, Vose concluded after hearing and a new election ordered. thence to its cloth-making plants. the latest charges that Stevens Vose's report will go to the That month Stevens consigned "deliberately changed its past NLRB for review if the company 73 of the 88 carloads of cotton methods of doing business so as files exceptions, as it has in the shipped from the South to Green­ to be able to reduce the volume five preceding cases. The first two ville for warehousing at the inde­ of cotton moving" into and out of of five NLRB findings against pendent warehouse, the examiner the company's Black Hawk ware­ Stevens were refused review by related. house at Greenville, S.C. The the Supreme Court. Policy Changed purpose, he found, was "to have Workers unlawfully fired by "Earlier in 1966 and 1967, al­ an excuse for laying off a substan­ Stevens in the first two cases have most all the cars placed at the [in­ tial number of the group of em­ collected $666,895 in backpay to dependent! warehouse had orig­ ployees which ... the company date. Stevens' union-busting pol­ had heard contained the largest icies have prevented any success­ inally been consigned to Black number of union supporters, ful union organization in the past. Hawk. However, apparently real­ namely the warehouse em­ TWUA President William Pollock izing that it did not make sense to ployees." predicted that the Black Hawk consign cotton to Commodity [the The examiner recommended workers will give TWUA its first independent warehouse] when it had plenty of space available at that 17 warehouse employees. "foothold" in the Stevens chain. Black Hawk, and when its own warehouse staff was comparatively idle. Stevens had 37 of the 73 cars originally consigned to Com­ modity" switched to its own ware­ house, the examiner related. The remaining 38 cars com­ prised a "significantly larger num­ OKLAHOMA CITY—Oklahoma's voters, who turned down a ber of cars than Stevens had pre­ proposal to ban the union shop in a 1964 referendum, won't be viously had Commodity handle," faced with another vote on the issue for at least some time to come. Vose said, citing the record of Oklahomans for the Right- istered voters, names written in shipments. Next Stevens in­ creased its use of warehouses at to-Work, the state affiliate of the same handwriting. Gulfport and Clarksdale, Miss., the National Right-to-Work But it conceded defeat, declar­ instead of Black Hawk, and at the Committee, had to give up its at­ ing the Supreme Court ruling same time laid off 20 Black Hawk tempts to force the issue on the made it "impractical" to continue employees to bring the warehouse ballot on the basis of petitions the fight. workers to 28—a reduction in collected last year. The organization's executive force of unprecedented size. Oklahoma's secretary of state, vice president. Herb Johnson, said And just before the eligibility John Rogers, had ruled that the a new "right-to-work" petition period for voting in the NLRB organization hadn't turned in will be circulated "as soon as we election expired, Stevens hired three new shop employees, Vose enough valid petitions to qualify can get everything set up." He said the state legislature noted. The shop employees, who under state law. Signatures of should pass a new law to cover repair equipment, are mainly 101,589 voters were required. The "right-to-work" group the problem of "missing" signa­ white and the warehouse workers predominantly black. fought his decision in the courts tures. —and claimed that some 3,500 names they turned in hadn't been Early Morning Byeopener counted. But they couldn't make the charge stick. The state's Supreme Court ap­ pointed a referee to investigate the charge. He found no evidence that any uncounted petitions had ever been submitted. The Supreme Court then con­ firmed his findings and took note of "obvious discrepancies" in the testimony given by "right-towork" officials regarding the "missing" names. That left the number of peti­ tions on file at only a few hun­ dred over the legal minimum— despite the use of paid solicitors and a high-powered advertising and publicity campaign during the three-month period allowed for collecting initiative petitions. The "right-to-work" group could have contested the ruling that 17,000 of these signatures were invalid—^fake names, dupli­ Minor Jensen enjoys a cup of coffee at the New York hall's cafe­ cations, names of persons not reg­ teria. He last shipped on the Robin Goodfellow as a chief cook. Oklahoma Right-to-Workers Forced bv Court to Retreat January 3, 1969 SEAFARER^ LOC :Se Plan Early for Retirement By Sidney Margollus Is anyone in your family coming up for retirement in 1969? Or in the next few yeans? Even ten years ahead is not too soon for practical retirement plan­ ning. Now, more than ever before, it is important to estimate well in advance how much your living expenses will be when you finally do retire. If you expect to live on about the same scale after retirement as be­ fore, you probably will need about 70 percent of the income you had before. Thus, if pre-retirement costs for a husband and wife have been about $6,000, you would need about $4,200 to continue living in the same way after retirement. That's just about the annual amount a retired couple needs today for moderately comfortable living. The main differences in annual living costs are brought about by savings on income taxes, job expenses, some clothing, and fewer meals out. Unfortunately, most retired people do not have 70 percent of preretiremenf income. Only about one out of six already-retired people have any private pension. The others depend mostly on social security, plus occasional part-time work and help from relatives.. In the future, more retiring workers will have pensions to supple­ ment social security. However, for at least another generation, this will not be the case for most. In addition to working out a retirement budget, there are certain key financial decisions which should be made. Their timing can affect your taxes, how much extra income you will have, and even your expenses. Some of the most vital decisions involve the following: • Your House. If you sell your house before you reach 65, you may have to pay more tax on the gain in value than if you close the deal after 65. • E Bonds; Other Savings. If you expect to cash in E bonds or sell mutual-fund shares or other securities on which you have gains, you can usually save taxes here, too, by waiting until after 65. If you are buying E bonds for retirement, buy smaller denomina­ tions—for example, two $50-bonds instead of a $100-one. In this way you won't have to cash a large bond to get a relatively small amount of cash. (This suggestion can be useful to younger families too, especially since they have to pay tax on the increase in value of their bonds.) • Retirement Savings. The form in which you want to keep your savings after retirement may also be different. E bonds will be less useful than five percent savings accounts as a place to keep your sav­ ings. You will no longer need the tax-postponable feature of the E bonds, which is useful to younger families, because you probably will not have to pay much—if anything—in income taxes following your retirement. If you have some of your savings in mutual-fund shares or stocks, those paying higher immediate income are more useful now than those paying lower dividends but offering better prospects for capital growth. • Your Life Insurance. You also must decide what to do about your life insurance. If you have a whole-life or endowment policy on which you have been paying for many years, it probably has a fairly large cash-surrender value. When you are ready to retire, you prob­ ably will need income more than your heirs will need insurance pro­ tection. If this is so, you usually can convert this cash value into an annuity which will pay you an income each month. If you also arrange for survivor payments—or buy a separate annuity for your wife—this income will take the place of at least part of the insurance as protec­ tion for her if she survives you. Converting the cash value of your insurance to an annuity or other income-producing investment will also reduce your living expenses by ending further payment of premiums. If you do have an endowment policy, consult the insurance com­ pany about the tax effects of the optional ways of taking the proceeds. If you convert to an annuity before, or within 60 days after the policy matures, you may be able to escape some or all of the tax on the difference between what you put in and what you get back. • Medical Needs. Some medical care you may wish to postpone until your Medicare coverage starts—if such care is postponable with­ out harm to you. But some needs not covered by Medicare—such as dental work, eyeglasses and hearing aids—may give you a tax deduc­ tion if paid before age 65. The deductibility of such expenses may be of less use to you after 65. • If Others Will Help You. If your grown children or other close relatives will help support you in retirement, make sure you and they know all the dependency rules. Sometimes taxpayers lose a potential exemption because they slip up on some point, such as not counting all their contributions, including the value of the dependent's room in the taxpayer's house. The most important rule is that the taxpayer—or taxpayers, if more than one contributes—must provide more than half the support of the dependent. Also, the dependent must not have $600 or more of "taxable" income of his own. Remember that social security, railroad retirement, VA payments and similar income are not taxable as income. Even if the taxpayer cannot claim you as a dependent because you have $600 or more of taxable income, he still may be able to include your medical expenses in his medical deduction, if he does pay these expenses and does contribute more than half your annual support. �,n^. • January 3, 1969 ONE VOYAGING—ONE MAN sailing the high seas in a small, frail craft—has become an in­ creasingly popular sport in recent years, and despite the dangers involved it continues to exercise a fascina­ tion over these adventurous souls who feel impelled to challenge the seas and elements. Although most men who took up this challenge in the past were master mariners, their ranks have been joined by amateurs—and one of these, Cleveland copyreader Robert Manry, sailed five years ago in what was probably the smallest craft to ever successfully cross the Atlantic. In the personal account of his crossing in an 11-foot sailboat from Falmouth, Massachu.setts to Falmouth, England, Manry gives perhaps the most novel description of what constitutes a lone voyage. "A voyage made by a .solitary person is sometimes called a singlehanded voyage or solo voyage," he wrote, "but neither of these terms gives proper credit to the most important factor in any voyage, the boat." The boat is indeed important. Lone voyagers have dis­ covered—sometimes to their surprise—that small craft fare better in rough seas and storms than larger ones which are more difficult to maneuver, and are more likely to be broken up by pounding waves. "Far from being a solo," Manry continues, "a oneman voyage is a kind of maritime duet in which the boat plays the melody and its skipper plays the harmonic counterpart. The performances of the boat and the skipper are both important, undeniably, but if it comes to making a choice between the two the decision must be in favor of the boat. For there have been a few honest-to-goodness solo voyages, and these have been made by boats, not men." Manry is referring here to solo voyages made by derelict vessels—some of which drifted, unmanned, for thousands of miles without sustaining the slightest bit of damage. The past 15 years have witnessed nearly a dozen ocean crossings by lone voyagers. They have become so com, monplace that Mariner Alan Villiers, who himself sailed a replica of the Mayflower across the Atlantic ten years ago, speaks cynically of "a radio-sick populace clamouring to be told about them." In addition to Manry's trip across the Atlantic in his II-foot Tinkerbelle, Alec Rose, a grocer, has crossed the same ocean in a 36-foot yacht; William Willis—since lost at sea— crossed the Pacific twice on a sail-propelled raft; and Sir Francis Chichester has circumnavigated the world alone in his yacht Gypsy Moth. Although men were undoubtedly making lone voyages thousands of years before him, the first recorded lone ocean crossing was made 75 years ago by a master mariner in a 37-foot sloop—and five years later another master mariner sailed alone around the world in an even smaller craft—a converted Indian dugout fitted with sails. Captain Joshua Slocum, a Nova Scotian who had been "born in the breezes" and "studied the sea as per­ haps few men have studied, neglecting all else," had sailed since the age of 10 and survived a long career at sea as a sailing-ship master before he was to undertake his last great adventure. In 1890, at age 55, Slocum found himself without a ship, having lost a bark that he commanded off the coast of Brazil. After returning to Boston to work in a shipyard, he was given—as a practical joke—an anti­ quated little sloop, the Spray which had been lying idle for seven years on a New Bedford shore. Measuring a little less than 37 feet by 14 and-one-half feet, the Spray vvas completely rebuilt and outfitted by Slocum during the next two years. As work progressed, an idea began taking root in Slocum's mind. He started asking himself—at first facetiously, then seriously—why not sail the Spray singlehandedly around the world? Following trial runs to make certain that the Spray was seaworthy, and the addition of a few innovations of his own—including a lifeboat made from a dory cut in half with one end boarded up—Slocum decided the moment had arrived to embark on his solo voyage. On July I, 1895, complete with newspaper interviews and a gala sendoff by well-wishers, Slocum, who in all his years of seafaring had never learned to swim, set sail from New Bedford on a three-year journey that was to take him to every corner of the globe. His experiences on this trip included an encounter with pirates in the Mediterranean, raids on his ship by na­ L SEAFARERS LOG tives in the South Pacific, a celebrities welcome in sev­ eral of the world's seaports, the offer of a girl from the Azores to accompany him on the rest of his voyage (which he refused), and a near-collision with a whale. Slocum was the first to experience what has happened to many later lone voyagers—imagining that there is someone else on board, hallucinations so real that the lone voyagers actually carries on conversations with the imaginary passenger. At one point during his transAtlantic crossing many decades later, Manry thought he had a grey-bearded hitchhiker who wanted to be dropped off at an equally imaginary island. Slocum's imaginary hitchhiker was straight out of the history books. This was early in his voyage, shortly after he had left the Azores, the first leg of his journey. While eating island fruit and white cheese that the American Consul in the Azores had given him, Slocum was suddenly seized with such painful cramps that he could barely move—and at that very moment the wind took on gale proportions, forcing him to adjust his sails and lash the helm. Finishing this, he crawled to his cabin where he fell to the floor in a faint. The l3l/2-foot sloop Tinkerbelle in which Robert Manry, a Cleveland newspaperman, made trans-Atlantic cross­ ing to Falmouth, England, in 1965, gets final inspection from owner at suburban home. Trip took 78 days. . Page Nine ing it around the world. He, too, wrote a bodk about his voyage adventures, but the idea of lone navigating still didn't draw others to sea in small craft for some time afterward. Then, in 1921, an old carpenter, Harry Pidgeon, began a three-year voyage around the world in a 34-foot sloop, the Islander. Successfully completing this lone voyage, he continued to make solo trips for the next 20 years until the age of 70. Pidgeon was the first of these lone voyagers to use the newly-opened Panama Canal. He was soon joined by a French tennis champion, Alain Gerbault, who sailed his yacht Firecrest around the world singlehandedly. By this time the equipment on yachts had been so improved that it became possible, as Villiers puts it, for "most anyone to 'have a go.' " This equipment in­ cludes radios that keep the lone voyagers in constant communication with civilization, special lifesaving de­ vices, and other modern conveniences that have taken some of the earlier romance out of solo voyaging. Nevertheless, lone voyagers still occasionally disap­ pear—William Willis, the "Old Man of the Sea," was lost last September. A few pieces of wreckage from his 11 Vi -foot sloop, the Little One, found by the Russians in the Atlantic, were the only trace found. And Robert Manry, in his 11-foot Tinkerbelle, was twice washed overboard during his voyage, saved only by a lifeline tied around his waist. The most recent of the returning lone voyagers was Alan Eddy, a Scarsdale, New York mariner who left Catskill, N. Y., in 1965 in a 30-foot fiberglass sailboat, the Apogee, and logged 36,000 miles in the succeeding three years, going first to Marblehead, Massachusetts, then to the Virgin Islands and the Grenadines before passing through the Panama Canal and continuing on to the Fiji Islands. Returning to New York last September after rounding the Cape of Good Hope, Eddy's voyage might have gone virtually unnoticed had he not picked up a passenger on the last leg of his journey, a woman photographer who accompanied him to the West Indies. The first man to sail around the world in a fibreglass sailboat, Eddy had an experience in the Pacific Ocean which is perhaps unique among lone voyagers—his vessel was attacked by a school of whales, an attack that broke loose the cabin flooring and left Eddy with a severe case of the shakes which was not improved by a later severe tropical storm off the coast of New Zealand which sank one other vessel and left three more dis­ masted. While taking note that circumnavigating yachts are now ". . . commonplace. . . On almost any call at Pa­ peete, Tahiti, one will see at least a dozen alongside there, most of them sailing round the world," Villiers acknowledges that "a single-bander is still something of a rarity. . . After all, such mariners inevitably offer them­ selves as hostages to fortune. . ." Six months ago there was a non-stop around-the-world race by lone voyagers by way of the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Horn. Although Villiers wished them well, he emphasized that ". . . for my part, they can have it." Later regaining consciousness, he became aware of the ship's plunging and tossing in the stormy seas. Making his way to the deck, Slocum then imagined he saw a man at the helm. "I have come to do you no harm," the spectral figure said to Slocum. "I am one of Columbus' crew. In fact I am the pilot of the Pinta. Lie quiet Captain. I will guide your ship tonight." Raving, Slocum asked the appartition to remain un­ til the next day, shouting "But just give her sail!" The figure then advised Slocum: "You did wrong. Captain to mix cheese with plums. White cheese is never safe unless you know whence it comes." What are the feelings and impressions of lone voy­ agers after they have been alone at sea with absolutely no other company than their own thoughts and imagi­ nations? In the account of his voyage, Slocum mentioned an initial feeling of overpowering solitude which lasted about a week, only to disappear and never recur throughout the remainder of his travels. "During these days a feeling of awe crept over me," he wrote. "My memory worked with startling power. The ominous, the insignificant, the great, the small, the wonderful, the commonplace—rail appeared before my mental vision in magical succession. Pages of my history were recalled which had been so long forgotten that they seemed to belong to a previous existence. I heard all the voices of the past laughing, crying, telling what I had heard them tell in many corners of the earth." When Slocum returned from his three-year voyage in 1898, he wrote a book about his exploits which was quite popular at the time, but no one was eager to du­ plicate his feat—quite possibly because a few years later he tried to duplicate it himself and disappeared without a trace. However, in 1901 another master mariner. Captain I. C. Voss, found a derelict Indian dugout on a Van­ Gipsy Moth IV, famous ketch in which Sir Francis Chi­ couver beach which he christened the Tilikum. He chester, shown at her bow, made his round-the-world solo fitted it out with sails and spent the next three years sail­ voyage, setting out from the Port of Plymouth, England. �Page Ten January 3, 1969 SEAFARERS LOC Presidential Emergency Rail Board Public Welfare Rule Reform Bids Talks Resume on Train Crews Wins Full ATL-CIO Backing WASHINGTON—three-member presidential emergency board recently summoned the man­ agement of three railroads and the Railroad Trainmen to "immediately resume negotiations" on disputes involving train-crew sizes. In a report to President John­ son, the l^ard said that it found ment is reached and the railroads They asked for an "unfettered" cannot issue threatened new rules. right to determined crew sizes, "no reason" why the issue The disputes go hack to 1960 that is without bargaining. couldn't be settled by "conscien­ when BRT first served notices on The board termed as "unreal­ tious" bargaining "as has been railroads calling for a minimum istic" the railroads' request for a done in the greater part of this "safe" crew of not less than two freehand to set crew sizes, noting industry." trainmen in addition to the con­ that the earlier arbitration board's Upon receiving the report, ductor on all trains. findings — "that the employees Johnson also appealed to both After a two-year compulsory have a legitimate bargaining in­ sides to use "every effort to re­ arbitration award on train crews terest in this question"—are still solve their differences through the expired in 1966, the notices were valid. free process of collective bargain­ upheld in litigation that went all As for conflicting claims of ing." the way to the U.S. Supreme what is a safe and efficient crew, Court. the board said that "evaluation" Disputes Aired Since then the BRT has reached of these factors "is a matter for The hoard, appointed upon the agreement on crews—some threejoint consideration by the bargain­ recommendation of the National men and some two-men — with ers on the properties." Mediation Board, held 10 days of more than 70 railroads. But it has During the hearings, there also hearings into disputes involving been unable to reach agreement were charges by the BRT that the BRT and the Louisville and Nashville, the Belt Railway of with L&N, Belt and IC and sev­ railroads management had illegal­ ly met with individual workers, Chicago and the Illinois Central. eral other carriers. Union witnesses charged before without notice to the union, to Appointment of the hoard ended a one-day strike on the the hoard that the three carriers offer pay increases if the men L&N and a three-month walkout have "refused to bargain in good would abandon the crew-size issue. The board made it clear that on the Belt. It also covered the faith." It urged the hoard to call union's dispute on IC even though for resumed bargaining, either "negotiations on the crew issue, there was no strike on that line. with or without a suggested pat­ now present by virtue of the notices already filed, will be better Under the terms of the Railway tern for settlement. Labor Act both sides must keep The railroad managements, on served by laying aside of this the "status quo" until Jan. 13, the other hand, contended that money issue." which means the union cannot two-men crews were adequate for BRT President Charles Luna strike before then if no settle­ safety and efficient operations. said the report "reaffirms the po­ sition we have held all along. We are ready to negotiate at any time rnd always have been." Right Wing Begs Faithful: 'Eat More Scah Crapes' KANSAS CITY~The American Farm Bureau Federation, the National Right to Work Committee and the John Birch Society have called on their members to eat all the California grapes they can stuff down. ^ At the convention of the Farm The goal is to break the AFL- Bureau here, President Charles B. CIO United Farm Workers Or­ Shuman called for a counterganizing Committee, whose na­ boycott of food stores which have tional boycott of struck Califor­ boycott of food stores which nia table grapes has the solid have stopped carrying California support of the trade union move­ grapes. ment and the endorsement of "Buy and eat grapes and have leading church groups. some on your table for Christ­ mas," Shuman urged delegates. The pitch to the conservative big farmers' establishment was SEAFARERS^LOG that organization of grape work­ ers in California would spread to Jan. 3. 1969 • Vol. XXXI, No. I farm workers elsewhere. Official Publication of the Posters in the convention hall Seafarers International Union of North America, warned, "Grapes today-^bread to­ Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes morrow." The head of the Cali­ and Inland Waters District, fornia Farm Bureau reported on AFL-CIO the "almost traumatic experience" Executive Board PAur, HALL, President of union organizing and passed CAL TANNER EARL SHEPARD out baskets of grapes to the dele­ Exec. Viee-Pret. Vice-President gates. AL KERR LINDSEY WULIAHS Sec.-Treae. Vice-President Local chapters of the John AL TANNER ROBERT MATTHEWS Birch Society have held "counterVice-President Vice-President picketing" demonstrations to try Director of Publications to nullify protests against the sale MIKE POLLACK of California grapes. Editor HARRY WITTSCHBN And the National Right to Work ilssistant Editors WILL KARP Committee has a leaflet it is pass­ PETER WEISS ing out which terms the grape BILL MOORE boycott a weapon to bring about Staff Photographer ANTHONY ANSALDI "compulsory unionism." It says grape pickers are really Pikllihsd kIwMkly at SIO Rksds lilind Avenis H.E., Wuklniton, D. C. 20018 ky tks Stafarwell off and are covered by "more •n Intarnatlanal Union, Atlantic, Gait, Lakat protective laws than farm workers and Inland Watin Dlitrlit, AFL-CIO, £75 Faartk Avanaa, Brooklyn, H.V. 11232. Tal. in any other state." NVMlntk 9-£600. Saeand clan pactaia paM at Waihlnitani, D. C. What the "work" committee POSTMASTER'S ATTENTION: Fann 3579 doesn't mention is that the farm aardt akanid ka sent ts Sasfarcri Intcmatianal Bales, Atlantia, Gall, Ukaa and Inland workers aren't covered by a law WRtari DIftrlct, AFL-CIO, £75 Faartk AcanM, •naklyn, N.V. 11232. giving them the right to union or­ ganization and collective bargain­ ing. WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO has given its "enthusiastic en­ dorsement" to public welfare reforms which the Department of Health, Education and Welfare predicts will bring greater efficien-.y, economy and dignity to ^ ments have been unjustly reduced progtams to help the needy. or terminated. Payments would v., deration President George continue while the claim was be­ Meaiiy wrote HEW Secretary Wil­ ing adjudicated. bur j. Cohen that the new regula­ Cohen announced the proposed tions his department has proposed changes Nov. 20, with a 30-day would make "more humane a sys­ period for comments by interested tem which has in many ways been parties. If finally approved, the gea^'ed to punishing the most dis­ new procedures would be binding advantaged in our country." on states after July 1, 1969. The The chief change would be to bulk of the money for the pro­ require states to rely on first-hand grams—to help needy children, the information obtained from appli­ aged and the disabled—comes cants in determining whether they from the federal government. are eligible for public assistance. In his announcement, Cohen There would be controls and noted that several states already checks to guard against abuse. But use the simplified declaration sys­ the intent is to end the "snooping" tem for determining eligibility and type of home investigation which spot checks have found that abuses has placed a stigma on the needy are no higher—and often lower— and helpless. than in states which rely on home "Besides offering a measure of investigations. dignity and self-respect to those Caseworkers now spend 70 to who must turn to public assist­ 95 percent of their time determin­ ance," Meany stressed, "the new ing who is eligible for assistance procedures will release many pro­ pavments, the HEW noted. The fessional people to do what they time, the announcement suggested, have been trained to do—that is, could better be spent "helping to offer rehabilitation and other so­ people solve problems and become cial services to people who badly more self-reliant and self-supportneed them." ing. Meany as in line with a policy Meany noted that the indigni­ resolution adopted by the last ties to which welfare recipients AFL-CIO convention would make are subjected too often serve to legal help available to welfare discourage people in need from recipients who believe their pay­ obtaining help. December 13 to December 26, 1968 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTJSKED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups All Port ' 1 Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle ;.. Totals Class A Class B 7 0 68 43 8 5 43 13 7 11 10 11 9 6 20 23 33 30 21 27 17 16 36 60 21 16 300 261 Class A Class B Class C 9 3 1 19 30 15 6 3 1 16 4 4 8 12 4 7 7 5 0 1 2 16 20 4 23 22 3 19 14 7 13 19 13 38 60 27 9 17 13 191 206 97 REGISTERED on BEACH Class A Class B 10 4 98 141 13 20 106 48 37 15 19 2^ 16 20 65 37 76 118 101 80 39 0 15 35 7 37 453 728 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Port Class A Class B Boston 5 4 New York 55 55 Philadelphia 4 7 Baltimore 28 23 Norfolk 6 14 Jacksonville . 6 13 Tampa 3 4 Mobile 17 16 New Orleans 35 38 Houston 19 23 Wilmington 10 10 San Francisco ... 40 38 6 Seattle 19 Totals 234 264 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 3 1 3 16 26 13 9 0 5 11 4 5 9 12 5 3 9 7 0 1 1 12 17 5 6 15 25 13 23 13 8 8 12 31 38 36 8 16 18 123 192 120 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groui Port Boston •. York ..«•••• Philadelphia ..... BfiLltimore ..••••• Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans ..... Houstoi. Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle Totals Class A Class B 4 3 , 36 23 8 3 22 11 4 5 13 4 4 1 12 13 35 19 12 17 12 4 29 56 16 2 207 161 Class A Class I1 Class C 1 1 2 21 16 13 2 4 2 6 6 5 4 8 7 2 9 5 0 1 0 18 11 6 15 18 11 12 IZ 2 9 5 7 27 47 29 10 2 4 • 127 189 97 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 2 1 105 95 3 14 100 56 17 12 14 11 14 11 26 40 104 87 70 85 1 12 17 32 33 8 448 522 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 3 3 44 107 18 7 82 46 13 22 10 13 6 21 49 23 42 120 38 82 0 21 27 33 3 35 262 606 �January 3, 1969 SEAFARERS Labor Department Briefing Secretary of Labor Willard Wirtz, right, meets with George P. Shultz, the man who will succeed him in the incoming Nixon Administra­ tion. Wirtz referred to Shultz as "an old and cherished friend." Patrolmen Join With Clerks In Latest Rail Union Merger WASHINGTON—The Railway Patrolmen have completed a merger that brought the union into the Railway Clerks as an au­ tonomous section of BRC's Allied Services Division. Under the merger, effective Like Ryan, Dennis emphasized January 1, the Patrolmen will that "unions in the transportation be in seven locals of exclusive industry need merger. Our mem­ membership within the division. bers are calling for it all over the The union has about 2,000 mem­ United States and Canada. bers in 52 locals holding 65 con­ "The merger trend is clearly at tracts with U.S. railroads. hand in railway labor, and our The Patrolmen's convention in union expects to play a major role Portland, Ore., in October ap­ in developing a situation in which proved the merger plan and in­ there are fewer, but better unions structed its executive board to to represent the needs of the em­ work out details to effectuate the ployees," he concluded. merger. BRC President C. L. Dennis and Patrolmen's President Wil­ liam J. Ryan announced here that the board completed this process in meetings held in Chicago De­ cember 5 and 6. Details of the merger were negotiated by the board in confer­ ences with L. E. Dennis, BRC's ANCHORAGE, Alaska—The­ administrative coordinator and odore F. Stevens, a Republican, W. J. Donlon, the union's gen­ was appointed last week to fill eral counsel. the vacant United States Senate Under the merger agreement, seat created by the death of Ryan became a vice president in the BRC division. The Patrol­ Alaska's Democratic senior Sen­ men's Secretary-Treasurer L. ator, E. L. (Bob) Bartlett. The appointment was made by Powell, is now a member of the Republican Governor Walter J. division's board of trustees. Hickel, who, as President-elect Increased Effectiveness Nixon's appointee choice for Sec­ In announcing the merger, retary of the Interior, is expected Ryan said: "We are very happy to take over that post this month. with the negotiated agreement, Stevens, a 45-year-old lawyer which brings our members into a who has been majority leader of large and effective union." the Alaska House of Representa­ Stressing that the need for tives, will serve until 1970, when mergers among transportation a special election must be held unions has been apparent for to fill out the term which runs to many years, he added that he was- 1972, Following the death of Bart­ "proud that the Railway Patrol­ lett on December 11, Hickel had men have taken this forward step" 30 days in which to name a suc­ with the Railway Clerks. cessor. William A. Egan, a Dem­ In welcoming the Patrolmen ocrat, who was first Governor of into the Railway Clerks, Dennis the new state and a leader in the said he was certain that the fight for statehood, has been re-_ union's members will find their garded as a leading candidate for new union "hospitable and bene­ the Senate. He was defeated by ficial." Hickel in his bid for a third term A very important point in the as Governor by a narrow margin merger plan, he explained, is "that in 1966. the existing craft and class lines Hickel selwted Stevens from a for Patrolmen will be continued, list of 10 names submitted for and there will be maintenance of his consideration by the Repub­ separate agreements." lican State Central Committee. There also will be maintenance Stevens was the unsuccessful Re­ of separate seniority, promotion publican nominee for the Senate rights, bargaining rights and re­ in 1962 when he lost to Senator sponsibilities, jurisdiction rights Ernest Gruening by more than and craft and class determinations, 10,000 votes. Gruening was edged Dennis added. out for the Democratic nomina­ He expres.sed ijope that the tion this past election by Mike merger "will demonstrate that Gravel, who went on to win the large and small unions can join seat. The 1970 campaign for the together on an equitable and Bartlett seat is expected to begin workable basis." shortly. GOP'er Named To Senate Seat Of E. L. Bartlett Page Eleven LOC Comprehensive Health Plan Systems Seen Vital For Needed Medhal Care WASHINGTON—Comprehensive health care systems—incorporating communtiy, area, state and regional facilities—are needed to meet the nation's medical needs. This is the major conclusion of the National Advisory Commission on Health Facilities as it recom­ mended in its report to the PresIt also noted the gains brought The coninilssioii defined com­ dent: prehensive health care as the sys­ through medicare and medicaid "The nation must now con­ tem that takes in: health education, and other progressive health legis­ centrate upon organizing health personal preventive services, diag­ lation in the last five years. facilities and other health resourc­ nostic and theraf>eutic services "In the next two decades, na­ es into effective, efficient and eco­ and rehabilitation of patients. tional health policy as expressed nomical community systems of Prepaid medical health plans through federal legislation and ad­ comprehensive health care for all." must be further developed in or­ ministration must foster local abili­ • America's health care systems der to provide all people with ty to deliver comprehensive health should combine private and public equal access to the improved care to all—an accepted national responsibility, the commission re­ health care, the report said. These goal," the commission stressed. port to President Johnson said. plans include private health insur­ The blue ribbon membership of ance, group prepayment, govern­ the commission includes AFL-CIO ment welfare supp>ort, in addition Vice President David Sullivan, to medicare and medicaid. president of the Service Employ­ The nation must be prepared to ees. finance comprehensive health serv­ Commission Chairman Bois- ices adequately, the commission feuillet Jones said that "existing stressed, to ensure the continued fragmented delivery systems must operation of the systems and for DULUTH—Imports of general be made whole through full co­ the development of new compo­ cargo through the Lake Superior ordination of resources and serv­ nents in tile systems. Port of Duluth-Superior reached ices at the local level." Funding is Vital 60,621 tons during the 1968 sea­ Although facilities and systems will vary according to capacities All available sources of funds son, the Port Authority of Duluth and needs, the cuinmission recom­ must be tapped to support the announced, setting a record for mended the following guidelines: health services. These include gov­ the third successive year. At the same time, exports han­ • Systems should be organized ernmental, public and private ex­ dled through the Port were 117,to assure appropriate points of penditures'. entry into and continuity of health Federal grants and direct loans 930 tons, a volume which reached services. are a necessary means of building the third highest level in the 10 • Every citizen should have new facilities and for the expan­ years of St. Lawrence Seaway ready access to quality health care. sion or modernization of existing operation. Total import-export volume • States, regions, local commu­ facilities. nities and all health institutions The report noted that federal reached a peak of 2,848,340 tons .should carry out continuous plan­ grants for' construction have at­ for the season—including the bulk ning. tracted money from local sources, and general categories. Although • There should be community often raised through fund drives higher than 1967, it was slightly responsibility, with both the users or community bond issues and below the 10-year average. and the providers of health care do not require repayment from The shipment of bulk liquids participating in decisions. patient revenues. from the port's Public Marine • All levels of health care The commission pointed to the Terminal tank farm reached only should be interdependent. gains made in the last 21 years in 30,635 tons, however — a drop Emphasis must be to the orga­ health care facilities and services from 34,785 tons last year. Scrap nization of ambulatory care for through the federal Hill-Burton iron exports rose from 45,495 the individual and his family. program, which has "vastly in­ tons to 71,545 tons. Jones pointed out, with co-ordi­ creased the availability of hospi­ In grain exports, counting di­ nated professional direction tals, nursing homes, diagnostic and rect shipments as well as those through the full spectrum of com­ treatment centers, public health handled via Canadian ports, a prehensive health services. centers, rehabilitation facilities." total of 2,550,478 tons went out. Port of Daluth Hits New Record In Cargo Imports The Wyoming Is Launched in New Orleans The SlU Pacific District-contracfed Wyoming was launched recently at the Avondale Shipyard in New Orleans. The ship was the fourth in a series of five cargo ships built by the yard for States Steamship Company. The vessels are the largest ever built in Louisiana and the biggest launched in the Mississippi river. Other ships in the series of S79-foot vessels were the Colorado, Montana and Idaho. �•'li Jannuy 3, 1969 SEAFARERS LOG Page Twelve Cargo Giveaway Seen Bad Trend The Northwestern Victory (Victory Carriers) paid-off in New York recently, ship's delegate Butch Wright reported. Crew members aboard the vessel included such SIU oldtimers as G. Doty, oiler, John Abraham, Henry Gock and Charles Swain of the deck department. Wright said that he ran into his old buddy Swain in f of this vessel should be sold to ley crew received a vote of thanks Norfolk and they decided to another ship, for the original cost, for the fine work they have turned sail together on the same ship so that fresh films may be pur­ m. for the voyage to Korea and Tai­ chased. After calling at Rio, the wan. Brother Wright reported that .ship is heading for a late January "with nine new pay-off in New Orleans. Troy Savage, steward on the men in all three departments, the Kyska (Waterman) reports that he oldtimers lost no has a top-notch time in giving Meeting Secretary Robert Spen­ galley crew as the them a helping cer reported from the Cosmos vessel departs hand in becom­ Mariner (Cosmos New York for a ing good practical long voyage to the Navigation) that seamen." Gock ship's delegate Far East. Chief reported that he Swain Cook Jay Stede W. M. White is retiring after and baker Law­ talked to the chief 25 years with the Union. A few rence Smith are engineer about inhours disputed overtime was re­ number one, stalling a water while Joseph ported in the engine department, fountain in the but there were no beefs or logs. port passageway. Riclmrd, third cook, can always be After receiving a vote of thanks Tbommen An order has been counted on to turn-out excellent for a job well done, Wright told placed for the chow. "I am sure we will have a his fellow Seafarers that he's head­ fountain which will 6e installed as fine trip," Brother Savage wrote, ing for the Northwest Mountains soon as possible. Spencer said. with these men on hand to keep and a bit of hunting and fishing Jack Thommen, meeting chair­ the men well-fed. The Kyska will prior to grabbing a ship for the man, reported that a discussion call on Massawa and Assab in Far East. He has his eye on an was held in regard to an arrival Ethiopia, Djibouti in the French 800 pound grizzly bear. pool for the purchase of movies. territories of the Afars and Issas, A total of $225 is needed to pay for the ten films needed, Thom­ Khurramshahr, Iran and Karachi, men wrote. Seafarers have been West Pakistan. A discussion was held on an asked to be particularly careful arrival pool which would boost when using the swimming pool the ship's fund of on board because accidents can Seafarers on the YeUowstone the San Juan (Sea- happen. The ship is expected to (Oriental Exporter) extended a Land) in order to pay-off in San Francisco. "vote of thanks buy extra movies, to the steward and Meeting Chaircooks for putting man Thomas out a very good Markham report­ Seafarers will liave an extra Thanksgiving din­ ed. Ship's dele­ treat with their movies aboard the ner," Meeting gate James SiniI Oakland (SeaChairman Maxi­ J Land), according Markham explain^ the mo Bugawan new disability re­ to Meeting Chair­ wrote. Ship's dele­ port forms which are to be sent M. £. Sanman DeLappe gate James W. to the welfare department when 'i chez. "Pop corn Simmons reported necessary. A repair list will be and an electric made and the Union will be con­ corn popper are that two men paid-off in Hawaii. tacted for new library books, available," Broth­ No beefs or disputed overtime. F. A. Olson, meeting secretary, er Sanchez wrote. Brother Simmons said. A discus­ reported. No beefs or disput^ Masters They should help sion was held about keeping na­ overtime were reported. The ship make tfie trip to tives from entering rooms and is heading for San Francisco and Vietnam and Japan more enjoy­ passageways during visits to In­ a pay-off after calling at Subic able. The pay-off is scheduled for dian ports. A motion was made by Bay, Yokohama and Seattle. A Oakland. An arrival pool has been W. A. DeLappe and seconded by vote of thanks was given to for­ set-up to purchase extra movies James Moran, that Headquarters mer ship's delegate T. E. Mark- according to Meeting Secretary should send copies of the new pen­ ham for the fine job he did. "Hie R. O. Masters. After spending sion and welfare plan to all SIUsteward department has turned $150 for the movies, the pool will contracted vessels. In a fine performance, the crew have $10 left. Shipboard pools agreed. have produced a $50 winner with A Good Catch $25 to the alternate winners. Mas­ ters writes. Since the minutes of the previous meeting were mis­ James Tucker, ship's delegate laid and could not be found, they on the Del Mar (Delta) wrote that were rewritten by William BOger the ship's fund and C. Bogusld, chairman dnd currently totals secretary respectively of the last $31. Most of the meeting, to complete the record. beefs taken up with the patrol­ — man have already been settled, he Meeting Chairman J. J. Connors reported. A new jeports from the Cities Service tube for the movie Baltimore (Cities Chafin projector has been Service) that the purchased and ship's fund now the crew has rented fifteen mov­ totals $11.50 and ies for the current trip. Darrell will be left in the Chafin, meeting secretary, re­ care of the chief ported that Brother Tucker re­ mate for the next ceived a vote of thanks for a job crew. John Hall, well done. Juan Cruz, oiler, was engine delegate, elected new ship's delegate. A Hall reports that there motion was made by Jean Latapie is some disputed that those Seafarers who "wish to overtime in hie department as the see the movies should donate $10 ship heads for Baytown, Texas. to the movie fund." The motion Connors is ship's delegate, E. Steward utility Jacob Weigel was passed unanimously. Another CConnell represents the deck de­ proudly displays a butterfly flsh motion passed was that nineteen partment, and William Magruder, he caught during trip to Persian movies now owned by the crew the steward department. The gal- Gulf aboard Monticello Victory. <1> To the Editor: A story in the last issue of the LOG which reported that the Acting Maritime Adminis­ trator, James W. Gulick, had issued clearance for more for­ eign-flag ships—in this case, those of Venezuela—to cany U. S. cargoes is just one more evidence of a long-disturbing trend. The excuse given is always the same—there aren't enough U. S.-flag ships to do the job. This might be understandable if we were a small nation, with no merchant fleet to speak of. Maybe that's what those in the Federal government who could correct the deplorable state of the U. S.-flag fleet would have us become. If that is so, it's a crying shame. The people in high places must realize that you can't have it both ways. If this great coun­ try of ours, which is tops in so many ways, is to be regarded by those responsible for our mari­ time posture as having a fleet which is too small to carry its full share of available U. S. cargoes, it is high time such responsibility is placed in the hands of maritime-oriented offi­ cials who can call for, and get, shipbuilding program in this country which will provide us with the fleet we need. Appointed bureaucrats bnve been sitting on their hands for far too long when it comes to the rebuilding of the American merchant marine. And all the while the government continues to lament the sad state of our trade balance deficit which sees more money going out of the country than there is coming in. This despite recognition by con­ gressmen and members of mari­ time labor and management of the fact that if there were more U. S. ships to carry cargoes to and from foreign ports the trade deficit could be virtually erased. When will the right hand and the left hand come together? What we need, it seems to me, is an Administration which gives needed priorities to build­ ing a fully competitive U. S. cargo and tanker fleet and really does something about seeing to it that the construction is accomplit-hed. Come January, maybe this will happen. It certainly makes good sound sense economically. It makes good sense politically. And it's absolutely necessary for our in­ dustry if maritime is to continue making the vital contributions all around. Sincovly, Jeny Matfeo Revision Urged On 50-50 Cargoes To the Editor: A new move to overhaul the 50-50 cargo preference law has been called for and I for one, hope it is the beginning of a new era for the merchant ma­ rine in this country. The 50-50 law is supposed to guarantee a basic minimunl of foreign aid cargoes for U. S. shipping, but the Government seems to feel all they have to do is reach the 50 percent mini­ mum and that's that. To those who persist in think­ ing that the need for a strong merchant fleet is no longer im­ portant, I'd say look how crowded the airlanes are getting. There is plenty of room on the oceans and the United States should do everything possible to maintain its fair share of trade by sea. Other nations do and are profiting handsomely as a result of their sound maritime policies. Also, it must be remembered that a healthy maritime industry provides jobs not only for Sea­ farers but for many thousands of workers in related fields as well. This is no small step toward building the strong econ­ omy with full employment which the trade union move­ ment is striving for. It was a step in the right direction when Representative James J. Howard (D-N. J.) said he would introduce legislation in the 91st Congress that would guarantee the movement of all foreign-aid cargo on U. S. ships whenever they are available. However, the building of enough new ships is a needed first step to insure that U. S.flag vessels are available wlien needed. This can only be done with the cooperation of govern­ ment. During the election cam­ paign, both parties promised to work toward rehabilitation of the merchant marine. Now that the Republicans are in office, it is their campaign promises which must be remembered and fulfilled. Sincerely, John Coleman LOG Reader Raps Growers, Stevens To the Editon In issue after issue of the LOG is the continuing story of the grape workers—still out, still struggling for decency, for elementary rights that we have won so long ago that many of us hardly ever think about it any more. Also there is the case of the giant textile company, J. P. Stevens, caught flatfooted time and time again with its hand in the anti-labor till by the NLRB. Yet—despite labor board deci­ sions and court decisions—^with lengthy appeals and what not, it takes years to settle a case and secure the rights of em­ ployees. In the meantime, those who would destroy organized labor give it to the worker in the neck again—and again. To anyone who might tell us unions are too strong, that they run the country, and so on, it's up to all of us to tell him back he's "full of the anti-labor non­ sense these constant violators of worker's rights run off their propaganda machines. And that ain't no sweet grapes! Stocerdy, Steve �January 3, 1969 FINAL DEPARTURES Carl Olson, 76: Brother Olson died July 19, in Veteran's Admin­ istration Hospital, Minneapolis. A resident of that city, he was a na­ tive of Iowa. He sailed as chief cook and joined the SIU in 1948 in the Port of New York. Sea­ farer Olson's last ship was the John C. At the time of death, he was collecting his SIU pension. Brother Olson served in the Navy from 1917 to 1919 and again from 1926 to 1942. He is sur­ vived by a sister, Mrs. Lillian Hutson, of Aparta, Wisconsin. Burial services were held in Na­ tional Cemetery, Fort Snelling, Minn. <|> Clifford Cowell, 43: Accidental drowning claimed the life of Brother Cowell on November 7, 1968, following an accident in Chesapeake Bay. A member of the deck department, he joined the Un­ ion in the Port of Norfolk. He made his home in Portsmouth, Virginia. Brother Cowell was employed by the R. K. Davis Co. During World War II he had served in the Navy. The Seafarer was a native of Mount Vernon, N. Y. He is sur­ vived by his widow, Shirley. Burial services were held in Olive Branch Ceimetery, Portsmouth. Page Thirteen SEAFARERS L6C Great Lakes. Surviving is his wid­ ow, Edna. The burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Superior. <I> Joseph Carey, 67; Cancer caused the death of Brother Carey in Boston, No­ vember 18, 1968. '• ' He had been a Seafarer since 1944 and joined the Union in the Port of New York City. He held the rating of FOWT. Brother Carey last shipped aboard the Gray. He served in the Marine Corps from 1917 to 1921. A na­ tive of Massachusetts, Gray re­ sided in Whitman, Mass. Surviv­ ing is a daughter, Mrs. Elinor Walsh, of Roxbury, Mass. The burial was held in Mount Hope Cemetery, Boston. Ever-Expanding SIU Pension Roster Adds Eight More Seafarer Veterans The names of eight more Seafarers have been added to the list of oldtimers collecting their SIU pensions after completing their sailing careers. The new additions to the pension roster are: Thomas Garrity, Daniel Piccerelli, Michael Schalestock, Stephen Andros, David Sykes, George Bryan, Roy Poston and Robert White. ^ ratings in the deck department last vessel was the Hermina. Thomas Garrity joined the during his sailing career. Robert White is a native of Union in the Port of New Or­ A Seafarer since 1941, George Oklahoma and makes his home in leans. A resident of that city, Bryan joined the SIU in the Port New Orleans with his wife Alvina. he sailed as AB. Brother Garrity of Mobile. Born in Alabama, he He has held all ratings in the stew­ was born in New Orleans and last now lives in New Haven, Conn. ard department. Seafarer White shipped on the Del Sud. He held a steward's rating and his joined the SIU in the Port of New Daniel Piccerelli joined the SIU last ship was the Free America. Orleans. His last ship was the in the Port of New York. A na­ Steel Advocate. tive of Pennsylvania, he makes his home in Philadelphia. Brother Piccerelli sailed as cook and stew­ ard and his last vessel was the Brigham Victory. Schalestock Andros Roy Poston sailed as cook. A native of North Carolina, he makes his home in Marion, Vir­ ginia, with his wife Mandy. Brother Poston joined the Union in the Port of Baltimore and his Friends of Sheffield Nurkett Any Seafarer knowing the whereabouts of Sheffield Nurkett is requested to ask him to contact his son, Hulbert Nurkett at Apt. 610, 325 Mechanic Street, Or­ ange, N. J., in regard to an im­ portant family matter. Roy Garcia, 23: Brother Garcia died in Danang, Vietnam, on No­ Garrity Piccerelli vember 24, 1968. At the time of his A member of the engine de­ death he was a partment, Michael Schalestock is crewmember a native of New York City who aboard the Hast­ now resides in Philadelphia with Joseph Rudolph ings, sailing as a his wife, Jean. An oiler, his last Please contact Paul M. Godwiper. He was shop was the Commander. He stein, Attorney at Law, 1015 born in Fresno, joined the SIU in the Port of Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. California and Philadelphia. 19107, in regard to your claim had made his Stephen Andros joined the Unagainst the Massniar. home in Sacramento, Calif. Broth­ 'itttr in the Port of New York and er Garcia joined the Union in New held a deckhand's rating. He was York City in 1967. The body was born in New Jersey and makes returned to the United States for his home in South Amboy, N. J., R. L. Cooke burial in Sacramento. with his wife, Helen. Brother An­ A package is being held for dros was last employed by the Bal­ you from the Maritime Overseas timore and Ohio Railroad. Corporation. You can claim it at Sheldon Butler, 66: Brother David Sykes joined the SIU inSIU Headquarters in New York. Butler passed away on December New Orleans. A native of Chi8, 1968, in St. cora, Mississippi, he now lives in Frank Rajkovich, 47: Brother Luke's Hospital, Mobile. His last vessel was the Rajkovich died on November 22, Robert Allen Ruffner Jacksonville, Venore. Brother Sykes held all Poston White 1968, at LockFlorida. He was Please contact your mother, wood MacDonald a native of Jack­ Mrs. Marion Locke, at RFD #2, Hospital in Petosonville and lived Box 194, Berryville, Virginia sky, Michigan. A most of his life in 22611, as soon as you can. native of Superior, that city. Seafarer Wisconsin, he Butler joined the sailed as AB. He Union in the Port joined the Union of Tanapa. At the time of death, George Mike Krieg NEW YORK—Management of Sears Roebuck & Co. has been in the port of Chi- he was collecting an SIU pension. hit with new findings of union-busting tactics by a National Labor Please write to Mrs. Stella Krieg cago and made He last shipped on the Del Aires his home in River Rouge, Mich. and sailed as a baker and cook. Relations Board examiner. at P.O. Box 273, Granite Falls, Brother Rajkovich had served in The body was cremated in the The giant retail store chain Washington 98252, at your earli­ the Army prior to joining the Southern Crematorium, Jackson­ was found guilty of firing a sup­ that after the union began orga­ est opportunity. nizing "big ticket" salesmen at SIU. He sailed mainly on the ville. porter of Retail, Wholesale and Sears' Fordham Road store in the Department Store District 65 and Bronx, Charles Sigerson, the com­ Fred Morris Safe After VC Attack threatening others to smash a pany's director of employee rela­ 1967 organizing campaign at tion, came up from his head­ three Sears stores in the Bronx, quarters in Philadelphia and con­ Stephen Bergenia Manhattan and Mt. Vernon, N.Y. ducted a series of meetings with Please contact Joseph LieberTrial Examiner Samuel Ross management personnel of the man, Counsellor at Law, 60 East ruled after hearings that manage­ Fordham Road, 31st Street and 42nd Street, New York, N.Y. ment of the three "hard goods" Mt. Vernon stores. 10017, as soon as you can. stores not only fired a union com­ mitteeman in violation of law but SIU WELFARE, VACATION PLANS also acted illegally in the follow­ ing ways: November 1-November 30, 1968 • Subjecting union committee­ men to "corrective" interviews Number of Amount and placing "memoranda of Benefits Paid deficiency" in their personnel files Hospital Benefits (Welfare) . . 3,750 $ 41,413.47 to discourage their union ac­ Death Benefits (Welfare) . . . . 20 42,386.67 tivities. Disability Benefits (Welfare) . 1,255 286,985.00 • Threatening employees with Maternify Benefits (Welfare) . 25 5,000.00 discharge and other reprisals to Dependent Benefits (Welfare) . 35B 72,554.75 discourage support of the union. (Average: $202.67) • Promising to correct long­ 535 7,936.80 standing grievances and to im­ Optical Benefits (Welfare) . . . 27,158.70 prove earnings opportunities to Out-Patient Benefits (Welfare) . 3,427 Seafarers aboard the Fred Morris arrived in Naha, Okinawa, after deter support of the union. SUMMARY (Welfare) . 9,370 483,435.39 a trip to Vietnam during which the Waterman ship came under at1,619 ® Spying on union backers and Vacation Benefits 666,207.85 fack by the Viet Cong. From left are: George Maharas, cook and maintaining an illegal "no solicita­ (Average: $411.49) baker; Don Howser, AB; Freddie Bailey, steward; Peter Feeley, bosun; tion" rule during nonworking time Total Welfare, Vacation and Warren J. Lewis, who sailed as electrician. The ship was in nonpublic store areas. 10,989 $1,149,643.24 Benefits Paid This Period not seriously damaged and no Seafarers were injured aboard ship^ Witnesses told the examiner Sears Roebuck Union Busting Scored by NLRB Examiner —4/ �Page Fourteen Janiurjr 3, 1969 SEAPAREttS LOG Del Sol, Steel Apprentice Seafarers Recall Reactions to Viet Cong Fire Seafarers on the Del Sol (Delta) and Steel Apprentice (Isthmian) have, like those on numerous other SlU-contracted ships, come under the Viet Cong gun while sailing the supply run to Viet­ nam". L. S. Johnston, ship's delegate on the Delta vessel and his counterpart on the Steel Appren­ tice, Gus Pacheco Lopez, reJohnston, a native of Indiana, sure if 1 was dreaming or not. ported to the LCXJ what it was is a long-time member of the deck .After seeing the rocket blast and like for the crews of their re­ department and sailed with the hearing the whistle of the war­ spective ships. SIU since 1938, joining in the heads in and around the water­ "On Sunday morning, Novem­ Port of New Orleans, where he front. I started running indoors ber 17 at 0115 hours, the Viet lives. looking for a safer place to The Del Sol is getting to be a weather the attack." Cong started sending a rocket barrage onto the piers of Da veteran of the Vietnam run. John­ Aim Was Fortunately Poor Nang," Johnston recalled. The ston noted that she had been hit once before while coming down "The Viet Cong, who had Del Sol was among four SIUslipped from their hiding places contracted and two other Amer­ the Long Tau from Saigon. ashore during the night, fired ican-flag vessels docked there at A Real Nightmare the time. The Delta ship and Sea122MM rockets with 40 to 50"For Seafarers on the Steel Ap­ train Texas were at dock one, prentice, it was a nightmare in pound warheads during the attack while the Cape San Diego and Saigon," Brother Lopez wrote. which began at about 2 a.m. Their Steel Worker were at dock three. "The ship arrived in Saigon on launching pad was simple and In between were the American May 25 with a full load of general light, but fortunately, not very ac­ ships Irmina Victory and U.S. De­ cargo for that port. We were curate during this particular at­ fender. docked on the starboard side for tack, for which I am very , thank­ discharging cargo and the crew ful," Lopez reported. "About ten was looking forward to a well- rockets landed on the waterfront deserved liberty ashore after the near the Steel Apprentice, while long Pacific crossing." others landed in the c'ly. On the morning of June 3, Sai­ "One shell did come a little too gon was experiencing a typical close for comfort, hitting forward hot day, for that time of year. below the anchor. Although it did Lopez was sleeping on the boat- some damage, we were fortunate deck under lifeboat one on a cot, that it didn't land amidships. which was far cooler than the The luck of the Steel Apprentice Johnston Lopez cabins. Until now, the voyage had held during the attack but when it "Shellfire lasted until 0400, with been uneventful, but suddenly was finally over, none of the crew a direct hit on deck two," John­ Lopez was awakened by "the noise felt much like going back to sleep ston said. "Shrapnel resulted in of incoming rockets and the that morning—especially those of the death of the watch mate on screaming of Vietnamese steve­ us who were sleeping on deck. the Defender. Two other shells dores searching for a place to As for me," Lopez added, "I de­ cided to start looking for a safer fell short of the Del Sol's stern hide." "It was a fearsome feeling," place to sleep. Nightmares like and another fell between us and the Irmina Victory, spraying both he said, "and at first, I wasn't that I can well live without." ships with shrapnel. Although the Defender's mate was the only cas­ ualty on the merchant marine ves­ sels, the Navy suffered quite a few losses, we learned later, and a Navy crane was also damaged during the attack. However, Navy gun boats eventually arrived on the scene and started shooting-up Terrell Jordan, bom October Michael Sullivan, born Novem­ the Vietcong," he continued. 19, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. ber 11, 1968, to Seafarer and "After they arrived, the attack Norman Roy Jordan, Prichard, Mrs. David H. Sullivan, St. Louis, didn't last long." Ala. Mo. SIU Lifeboat Class No. 216 Casts Off Franz Kraljlc, bora October 24, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. An­ thony P. Kraljic, West New York, N. J. —— Patricia Logan, born November 19, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. James R. Logan, Bellmore, N. Y. Michael Charies Dickens, born May 19, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Merle C. Dickens, Taylor, Michigan. <I> Michael Leonard, born Octo­ ber 31, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Alex Leonard, Chesapeake, W. Virginia. —4^— Blanca Stella Salfarez, bora No­ vember 25, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. William K. Saltarez, Housi m, Texas. These Seafarers have just received their lifeboat tickets after passing Coast Guard examinations prepared for by attending the lifeboat school maintained by the SIU in Brooklyn. In the front row, left to right: Mike McAbee, Larry Albertus, Curtis Rhodes. In back row: Chief Instructor Paul McGaharn, Larry Smith, Dimitrios Katsogiannos, Harvey Barlow. The 216th class graduated on December 17th. Jozette Lane Aucoln, born May 30, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. William J. Aucoin, Evangeline, La. A camera is made-up of many parts, some simple, others more technical. Explored below is some of the more common photo­ graphic terminology which might help you to master the less complicated techniques of photography. One of the first things to remember when taking pictures with all but box or instamatic cameras is to set your light meter at the right A.S.A. speed, • A.S.A. Speed: This indicates the correct exposure for the film being used. For example, set your A.S.A. on 400 if you are using Tri-X film. Your light meter will then be ready to obtain the correct exposure. This system was established by the American Standard Association. A different standard was set-down by the Deutsche Industrie Norm (German Standard Organization). This norm, known as D.I.N., applies to much of the film made in Europe. • Depth-of-Fleld Scale: When using high-speed film your depth-offield is not limited. However, when using slow-speed film, it is. In order to determine what area is in focus you must use a depth-of-field scale. Many cameras, in addition to the focusing scale, carry an indicator that shows the near and far limits of the depth-of-field of the lens at any particular aperture, or lens opening. The depth of field scale is often located behind the focusing scale. For example, if your camera is set at F.8, your depth-of-field scale will show you the correct range for which your camera is in focus. • Range Finder Focusing: There are many different types of focus­ ing attachments that can be used. One of the most common types is range finder focus. This rangefinder mea.sures the subject's distance from the camera by the convergence of two rays from the ends of a fixed base on the body of the camera and can be observed by the coincidence of two images. • Filter Factors: When using filters, there are two things that should be considered. One is the filter's color and the second is the correct exposure for the filter being used. The way to determine the correct exposure is through the filter factor. Filter factors determine the color of light allowed to pass by eliminat­ ing unwanted colors. Therefore, they call for a longer camera exposure to compensate for this light loss. In practice, the exposure time is multiplied by the filter factor. For example if the correct exposure is F-8 1/50 of a second using a dark red filter with a filter factor 4. To find the correct exposure with the filter you multiply the filter factor times the speed. Example: Four times fifty equals 2.00. Now you haVe obtained your correct ex­ posure differentiation. The correct exposure is F-4 at 1/50 of a second with filter. • Guide Numbers: When using a flash, indoors or out, the correct guide number must be chosen. The flash distance and F (or aperture) number for correct exposure are inversely proportional. For any film and flash bulb, the joint product is constant. This product is the guide number and provides the means for quick exposure calculations. Correct aperture equals guide number divided by distance. For example, if the guide number is 100 at 10 feet, the aperture should be F-11. • Focusing screens: On some cameras, these are interchangeable. Types vary from microprism to split-level focusing. The most common type generally found, however, is ground glass focusing. The screen consists of ground glass mounted in a frame and fixed within the camera in such a position that the camera lens forms a visible image on its ground surface. In the normal types of screenfocusing cameras, the screen must be slid or swung aside after focusing in order to take the desired picture. In the reflex camera, the screen is fixed at the top of the camera and the rays of light passing through the lens are reflected onto it by a hinged mirror. • Stereoscopic Camera: An interesting and quite different type of camera is the stereo. A variety of special effects can be obtained with this camera by viewing a wide area without distortion. This type of camera is normally designed to take two simultaneous photographs of the scene in focus before it. The photographs are taken from viewpoints separated by the same distance as a pair of normal human eyes. Editor, 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, (^rint information) NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY ZIP. TO AVOID DUPUCATION: If yeu are an old subtcribar and have a ehaeea of addraaa, plaaaa giva your fonnar addrau balow; —4/— Thomas Koch, born November 2, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Frederick T. Koch, Superior, Wis­ consin. STATE. OTY �January 3, 1969 SEAFARERS LOG Pace Fifteen SAN JUAN (Sea-Und), Tbonuw k 'Mbiihxm; Seeretary, F. A. Obbh. |!l4.0( in «hil>'s fund. BrcUter J. Slniu^ was eleetad te ssrve as ship's dslcgrsts. Vote of thanks was extended .to Uie Matire steward depsrtniettt for K i<A well done. FINANCIAL REFOBT8. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes speciflc provision for safeauardinK the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditina committee elected by the membership. Ail Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU AOantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund aareements. All these aareements specify that the trustees in charae of these funds shall equally consist of union and manaaement 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 shippina riahts and seniority are protected exclusively by the cuutracls between the Union and the shipowners. Set to know your shippina riabts. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shippina or seniority riahts as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified null, return receipt requested. The prcH^>er address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 19«0, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writiuK 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 wases and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rishts, as well as your oblisrations, such as fllingr 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 establisbed policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in aii constitu­ tional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editoriai board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Ehcecutive Board, may del^ate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. 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 SBAFAREUIS 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 htadquarters. 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 nxembership 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 tbenuelves, 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 ceastitntional right of access to Union records or in­ formation, he should immcdiatdy notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. OVBR8BA8 JOYCE (Maritiine Over;seas), December 1—Chairman, Elvis Warren; Secretary, W. L, Everett. Few hours disputed OT in the deck departr ment One man missed ship in Guam.l ALCOA TRADER (Alcoa), November 6—Chairman, Richard D. Runklo; Sec­ tary, William Beadh. No beefs were re­ ported by department delegates. RALEIGH (Crest Overseas). December if—Chairman, Ttctsr! Kyser; Sscretary, Peter Blanchard. EveryOiing is running smoothly -with no beefe. Brother;: ,H. Crackoell was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. MAIDEN CREEK (Sea-Land), Decem­ ber 14—Chairman, Hubert Cain; Secre­ tary, 0. J. Nail. Beef regarding delayed sailing to be taken up with boarding patrolman. Vote of thanks was extended 'to Brother C. Nail, chief steward, and the entire steward department. ALBION VICTORY (Bulk Transport), November 11—Chairman, 3. M. Skinner; Secretary. G. J. Trosclair. Brother 3. M. Skinner was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs were reported and everything is running smoothly. Di-euasion was held regarding the installation of some kind of peimanent rig in thej engine room space to haul up any man who is hurt or becomes sick. ; - S' ALCOA MARINER (Alcoa), December ,14 — Chairman, C. Hall; Secretary, O. Smith. No bee& were reported by de­ partment delegates. One man was hos­ pitalized in Honolulu. Vote of thanks extended to the stvw#™ departaaeat for ,» Job well dune. | IttRECTORYof SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner Earl Shepard Al Tanner- VICE PRESIDENTS Llndiey Wllliamt Robert Matthowi SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS tTS 4th Ave., Iklyn. (212) HY 9-6^ ALPENA, Mich 127 River St. (517) EL 4-36li BALTIMORE. Md 1214 E. Baltimore St. (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mast 643 Atlantic Avenue (617) Rl 2-0140 BUFFALO, N.Y 735 Washington St. SIU (716) TL 3-9259 IBU (716) TL 3-9259 9383 Ewlng Ave. SIU (312) SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9S70 1420 W. 25th St. CHICAGO, III CLEVELAND, Ohio (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. DULUTH, Minn 312 W. 2nd St. (218) RA 2-4110 P.O. Box 207 4IS Main St. (616) EL 7-2441 (313) VI 3-4741 FRANKFORT, Mich HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 2600 Pearl St. (904) EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. ... .. 99 Montgomery St. (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala I South Lawrence St. (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. . — 630 Jackson Ave. (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va IIS 3rd St. (703) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. . 2604 S. 4th St. (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex. . .... I34S Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., 350 Fraemont St. (415) DO 2-4401 SANTURCE, P.R |3I3 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 724-2848 SEAULE, Wash. 2S0S First Avenue (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo 805 Dal Mar (314) CE 1-1434 TAMPA, Fla. ;... 3|2 Harrison St. (813) 229-2788 WILMINGTON. Calif. 450 Seaside Ave. Terminal Itlonrf. C»Hf, (613) 832-7285 YOKOHAMA, Japan..Isaya BIdg., Room 001 1-2 Kalgan-Dorl-Nakaku 2014971 Ext. 201 SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans. Jan. 14—2:30 p.m Mobile Jan. 15—2:30 p.m Wilmington .. Jan. 20—2:00 p.m San Francisco Jan. 22—2:00 p.m. Seattle Jan. 24—2:00 p.m. New York ... Jan. 6—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia . Jan. 7—2:30 p.m. Baltimore ... Jan. 8—^2:30 p.m, Detroit Jan. 10—2:30 p.m, Houston .... Jan. 13—2:30 p.m. United Industrial Workers New Orleans. Jan. 14—7:00 p.m. Mobile Jan. 15—7:00 p.m. New York .. Jan. 6—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia.. Jan. 7—7:00 p.m. Baltimore .. . Jan. 8—7:00 p.m. •tHouston .. . Jan. 13—7:00 p.m. Great I..akes SIU Meetings Detroit Jan. 6—2:00 p.m. Alpena Jan. 6—7:00 p.m. Biiifalo Jan. 6—7:00 p.m. Chicago Jan. 6—7:00 p.m. Duluth Jan. 6—7:00 p.m. Frankfort .. . Jan. 6—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago Jan. 14—7:30 p.m. t Sault St. Marie Jan. 16—7:30 p.m. Buffalo Jan. 15-^7:30 p.m. Duluth Jan. 17—7:30 p.m. Cleveland ... Jan. 17—7:30 p.m. Toledo Jan. 17-7:30 p.m. Detroit Jan. 13—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee .. Jan. 13—7:30 p.m. SxU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans. Jan. 14—5:00 p.m. Mobile Jan. 15—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia.. Jan. 7—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and un­ licensed) .. Jan. 8—5:00 p.m. Norfolk ....Jan. 9—5:00p.m. Houston Jan. 13—5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Philadelphia Jan. 14—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Jan. 15—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. '^Noifolk Jan. 16—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Jan. 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. 1 Mtietiiig held ut Labor Temple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. * Meeting held at Labor Temple, New-, port News. 2 Meeting held at Galveston wharves. 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.) Stftzel-Weller DIstlUcries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," W. L. Weller Bourbon vjihlskeys (Distillery Workers) KIngsport Press "World Book," "Chlldcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) —— Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Moot and Shoe Workers' Union) Boren Clay Products Co. (United Brick and Clay Workers) "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Hes, Boss Gloves, Richman (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) Brothers and SeweD Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) Baltimore Luggage Co. Ijidy Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Starlite luggage Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) ^ Gypsum Wallhoard, American Gypsum Co. (United Cement Lime and Gypsum Workers International) ^J> R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) Pioneer Flour Mill (United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drink and Distillery Workers Local 110,' San Antonio, Texas <1> Giumarra Grapes (United Farm Workers) Magic Chef Pan Pacific Division (Stove, Furnace and Allied Appliance Workers International Union) Tennessee Packers Reelfoot Packing Frosty Mom Valleydale Packers (Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America) Fisher Price Toys (Doll and Toy Workers) Aflantic Products Sports Goods Owned by Cluett Peabody (Amalgamated Clothing Workers) •awmat' • ' STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), Decem-I her 15—Chairman, Eldward Webb; Seen tary, Robert D. Brown. Vote of thank was extended to the ship's delegate.! Brother Edward V. Webb, and Jo alii departments, for c job vfc-ii duiie. i-'atr<d-| man to be contacted regarding the mat-l tcr of getting better medical aid in Port of Calcutta, India. SEATRAIN PUERTO RICO Nov ^ her 24—Chairman, M. H. Jones; Secre-| tary, R. Anderson. Brother M. H. Jonesi was elected to serve as new ship's dele-i gate. Ship is in need of many r^atrs.! :Repair lists turned in. Discussion hejdf regarding retirement plan. B CHILORB (Venore Transportation), November 3—Chairntan, W. S. gomcry; Secretary, C. M. Lee. Brother H. E. Wright was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Some deputed OT re­ ported in deck and engine departments. DICEST of SIU MEETINCS CANTIGNY (Citios Service TankerL Deoemfaer 14—Chairman, C^arlea Hnrlburt; Secretary, Charles Hurlburt. No . beefs and no disputed OT reported by 3 department delegates. ' ^ HURRICANE (Waterman), Decemb^ f 4H--?tJnairman, Joseph Sah imiippo: Secrei tary, Roseoe L. AUbrd. Some disputed OT I in the deck department wBl be taken up I with patroimah unieBS, settied aboard '• ship-./ ^ COLUMBIA BANKER (ColumMa), (December 16—Chairman; R, Risbeck; i Secretary, R. Statham. Generel ffiscussion held regarding much needed repairs. Also diSMissed was Om retirement plan, wagcs; and fringe benefits. = YELLOWSTONE (Oriental). December fc^hairman, Maximo Bugawan; Seew tary, V. F. Placey. Two men prfd off in Hhwaii. There Were no reported by department delegates. Moyon was n»de tracted siSpa; pertinent hbd olarificaiions regaording new pension plan shd welfare plan, Vote of thanlM: was exi^ded to the stevvard department for the excellc-nt IhahksgivJng Day Dinher.-:''''-ft.;;.S'tCiTIBSRERVlcE- BAl^lMOBBJCitleh l^etvice), /October-JHl-^J^iair^^ Nonef Isccretary,; • Iliggina.;;''5Il,-80 • in, Iship's- Di«d,sThere .were .-noi,<-lieBfti, • and -hp. sdisPufed OT reported d^arianeht dele..Jgatc-9.",Vote:<>f 'thanlm ^partment for a pob well done. CITIES SESVICB Bd LTIMORE (Citita ; Service)-,':' November—CUwthah,-fc'#: -'Connars ;.-£ccrs.tsry, •B:ar.ttez,-K««y.'; $xii30 in ship's fund, Bwiythmt »»rh*- nins,- smcpthly,Vpte:jh5. vwaS{ „«x,--' ten^ to the steward department for a Job well dene. Cla®eiiim,:;--'J- 3. Wm., A. aUgtUMer. �SEAFARERSyLOG Vol. XXXI No. 1 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT « AFL-CIO O 1 fUi f f^ El'-v TeeH.Do'^ .. . •&•?'::: ;,- i-l;^ -<: • :.;: *.' nuncjry SQ^r^ • Mmm ... ^ in Brie ikitiSin after a trip to ingiand, Hoiiand and Germany. The vessel transported Governi^r:y.:."^ment .cargo and brought back general cargo. /# was an excellent trip with few problems and the pay-off went smoothly* SiU patrolman Luigi lovino handledt the pay-o0 and was accompanied bf' a pho^ ^p^ctpber ftorn the Seafarers LOG, ', : i-.' -: ;• -i;.'' \ frt- v- i|v ^ 't""? lii; - Catchl^p on the indusliy and V.s low Seafarers while waiting for pay-off is Ronald Burton of the deck department. '.A;-j"--' • ' hPl -.I P -••'•. Sc^ PPSI 1 i/ if' "v " r ^•»' ' '• T, X-A J- J \\ A • f XX* ^- '•'••I g.Tf' vV&'.y-. Sfci: P [j • -- • iiw jMi.»4A..iJj|JiiU ..uu IJJW, • _t c9'- i Ml. ill , D. W. Prindie. AB. watches for the signal x-Ax ^ ljoom operator as h cargo load•^ , fng ; operation. The ship: ' Jij:, ...j' . 11 .MI^ <??•• '• ..... ts a ne^l^ '"^chectinw fe � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource January 3, 1969 Description An account of the resource Headlines: ECUADOR GRANTED WORLD BANK LOAN DESPITE US FISHING SHIP SEIZURES US FLAG TRAMP SHIPS HELD TO HALF OF GOVT CARGOES PRESCRIBED BY LAW TWO YEAR FISH RESEARCH PROGRAM BACKED BY $229,000 GOVT GRANT CABINET LEVEL DEPARTMENT COULD END FRAGMENTED APPROACH TO MARITIME AFL-CIO EXECUTIVE COUNCIL DEMANDS FIRM DECLARATION OF ICFTU POLICY JP STEVENS GETS HARDEST RAP YET FROM NLRB PRESIDENTIAL EMERGENCY RAIL BOARD BIDS TALKS RESUME ON TRAIN CREWS COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH PLAN SYSTEMS SEEN VITAL FOR NEEDED MEDICAL CARE EVER EXPANDING SIU PENSION ROSTER ADDS EIGHT MORE SEAFARER VETERANS DEL SOL, STEEL APPRENTICE SEAFARERS RECALL REACTIONS TO VIET CONG FIRE MASTER OF THE SEAS – THE ALCOA MASTER PAID 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 01/03/1969 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. XXXI, No. 1 1969 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/c4fd03036fafa96bbfa124520df8914d.PDF 29b4598ccc44949752426159d3c29d19 PDF Text Text !• V:J). Offidid Organ of tke Seafarers Intsrnational Union of North America VOL. X NEW YORK. N. Y., FRIDAY. JANUARY 30. 1948 *'Now, Repeat After Me—'The Dirty, imperialist Marshall Plan.'' •^ . r vv'. I ^ No. 5 SfU Submits Proposals ToOwners Ass'n;Calmar Accepts Penalty Clause The SIU Negotiating Committee met as scheduled with representatives of the Atlantic and Gulf Shipowners Association in New York the morning of Tuesday, January 27, in its drive for a general wage increase. The com­ mittee for the Union submitted their proposals and a second meeting will be held February 3, after the owners have reviewed SIU demands. Meanwhile, the Committee has reached virtual agreement with the Cal­ mar Steamship Company, several disputes regarding the Engine Depart­ ment being still outstanding. • The Committee reports that more Insular, Peninsular & Octhe new contracts with Calmar' cidental, Smith & Johnson, and' and with the Ore Steamship South Atlantic. Corporation, both owned by the Separate negotiations for the i Aboard ship the arm of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, same wage increases will be con- j Union is the Ships and De­ probably will be signed simul­ ducted with those contracted ! partment Delegates. A good taneously within 30 days. companies which are not mem- T crew, for its own protection, In the negotiations with the i bers of the Association. Included picks its Delegates early, and Atlantic and Gulf Shipowners j are Waterman, Mississippi, Illincarefully. Have you and your Association, the SIU is seeking, ois-Atlantic, Overtakes, Amerishipmates elected your Dele­ an adjustment of the inequities can Liberty, American Eastern, I gates? If not. do it now! between Ihe general agreement Kearney, Moran, Atwacoal, Cros- ; and the Isthmian agreement in by. Coral, Gulf Canal, Meseck, the wages for a number of rat­ and Ponce Cement. All except ings as well as the general in­ Ponce Cement already have in­ crease which will be over and dicated their willingness to open above all such adjustments for talks. the ratings affected. CALMAR YIELDS PENALTIES Also scheduled is a meeting on February 4 in Philadelphia The new agreement with Cal­ between the SIU negotiators and mar will be superior to all pre­ The SIU first requested recog­ representatives of the Sag Har­ vious agreements. It includes the Due to a last minute stall by der the Taft-Hartley Act, a ma­ standard penalty cargo clause the company, the voting on the jority of all the members of the nition as bargaining agent on bor Tanker Corporation. Cities Service tanker French crews must vote for the Union in Cities Service tankers, on Octo­ The members of the Union Ne­ ; which Calmar previously has , ber 28, 1946. The company re­ gotiating Committee are J. P. stubbornly resisted. /Creek, scheduled for January- 22 order to win the union shop. i In the bargaining election, a jected the bid and two days Shuler, Robert Matthews, Lind­ I Calmar and Ore have been was not completed. Accordingly, the ship was again scheduled to man who didn't vote was not later the Union petitioned the sey Williams, Joe Algina and operating under written agree­ be voted, this time in Jackson­ counted. In the union-shop elec­ NLRB for a bargaining election. Paul Hall. Spokesmen for the ments with the SIU only since tion, a man who doesn't vote is I After a series of- hearings, vot­ Association at the first meeting 1945. Before that, there were ville on January 29. counted as being against the ing began on the ships on Oc­ were Captain Williams of Bull, verbal agreements based on the As soon as the NLRB certifies tober 23, 1947* a year after the Captain Proud of Alcoa and West Coast contract and the Un­ union-shop. the entire election and designates Robert Chapdelaine of the Sea- ion naturally has found bringing first step was'taken. Accordingly, every man on a the SIU as bargaining agent for Incidentally, there are now 16 train line. the two lines up to the East creWs on Cities Service ships, Cities Service ship must-vote in The companies belonging to Coast standard a difficult job. ; the Seafarers will press for a the union-shop election to get tankers in the Cities fleet, double under the number there were when the the Association include Bull, Al­ One reason for this has been union-shop election. Certification the Cities Service fleet coa, Eastern, Bernstein, Balti- the manner in which the Ore organizing campaign began. should be forthcoming within full SIU contract. another week, according to SIU ships operate. The only place Greneral Organizer Lindsey Wil­ they touch land in the United States proper is Sparrows Point liams. What stalled last week's voting outside Baltimore. of the French Creek in PaulsBALBOA, C. Z.—Ships at sea Master must radio the "Govt. every case, it should be i-emem- Bethlehem Steel owns the dock boro, N. J., was a company claim can now obtain free emergency Medico, Pancanal" through the bered. and has the entire area for miles In Canal ports, a ship can con­ around fenced off and guarded that it had not been properly Navy's radio station in Balboa. medical advice from the Health notified by the NLRB of an ex­ The message should state clearly sult the Quarantine Boarding by company cops. The ships Department of the Panama and briefly the symptoms for Officers in case of sickness. If a bring bulk ore from the coast tension of the voting period. doctor is required, the Pilot will of Chile. A telegram was not enough for Canal on radio request, the Ma­ which treatment is desired. Cities Service, whose officials rine Superintendent and the Ashore, steamship agents may direct the Master to hoist FEY. Calmar is somewhat easier to^ demanded a signed letter. How­ Chief Health Officer announced take seamen to the Balboa Dis­ The same signal can be hoisted handle, since it carries general ~ ever, the slight delay will not in a circular. pensary or Gorgas Hospital at by a ship lying at anchor or in cargo on the intercoastal run. affect the final outcome. • the Pacific terminu^of the Canal. transit through the Canal. In re­ However, Calmar has always Treatment can also be obtained At the Atlantic end, seamen sponse a doctor will board the resisted unionism and continued ashore provided a patient need­ DIFFERENT SET-UP ship at the nearest lock. this policy even after being General Organizer Williams, ing it is brought into one of the can be taken to the Colon Hospi­ .In response to FEW, a doctor brought under contract. For in­ tal'for dental service, treatment commenting on the situation, various dispensaries by a ship's -sti-esses again ihat the forthcom­ agent carrying a Master's certi­ of moderate illnesses, veneral dis­ will be sent as quickly as pos­ stance, during the 1946 general ing union-shop election differs fication of the case. However, in eases, immunizations and minor sible, and when FMZ (emer-, strike, Calmar was the only slightly from the bargaining elec­ emergencies stretcher service will injuries Or for medical advice on gency) is flown with AWK (am­ company, so far as the SIU chronic ailments. But a Mas­ bulance required) a doctor will knows, to attempt to recruit • be provided. tion now being completed. ter's certification is required in be sent to lihe ship by boat. finks to crew its ships. To get advice at sea, a ship's In the union-shop election, un­ Ships Delegates Cities Servise Okay Expetted Soon; Seafarers To Press For Union Shop •rl| New Canal Zone Medical Service Available �Page Two i: TBJE SE AFA RE RS LOG Priday. January 30« 1948 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District if^"V • r.i-- '•5 ' • • u -•• ;• Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 54 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 J. P. SHULER ------ Secretary-Treasurer T-;••'•• .Mi- Editorial Board J. p. SHULER PAUL HALL JOE ALGINA Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K. Novick, Editor 267 Illogical Logic Just what is it about a merchant seaman that makes Ihm the constant candidate for the title, "Forgotten Man ifer Year?" Right now it's the U. S. State Department that is trjdng to push him out in the cold. But of all the brushi ' _ offs given the American seamen—and they've been given ' many—the State Department's could be the most disas­ trous. , Everybody is more or less familiar now with the European Recovery Program, better known as the Mar­ shall Plan. This plan to bring American aid to the millions, of suffering people in Europe to give them a bit- of a chance to get on their feet has been widely publicized and supported. The Seafarers International Union has announced its approval of relief shipments "to the shattered people of Europe and Asia." A joint resolution proposed by SIU and SUP members urging assistante "to- help them create a decent world out of the chaos wrought by the war," was adopted by the New York membership at a regular meeting Dec. 3 last. . , It's pretty well agreed that, unless the world is .hii stabilized, we in America can enjoy no peace. mi What has not been widely publicized is the State Department's recommendation that 500 ships be turned over to the various nations to transport the vast supplies involved. The poker-faced members of the State Department These are Sha Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, made the recommendation for the sake of economy, they as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hangin; say. And that's where we Seafarers charge them with heavily on thplr double-talk. Even the most conservative figures show writing to them. hands. Do Wh^ you xan to cheer them up by that the cost of using American vessels to handle the flow E. FITZER of relief to Europe would be between ONE and TWO FORT STANTON HOSPITAL ROBERT B. WRIGHT A. L. MALONE PER CENT of the total cost of the entire program. C. MIDDLETON A. LIPARI In the eyes of the State Department, one cent out of A. lylcGUIGAN A. SAMPSON C. McGILBERRY every buck spent oh the program—and only a fraction R. S. LUBLIN P. KRONBERGS of which would go to American seamen as wages—is too J. SUPINSKI F. V. CHAMBEPJ,AYNE G. KOCZAN much. MA, JOHN-P. WILLIAMSON A. LOOPER We would like to know what kind of economy it is i- t. * BALTIMORE HOSPITAL would throw 50,000 American seamen out of work NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL J. J. O'NEIL R. RARDIN [immediately to save that one cent out of a dollar. F. E. WHEELER J. NUNIHWA Coming at this critical moment in American shxp- T. M. LYNCH G. BURNS , -ping, the State Department's proposal, if accepted, could J. CONIGLIA H. J. CASEY F. J. CARROLL write finish to the merchant fleet and with it the liveli­ G. BRADY P..PETAK .I..R. MILLER hood of a large section of the nation's citizenry. A. AMUNDSEN (SUP) E. FREMSTAD The majority of the American people are in favor L.A.HOLMES G. WHITE • of the Marshall Plan. They are willing to bear the ex- J. E. KENNAIR STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL pense to make the world a more decent place to live in. A. C. KIMBERLY A. R. CHISHOLM F. J. SCHUTZ They have not said they want to whittle off a fev/ bucks R. SMITH J. E. FARQUHAR at the expense of the American seamen whose future W. WILCOXON J. PRATS :MMisVat stake. S. LeBLANC J. PREZEDPELSKI J. GARDNER • ' There is no Sound reason to the State Department's R. E. STRIPPY T. MUSCOVAGE ~ false note of economy. Certainly it does not justify their L. CLARKE R. -D. JOHNSON (SUP) D. HERON willingness to torpedo thousands and thousands of Ameri­ J. W: GORDON E. LARSON can workers whose livelihood is tied in with ocean R. LUNDQUIST A. MENDOCINI commerce. J. MAGUIRE G. FRANKLIN , W. G. H. BAUSE ' We have a rjght to demand that the State Depart- J. CARROLL J.DENNIS M. R. RIVERA withdraw the ridiculous provision that :now blots D.,PARKER G. T. FRESHWATER 'the Marshall Plan. .. C. MASON J. VATLAND Men Now In lie Marine Sfatspi^ls ;. : 'r- When entering the Rospltal notify the delegates by post> card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Stolen Island Hos^ttil You can contact your Hos< pital delegate at the Stalen Island Hospital.at the £oUow: ing :times: Tuesday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday ^ 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd,and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 pan. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) G. GAGE E. LACHOFF J. H. HOAR J. McNEELY , #1: BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. / -R. LORD C. CREVIER J. SMITH " [S' P. CASALINUOVO F. O'CONNELL '[ j J. LEE ' •E. DELLAMANO J. GALLOWAY D. STONE _ 4; 4. 4.GALVESTON MARINE HOSP. vW. GANNAVAN (SUP) J. P. BAXLERSTON \ J. B. LIGHTFOOT C. R. HONEYCUTT S. H. COOPER R. C. VOOHRIES - J. -F. MARTIN -C. R. HANSON (SUP) "i|. -BUirPALO HOSPITAL ARTHUR LYNCH . MICHAEL DONOVAN PRANK AMAGETT;: �Friday, January 3Q, 1948 T H E SE AF ARERS LO G VEPCfRT/ /MMKRSHIP Page Threa Final Dispatch By MAURICE BURNSTINE By J. P. SHULER, Secretary-Txeasurer NEGOTIATIONS I trict, to open negotiations on the time during the month of Febru­ Negotiations with the Calmar, wage scale at any ti,ne. The Sea- ary so that a policy can be laid Steamship Company have been . farers is the only Union that has down before the membership for completed but have not been such a clause in an agreement, action and then put into effect. signed pending the completion of and the stubbornness with which OBGANIZATION negotiations with the Ore Steam­ we have fought for this clause The Organizers report that the ship Company, both of which be­ shows dividends at a time like balloting of the French Creek, this. long to the Bethlehem Steel. which will vote in the Port of There are a few more items The Negotiating Committee for Jacksonville" this week in the Na­ that have to be worked out in the Union will meet with all tional Labor Relations Board the Ore agreement which will member companies of the A. & election to certify collective bar­ have to be signed, and both G. shipping operators on Tues­ gaining agents for the Cities agreements will be subjected to day, January 27, 1948. The Un­ Service Oil Company, will com­ the membership simultaneously ion is proposing an elimination plete the Cities Service election. of inequities in wages for several The eligibility date of this elec­ for action on acceptance. • The Union has taken advantage ratings in the Deck and Stewards tion began October 20th for a of -the clause in its agreement Department. sixty day period. The National The Union has further pro­ Labor Relation Board extended which enables the Seafarers In­ ternational Union of North posed an overall increase in this for a. thirty day period in America, Atlantic and Gulf Dis- wages for all ratings in the un­ order that most of the imlicensed licensed personnel. By the next personnel aboard tankers belong­ regular meeting the Ngotiating ing to this company would have Committee should be able to re­ a chance to vote for the xmion port favorable results in these by which they wished to be negotiations. represented. 1948 OFFICERS Before January 20th the Na­ All of the newly elected offi­ tional Labor Relations Board cers of the Union have been duly recommended a further extension notified of the post to which of ten days to'be granted so as NEW ORLEANS — All Ste­ they have been elected for the to accord all the French Creek wards are urged by the New Or­ year 1948 as per constitution. In crew a chance to vote. leans branch not to accept "Hol­ most ports they have reported The French Creek arrived in sum" bread. for duty and are now functioning New York on the 22nd but the At its" regular membership iq their regular official capacity. company refused to grant a vote meeting, the branch voted unani­ It is recommended, inasmuch on her because of the fact that mously to boycott tl-is brand of as the Headquarters office is now they claimed they had not been bread by not using it in their tied up in negotiations, that this notified of the ten day extension. homes, not eating in restaurants meeting go on record to instruct The company must have been where it is served and not allow­ the Secretary-Treasurer to call a able to get a couple of company ing it aboard SIU ships. special meeting at a convenient stooges aboard the vessel while The branch acted in response time for the purpose of electing in New York, for they are now to a request for support received a quarterly financial committee demanding her to vote when she from Bakery Workers Local 35 to audit the quarterly financial arrives in Jacksonville. of New Orleans which recently report of the Third Quarter for The extra ten day extension won a 10-week strike called 1947, and check in Secretai-y- will terminate January 30th and against a group of bread bak­ Treasurer elect, Paul Hall. a vote will, be coimted either eries., However, the Holsum AGENTS CONFERENCE Saturday, January 31st or Mon Bakery held out and is described It has been customary to hold day, February 2nd. The , Or by Local 35's President Anthony the Seafarers International Un­ ganizers say that despite aU of -H. Buckley as "the fiy in the ion of North America, Atlantic the maneuvering by the company milk now." and Gulf Agents Cqnference be­ that they are satisfied that the The action is one more ex­ ginning the second week in Seafarers will take this company ample of the standing SIU policy March. This some.times delays which now has sixteen (16) tank­ of supporting the legitimate the plan for putting the Union ers with approximately 590 jobs economic beefs of union workers policy for that year into action. . The organizers are working on It is therefore, recommended several other companies at this everywhere. that the Agents Conference foretime whom for obvious reasons The letter received by the New 1948 be held at a convenient cannot be disclosed in this report Orleans Agent from Buckley read as follows: ^ "Dear Sir and Brother: "The Bakery Workers have just emerged from a 10-week strike made necessary to protect the in­ terest of all workers. While we By WALTER SIEKMANN didn't come out of this fight without scars, the scars are few. BOSTON — Everything in this in transit jobs were the Topa "We feel that you, as a worker port is functioning smoothly ex­ Topa and the Rider Victory, the and union member,, were con­ latter an Isthmian ship. The cerned with the outcome of this cept the weather. Unless the Robin Hood was in, too. Some dispute. We made fair progress. weatherman negotiates some of the boys aboard this ship paid The fly in the milk now is the warm and clear weather for off by mutual consent and re­ Holsum- Bakery. We ask. your Beantown, the Patrolmen are go­ placements were dispatched from help; there is plenty of (in our ing to have break out the dog- the Hall. estimationKbetter bread made by sleds to make the payoffs. Robin Line expects another . union bakers than Hqlsum bread Other than the weather, one of their ships in here next can ever be. Try another brand though, things are pretty bright, week, and we're hoping that and you be the judge. Please with the prospects for next week we'll have some jobs aboard her don't buy Holsum bread. Phone looking good. for some of the boys waiting to youp.friends, and ask them not to Ships paid off here in the last ship. buy . Holsum " bread. Request few days include the SS Grande We've located our Dispatcher's your grocery not to handle Hol­ Ronde, which came in with a few desk on the third deck for the sum, bread. Any effort made to beefs but which were settled convenience of the membership help us, will in turn help all pkay. The SS Yankee Down, op­ and things are working more . workers. erated by one of our newly-con­ smoothly. We've also installed "Thanking you for any con­ tracted companies, Atwater Coal, a beef box on this floor. Besides sideration you may give this ap­ also paid off. beefs of any kind, members may peal, we are, Scheduled for payoff this com­ drop letters to t^ LOG which ing weekend is the SS Raphael we'll forward for them. K)'' "Fraternally yours, Semmes, a Waterman scow. On the local labor front things "Ahthony H. Buckley, Several of our ships called at look good for the "Teamsters : President, Boston this week. Among these!Local 25, now on strike, . "Bakers Union No. 35.?'^- " N.O. Seafarers Backs Bakers In Holsum Beef Seafarers WaveAtDeath In Atlantic A requiem mass' was cele­ brated at St. Bridget's Roman Catholic Church in Jersey City for Seafarer Anthony Greene, crewmember of the SS Thomas Reed who was drowned in Rouen, France, in October. It is not known for certain whether Greene lost his life when a small boat he was in capsized or whether he fell overboard from the Reed. His body was not recovered. Men who were on the Reed in Oc­ tober and know the circum­ stances are urged to contact Joseph Volpian, Headquarters Special Services Representa­ tive. Greene's mother, Mrs. Clarence Greene, 427 Mont­ gomery St._ Jersey City, would also like to hear from them. Greene joined the SIU in Nor­ folk in 1943 and was 29 years old. When a heavy sea swept Sea­ farers Jimmy Hoyle and Franz Tompkins overboard from the SS John Gibbon into the cold North Atlantic, Hoyle had the good luck to be swept right back on the ship by a second wave. Tompkins also had the good luck to be saved, partly through Hoyle's fast thinking, but it was a near thing. Hoyle took a terrific bodily beating, being knocked about the deck and against everything in sight. However, he retained the presence of mind to remember Tompkins' plight and yell "Man Overboard." This brought Bosun William Chandler and seamen Pete Pierprinski and Brice Ruggi running. Ruggi threw three life rings over the side while the Bosim dashed to the bridge to inform the Third Mate, who was on watch. Tompkins swam to one of the life rings and clutched it for dear life. The Mate stopped' the ship and notified Captain Ed­ ward Foster. With a fine display of seaman­ ship, the Captain kept Tompkins on the lee side until he could be pulled in. Within 25 minutes of his mishap, Tompkins was back aboard, although at one time he had been a full quarter mile from the ship. -'•t QUARTERS FOR THE MM&P Port Boston Functions Smoothly; That Is, Except For The Weather "Vitil On April I, Local 88 of the Masters, Mates and Pilots. AFL, will move into the imposing structure pictured above. Located at 105-107 Washington St., New York City, the build­ ing will provide the organization's membership with a cmisiderable number of recreational facilities. A large gymnasium with adjoining showers takes up the fourth and fifth floors. A small galley on the fifth deck makes the gym an ideal meeting hall that will admit 500 persons very comfortably. �THE SE s4 F A RE RE L OG Open Letter to the Membership: . ! -i It is our aim to make every rank and file Seafarer a' volunteer organizer. Every gain we've made in organizing unorganized companies was made possible because our Union brothers rolled up their sleeves, tightened their belts, and took jobs with less base pay, almost no overtime, and the much poorer living and working conditions which prevail aboard unor­ ganized ships. As a result, from the mere handful-of ships we had • in 1938 we are now the envy of every waterfront •^;union. We are going to continue our drive unUl every unorganized ship is organized. We are going to continue to extend the helping hand of the "Brother­ hood of the Sea" to unorganized seamen. We can point with pride that our Union has won A every beef in which it has participated, in addition to having successfully aided other AfL, CIO. and Independent Unions. Nothing can stop us from the militant course of'democratic fighting, trade - unionism we have charted. All we ask is that you do your share, in upholding the fighting traditions of the SIU. SINCE THE DATE WE WERE FOUNDED WE HAVE ALWAYS. LED THE WAY IN EVERY WATERFRONT GAIN! No other union can make that statement! Never forget for a mpment that the Seafarers has Wi-itten new glorious chapters of waterfront history. As a g(wd Union man do your share in upholding the high standards we've set. Talk it over with your local Organizer or Port Agent. Go aboard these unorganized ships and do a good job SIU style! Remember, the future of our Union's strength and the sorry plight of all unor­ ganized seamen rests in your capable hands. Don't be the sort of guy who says, let the next fellow do it! Our Union wasn't built that way. Go to your Organizer or Port Agent now and help us make good our pledge to make every Seafarer an Organizer, every ship a Union ship! First Impressions The moment it is known aboard an unorganized ship that you are a Union man, the Union will then be judged by your actions and your behavior. As far as these unorganized seamen are concerned, you are the Union. First impressions are important! To be an Organizer there are no fixed rules which you have to memorize. All you have to do is be a v- good Union man, "know" all about your Union, and use your common sense and the vast experience you gained while sailing aboard Union ships. With toat combination you can feel confident that you can handle any situation which may arise. We do suggest, however, that you don't go aboard an unorganized ship with an aggressive tilt to your cap, or a chip on your shoulder as you might on a Union ship where you knew damn well that all your beefs wotdd be straightened out. As Chips might , say, it's all-right to drive the nail home but don't split the board! " You can't go aboard and promise to settle all their beefs. That can't be done—not yet—^because the Com­ pany has no Union .agreement and. is not bound by Union rules. Any failure on your part to back up _;^our. statements will result in leaving a bad taste in their mouths as far as the SIU is concerned. Go aboard SIU style—capable of handling the job for any rating in which you ship! Not promising . the moon with a fence arotmd it doesn't mean ignoring legitimate beefs. As an Or­ ganizer j^ou are bound to recognize them—listen to them—and guide the crew in their actions. If you don't they will feel that you and the SIU are laying down on the job. The. real solution is simply this—your main object in being aboard is to plant the thought in their minds that whenever they present their ..beefs as a group— they have a better chance of being; listened to than if they went up individually. (If they went up in­ dividually they rwould be told to quit 'if they-didn't like conditionsi) If'.-' u The SIU will soon have available for distribution to the membership copies of a new booklet ontitled. "Seafarers Organizers' Handbook." It is also being published in the LOG with the first installment ap­ pearing on this page. Further installments will appear in subsequent issues. Instilling that thought in their minds is the first step—the first basis of Unionism. After that seed is planted, you can point out that these small groups make. no. permanent change in their living and work­ ing conditions. They are merely existing from trip to trip, from ship to ship, without the support of larger groups banded together and acting as one. Men, thus banded together, fighting for the com­ mon good of all seamen, in all departments, on all types of ships, present a force that is hard to stop! We, here on shoreside, fully realize that when you are aboard an unorganized ship, away from port, you are on your own. You will have to use your own initiative and knowledge. If the material in this Organizers Handbook or in one of our pamphlets, or the LOG doesn't help you, new supplementary material which is being prepared and issued regularly, will. Keep, this thought-in-^mind while you are working; -While there is one man or one ship left unorganized on the waterfront, it lis a challenge and a threat to IRriday. Jaauur 30> 1M8 thing else which might tie you up with the Union. A little careless slip might keep you from getting a job. It would be a good idea if you acted meek when •the shipping-master asks you any questions. They like to hire mild and meek men. Don't -try to invent any address if you have none. Use places like the Seamen's Institute or the YMCA. Unorganized companies like their men to come from these places. Don't even have a beer smell on your breath when you go to the company office. Also remember to be neat and clean—SIU style. If you have to read, then read the daily paper. If you become involved in a conversatioia, be careless with the truth if you have to b\it don't overplay it. Remember,. this is a show­ down flglit and we will win it the same as we'ire won all our other fights. Joiningr a Ship After beiiig assigned to a ship, notify the hall im­ mediately then get aboard with your gear, promptly. Mind your own business and keep your eyes open when you are signed on. After you are aboard other SIU men will contact you and will identify themselves. . As often as possible shoreside Organizers will see you and aid you in your work. By working together we can do this job well. You'll find it a real pleasure to work with our shoreside Organizers. You will be given material to read and digest and other material to pass out to your new shipmates as the occasions present themselves. Be a good shipmate and yoiu- job will be easyIt was Union Brothers, doing the same job you are now doing, who built the SIU and caused it to con­ tinually grow. Your aim should be as theirs was: "MAKE EVERY SHIP A SIU SHIP!" You—^And Your Job Brothers, any seaman—^Deck, Engine or Stewards Department—is sized up by the brass hats topside and by the crew, by his ability in doing his assigned job—any job his rating calls for. This doesn't mean as it did in the past BSIU (be­ us and our struggle to bbtain decent wages and con­ fore SIU) period—work like hell from bell to bell— ditions for seamen everywhere. or as it did when "firfd day" in all departments was We have come a long way feince 1938 when the pre­ the general rule or you didn't hold your job. It vailing wage for a key rating such as. Bosun dragged doesn't mean kickback.s to hold your job, or kissing down all of $85 a month. Compare that with his anyone's backside — It means just what it says —• present salary not to mention the overtime and paid know your job and do it well! " vacations! All these raises and improved working If, for example, you are shipping as a "bellyrobber" conditions were made possible solely by our Union's or a cook, turn out the best menu and the best pre­ efforts—the result of our Organizers* work. pared grub you possibly can. If you are forced, as you will be, because of "company policy" to. use the Getting a Job "two pot system" or handle inferior food—inferior to what we are accustomed to aboard SIU ships—don't It .is no secret that unorganized compsmies hate our blow yovur top or fly off the handle with the skipper guts. The mention of our Union or the thought of or the company agent. You'll be fired on the spot. Just hiring Union men is enough to spoil their chow and grit your teeth and keep a stiff upper lip. Your turn give them ulcers. Any man who has never held a will come when you can prove to the -crew the dif­ Union book is always hired a lot quicker than a man ference between the unorganized "ship you are on who has carried one. and Union ships. Your turn will come later! In fact unorganized companies won't hire you if If you are in the Black Gang or in the Deck De­ they«ee you have a diseharge off a Union ship. They partment, don't fail to turn to when you are sup­ are afraid that the taste of working xmder healthy posed to stand your watch or tie up the ship—you Union conditions might have spoiled you for their will only be forcing someone else to do your work, crummy way of domg things. Their idea is simply to which won't help you win any popularity contests. prevent Union men from "contaminating" their crew Be on the ball. Do any job you are assigned to do with talk of Unionism at all costs! to the best of your ability. As a result your shipmates Don't go into the company office to do your or­ will respect you and this wiU add to the prestige of ganizing. Go there only to get a job aboard some the" Union. As a result, if a beef comes up you will unorganized tub where your job for the Union will be able to discuss it intelligently without having to really begin. Be very careful around the company office not to let anyone know why you are there. As far as they are concerned you should merely be a seaman on the beach! One old gag the company pulls is io keep spotters floating around in order to find out who the men reaUy are. The NMU also keeps a few. stooges there to tip the company off whenever they , spot one of our men. Be on the alert. Think twice before you talk. Keep your eyes and ears open and your -nose clean. Try to remember faces, names, and anything else which may be important. Don't ask any questions which might direct attention to you. However, do listen to any bimk from the brass hats such as, "who keep an eye open and see if any NMU -men get .any are you to complain-r-you can't even do your own of the jobs, r If they do, try and get their names and job." the name of the .ship. Any information you pick up A seaman who knows end does his job can always along these lines will be of great help to shoreside speak with authority. His fellow, seamen regard him Organizers and to .you, when you get aboard. • as a good shipmate. The oldtimers will grudgingly Before you go down to the company office, take off respect him and the newcomers will look to him for your Union liutton and empty your pockets of all assistance in becoming better seamen. discharges from Unioi^ ships, your Union book, old Remember, it's not how hard you work that coimts letters which may have-the Union address, or any- . —but how well ,you know and "do your job. m: �Friday, Jiihuazy 30, 1049- 'PUE' LOG Page^Fi^ Beefs Anif More Beefs Keep San Juan Agent On The Jump By SALVADOR COLLS SAN JUAN—It has been kind of busy here during the past couple of weeks, because we have had all kinds of beefs on most of the ships hitting this port. Let's start with • the Jane O. On this Gulf-Canal LST there were four men the Captain took from the dock in Charleston. As soon as the ship hit San Juan, we boarded her and told these men they would have to pile off. and the same night he was fined $20—for sleeping on the bus. You can be sure we blew our corks when we heard about it. Another beef settled was on the Carolyn. . This was also in the Stewards Department and was straightened out to every­ one's satisfaction. The MV Ponce pulled into the dock at San . Juan. We went right over, squared some beefs and shipped quite a number of men. on. her as these ^ys like the South America run. In general the mtn. aboard the Ponce are &st-rate Union men and. are doing well on the ship. We hear that the Ponce will be running steadily for a while, hit­ ting Cuba and Venezuela as well as the Island. El^ibk Aliens Urged To Apply For Papers By JOE ALGINA York—and in other ports see the All the credit is due the Ship Agent. Delegate, John Gillen. Gillen, NEW YORK—Before letting go Getting back to the oldtimers who joined the SlU while the with the week's happenings along who haven't become citizens. organizing drive was oh, proved the waterfront of this frigid city, Urging a man to., become a himself to be a good man in a bit of comment is in order con­ citizens is not flag waving. If a that all-important job. 40 WINKS. 20 BUCKS "LOVELY. LOVELY" cerning a problem which faces man does not desii-e to become a citizen, that is his business; but On -the SS Dorothy, one of our some of the members of this to insui-e jobs for the men who Isthmian ships are the acid test Brothers who had been away for delegates and he came unioni do intend to be naturalized, and from the Island 12 years went It is the matter of the non- have demonstrated themselves in through in fine shape. At the home to see his folks who lived citizen Brothers and their pre­ beefs and strikes as good SlU payoff he had everything ready about 20 miles out of San Juan. dicament in shipping. While the men, some kind of impetus for the Patrolmen. Every beef On the way back he fell asleep problem has not become as acute should be given the oldtimers. was written up in complete de­ in the bus from sheer fatigue. tail: the books had been collected with the SlU as- in other mari­ UNION'S PROBLEM He was perfectly sober, he just and the dues amount listed, and time unions, nonetheless, the This is a Union problem and BAD APPLE put his head back and dropped all other matters pertaining to a off. But the cops picked him up, However, just as there was problem exists here. should be handled in Union fash­ As most of us know, aliens are ion. The sooner the eligible anyway. on the Jane O. there was a guy restricted to comprising but 25 aliens become citizens, the sooner They took him to the clink. to bum up the works. Maybe percent of a crew. This usually the aliens with less time will be there always has to be one. There amounts to about seven- men. able to take jobs and avoid pos­ These men are only, allowed sible deportation. aboard foreign-bound ships and, With that out of the way, a WAlTTttl.H6 , cusses HIS EVES' with the slump in shipping, they look at the local situation can be are being forced into extremely summed up as "business and long stays on the beach. shipping good but slowdown ex­ Most of them find themselves pected." constantly hounded by the im^ Ships are still hitting this port migration authorities. Several of but they're all on one-way streets \ By E. B. TILLEY them have been sent to Ellis Is­ leading to the boneyard. The land to be deported. Hibbings Victory is one and the payoff were ready for the Patrol­ PHILADELPHIA — From the McCarthy, Waterman is another. men. City of Brotherly Love it is the RECORD PROVES Both ships had good payoffs and They had but to name it and same old story—one week bad, Most of these brothers came were clean, but they'll gather it was theirs—all done up neat. ' ibne week good. dust from now on. The Hibbings It took them awhile to get over And the same comment goes was this fellow who had made into the Union during the war Victory is . being- replaced with the shock—this was not what " for both shipping and the wea­ three trips on her,- but when we and. have proven themselves to another ship which will leave they expected. ther. So far as the weather is checked his book we found that be topflight Union men. PracUntil the routine gets to be. from a southern port. ticalljrall of these newcomers de­ concerned, there is still plenty of he had a fine of $200. Isthmian's Cape Junction, well known, the Patrolmen .ex­ sire to become American citizens Although he collected $285, he ice and snow on the ground and, pect to have a little difficulty, in along" with several other sister but, due to the long wait and as this is being written, more refused to pa:^ any part of: the paying off Isthmian ships. The • scows, hit port this week. The red tape^ they have still a long anew, is coming down. They- tell fine. We told him to plunk down Junction had a very good payoff, Delegates just have to be shown., time to sweat out. us to expect about six inches of $50 or even, $25, hut he refused the ropes, but, according to the; surprisingly "enough as Isthmian to do anjrthing at all. Instead, These brothers can be helped the stuff. Patrolmen, Brother Gillen knowsships are still in the "shakedown We couldn't complain of the he went around', boasting that if by only one immediate method. cruise" stage. them all and well. his book was pulled off here he If the members who have been ishipping' last week^ though, for would be able to._get it back in this country for five, ten and it seemed like- old times^—almost. in Philadelphia, where, so his piore years wouldKapply.. for. citiWe had seven payoffs, and '6ii story went,, he had a big. dr^g.'zenshipi they would.release more with the Agent and the Patrol- jobs-for the aliens.. Most of'the oldtimers.who still Such a boast is pure nonsense, haven't taken-out their citizenThis Brother is full of baloney ghip.papers should; do so at once. By CAL TANKER and we recommend that he be If they want- to do the other sent to the 99 Years Club. aliens in the Union.a big favor, MOBILE—Shipping in this port on a little slip of paper and In^ view of all these beefs, it's their becoming citizens will be has been looking up lately, and placed right on the list. Then time, to report something, yery appreciated in tei-ms of more jobs we have logged seven payoffs when he ships out his name is " good. and around nine sign-ons since removed. open. The crew of the Wild Ranger last week. This .increase is very NOT SO SUNNY se- a pretty nice precedent by Aliens who . can get their visas welcome and we have our fingers All the men are in favor of our donating 53 cartons of cigarettes should, do so. Once securing a crossed^ hoping that the condition visa they canr sail on .coastwise new .sy.stem and the Dispatcher for the Brothers at the hospital continues. also is mighty pleased with the and., intercoastal. ships. This here. These men sure should be Quite a" few of the Alcoa "C" would open more jobs on foreignwaj' things are working out. given credit for having a thought ships hit in here around the same iseveral occasions had to call New for their Brothers who are a bound ships. It used to be that we here in . york for rated men, especially little down, on their luck. There If you have intended" to apply time, and-all of them called for the so-called "Sunny South" crws which helped to relieve the ABs. And the way it looks now, is a crew that lives up to the for a visa and have doubts as to could sneer at our Brothers who • •we have three payoffs set for SlU spirit, and is setting a fine qualifications or procedure, see crowded beach here. Neverthe­ had to stand the cold, raw wea- . less, we still have plenty of un­ next week. Joe Volpian, 5th Deck—if in New rated men on list waiting "for ther of the North. But now we example of brotherhood. The men who crewed up a jobs so don't anybody think that are getting a dose of the same number of ships here a few he has to rush to Mobile to help medicine, and Brothers, we don't months back and paid off later like it one little bit. us out of a jam.. in New York and Norfolk have Each day is colder than the Our new shipping list files are returned to their old stamping It, now in operation and a man can last and the newspapers keep groimds, the Philadelphia Hall. The membership of the Seafarers Inlernaiional Union has tell at a glance where he stands promising even colder weather For this reason, we should not consistently reaffirmed its position that gear-grabbers can't be at any time. Under the old sys­ to come. All we need right now have qiuch trouble getting rated good Union men. Any individual 'who stoops to pilfering gear tem we posted a list every two is snow—and even that's a pos­ men in the immediate future. weeks, and that proved to be sibility. such as coffee-percolators, linens, etc., which are placed aboard Moreover, tripcarders had bet­ In spite of the promises and not too satisfactory. SlU-contracted ships for the convenience of all hands, is. above ter take a tip and stay away Now, however, as soon as a assui-ances from the City Com­ from here. Just don't head for all. guilty of a malidous disregard of his shipmates' welfare. man registers his name is printed missioners and the Chief of Po­ Philadelphia. We have4)lenty of lice that the local "Gestapo'' Crew conveniences on most SIU ships today are not there tripcarders on the beach and would stop hounding merchant ^ by accident. They are there because of the Union's successfullyshould any new ones arrive they seamen, the City Police are fought struggles, to bring greater benefits and comforts ahd to would be quite a few days get­ cracking down once again. Sev­ provide decent conditicms for the membership while out at sea. eral of our members have had ting out. These hard-won conveniences are for the benefit of ALL the book thrown at them for Blackie Gardner has not ar­ HANDS, They ARE NOT to be appropriated by any individual minor violations of the law, and rived in town to take over as foe his o'wn personal use. Violators of the membership's wel­ infractions which normally calF. Port Agent, but we expect him for a $10.00 or $12.00 fine cost " fare will be dealt with in accordance with the firm stand taken almost any day now. We'll be an automatic $100.00 when the repeatedly by Seafarers in all poris,-^pd to have him with us here, offender is a seaman. he does take over? .; • Philly Shipping Improves Some In Past Week Mobile SMjiiring Stages Pick-Up; Gear-Grabbers Hurt Union •••I -• .f|l\ ••I.: �Six THE SEAFARERS Friday; January 30, 1948 LOG great Lakes District Begins To Lay Pians For Its Aii-Out Organizing Drive In 1948 SW Organizer Wanna take a ride? NEW ORLEANS — We had a few bookmen drift in from the cold country asking about the chances of getting out on passen­ ger ships running from this port. These bookmen found that the chances were pretty good. We shipped them right out on the SS Del Mar. There is no wait­ ing for the rated men when the big Mississippi ships are in. Three-fourths of the Stewards Departments on the Mississippi liners are pei'mitmen who must get off after one round trip. But when these ships crew up again most of these permitmen get their jobs back because we do not have book members in the Stewards Department ratings. If any of you Brothers have passenger ship experience as Waiters, Storekeepers, Pantry- ; men, Cooks or Saloon Stewards, and want good paying jobs, run down to New Orleans. Certainly somebody must be telling the boys out on the Coast , how good these ships are because we have quite a few SUP men riding them in all three depart­ ments. Johnny Johnslon Si.-li SIU started its Great Lakes or- board conditions, best realistic ganizational drive early in program for the seamen, and the DETROIT — Despite the fact March. That drive was success­ largest membership on the Great that current temperatures in the ful in winning two elections Lakes. XGreat Lakes area are ranging, (Huron and Wyndotte) early in For these reasons. Great Lakes from near-zero to 35 below zero, I the season, and was gathering seamen are turning toward the SIU for leadership and direction. it's time for all Great Lakes' ^ the Taft-Hartley Act. Then, all That's where you, and you, and members of the SIU to begin organizing progress took a noseyoii come in. thinking in terms of the 1948 (jive. It only takes a few SIU mem­ sailing season. Results were that the SIU lost bers on each ship to make that You might be one of those three elections after August 22, ship an overwhelmingly proBrothers or Sisters who impa- and a fourth . election (Hanna SIU ship. tieiitly ask, "Why should we Company) will be held as a run- The vast majority of Lakes start worrying about the 1948 off election between SIU and seamen already know the SIU sailjng season when it's still two LSU early ir the 1948 sailing score, but they need the assist­ or three months away—depend­ season. ance and leadership of SIU Seafarer Robert W. Pohle. ing on whether we sail bulk members in combating the antiWHY WE LOST freighters, sandboats, auto car­ SIU tactics of the open shop who is spurring the Union's riers, tankers or passenger In addition to the election de­ operators. organizing efforts in the Port " ships?" lays caused by the T-H Act, this During 1948, our slogan is, of Philadelphia. Previously he Now, here's where we bring vicious anti-labor legislation gave "Every SIU Great Lakes District had been a Patrolman in that you up to'date. Last year the the LCA- member companies a member an SIU organizer, and port. Brother Pohle has had much better opportunity to every unorganized fleet under j carry on their anti-SIU propa­ concentration an SIU Victory."! considerable experience in or­ ganda. That way, our task of organizing ganizing. much of which he However, had it not been for on unorganized Great Lakes sea- acquired in the SIU's drive the lengthy delays caused by men will be made a much easier among unorganized . tanker the T-H Act we would have one. ' men. polled a much higher vote witli consequent victories. But due to these delays, many SIU mem­ SIU AFFILIATED TUGMEN bers grew impatient, and piled off the Hanna, Wilson, Shenango and I^insman ships. This year, we want to make By G. W. (Bill) CHAMPLIN damn sure that this same sit­ Not being too full of bright uation does not occur again. ideas this week, I'll just get a Many SIU Great Lakes District little story off my chest. members must assume their One afternoon during the membership responsibilities by Isthmian strike, I was sitting in sailing on the unorganized ships. the park waiting until it was This does does not mean to sail time to go over to Greenpoint for for a few weeks or even a few the six-to-midnight watch. Pre­ months. It means that these SIU members must stick with these sently I saw a girl I knew. Now this girl had ambitions to unorganized ships until after go to sea, so you can imagine they are voted. my utter surprise when I tell you 'The best organizational drive she^was coming along leading a in the world, as well as the ef­ two-year old child. forts of many SIU members, "Yours?" I laughed in greet­ mean absolutely nothing unless ing. the complete SIU membership is "Bill, you know it's not," she behind our drive to organize the replied. "I'm not working, so unorganized on the Great Lakes I'm doing a bit of baby-sitting to TAKE NOTE tide me over." Then she told me the story. Members of the SIU Great The kid's father was a writer. Lakes District, who are sailing He had an order for a couple oi: from Atlantic, Pacific and GuL stories which he couldn't turn ports, are urged to return to the out with the child to bother him. Great Lakes. The Great Lakes "Where's the mother?" I nat District needs everyone of. its vraUy asked. members on the Great Lakes "She's a Stewardess, She won' during 1948. Crewmen of the tug B. T. DeBardeleben, Coyle Towing allot her husband any money to Every unorganized lakes fleet >: take care of the baby, because under SIU organizational con­ Company, have seen wage and working conditions shoot to unprecedented heights since they joined the Marine Allied she's jealous and afraid he'd step tract must be manned by SIU Workers, an affiliate of the Seafarers International Union. out if she did." members as well as pro-SIU Making as little as $50 a month before the Union stepped into "Does she take care of the bills lakes seamen. This means that when her ship pays off?" I won­ the 13 Hanna ships, 2 Schneider the picture, their earnings have been upped more than 400 dered, ships and the 11 Tomlinspn ships per cent with corresponding improvements in conditions. From left to right: Royce Lingoni, Captain: Alexander "No,?' the girl said." She hits must be won by the SIU. Thomson, Cook; James LeBlanc, Deckhand; Maxie Hebert, the first ginmill—and that's the We, the members of the SIU Deckhand, W. C. Marler, Deckhand, and Ecton Punch, Pilot. end of the payoff." Great Lakes District, have the At extreme right is Trussell Beatrous, Union organizer. best- contracts on the entire Lakes. We have the best shipBy FRED FARNEN m- The Patrolman Says m Attention Members Xaugh that off if you will. I'd heard a good deal in my time about the neglected wives of merchant seamen, but this was the first case I'd ever run across that involved a neglected hus­ band. However, let me hasten to add that the neglectful female performer was not an SIU gal. Each- man who makes a donation to the LOG should receive a receipt in return. If the Union official to whom a contribution is given does net make out a receipt for the money, call this to the attention of the SecretaryTreasurer, immediately. Send the name of the of­ ficial and the name of the port In which the occurence took place to the New York Hall, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. I -t.. i ' < I A of the DeBardeleben while she was in a New Orleane dr^k itwailfaw on • beitf yzopeller. 's. Here a crewmember surveys the tug's damaged screw. The improvement of working conditions and pay under the SIU banner for such outfits as Coyle Towing company by the; Marine Allied Workers has made it one of the fastest, growing units in the Gulf area.! ¥r\ ill ->'!1 �< Friday, January 30, 194t H »B S EAB ARE R S t O Q Baltimore Fs Expecting PREPARING THE FATTED BOAR FOR THE SPIT By WM. (CURLY).HENTZ LiHle aware of ihe fate' soon' to befall him, the soon-to-heSnnelayHdliuier:-.; botair .paifently.' poses in a life ring, above, while crewmemhers Averilt, Jackson and Petro smadc their chops in anticipation. Above right—George Crabtree, called "The Charmer," soothes the boar into submission. George/ the high executioner, has tact­ fully hidden the knife out of sight. Maybe fresh ham, pork chops and spareribs will put a few extra poimds on the boys. At right — Alcoa Snakehead crewmember Jerry Petro poses with a native mother and her sparsely clothed clan. Interpreting Your Shipping Rules When it comes to sign-on time and he doesn't make the job then he wants to get his old NEW YORK—-Now that ship­ shipping card back. Under, the ping has toughened up a little, rule established by the member­ not only in New York, but in ship, the Dispatcher cannot give aU ports, the usual sharpshooter back the card. So please don't is beginning to come to the ask us to go against the mem front again. He's the guy that bership's wishes. Remember that tries to turn the reading of the each ship can carry only about shipping rules around to his ad­ seven or eight aliens, depending vantage and figures "to hell with on the size of the crew aboard the vessel. the rest of the membership; Another big beef that we have The SlU is a Union that is run by the decisions of the majority, been having is that some of the lite tiny minority that does not membership are adopting a abid6 by the rules which guide strange attitude in regard to the all the others cannot have the ship's condition. If, when they organization operate to suit get to the ship, they find that it themselves. Therefore, don't isn't as clean as a hotel, they come to the Dispatcher asking turn down the job. Bear in him to interpret the shipping mind that it is up to the crew . rules to your special advantage. to make the ship clean. An SlU In connection: with shipping ship is always a clean ship be­ rules, we have had several beefs cause Seafarers make it so. come up. Following are some of Here in the Port of New York, them and how we dealt with them: By PAUL GONSORCHIK and AL KERR ALIENS ON SHIPS The biggest beefs wc have had to contend with in the port of New York concerns aliens. Al­ though we have continually been putting on the board that the ship can use citizens only, we still have some aliens that per' sist. in going down to the ship, 'that one of the ' ^ens aboard will get off. Check It - But Good Check ihe slop chesi be­ fore your boat sails. Make sure that the slop chest con­ tains an adequate supply of aU the things you are liable to need. If it doesn't, call the Union Hall immediately. Alcoa Passenger Shipping New At Highest Level "•:/d I During 1947, Alcoa's passenger operations surpassed any previous year in the company's history, ac­ cording to a company statement. Moreover, advance bookings for 1948 are so heavy that pass­ enger business is expected to be even greater in the coming 12 months. The freight picture was not quite so bright, but showed no real cause for concern. In the second half of 1947, freight ship­ ments tapered off somewhat after being at a high level in the first six months. Alcoa spokesmen explained that the slump in freight shipments was due to foreign currency re­ strictions, the world-wide dollar shortage and the Venezuelan government's limitations on car­ goes in a number of ports which Alcoa ships normally hit. FULL COMPLEMENTS During the year, Alcoa pass­ enger ships, almost without ex­ ception, carried full comple­ ments. The passenger total was increased by the addition of the Alcoa Cavalier, the Alcoa' Clip­ per- and the Alcoa Clipper to the company's fleet. The three new ships in .39 trips were able to handle only a small percentage of the applications for passage on them. The company had 297 sched­ uled freighter sailings during the year, the statement said. At present, company officials said that there were 67 vessels in the Alcoa fleet, a total of 830,000 tons of ocean-going shipping. Some of these were owned by the company, the rest held un­ der bareboat charter from the Maritime Commission. Thirteen new ships were added during 1947. BALTIMORE — Shipping . picked up here and right this minute there are plenty of jobs on the board, and we think that there will be more in the coming week; Last week we paid off three Ore ships, three South Atlantics, one Alcoa, three BuUs, two iElobins, two Watermans, one Bernstein, one Isthmian and one Calmar. Meanwhile, we signed on half a doMn, and with the departures scheduled i for ^e coming days there is a good chance that all the itien will get out. There were, naturally, somO beefs on these ships with the greatest number concerning over­ time in' the Stewards Depart­ ment of the Robin Gray. How­ ever, we got everything settled aboard the ships and nobody lost any overtime or any money. In general, all the payoffs were good ones with everybody present and sober. There are still a few men wait­ ing around for just exactly the ship they want on the run they like-best. Maybe they'll ^et what they are looking for. Things continue serene in both the port of Baltimore and in the City at large. Except for the weather, that is, for there is still plenty of snow to fight your way through ashore. Page Seven*^ the shipping calls are now made on the hour. First call is at 9 o'clock in the morning, with others at 10 A.M. and 11 A.M. No calls are made from 11 A.Mi until 1 P.M. Afternoon calls be­ gin at 1 P.M., with one every hour until 4 o'clock. No calls are made after 4 P.M., except for emergencies. USE YOUR FACILITIES Keep Her Steady As She Goes We sU know lhat ihe Seafarers is lops in ihe mariiime field, and has the best contracts and conditions. We got to be that way the hard way—and let's keep it the way it is. Here are some of the things you can do: L Hold regular shipboard meetings 2. Attend the shoreside meetings; and take an active pari in them. Bring up your }ieefs before the membership, not in a ginmill.3. Keep those gashounds and- performers under control. They are among ihe Union's worst enemies. 4. Do your job to the best of your ability. 5. Don't take lime off unless you are authorized by the department head. Incidentally, some of the mem­ bership haven't been making full use -of the 3rd Deck recreation rooni while in the Port of New York. Under the direction of Frenchy Michelet, the third deck is now equipped with various SAN FRANCISCO — Climax­ ' The 22-cent raise was the open­ ing a five-week fight, the Sea­ ing gun fired by the Seafarers in games, pinball machines, etc. farers Guards and Watchmens a drive to organize all guards This recreation room is open Union won a 22-cent wage boost and watchmen and give them to the membership every day for all guards and watchmen em­ full union protection. For a from 9 A.M. until 11 P.M. With ployed by the American Patrol long time such workers have the television set in good work­ Service, Young's Patrol and the been pushed around by their em-, ing order you can now enjoy U. S. Protective Service. At the ployers. « watching the fights, .wiestliag same time, the Guards and In addition to the solid sup­ matches, newsreels, and many Watchmen became fully affili­ port of the Seafarers, the Guards other activities. Take care of ated with the Seafarers Inter­ received strong backing from this equipment and make good national Union. the Masters, Mates and Pilots, use of it. The increase was the result of the AFL Metal Trades Council v Every week for the next few a settlement reached by the and the AFL Organizational and weeks, we will deal with a dif­ Union and the employers work­ Strategy Committee in their ferent one of the shipping rules ing through the Federal Con- campaign for better wages and conditions. so that the membership may be­ cilation Service, Upon obtaining their pay rise, OPENING GUN come better acquainted with them. These 41 rules are not just Effective January 16, the in­ the Watchmen's union warmly something to be read and forgot­ crease will be in force until May thanked the SIU, the SUP, and ten. They govern how and when 15, when the present contract ex­ the other AFL outfits Which had men shall be shipped out on the pires and a new one will be helped make their success .pbs- ' different jobs. negotiated. sible. SHI Watchmen Win 22-Cent Raise From Three Outfits In Frisco ."•I �THE Page Eight SEAFARER S Friday. January 30. 1948 LOG 1 SHIPS' M1M17TES AMD MEWS it-.;.' Pfi- s'" t' pt:/ afe •, it- Newhall Hills Saga Ends At N.Y. Payoff The longdrawn, trouble-strewn arrived in the form of the SS H. saga of the SS Newhall Hills, a M. Rice, an Alcoa Libertf which Pacific Tankers vessel which al­ put into Southampton with a fire ways forgot to duck, came to an in her cargo of coal. From the end a couple of weeks ago when Rice, the Newhall men got Amer­ the last of the crew paid oft in ican candy and other things and New York. They'd left their above all plenty of cigarettes. ship in Southampton, England, According to a letter Mickiehowever, the British having wicz wrote to the LOG just after bought her. Christmas, Barney McNally was The Newhall was just another to prove to be the mainstay of tanker making the tough trips a the standby crew as the months lot of tankers make until one wore on. It was McNally who foggy day last May in the Eng­ learned how to get food through lish Channel. That was the day the British customs frdm SIU that trouble started and it started ships and even NMU ships hit­ about the toughest way it can ting Southampton for bunkers, for a tanker. and toward the end things In the soupy weather, a traw­ weren't so bad. ler rammed the Newhall, touch­ In fact, Mickiewicz says Mcing off an explosion that sheared NaUy and some of the others got away the bow and kiUed Sea­ on so well with British shoreside farer Edward Bolehala. Five workers that they rated plenty of men were reported missing from free drinks whenever they went the trawler which disappeared in ashore. In addition, one of the smoke and flames and was not Oiler went around with a girl identified, although she was who worked in the agent's office thought to be Swedish. so the boys on the Newhall Hills The Newhall crew won high always had the shipping news praise for what was described as first. their "sheer guts" in fighting the PANAMA EGGS fird that followed the explosion. They played hoses as fire threat­ McNally's greatest feat in the ened a center tank explosion of course of hitting 30 or more ships which would have finished the was wangling two cases of eggs ship once and for all. For 24 and two boxes of tomatoes from hours they battled the fire and a Panamanian tanker that came saved the ship. Nevertheless, in. Best shipping news the boys with her bow blown off and with ever heard was that they were tank tops, girders and cables going home. twisted and tangled she was in Mickiewicz wrote that it was bad shape. "A torpedo couldn't a swell bunch of boys who made have done a better job," said up the crew, but said that as Mac McAuley, an Oiler who took much couldn't be said for the some remarkable photographs of^ Skipper. This point was brought the carnage. out much more strongly when the last 13 of the boys paid off in LONG WATCH Her flag at half-mast for the New York, eight of them coming dead Bolehala, the Newhall was across first class on the America. towed into Sheerness, Kent, 40 At the payoff it turned out that miles from London. The boys both the Skipper and the Chief began coming back to the States Mate had paid more attention to one by one, but a standby crew the bottle than to their duties was kept on while the ship lay during the stay in Southampton in a Southampton shipyard for and had made quite a contribu­ repairs. For them it was a long tion to the general hard time that everybody had. hard watch in England. But the trip home for the boys It was time of super "auster­ who returned on the America ity." Cigarettes were almost un­ was a good one. The boys had obtainable and the boys found a fine time with the passengers— British rations hard to take. Some pretty welcome relief and with the NMU crew. mm A ride home first class on the SS America was well deserved bit of luxury for George Donnelly (left) and Bar­ ney McNally after long tough months aboard the SS NewhaU Hills. Here the two Seafarers are having a bit of fun at the Captain's Dinner. The glamorous yoimg lovely, whose first name is reported as Bessie, seems to be enjoying both the company and the occasion. L,--' . . Painting of the MoUne Victory by. inventive crewmember Andy Lorier. Credit Seafarer Andy Lorier with a bit- of shipboard ingenuity that should make the Asso­ ciation of American Artists sit up and take no­ tice. No obstacle tan keep him from letting go with his talent for drawing and painting when the spirit moves him. Most of the time Andy confines his artistry to black and white sketches, such as have been re­ produced in the LOG from time to time. Oc­ casionally, however, the talented Seafarer feels the ui-ge, as do most artists, to "do something in oil." But Andy travels pretty light when he's out on a trip and that's where his ingenuity comes in. On a recent run aboard the Moline Victory, while the Robin line ship was in the Indian Ocean, Brother Lorier thought he'd like to do an oil painting of the ship. He had no cahvas, however, which is almost indispensable for such a job. But Andy was determined to "do" the Moline Victory, nevertheless. So he simply took an ordinary piece of white drawing paper and then gave it a coat of clear shellac. He allowed it to dry thoroughly, then set to work. When he had completed the paint­ ing, the experiment was so successful that it was virtually impossible to tell the difference between his improvised "canvas" and the real thing. Brother Lorier has never had any art school­ ing. He's interested in painting and sketching only because he gets a "big bang out of it." .1: SIU Ships' Minutes In Brief ' MADAKET. Dec. 2—Chairman and Secretary not given. New Business: Delegates reported no disputed overtime. Motion car­ ried to give Stewards Depart­ ment a vote of thanks for the fine food served during the trip. Motion carried to have all mat­ tresses changed in Deck Depart­ ment foc'sles. Kathryn Men Promise Best To Gourmets An invitation to enjoy the best of cooking, including rice and beans, Puerto Rican style, was sent out to all seafaring epicures by the crew of the SS Kathryn, Bull Lines. In the minutes of a shipboard meeting held December 1, a spe­ cial note was added suggesting that when the Kathryn is up on the board tov crewmembers, men who have a hankering for food at its best should grab the jobs. "Barrilito," the nom-de-mer of a Kathryn crewmember, penned the following to the Kathryn's minutes: "We just want to let the brothers know that on this ship we have the best cooks, so if you want to eat rice and beans Puer­ to Rican style just look for the SS Kathryn on the blackboard in the Union Hall." Pass the beans, pal. STEEL ARTISAN, Dec. 10— Chairman and Secretary not given. New Business: Motion carried to make repair list for each department. . Good and Welfare: Agreed that Patrolman is to check slopchest. One min­ ute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. ^ SDONALD S, WRIGHT, Aug. 30—Chairman Gunner Grahne; Secretary Langston. Delegates re­ ported departments running smoothly. Good and Welfare: Suggested that everyone coop­ erate in keeping messroom clean. Steward Department beef con­ cerning Steward's yelling at messman Gillies. Messman told to do Steward's bidding and beef later. ^ X X MARINA. Oct. 5—Chairman J. A. Baldwin; Secretary R. P. Sirois. New Business: Motion carried to have ship's previous repair list carried over to new list. 'Motion carried to have ur­ inals repaired. Good and Wel­ fare: Discussion of painting Ste­ wards Department. Agreement reached of satisfaction to all hands. One minute of silence in memory of Brothers lost at sea. XXX JOHN W. MACKAY, Oct. 10— Chairman W. H. Harrell; Secre­ tary Q. ^ Mkflntyre. New Bud- ness: H. L. Manchester elected ship delegate by acclamation. List of offenses and fines ap­ proved. Motion carried that each member of the crew would have the right to enter the name of each offender on the list to be posted. Good and Welfare: Black Gang to use spare head and shower and keep them clean. XXX TONTO, Nov. 27 — Chairman M. E. Sanchez; Secretary J. J. Hoyle. Delegates' reports accepted. New Business: Motion carried that James Winters be approved for a permit. Motion by Steward that if delegates wish to check requisition sheets they are to do at least 12 hours before ship's arrival in port. Good and Welfare: Men asked to refrain from throwing cig­ arette butts in drains. Motion carried that the "three delegates along with the Steward check aU mattresses and make arrange­ ment for replacement of old bedding. X X X FRANCES. Dec. 5—Chairman John Lincoln; Secretary Frank Rose. New Business: Motion car­ ried to elect Dan Butts as ship delegate. "Motion carried for Del­ egates to investigate laundry and bring back recommendations to be voted upon at next meeting. Education: Brother Frank Rowell spoke on tanker drive. He promised to go to first SIU Hall and bring back literature. Mo­ tion carried for decks in foc'sles fContinued on Page 9) , • : ' 'jX\ �Friday, January 30, 1S48 THjB SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine SIU Ships' Minutes In Brief exchanged. Resolution carried (Contmucd from Page 8) | that the Purser show movies to be painted. Good and Wel- j next trip. One minute of silence fare: Discussion on gashounds! for brothers lost at sea. and performers with agreement that crew will not go to bat for 4-4 4. ALCOA CAVALIER, Dec. 7— men who foul-up. One minute of Chairman Crosby: Secretary Zap-' silence for departed brothers. pia. Elected James Allen Ship 4. S. 4. Delegate. No beefs reported from YARMOUTH, Nov. 28—Chair­ any department. Have $73.58 in man Matthew Sams: Secretary j A treasury. Good and Welfare: Aubrey Parsons. New Business:; Voted to collect baseball equip­ Motion by T. Aldridge that a' : ment and resume baseball games. survey of rooms on D Deck be' , i Ship's minutes and record of made so any vacancy may be — ship's funds to be posted in made available for the Stewards messroom. Voted more cake and Department. Motion by Hall for clarification of Section 15, Par. and boat drill conducted on Sat- cookies for coffee. Resolved to b of agreement, as ship is being "rday afternoon. Education: have repair list ready before' MARCH 31- isTHEDEAD­ used as hotel and clause does Reading of the part of agree- hitting New York. Resolution not cover this peculiarity. Mo- rnent dealing with fire and boat calling ^ on everybody to vote in LINE RK PAYIN6 YOUR. lion by Williams that once a drill. Good and Welfare: Agree- Union elections. Passed vote of 1946 ONION ASSESSMBNIS. week crew hold an educational n^ent that all rooms be kept-thanks to Chief Cook and galPRoiEcT YOUR SHIPPING meeting. Motion by Johnson that elean. One minute of silence ob-12ey force. A minute of silence a drinking fountain be installed served for Brothers lost at sea. for brothers lost at sea. riACE AND MEMBERSHIP back aft on "D" Deck for crew's' 4. 4- 4. DAVIDSON VICTORY, Nov. RI6HT3AHD PRIWLEGES convenience. 25 — Chairman Leroy Nicholas; BYPAYlNG UP ANDKEEP­ Secretary Del Benedict. Good ING IN GDdD STANDING. and Welfare: Transportation dis­ cussed and it was decided to re-' MARINA, Nov. 16—Chairman fer it to Patrolman on arrival in W. J. Carney: Secretary R. P J Mobile. Results of conference in Sirois: Ship Delegate W. T. nPMT&MTN ROTfRM 91 Mobile between Cal Tanner and Taylor. No beefs except a few -r™ rwi« w' the civil authorities read to crew, hours overtime in Deck DepartCrewmerobers go on record ex- ment. Carried to have the three ^ Cvhw messman re- „ , _ » votej ofn thailks to Delegates draw up repair lists tor and Welfare: Crew quested members to assist him ^spons^ble crew's approval before passing By HANK Voted have pres­ there's no sense in taking a job, going aboard ship Sitr a'„T?r rf Sg S P»"s hold sihtU^ ineetings One sure increased, and to have gal­ and Brothers, then coming back to the hall to turn back the job. Let's be _ • X ' ofe si­ • nnnuto of silence for brothers ley fitted with steam table and ship s radio. One minute sailors and good SIU men. Let's not look for an inch of dust under electric mixer. .One minute of the bunks, the brand of coffee aboard, rust on the anchors or lence in memory of brothers lost lost at sea. silence for Biothers lost at sea. holidays on the stack. As long as the ship isn't sinking at the dock at sea. 4. 4. 4" 4> 4" there's no legitimate reason for not holding on to the job once JOHN W. MACKAY .Oct. 28— you take it off the board. Shipping is tough, at times, and how WILLIAM J. BRYAN, Oct. 26 Chairman W. H. Harrell; Secre­ good the ship and the trip will be depends on how you do your —• Chairman Jack McArthur; tary O. A. Mclntyre. T. J. Den­ own job aboard ship and the cooperation j'ou give j'our shipmates. Secretary W. D. Rinehart. Dele­ nis. Deck Delegate, R. Summergates reported on number of 4 4" 4> lin. Stewards Delegate, and bookmen in their departments. It's really a good thing to see how more and more of the Harrell, Engine Delegate, re­ Deck Department reported about membership are voicing their opinions , and problems in the ported no beefs at all. Voted 200 hours of disputed overtime LOG—even continuing the discussion of various articles wrtten that checkers, watchmen and re­ mostly on gangway watches. by other Brothers. It's easy to have an opinion about something pairmen from .shore be fed in Good and Welfare: Steward re­ concerning the SIU. • However, when you write an article about ported that new mattresses and recreation room only. Voted to it for your weekly union newspaper, you really use your coffee pots will be placed aboard. make it an offense finable in the brains—and in doing so you automatically educate yourself All doors, ports and storm doors amount of $10.00 to post phony and the brothers who will read your article. leak. Ship to be fumigated and names on the offense list. 4 4 4 medical chest checked. SEATRAIN -raAS, Nov. 16 & 4. 4. From the SS Robin Hood at sea Brothers Paul Clendenning, 4, t 4i —Chairman Bill Gray; Secretary STEEL AGE « Nov. 24—ChairTOUSSAINT LOUVERTURE. O. J. Lesh. Mclntyre reported man Arne Bjornson; Secretary Bob High, Jim O'Connell and Red Jones sent their salty holiday Nov. 12—Chairman Manuel Lan- that Captain requested that all Joseph Dames. Engine Delegate greetings by radiogram to Brother Pete King, his wife, and a dron: Secretary Joshua Lundy.' wrap up all liquor reported disputed overtime, said few other brothers... Brother Spurgeon Woodruff was in last New Business: Landron Mioved ^coming aboard. New Busi- collection might depend on week confessing he was marrying the SS Steel Worker for a that all losses due to theft while ness: Repair list made up and whether Isthmian agreement was third trip around the world again. His reasons—she's a good ship in port be reported to Patrolman approved. Education: Steward signed before payoff. Voted that and has a swell ci-ew ... Brother Isidore Levy just come in from for action and Mate be instructed spoke on responsibility of crew the Delegates inspect food stores, a long Isthmian trip... Brother Matt Fields has a case right now to keep all unauthorized persons m keeping ship clean. Pointed slopchest and medical list before —a case of a whispering voice. What kind of medicine is pre­ off the ship. Rising vote of out that men should take care sailing, and that fruit juices be scribed for this ailment, Brother Fields?... Little "Blackie" thanks to the Steward Depart­ of gear union fought to have served for breakfast twice a Arenella is in town right now after a fourteen day trip. 4 4 4 ment for the splendid coopera­ placed on ships. week instead of fresh fruit. Here are some oldtimers who may still be in town: Bosun tion and excellent feeding dur­ 4- 4. 4. M/S/C that Delegates have all J. Ziereis, T. Foster, F. Camacho, Bosun A. Allie, J. Latorre, ing voyage. STEEL AGE, Nov. 6—Chair- disputed overtime ready for F. X. Donovan, M. Feeheney, Deck Engineer J. Shiber, D. W. man C. Wright: Secretary J. Patrolman and to report to Arscott, C. Fleming. Steward F. E. Gardner, Chief Cook J. Dames. Crew elected A. C. Rios, Patrolman that overtime is short Hernandez. Bosun K. G. Ostling. A. Armand, Bosun P. Gon­ Stewards Delegate; W. Ratcliffe, for sanitary work and for serving zales. J. Wahletz and E. Brundage... Brother Hanzel E. Brooks (SUP) Engine Delegate; G. Winn, passengers' meals . was Deck Delegate and Ship's Delegate aboard the SS Wayne Deck Delegate. Voted to notify 44> 4MacVeagh. A real SIU man, indeed, who has tried to do his Patrolman of failure to have best for the crew and the voyage. man posted at wheel from 8 4 4 4 4. J, J, a.m. to 5 p.m. when "iron mike" Story of the Week (with some beef in it): Last week a ELI WHITNEY, Sept. 14 — operates. Voted unanimously to secon.d cook and baker tried to do his best , but had a disappoint­ Chairman Bill Thompson: Sec- fine men 25 cents for leaving ing experience in the end. A ship was sailing in the afternoon retary George Burns. Delegates dirty dishes etc. in messhall, w ithin an hour or two. A call came, in for another man to replace had nothing to report. New Bu.s-' collections to go to members in the Second Cook and Baker who was not aboard and nowhere in iness: Motion carried for each hospital. Voted to ask Patrolman 4 4. 4•sight. A Second Cook and Baker in the hall took the job so the man to donate 50c for ship's to inquire why company was YAKA, Nov. 23 — Chairman ship wouldn't sail short-handed thus avoiding arguments and fund. Delegate reported that trip not providing free launch serv- Preston Lobbregt; Secretary H. confusion in the affected department. Rushing down the dock, is expected to be pleasant as ice. Voted to contact AMMLA A. Orlando. No beefs reported. struggling with his two bags of gear, the new man sights an­ Captain is a fine fellow and for a library. Approved repair Brother Smith proposed that the other guy staggering ahead of him. When he gets to the ship he will work with the crew. Good list. ^ carrying of deck cargo be made sees this particulai' type of a performer climbing aboard and and Welfare: Ship Delegate sta­ 4. 4^ 4. known in sufficient time to allow the gangway pulled up right after him. Brothers, remember the ROBIN LOCKSLEY, Nov. 27 ted that all beefs are to be first catwalk to be rigged before sail­ taken to the Departmental Dele­ -Chairman Ned Williams: Sec ing, and proposed that this be importance of your jobs at all times. You'll hardly ever get ir'oTTT u ~ fouled up yourself or foul up your shipmates and the ship if you gate and if no settlement is at­ retary W. E. Porter. Delegates 1" °' " ^ SIU ships. know the SIU way of doing things and you use your common tained, the Ship, Delegate will reported all beefs settled. New be consulted. One minute of sil­ Business: Resolution carried that Y^^ed that hospital be moved sense; all grievances be brought to Pa­ from aft, as present place was 4 4 4 ence for brothers lost at sea. Brother Lloyd King was Engine Delegate on the SS trolman through Delegate. Voted unsuitable. Voted that repair 4. 4. 4. Lebore... Gulfer C. B. Martin and Brother A. F. Nottage EDWARD RICHARDSON. Nov. that Patrolman should ask Pur- list be made up and turned in at end of voyage. Voted that were aboard the SS Wild Ranger... Brother Archie D. Sandy 9—Chairman Clinton McMullen;lser why slopchest is not open was chairman and Ship's Delegate aboard the SS LaSalle Secretary William R. Hughes, weekly and why prices are so water tank be cleaned out before ...Gulf oldtimer Leroy Nicholas making a trip on the SF New Business: All rnen instruc­ high. Approved motion that, pub­ sailing. One minute of silence Davidson Victory. ted to turn in overtime for fire lic library books be coll-'cted andj'for Brothers lost at sea. A eoOD UNIOW MEMBER DOBS MxeETINEAP STANDINe! CUT and RU\ • ^S-'^reoSfed" cLtThr.r 00??. • - -- •- • . . J . ,s. 4» ' �p«a»'TeaJ Frich^'Jattinuhr 90' 1948. Tff E S E A T A R E R.S: L O G - MEMBEBSmP SPEAKS / ly John Fiske Is Dream Ship; Bordeaux Oo-La-La, He Says 6ot A Story? Send It in! wiU bring sad thoughts of a The minutes of a meeting held short payoff to many of the crew. aboard an SIU ship recently con­ You've been getting letters Women and Champagne can tained a request which we would about Bucko Mates, Captain really go through a roll of francs like to see granted. However, we Blighs, bad Isthmian scows, so I in a hurry, as many of us found must rely upon the membership's thought you'd like to hear about out. response -to do so.a dream ship and a pleasure The crew, imder Good and NAMES A FEW Welfare, suggested that the SEA­ cruise for a change. The ship is the SS John Fiske Some ot the better hangouts, FARERS LOG devote two pages and the cruise was to France. where seamen will get decent in the LOG to cheerful news, Happened to be my first trip to prices and better treatment are praise of men and crews and in­ that country, and from what the Cafe Du Paul, the L'Embas- teresting exi>eriences instead of some of my Seafarer friends have sey, and the Hotel Majestic. Look moans, groans and beefs. Well, we still want to hear told me I didn't think that it these places up if you are lucky from Seafarers who have beefs enough to be able to go to this would be such a good country. —they serve a good purpose city of cities. I want to tell all of those guys In closing, a word of praise for but as the crew mentioned right now that they are dead cheerful news, is just as inter wrong. For my money, France Captain Frank Wennet. One of esting and we'd like to print is one swell country, and the port those good Joes who looks out more of it. of Bordeaux will come down the for the crew and does things That's where you come in. stretch three lengths to the good right for them. The gang on Something imusual is always whenever a discussion of good the Fiske is behind him a hun­ happening to seamen and crews pprts comes up in the messhall. dred percent. wherever they drop the anchor. We were able, to spend Christ- According to the Deck Gang, That incident ashore in the last ; mas in Bordeaux and that, of the Mates are tops. As for the port gave the whole gang a course, means Christmas day din- Engineers, my hat is off to Chief laugh. ItH probably meter Jim McMurrough, the Holland guffaw or two in the LOG. Brothers who are First and In the words of the big ad­ Third, and to Second Assistant vertising outfits: Don't hide your Logan Rbe, all the best bunch light under a basket. I've ever sailed under. Just give us the details, pic­ This is a good crew, too, with tures, too. if possible, and well gashounds and performers not do the rest. The address is: SEA found and not wanted. I'm hop­ FARERS LOG, 51 Beaver St.. ing for many future voyages like New York 4, N. Y. this last one. D. Hall SS John Fiske Tor the Edilojf: ner. I'll now slip in a little plug for the Steward's Dept. aboard the Fiske: Orchids to Chief Cook Frank Judah and Steward AI Sistrunk, for one fine combina­ tion repast and banquet. Put Calendar On All Ships, Brother Suggests WORDS CANT DESCRIBE To the Editor: I've been thinking about this for a long time and expect that many other Brothers have had the same thought but have not gotten around to putting it be­ fore the membersship. I believe a practical 'thing for the Union to do would be to put out a Union calendar. A small, tidy calendar to be placed in all ships on the bulletin board. Besides serving the regular calendar function, it would also be a gentle reminder to the offi­ cers that the ship carried an SIU crew. More important, however, it would specify Union holidays and other important dates to men of the SIU. For example, anniver­ sary of Union's founding (this is our tenth year), contract termin­ ation dates, Andrew Furuseth's Birthday, and other dates worthy of remembrance to SIU members. What do you think of tlie idea, fellas? Albert A. LaPIante r won't go into the menu here, for it would take too many superiatives and adjectives to cover it. Suffice to say, what you other guys on other ships had was only ; a midnight snack in comparison. While in Bordeaux, we invited fifteen orphans to share our din­ ner with us. Shepherded by the Swiss Consul and his wife they showed up with sharp appetites on Christmas morning. Did those kids, eat! — After a mere two hours of steady stuffing, they went on a tour of the ship and personally wished each man in the crew the best that the New Year could bring. . Some of lis still had some gum, candy bars and soap. Those •little presents topped off the best ; Christmas some of those poor m ( kids ever had. Miraculously, the whole crew was sober for the big doings in the chow hall.. But it was a dif­ ferent story before the day was over and the evening started. That wasn't the last we heard of the Christmas Party. ITie fol' lowing day a Catholic Priest from the oi'phanage came down to the dock and blessed the ship. That is one reason that makes me want to say on this ship. She could go through ice and storm and still come out okay. A word here about the Ma­ demoiselles and the gin-mills of Bordeaux, though these words LaFitte Stewards Night Lunch Set R.R. Precedent SS Flyer Master's Laxness In Sanitary Control Cited To the Editor: Some of the ships' masters are constant dragdowns in our battle for the improvement of condi­ tions on Isthmian ships. On my last trip to the Persian Gulf I was aware that if the Master, had given more attention to the crew and ship conditions On Holiday the ti'ip would have been of more benefit to the men aixd "the com­ pany. As we all know the Persian Gulf is an area that is conducive to diseases such as malaria, cholera, dysentery, etc. Looking at this important fact, we can clearly sec that shipboard'sanita­ tion in general should have been in the foreground, instead of be­ ing ignored as was the case on the Steel Flyer. NEVER CLEANED •Wim Not once during the two-andohe-half mouths in this area were the midship house decks washed or scrubbed in any way. The midship decks became a breeding place for flies an filth. Another thing Was the practice of allow­ ing natives to use crew messhalls, glassware and utensils for feed­ ing. Americans have not the re­ sistance to the diseases of this region that the natives have. When questioned about this the Captain said it was the com­ pany's wish. From now on, I look skep­ tically on medical examinations that are required before sailing an Isthmian ship. No inspection whatever of sanitary conditions was made by the Master during our Persian Gvdf stay. The only inspection during the entire trip was made a short time before we entered an American port. This was only eyewash for the benefit of the short officials and not for the crew. All told this trip on the Steel Flyer was the most riskful and miserable trip that I have ever made to sea. John Sundling Buster Gwosdik. OS. spent some time aboard the Portu­ guese fishing schooner — on To the Editor: which he is pictured above — when the John Gallup was in The Stewards Department of Lisbon Christmas day. the Jean Lafitte are Union His shipmate. Andrew MessBrothers that every SIU member ana. who snapped a raft of would like to sail with. But good photos during the trip, there are two characters among sent this one along. them I would like to talk about. They are Steward Delephena and Messman Big Boy Chapman. These two Brothers are in­ genious, to say the least. Even though the trip ended in San Francisco, they continued to serve night lunches on . the Southern Pacific Railroad. , By BILL GARRITY I believe this is the first time that night lunch ever was served on a railroad. Nevertheless, these two Brothers continued to The tugboat men of long ago, serve night lunch . for three Worked very hard with, nqthing to show. straight nights. Where and how They worked long hours, with short pay. they accumulated all the food is And really couldn't have any say. still a mystery. Well, Brothers Delephena and They had no organizing then. Chapman, are you going to give Until I'll really tell yon tvhen. the secret away and tell us how you managed to compete so suc­ Some boys that were a real deck hand, cessfully with the Southern Decided to organize and stay on land. Pacific Railroad? They made an organization great, Hobezt A. Barrel! So now the boys don't have to wait. (Ed. Nole: Okay. Brothers, tell us how.) Jil ••i m >i| "ii Log'A-Rhythms Totfay hni Yesterday They go to work on a job that's fine, And friendship doesn't stand in line. They have good men to back them too, It's the organizers of the SIU. So all you boys stick together. Fair or cold or rainy weather. Report to the Hall when you're in town. The boys at the Hall won't let you down. There's a job waiting there for you. If you are a member of the SIU, Ir: -r.'i. . 'r-I �T H E S E A FA RE R S Friday, January 30, 1848 LOG We Know Yon The Old Redhead Reports A Bad Case Of Beira Blues I've got the Beira blues. Some 48 days ago we arrived in Beira aboard the Virginia City Victory and to this date, Christmas Eve, we haven't made the dock. We've been anchored out here so long that the other vessels coming in think we're the light ship. The not-so-hot launch service avails us of the opportunity to view Beira in all its splendor. Beira—the only cemetery in the world with light... This is the place where Port Stewards go when they die... If I had anything to say about the atom bomb tests at Bikini, they would have used this place. About the population here: There are about 2,000 residents— all dead. These people love watersports. Their favorite is "Soak the Seamen" ... A movie costs 80 cents per. Believe me. I've got better film on my teeth than what is shown here. The rows of seats are so close together you sit with the people in front of you... I was wi-ong when I thought the theatre was air-cohditioned—the guy next to me had a fan. Another point of interest here is the "Chinaman's." I doti't know if the place comes under the heading of water sports but it's a dive... The place has a real oriental atmosphere—even the cockroaches are slant-eyed. The town also has a radio station. Two hours a day they broadcast static in English and Portuguese ... The local citizens are great lovers of music, es­ pecially the police force. They'll play a tune on your head any­ time. Beira is definitely the paramountcy in disoiganization. The only thing around here that's organized is the mosquitoes. An­ other month and we'll have to change the axe heads to rubber. Just think, we'll have to spend Christmas and New Year's here. It's about 100 in the shade, so in order to make with the Christmas Spirit, Yankeestyle, Rocky White and Dutchy Bolz will lead the crew in cai-oling direct from the chill box. Also a raffle will be held, the winner to get the privilege of shrinking the Second Cook's head over an open flame. From the foregoing you can see what's happening to us. Ex­ cuse me while I stagger back and find a cage. Give my regards to Paul and Benny on New York Hall's 2nd Deck. We'll be back around March, April or Mayhem. Red Campbell (Ed. Note: What happens to "Red" brings tears to our eyes—from chuckles. Sorry for your trouble. "Red," but - we think all hands get a big bang out .of your misfortunes. Let's have more, soon.) ^ Cities Service Man Looks To Union Representation To the Editor: I am on the Salem Maritime, one more of the newly-acquired T-2s by the Cities Service Oil Company. The crew on board is for the SIU and it's only too bad they're not in yet. (Ed. Note; Cities Service is presently being balloted by the National Labor Relations Board). fhe. ship's hull is being V; strengthened in the Meriyl' , Stevens dry dock and we'll soon : go out for a load and then will proceed to New York, where I am ardently hoping we'll get a chance to vote and see the Union become our representative. TIPS FOR VOLUNTEEI^ Keep in mind that the best way to organize the unorganized is to do your job well. Take a job you can do efficiently. Be nice to the guys—try to win an argument instead of a fight. Talk about the Union and what it has done for you. Let them know that the guys who "don't want to know about the union" are gen­ erally finks who are, most of the time 99-year club old faithfuls, $cared of losing tbe jobs they've ( ignslaved themselves for. Try eniighteiyng them one by one—it's not a bad methd. John R. Chaker, Oiler 'Confused' Electrician Bids Members Define His Status To the Editor: To ihe Editor: BIT OF OLD CANTON Page Eleven Hiding behind a "beard" won't save Johnny Roberts from identification, we still know him. P. San Martin's Camera caught him in a play­ ful mood aboard the Florida where Johnny is a member of the Stewards Department. Hungry Gervais Had Nothing On The Grande Ronde To the Editor: I have just finished reading the account of the last trip of the SS Gervais, Pacific Tankers, in the Dec. 19 issue of the LOG. We had the same trouble on the SS Grande Ronde of the Amer­ ican Pacific Tankers. They were supposed to have six to nine months supplies brought aboard in Hopoken, N. J. Yet we ran out of stores before three months had elapsed. There should be something done about these tankers which take long trips. We were eating canned spam, which the Steward called ham (without even smil­ ing) for over two weeks. The Captain thought he was half "Wild Bill" Hickok and half John L. Sullivan. It seemed every time he got half a tankful he either scared the hell out of the watch on deck by walking up to one of them and sticking a gun in their guts and saying, "Who the hell are you," or he would walk. back aft .and chal­ lenge anybody-to a fight. Lucky for him that nobody took him up. While cruising around the Gulf we saw many American tankers sailing under foreign flags, including Russian. What disgusts me most are those Pana­ manian scows. I believe we met the Gervais in Savonna, Italy. Frank Oslrick I am writing this letter to you in the hope that you will publish it. I am writing in regard to the agreement we have concerning the Electricians. For the last few year? I haven't had any real trouble with work­ ing rules, but since the war I have run up against so many arguments about what Electri­ cians are and are not supposed to do that I am kind of confused. I would like to have all Elec­ tricians read this letter very carefully then put their answers in the LOG. others split the batteries between I the Electrici.an and the Radio i Operator and a few even ring in the Second Mate where the Gyro batteries are concerned. Just what the hell is an Elec­ trician supposed to do? SUGGESTIONS I think that a committee should be formed and a specified agree­ ment drawn up. Below are some things to which such a commit­ tee might well agree: 1. Mates to handle deck lights as far as replacing bulbs in mastlights, floodlights and cargo cluster lights. LACK STATUS 2. What battgries are under the care of the Electricians to be Around 1945, the Electricians specified. did not have any specified room 3. Both • switchboai'ds to be to live in and were pushed from one room to another. I ran into handled by Electrician — Engi­ this situation on the SS Bell neers to keep hands off. Ringer in September 1945 and 4. Two hours overtime to be again on the SS Robin Goodfel- allowed Electricians on Sunday low in November 1947. Of at sea, and on both Saturday and course, you won't run into this Sunday in port to make trouble­ always. I only mention it to shooting rounds. illustrate my point: the Electri­ 5. Electricians to be called and cian has no specified status put on standby at any time when aboard some of our ships. electrical deck gear is being used Our agreement may be inter­ for any purpose. preted to mean any one of a 6. Electricians to be called up­ thousand things. It does not on to keep a motor log" and specify some of the things for "rhegger" readings on all motors, which we are doing and collect­ readings to be taken at three ing overtime. Since the agree­ month intervals. ment does not define these things I would also like to see it some of the more ambitious Chief made compulsory for all Assist­ Engineers are trying to stop our ant Electricians to have three doing them. years engine room time. I see no These Chief Engineers are say­ reason why we should accept ing that they do not need an new men who never have been Electrician on standby when in an engine room and ship them docking and un-docking; that above men who have the experi­ they are not going to call an ence and the qualifications. Electrician when they want to | 1 would like very much . to change over generators. have pro and con opinions on ; These Chiefs refuse to pay; this letter published in the LOG overtime from 6 p.m. when the | so that I can learn how the longshoremen go to supper even ' ma.iority of Electricians will feel though the Electrician is re- • if and when such a committee as • quired to remain on board. i is suggested above should become There are other things: Some \ a reality. ships allow you two hours on j Sunday to make your trouble-1 Cei'tainly these working rules shooting round, but others want I am asicing for would benefit all you to make this trip free. Some Electricians in the future. Wiley E. Parrott of them want you to work on; (Ed. Note: Okay, Electricians, the gyro and radar and the ships j how about generating some radio speaker and receivers while ! juice on Brother Parrott's beef. others pass this work to the Radio ! The LOG wires are open to Operator. Some say that the bat­ you). teries are the Electrician's work. u WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE TO YOU?'' Back From Army Duty, Member Asks For LOG To the Editor: JOHN R. CHAKER LOG Can Be Seen In Beira, He Reports To the Editor: I would like it to be men­ tioned in the LOG that all SIU brothers can get copies of the paper down in Beira, East Africa. We have been here for a month and a half and have been getting the. LOG at the Swan Bar. I would like to add that this is a real place for all SIU men. I don't think there is an­ other like it in all East Africa. , ~ Thomas Pitti SS Virginia City I have just been reinstated into the SIU after serving eigh­ teen months in the Armed Forces and am now making my home in San Francisco for the present. I'm taking tests under the GI Bill of Rights and cannot go to T'; V.;. sea right away. I would like to keep in touch with the Union activities and would very much appreciate it if you would mail the LOG to the»enclosed address. Clinton L. Ccnn To the Editor: San Francisco (Ed. Note: Will do.) I em sending a picture of the Deck Gang on the SS Murray Blum. Here they are taking coffee time after cleaning the decks of lamp black, flour and sulphur. They - say there wasn't any penalty cargo aboard but what does it look like to you? Back row, left to right: Jim Porter, E. Szoholm, Dave Morelli: Middle row: R.. Ready, J. R. Clement, A1 Potter; Front row: L. Therict and "the Lover." _ Picture was taken by Jean Parr. D'. MoreUi �Twelve T B M' S Eryi^F A R E R/ S L a c Fridays January 30; 1948 Strokes The 'Aching Back' Book-Holders Reai^ Ponders Future Of Lay-Ups As Number Increases Daily Of Mattress-Mad Seafarer l! I'Vj-i •• f i IIJ • • s; TO the Editor: The above figures are only an estimate. Probably there are; There are one-hundred and more but I'm certain that num­ I read with sharp interest the twenty thousand vacant jobs in ber is a minimum. The tugboat, letter written by a Seafarer be­ the James River for both crew­ men who take the ships up the moaning his "aching back" (LOG men and officers alike. Of course river have heretofore been " in -' Dec. 26). I cannot help but sym­ these openings can't- be filled at the habit of counting them. But pathize with him in his lament­ present. The ships aren't sailing; now, according to my confidant, ing the sad shape of mattresses they're in the IsMieyard, dead. "It's worth your job to be caught A ship must, have steam to provided for the crews on nearly counting the tiers. At last count sail and, as we all know, -the SEATRAIN BEEF 100 per cent of our ships. there were three thousand, that steam must come from Washing­ Shades and shame of days gone was a few months ago." While am in the mood I ton. It is not forthcoming. If the by when men slept in hammocks might as well unload another COMING IN DAILY hot air from one session in Con­ and ate off of enameled table­ beef I have been • harboring gress were put under a water Apparently the James River ware. The mattresses provided against the Seatrain ships and tank, we . would have that steam; is the graveyard for the entire are murderous, to say the least. the dangerous deck set-up. enough to move every ship in east coast. Ships are pouring in l£oW' much time has passed in As I pointed out in a pre­ daily from such points as Ala­ the James River. discusang diis beef since the-end vious letter to the LOG, if Later; unless something is done bama, New Orleans, Savannah," of the war, I caxmot say. a man gets hurt on any of these about-it, the dead vessels may Baltimore, Philly, New York and. I am merely siding with the vessels, he would have no diffi­ leave their moorings imder new Boston. Brother arai surety wish him culty in winning his case in management, sponsored by one Along the banks of the river ludc in the matter of decent court. of our "I'll pay you Tuesday" for at least 30 miles can be seen jsleepihg accmnmodations. I hope (Name withheld on request) ships of every size and descrip­ nations. his beef will strike home. The tion. A few have been stripped. "back breakers" foimd in most Some have recently been given; foc'sles will not be there for­ TAKING A BVSMAN^K HOLIDAY—SW STYLE—IN LISBON a fresh coat of paint. ever unless the membership so In their respective groups are chooses. transports, hospital ships, C-ls, I for one have slept on too C-2s, C-3s, Vlctorys, Libertys and many of these rockpUes and any many others, sitting grey and beef condemning them is music solemn at the water's edge, like to my years. I hope the beefs faithful servants abandoned by rise to the crescendo of a sym­ their master. And that, indeed, phony. is the case. Who will be the recipient of HAS SOFT BED these faithful servants — those . I am more fortunate that the that time and the weather do hot . Brother who write as I have the destroy first? On what ungrate- , officer-type berth. It is paradise ful nation will Uncle Sam be- . compared to the other type but stow these gifts? It's anybody's this can't last forever. Those guess. now suffering twisted spines WHY HIDE IT? from the regular issue should Why the attempt to conceal make themselves heard on this the number of ships now collect­ matter. ing in the James River? That,. In our last meeting aboard the too, is anybody's guess. Seatrain New Jersey the problem If I were a politician, I would' of" Idcker space was raised. A tell you that whatever we send., motion WM passed requesting the abroad, and the assistance we While the SS John Gellupi^ Smith and Johnson, laid over in coinpany to put in the Libertylend those poor destitute peoples , Lisbom Portugal, for eighteen days, Crewmember Andrew Messtype locker that has half of the over there, is not for profit but ana, FWT, camera in hand; look in the nautical sights of the tipper section arranged with to insure the peace. harbor. With the aid of an obliging fisherman, left above, Messana small shelves, but it was pointed pullc hard for the Pcwtuguese full-rigged skip dimly seen in the However, I am not a politi­ out, that this division cut out cian and therefore not a very background; hsmger space; good liar, so I'll slip back into - I then suggested the type of The ship—above—is used as a Naval training ship by the the ranks of the humble masses Portuguese government. At left, Messana poses on the bowsprit. and content myself with morbid " dirawer underneath the bunk, such as I have in my foc'sle, and Tbe^GeUup; which spent Christmas and New Year's in Lisbon conjecture. the. crew agreed to include it in paid off in New York last week. The payoff was d«cribed as Felix J. Curls the request. one of the cleanest ever made by the Patrolmen. Baltimore 14, Md. ' I sailed on a Lakes sandsucker last fall. She had drawers built in under the bunks. The springs and iriattress, however, were of To the Editon other man added to its staff so the rockpile type. I felt the there will be someone in the Hall All applications for unemployguys who beefed to get the During one of my recent visits who can handle the affairs com­ ihent In^urtince in New York to San Juan, Puerto Rico, I City must be made through the petently: when the Agent and "Smile For Papa" visited the Union Hall there. offices at 277 Canal Street, in­ Patrolman, are out? During this, visit I have found stead of' the District offices, as Charles. Palmer. formerly. that the office of that Hall is Mmiarch of the Seas imdermanned. To the Editor: '» lii ' Black leather holders in which Seafarers can keep their Union bo<dts .and. sea­ man's papers are now avail­ able at SIU Branches in all ports. Stamped in gold on the holders is a wheel, in­ signia of the SIl# The holders are approxi­ mately three and . a quarter inches wide- by four- and three-quarter inches deep. They- are being sold for $1, slightly above cost. First pro­ ceeds vdll be used to pay . off the initial expenseo borne by the Uniom ttereafter any profits derived will be fumed over to the hospital fund. In Hew York, the leather holders may be purriiased in the baggage room, on the . fourth Boor. drawers should have argued fur­ ther for the officer-type bunk. A man with a good night's sleep under his hide is a far bet­ ter man. This the company should readily understand. Their penhy-wise, pound-foolish phil­ osophy is losing them money. Feels San Juan Needs Man Atteotlofl Menbers! ANXIOUS FATHER SEEKS INFO ON RO^RT TOMPKINS To' the Editor: : "Blackie" Cardullo, former Marcus Hook Agent, proudly i^plays his offspring. His son, somewhat dazzled by the camera, is now soaking up the California sun with his pappy, SIU West Coast Representative is San Francisco. Photo by Daniel C. Flintjer, I%iladelphia Seafarer. , My son Robert D. Tompkins is a member of your organization. He once told ihe I could lo­ cate him through you if needed. Jle left home the first week in October this year (Ed. note: That would be October 1947) to go to Baltimore to; ship out. We have not heard from him since. This is very unusual as he is a steady letter writer. Frankly, we are worried for fear he may be sick or hurt. He carries three tickets: FWT, Oiler and I^ifeboatman. We would appreciate any informa­ tion you could give us. Thanks a lot. W. H. Tompkins 637 Bigelow St. urgh 7, , Pa. At the moment there are only two officials in that port—one is the agent; the other ik the Patrol­ man-Dispatcher. This Hall here in San Juan doesn't only cover this port, it also covers alf ports on the entire island. Sometimes there are as many as twelve ships scattered around the island. The Agent may be over in Ponce to square a beef away and the Patrolman will be making the ships in San Juan therefore, it leaves the Hall with­ out an official. MIGHT FOUL UP Asks More Titoe to Regain Card A member is sometimes left in charge of the Hall, but some beef might arise over shipping rules or some other matter which the man will be unable to cope with. Such a situation might tie up shipping until one of the officials returned. Now that the sugar season is going to start again, shipping wili be scattered all over the island. Why can't this, Hall -have an­ I think that a man should be entitled to at least 24 hours instead of the present 4 hours in which to report back to the Hall after shipping in order to regain his shipping card. Philip Sarkus The present shipping rule requiring members to report back, to the Hall within 4 hours after rejecting a job was adopted by the membership in all branches. As it is now most members seem to feel it is working out well. A good reason is that 24 hours is a long time for a job to remain undecided. During that, period the sWp might sail and be shorthanded. in many departments; ' ti �THE SEAFARERS I O G JP>ida7< JoauaiT 30,1018 SEAFARERS ON DECK Page ThirtRn SIU's Steady Forward Drive Unrivalled; Has Won It Wide Respect, Brother Writes To the Editor: progress, the honesty and the ally have offered or what another ever-ready strength of the union, inion has gained by its efforts. Through the years since th its finances and ife elected offi­ To the other maritime unions war, until today, a proud and re­ cials. and to the passing-by landlubmarkable labor record has been To be proud of the SIU is bing people in all ports, our logged by the SIU. As a mili­ tant maritime laoor union it has easily understandable. Our militancy and waterfront su­ vividly protected and improved strikes have been successful by premacy, lias opened up their the jobs, the wages and the con­ our own minds and methods. eyes and changed their opinions Legitimate beefs have always towards us. They have clearly ditions of SIU sailors. been settled. Furthermore, ana­ seen we have a cracker-jack In the same efficient way the lyzing this union, it has been union with a powerful economic SIU successfulUy engineered the clearly seen that we have never machine and certain, clean-cut emphatically necessary destruc­ had the problem of communism, policies towards communists, tion of a huge, diseased system incompetent officials, etc. How­ politics and the phony calls for in the maritime industry. This ever, such problems have imfor- unity from certain unions. profitable system was the vicious tunately fouled up the union In mentioning politics, the SIU Handling the lines aboard the SS Joliet "Victory, Robin and shameless exploitation of machinery, the finances, the pro-1 has naturally enough and forline ship making the ruh to East and South African ports^ non-union seamen sailing for gress and the loyalty of the ^ tunately, never seriously consid-, are (from left to right) A1 Birt, OS; Joe Wright. AB, and various steamship companies. membership in certain other ered the ridiculous method These sailors hopelessly sailed called political action to become John Winters, DM. Crewmember Donald Southwood, who has the ships in such natural fear of unions. any part of SIU machinery. And a knack for catching action, submitted the photo. . These other unions, involved in losing their jobs that they autom­ whatever rank-and-file commit­ atically had to forget the bad confusion and dominated by com­ tees have been elected through conditions aboard the ships, the munistic as well as incompetent officials, have constantly blasted; ® years there has never been extra-hours worked but not paid the ears of all unions, explaining i f."® committee for wasting its for, and the insufficient or lousy how strong they really are. At ^ orains or the precious food served. From these non­ union funds—in studying or plan­ the same time, however, they union sailors the companies enning political action. When a million-dollar profits have sobbed, screamed and To the Editor: to members from other port joyed imion navigates itself into poli­ wasted huge sums of their union branches Who arrive on ships in, yearly. funds in holding meetings sup­ tics it is a sure confession that I wish to present hei'e a mo­ say, New York and register here WIPED OUT posedly to get nation wide unity the imion doubts its awn tion I have drawn up for pres­ but have to wait a longer time strength, its various abilities and entation to the membership, Such black histoi-y of economic to fight the shipowners and bring the membership's clear-minded than usual to take a ship. wish to first present it in the If they register in the port of and physical slavery of non­ the sailors better wages and con­ militancy. pages of the LOG and then, if payoff, and their shipping cards union seamen has been fortu­ ditions. I gain several signers, I will in­ are honored in their preferred nately wiped out, to a great ex­ NO REWARDS OUTSIDE RESPECT troduce it at a regular branch port (usually their residential tent. Many of these anti-union There have never been any membership meeting.To illustrate how the SIU is port), their waiting time would companies have been efficiently In the main it pertains to a be easier because they would contracted to the SIU and many looked upon by other union sail­ ripe rewards for begging or chas­ change in shipping rule 16 which be neai* their families and more will be gradually brought ors, take these parts of letters ing the politicians in Washington. now reads: "No shipping card friends. into the union spotlight. The wi-itten by NMU men to their You can't gain better wages and issued in one port shall be hon­ It is my wish that all my big Isthmian fleet was a recent newspaper, The Pilot, as evi- conditions by employing any im­ portant part of union machinery ored in another port." brother members understand and nation-wide example of how the and union funds—to go blindly, I believe this, in view of the agree with this move. Thanking SIU's powerful organizing accom­ but happily, steering this part of present status'of shipping, should you all in advance for your co­ plished a tough job. the union off course into ridicul­ be changed. I give the reasons operation in this matter. Within the past year and a ous political work. and the method for doing so be­ Richard Flores half various tanker companies Political work within a union low: is the favorite offspring of the 1. Any full bookmember of the Book No. 37592 were organized — establishing tanker agreements far better than communists and their inflamed SIU should have the right to other union agreements or the dreams of wrecking a union, the ship out from any -branch of the BILL GESTRING total benefits served by the com­ industry and eventually the gov­ SIU with a shipping card which, panies .und their play-ball-or-else for example, was issued in New SADDENED BY ernment. The SIU has shown methods. York if the member has duly at­ SEGAL'S DEATH perfectly that a maritime union tended all meetings and in that has never needed communism or From such a labor record the way. kept his name on the ship­ To the Editor: lobbying the politicians. When it SIU stands head, shoulders and ping list. comes to contract negotiations I have enjoyed reading our sea-boots above certain maritime the shipowners just sit opposite great Union paper so much since unions — with their constantly SAME ALL OVER our union officials—cleaving the— quitting the sea that I woulc broken-down conferences for 2. The same rights to apply like to take, this opportunity unity and their confused, over­ denee: "I know that many of the politicians drydocked in politics to the other full bookmembers to make a small donation to it loaded programs thrown at the seamen are going to turn their and every part of communism to books into the SIU ... I don't Moscow asylums. of the SIU in any other port Enclosed find a small check to memberships From the East branch of the SIU who wish help keep "the good ship" com- Coast around to the West Coast, blame them for doing this ... I Basically for the SIU, there's could go by the Labor Temple a lot of work ahead. There are again, for example, .to come to ng weekly into my port. and with two other districts, the New York. Sure sorry to read in the last Great Lakes District and the to see some of my brothers as plenty of unorganized .ships 3. If a member desires to ssue of the death of our gooc Canadian District, the position of some of them want^ to change carrying company-trained sailors leave New York, or the branch Brother, Daniel Segal. He was the SIU remains unsurpassed and their books to the SIU' who are unconsciously working concerned, for another port a shipmate of mine on the trip unchallenged, It is new some­ Another letter says: "Not so for finky wages, bad conditions branch, he would notify the before he took sick in the Far thing which every SIU brother very long ago a certain official and without any security in their dispatcher of that' particular East. should deeply imderstand, hon­ in this union got on the deck at jobs. There's also the constant branch where he is registered a regular meeting aiid proposed need for educating the new mem­ William Gestring estly share this legitimate pride and in; the new port use his orig­ and militantly appreciate his im­ a vote of confidence to the one bers in our union. St. Louis, Mo. inal registration date or, if he This is in connection with fully portant membership within the and only Harry "Limch-box" chooses, reregister in the new understanding the shipping rules, Lundeberg". This is no idle trib­ (Ed. Note: Thank you. Bro­ SIU. branch. the union constitution, the or-, ute, even by an NMU official. It ther Gestring. A receipt is on STRONG. POWERFUL 4. If a member fails to report ganizing programs in most of our., probably goes wider and deeper the way.) to the particular branch after ports, the shoreside meetings, than that, among the member­ Among the membership, finan­ notifying the Dispatcher -of the cially and in waterfront su­ ship of other unions and their those shipboard meetings and the change, and fails to attend the importance of reading the weekly premacy — the shape our union foggy voyages as officials. meetings of that branch, he is in today is strong, indeed. It With unequaled major mari­ union newspaper, The LOG, as would,automatically be dropped When your ship has been has won this superiority from time strength the SIU has gained well as writing up various voy­ from the shipping list and would out of hot water for over powerful, widely-employed mili­ a deep, permanent respect from ages and problems to the LOG. have to reregister. twelve hours make sure that tancy and many hard-fisted vic­ the shipowners. Best of,all, the Another important part of , the . 5. If a member upon receiv­ this fact is recorded in the tories against the shipowners and SIU membership has battled and educational program is urging ing a shipping card leaves one Engine log book. It will save the communists. To the Ameri­ won for themselves the best the membership, those in the port for another and fails to re­ a lot of trouble when your can world Pf labor imions the wages and conditions in the; ^gher port to his destined branch with­ ship hits port later. SIU has definitely shown a mag­ United States and the world. in one week, he would have to If you are in port when nificent achievement in progres­ other union can boast or promise1 ,7 7ii 7^°?^ these higher register again. the boilers give up the ghost, sive labor unionism for the com­ such accomplishments, strength I ® ^ greatest We the following members demand. To accomplish all this notify the Hall immediately plete welfare of SIU sailors—and and spirit to their membershihp. signed below (only my- name at and more it means the honest present), believe that in these and a . Patrolman will handle eventually all American sailors No union can match our posi­ and strong cooperation of aU times of slow shipping in all the matter with the com­ when they have been unionized. tion or the smooth operation of hands in the SIU. pany. Don't wait until the The welfare of SIU sailors, our union machinery, locally and ports of the U.S.A. there should be a change of rule 16 as amend­ ship is half way across the which has had to be constantly nationally. A union has to have "Cut and Run Hank" ocean before you send word; and effectively guarded, has al­ the guts, the militancy ,the lead­ ed July 31, 1946. let out a yell before your ways involved the two most im­ ership and the honest-hearted de­ BENEFICIAL TO ALL ship leaves port and the mat­ portant parts of their sesdaring mand in getting what it wants iives: 1) their wages, conditions and needs—^rather than settling The amending of this rule ter will be settled at once. and beefs aboard ship and 2) the for what the shipowners eventuwould be partictdarly beneficial Honor Registration .Cards In All SIU Ports: Flores No Hot Watoit TV \.,AA i 1,^V O— �Page Fourteen if • Patrolmen Say— Get on the Ball THE SEAFARERS FridaiT' January 30, 1948 LOG WHAT itWIMC... NEW YORK — I was dis­ patched to the SS Seatrain Havana on Jan. 26 to settle a beef which arose when a man shipped on the vessel in Galves­ ton on a pier-head jump. QUESTION: A steady flow of letters has been coming to the LOG from members urging Upon boarding the ship, I abolishment of shipboard promotions by means of an amendment to the Shipping Rule^. What found the delegate and four or is your attitude on this proposal? five members of the Black Gang gassed up. I tried to get to the AL FAGURI. Cook: ' bottom of the beef but everyone BENNY GOODMAN. Carp,: I believe all promotions should was talking at once and I Shipboard promotions as Ihey be made through the proper are now made tend to weaken channels ashore where the com­ our system of rotary shipping. In petence and ability of a man is the majority of the cases where known and beyond doubt. How­ a man is promoted aboard ship, ever, if circumstances arise the man receiving the boost is a where a promotion must be made favorite of the department head.9 without contacting the Hall, at Until recently the procedure or sea for example, a meeting tradition has been against ship­ should be held by the crew and board promotions with most re­ the man found most competent placements being called from the should be temporarily promoted. board. I believe we should Let me stress the word "tem­ couldn't get heads or tails out of change the rule before the prac­ porarily." Aboard a ship the them. It was impossible to do tice becomes more extreme. I men know each other's ability anything under the circum­ prefer the shipping qualifications and the boost would be made on as laid down by the Union to the stances. ability alone, not on the whim favoritism generally practiced by • I had to let the beef go to of an officer. ships' officers. Galveston, where it originally started, as the ship was sailing D. SOUTHWOOD. Jr. Engineer: right away and there wasn't time CARL LAWSON, Bosun: In general, a man shouldn't be to I'emove the gashounds without I. like many oldtimers, am ' promoted aboard ship. However, holding up the sailing for a sometimes there is an emergency couple of hours. against the practice of shipboard at sea or in a foreign port and This is one instance. But there promotions. It violates the fun­ somebody has to fill an open have been many—too many, in damental principles up which Un­ ' rating a long way from a Union fact—similar cases aboard these ionism is based. Shipboard promo­ hiring hall. The thing to do Seatrain ships. On arrival no then is for the crew to take a tions are very often the results beefs are reported. It always hand in picking the man to be turns out, however, that on sail­ of favoritism which they cer­ promoted. That way you can ing day the boys get a little tainly encourage. Ships officers be sure you don't get* a company whoopee juice and discover all will be guided by their personal man. I've been on ships where kinds of beefs. feelings. The present method of this happened and generally the There's nothing difficult about officers cooperated and respected doing things the right way. If shipboard promotions, does not the crews' ideas. Bui nobody the boj^s have a beef, they should make it necessary for a man to should sail above his rating ex­ report it to the hall on arrival know his job to win promotion. and they should stay sober until cept in an emergency. Of course,. I want to see a change so that the beef is settled. What's hard if a man has the right ticket he all members must ship out of the could move up on a ship after about that? Jimmy Purcell hall in the ratings they have. a trip. m pel 0 1 V I. IM m -I 1 h ii '• B' Nothing Like Having A Mermaid On Board By LOUIS GOFFIN light on the pool he made out huffing and puffing, Mac drag­ - NEW YORK—Having written the form of the inebriated danc­ ged her out and,, with the aid of a few articles frcm time to time er splashing about completely the sailor, they managed to drag her into her room. about seagoing characters, I take nude. Just to be sure of no reoccur­ Since there was a rule forbid­ my trusty pen in hand and im­ part to you the stories of a cer­ ding swimming after dark, he rence, they lashed her to the tain female performer and a doc­ instructed the stand-by man to bimk. The following day, appearing go down and tell the girl to take tor. no worse for the experience she There is no relation between a powder. The sailor did as he was told presented Mac with a bottle of the two persons and their tales . other than that they were both and was politely told where he whiskey and thanked him for passengers aboard the same could go. The Second Mate hol­ being a gentleman. Now, this other character, the lered down for her to get out. cruise ship.* "doctor, was somewhfit different. She turned on the Mate and unIt all happened back in the 1930s aboard a ship sailing out leased a stream of profanity that He was a nice little guy, but had the habit of watching everyone of New Orleans to the east coast to see whether or not they were of South America. in need of medication or consul­ On the ship, ingenious crew­ tation. men that we were, we had rigged One day I had a small boil on - a swimming pool consisting of my knee whidi caused me to several planks and two inside walk with a slight limp. The Doc canvas tanks. As a rule the tank spotted me and immediately re­ was filled every morning and quested a peek at my affliction. emptied at night. When he saw the eruption, his One particular night, however, eyes lit up. Boy, what a happy i^^he four to eight watch forgot to guy he was. When he finished era^y-fhe pool and so set the carving me up, I. was a most scene for the drama which fol­ miserable guy. lows, His choice pastime was to sit made even the sailor blush. She HEADY PURSUIT A rather attractive young lady concluded her remarks by say­ at a bar in Buenos Aires and as aboard on her way to Rio to pur­ ing "If you want me out, come the people passed by, he would tell whoever he was drinking sue a dancing career—had spent and get me." with the different ailments the The word was quickly sent to' that day consuming large quan­ tities of liquor. By late evening Big Mac, the Deck Engineer. Out passersby suffered. she had arrived at the stage came Mac to the pool only to re­ He thought he was .giving out •where anything seems sensible. ceive the same challenge. So, not big secrets, but his audience At one o'clock in the morning being one to put down a dare, usually didn't appreciate his ef­ the Second Mate happened to Mac peeled off his gear and forts. Usually their drink went untouched and a nauseous feel­ look down at the pool and to his jumped into the pool. There was quite a commotion ing crept over them. Some de­ amazement *aw, so he swore at the time, a mermaid frolicing in there in the darkness for a while. tails and illnesses of the human It looked like a battle between being don't make the best sort of the water. Turning the beam of his flash­ a whale and a shark. Finally, bar conversation. fHdOlS NEW YORK INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS C. Dael, $10.00; Crew of SS George Eastman, $16.25; E. Ortiz. $I..OO; Juan Delgado. $5.00; L. Ching, $5.00; T. Concepcion. $10.00; Wm. Robertson, $3.00; M. P. Dario, $10.00; M. R. Zelonka, $10.00; M. A. Gonzalez, $1.00; F. L. Keenan, $10.00; Andre Aubin, $5.00. A. Karlomas. $1.00; H. F. Frick, $2.00; R. C. Malay. $3.00; Harrison. $l.flO;. F. Shaia. $2.00; A. L. White. $5.00; G. J. Bozec. $9.00; L, Fleishman. $2.00; F. Cardova, $5.00; J. .0. Rounds. $li)0; F. S. Sumiega. $10.00; R. E. Parker, $2.00; H. M. Nebel, $1.0(3; R. L. Humphrey. $1.00. SS A. S. BURLESON John W. Samsel. $2.00; R. M. Bell. $2.00; C. Wallender. $3.00; J. M. Arena, $2.00. SS NEWHALL HILLS M. Buckley. $5.00; Wm. Mlcklewicz, $3.00; C. J. Mouton, $3.00; H. Durham. $1.00; G. C. Donnelly, $3.00. SS TONTO T. O. Rainey, $1.00; C. Kelleher, $2.00; A. C. Mitchell. $4.00; H. V. Keane,' $200; M. E. Sanchez. $1.00; J. M. Halpln. $1.00. SS HASTINGS Receipt No. C 24177, $1.00; J. Kalogrides, $1.00; G. Casada, $2.00; J. Fertfaiidez, $2.0^; E. P. Montenero, $5.00: P. J. Kjoller, $1.00; C. Gaus ,$1.00; F. T. Andrews, $1.00; L.'E. Monson. $5.00; J. C. Sorel, $2.00: P. Baker, $1.00; V. Pilutis, $1.00; H. C. Peterson. $1.00. SS LA SALLE J. C. Biehl, $5.00: F. P. Drozak. $2.00; C. W; Hall, $5.00; J. R. Helms. $2.00; v.-J. Jensen. $5.00i W. J. Joynr, ''''' .'pi: i $5.00; J. Spearman, $1.00; J. C. Barginear, $1.00; W. krutow, $2.00; J. Johansson. $3.00; E. W. Harvey, $2.00; J. KacKur, $2.00; J. L. Morris, $1.00; R. T. Kline, $1.00; J. E. Eubanks, $2.00; Riggers. $10.00; M. E. Cazalas, $2.00;, A. Baizman, $5.00; T. J. Murdoch, $5.00; A. Baudine, $3.00; H. M. Hankee, $6.00; A. Marshall, $10.00. SS J. GALLUP M. Reinke, $2.00; J. iShiber & Crew,^ f K $0.00. X Sii SS STEEL FLYER ' Teo Filb Lacson, $3.00; Carlos L. Sy,' "$3.00; r. R. Cordora, $3.00; R. R. DeSantos, $3.00; T. J. Viken, $3;00; B. J. Martin, $3.00; H. M. Do Jesus, $3.00, SS DE SOTO C. I. Cooper, $1.00. SS CAPE JUNCnON A. Anderson. $10.00; C. M. Glgantelli,^2.00; B. F. Rhodabarger. $2i.00: H. T. Pelaez. $10.00; E. J. Datig, ^10.00; M.­ Rodriguez. $10.00; 1 .Sison, $10.00; E.! Collazo. $10.00; A. Rivera, $10.00, F. Cera, $10.00; N. Hermankevlch, $1.00; J. W. H. Grant. $2.00; J. J, Gillen,; $10.00; A. Riso, $3.00; C. E. Harper. $2.00; T. DeSouza, $10.00; F. L. Webb, . $3.00; H. R. Gronendahl. $10.00; C. C, , ' Acuin. $10.00; J. Bucay, "$10.06; J.' Trogani. $10.00; R. G. Decker, $10.00. . SS BEATRICE Martin H. DaCosta, $5.00. SS ALCOA CAVALIER J. Jellette. $2.00; M. J. Olson, $1.00. SS FORT CLATSOP C. Umfleet, $2.00; M.Cdpado. $ 1.00 R. Alvarda. $1.00; H. M. Connell, $f.00t .ft .ip'; Crew of SS FL Clatsop, $2.00, < -'i SS SERVEV - ^ r : W, 'G. Roberts $2.00. •• ' �FridUii^ January THE 18 E-A FA R ER S 'ItlS I '• I I I'l 1 ' " . I ' • ' I JPage JEUIcen tOG ••I'll! Leathern, Luther .67 Lebaron, Loren E 1.48 Leblanc, Edward Lee 2.88 Lezlanc, H. J 1.40 Leblanc, Robert Louis 150.33 Leblanc, Thomas *8.37 Lebourgeois, Nobles Henry 6.54 Lecourt, Henry, J 38.76 Ledford, John K 23.46 501 HIBERNIA BLDG., NEW ORLEANS, LA. Ledingham, L. Frederick 5.60 85 The following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old Age Ledoux, Harold F Lee, Bert J 7.42 Benefit over-deductions now being paid by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ Lee, .Fong S 59 pany Covering the period up to Dwember 31, 1946. Lee, Hugh 6.94 Men due money should call or write the company office, 50l'Hiber- Lee, L. C., Jr. 16.34 44.26 nia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. Eller- Lee, Michael 10 busch and include full name, Social Security number, Z number, rating, Lee, Robert W Lee, Seth Robert 95.62 date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. Lee, Theodore, Jr 75.73 Lee, Wm. O. 9.81 7z 3.91lLanero, Lino '4.75 Larsen, Holger R Lee, William T 1.05, 79 4.70,X<anett, Robert F .46 Larsen, John A 3.56 56 Lee, William W .8.26 Lang, Herman 3.50 Larsen, Knud Leewerke, Klass 1 235.00 34.79 26.21 Larsen, Louis 1 5.14 Liang, James K 6.26 2.38 Lefakis, Antonios 21.60 Larsen, N ^8.77 Lang, Peter H Lefevre, William D :123.29 59 1.48 Larsen, Robert A 3.71 Lang, William Jr 1.44 1.09 Leffman, Harvey G 18.63 Langdon, Thomas C 2^.84 Larso, E. O. H Leftwich, R. E 45 10,74 5*94 Larson, Harold R 5.25 Lange, J. A. Legdon, Peter 16.74 2.67 Larson, James William .... 10.61 25.13 Lange, Max Leger, Christopher ...! ,.94 27.05 16.34 Lartigue, Robert A 2.23 Langford, William T Lehane, Lawrence J 11.88 11.20 1.40 Langham, S 67 Lary, Eugene W Lehay, Thomas R .99 2.89 Langley, Milton S 2.16 19.20 Las Hover, Emanues S Lehder, Christopher 32.00 21.38 Langner, Ernest H. Jr. .... 10.27 Lashy, John Lehman, William 9.79 9.13 2.59 Lassiter Alfred W .90 Langredge, W. N Lehn, Edward A 24.61 51.93 4.11 Lassiter, Billy G .94 Langston, John T Lehr, Augustua 1.40 15.38 .03 Lanier, Donald F 10.74 Lassiter, James W :Lieije, Augustin 4:32 33 .80 Lanier, G. A 5.49 La Saya, Mike E Leira, Juan 10.00 17.20 Leister, Dave itt 3.12 Lankford, Luther Tolbot.... 1.50 Latella, John '4.20 :.... 7.51 12.21 Lanoue, Roland Eugene.... 8.88 Latty, Roger Leitner, Manuel 1.71 74 .80 Lansendorjer, J. L 46 Latzgesell, Albert Leiveld, 1 48.00 3.10 Lemaire, Paul 1 Lanton, Alfred 20.11 Laughlin, Richard L 17.26 1.44 Leman, Lester Lantz, D. Warren 57 Launius, James J 05 21.78 Lemansky, John-F Lanzor, B 4.00 Laurent, Edwin F 7.64 33 Lemmage, Gerald A, Laplante, Albert A 19.69 Lauri, V. E 46.76 Laplante, Elwood P 37.63 Launck Tony ib.93 Lemoine, Adam 2.01 . .45 J Laposki, Steph 1.00 Lauro, Antonio 3.20 Lenon P 2 34 60.83 Lauzon, Stuart 1.74 Lape, Roger K Lemon, Ralph J 3.63 10.74 Lavador, Diosdado .42 Laqua, Eugene J ^f Len^pier, John C .27 Laracy, Cyril J 50 ^vender, Robert ^.44 j Lgn^quist," G. W 33547 Kullgren, Alexander 149.07 Lambert, Robert C 5.40 Lennon, James N 67.45 Lavoie, J 14.46 Lardie, William J. 1210 Kulovitz, Louis E 19.30 Lamievy, Leland 79 Lavoie L. J 13.71 Lardreveau, W. J 11.98 Lennox, Robert j"~Z .2,71 Kumke, William H. 3.74 I Lam, Howard M 1.37 30.75 Law, Douglas D ; .94 Laris, Joseph W Kupstas, Ellas J 2.38 Lamont, Howard A 2.00 1.07 Lawes, Norman 11.84 Larivee, Adblph Kurek, Jerome J. 12.00 Lamorault, Joseph L 30.34 13.77 Larkin, John W 2.21 Lawhom, Roger Kurki, Toivo 38.25 Lamothe, G .Erald E. 8.26 .01 Larkins, Frank L 21.19 Lawrence, Charles D Kurkimilis, Milton A. ' 5.35 Lampe, Wm. L. ...• SS FAIRISLE 2.16 11.88 Iiaronde, Lawrence G 20.92 Lawrence, R Kurtti, Robert E 50 Lampress, Peter Entire Stewards Department 62.37 .04 Larrimore, E. H 3.98 Lawrence, Raymond Kurtz, Benjamin 5.60 6.73 of last voyage have one day's 5;94 Lawrence, Vernon I Lanasa, Wallace Joseph .... 10.26 Larrison, Joe Kurz, Edgar N. 8.83! 14.66 pay coming. Collect from Water­ j Lancaster, Ebert L 44.08 Larsen, Arne E 5.15 Lawson, Wilbur J Kuselj, Ivp 4.94 13.40 man Steamship Corp., 19 Rectoi: Lancaster, Robert Jr 1.42 Larsen, Donald L 60.00 Lawton, William M Kutz, Aaron 1 2.47 Lax, Herbert 8.86 St., N. Y. Landberg, Jack C 46 IKwaitowski, Walter 17.63 Lay, Jimmie 10.36 Landerking, Henry 5.99 ^ 4, EKwitchoff, William 51.42 SS LOYOLA VICTORY Layland, Sidney J 11.73 Landon, Burton B 21.65 L Layton, John L 4.67 The following men of the deck Landry, Aaron M 14.04 tLabit, Joseph R. 1.24 Landry, Aldon department have the followiiig Lay ton, Joseph D 2.75 .1^ North Gay St. .89 BALTIMORE .Calvert 4B39 overtime due them and may col­ Lazzarinni, Peter 02 Landry, E ? , 6.41 1S7B State St; Lea, Joseph 33.54 lect from Waterman SS Co. in Landry, E. A 2.37 BOSTON Bowdoria 4455 11.85 New York. Landry, Harry J. 1.58 BUFFALO 10 Exehanse St. Leach, Otto A. A. Milansei, 8 hours; C. R. Leahy, Jeremiah 24.80 Landry, Herbert C 5.51 .Clevelamd 7SS1 •EDMUND F. PAUL .24 W. Superior Ave. Leaihan, C ! 64 Tracy, 1 hour; W. Weggens, :2 Landry, Joseph R. 1.79 CHICAGO .Superior SITS Lear, Duke C 4.91 hom-s; G. W. Green, 4 hours; 'K. Your personal papers, which Landry, Morman P. 12.90 CLEVELAND... .11014 E. St. Chur Ave. were left aboard the SS LaSalle, Lane, A. H Leary, D. J. 5.05 J. Klepach, 2 hours; F. Guitsen, 01 Main 0147 are at the New York Hall. You Lane, Edward A Lieary, Timothy 21.60 8 hours; A. W. Quealcy, 2 houm, 14.12 DETROIT 1038 Third Sti can get them in the baggage Lane, Robert C CadiUac 68S7 Leather, Hugh 10 and G. J. Nelson 4 hours. 05 831 W. Michigaa St. room on the fourth deck. Lane, T 7,76 DULUTH 3.73 Kovar, Adolph A • Koza, Leo J. . 1.30:03 d3;70 Kdzab, Paul .69 Kozane, William 1... V .74 Kozielewski, Stefan — Kozlowski, Eugene A. .. 5.14 Kozlowski, Joseph ........ 1.42 Kraft, H 1.40 Krajnc, Anthony 35.02 Krai, Otto Albert .... 5.99 Kramer, George L. ........ 2.39 Kramer, L ; 3.06 Krane, Conrad E. 30.34 Kraszeski, Leo .88 Kraus, Wallace ..c 4.66' Krause, Frank W .01 Kreig, Barney 20.06 Krekel, Mareo A .22 Kramer, William . 23.19 Krenclez, E. R .. 3.51 La Blanc, Albert Krentkowski, Stanley E. .. 30.34 Lacey, Bernard Krevey, Frank 23.46 LaChapell, Lawrence H Krezmonict, George 17.46 La Colla. Rocco ^ Krif aer, Lawrence R. ... 5.53 Lacroix, Coleman J Krighton, A .. 1.98 Ladmierault, Leon Kristik, Adam 9.34 Lae, Henry P Krokovich, Steve ... 3.65 Laferr, Theodore W Krogh, Raymond ... 7.21 Lafleur, Albert J Kroner, Walter J 34.40 Lafoe, J Kiopaczewski, Frank .. 10.32 Lafrance, Joseph A. Sr Krueger, Paul .79 rengue. L Krueger, Richard J. 8.22 Krulder, Harold C . 101.19 Kruscznski, John M. ... 27.84 Kruse, Charles G 1.02'Kruzlic, Carl W 33.12': Kryling, Raymond E. .. 16.56'j Krysko, Wladslaw .89 ] Kubek, Frank J .69,] Kubiseh, Mike . 9.98 ] Kubitz, Henry J . 11.38 ] Kubli, Fred H .' . 20.061] Kuest, Edwin . 2.06 I Kuhley, John A 12.24 , Kulas, John J Kulihanek, T . 19.83 I Kulik, Harry G . 30.34 J Kulitz, E 4.01 T Mississippi Steamship Company Money Due niuLU NOTICE! 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HALLENBECK Signed iGet in touch with John Klee, Get in touch with Curtis & VICTOUU, BJ;. ... .602 Boughton St. Garden 8S3I 93 Meadow Street, Buckhannon, Warren, attorneys, Coxsackie, N, VANCOUVER 865 Hamilton St, West Virginia. He' has some im­ Y. This is in connection with a Book No. Pacific 7824 PERSOIULS i s. i portant papers for you. GALVESTON Notice To All SIU Members �Page Sixteen i: fpy THE SE AF ARERS LO G Frida^ Jfanuary 30,. 1948 Del Valle Pays Off In New Orleans One of the crack ships operating out of the Port of New Orleans is the SS Del Valle, a Mississippi Steamship Company cargo vessel with accommodations for 12 passengers. Manned by Seafarers crews, the Del Valle plies between the Gulf port and the east coast of South America. Last week SIU men aboard maneuvered the ship alongside her iPoydras Street dock to wind up another trip. • ^ Present when the vessel paid off and unloaded was it LOG cam­ eraman, who recorded the highlights seen on this page. •fel i'- I . ) .= JI :• (' k-'.. V It'• ^ Ir ' ;.:f 'I I;-' S ,1 !;I Cargo brought back from the South American ports is unloaded and stowed in the dockside warehouse. In photo above, the lift has dipped into the open hatch for a load of cargo, while two longshoremen peer into the cavity. Haying successfully cleared the hatch, the loaded sling is swung over the side (photo right),'where she will be made ready to repeat the operation. lli 'I At left, Patrolmw Buck Stephens (dark shirt) and War­ ren Wyman (rear, light shirt) as they issued receipts for dues t.o crewmembers who have just paid off the Del Valle, ?!• C: Here two of the precious cargo of blooded race horsesr do a little mugging for the cameraman while they await their turn to be put ashore. The highly sensitive animals weathered the- trip in good style despite frequent requests from crewmembers looking for sure-fire tips "right from the nags* kissers," Whether there is a Derby v/inner among them is a question upon which horseplayers can speculate. But they are good SIU bangtails now despite the fact that they have not been "obligated." So next time you want to risk a couple of bucks on something at Fair Grounds, Tanforan. Hialeah, Bowie or Belmont Park it might pay you to check. You certainly should prefer to let your heard-eamed money ride on a horse prepared to give his all for the SIU. Perhaps the crewmembers of the Deli Valle will keep sjn eye on how these camels run and let the/ membership in on the dope. I Preparing a piece of meat for the afternoon merl in photo left is the Del Valle's Chief Cook. Walter • Kilgore. Meals fcr the crev^ end passengers are set up by the same per­ sonnel, with no complaints be­ ing reported from either quar­ ter. p.-. liir'l 11''. t ' V/ith the payoff over and all of her cargo tinlosded. the Del Valle rests quietly (photo right) until activity returns with the new passengers, cargo, and crew for another voyage to the south. Before taking off, she'll be shifted to the Harmony Street docks, from where the Missis­ sippi ships make their depar­ tures. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 5 Description An account of the resource headlines SIU SUBMITS PROSPALS TO OWNERS ASS'N;CALAMR ACCEPTS PENALTY CLAUSE CITIES SERVICER OKAY EXPECTED SOON;SEAFAREWES BTO PRESSS FOR UNION SHOP NEW CANLA ZONE NEDICAL SERVISE AVAILABLE SEAFARES WAVE AT DEATH IN ALANTIC N.O. SEAFARES BACKS BAKERS IN HOSLUM BEEF PORT BOSTON FUCTIONS SMOOTHLY;THAT IS,EXCEPT FOR THE WEATHER ORGANING HANDBOOK FOR SEAFARERS BEEFS AND MORE BEEFS KEEP SAN JUAN AGENT ONTHE JUMP ELIGLE ALIENS URGES TO APPLY FOR PAPERS PHILLY SHIPPING IMPROVES SOME IN THE PAST WEEK MOBILE SHIPING STAGES PICK-UP;NEW SHIPPING LIST GOES OVER BIG GREAT LAKES DISTRICT BEGINS TO LAY PLANS FOR ITS ALL-OUT ORGANIZING DRIVE IN 1948 PORT BALTIMORE IS EXPECTIMG A GOOD WEEK ALCOA PASSENGERT SHIPPING NOW AT HIGHEST LEVEL INTERPRATINGG YOUR SHIPPPING RULES SIU WATCHMEN WIN 22-CENT RAISE FROM THREE OUTFITS IN FRISCO NEWHALL HILLS SAGA ENDS AT N.Y. PAYOFF NOTHING LIKE HAVING A MERMAID ON BOARD Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/30/1948 Title A name given to the resource January 30, 1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/802897d3d7c39dd764ef06a9e6ebb479.PDF 843705699bbb8824369308f7ff024a6e PDF Text Text LOG 1|... ^ — jMry 30 1959 OF THI SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UN ION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • - - . • — If'' f i f A -Story On Page S Budget Cuts ttit Story On Page 2 ii SI U Crew Rescued in Tunis Shipwreck m -Story On Page 2 A &G District Election Results — Page 7 — * Report By X A tshgled mess of sctap is all that's left of the Michigan Avenue bridge over the Buftaio • if|Cr€l|I ipOlIf (NY) River after 75-mile-an-hour winds tore the grain freighter, Michael K. Tewka* bwy from its inobrings arid sent it ?mr- b'>g ' " ' " ' ' — • -^ ship" suffered a battered stem, end in the engagement. Tallying • • - I' j- — Centerfold r'-r. "-"V' .,T, • �Us Shipping Hit Hard By TightBudget Ship Sahity Stepped Up i fand MARiriMB Key points affecting maritime in the budget message sent to Congress by the President call for the following: • Complete "reappraisal" of 1936 Merchant Marine Act and policy on subsidies, ship replacement, the life span of ships and the size of US-flag fleets ^ • ReeogniUim of the effect of nmawwr-flag and twOgn shipping on the US-flag fleet. • A ceiling' on subsidized voyages barring most new applicants. • Limited aid for new ship construction even Where already obligatedl • Reconsideration of bill to buUd superliners for US Lines and APL. The Joint RlU-industry safety program will iNiw include regular visits to the ships by the safety director of the Central Safety Com­ mittee. Captain W. B. Penney will be hitting ships in New York and the major outports to meet with officers and crews on. matters con­ cerning shipboard safety. The new tactic has been insti­ tuted by the Central Safety Com­ mittee in order to give the shlpsf crews the benefit of first-hand advice and service on^fety mat­ ters that might have been «vei> looked by the shipboard safety committees. Captain Penney win also consul! with officers and crews on means of making the safety program more effective so as to continue its progress in reducing shipboard accident rates throu^out the SIUcontracted fleet. WASHINGTON—A12 to 18-month slowdown in long-range planning for US shipping is the outlook under budget propos­ als sent to Congress by the President last week. The overall maritime program calls for new appropriations of $277 goals spelled out in the Merchant millon, almost $13 million Marine Act of 1936, indicate that less than last year, and clamps a when the President's recommended • "Pay-as-you-go" interest rates on ship mortagago loans. ceiling on subsidies which would industry study is carried out, broad • Eventual scrapping of Libera now in t'eserve.' new policy will be charted. Part not allow for any aid to pending • No nujor change .In fweigu aid and farm suridns disposal applicants. Among those affected of this blueprint is to stretch tbq, programs. " by the subsidy ceiling would he life span of new ships to more than • An extra $1.1 million for operating USPHS hospitals. Waterman. Isthmian, States Ma­ 20 years, in order to spread the • SUiht outback in scope of MSTS activittes. rine, Ishrandtsen and other new cost. The President hinted this last (See stories on page* 2, S, 5. and 16 Bering budget recom-' summer. applicants. mendations.) • * The budget cuts, together with With applications for over 660 the recommendation for a- full- new subsidized voyages pending, scale "reappraisal" of US maritime the proposed ceiling would shut out policy, hold out bleak prospects for all but a few seeking authoTrization shipping in the immediate itoture. for Great Lakes services: Funds The proposed study would explore have been tentatively earmarked BIZERTE—Encountering a heavy storm while steaming through the Mediterranean en the same ground covered again and for only 75 Lakes voyages, an^this figure is barely half of what has route to Calcutta, the SlU-contract^ Valiant Effort crashed into a reef on January 18 and been determined to be "essential sank within an hour. The 37-<man crew, taking refuge in two lifeboats, was rescued after in the public interest." ilye hours on the sea by a^ Observers thus see little chance ^ench aircraft ; carrier and rfe(, at about 1:15 AM, most of "practically taking over" the nunafor American-flag ships to get a ;ug. the Seafarers felt two heavy Jolts ber 4 lifeboat and saving it from slice of the Seaway traffic, espe­ The Valiant Effort was mak­ but thought it was merely the sea capsbing by throwing a sea anchor cially since none of the contracts ing its first voyage under the tossing the ship around again. The into the water. for Lakes operations have yet been American flag after having trans­ ship began taking water immedi­ completed. ferred from rimaway registry. It ately through the shaft alley in The remaining applicants for had left Galveston December 23 the engine room. Efforts to plug subsidies, such as Isthmian—which and was en route to Calcutta with the gap with lumber were futile; already has gotten tentative ap- 10,000 tons of US surplus wheat. the water was coming in too fast. It was soon apparent that the When the freighter first hit the (Continued on page 10) again" by previous inquiries, and vessel was never going to reach would probably set back action on Calcutta. At 2 AM an SOS was necessary maritime bills at least sent out and the men were told to until next year. Kven before the abandon ship. Lifeboats number SAN FRANCISCO—Joint action budget was released, a separate 2 and 4 were lowered; the other by the member unions of the SIU House probe of all government two being on the windwud side Pacific District, the Marine Fire­ subsidies was urged by Rep. Gross men's Union, the Marine Cooks and impossible to get to.' of Iowa. and Stewards and the' Sailors The crew then discovered to its Generally, the only instance Union of the Pacific, averted a dismay that the niunber^ boat bad where more funds are asked right major tie-up of West Coast mer­ no sea anchor and no flares, now is in the area of marine train­ couldn't - get its motor started; chant vessels and quickly settled a ing, for which an additional $600,number 4 had slightly fewer ills, dispute involving the Firemen's 000 is sought Union and the Pacific Maritime it was only missing oarlocks. Aside from the proposed study Association. Number 2 boat, which was carry-and its implications for the future The dispute arose when the Ing 23 of the 37 men, was so over­ of the subsidized fleet, the budget engineer im the States' Line crowded that the men were unable calls for the following: to get into a rowing position. To freighter M.M. Dant, was knocked •'•Construction of only 14 new make matters , even worse, one of off between the hours of 5 PM and ships; 19 were 'authorized last the officers brought two large 7 PM, when the longshoremen year. This would require rewriting trunks aboard. Besides taking up were not working. Although the contracts calling for twice that vital space, they prevented the union contended that the contract number. bilge pump from being connected. required the electrician to be paid *A permanent ceiling of 2,040 When the crew finally threw-one for such a two-hour period, the subsidized voyages (1,069 are al­ suitcase overboard, the officer set company disagreed and refused, to , ready contracted), ruling out all out4o retrieve it, losing an oar in pa'y the electrician. As a result of an appeal to the new applications except some for the process. two other unions of the Pacific Great Lakes runs. The present Cold and wet to the bone, the District, "ships' crews refused 16 ceiling is 2,225. crew spent the rest of the night work overtime hours between 8 •"Authority to "charge the full bailing water and riding waves up PM and 8 AM in port, and refused costs of the loans" In place of the to 25 feet high. But, standing as a to sign on ships all along the coast. present 3?4 percent ceiling on ship beacon in the gloomy night and Within two days a number of ves­ mortgage loans. As a result Con­ keeping everybody's spirits up, sels werd affected by the tie-up. ' six qugrti of rare iyps AB negaflvs blood ors ioiien from Brook­ gress should reconsider its author­ was the French aircraft carrier Although the owners moved into lyn Donor Confer by E. B. McAuley, Welfare Services represenfaization to build two superliners Arrowmanches, which responded court when the firemen took ac­ with direct Federal loans and sell taflve, for use by oiling Seafarer. to the SOS call. Anchored only 500 tion, they later agreed to withdraw them to US Lines and APL. away, the French vessel their suit and to settle the dispute The first Seafarer to benefit from the services of the SIU yards f'looked real good" to the boys in through regular channels as pro­ These moves for cutting Federal Sid to shipping, in the face of the Blood Bank underwent major surgery this week with an the boats. "ItTlooked like my living vided in the Pacific District agree­ assist of six pints of blood picked up at the Brooklyn Donor room," one said. "It was the pretti­ ment. Subsequently the man was est sight I'd seen in a month," said awarded IVi hours' OT. Center where the blood re-another. "A wonderful fueling," a serve is kept. Seafarer Henry not deposited six pints of type AB third recalled. "You felt that you Jon. 30, 1959 Vol. XXI, No. 3 Maginess, last off the Steel negative biood, the exchange ar­ Unions Demand were safe." Flyer, went into surgery only after rangement under which the Bank Rather than attempt a rescue at Morse Resign the SIU iBlood Bank was able to operates made it possible to with­ night, the French captain called Aroused by the statement of supply a rare type of AB negative draw six pints of that type from through a loudspeaker in English: blood which was not available in the central pool. The advantage of "We are standing by. We will pick Clarence Miwse, Maritime Ad­ ministrator, that tho runaways ViVh HALL. S«cr«(ara-Tr«atur«r sufficient quantity at the Staten having a central blood kitty was you up in the morning." are "essential" to the US, SIU HSBBIBX Baaiia, IDcUtor. BBmsaD Su- Island Public Health HospitaL thus pointed up by the^ery first Two helicopters from the Arrow­ of NA President Paul HaU and SAX. Art Editor. ffntAX Aaunia. lawn .' • . The AB negative type is present case to come up. •nVACX, AL IIASKIM. J«MDf taAXH., ANAmanches and the French tug Belier NMU President Joseph Curran wu Lnxwr. Stair Writora. BILL MOODT. in only one of 400 individuals and assisted in the rescue. The French Under the SIU Blood Baink Gul/ Area Rej^e$«tUattv«. the hospital was only able to scaape system, all blood collected through proved most hospitable, providing sent a wire last nl«dit to Presi­ dent Elsenhower eaUlsg for Mithfd « tM aaatf^ujMlArt up six pints of this type ou its own. the SlU Plan is deposited at the their guests with hot food and dry Morse's reslgnsthm. Morse had the SiMfarars At- However, surgeons needed 12 pints Brooklyn DonOr Cqnter. Hospitals clothes and /beds. ; A GoH District, ATL-CiO, 475 Paurtk stated that US union -jiians tn Avanua Breafclyn 12, NY. Tal. HYaclnth to operate. The SIU Blood Bank anywhere in the US can then call Every i^a disaster usually has organize the runaways threat­ gssse. SacoMI clan poataga paid it MM Post omca in Braoklyn, NY, under was called on to supply the addi­ upon the center for blood in the its standouts and the Valiant Ef­ ened US defense plans. He also AM Act at ARB. Mf Ifia. tional six pin..I, event, a Seafardr'pr a member of fort was no exception.,- A^s John defended the runaways' tax I2C Although w/m SIU Bank in its a Seafarer's famiip is in need of Hudgins, and Larry Bounds were pracdoes; cited for their qu^ck. leadership in ' WOWI 9^^ had a blood donation..; ... r;'., .ais-wc;*- SlU Crew Escapes Wreck SlU Blood Program Already Paying Off 8EAFABERS LOG Bt p m- Eft :^-u. L-'-- End MFOW Pact Dispute �u, lisf SEAFARERS LOG ITF Votes US Union Plan US Unions' Position (The following consistt of excerpts from the policy statement of the American Comntittee of the International Transportworkers Federation as submitted to the ITF LoTuIon meeting.) "The phenomenal srowth of the PanLlbHonCo fleet . . . has taken place in spite of the policy against PanLibHonCo . . . adopted ... by the ITF ... in 1052 . . T "... Consequently the objectives of the 1952 Stockholm policy • V. have not been achieved ... "In light of this situation, the ITF, at its meeting in 1958, called for more forceful action, which resulted in the December boycott . . . The world-wide boycott . . . was an effective blow ... It was sufficient to convince the runaway operators that they could not withstand . . . action of this type. "Consequently they have already, taken positive counter-action. In the United States they have formed an organization which they call the 'Committee of Flags of Necessity' . .'. They have announced their firm intention ... if the worid maritime unions make it difficult for them to operate under^anLibHonCo registries, to seek registration under other Tags which would offer them the same conveniences ... to evade the standards and conditions they would have to meet under the American flag ... "The shipowners' new tack poses a more serious threat to the world seamen's movement . . . These operators are counting on their ability to pit seamen against seamen . . . There Is only one answer to this: The organized seamen of the world must present a firm, united front against any attempt to pit one nation's seamen against another. ... ". . . If these operators succeed In destroying the standards of American seamen, it is only a question of time until they will crumble the standards of seamen'd unions in every legitimate mari­ time nation . . . ^ "The affiliates of the ITF must close all loopholes through which shipowners can escape their original obligations ... It is the position of the^American Committee . . . "1) That seamen on runaway ships shall be protected by con­ tracts of the unions of the country in which actual control of the shipping operation is vested: and "2) That all affiliates of the ITF support the efforts of the un­ ions of each nation to organize such ships and enforce such con­ tracts ..." PHS Gets Clear Sailing In Budget WASHINGTON—Budget figures disclosed by a spokesman for the Department of Health, Education and Welfare indicate clear sailing for the US Public Health Service in the fiscal year starting this July. The 161-year-old agency will gain $1.1 million over last year's appropriation for PHS Inhospital services, bringing the rec­ ommended new outlay to $34.6 million. This would assure no cut In existing facilities for the care of US merchant seamen at the 16 PHS hospitals now being operated. Slightly higher funds than in the last budget are proposed for main­ taining an additional 125 out­ patient facilities. This figure is $5.2 million, almost $15,000 more than last year. The overall in­ creases will cover additional perlomiel as well as higher food costs. 'New' and 'Old' Money Included in the $1.1 million figure is. $771,000 in new money, plus $330,000 earmarked for new construction under the 1959 budg­ et, which will be applied to gen­ eral opex^iting; funds this time. The higher figures all along the line indicate that the Departmoiit has put aside' earlier plans for closing the Savannah, hospital and three others, as- well as the Man­ hattan Bpach: TB institution, in Brooklyn, wfhieh was rumored lastFall. Previous hospital closings produced considerable hardship on patients in the major port areas affected, such as Mobile, which now has only an.out-patient facility. The nearest hospital from, there is Eisenhower Asks Study On Registry WASHINGTON—The growth of tax-dodging runaway shipping to the point where tiny Liberia today has more tonnage under her flag than the United States has at long last attracted formal White House attention. 'Full Examination' Recognition of the magnitude of the problem came as the Presi­ dent, for the first time, specifical­ ly called for a full examination of US policy "on such matters as foreign-flag registration and the competition of foreign shipping." US maritime suppo.iers were heartened by the long-hoped-for announcement. The President touched on the subject briefly in his budget mes­ sage to Congress last week, when he proposed still another fullscale study of the transportation industry, including water trans­ port, both by the Department of (Commerce and the Congress, In (Continued on page 10) Ownership Of Runaway Key To Union Part Right LONDON—revised policy on runaway flag operations deigned to pave the way for appropriate collective bargaining agreements has been adopted by the In­ ternational Transportworkers Federation at its meeting here. The new policy, which was urged jointly by the I* of multiple corporate set-ups American maritime unions, ess and muiti - national crew hiring calls for the signing of practices. It assures that wher­ union agreements with the ever a crew may be hired or what­ ever its nationality, the union from runaways by unions of the the shipowner's native country will country in which actual sign agreements for and represent Canada SIU, British In Flag Accord the crews of the ships involved. In presenting the US unions' position SIU of NA President Paul Hall and NMU President Joseph' Curran declared it was "urgent to act now to halt a shipowner plot aimed at driving a wedge between LONDON— An agreement to deal unions of free seamen and by so with the problem of flag switches by Canadian ship operators was doing, to continue to exploit the worked out at the International seamen manning their ships." (See Transportworkers F e d e r a tion excerpts from unions' position on meeting here between Hal Banks, this page.) The SIU and NMU delegations secretary-treasurer of the SIU to the convention heartily sec­ onded the resolution with the an­ nouncement that they were pre­ pared to start working immediately with appropriate American mari­ time unions for the organization of American-controlled runaway MADRAS, India—Lost on the shipping. Indian Ocean, without food and The nub of the formal resolu­ water for 15 days, and surrounded tion is the following: by menacing sharks, six natives of the Maidive Islands were on death's The ITF will (a) "call again up­ doorstep when rescued by the SIU- on appropriate governments to get manned Alcoa Patriot January 8. together for the purpose of finding The six, including boys aged 14, a solution to this problem; 10 and 8, were so weak at first they "(b) To continue the fight could hardly walk, but after a short against any shipowner using a flag stay in the Patriot's hospital and for the purpose of avoiding the some hot broth in their stomachs, proper wages and working condi­ they were reported in satisfactory tions and normal'taxation; and condition. "(c) To seek to have established Hal Banks The Patriot was en route to India the appropriate collective agree­ with a cargo of wheat when it ments covering wages and working Canadian Di.strict and a vice-presi­ spotted several bright flares in the conditions and, where lacking, so­ dent of the SIU of NA, and repre­ distance. Through binoculars, a cial security; such agreements to sentatives of the British seamen's two-masted sailing boat, about 35 be concluded through affiliated union. The agreement deals with feet long, was spotted. jinlons of the country in which flag switches involving Can­ "As wo came near," the ship's actual control of the shipping oper­ those adian ship transfers to the United log reports, "we could hear frantic ation Is vested, and, where nec­ cries for help ... hysterical crying essary,dby the ITF Seafarers' Sec­ Kingdom flag. and wailing of young boys."" Com­ tion through its Fair Practices A number of Canadian opera­ tors, both deep sea and on the ing closer to the drifting craft, Comifiittee." Great Lakes, have been registering crewmembers could see over a dozen sharks swimming close to its A second policy statement dealt their ships under the British flag with the problem of those opera­ and crewing their vessels with sides. This has been Upon securing the vessel to a tions in which there would be no British seamen. done even though the companies clear jurisdiction involved. It line, James Matthews, AB, went aboard, tied a safety rope around held that in such cases, as deter­ involved may have been operating the chest of each victim, and one mined by the Fair Practices Com­ entirely within the Canadian do­ by one they were hoisted up to mittee, the ITF would continue re­ mestic trade. The Canadian District has been ceiving contributions of two safety. concerned with this problem for pounds ($5.60) per month per Since nobody understood the natives' language, the entire story crewmember for the international some time and Banks felt it should could not be determined until the seamen's welfare fund. This would be resolved within the ITF. Canada does not have a regula­ ship reached Madras, India. There, also apply where an affiliated un­ through interpreters, it was re­ ion with appropriate jurisdiction tion such as in United States law vealed that the six had been jifloat has no welfare fund of its own, but, confining its domestic shipping op­ for 20 days, and had run out of of course, would not affect run- erations to Canadian-flag ships. The position of the Canadian food and water after the first five. (Continued on page 10) District was that in view of the differential in wages between the United Kingdom and Canada, both shoreside and on ships, that the operation of ships in Canada un­ der the British flag was deterimental to both Canadian Seafarers and Canadian-flag shipowners who were paying a higher wage scale. Banks pointed out that this ac­ tion by the Canadian shipowners was also taking advantage of Brit­ ish seamen to their detriment, par­ ticularly since they had to live within the Canadian price struc­ ture while serving on Canadian ships. The arrangement worked out be­ Part of SIU one! NMU delegations are shown at London ITF con­ tween the twq unions is designed ference. At left of table are NMU President Joe Curran, Steve to remedy the situation and take Federoff, William Perry. On right, SIU of NA President Paul Hall; the advantage out of "flag-h«ip> ping" by Canadiimi shipowners. IHal Banks, Canadian delegdtei Lindsey Williams and Cal Tdnnef. ownership of the vessel exists. The new policy is designed to keep the runaway shipown­ ers from evading an appropriate union contract through the proc- Alcoa Crew Rescues Six AdriftAtSea ''j tS �SEAFARERS rag* ¥*at lanuary 3t; IMt^ LOG ROTARY SHIPPINO ROARD January 7 Through January 20, 1959 Ship Atfivify A breakdown of the total shipping shows 69 percent of the jobs SIU shipping this period was practically the same as in the were filled by class A men, 21 percent by class B and the ten percent revious two weeks, with a dispatch total of 890 jobs shipped. by class C. These percentages actually mean a rise for the top seniority he total registration, 1,010, fell off also, but the decline was (class A) group and a corresponding drop in class B jobs shipped. ? only among class A men. Class B registration was somewhat higher than last period. In the same fashion, the figure for the total number of men on the beach at the end of the period showed a decrease, but all oi( it in class A. Despite the "slow" period, four ports showed improved shipping, two reported no loss and in one. New Orleans, the decline was negligible. Baltimore, Norfolk, Mobile and Houston all reported more jobs shipped than in the previous two weeks, which was a welcome change in each case. Lake Charles and Wilmington held to the status quo, while all the rest slowed up. But Seattle, for one, was still pretty busy handling 63 jobs. New York, on the other hand, shipped less than 200 jobs for the first time since last April. All ports covered a total of 211 payoffs, sign-ons and in-transit visits. Of these 52 represented payoffs, 22 were sign-ons and the rest were in-transits. New York accounted for 31 ships. New Orleans had 27, Baltimore, 25, and Houston, 20 for a total of 103 or almost half the activity District-wide. (See "Ship Activity" summary at right.) There was no change on class C, although there were a few more class "C" jobs shipped Hhan before. The. bulk of them again were in the steward department Boston. Baltimore and Tampa, however, shipped no one in class C. By the end of the period, seven ports had 100 or less men on hand in all departments. This list included Boston, Norfolk, Savannah, Tampa, Lake Charles, Wilmington and Seattle, San Francisco had 101. In turn, Norfolk, Savannah, Tampa, Lake Charles and Seattle all had 50 or less class A men still registered on the bench. Wilmington followed with 51 and Boston with S3. The following is the port by port forecast: ~ Boston: Still very quiet . . . New York: Should pick up again . . . Philadelphia: Fair . . . Baltimore: Good; sevmil laid-up ships may crew . . . Norfolk: Fair . . . Savannah: Slow . . . Tampa: Slow , . . Mobile: Fair . . . New Orleans: Good . . . Lake Charles: Fair . . . Honston: Good . . .Wilmingtwi: Quiet . . . San Francisco: Fair . . . Seattle: Good. fay Sign In Offs Ont Trans. TOTAL Betloa ...... 2 ' — New Yoffc.... 12 2 — PhnodolpMa.. 3 BaltinMra .. 19 4 Nofffaiii ..... 3 1 Sovansoh .... — — Tampa ...... — - 1 Mobil# ...... 7 . 2 New Orloaas.. 4 4 Lolca Charles.. 1 1 Henstoit .... 8 1 WIMagton ... — — See franeisee'. — 1 3 Seattle ..... 8 TOTALS ... 52 22 2 17 19 • 9. . 12 9 . 5 . 10 12 14 4 T • 7 137 8 31 13 25 12 12 9 14 27 14 20 4 -0 15 211 DECK DEPARTMENT ReglstereA . CLASS A Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS 8 Shipped CLASS C Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B TOTAL SHIPPED GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 12 3 ALL 123 ALL 123 ALL 12 3 ALL 123 ALL A B C ALL 1 2__8 •ALL 12 3 3 i 2 1 . 2 5 1 — 1 i 1 1 — 5 3 2 5 16 4' 25 1 63 — 11 17 38 15 19 25 12 56 — 9 — 45 2 6 56 9 8 73 93 154 46 293 — 21 17 14 8 3 9 6 15 19 1 — 1 — 17 1 1 17 9 43 — — 1 24 6 11 1 11 15 9 23 9 41 — 47 19 e — — _ 41 6 — 77 11 117 5 14 33 4 10 9 — 3 3 4 10 — 14 — — 9 « 14 9 — 19 5 11 4 20 — 5 6 1 1 1 — 1 2 2 1 3 3 — 1 4 4 7 1 12 — 1 1 1 1 2 15 — 6 4 17 — 29 11 13 2 3 6 5 3 1 2 14 4 14 93 — 19 39 40 14 2 8 4 16 27 10 49 17 10 19 6 35 3 7 13 — 35 13 90, 38 77 15 130 — 6 16 11 5 2 6 9 7 3 — 1 4 2 3 4 14 — *\ 1 10 3 7 43 11 25 13 8 24 12 44 4 1 5 44 9 so! 22 33 62| 2 10 4 3 7 3 1 1 4 — 1 1 4 1 • 24 — 1 5 11 10 5 1 9 2 5 — 3 4 — 3 9 9 3 15' 7 23 32i 2 3 7 3 _10 1 6 3 i 2 11 3 — 3 6 — 32 11 6 19 — 9 •22l • 7 80 151 42 273 9 32 48 *89 65 132 54 I 251 8 13 33 54 1 8 13 22 251 54 22 327 280 499 122 301110 78 113 i Port Boston ....... New York Philadelphia.. Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans.. Lake Charles.. Houston Wilmington... San Francisco. Seattle TOTALS 9 38 1 52 11 2 10 10 22 10 20 5 5 6 201 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A GROUP 1 2 3 ALL — 1 1 2 14 39 6 89 — 8 — 8 — 18 5 23 8 3 — 11 2 — — 2 — 4 — 4 3 — — 3 6 40 3 49 1 4 3 8 4 30 3 37 6 — 1 7 3 5 1 9 2 6 1 9 34 171 26 231 • rOFI •'.»> § ll5f • Boston New York. Philadelphia Baltimore.... Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles Houston Wilmington.... San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Registered CLASS A • Shipped CLASS C GROUP 1 2 3 ALL meee MM - .1^ 2 I 3 ^M« MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM- MM ewM MM' MM MW MM 8 _ 3 2 1 1 MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM 3 4 13 Registered C n The Beach TOTAL CLASS B SHIPPED CLASS A CLASS GROUP GROUP 2 9 ALL A B C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 3 4 1 _ ^ 16 7 1 2 12 2 63 47 7 54 47 144 22 213 8 35 20 7 3 35 _ 2 3 5 10 1 31 3 90l - 14 21 35 33 10 43 3 79 8 6 .9 8 7 1 14 1 10 2 1 1i 2 3 — 9 2 1 3 1 _ __ 6 5 1 69 9 11 29 21 10 48 7 8 9 11 8 7 8 93 IS 80 18 68 7 8 30 19 5 15 1 3 9 1 4 1 10 16 2 12 1 22 47 9 27 1 87 2 14 6 1 34 12 1 2 1 6 2 13 2 17 3 1 1 1 4 26 6 3 3 7 9 19 2 4 2 3 1 7 .— 7 9 9 3 1 28 8 11 •4 57 640 11 103 82 196 473 21 197 85 21 303 119 1 5 MM STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B TOTAL SHIPPED Shipped CLASS C Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 123 ALL 123 ALL 1 2 3 ALL B C ALL 12 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL A 2 3 ALL 1 2 1 3 3 4 12 2 1 2 5 1 1 1 5 1 1 18 26 ' 81 — 1 13 2 37 40 65 86 43 104 233 1 14 13 0 11 28 — — 11 11 40 46 — — 8 9 6 — 12 9 8 25 t 6 12 3 1 9 2 4 4 — — 2 10 8 23 — — 9 1 34 74 1 8 9 30 7 30 37 42 11 21 19 SO 1 — 6 1 2 5 13 4 8 2 3 7 12 1 7 1 3 1 14 8 11 2 16 1 0 6 — — I 3 1 5 2 1 10 1 — 2 3 3 7 2 3 1 1 — — — 2 1 2 4 8 — — 2 1 2 1 9 9 3 20 tt 29 3 3 — — 8 20 26 28 18 30 29 3 10 3 1 — 15 3 27 45 12 0 67 119 23 23 0 4 32 37 12 9 1 16 — 4 4 22 6 — 0 22 3 2 5 10 1 — 3 3 2 4 2 12 3 8 1 — .3 4 2 4 — 2 4 2 0 — 4 4 6 25 2 — 8 11 4 10 6 9 36 31 21 • 10 10 8 — a 8 2 2 24 2 14 8 — 8 2 — 3 5 19 2 3 2 2 7 9 4 2 3 — 2 -• a 8 4 2 9 3 4 16 — 4 1 13 4 12 9 3 4 3 2 8 3 — 1 29 1 — 1 1 1 1 4 3 9 9 4 18 4 4 1 16 0 14 1 — 1 2 2 4 2 9 19 iL 94 33 100 227 26C<|273 110 272 655 9 54 11 9 147 70 51 20 92 163 48il9S 49 48 15 8 27 3 40 49 Part Boston New York Philadelphia... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa........ Mobile New Orleans... Lake Charles.. Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle 1— TOTALS J M SUMMARY .1 f'.- DECK ENGINE ::STEWARD CHliMMV lOrAiS Registered Shipped Shipped CLASS B CLASS A CLASS B GROUP1 7 GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL — 1 1 J1 2 1 1 1 11 9 1 21 8 27 12 47 1 6 7 — 1 4 5 1 4 2 7 1 2 3 — 5 10 15 2 24 7 33 1 3 6 10 — 2 3 8 — 6 2 ' 8 3 3 6 — 1 — 1 1 2 — '1 1 2 1 — 1 _ 1 — 3 2 8 1 1 13 2 1 5 8 11 11 — 6 9 xS 9 20 5 39 _ "9 0 15 — 1 5 6 1 7 2 19 1 4 8 1 12 9 22 "4 24 6 34 2 9 9 12 — 1 1 2 2 1 4 1 — 3 3 1 1 3 3 — 4 2 6 1 10 11 1 9 3 9 15 51 54 120 39 -128 39 197 15 33 37 85 i Registered Registered Shipped CLASS A CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP GROUP 123 ALL 123 ALL 123 ALL 80 151 42 1 273 '9 32 48 i 89 65 132 54 251 34 171 26 1 231 15 51 54 1 120 30 128 39 197 OA ' AO Q NA few 33 IfMI WB. ,*9*9 AW 11 22? mrmrB - 7 f V D4 11 70 51 20 92 168 m fni 'tl!y^''92 156 1 279 146 289 105 til Shipped CLASS B . GROUP 123 ALL iv 13' » 54 85 19 33 37 Aw 0 AA 49 2* 49 119 'isil Reglsterf d ,C'n The Boocfc s " TOTAL _ Shipped CLASS A CLASS B SHIPPED CLASS C GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP 28 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 12 2 ALL ABC ALL 1 280 499 122 \ 901 327 10 78 113 261 251 54 22 1 8 13 22 21 197 85 21 803 110 47? 97 1 849 11 108 82 186 • -a 13 8 TC -A AQ MO ASi OftA tlA tv #147 wlw AAv 372 If MOM -A* Ml# MM iOvV !273 V XMi 1I IM MViW 15 O- Ot. 27 - MM 133 yMki: iS80 1982 JSl 12m m 180 91 19 27 45 \ .01 x^ �JamuT Mi lt5t SEAFARERS QUESTION: How much gear do you take with you when you ship? Y i LOG race rive Planning CouFt Appeal For Role In UN LONDON—^The world's two leading runaway sanctuaries, Liberia and Panama, fight­ Fcanela D. Wall. FWT: Usually Jack Olson, bosun: Outside of all the gear I take with me fills a the gear needed for working on ing desperately to establish themselves as legitimate maritime nations, were given a severe suitcase and a deck, all I bring jolt last week when the United Nations Inter-Govemmental Maritime Consultative Organ­ along are two hand bag. Most suits, one lighb- ization meeting here decisive-"* of the clothes are wdlght, one ly rejected their bid for seats proposal up before Congress to bar ally. The motion passed and in the dress clothes, a heavy. Most of on the 14-member Maritime "50-50" cargoes from runaway subsequent voting neither Liberia suit, slacks and ships as welL nor Panama could muster more the tinse I travel the like since all Hie us support of the "Panlib" than 11 votes, far short of the 23 Navy style—^three Safety Committee. the work clothes Although the group later unan­ half of the "'•PanLibHonCo" axis necessary for approval. work changes. If I need I wash as Elected to the secretariat were one is dirty, and imously approved a Liberian re­ at the IMCO meeting was strongly we go along. A couple of changes the one I am solution that the issue be referred eriticized by SIU President Paul the United States, Great Britain, wearing gets wet, to the International Court of Jus­ Hall and National Maritime Union Norway, Japan, Italy, France, West is all you have Joe Curran. In a Joint Germany and the Netherlands. toT carry. I always have the ace to fall tice, which will rule on the legiti­ President telegram to the International Completing the 14-member unit macy of runaway registries, it was back on. > 4 4 Transport Workers Federation, are the Soviet Union, Canada, little consolation for the runaway H. Connolly, bakey: I bring very operators, who were reportedly which sent a representative to the Greece, the United Arab Republic, Eugene Keed, ABt I usually fuming at the turn of events, little gear aboard with me since I meeting, they said, . . all United Argentina and Pakistan, don't need too travel with two suits, one sununer Press reports quoted them as be­ States maritime unions strongly Hinges O nDefinition much. The bakers and one winter ing "shocked" by the IMCO action. oppose any international recogni­ and other mem­ The major legal battle before wear. When you The owners, most of them Ameri­ tion of runaway ships or the na­ the World Court will probably bers of the stewwork on deck, tions which give them refuge from cans, went on to charge Great center around what constitutes • ard department you have to be Britain, Norway and the other Eu­ and protection against union rep­ "shipowning nation." If the major­ receive their prepared for any ropean nations that had rebuffed resentation, collective bargaining IMCO findings are accepted, working gear, so type of weather, the runaways with "ganging up." and decent wages and working con­ ity then the status of Liberia. Panama all I actually need and climate. So I Despite vigorous United States sup­ ditions." and other runaway havens, whose of my own would wind up carrying port of the runaways, most of this Might Go Elsewhere resident nationals own only a hand­ be good clothes boots, rain gear, country's NATO allies voted US authorities argued that if ful of ships, will be severely .to wear ashore, heavy clothes and against the two. This included, be­ American shipowners were not al­ diminished. like a sport jacket and slacks. of course, light sides Britain and Norway, France, lowed to register in Liberia or It is likely that the runaways work clothes. , 4 4^ aj Italy, West Germany, and the Panama they would do so in an­ will that since the ship­ Clyde Kreiss, baker: I need very 4" it itNetherlands, all powerful estab­ other country offering similarly ping argue corporations registered in little gear to wear working aboard George Stravarides, wiper: That lished maritime nations. low costs. Lower wages, smaller the country imder whose flag they ship since 1 am depends on the ship and the run. operating costs and considerable sail, these corporations are .sub­ Plan 'Getting Even' in the steward If it is winter tax benefits are the major induce­ department. How­ time, then I have - Intent on "getting even," run­ ments offered runaway shipowners. ject to the laws of that country and for all practical purposes can ever I always to bring a lot of away owners in the States have Debate was long and heated as be considered as acting as na­ bring along my warm clothing, served notice that they intend to hobby — leather and lighter wear urge Congress to enact laws bar­ the London conference headed to­ tionals of that country. The Court, which sits in The working, and that if in the summer. ring ali "50-50" cargoes from Eu­ wards a showdown. The US pro­ weighs a ton. I If I am going on ropean nations that carry on trade posed that the eight-member sec­ Hague. Holland, is not expected to be automatically filled by hand down a ruling for several have to carry a long trip, then with Communist China and other retariat the first .eight nations listed in months since its calender 'is al­ some leather and it means taking "iron curtain" nations. Such a Lloyd's register the world's ready cluttered with other inter­ my tools, at least a full load, for move is particularly aimed at "largest shipowningas nations." This two suitcases full. In a way, its I like to bring England and Norway, who main­ would have assured seats for national disputes. lucky I don't have to carry a lot enough with me to last through tain such trade. Liberia and Panama, who are rated of apparel. the voyage. Rep. Thomas Peily already his a third and eighth respectively. The resolution was defeated 17-11. Urging that the criterion to go by should bff the amount of ton­ nage actually, owned by a country or its nationals, rather than amount WASHINCTON—On the surface, the outlook this early in 1959 on the foreign aid and of shipping registered under a farm surplus disposal programs appears little changed from a year ago. Both programs, flag, the British then moved that Aid, Surplus Programs Unchanged operated under the "50-50" law governing US-financed cargo movement, are critical to the the nations be voted upon individulivelihood of US-flag shipping^ and American seamen, since they supply heavy cargo of­ ferings for us ships. The budget submitted by the President to Congress- last week again calls for a $3.9 billion author­ ization for foreign aid. Equally im­ portant, it would extend the life of the surplus program for 12 inore months to the . end of 1969, and authorize shipment overseas of another $1.5 billion in farm prod­ ucts. V Congress last year finally settled Upturn Slight In Lk. Charles LAKE CHARLES—Shipping for tills port picked up somewhat over the holiday slump. Port Agent Leroy Clarke reports.. However, there is still a fairly large registra­ tion list in all three, departments and any openings that are put on the board are taken within one or t\Vo calls. The Central Labor Council of Lake Charles last week elected its tic-w officials for the coming 12 months. All of the men ,;ielected for the posts have always worked in close cooperation with the SIU, and will continue to coordinate ail of the port's labor actilities.The vessels calling into the area during the nast period were the CS Norfolk, Winter HiU, Chiwawa, Cantigny, Royal Oak, CS Miami, CS Baltinmre, Bents Fort, Brad­ ford Island (C'Ues Service) and the issiDpi). NY Expects Rebound In Job Totals on a $3.3 billion foreign aid figure and an 18-month extension of the NEW YORK—Shipping for the surplus program along with a $1.5 past period slowed down quite a billion authorization. The cut in bit. Assistant Secretary-Treasurer the foreign aid outlay will require Bill Hall noted, with only 192 men a $225 million supplemental ap­ being shipped during the last two propriation in the present session weeks. This is quite a drop from to keep the books straight. the 400 mark hit during the previ­ Actual expenditures on foreign month. However, it is expected aid for the fiscal year starting' (Ed. note: The column this issue is devoted to tioo retired Sea- ous to bounce back again during the farert who are receiving the SIU $150 disability benefit.) July 1, 1959, are estimated at $3.5 coming two weeks. Hall said, for, in billion, about $400 million less than William Guilford ... OT... an SJU member since 1938 . . . started addition to the usuaT number of in the current fiscal year. sailing two years earlier out of Mobile ... had unpleasant distinction ships coming in for payoffs from . However, the proposed one-year of being aboard first American ship torpedoed by long trips, there are four vessels extension on the' surplus disposal Germans in World War II . . . bad^ luck followed expected to take on full crews program indicates it will Operate Brother Guilford to the Red Sea where another here. Two are missile ships, one on about the same level as before. vessel ho was aboard was caught by a "tin fish" a tanker and one a Liberty. , It also shows that the Administra­ ... in Okinawa Bay in 1943 it wasn't a torpedo but There was a total of 31 vessels tion is not yet ready to commit a typhoon that destroyed his ship . . . worked as calling into this port over the past iself to any longterm disposal pro­ steward and chief cook . . . preferred passenger two weeks. Twelve ships paid off, gram. which was recommended last ships, and freighters . . . favorite run—Europe, two signed on and 17 were in year by a special commission. The because "I had many friends in those countries" transit. study group urged at least a five. . . keeps active tending to flower garden, barbecu­ 'Paying off during the past period year extension so. that shipments ing for local church and playing with his three could be scheduled on an orderly grandchildi^ .., lives with wife In Prichard, Alabama . . . stiil keeps were the Elizabeth and Frances basis over a period of years to in touch with fornler shipmates Lish Taylor and Walter Dunn . . . (Bull); Atlantic (Banner): Steel Ex­ dispose of '$ip-13 billion in fira wife sick for past two years but "thanks to the SIU retirement plan ecutive (Isthmian); CS Miami (Cities Service); Robin Kirk; Robin surpiuses. . I have been able to make ends meet." Locksley (Robin); Andrew Jackson The unwiHingness of the Admin­ i t 4 r (Waterman); Alcoa Pennant (Al­ istration to commit Itself may stem Lish Taylor... 67 ... charter member of tto Union . . . sailed until coa); Ocean Joyce (Ocean Clip­ in part from the President's call 1955, working as steward . . . two sons, Georgwand Leslie, maintained pers); Gateway City (Pan-Atlantic) . for a thorough re-evaluation of family tradition by becoming.seamen ... in fact, and the Ideal X (Marine Tankers). American shipping policy under Signing on were the Atlantic (Ban­ Taylor was once aboard ship with George when she the 1936 Merchant Marine Act. ner) and the Northwestern Victory was torpedoed in the Mediterranean in 1944 . . . This could even reopen the crucial (Victory Carriers). it was on St. Patrick's Day . . . father and son "question of the "59-50" and its jumped overboard, staying adrift until rescue boat In transit were the Dorothy interpretation. arrived . . . always liked European .run ... it Was (BuU); Kenmar, Alamar (Calmar); Although a "permanent" law^Jp. long, paid better and allowed for longer periods at Seatrain Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, assure movement of at least half home .'. . fishing and crabbing his favorite pastimes New York (Seatrain)j Raphael of all Government-financed shipi .. keeps in touch with oldtimcrr Felipe Reyes Sr., Scmmes, Beauregard. Bienville, s'-snts on American-flag ships was ' Bert Steam, Fred Liam, Forrest MoConico and Paul Fairland (Pan-Atlantic); V&l Chem put on the books in 1954—ending Warren . . . would like to hear from Freddie Stew­ (Heron); Steel Chemist (Isthmian); the fight each session on year to year extensions—some . agencies art, Howard Gninler, Jolm Marshall, Raffael Martini and George Royal Oak (Cities Service); Jeffer-..,^ — the — Northhave never given up hope of get- Snares:. . . Besides two sons, he has three daughters, and.one gran^ . 5nn City Victory and daugitw , Uves with Hflfe At 405. St, .Charles Aye,,.Mobile,.Ala, )^^tei(Psyictory (Victory Cw::^). iiSl �rage «« SEAFARERS LOG fuattarf U, ,19^1 5111 Optital Benefit \ Set Up tn Houston Job applicants line up at Pittsburgh steel plant in hopes of being on recall list. Despite rising produc­ tion, shoreside workers are suffering heav7 unenriplcyment in this city and other key industria areas. Unemployment Persists In Many Cities h UJr- HOUSTON—Final arrangements are being made to set up the SIU Welfare Plan's eyeglass benefit for Seafarers in thi* port. Port Agent Bob Matthew, announced. The Plan's ad­ ministrators selected Texas^^ • State Optical Company to Beauregard (Pan-Atlantic) and the handle the program, and as Transatlantic (Pacific Waterways). soon as the necessary forms are All of the ships seem to be made out, the benefit will get coming In with less beefs, Mat­ underway. thews noted. Shipping for the port has been holding up fairly well during the past period, Matthews said, and should continue to do so for a couple of weeks more. There is still a terrific amount of grain pass­ ing through the area, bound for India i^d Europe, and this means more work all-around. There were five vessels paying Although he never handled off in this port during the past two them, except posslbely to admire weeks, one signing on, and 14 in them, 200 frogs carried on the transit. Faying off were the Coal- Robin Locksley last trip meant an inga Hills (Marine Tankers); Fort additional $50 in overtime to Ae Hosklns (Cities Service); Hurricane ship's bosun. (Waterman); Ocean Deborah The vessel picked up the iroge (Ocean Trans.) and the Pacific Car­ in Africa last month for delivery rier (World Carriers). The Rebecca (Intercontinental) signed on. In transit were the Seatrains New York, Texas and New York again (Seatrain); Rebecca (Inter­ continental); The Cabins (Texas City Refining); Atlas (Tankers and Tramps); Val Chem (Heron); Mer­ maid (Metro); Ideal X (Marine Tankers); Fort Hoskins (Cities Service); Del Aires (Mississippi); Frog-Tending Means 01Pay The predicted lag in employment recovery from the recession looks like it will become gemi-permanent in some areas, the "New York Times" reported in a survey of major indus­ trial centers. The January 25 "Times" said that the closing of older, less efficient plants, the dispersal of industry and"*" the use of automated equip­ of the speed-up of automation dur­ Pittsburgh, as faced with long-term unemployment because of automa­ ing the recession. ment is reducing employment One impact of the recession is tion in the steel and auto indus­ recovery even ttiougti production to cause the closing of older plants tries and also because mahy plants la on the upgrade. which are the first to start losing have moved out of the area or The survey confirms the report money when times get tough, just have established new branches made in the SEAFARERS LOG of as in the shipping industry, older, elsewhere and closed down old October 24, 1958, which quoted less-efficient vessels are hit hard­ ones. The only major areas not af­ Government figures to show that est by any shipping slump. fected are around San Francisco one million production Jobs were The "Times" cited such major Bay and in Southern California. lost permanently last year because industrial centers as Detroit and The survey pointed out that it wasn't easy for workers to pick up and move with the plants with the result that they are left behind with shrinking employment oppor­ The Bull Line C-2 Kathryn will join the Frances when the tunities. . company starts its new Gulf to Puerto Rico service next In addition, shifts In business SAN FRANCISCO—It was a month. Bull Line announced recently it would operate out hit workers hard if they have spe­ quiet shipping period in 'Frisco cialized training In a given area. of New Orleans and Mobile to with most of the activity being of Puerto Rico using two C-2s on Railroads have lost trade to buses the in-tran^sit variety. Therefore and airlines but the ;railroad work­ the run. no payoffs and only one sign-on, Up until now, the, Bull Line ers who are laid off are not trained the Maiden Creek (Waterman). Puerto Rican nins have all orig­ to drive buses or fly airplanes. In transit were the Ocean Eva The only way to solve the un­ Ocean-Transport); Eagle Trans­ inated in New York, while Water­ If f|[' lUlliUfcw man, Alcoa and Lykes Brothers employment problem is by ex­ porter (Terminal Trans.); Steel have serviced the Island from Gulf panding production beyond the Worker (Isthmian); Losmar and 1957 level so as to" absorb the Seamar (Calmar); and the Wild ports. In announcing the new opera­ automation unemployed as well as Ranger and Yorkmar (Waterman)^ tion the company said it would the 700,000 new workers who come Marty Breithoff, port agent, re­ maintain its existing services out Into the employment market every ported that among the old-timers of New York, but thus far has year. Just how to provide for an on the beach are H. Eerman, O. 70WI not indicated Which ships will be expanding economy is a problem McEnaney, J. Basch, D. Blumlo, put on the New York run to re­ for which a variety of answers C. I. Roble, D. M. Tlcer, L. Knick­ place the Frances and Kathryn. have been offered. erbocker and R. C. Henke. Lull Persists In SF Jobs $5 Kathryn On Gulf Run Mftlrtifitir WltlTE to a laboratory here in the States for pregnancy-test use. The frogit were kept in special containers and required very little handling. However the mate, rather than assign the Job to one of the ship's deck gang, decided to take care of them himself and put in for 8S hours overtime. The company did not disputrthe mate's overtime sheet and that seemed to end the matter,^at least until the SIU patrolman cami aboard to pay the ship off. , Under the SIU contract, it was pointed out, if a vessel does not carry a livestock tender aboard, then the job of tending, feeding and cleaning the stalls of the ani­ mals must be given to one of the deck gang, at the regular OT rates. So the company, wound up pay­ ing an additional 23 hpurs over­ time to the bosun for the work done by, the mate. How Strong Is That Pad Eye? !tb iSR'i V. >• ill im^ •' I ' Normally o pod eye, which Is welded to the deck, Is strong enough to take all* the strain that might be placed on it by the rigging. The as­ sumption is that the line would fail before the pad eye- But occasionally the reverse is true. Rusting at the^se of the pod eye may weaken it with the result that it could carry away under strain with unhappy con­ sequences fqr anybody In the vicinity, A routine item in a shipboard safety Inspection should be to check the condition of oil pod eyes to make sure they are up>to snuff. "vi'f • J'?; 'I L. I i am Uitf IS a .•J •• zr'. -r: • 4: - — ^ • I .. . -i'-.'S'S -'•liJ ;5.'tA I.I. I . „ �SEAFARER^ LOG TGIl GOIMS'S WORTD Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying By Sidney MargoUtu How To Buy A Mattress i« t'.*" .February is a good shopping month. Many stores have storewide sales. Lincoln's Birthday especially has become a day of really hot specials in many cities. This is particularly the month to look for reduced prices in furni­ ture, rugs, mattresses and women's coats and furs. You can, for ex­ ample, save $10^0 on'a mattress in the February sales, in compari­ son to regular prices. The saving is all the more worthwhile because prices of mattresses have gone up this year. Mattresses are a particular buying problem for moderate-income families. They often pay as much as $79.50 for those sold with such pseudo-medical names as "orthopedic" or "posture." Sometimes, our mail reveals, people are sadly disillusioned by the ordinary quality of such overpriced mattresses. Here are suggestions for getting reasonable values ia mattresses and Other February buying opportunities: Mattresses: Brand names mean little in mattresses. The same manu­ facturer may offer good value under one brand, mediocre under an­ other. Best buys usually are the mattresses sold tmder their own brand names by leading retailers and mail-order catalogs. You pyraniid this saving by shopping special sales, as in February bedding sales. The legitimate mattress sales offer true reductions of up to $10. But you can't depend on a "discount" from a price tag attached to a mattress. This industry is notorious for the practice of labeling mat­ tresses with exaggerated prices so retailers can offer what seems to be a reduction. Another frequent trick of the mattress trade Is "step-ups." A retailer may have three mattresses of basically the same quality and construction. But one or two will be covered in more attractive or decorative ticking. Although the mattresses are much the same, the prices will be stepped up $10, as $39.50, $49.50 and $59.50. One rough yardstick qf the qual­ ity and firmness of an innerspring mattress, although not the only one, is the number of coils in the innerspring unit. Here is a brief guide to what you can expect at what prices, in legitimate mat­ tress sales this month: '200-coil type, available under $25 in February sales, is a stand­ ard-quality mattress. But it may not have the desirable "no-sag" vertically-stitched sidewalts. ^ 250-coil type, available under $30 at sales; is a firmer mattress, and should have the no-sag bor­ der at this price leveL . 300-coll, available under $35, is firmest of the standard grades. 400-coil, sometimes called "hotel-grade," is a high-quality grade, available under $45. The "hotel" type generally also has 25 per cent additional cotton-felt padding and is a durable mattress. 600-coil, is often caljied an orthopedic type. Orthopedic mattresses are 'extra firm. The firinness is sometimes achieved by the use of more coils; sometimes the cbils are heavier wire or have an extra turn; sometimes additional cotton felt is used, or the insulation over the coils Is latexed sisal rather than ordinary sisal. Some experts also feel that a firm mattress also will last longer, because of the greater amount of filling material or stronger coils used. Part-hair padding over the coil pnit, in addition to the usual felted cotton, also adds to firmness. In general, aside from any medical need for an extra-firm mattress, a heavy person finds a firm mattress more comfortable, a lighter one may prefer medium-density, ^ 837-coiI mattresses are, a luxury type, selling for $59.50 to $79.50. |rhese are small coils in^vidually pocketed ip muslin. These are sup­ posed to provide greatest sensitivity to body pressure. Such mattresses are ^generally available in either standard firmness or extra-firm "or­ thopedic" type. r COATS, FURS: In genuine furs, moutojn coats (made of moutonprocessed lamb) are very close to the orlon-dynel price in current Bales. Mouton jackets are available under $40; longer coats (36 and ^ inch lengths), under $85. These sales prices represent savings of about is per cent from the early-season price. Despite its low price, moutqn is one of the most durable and warmest furs. Othei's that provide good Serviceability at, moderate ftnd medium .prices are let-out muskrat (under $200 for good quality in current sales) and sheared raccoon under $300). Such'long-haired furs provide both more warmth and onger wear than the delicate short-haired furs. It's better to buy a dood grade of an inexpensive fur than a poor grade of a costly species. : In comparing values of the more moderate-price furs, look for these quality factors, based on information from the Fur Information- and ashion Council, Better Business Bureau and other expert sources: Muskrat: Good quality has large skins; with short, thick lustrous fur. |l Sheared Raccoon: Look for uniformity of color; uniform width and qareful matching of Bkiqs, and "silky" texture. ' Fox: Look for density of the underfur, a full covering of hair end lilky texture. 11 Persian Lamb; Good coats In this fur ere usually In the mors expehiilve bracket with some on sale this winter in the $400-$500 range, and lackets available under fSOO. Look for silky, tight curl and soft pUable leather. li Sheared Beaver: This Is generally a very serviceable and very warm fur. Good-quality beavm- cibats are cratly (around the $606 mark In r>:rreut sales). But ipod-quality Jaekets are being offered around th9 f3()0 mark. LOok for'diHim fdr^aillrlasteeilamfi { f Paf8 Seirca WASHINGTON—Cohsiderable legislative attention to organized labor is assured in Con* gress this year as several bills were put in the hopper, or will be introduced shortly, deal­ ing with regulation of the trade union movement and modification of the Taft-Hartley law. Of major interest to mari->time is a measure introduced Ariz.) called for a variety of con­ unions to exercise restraint on by Rep. Pelly (Rep.-Wash.) trols on union finances, elections wage demands. The President's message was which would legalize pre-hiring ar­ and other operations. The Goldrangements in the maritime indus­ water bill has the support of the promptly criticized by the AFLAdministration. CIO as ignoring the nation's un­ try and the building trades. Other bills introduced by Sen­ Meanwhile, President Eisen­ employment problem and the need ator John Kennedy (Dem.-Mas8.) hower, in his annual economic to improve purriiasing power so and Barry Goldwater (Rep.- message to Congress, called for as to put the unemployed to work. The Kennedy bill ia a re-write of the Kennedy-Ives bill which passed the Senate by 88 to 1 last year but was killed In the House because of objections by business interests. The bill imposes penalties for false reports of union financial affairs or misuse of union funds, Final election results reported by the SlU tallying com­ requires secret ballot elections of mittee show that Seafarers cast 6,464 ballots in the two union officers and limits certain months of voting. This was 224 ballots more than were cast types of picketing. in the last SlU elections in-* It would also modify some of 1956. liam Morris, Savannah;- Louis the features of the Taft-Hartley A ' total of 73 candidates Neira, Tampa; Bob Matthews, Act to which labor objects. It were on the 1958 ballot Contesting Houston; Reed Humphries, Wil­ would permit strikers to vote in for 38 open posts. The winners mington and Ted Babkowski, Seat­ NLRB representation elections and would allow for a hiring hail In the took office following the January tle. 21 meeting at which the election Patrolmen elected, and the ports building trades. By and large, it is results, as reported by the tally for which they were chosen, are expected that the AFL-CIO will support the Kennedy proposals. committee, were'confirmed by the as follows: The "labor relations" provision membership. Boston: Eugene Dakin of the Kennedy bill has been re­ Reelected to a two-year term unopposed was SIU Secretary- New York: Ernest (Scotty) Au- written to specify that it is aimed at expenditiu-es for labor spring, Treasurer Paul Hall. Also reelected busson, Joseph DiGiorgio, Paul union-busting the like and not were five assistant secretary-treas­ Drozak, Lou Gpffin, Paul Gonsor- normal labor and relations expenses. chik, Howard Guinier, Freddie urers; Joe Algina, Claude Simmons, Senator Goldwater's bill, sup­ Stewart, Keith Terpe Ed Mooney, William Hall and Joe ported by the Eisenhower Admin­ Philadelphia: John Hetzell Volpian. istration, offers punitive provi­ Port agents reelected were Steve Baltimore: Rex Dickey, Eli Han­ sions including withdrawal of Cardullo, Philadelphia; Earl Shep- over, AI Stansbury NLRB certification and tax-exemp­ pard, Baltimore; Gal Tanner, Mo­ Mobile: Harold Fischer, Robert tion for unions held in violation bile; Lindsay Williams, New Or­ Jordan, Leo Marsh of its measures. The Goldwater bill leans; and Marty Breithoff, San New Orleans: Tom Gould, C. J. puts heavy emphasis on outlawing Francisco. Elected as agents in the (Buck) Stephens, Charles Tanne- organizational picketing and any other ports were A1 Tanner, Bos­ hill. form of Inter-union action on ton; James Bullock, Norfolk; Wil­ Houston: Charles Kimball beefs. All Ports Approve 51U Tally Report A&G District Eiection Tabulation Saerctary-Traaturar Paul Hall. H-1 No Votes Voids Write Ins Deck Assistant Seeratary-Traasuror Joseph Aigina', A-1. No Votea Voids WriU Ins Engine Aulstant Secretary-Treasurer Claude Slmmone, S-1 No Votes Voide Write Ins Totala e.32S* 73 69 -11 8A64 9,983* 421 68 4 6,464 8,948* 452 94 10 8,464 Steward Assistant •ecretary-Treasurer Edward (Eddie) Mooney. M-7 9.949* No Votes 452 Voids 93 Write Ins 10 Joint Assistant Sacretary-Treasurar WiUiam Hall, H-272 Joseph Volpten. V-1 No Votes Voids Write Ins 6.464 6.112* 9,946* 764 96 10 12,928 Boston Agent .. 8,004* Ai Tanner, T-12 No Votea 383 61 Voids IS .Write Ine.^.'.. 6.464 Boston-Joint Patrolmen Eugene Dakin. D-9 .. 3,941* WiUlant John Smith. S-80.\ .. 919 James Sweeney. S-8.. .. 1.784 No Votes. t... 447 voids 178 V^rite Ins. at a • a Now York Joint PatrMman Ernest (Scottle) Aubusson. A-S Robert Barrett. BBS... Arnl BJornaon. 8-34. • WUlUm (BUIy) BurBe. B-886.. Deniel Butts. 84138:...,:.... Malcolm M. Cross. C-4tt,... Carlos M. Din D-81......... Joseph Di Giocsio. D-t...... Paul Drosak. IKISS Tltomas If: PlemlBg. F-a41..., Vincent Genco, G-79. laouie (LoiD OoUln. G-T...... W. Paul Ooneecchlk. O-S.... Hownrd Gulnlar. G-S........ Frank J. Jankesrrid. J-74.... Caamler -Casey" Kaust 6.464 B443* 882 784 734 •26 787 fit 4.ttl* 4J8S* 808 881 0740 4J73* 8806* •88 433 46S 463 New York Joint Patrolman (Cont.) Totals Joseph Teicher. T-132 343 Keith Terpe. T-3 4,m* James L. T'ucker, T-22...'.,. 638 Alan (Honest Al) Whltmer, W-316 838 Van Whitney, W-11 700 No Votes. 8.479 1.392 Voids Write Ins 3 81.712 Philadelphia Agent Stosh (Stanley) Bojko, B-33... 640 Steve (Blackle) Cardullo. C-1. 4,989* Harry Gerie, G-28S 934 No Votes 204 Voids lis Write 1ns 8 8A64 Philadelphia Joint Patrolman John Hetzell, H-8 S.TiO* No Votes 672 Voids 41 Write Ins..... ; 11 6.464 Seltisnore Agent Earl (Bull) Sheppard. S-2.... 8.193* No Votea 107 Voids 48 Write Ins 18 Baltimore Joint Patrolman Rex E. Dickey, D-9 Ell Hanover. H-S18 CUfton H. Jackson. J-239..;. Ralph W. Marry. M-374...... Flaye (AU Stansbury. 8-22... No Vote*.. Volde Write In*.. 8.464 6,377* 4B15* 1.141 1,014 8JWl* 1.426 348 10 19.392 Nertoik Agent James A. BuUock. B-T SJ)32* . No Votea 879 Volde 49 Write Ine. ....••••••••a ...a.4 Savenneh Asent William J. Monrlg. M-4 Ne Votes Voids Write Ins 6.464 B399* 883 48 7 SA84 Tempa Atanf A. W. (Andy) Ctowdar. G-3S8.. 798 iUuis (BlackU) Nebn. Nl... 4.418* F. F. Beid. Jr.. B-4S$. 784 Ne Votes.................... 381 ^^KIS 133 . Write Ins..9 M.MI.A.«.t Csl TMunr. T-t Ne Vetes.. Write Ins OSl* 184 84 . s Mobile Joint Patrolman Durwood Dees, D-42 . Harold J. Fischer, F-1 Robert Jordan, J-1 Leo Patrick Marsh, M-9...... No Votes Voids Write Ips Totals 1,382 5,507* 5,452* S.131* 1,660 253 9 12,392 New Orleans Agent Waiter (Rusty) Beyeler. B-81 . 376 Lindsey J. WUliams. W-1.... 5,766* No Votes 242 Voids 79 Write Ins 1 6,464 New Orleans Joint Patrolman George E. -Annis, A-230 ... 948 Thomas (Tom) Gould, G-267.. 5,169* Sylvester Monardo, M-734 ... 391 C. J. (Buck) Stephens, S-4 . 5J93* Frank (Red Sully) Sullivan. S-621 766 Charles M. (Whltey) TannenhllL T-9 9,098* John L. Whlted. Jr., W-282.. 409 Keith (Honolulu) Wlnsley. W-289 490 No Votes; 960 Voids 267 Write Ins 3 19,392 tloutten Agent Robert A. Matthews. M-1.... 6,161* No Votes... 261 Voids ...a 35 Write Ins 7 6,464 Houston Joint Patrolman James L. Allen. A-90. 429 CHiarles KimbaU. K-2 4.956* James A. McConathy. H-454.. 2S8 Wm. (BilU BUtcheU. M-22.... 908 No VMs 181 Voida ....................... 121 Write Ins 1 8.464 Wllmlnaten Agent Reed Humphries. H-4........ 6,027* No Votes 408 Voids 29 Write. Ins..................a 8 8,464 San Pranctoce Agsnt HarUc (Marty) nretthott. 88 8J>81* No Vetss.- .age.............. 398 _Voids S3 Write Ins................... 8 • -vl •,4M SeeHIc AfeM Theodore (Ted) BabkowsU. B-1 9804* No Votes.' 387 Voids 43 Write Ins.41 8.484 . * Bennteg Ika* aua wng eleetsd. • \'a i-: �" -f^T ^ Pace HcM SEAFARERS •;-"'|^v"!'''-' LOG Hamnfrtu§\ W E, the undersigned Union talIj^g committee, duly elected at the regular business meet­ ing of December 24th, 1958, .six (6) at headquarters port meeting, two (2) Is Mobile, two <2) In New Orleans, two (2) in San Francisco, and two (2) In Balti­ more, submit the following report and recommendations: ' On December 29, 1958, at 9:00 AM, wa met wltb A1 Kerr, the Union office man­ ager, who had been assigned by head­ quarters offices to assist this commlttiea as a result of our request. He gave each committee member an amended copy of the Union constitution, as well as show­ ing this committee a copy of a teletype that had been sent to all port agents by Paul Hall as a guide for the. various porta polls committees on the closing day of voting. He suggested that we read those sections of our constitution dealing with the Union tallying committee In detail, as well as the teletype of Instructions sent to the port agents referred to above. A full quorum picked up the ballota from the Commercial State Bank and Trust Company located at 1400 Broadway, New York City, as per the constitution. (See correspondence annexed, showing, official documents exchanged.) ' The committee then took over one com­ plete room on the third deck of our head­ quarters building as the place in which we would do our work while in session. Our sessions were open to all members. There were no Instances of misconduct. In compliance with Article XIII, Setftlon 6 (d) of our Union constitution we ac­ cepted from among ourselves, John J. Giordano, G-32, as chairman of the com. mittee. We then received from the headquar­ ters offices of the Union, all of the files relative to the conduct of the election. From the files, we found signed receipts for ballots No. 1 through No. 9350, which had been Issued to the following porta as follows: BALLOTS PORT ISSUED Boston 1- 250 New York 7350-9350 Philadelphia 251- 800 Baltimore 801-1800 Norfolk 1801-2000 Savannah 2001-2250 Miami-... 2251-2350 Tampa 2351-2500 Mobile 2501-4000 New Orleans 4001-5500 Lake Charles 5501-5650 Houston 5651-6350 Wilmington J6351-6550 16976-7000 San Francisco ;. 6551-6975 Seattle 7001-7250 Puerto Rico '7251-7349 Sf-fe:- I.;" '^...•••-•^^ic' 1^ •rl.ikiii The committee then checked the nunvbers on the stubs received from the vari­ ous ports, and these numbers, when checked against the numibers on the stubs of all ballots printed and issued, and ready for voting, were found to coincide, port by port. Your committee then checked the dates of the voting rosters' and compared them against the minutes of the special meet­ ings for the election of the polls commit­ tees in the various ports. We found in every instance that polls committees had been duly elected on each day in which voting was conducted in the various ports, with the exception of the port of Savan­ nah. In the port of Saiffhnah we found that on December 1st, 1958, that a duly . elected polls committee was elected, one of whose members was H. C. Grimes, G-207-. However, Brother Grimes shipped on the 10:00 AM call. He was replaced on the committee; by; R- A. Carter, C-429,who served for the remaini.er of the day. However, in Article XI, Section 4, para­ graph (a) of our constitution, it states that -the polls com^ttees shall be elected be­ tween (he hoiirs of 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Therefore, since Brother Carter replaced Brother Grimes on the polls committee after 10:00 AM, the committee has asfumed that this section of the constitution '? was unintentionaUy violated. We, the conw ^ mittee, have, therefore • ruled that; the . ae«i;,:^.,^.j)aUqtA on Members of District-wide 14-man tallying committee are shown while at work in headquarters counting the bal­ lots. At left are Ray Vaughan, New Orleans (with hat); Oswald Ergle, Baltimore, and Ben Schwartz, NY (white shirt). At right, front, J. Giordano, chairman, NY; across table, Pete Gonzalez, NY; standing, rear, Sal Biondo, Baltimore. Ballot count and checking took more than a week. December 1st, 1958, should be voided, but inasmuch as their being included in the totals would have no bearing on the outcome of the election, we have included them. Where no polls committee could foe elected, no voting took place, as is re­ quired by our constitution. We note that on the last day of voting in Norfolk, Savannah, Miami, Tampa, Lake Charles, Seattle and San Juan, no polls committee could be elected. In these cases, as per the constitution, the port agent took over the duties of the polls committee. ' We checked the unused ballots that were on hand in headquarters offices that bad not been issued. The stubs on these unused ballots were numbered - 9003 through 9806, a total of 804 ballots. Your committee then checked the un­ used ballots that were returned from the various ports, including the Port of New York, which are listed as follows: UNUSED PORT BALLOTS Boston 91 — 250 New York ....' 9003 — 9350 Philadelphia 654— 800 Baltimore 1582 —1800 N-rfolk ;...... 1907 —2000 S. f'Simah 2071 — 2250 Miami ; .....2251 — 2350 Tampa .2408 — 2500 Mobile 3155 — 4000 New Orleans ...........5248 — 550(} Lake Charles 5558 — 5650 Houston .' 6319 — 6350 Wilmington 69851— 7000 San Francisco .......... 6846 — 6975 Seattle 7119 — 7250 San Juan 7306 — 7349 PORT BALLOTS Boston 5 •New York 20 Philadelphia 5 Baltimore . 10 Norfolk 5 'Savanhah 5 Miami . 5 Tampa 5 Mobile ........... r... I.'. 15 NewOrleans .................. 15 Lake Charles 5 Houston 5 Wilmington , 5 San Francisco """" _ Seattle S Puerto Rico 5 — Total 120 On hand In headquarters 10 * Grand Total 130 ^ New York, NY Dear Sir: « assistent secretary-treasurer of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, AFLCIO, in charge of the minutes thereof, I herewith certify that, in accordance with the constitution of this Union, the membership have duly elected tfoe following to constitute the Union tallying committee lor the 1958 elections: p c i. « ^ « i ' " . W. Norland " t i »' If V' *• 2 i* w a 5' TO" P We, the committee, have checked the files of headquarters offices and have seen signed receipts by the various port agents for the official ballots that had been sent to them by headquarters offices. We have checked these signed receipts and the serial numbers on them against the loose stubs received, and against the stubs still attached to the unused ballots. Nine thousand three hundred and fifty (9350) official ballots were sent to all ports, the stubs on them bearing serial numbers one (1) through nine thousand three hundred and fifty (9350). We received back stubs (including the ones on the unused ballots) numbered one (1) through nine thousand three hundred and fifty (9350). The following is a breakdown of the ballots that were sent to the ports'by headquarters, as well as a breakdown of the unused ballots returned to headquarters, ballots used, and total ballots cast. The above unused ballots,^ when com­ bined with the unused ballots in head­ quarters and the stubs of the used ballots in all ports, compare equally in number with the amount printed by the printer for the Union. the committee has seen a letter from the printer, "The Rand PreSs, ;ihc.," who printed the ballots that were used in the conduct of our Union election for the • election .of 1959-1960 officers of the Seafarera international Union of North Amer­ ica, Atlantic and Gulf District. The letter stated that they had printed 9,806 ballots for the Union, numbered from 1 to 9806. In addition to which, theyjjad printed 130 blank sample ballotis^ ^ : This conimittee, has checked the ele^ ^ ^ tion files, maintained by headquarters offices as per the Union constitution, and . .V has found signed receipts from the fol-' . lowing ports for the following amount of samide baUots, bndiem dowoi bs-foltows: The committee would also like to bring to the attention of the membeiship the fact that some write-ins will not be ineluded in this report. The reason for this is. that some ballots containing write-ins happened to be voided because the ballot oh which they wfre written was illegally defaced or Illegible. The following correspondence was bandied by the Union tallying committee: January 2, 1959 _ ,, „ . . Executive Vice-President Commercial State Bank & Trust Company Article XIII, Section 5 (d) states, in part: "The Union tallying committee shall a chairman from among themselves and, subject to the express constitution, adopt its procedures. Decisions as to speP^'otests, and the contents ® report shall be valid if ^ Ballots Ballots Received '' Ballots Unused Ballots fort From Headquarters Used Returned Cast Boston 1-i250 1- 90 91- 250 90 New York ................. 7350-9350 - 7350-9002 9003-9356 1653 Philadelphia 251- 800 251- 653 654- 800 403 Baltimore .................. 801-1800 801-1583 1584-1800 783 Norfolk 1801-2000 1801-1906 1907-2000 .106 Savannah ...... ....... 2001-2250 Miami. ..................... 2251-2350 Tampa 2351-2500 Mobile ...•.. ..,....,,.,.. ,...,2501-4000 New Orleans i...4001-5500 Lake Charles .,....,...,..,..5501-5650 Houston . . 5651-6350 Wilmington 6351-6550 i . 6976-7000 San Francisco6551-6975 Seattle, 2001-2070 2071-2250 70 None 2251-2350 b 2351-2407 2408-2500 66 2501-?154 3155-4000 . 654 V 4001-5248 5249-5500 1248 ' 5501-5557 5558-5650 57 5651-6818 6319-6350 . 668 ' 6351-6550 None . 697ftr6984 ^. ;fi985-7000 ! 208. 6551-6845 6846-6975 295 70Qlr7118 . 7U9r72aO « . ;118' : , 7251-7304 ' •-^••Totfll -Votes" Cast«=BitiiAU- Ports-O �JAmunr 39, 1959 SEAFARERS numbers through ;. (Here put ib the serial numbers of the unused ballots). All are accounted for. Except " (Put in the word "none" or give details.) Date: As Read And^ ^ Meetings in Book Number Aii SiU Ports, Jan. 21,1959 the various ports since for the election held livered this day to us. B. Schwartz J. Bluitt W. Slade C. Stambul J. Giordano P. Gonzales S. Biondo January 2nd, 1959, for 1958 end de­ O. Ergle W. Nordland D. Parker R. Vaughan^ A. Stephens* W. Reldy W. Rogers January 7, 1959 The Seafarers International Union Atlantic and Gulf District 675 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn 32, New York Alt: Mr. Joseph Volpian Gentlemen: This wiil certify that all the envelopes received by this institution addressed to Mr. R. Harold Bach, Executive Vice Presi­ dent in the name of Seafarers Interna­ tional Union, of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, AFL-CIO, have been properly safeguarded in our vaults. We have today surrendered the above mentioned envelopes to the Union tallying committee and that no one other than the signer and the witness have hbd access to the said envelopes contained in our vaults. Very truly yours, Irving Gould Manager Witnessed by: Alice Goodman Secretary to Mr. Bach (Name of Polls Committee Member) Book Number The above certification shall be signed and dated, without prejudice to the right of any committeeman to make appropriate dissent. This certification should be en­ closed in a package with the unu.sed ballots. ' 2. In the same package with the unused ballots, but bound separately, the polls committee shall forward to headquarters all stubs collected during the period of voting, together with a certification, signed and dated by ail members of the polls committee. The following is the certifi-* cation that is suggested be u.sed by each port. Certification for Stubs "We, the undersigned, polls committee of the port of hereby certify that the enclosed are all of the stubs collected during the period of voting for the port of and that we have checked them against the rosters and the number of unused, ballots, for the port all accounted for. Except " (Put in the word "none" or give details). Date: (Name of Committee Member) Book Number (Name of Committee Member) Book Number (Name of . Committee Member) December 31, 1958 Re: Polls Committee's Duties On Last Day of Voting In Election for Office for 1959-1960 Book Number The above certification shall be signed and dated, without prejudice to the right of any committeeman to make appropriate dissent. This certification should be en­ closed in a paclcage with the stubs. The polls committee members shall not be discharged from their duties unlil the "1; Union Tallying Committee Seafarers International Union Atlantic and Gulf District 675 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn 32. New York Book Number (Name of Polls Committee Member) January 2, 1959 Mr. R. Harold Bach Executive Vice-President Commercial State Bank & Trust Company 1400 Broadway New York, NY a Dear Sir: The undersigned members of the Union tallying committee, acting under and pur­ suant to Article XIII, Section 5 (d) of the constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, acknowledge receipt of the envelopes sent to you from the various ports for thie election held for 1958 and delivered this day to us. O. Ergle B. Schwartz W. NordlandJ. Bluitt W. Slade D. Parker R. Vaugban C. Stambul . A. Stephens J.' Giordkno P. ,Gonzalea«' W. Reidy S. Biondo W. Rogers forwarding called for by the aforemen­ tioned is completed and evidence of the mailing thereof is furnished the port agent. The forwarding of the above, called for in Article XIII, Section 5 of the consti­ tution shall be to the following: (Name of Polls Committee Member) Approved At Membership made by a majority vote, provided there be a quorum in attendancf. 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 bailoting and to Insure their safe cus­ tody during the course of the com­ mittee's proceedings." In accordance therewith, the Union has authorized that any nine (9) or more of the above accept delivery of, and sign a receipt for, all of the envelopes which have been mailed to you under the course of the said elections. It is hereby requested that you certify that all the -envelopes received by you have been properly safeguarded in your vault, that you have surrendered them to the said Union tallying committee, and that no one other than appropriate bank personnel, have had access to the said envelopes. Very truly yours. Seafarers International Union : of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, AFL-CIO JOSEPH VOLPIAN Asst. Secretary-Treasurer AI Kerr Witness PaceMM* LOG In the event a polls committee cannot be elected or cannot act on the day the bailoting in each port, is to terminate, the port agent shall have the duty to forward the material specifically set forth in sec­ tion 5 (a) of the constitution i unused bal­ lots and stubs) to the Union tallying com­ mittee. Fraternally, Paul Hall Secretary-Treasurer PH:AK:cp Enclosures Comments And Recommendations Pursuant To Article XIII, Section 5 (c) Of The Union Constitution 1. This Committee finds and fecommends as follows: (a) We recommend that the procedure on write-ins followed by this committee be upheld, inasmuch as it is impossible to count write-in votes where the name writ­ ten in is illegible or he defaces the ballot. If a man wants to write in a name, he ought to., do so clearly, if he wants his write-in to be effective, and he must be careful not to place illegal marks on the ballot. This committee feels very strongly on this point. (b) This committee finds that there have been no protests written or otherwise, with respect to thfc conduct of the election, that the balloting took place in strict accordance with the constitution and that what errors were made, were all of no importance, and of no measurable effect, and were dealt with in accordance with the spirit of the constitution. 2. The official tally of this committee is annexed to this report and made a part of it. Subject to the appropriate action of the inembersliip at the "Election Re­ port" meeting, it represents the basis fot the action called for in Section 6, Article XIII, of the constitution. Dated: January 10, 1959 Book No. Dep't Name B. Schwartz J. J. Bluitt W. J. Slade J. J. Giordano Chairman C. Stambul P. Gonzales S. Biondo O. Ergle W. Nordland D. L. Parker R. Vaughan A. Stephens W. Reidy W. Rogers Dear Sir and Brother: Article XIII, Section 5 (a) and Section 5 (d) contain the instructions with respect to the way the port polls committees are to carry out their functions on the last day of voting. The constitution is, of course permanent, and that governs the duties of the committees. However, for your convenience, the following is sent along to serve as a guide, and you may find it useful. Remember, the constitution governs. 1. On the day the balloting in each port Is to terminate (Wednesday, Decensber 31st of this year), the polls committee elected for that day shall, in addition to their January 7, 1959 other duties, deliver to headquarters, or Mr. R. Harold Bach mail to headquarters (by certified or reg­ Executive Vice-President istered mail), all the unused ballots, to­ Commercial State Bank & Trust Company gether with a certification, signed and 1400 Broadway. dated by all members of the committee. New York, NY The following Is the certification that is suggested be used by each port. Dear Sir: The undersigned members of the Union . Certification for Unused' Ballots taiiying committee, acting under and pur-; "We, the polls committee of the port of suaiit to Article,XIII, Section 5 (d) of the' • ....;...-..., hereby certify that constitution of the Seafarers International the (inclosed are all the ballots sent to fh(s ~ A. L. Stephens, New Orleans, left, totes up Unipn^ of North' America,' Atlantic and; '' ;'',port and not used, Hie unused ballots while at right. Jack Bluitt, New York, and Gulf bf'Strict, ackridwledge pf thb- " •number .'(here put in the balance of the envelopes senf :^^oa fromv • • • •; • 'nhiount''' ol 'tb(e< ballots)- and ' bear odetlal^' .,c-.<^.-4:^ientries'on'taller sheets. - S-332 B-15 S-120 G-32 Port Elected Hq. Deck Hq. Deck Eng. Hq. Stwd. Hq. S-578 G-132 B-276 E-148 N-172 P-84 V-129 S-318 R-4 R-329 Eng. Hq. Hq. Stwd. Deck Bait. Stwd. Bait. Eng. Mobile Deck Mobile Deck NO Eng. NO Stwd. SF Eng. SF • • li; ; r -'-i figures on adding machine Sal Biondo, Baltiinore, make .-'-'•••A �SEAFARERS t^C MTD Adds BaHimore Port Group BALTIMORE — The newly formed Baltimore Port Council of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment held its first meeting last week, Rex Dickey, acting agent, re­ ports. As the council represents 11 waterfront and other affiliated unions, it is expected to be of valu able assistance in assuring greater cooperation and coordination in any strikes or beefs that may come up ih the area. Registration and shipping for the port ran fairly even over the past two weeks. Dickey noted. Rumors are still being circulated that the Ocean Star (Dolphin) and the Irenestar (Traders) may be crewing up shortly. It also has been reported that the Portmar will take on a crew sometime next week, and that the Hilton is sup­ posed to be crewing up within the next ten days. Should any or all of the^ reports stand up, it would be a boost for the men here. There were 25 vessels calling into port during the past period. Ten ships paid off, six signed on and nine were in transit. The ves­ sels paying off during the last- two weeks were the Edith, Jean, Mae, Emilia (Bull); The Cabins (Texy City); Feltore, Santore (Marven); Wang Archer (Marine Bulk); Bar­ bara Frietchie (Liberty Nav.) and the CS Baltimore (Cities Service). Signing on in the port were the Steel Chemist Qsthmian); Feltore, Santore (Marven); Bethcoaster (Calmar); Dorothy (Bull) and the Wang^ Archer (Marine Bulk). SS Atlantic A 'Contalnershlp' • (Continued from page 3) away ships owned by Americans. The vote to adopt the new ITF policy was near-unanimous, with only the Greek seamen's union dis­ senting. Following the December 1 to 4 boycott, the Greek consul in New York declared that the Greek seamen's union would with­ draw from ITF and denounced the boycott action as a plot against Greek" shipowners. However, the Greek seamen did participate in the London meeting. The new ITF decision was hailed by NMU President Joseph Curran and SIU of NA President Paul Hall as serving notice to the run­ away operators that "the maritime unions of the world will stand to­ gether to prevent them from con­ tinuing to escape their responsi­ bilities to the unions in the conntry which is their genuine eco­ nomic base ... ''Operators of runaway ships in the United States have been blow­ ing that if labor keeps up the pres­ sure . . . they will simply transfer to some traditional maritime flag Longshorebnen (obovo) at American Banner Line pier get ready to seal container box holding misceNaneout cargo. Below, incoming container is swung out onto pier. Use of containers is spreading among shipping operations to cut down handling time and cost. WASHINGTON—Hearings on Waterman's Steamship Company's subsidy applications were held here last week and then moved on to New York under the shadow of proposed budget limits on the subsidy program. Even if the SlU-contracted shipping company wins approval for its subsidy ^pro-.f posals, the Administration's budget would not allow funds for a subsidy contract, un­ less this particular aspect of the budget is increased by Congress. Substantial wage Increases and open to crewmembers of a number Otherwise, Waterman and most other new subsidy applicants will improved working conditions have of unorganized ships laid up on the have to wait at least until next been assured seamen in the SIU Lakes. It is felt that a "look be­ Canadian District in contracts re­ hind the scenes" would convince year. At stake in the latest phase of cently negotiated with six compa­ theqe men of the advantages oi the hearings was Waterman's plea nies. Aside from opening up 65 new SIU membership. that its affiliated company, Pan- jobs, the pacts call for a 44-hour ^ i. a. Atlantic, be permitted to continue week, a $42.50 monthly pay Ernest Lax, 68, and Richard its domestic, non-subsidized opera­ boost, welfare plan coverage, eight Benson, 65, are now receiving pen­ tions in the coastwise and Puerto paid holidays, 14 days' paid vaca­ sion checks through the Sailors the Pacific. Lax started Rico trade, when and if Waterman tion, the hiring hall and Improved Union shipboard conditions. his sailing in 1905 as a deck boy receives an offshore subsidy. and stayed with seafaring 51 years, The Waterman proposal was at­ t 4^ tacked by the competing companies Acting to relievo the burden of surviving four shipwrecks and two in these trades including Bull, widows whoso late husbands had world wars. Now he figures he'll Alcoa and Seatrain. Previous hear­ been receiving welfare fund re­ give his wifa a hand with the ings of the Federal Maritime tirement checks, the SIU Pacific household chores, watch his grand­ Board dealt with Waterman's ap­ District has decided to con­ children and do some reading. plication for subsidy on various tinue such payments to a widow Benson.'^ aa ex-Navy man, plans to offshore runs including East Coast for one year after her husband's, play the homes whenever possible. to North Europe. death. The checks will be monthly "I intend to enjoy every day until Further hearings have also been and in the same amount as had I'm at least a thousand," he de­ called for in the application of been received by the deceased, li clared.' * t t T. J. McCarthy Steamship company will not be possible for a pensioner A brdhd, effective Welfare plan to continue its domestic auto- to "will" his pension check to any­ carrying and bulk trade operations one other than his wife. The $500 has been cit^ as the primary 1950 on the Lakes while it is engaged death benefit currently paid to goal of the BlU Great Lake* Dlson the Great Lakes-Europe run. wives of deceased Sailors will con­ triet. Contracts signed last year made prDvislona for follow-up talks The McCarthy V operation is cur­ tinue. on a proposed health and welfare ^ % rently under contract to the SlU Great Lakes' District. Mall ballots went out January 21 program, and Secretary-Treasurei Farney expressed Intentions The Fefderal Maritime Board has in the election to determine Fred of beginning such talks this spring, Afready ruled favorably ou various whether the Brotherhood of Marine t other asikects of the McCarthy Enttoeera or the Deepwater Of­ The winter freeze will keep most ficers Assuclallon ahould represent cdmpauy application. of the SIU ships on the Great In this instance, the subsl^ has engineers employed on Cities Serv­ laikes laid up until the spring thaw ice ships. The balloting will con­ a better chance of coming into but reports from Milwaukee Indiexistence, since the Administra­ tinue for six weeks, or until all eata ttiat four ships will be run­ CS engineers have voted.. tion's bu^et did allow a limited ning-from there all winter. They number of subsidy voyages to be »re the Milwaukee Clipper. High­ reserved for the Great Lake-£uThe SIU Great Eakea MstriM way 16 and two tankers, the De­ .roi>e run.has thrown its headquarteiii^doMa troit and the Clark MUwaificee. AMONG OUR AFFIUAm f 1^'" f! fep ;! If m- ... The American unions asked tho ITF ... to make clear that such operators will find no place to hide. The policy adoptedT here ~ does that. "jVhen we get back to the States we will promptly sit down with representatives qf other unions . . . and draw up a program for bringing American-controlled run­ aways under contract." The SIU delegation, in addition to Hall, included Llndsey Williams, Cal Tanner, Earl Sheppard and for Canada, Hal Banks. The NMU delegation consisted of Curran, Steve Federoff, Shannon Wall and William Perry. Accompanying the NMU delegation was Bernard Ras­ kin, editor ot the "NMU Pilot." ^ The ofiicial ITF press statement issued by General Secretary Omer Becu added: "The ITF unions have now served no', ice that operators who try to use any flag foe thepurpose of undercutting union standards in their own countries can expect exactly the same treat­ ment as if they registered their vessels under a regular flag of convenience." Eisenhower Wants Study Of Foreign Ship Registry Budget Clouds Subsidy Bids •I 3>^ Ownership Is Key To Runaway Drive (Continued from page 3) the course of his budget message, the President declared: "The national maritime policies under which we now operate were laid down 23 years ago in the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1936. It is increasingly apparent that both the adequacy of and the need for those policies require reappraisal." Since the budgetary requests for maritime were kept to a minimum of- $277 million—^less than fourtenths of one percent of overall Government expenditures — and were coupled with a call for a "reappraisal" of US maritime pol­ icy as it now stands, several ma­ jor considerations are involved. The budget message pointedly noted that since the bulk of the US-flag fleet consists of war-built ships and existing law requires them to be replaced after 20 years, "definitive policies" must be .estab­ lished on such questions as: " . .* j the realistic life span of merchant ships . . . "... the nuifiber of ships actu­ ally in our merchant marine . . . "... the extent to which . . . construction and operation should continue to be subsidized ... "... and the pattern of trade routes that should be served by subsidized ships ..." These and subsidiary Issues have been explored repeatedly over the past five years. Likewise, problems developing over the growing runaway fleet, transfers of registry and the "50-50" cargo rule have been explored constant­ ly in each session. Due to the phrasing of the President's recommendations and the "economy" approach to the budget, observers view the pro­ posed inquiry as a preliminary to further cutbacks in Federal aid to maritime. (See separate story on subsidies, page 2.) At the same time, any shift in Government policy on runaway shipping could lead in-only two directions. One would mean al­ lowing all vessels to switch from the US flag at will. This approach would Inevitably result in an American fleet in name only, ex­ cept for a few prestige ships, and would reduce the Government's rtiip subsl^ bin eaqh yeaj^ .Al!no!St to nothing.' The ot^ eoune wpuM ba^ oft a deiii&d i»m8llstain adequate US-flag merchant fleet for trade and potential military use and: bring it up to its actual re­ quirements via much higher spend­ ing. Some studies have found the fleet at least 600 ships under its actual needs. This would necessitate closing off the loopholes making transfers possible and would require longrange planning for a stable, pros­ perous US-flag merchant fleet op­ eration. . However, emphasis on a bal­ anced budget, private ship financ­ ing and cutting down Federal aid in such areas as shipping indicates little likelihood that this latter course will pirevalL Ship Funds Face Slash (Continued from page 2) proval—and Waterman—^for whom hearings are now going on—would be blocked from subsidy asrtstwce altogether. The question of what happens to companies obligated to undertake new construction during 1959 la also left unanswered. A typical case is Mississippi Shipping, an­ other SIU - contracted company, which is required to execute a contract for three' ships this year. Mississippi is hot Included among the four companies for which con­ struction funds have been set aside'' (Farrell, Grace, Lykes, American Export). Several other operators would also be shut out this year. i v At the same time, with no com­ mercial advantages likely for sev­ eral years, legislation is urged to assure that nuclear materials may be distributed for use as fuel on US merchant ships. The one- ^'coia<^' mercial" nuclear ship under con­ struction will not be in sin'vice for. at least two years, and Bieia only; on . an experimental basis. �/nwurr tt, U8t SEAFARERS LOG 'End Of The Line' Pare Elerc Indian Seamen Protest Loss Of Strike Rights BOMBAY—A bill depriving Indian seamen of their right to strike and submitting all disputes, for practical purposes, to compulsory arbitration by the Government of India has been passed by the Indian Par--* liament. - The hew measure complainers have to deposit a has been denounced as a bond with the government to com­ "Charter of slavery for Indian pensate the shipowner, in the seamen" by the secretary of the event the government's inspectors Maritime Union of India, the find that the compl-int is not Indian Maritime Officers Union. justified. His position was supported by the National Union of Seafarers of India, representing unlicensed sea­ men. Writing in the "Oceanite," the Indian seamen's union publication be declared; "They take away the seamen's right to strike. They in­ troduce the right of the govern­ Unemployed tankers, unable to ment to amend or reject a judicial find oil cargoes, are taking a bigger award granted by a tribunal . . share of the grain-carrying trade, The new law requires that all according to the latest chartering disputes between Indian seamen figures. Within the past month and shipowners must be submitted alone, all six commitments for for arbitration to a tribunal ap­ grain to India were awarded to pointed by the Indian government. tankers, three American-flag ves­ However, if the government de­ sels and three foreign-fiag ships. cides that it is "inexpedient" to put Five of the six ships, will carry the arbitration award into effect li can set it aside or modify it to its grain from the Gulf to Bombay, own liking and make its decision while the sixth vessel will pick up binding on both the seamen and her cargo somewhere in the North Pacific. All of the grain shipments the operators. In addition to giving the govern­ in recent months come under the ment power to decide wages and Agricultural Trade . Development working conditions for seamen, the and Assistance Act which author­ law makes it difficult for crew- izes the Government to sell surplus members to take action in the farm produce to foreign nations in event a ship is unseaworthy. Com­ need of food products. Under the plaints of unseaworthiness have to "50-50" law, at least one half of be made by at least one-fourth of cargoes must be carried in Ameri­ the crew, and what's more, the can bottoms. Tankships Now Grain Carriers t ji Ifi' i Proper Care ChoosingMD Found Vital A Joint aurvey by a labor-man* agement foundation committee has disclosed that although a great majority of union members . and their families Jn the New York area are covered by health Insur­ ance plans, most of them used their health benefits to purchase low-grade medical care and treat­ ment. The survey revealed that almost one-third of the doctors consulted by the unionists did not have staff appointments, to a hospital, and many of those described as spe­ cialists, were not professionally certified. Many of the families In­ terviewed, It was found, went to non-accredited hospitals for op­ erations gnd other medical serv­ ices and, as a result, were not get­ ting the proper medical service for their coverage. - « While these people have suffi­ cient medical aiid hospital Insur­ ance, the survey concluded, "the union meml/ers and'their families had a lot to learn If they were to make the most effective use of their health and welfare benefits." If a 'Seafarer or a member of his family has to be hospitalized, get surgical> treatment • or special­ ist care, the best way to deter­ mine' whether the doctor or the hospital Is acceptable Is to con­ sult the local medical society. Tjie societies keep dlrectorie!! in which properly^c-^-redlted specialists are listed^''Vbe'name of every special­ ist to^d-'pArttcular area will be ^ed in these dlrectorlbk^^ • .-A- The new policy adopted by the International Transportworkers Federation holds forth great promise to seamen all over the world. By adopting the basic recommendation of American maritime unions that ownership be the key to determining union -action against a given operator, the ITF is closing off a major escape hatch for the runaways. Without such a ruling, the runaway shipowners would be in a position to escape union action and, what is worse, to play one union againsj; another by switching from flag to flag and from one crew nationality to another. The danger of such switches was pointed out by US and Canadian unions and was recognized at the London Conference. Consequently, steps were taken to protect the interests of all the seamen's imions involved. Still ahead, of course, is the big job of organizing runaway operations, a major, long-term task in itself. But by adopt­ ing the new policy, the ITF has paved the way for such con­ structive organizing activity by seamen's unions. t Blues US maritime didn't come out too well in some aspects of the President's budget message. While the budget calls for continued heavy foreign aid and farm surplus expenditure, important sources of cargo for US ships, it proposes a ceiling on new subsidies and strict limits on new ship cpnstruction which would set back the replacement of old ships and expan­ sion of the US merchant marine. In the offing is the hint that new shipbuilding might be stretched out even further in the future. The fact of the matter is that to replace the present sub­ sidized fleet, to say nothing of the ships of pending subsidy ap­ plicants, will cost at least $4 billion, over a period of the next few years. Unless the Upited States is prepared to spend that kind of money on a merchant marine, there won't be a mer­ chant marine to worry about. . The problem then, is not seamen's wages and operating sub­ sidies, the het cost of which is an almost invisible fraction of the total budget, but thb fact that a new ship is a very ex­ pensive item. Even the "simple" Liberty ship of World War II days cost around $2 million each on a mass production basis, and, «s everybody know.s, the value of the dollar has gone down since then and the complexities of a modern cargo ship have increased considerably. It remains to be seen then, Whether Congress, which is willing to appropriate all kinds pf money for a nuclear fleet because the Russians might have one, will face up to the realities of the Situation in dealing ..And Uncle Sam Picks Up The Tah The National Association of Manufacturers as well as anonymous Wall Street sources sputtered with denials after a Columbia Broadcasting System news program surveyed the expense-account call girl rack--^ et on January 19. The pro-' customer on a tour of the city's gram, conducted by Ed Mur- hot spots and then all concerned row, entitled "The Business of usually retire to a hotel suite where Sex" asserted that many of the the business deal is clinched—in nation's largest corporations main­ advance of any serious recreation. tained call girl services in New The normal practice, the pro­ York City on a monthly basis to gram claimed, is for call girl costs help clinch sales deals. to be listed as "public relations'* The NAM'S anguish at the pro­ expense and deducted accordingly gram was redoubled when it was from the corporation's income tax learned that the McClellan Com­ returns. mittee was "considering" looking Customers usually consist of into the business racket. Up until such as bank presi­ now the NAM had been doing much dents, individuals mortgage officers, re;ff self-righteous finger-pointing at estate brokers, high of unions. The anti-labor business large retail chains, and officers others who lobby charged that Murrow was a either buy goods in large quantity past master of innuendo, smear, are in a position to approve snide Implication and unsupported or large business loans. accusation ..." but admitted that From a legal standpoint, the de­ "it would be idle to deny" that ductions would be in violation of some "unscrupulous individuals" the internal Revenue code, as weil in business have used "commer­ as whatever violations of local or­ cialized sex to further their pur­ dinances on prostitution are in­ poses." volved. Before the NAM's outburst, the "Wall Street Journal" quoted more than two dozen firms in the fields of banking, manufacturing, oil, steel and utilities" as disclaim­ ing the employment of call girls to increase sales.- But the "Jour­ nal" added, those firms denying NORFOLK—Shipping picked up the existence of such practices a little dufing the past two weeks, "declined use- of their names." The Murrow program consisted with 47 men shipping out, reports of recordings with imnamed call port agent James Bullock. There girls and business executives. It were three ships paying off, one reported the going rate for the signing on and eight in transit. The following vessels paid off: girls is $50 an huur, and claimed that in some instances large cor­ Seafair (Colonial), Northwestern porations maintain call girl serv­ Victory (Victory Carriers) and the ices on a stand-by basis and pay a Iberville (Waterman). The Sesfair was the only ship to sign on a cre.w monthly hilh for such services. during the period. The call gjrls.jbost the Shipping Up For Norfolk �Pace TwelvB SEAFARERS SEHFUERS 11IIYDOC Art Show j;- USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMOKE, MD. Talrhadge Barbour Emanuel Jones Maximino Bernes William Kovamees Fernando Bertalo S. Malhabour Henning Bjork Domingo Orbigoso Clyde F. Carlson Adam Quevedo Peter DeVries James Rivers Lucius DeWitt Vincent Rlzzutn Patrick Uurkin Henri J. Robin Jr. John M. Gallagher Herbert Shartzer Clarence Gardner Bobby Stalsworth Gorman Glaze George Warrington James W. Gordon USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. Joseph Garello Raymond Perry Milton A. Jaeger Ray Peters Paul C. Norton Charles E. Zlateff USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Troy A. Cousins C. C. Martinez Dorwin L. Coy Roscoe MUton Norman W. Kirk VA HOSPITAL RUTLAND HGHTS.. MASS. Charles Bartlett Daniel Fltzpatrick USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. Herbert AUman Leo H. Lang Robert G. Barrett Isidore Levy John W. Big wood David E. McCollum Claude Blanks WUliam J. McKay Robert Brown W. A. G. MarjenhoB Jacob L. Buckelew Joseph Martello S" Alexander Martin Fess Crawford PhiUp Mendoza Chas. R. Dalcourt WiUiam E. Nelson Donald Dambrino Dominic J. Newell Adolph L. Danne Winford PoweU Jeff Davis William Rollins Melvin Eickraeier Calvin A. Rome Charles H. Foster James Rutherford Henry Foy Paul Signorino Pauls Frankmanis .Andrew Stauder Herbert E. Grant Cla.vton Thonip^n James E. Guy Fernando Tlaga Vernon Hall Robert Vance Joseph Holsenbeek James Ward John Hrolenok Herman H. Winbom James Hudson Robert Wiseman Sidney Irby Cleophas Wright Henry Janicke , Clifford Wuertz Wooldridge King Charles E. Wynn . VA HOSPITAL BROOKLYN. NY E. T. Cunnhigham VA HOSPITAL KECOUGHTAN. VA. Joseph Gill VA HOSPITAL BUTLER. PA. James F. Markel USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY James T. Allen Patrick T. KeUy -John Auslitz RuPino Lara Robert H. BuUock WiUiam Luhrsen Robert W. Runner Henry Maginness Byrd O. Buzbee Carlos Mojica, Mike Chandoha R. J. Peterson Enoch B. Collins N. Reznichenko Dusah DeUuisin Jose Rodriguez Irvin DeNobriga Salvador Rodriguez Walter Gill Sidney Rothman Michael Gretz Jr. FhUlip G. Saline Ralph Groseclose W. M. Sikorski Henry Grzegorsk! Thomas Stratford Mikacl llovland S. S. Swienckoski John C. Jackson Eduardo S. Toro Wylie G. Jarvls Francis D. Wall Barney Kelly Daniel P. Wilson USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH. NY Lewis R. Akins Donald Hewson Manuel Antonann Claude B. Jessnp Eladio Aris Ludwlg Kristiansen Joseph Bass. Thomas B. Lehay Matthew Bruno Kenneth Lewis Leo Mowimigli Leo V. Carreon James F. Clark* J. S. O^ym* Joseph D. Cox C. Osindd Joan Deafipra George C. Phlfer John J. Driscen Winston E. Kenny Otia L. GIbba George Shumaker Bart E. Guranick Aimer S. Vlckers Taib Hassan Pen P. Wing Clarence Hawkins Royce Yarborough Frank Hernandez "That's my baby!" says M. J. Danzey, AB, showing off the Waterman "W" he painted on the Yaka's stack. What some guys won't do to get a picture in the LOG. Rave Notices On Yule Food Keep Coming The season of good feeling that starts with "Turkey Day" in November and carries over into Christmas and New Year's Iclt its mark on SIU ships. On the Topa- Topa, a vote of thanks to the steward de^i^ent far its top-notch work was matehed ly the steward, who offered a par­ ser.:! thank-you to the members of his galley force, without? whom none of the excellent results would hrve been possible. Both the delegates and the stew­ ard's gang dnew thanks from the crew on the Val Chem for a "way above ordinary" job . . . Aboard t'.ie Maiden Creek and the Alcoa Pclaris, the cooks were cited for a "wonderful" job on the holidays rs well as all voyage long . . . The Amlea CHy congratulated" itself, with thanks to the steward depart­ ment and all hands. A special tribute was voted on the Seafair for a top job by the galley "under bad weather condi­ tions and rough seas" and, on the Ideal X, for "fine meals and a good all-around Job well done by all concerned." The Gateway City force drew plaudits for "excellent holiday meals" and "general high efficiency." Other vessels that drew appre­ ciative votes Included the Orion Comet, Yorkmar, Rebecca, Cities Service Norfolk, Orion Star, Bien­ ville, Del Alba, Alcoa Corsair and the Edith. News In The Making Edwaid Kiiapp SAILORS SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NY Victor B. Cooper Thomas Isaksen USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Francis J. Boner Mars L Gallop Albert W. Canter John J. Harrison Rogey W. Fulford William H. Mason USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. Joseph H. Berger Myron E. Folts Carl J. Biscup Chester Just Michael J. Coffey Grover H. Lane R. S. Cossiboin Arthur J. Scheving Joseph R. Ebbole Henry' J. Schreiner Alberto Espina USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. OA. Rufus L. Fields Humberto Leon Harry Henze A. E. Norton Henry Lanier Wade HarreU I USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASH, Martin Hammond J. Ross Karl A Hellmaa P. J. St.-Mario P. Hugglna J. Waite • C. Jacks -\jy- Wh USPHS HOSPITAL FT. WORTH. TEXAS Lawrence-Anderson H. LedweU Jr. B. F. Deibler. John C. Palmer VA HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. komas W. KOUoii _ Urges No Lapse in Ship Physif^als "To the Editor: After due consideration, I have decided to write the LOG to express my opinion concern­ ing the annual physical exam­ ination that Seafarers take. I have inquired among the men aboard sblp and those -from whom I requested opinions have submitted and agreed with the following. I am in complete agreement and in favor of the annual phy­ sical examination we receive; Seafarers in the hospitals will be heartened by the news that the proposed budget for the USPHS doesn't call for any broad cutbacks in funds or services. This is a threat the hospitals had faced for the past several years. Among those in drydock this period are Paul Frankmanla. ex-Steel Vendor, Joseph Holsenbeek, ex-Westport, and Sidney Irby, ex-Del Alba, all in New Orleans. They had all been out for a while and were re­ admitted recently. Frankmanis was hospitalized over a year due to a skin ulcer but is making good progress. The same report goes for Holsenbeek, who slipped and feU down a ladder from the bridge to the deck on the West^rt. He wound up with a neck injury, but is coming along fine today. The latest report shows Lake Charles has no men in a local hospital right now and lists only two for Houston. Carmelo Mar­ Holsenbeck tinez. with a broken ankle from the Seatrain Savannah, has about two more months in the hospital ahead of him. A one-month stay is in prospect for Norman Kirk, who suffered a heart attack on the Bradford Island. Both are doing as well as can be expected. Seattle has a pair of ulcer cases drydocked there, both off the Pacific Ocean. Both J. Ross and P. Hoggins are improving under treat­ ment. J. Waite, whose last ship was the Iberville, is also doing better. He's in for treatment of a lung ailment. Albert Espina, also off the Pacific Ocean, is at the-San Francisco hospital. He's recovering from a severe head injury caused by a fall off a ladder. Chester Jnst, ex-Maiden Creek,-is in Trisco being treated for a fractured jaw. His trouble apparently-started while he was having some teeth extracted. He's doing fine, as is Grover H. Lane off the Orion Star. Lane has a hernia. Others recently checked into the hospital include Humberto Leon and Wade Harrell, both in Savahnah. Leon is off the Gateway City due to a lung condition. Harrell, whose last ship was the Antinous, is under treatment for kidney stones.. These brothers and all those in the hospitals appreciate, visits and mail from their shipmates. Write or stop by to see them when you can. The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospitals: SO. loss LOG Indonesian soldier and Seafarer Felix Dayrit (right) aboard the Sleel Executive get the news over DayrSt's new h^h-poi/vsred rodio. GIs served ds guides for crew in local piditi hostilities biaJh^:>gdVdfninent;and -rebels. : - v;. , Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor lor publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. however. I and many other members feel that, in addltioB, we should not dispense with the medical exam prior to sigh­ ing on and off each ship as in the past. During the lapse of one year, I flel it is possible to contract just about any illness or disease and not be aware of it until serious or irreparable damage has been done. Unfortunately, but yet very Important, steward department personnel could become ill from venereal disease or some other contagious disease after their yearly physical and still take a job. 1 am certain no brother would ' approve of having his food prepared and |ierved by anyone with a contagious dis­ ease. I would like to have this thought brought to the atten­ tion of the membership and to have it known that I feel it very necessary to have an exam'ination prior to signing on and off each ship for the safety and protection of all members and their families, I further request that my sug­ gestion be voted on as well as discussed by the membe.'rhip. I feel certain that, if not all, certainly a majority of the membership will approve and vote in favor of my suggestion. E. J. Thlbadeanz, Jr. SS Taka i i. Sees No Need For dob Limit To the Editor: After reading so many articles on the one-year limit on a Job aboard ship I think I should get my little say-so In on this issue. For some time I have heard this discussed. Well, I think a man is entitled to stay on a ship as long as he wants, If he does his work and doesn't get into trouble. ActuaUy. the only crewmember I heard complain about this is the fellow who can't make but one trip. This bias been proven right here on this ship. The man who says no one should be allowed to stay on a ship more than a year is the only one who has been fired so far. Last trip the same thing hap­ pened. When the ship reaches port some guys think can coine and so as they please, go on watch only when they're ready or just stay in their sack, miss­ ing watches, etc. These are the men I see raising all the fu^ about others staying on . ships longer than a year. ' . I don't think anyone stays on a ship just for fun. They must have a reason for doing so. I don't think anyone wpuld stay on a ship if he wasn't doing his job. What's wrong with a union man staying on a ship as long as he wants? What has this to do with anybody else? Everybody has the same chance jto stay as long as he wants when he ships off the board. Just this trip one man was so bitter against some of the crew for being on the ship a couple of years that he dis­ cussed It the whole time. But this same man didn't even com­ plete the voyage. He was fired before the ship reached New York. Guys like that are the only ones who want the shipping rules changed. We don't need a time limit. When we are ready to get off we do so the way the rules are now. They're fine with me, but I wbiild like to hoar what some of the other fellows have to say about It. William Cameron t it Si Wrecked Ship Inspires Poem ^ To the Fd tor: I read the LOG and enjoy hearing of the ships and the progress being made by the SIU. I also have a nephew who enjoys the LOG, too. He is 15. and when the SS African Queen broke up off the Eastern Shore here in Maryland he sat down, wrote, a poem and handed it in to school as part' of his extra­ curricular English composition work. Here it Is: AFRICAN QUEEN By John J. Wiecz^ski A rusty old vessel Rolling vHth the tnaves. Points her nose toward the sea. She's traveled many days. Her hull is covered voith barn­ acles, • And colored rusty red; Her funnel~and still foghorn Make her seem so dead. Her bow which slowly rose and fell. With every passing tide. Will no more see the ocean waves That she's been knovm fo ride. Her Her The For propeller can't turn 'round,; engines can't turn over; , Queen taill have no cargo her sailing days are over. Her crew has all been saved, •And toill sail the ocean, blue; But for the steamer African Queen, Career and life are through, The teacher thought the poein was good and a Baltimore paper published it, so I thought you might like a copy also. Mrs. Gabrielle Umstead 4. i t. Jackson Says Feeding's Swell.. To tte Editor: The crew on the Andrew Jackson would like you brothers - shoreside to. .toow about the best damn cook and baker on these high seas. They are chief cook Fred Szoblik and baker James Barclay on "this vessel. The only thing tllit can be said about our trip to France and Germany is that everybody had a hell of a good time with­ out one foul-up. The crew sure, put on plenty of weight on jthe trip and aii the brothers are .happy and contented. We hopewe -^cah keep things that jvay f for |he future. C •~- JoiMi J, Devbte -S--' '^ ^1^*8.. delegate ; m �JiiftHwy 30, 1919 SEAFARERS AZALIA CITY (Pan-Atlantic), Jan. 1—Chairman, J. Davit; Sacratary, J. , Austin. Everything running smoothly. ' Vote 0* thanks to steward dept. for fine work during holidays. Ship's fund >4.79. Some disputed OT. Dis­ cussion on Importance of cooperation among crew. Beefs to be referred to patrolman. SANTOS (»-''s.). "e- ti —. Chairman, O. Arndt; Secretary, C. Carter, Jr. One man ill. New delegate elected. Free dogs on portholes. Ship to be washed down more often. Screen doors to be kept closed port. 'Take better care of wasting machine. BIKNVILLR (Pan-Atlantle), Jan. 4— maman,' LImbaugh; Secretary, J. WoMan. Two men missed ship. New Hannan.' Honey coUected ^or radio repairs. Coffee found in locker—will search lockers If found missing. New delegate an)l treasurer elected. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for Christ­ mas dinner. To see about new room. CHCCTAW (Waterman), Dec. 14— Chairman, M. G-iuIke; Secretary, S. Escobar. Ship's fund S1.24. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good Thanksgiving dinner. See patrolman for Yale key to all doors. Observe quiet at meal hours to give messman cuance to get orders. LOG Pace TUrteea He Only Wanted A Cup Of Coffee A layover for the Wacosta at Southampton, England, some time back, was just what Joe had long hoped for. Now he'd have a chance to look around the city and examine all the things printed about it in the expose and girlie magazines. His conclusions, up to that point, ^ ~ ^were that the magazines had so grossly exaggerated, condi­ All's Well With Almeita tions that they seemed fantas­ tic. Turning to the .more virtuous things of life, like something to eat, he entered an eating place that seemed to be up to the stand­ ards he knew back home, and ALCDA PARTNER (Aicos), Dec. 21 —Chairman, G. Hsyss; Sacratary, L. PIsrson. Some disputed OT. Need new washing machine. Screen door locks to be replaced. Christinas tree to be placed in comer of mcssroom ilstead of on table. 'Messroom to be aougeed. (Ed. note: This story was submit­ ted to the LOG by Seafarer-Wil­ liam Calefato.) JOHN B. WATERMAN (Watorman), Dec. 23—Chairman, P. Spencer; Sec­ retary, C. Ellzey. New delegate elected. Need new washing machine. Keep washing machine clean and do not soak clothes in machine. delegate elected, dinner served. YORKMAR (Calmar), Dec. 14— Chairman, K. Hatglmlslos; Secretary, W. Kohot. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine work. Some disputed OT to be taken up at payoff. Notify headquarters re: amount of food aboard^insuffleient for voyage. Soap Aortage deck dept. Discussion of West Coast and East Coast agree­ ments re: wages and OT rates. Offi­ cials to see If East Coast agreements can be made same as West Coast agreements. Pine Christmas WINTER HILL (Cities Service), Jan. S—Chairman, C. HIntley; Secretary C. Lsneert. Keports accepted. WANG GOVERNOR (No. Atlantic), Nov. 16—Chairman, W. Brown; Secre­ tary R. Halns. New delegate elected. Contact ' patrolman re: rationing of cigarettea. Repair Uata to be made up before reaching Honolulu. Living conditiona aboard ship very poor and unsanltory. No hot water, etc. WANO PIONEER (No. Atlanlk), Dee, 21—Chdirmen, J. ChaHIn; Sec­ retary, J. Craft. Delegate explained Italian draw in local money. Ships fund S17. New delegate and treasurer elected. Schedule posted for cleaning of laundry room. Take better care of washing machine. Request engineer to repair scuttlebutt. Foun­ tain motor running but not refriger­ ating. VALCHEM (Heron), Dec. 21—Chairmon, J. Pamell; Secretary, B. Perry. Ship's fund $20. TV set to be checkea and antenna to be fixed. New dele­ gate elected. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard dept. for Dine Job on holiday dinners. Vote of thanks to delegates for Job well done. MAMKATO VICTDRY (Victory Car. rleri), Dec. 21—Chairman, J. Farrand; •••'•••nr, L. Pepper. Most beefs • settled. New ice box and washing machine put aboard In NY. New dele­ gate eleeied. Request more canned fruit on menu instead of perishable frultff. Vote ef thank# to reslifnins delegate for Job well done. ORION STAR (Orion), Bee. SS— Chairman, R. Pierce; Secretary, J. Balderiten. Better launch service- obkined. One man missed ship In Bas Tanure. Two men short in steward dept. Letter to be drawn stating that ehlef cook was not drunk when put ashore by doetcn*. Vote of to Bteward dept. for - fine Christmas dinner. Washing machine needs com­ plete everhauling. Crew to check any medicines put out by mate. Do not place soiled linen In butcher shop. ALAMAR (Calmsr), Dec. 21-HChalr. mBn,_J. AAcPhsul; Secretary, B. Agel. Repair list submitted. Beefs to be taken up with delegates. 5.9. MIAMI (CIMss Ssryfcs), Dse. 2* —Mslrmsn, K. Rebsrts; Secratary, C. Wood. New delegate elected. Ship's V' """t missed ship. Stew­ ard Injured hand. Oelcgats to contact agent re: former delegate, who missed amp. and -coUected ceniributions over JW for famUy of deceased brother. Request receipt for money sent. Re­ quest members eat during meal hoar to avoid Inconvcnlcncg In steward dept. e *4rvlee), Jen. 2 Chairman, O. Wasner; Secretary, A. Manual. Ship's fund S17.2S. Some dis­ puted OT to be referred to patrolman. Reports accepted. Vote of thanks to stewayd dept. for outstanding service. .ALCOA POLARIS (AfcM), Doc. 27— Chairman, L., White; Secretary, J. REBECCA (Maritime), Dee. 21— Chairman, M. Mulles; Secretary, 8. Wright. Flying bridge to be painted with, non-skid paint. Refrain from whistling in passageways. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for Job weU done. MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), Dec. '•"•t«ry, J. Biliday. Some minor repairs not made. Ship's fund tSORS. Some disputed OT. Medicine supply to be checked by patrolman prior to signing on or sail­ ing day. Insufficient slop chest suppUes. AU scuppers to be cleared back aft. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine Christmas dinner and Job well done. Quiet moment (above, I to r) finds steward Harvey Lee, 3ra cook John Garber and 2nd cook & baker Johnnie Knowles taking it easy on the Almena. Flog draped over the door was drying out. 4 DEL CAMPO (Miss.), Dee. 21—Chslrmsn, J. Grassier; Secretary, J. Levin. Two men logged. Stores are poor quality and Jnsufficlent. No launch service. ChiM engineer doing car­ penter's work. To be takeh up with patrolman. Ship's fund $17.13. 20 hours disputed OT. No ice for cold drinks. Night lunch of poor quality and Inadequate. Meeting to be called at payoff. TOPA TOPA (Waterm?n>, Dec. 7— Chairman, H. Knowles; Secretary, N. Carver. Two men missed ship. AU beefs squared away for clean payoff. Ship's fiuiu $6.30. Repair list sub­ mitted. Few hours disputed OT. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for excellent Job weU done. Repair list to be completed and turned in. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), Dec. 27—Chairman, S, Jansson; Secretary, P. Guintano. MaU not being deUvered to ship—notify colnpany. Few men Injured. Ship's fund $3J3. Forty Itours disputed OT. One man logged— captain wUl not lift same. Messmen's lockers need painting. Discussion on runaway-flag ships. Request Inner spring mattresses en hospital beds. Chief mate to order enough bandages next voyage. Sea patrolman about aUcn on ship; also medical treatment. SEATRAIN ^BORGIA (Soatrafn), Doe; J|2—Chairman, S. Chariot; Sacrotary, J. McGIII. Delegates job to be rotated between aU depts. Dis­ cussion on increase in Social Security. Ship's fund S4S.S0. Some disputed OT. New delegate elected. Take better care ef washing machine. Discussion on changing ef-two messmeit—crew agreeable. JTEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), Nov. a»—Chairman, J. Ssmborskl; Sseratery, P. Omasa. Crew warned about locking up excess cigarettes before unval In port. Ship's fund S«. Six noura disputed OT. Report accepted. ALICB BROWN (Bleemllsid), Dae. W*««MIII Secretary, R. McNsll. Men cautioned about foul­ ing up on trip: no second chance be­ fore logging. $15.23 In ship's fund. No beefs. Request more quiet so men off watch can get some rest. ALCBA PENNANT (Aleaa). Jsn. 4Chslrmsn. O. FarBo; Sacratary, W, Camsrbn. New delegate elected. Ship's fund S4S. Te purchase slsctrlo timer far washing machine. j. "I -fi \ Neptune Gets \Best Bargain A money-saving scheme I that backfired has added a radio to the scrap heap in loaded hLs tray with whatever food he could recognize. When he stopped at itiC coffee counter and asked for black cof­ fee, the girl gaped at him. "But we never serve black cof­ fee, sir," she explained. Joe looked around hopefully for the manager, but finally sat down. When he bit into same pastry, he discovered it was a meat pie con­ taining a vast assortment of in­ gredients. With no black coffee to wash away the taste, he lost his patience and again went looking for the manager. Exhibiting typical English re­ serve, the big woman listened to his story. She explained at the end that the meat pie was the talk of the town, though she didn't say what ^the talk was. His queries about' black coffee drew a blank. "But why? Where I come from i' ff I e "We don't serve it. Never have." He tried again and got nowhere. Finally somebody suggested an­ other pla(» where it might be ob­ tained. Later, heading for the ship through a lonely dark street, a familiar voice called out. It was the big woman from the first res­ taurant. "Where did you say you were from, big boy?" "Never mind where I'm from. I'm g(>ing to the ship and get into that night lunch. Goodbye, sister. Now I see why a guy can't get a decent cup of coffee. The mags were right, after alL" King Neptune's 'domain, and the boys on the Royal Oak are still chuckling over how It got there. According to A1 Carpenter, it A couple of the Almena's AB$ all started when chief cook Pete (unnamed) ham it up for I Hamlin bought a radio from the SIU Sea Chest in Baltimore, and photographer !"• Whitey John­ saved himself about 20 percent son, who took both pix. on the regular retail price. Not content with that, 3rd cook Horace I Curry decided to go bargain-hunt­ ing, figuring be could do better ' at a pawnshop by shopping around Dogged by so much misfortune on a trip into the Gulf that I a bit. it rated mention in a New Orleans newspaper, the Gateway 'Standard Model' City is running trouble-free again. None of the SIU crew was After due consideration. Curry involved. bought a standard model for $16 that he brought back to the ship One mishap, a fatal heart attack, took the life of the 2nd mate and, {and rigged up. Five hoars after in rapid successioo, a heart attack and a bad case of ulcers disabled they left the dock, the radio gave two other officers. Even before the ship reached New Orleans, a Coast lout. The tubes were falling out Guard cutter had to take the officers off for emergency hospitalization. Events happened fast on the fatal trip south from New York. First, and the speaker was practically 2n(i mate Alvin "Pat" Landreth suffered a heart attack and died. Two {In pieces. days later, chief mate Francis Ciccosanti began to suffer from ulcers, Curry took quite a razzing from requiring medical advice by radio after the Coast Guard contacted* the crew about "bargain-hunting" the Public Health Service. after that. Then when the high- Then, even as this was going on, 2nd assistant Joseph Harrison was est offer he got for it was $2.50— also stricken by a heart attack. With the ship beginning to resemble he would have settled for $5—he an infirmary, a CG cutter took the two men off and carried them to heaved the whole mesa over the land where a helicopter could pick them up and fly them to New Or­ I side. leans. Since then, Harrison has been discharged with instructions to He concedes now that you still return at a later date for a check-up. Ciccosanti is still drydocked. can't get something for nothing. Fo? ite part, the crew voted Capt. Whitmire a warm commendation It looks like the Sea Chest has for his 'prompt action in helping sick and injured meif. . . (and) . . . gained another customer and, if doing-all he could under tiying conditions for the late 2nd mate " A there's a decent repairman around, collection by the crew has also been forwarded to Mr^. Landreth, ac­ I Neptune has got a radio. cording to meeting secretary F. Femancez, Trouble Comes In Threes i-| -'•'I er •f; �SEAFARERS Far« FowteM Mixing Business With Pieasure -?'• LOG-A-RHYTHM: No Despair iljii liiiiiillili A pair of SlU deckhands do a little artistic decoration over the side of the Coastal Crusader, part of the fleet of SlU-monned ships operating on the US missile range in the South Atlantic. The boys leave no doubt about their union affiliation (left). By J. F. Wunderlicli A mari can be a dreamer. Yet not be a fool; A -man can be a geniui. Need never been to school. A man can be real thrifty, . Yet not be a miser; A man can make mistakei. Which should make him wiser. A man can make his plans. Yet foul up his life; Can dream of 15 kids, Then never get a wife. A man can talk 'bout millions. Yet never have a dime; Ca7i promise you a fortune. When he couldn't give you the time. Yes, a man can reach his goal. Can succeed with his schemes; Yet. if he should fail. He'll still have his dreams. LOG-A-RHYTHM: Seaports By Thurston Lewis Sing a song of seaports Near and far away. Rhyming little reports. Tell what they have to s&y: Rio has its Sugar Loaf; Copacabana, too. Santos has its coffee Near the Sao Paulo zoo. Montevideo has its beef, B.A. has its fruit. ^ Happy grass in Recife, But for this I don't give a hoot! Boston boasts baked beans/ Oysters in Baltimore; Molasses in New Orleans, Where the girls all know the score. The seaman has a happy time. Let it sleet or hail or snow. He may not air a classic rhyme But he sure knows where to go! SfU, A&G District I S. i'i i '^' • %• r: BOSTON 276 State St. James Sheehan. Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canai St. Robert Matthews. Agent CapiUI 3-4089; 3-4080 LAKE CHARLES. La. 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke. Agent HEmlock 6-3744 MlAftU 744 W. Flagler St. Louis Neira. Agent FRanklin 7-3S64 MOBILE . I South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITY 912 Front St. Tom Gould. Agent Phone 2136 NEW ORLEANS . . 323 BienviUe St. Lindsey Williams. Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK #75 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank ,St J. BuUock. Agent MAdison 7-1083 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. ^ Cardullo. Agent Market 7-16.35 SAN FRANCISCO .... 450 Harrison St Marty Breithoff Aeen' Douglas 2-5475 SANTURCE. PR 1313 Fernandez Juncos Sal Colls. Agent Phone 2-5998 SAVANNAH 3 Abercorn St. William Morris, Agent Adams 3-1728 SEATTLE ... 2505 1st Ave. Ted n.ibk,iw»ltl. Aeent Main 3^34 TAMPA 1809-1011 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning. Agent Phone 2-1323 I Edifor, S j I ; ; Tending line over the side, Jack Holt on the Sword Knot gets a hand from "Jocko" the ship's mascot. The Sword Knot is another of the missile ships so that makes "Jocko" a missile-man, too. Both photos by Seafarer Chester R. Coumas. WILMINGTON. Calil 503 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-3874 HEADQUARTERS . 675 4tb Ave.. Bfclyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul HaU ASST SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Algina. 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Jefferson Ave. River Rouge 18. Mich. VInewood 3-4741 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Banddph 2-4110. FRANKFORT. Mich PO Box 287 ELgin 7-2441 MILWAXTCEE ...633 S. Second Ave. BRoadway 2-3039 [ STREET ADDRESS p To the Editor: I would like to let the mem­ bership know that a fellow Union brother is now operating a nice place where they can drop by for a drink when in Carteret, New Jersey. Many of the boys know me as an oldtlmer who has been shipping with the SJU since . 1947 in the deck department. ' Hie place is known as O'Donneil's Bar and Grill, 565 Roose- ^ONE STATE....••y...... • ••••••• eaeeeBaaaeeeeee >•••••••••• ••e •••••••••••••• eeeneeeea Canadian District HALIFAX. N.S 128V4 HoUls St. PI - bone 3-8911 MONTREAL 634 St. James St. West Victor 2-8161 FORT WILLIAM 408 Simpson St. Untario Phone; 3-3221 PORT COLBORNB 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone: 5591 TORONTO. Ontario.......272 King St. £. EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA. BC......617tk Cormorant St. . BMplrn 4931 VANCOUVER. BC...... 298 Main St. ^ - Pacific 3468 SYDNEY. NS.. ....304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE. Quebee 20 Elgin St. Phone: 045 THOROLD. Ontario 02 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC44 8ault-au-Matelot Quebeo ' Phone: 3-1560 SAINT JOroi.;...vm Prince H^laro^ tion with the Union. But it did give me a good feeling to be able to do something worthwhile like this, t sincerely hope othera will do the same. M. Dywer t. t. t. Maxton Sailing As Tanker Again To the Editor: Having been converted back to a regular tanker, the SSMaxton is enjoying-a nice trip to glamorland. She brought the largest load of grain from "Texas (16,000 tons) that has ever been brought to Rio. It looks like we will have about 25 days of port time dis^arging here, so most of us will have to stay 'on another trip to have enough pay. So far the trip has uneventful. One wiper is in the hospital but All letters to the editor for we expect him to be okay before publication in the SEAFAR­ sailing time. We have very few ERS LOG must be signed beefs and a top steward depart­ by the writer. Names will ment. be withheld upon request. The Maxton was formerly one of Waterman's piggyback veit Avenue, Carteret,, and la tankers. near the waterfront where some Louis Cayton of our ships dock. SIU brothers Ship's reporter are always welcome, can always t t t be sure of a square deal when they're there. Artisan Boosts John Bednar Letttrs To The Editor t i Back Sailing Board Change SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourth Ave.,' Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG— please put my name on your mailing list. (Print Information) i CITY Takes Over Bar In Carteret, NJ t I-' '• |i /'•"'. BALTXMURii. 1210 B. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard, Agent EAstern 7-4900 Juu^ 80, lOSifL^ LOG To the Editor: Crewmembers on the City of Alma concur with the members of the ,Kyska (LdG, Nov. 7, 1958) in regard to the sailing board change and on making the call-out time one half hour In­ stead of 15 minutes. We also feel there should be a two-hour minimum for callout on overtime for the-watch below. Paul R. Smith Ship's delegate (Ed./ note: The, above was signed by 28 crewmembers. On the sailing board change, the Kyska had urged that the board be posted upon arrival in port regardless of whether the vessel's stay was to be 12 hours or more.) t t t Blood Donatioji Really 'Painless' To the Editor: I would like to take the op­ portunity at this time to thank the doctors and employees of the SIU Welfare Plan's clinic in New York for the wonderful treatment I received while do­ nating blood for the Union blood bank. I'd like to make it quite clear, however, that the dona­ tion was not made for publicity purposes, as I did not know at the time that I was the first woman donor. But if my dona­ tion leads to more men and women donating blood, I will feel that something worthwhile had been accomplished. The blood bank can surely use these donations as we all know only too well. V Donating blood is not as frigh­ tening as some believe it to be. I can honestly say that I did not feel a thing and had no bad results. I'm sure most of the seamen and seamen's wives whose, health permits will find the time to drop into the clinic and donate their blood also. After all, the blood is for emergency use by SIU men or their families, and someorie does have to furnish it. I, for one, am not even entitled to get any, since I l^ave no connec­ Safety Training To the Editor: A departmental /neeting on safety was held just after the Steel Artisan left the States for the Persian Gulf, with the chief mate and engineers showing a lot of interest in promoting safety aboard ship. The deck delegate was given a book on accidents and their prevention, and the mate said he was open at all times for sug­ gestions pertaining to the safety of the men. We also had a gen­ eral meeting for instruction on the operation of the fire detect­ ing and alarm system. We were ^ shown where and how fires' could be isolated and smothered . before they could spread. - This sort of education can make a lot of difference in an emergency. We wish to remind brothers who are not able to cope with the heat, flies, etc., either phy-. sically or otherwise, not to sign on and then start trying to pay off in every port. If a man takes ^ a Job he should try to stick with it at least until he can get a relief. Then his leaving doesn't put a hardship on his Union brothers. i About the only port we hit out in the Gulf that was half­ way decent was Abadan, Iran. The seamen's club there is the best up that way, with a swim- , mlng pool, movies, meals, beer and nice cool rooms. The man­ ager and help there are very nice to the seamen who go there. Millard "Smokey" Byron Ship's reporter 4" 4" i, Union Benefits 'Heaven-Sent' To the Editor: i would like to give the Sea- « farers Welfare Plan my most sincere thanks for the wonder­ ful services and benefits.it pro-,"^ vided for me while I was a pa­ tient at Wyekoit Heights Hospltal in Tampa. You never know how the Wel­ fare Plaii can help you until , you really need it. In all my " 76 years I have never seen any­ thing as good as the SIU Wel­ fare Plan. Let me. add that the $25 Christmas bonus for thosR lb the hospital at the time was a gift sent from heaven. ' ' -i AngnSt- r-N . I �Jww M. 1»5» TV Tribute Paid To La. Union Men Father Has An Armful NEW ORLEANS—Union membern In this port were urged to take time out and watch "Opera­ tion Cameron" on their televiaicm •eta Sunday, Acting Agent Budr Stephena reporta. The ihow hon­ ored the union memheri and busi­ ness groups who voluntarily gave their time and effort to help re­ build Cameron, La., after the town was demolished by a hurricane last year. Unionists from Lake Charles and New Orleans, including a large number of Seafar^, took part in It's sbita tbi)* for Hi* nawotf additions to the DoBotssfero fomlly the drive to help these homeless as Piorro ond jib brothor Andro sloop poacofully In tho arms of people. tholr fathor, Soofaror Rudy DoBobsioro. Tbo oight-pound twin Shipping for the past period has brothors woro bom to Mr. and Mrs. DoBobsiero on Novomber 8. been en the good side with four vessels signing on and a large num­ ber of ships calling into the area in transit. However the spurt is expected to be short-lived and will not last through the coming twoweek period as only a few vessels are scheduled for payoff here so far. All of tho following SJU families have received a $200 tnotemttv In addition to the 132 men benefit plus a 325 bond from the Union in the baby's name:' shipped to deep-sea berths, there Michael Phillip Brown, bord No­ Mrs. Bernard Feely, Kearny, NJ. were 27 men si^ed to HIWD Jobs, vember 28, 1958, to Seafarer and 4 4 4 and 11 standby and relief berths Mrs. Richard J. Brown, Sr., Balti­ Daniel DelgadcH bora December during the two week period. 4, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Julio There were 27 vessels calling more, Md. M. JL * Diaz Delgado, Ponce, PR. •V into port during the pbriod. r our 4 4 4 James Seymour Brannon, bpm paid off, four signed on and 19 Michael Miller, born May 4,1958, were in transit. Paying off were December 28,1958, to Seafarer and to Seafarer and Mrs. Raymond the Del Rio, Del Monte, Del Aires Mrs! James C. Brannon, Mobile, Miller, Brooklyn, NY(Mississippi) and the Transatlantic Ala. 4-4 4 (Pacific Waterways). The Del Cam• 4- , t Clifton GnUett Jr., bora Novem­ po, Del Monte (Mississippi); Steel JoAnn Marie Olds, bom October ber 17, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Voyager (Isthmian) and.the Afoun-' 30, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wil­ Clifton GuUett, Mobile, Ala. dria (Waterman) signed on. liam H. Olds, Lpckport, La. 4 4 4 In transit were the Alcoa Ranger, Desiree Diane Boudreaux, bora J4 t Alcoa Roamer, Alcoa Corsair, Alcoa James Eric Lamb, born Novem­ December 17, 1958, to Seafarer Cavalier KAlcoa); Seatrain Louisi­ ber 28, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. and Mrs. A. Boudreaux, Slldell, La. ana, Seatrain Georgia (Seatrain); 4 4 4 Del Campo (Mississippi); Lucile James F. LaraV, Levittown, NY. Donna Ruth Folse, bora Decem­ 4 4 4" Bioomfield (Bloomfield); Steel Voy­ 1, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Randall Seward Cantrell, bora ber ager, Steel Recorder (Isthmian); William P. Folse, Chalmette, La. Madaket, Yoimg America, Jean December 20.1058, to Seafarer and 4 4 4 LaFitte, Claiborne (Waterman); Mrs. Seward Cantrell, Baltimore, Michael Thomas McDonald, born Md. Monarch of the Seas, Raphael) December 10, 1958, to Seafarer and Semmes, Gateway City_ (Pan-At­ 4 4 4 Mrs. Sam W. McDonald, Mobile, Bernard Joseph Feeiy, bora De­ lantic); Rebecca (Intercontinental) Ala. cember 31, 1958, to Seafarer and and the Evelyn (Bull). 4 4 4 Elizabeth Renee Smith, bora De cember 28, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert G. Smith, Houston, Texas. SIU BABY ARRIVALS Free-Piston FINilL DISPATCH ShipReadled The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan: Cyril J. Magnan, 47: A Union member for 10 years. Brother Magjean passed away December 28 in St. Patrick's Hos­ pital in Lake Charles, La., as a result of a lung ailment. He sailed in tho en­ gine department. His father, Joseph Magnan, of Grand Rapids, Mich., sii^ves him. Burial rm *u rent eraa It. SEA CHEST Pare fVteea SEAFARERS LOG was in Resurrection Cemetery, Kent County, Mich. 4 4 4 Joseph Caruso, 44: A heart attack suffered aboard ship on December 5, 1958, proved fatal to Brother Caruso. A member of the deck department, he became a Union member in 1948. Burial was in Fairmont Cemetery, Newark, NJ. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Jenny Caruso, of Bloomfield, NJ. 4 4 4 Angelo Cammeroto^ 84; Brother Cammeroto died of a heart disease on November 25 at the USPHS Hospital in Norfolk, Va. A mem­ ber of the Union since 1944, he sailed in the steward department. Surviving him is his sister. Miss Millie Cammeroto, of Philadelphia, Pk:. Buri*^ was in the Holy Cross Cemetet. Yeadon, Pa. SIU SHIPS AT SEA Life on the Ideal X is Just that, ideal, according to latest re­ ports. The reason — "have a new washing machine" and all hands are happy, on that score. The crew also ex­ tended its wishes for lots of luck to brother Chris Markris, the Morbis ship's baker. when he got off in Mobile recently, Dave Nunn, ship's reporter, noted Chris and his brother Jack, also an SIU man, run an eata^ on the Ful­ ton Road called "Jack's Chuck House," so if any Seafarers are in the vicinity and are looking for a good place to eat, "Jack's" is highly recommended. 4 4 4 A vote of thanks was extended to the brothers and crewmembers who used their cars to take the gang on the De Soto to the Union hall in Baltimore to vote in the recent SIU . biennial elections, writes Robert Frazer, ship's dele­ gate. The men appreciated this aid in helping them exercise their right to vote for officials of their choice. 4 4 4 The crew of the Alcoa Corsair presented the vessel's doctor with a belt buckle and a tie clasp in ap^ preciation for the fine Job he has been doing keep­ ing all hands shlpshape, John Crews, meeting chairman, report ed. The buckle and clasp were Crews inscribed from the ' Crew of the SS Alcoa Corsair,' Crews said. 4 4 4 There were no beefs from the Chiwawa according to W. J. Adams, meeting chairman, and all was quiet except for one small incident which tickled many; of the humor­ ists aboard. It seems that a load of nuts were sent aboard as stores when the vessel docked at Lake Charles recently, and the chief steward, evidently a satirist at heart, promptly sent them back dubbed, "this is one for the squir­ rels." Lay-Ups To Slow Mobile H. E. Hicks Your wife asks you to call MAdison 3-0814 at once. 4 4 4 Giles F. Giendennlng Urgent you get in touch with your mother at 3900 Clifton Ave., Baltimore 16, Md. 4 4 4 The following men have gear in storage at New Orleans branch. Any gear not tagged since January 1, 1959, will be disposed of after June 30, 1959: A British free-piston gas turbine ship is scheduled to go into com­ mercial service this week, marking what many in the industry consider C. E. Bennett a revolutionary change in ship pro­ A. VUlamar M. Cronin Wesley B. Leike pulsion. The new vessel is a 9,200- E. Smallwood John J. Houlihan ton ore carrier with 8,000 horse­ Henry Helrch J. R. McCaU B. Ryan E. Maldonado power and an 11-knot cruising Philip Broderlck E; B. Lindsnmuth Wm. M. Hand speed. BUI Tatum Howard Felix Botello Both the United States and the George Wm. R. Bruce Tex Powers British have been interested in de­ C. D. Dickey Norman Cohen W. B. Ulrlch George Anderson veloping free piston engines which R. C. Strlppy John S. Oisen are, in theory at least, adaptable Carl Knudsen Wm. H. Futman Francis Murray Joe Caruso to the use of small nuclear power Gulllermo James Sumpter Garcia plants. The . free piston is consid­ J. M. Hand M. J. MUhas Clolse Coats E. Booth ered as a most promising form of J. Charles Gregory Edward P. Marsh propulsion for ships between 8,000 Jphn Ramiszewiki Chas. R. Nicholson Donald Helton - Nunquesser and 15,000 shaft horsepower. WUbar E. Deherry Wm. Johnson The US Maritime Administration E. F. Cox li. Dermoody W. Blgwood Jack Ryan has two experimental gas turbine J. N. Lykiradopouloa Leo Broussard plants in operation, one on the Hector Felix Harry Peek O-NeU James D. Feurtado Liberty ship John Sergeant, the Joe Ramon Murillo Henry Gock other, a free piston type, on the M. Menahan M. H. BUck Charles Jeffers J. P. Zimmer William Patterson. E. F. Hardeman Johnia Hcnderlck Essentially, in the gas turbine Jack BoAe Turner ship, the turbine is driven by gas Blackle Conner consisting of a mixture of hot air 4 4 "4 . and exhaust, rather than by steam Lawrence Hogan from a boiler as on steam turbine The clothes you left aboard the ships. The biggest advantage of the free Eagle Transporter are being held piston on the British ship is saiff for you in the SUP hall in San to be less space and less weight. Francisco in your name. MOBILE—Seafarers here were casting an eager eye towards the future as a result of newly-elected Governor John Patterson's prom­ ise to get the Alabama State Docks back in operation. The ex-dock di­ rector had been unable to induce any new business to the multi-million-dollar facilities of the docks, due largely to the bitter opposition of the local press. Shipping-wisft, the port has been on the slow side for the past two weeks. ProsiR»cts are not too good for the immediate future since two of the ships due in during the next two weeks are scheduled to lay up for a while. Seven Payoffs Seven ships paid off during the last period Including the Madaket,Claiborne, and Monarch of the Seas (Waterman); Alcoa Cavalier, Roamer and Clipper (Alcoa); and the Lucile Bloomfield (Bloomfield). The Young America (Waterman) signed on. In transit were the Jean Lafitte and Afoundria (Waterman); Steel Recorder (Isthmian); Del Monte (Mississippi); and the Rebecca (In­ tercontinental), Seafarers are reminded that the clinic here is now over a year old and all men must retake a physical examination at the expiration of the year on their individual cards. Tell it to tbe LOG • • �SEAFARmS _ \ • OFFICIAL ORGAti OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL U N IO N • AT L AN Tl C AN D' G U LF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • V -'fi' :- : • '.W i:i-^ >.. v • • f.-' • t '•'•• '!• '-v'" m-- i If:- i'". • r.- r ••. i'ii-•"•»' Budget Message Hints End Of Boneyard Liberty Fleet SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SIU membership meet­ ings . are held regularly every two weeks on Wed­ WASHINGTON—A tight budget with no room for sentiment has sounded the death sen­ nesday nights at 7 PM in tence on 1,400 crusty old Libertys in Government reserve fleets. The pronouncement re­ all SIU ports. All Sea­ quired only 14 words in the President's budget message to Congress last week. farers are expected to Paring his maritime budget^ attend; those who wish to recommendations to the bone, be excused should request the President called for the permission by telegram disposal of surplus Maritime Ad­ ministration shipyards and a 25 (be sure to include regis­ percent cut in reserve fleet ex­ tration number). The next penses "through reducing preser­ SIU meetings, will be: vation work on dfer 1,000 Liberty ships no longer suitable for mobil­ ization." The proposed reduction in pres­ ervation work would mean that all work except bottom preserva­ tion would be discontinued on practically all of tbe Libertys in reserve. There is a total of 1,437 of them in lay-up right now, 15 of which are already earmarked for Scrapping. An additional 86 Lib­ ertys were previously sold to go under the cutting torch. Government records show that 2,708 Libertys were built during 1^42-45 as assembly-line, emer­ gency cargo ships at a cost of about $2 million each. By the end of 1943, at a time when they were ah'eady classified "obsolete" in favor of the higher-speed Victorys, Now in Suisan Bay boneyard fleet, the Joeph Squirerwas named they were being turned out in 41.5 after a Seafarer-hero of World War 11 when launched at Portland, days from keel-laying to delivery. Maine, in 1944. She has not been active since 1952 and is one At the end of the war, several of more than 1,400 Libertys that may be headed for the scrap hundred Libertys lay at the bot­ tom due to enemy action. Sum­ yard under budget proposals which would withdraw maintendhce ming up their war role, while funds for boneyard ships.. American shipyards were turning out five and six Libertys a day, the show that an ll-knot Liberty could Liberty that had been a Kings head of the War Shipping Admin­ be upgraded to meet present con­ Point training ship and then was in ditions apparently fizzled^ Four lay-up for years, sailed for the US istration said in 1943: "The Liberty ship is a product Libertys were modernized and missile range in the South Atlantic. for war use. It -can be classed souped up as prototypes with new Converted to a specialized tracking with the tank, the fighting planes kinds of propulsion gear that pro­ ship, the SS American Mariner-is and other material of war. It was duced 16-18-knot speeds but, even in the front line again. produced to be expendable if nec­ with the cost of replacement ships This left over 1,500 Libertys in essary. If expended, it had served skyrocketing to $11-12 million, the reserve fleet, until Maritime there was little interest. A $2 mil­ announced it would scrap 100 of its purpose . . ." The Libertys had not exhausted lion modernizing cost on a 15-year- them in small lots, at minimum their usefulness at war's end, old hull didn't seem worth the bids of $70,000: The 86 sold so far have netted $6.6 million, an however. They served as a peace­ trouble. average of $76,698 per ship, but time lifeline from the US to a dev­ Barely 100 Active Today few bidders: astated world, and were sold, traded or given outright to friend­ Today, barely 100 Libertys are Since the new budget proposals ly nations trying to rebuild their still in the active US-flag fleet, call for maintaining only the bot­ merchant fleets. With price-tags over 50 of them under SIU con­ toms on those left in reserve, pre­ of $660,000 under the Ship Sales tract, manned by Seafarers and still sumably the rest will eventually be Act of 1946, hundreds were paying their way. A week ago, a disposed of by scrapping also. grabbed up by both American and foreign shipowners. WOULD OWN TANKERS: Government reserve fleets held the remainder, many of which were utilwcu in later emergencies such as the Korean War. With the end of the Korean shipping boom and the resurgence of foreign-flag BEIRUT, Lebanon—^The interna­ tract" in asking for more advan­ shipping, American owners, using tional oil cointiines, still smarting tageous terms. the transfer of registry route, used In one part of his 12,00d-word them as the foundation for today's under the effects of the recent 60- memorandum, hinted that 10 highly - profitable runaway - flag 40 profit split imposed by the percent on theHaliq proceeds from the operations. Venezuelan government, are of crude oil would be ade­ An effort by the MA in 1957 to sweating over proposed changes sale quate return for an oil company, recommended by an advisor to the as compared with the present 50-50 arrangenient. 'A Weed By Any Saudi Arabian government. The advisor, Uthman Haliq, cir­ Among the other major recomOther Name , . / culated document among mem­ mendation^ offered by Haliq were: Since the phrase "right-to- bers of athe • ,That the. Arab nations them­ Arab - Oil Congress, work" has come into bad odor calling for a share selves should manage their ovm in the profits as recently, the supporters of the much as three times their present oil industries, rather than" parent union - busting measure are royalties, and demanding greater organizations in Britain and the changing their label in order to Arab control over the production, United States, attract the unwary. refining and transportation of all • Arab companies should take In New Mexico, the "Citizens Arabian oil products, steps which over the ownership of. the pipelines Blght-To-Work Committee" an­ affect the runaway opera­ that transmit oil to the Mediternounced that henceforth it was would tions of the internation^ oil com­ rean ports, to be knSwn as the "Educational bines. • More Arab oil should be re­ Committee'For Voluntary Union While recommending gradual fined in the-Middle East and the Membership." The change was made, a spokesman said,, be­ progress toward these goals, Haliq government? should share in these also implied that thte Arab govern­ profits as well as in the profits of cause "the new name fits ments Involved should not be held the refinenes abroad using Arab better." ,|)wk'by the "sanctity ot » eon- crude oil, -Jr February 4 February 18 March 4 Turkey In Pitch For US C-ls WASHINGTON—Perennial pro­ posals to sell off surplus US ships to foreign nations are being re­ vived again in the current Con­ gress.. A measure has been sub­ mitted . by, Congresswoman St. George (Rep.-NY) calling for the sale of 15 C-1 shigs to Turkey. In recent years, ship sale pro­ posals Jiave been made on behalf of such diverse groups as the city of Trieste, the Philippines, Korea, India, Peru, Germany, Mexico, Guatemala and a host of others. The' ships involved, would have been sold foreign at bargain prices and in most instances would have operated in general offshore trades in competition with. US - flag vessels. . The .. US'boneyard fleet has long been the target of foreign countries who do not have the resources to accumulate a merchant fieet~ on their own. Few of the vessels in the boneyard are suitable for pres­ ent-day commercial operations ex­ cept under circumstances of low wage and manning scale require­ ments. Arab Oil Aim: 90-10 Split • Increased production from ex­ isting reservc.s.in Arab states, • Arab states should be given a share in the profits from existing transport and marketing of their oil, in other wdrds the supertanker business. : Although the Oil Congress will not meet Until sometime in April, the first step toward entering the transportation, field was taken last week when the.. Economic Council of the Arab League established an Arab navigation company with the obvious aim of entering the oil tanker business. Meanwhile another Arab spokes­ man, Dr. Ibrahim Kubbah, minister of Economy of Iraq, joined in the demand for greater Arab partici­ pation and management in oil pro­ duction in a letter to the Economic CouUcll on the institution of the navigation company. Arab countries suffer^ Kubbah said, from dealing individually with the several companies. - . PHS Hails Bloomfield's HOUSTON—A special commen­ dation has been given to the SIUcontracted Bloomfield SteamshipCompany by the Public Healrh Service as the result of its haying achieved one of the highest fleet sanitary ratings every scored by: a steamship company in the United States. "The fleet scored an overall 99 on its four vessels, an extremely' high rating, since anything qyer 95 is considered: excellent; ; The company reported that it' was the first such special, commen­ dation ever given to a steamship' company operating out of the Gulf-' of Mexico. Repeat Performance This was the second consecutive' year that all of the four ships had. received a Public Health Certifl-; cate of Sanitation. The special com-, mendation from M. D. Hollis, As­ sistant Surgeon General of the PHS, congratulated the company for "the excellent cooperation which the officers and employees of the Bloomfield Steamship Com­ pany have extended to the per­ sonnel of our vessel sanitation pro­ gram." ' B. M. Bloomfield, president of the company^ hailed the men in the fleet and the shoreside staff for the fine work they have done in obtaining the PHS citation. The sanitary award is based o.n a PHS inspection of 168 items cov­ ering food handling and dish wash­ ing practices, portable water sys­ tems, food storage, rodent and insect control and general allaround cleanliness. Attive Fleet Drops In '58 WASHINGTON — The US-flag merchant fleet dwindled by 23 ships during the year 1958, the Federal Maritime Board reports. By January 1, 1959, the active fleet consisted of 960 vessels of 1,000 gross tons or more, of which 25 were Government-owned ships. In terms of actual private fleet operations, there were 1,007 ships owned privately, a drop of five from the previous year, but ot these, 72 were' idle for lack of cargo. • The decline in the American-flag fleet would be even- iharper were it not for the fact that some twodozen runaway-fiilg Libertys trans­ ferred back to US registry in the course of the year to get a crack at "50-50" cargoes. The low point of the year was reached in September when there were only 929 private and Govern­ ment ships operating, 899 of them privately-owned. - � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource January 30, 1959 Description An account of the resource Headlines: ITF ADOPTS NEW RUNAWAY POLICY BUDGET CUTS HIT US-FLAG SHIPS SIU CREW RESCUED IN TUNIS SHIPWRECK US SHIPPING HIT HARD BY TIGHT BUDGET SIU BLOOD PROGRAM ALREADY PAYING OFF END MFOW PACT DISPUTE CANADA SIU, BRITISH IN FLAG ACCORD ALCOA CREW RESCUES SIX ADRIFT AT SEA PHS GETS CLEAR SAILING IN BUDGET RUNAWAY PLANNING COURT APPEAL FOR ROLE IN UN SIU OPTICAL BENEFIT SET UP IN HOUSTON UNEMPLOYMENT PERSISTS IN MSNY CITIES CONGRESS GETS LABOR BILL PROPOSALS MTD ADDS BALTIMORE PORT GROUP OWNERSHIP IS KEY TO RUNAWAY DRIVE INDIAN SEAMEN PROTEST LOSS OF STRIKE RIGHTS PROPER CARE CHOOSING MD FOUND VITAL ARAB OIL AIM: 90-10 SPLIT 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 01/30/1959 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. XXI, No. 3 1959 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/f4952fc15e0244b178fe84b2bba62eac.PDF c60acbc9c443865f8271aa27c52531f5 PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. IX. NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. JANUARY 31. 1947 No. 5 Curran Calls His Shots, Seafarers Says Stack Is Disrupter NEW YORK—The Special Na­ tional Council Meeting of the Na­ tional Maritime. Union, CIO, which ended on January 10, broke up in a flurry of fire­ works. As a 'fitting climax to a series of sessions which saw charges and c.ounter-charges fly around the room, Joe Curran, president of the NMU, made a few closing remarks which show that he has really awakened to the danger that the communists represent in the NMU. His words not only were di­ rected at the disruptive activities of the communist party generally, but also at the officials like Stack, MacKenzie, and Smith, who have always been CP spokes­ men in the NMU. At one point he made direct reference to Stack's poor labor record, a record that is well known wherever working sea­ men meet. Curran stated; STACK'S RECORD "Now I am going to say one thing to you, so it won't be said that I said it after the Council Meeting. This concerns itself with Joe Stack. I want to tell you he has a stinking record, and you know it. From the first day he came ashore off the SS Cali­ fornia." Further in the talk, Curran be­ came a bit more specific when he went on to say: "Well, he (Stack) also sent out a conununication to hisi brother, during an election campaign, that is part of the record; it was carried in the old papers in the old days, 'If you meet a communist, tell him Maritime Commission Buys 70 Loran Sets As Safety Measure As a step toward greater navi­ gational efficiency and safety at sea, the Maritime Commission has approved purchase of 70 Model-DBS Loran receivers from the Navy Department. Fifty of the receivers will be installed on merchant vessels and the re­ mainder will be placed aboard training ships. It was announced that the re­ ceivers will be placed upon ships that are likely to be continued in operation under either Gov­ ernment or private auspices. The Maritime Commission made the purchases after receiv­ ing favorable reports of the re­ ceivers when used aboard mer­ chant ships during unfavorable weather conditions. I am a communist; If you meet a wobbly, tell him I am a wob­ bly; if you meet a rank and filer, say I am a rank and filer.' "He was $110.00 short in his accounts when he was a Patrol­ man in Jacksonville. He paid it back finally." Referring to Stack's communist party background, and to the disruptionist activties of the com­ munist party, Curran stated: "As far as his record is con­ cerned, that is the consistent recOld of one of the leaders today .speaking, or purportedly speak­ ing as a communist in this union. Well, I say the communist party as such should disassociate itself i from these individuals. I still think so. I think the communist party, if it is a Marxist party, today has allowed itself to de­ grade down to the point where it is nothing but a job security j amalgamation on the waterfront, j and a rule or ruin group on the waterfront." Curran indicated his dissatis­ faction with the way the last elections in the NMU were car­ ried on when he said: "I said some time ago that I Throws Full Support To Striking CIO Shipbuildors; Joins Strikers On Pickotiino NEW YORK, Jan. 30—The Seafarers International Union threw its powerful .support to the CIO shipbuilders' Local 13, which today struck the notoriously anti­ union Ira S. Bushey and Sons' Brooklyn shipyards. The union, certified as collective bargaining agent, demands that the compiny negotiate with it. Scores of Seafarers carrying strike placards, joined the lines which began picketing the Bushey yards at the foot of Court Street at 7 a.m. this morning. The Seafarers' picket signs bore this announcement: * NOTICE! When requesling informa­ tion regarding your book, dues record status or retire­ ment. address your communi­ cations to; J. P. Shulef, Assistant Secy.-Treas., Sea­ farers International Union of N. A., 51 Beaver Street, New York 4. N. Y. Never send cash by mail if you wish to pay your dues, assessments, etc. Send money order payable to the Seafar­ ers International Union of N, A. {Continued on Page 14) MM&P Council VotesTo Join With International Group One of the far-reaching de­ cisions arrived at by the National Executive Committee of the MM&P. which met in Washing­ ton January 14 to 18 inclusive, was to consummate plans to af­ filiate with the world-wide Inter­ national Transportworkers Fed­ eration. The SlU-and the SUP are both already members of this far-reaching body. For over a year the MM&P has debated making this move, and the fact that the ITF is carrying on an unceasing fight for higher wages and conditions, plus a never ending battle with the communists, caused the licensed deck officers to take the final step. Officers organizations in Nor­ way, Sweden, Denmark, Holland, Great Britain,etc., are all af­ filiated with this organization, and the ITF has been instru­ mental in preventing the break­ down of standards of officers and seamen in those countries. At the same time, the ITF has had representatives working to formulate proper maritime codes for countries such as Guatamala and Panama, where such codes are non-existent or only in the early stages. During the recent strikes un­ dertaken by the SIU and the MM&P, the ITF was quick to of­ fer its facilities in foreign coun­ tries to make the action more wide spread. Many of the European trans­ portworkers unions are affiliated to the ITF; the ones that are not can be usually be found in the camp of the communist-domin­ ated World Federation of Trade Unions. N.Y.Tugboatinen Okay New Pact; Win Wage Hike "The Seafarers International Union. AFL. Supports CIO Shipbuilders' Strike Against Bushey," With this action began the ac­ tive support promised to Local 13, an affiliate of the Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuild­ ing Workers, of America, CIO, in NEW YORK, Jan. 29 — New response to an appeal made by several of its representatives to York's tugboatmen voted ap­ an SIU membership meeting at proval of the wages and hours Webster Hall Jan. 15. agreed upon between their repre­ BAD RECORD sentatives and the tugboat opera­ The shipbuilders' officials ap­ tors. The approval ended the pearing at. the meeting were W.!-1 possibility of a strike in New liam McCaffrey, international York Harbor. representative: Fred Mesita, In a mail vote of 1,242 to 714, chairman of Local 13, and Nich­ members of Local 333, United olas Lamb, the local's executive Marine Division of the Interna­ secretary. tional Longshoremen's Associa­ In making their plea for the tion, gave their okay to the new Seafarers' aid, the union heads agreement. described in detail the company's As approved by the member­ sordid record in labor relations. ship, the Union gained a reduc­ Paul Hall, SIU New York Port tion in the work week from 48 Agent, recalled to the meeting to 40 hours, an 11 cents-an-hour the fact that the CIO shipbuild- increase, and time-and-a-half for ing union had supported last Saturdays and Sundays. September's SIU-SUP General The conditions won by the Un­ Strike, resulting from an unfav­ ion were the fruits of negotia­ orable ruling by the Wage Stabil­ tions th'at started early in Novem­ ization Board. Support was also ber. The stumbling block for an given in several other SIU beefs. early settlement was the • opera­ A resolution urging that this tors' refusal to grant the 40-hour support be reciprocated in the week. shipbuilders strike,, which started With only a few hours to go be­ this morning, was passed unan­ fore the strike deadline of midimously at the SIU meeting. ; night December 31, the operators Today's walkout at the Bushey bowed to the demand of the tugyards was the inevitable out­ boatmen. The gaining of the 40growth of the company's persishour week is hailed as a great {Continuei on Page 14) victory by the Union. PAN-ATLANTIC PLANS NEW RUN TO MIAMI The City of Miami, Fla., may emerge as one of the important Southern ports if plans of the Pan-Atlantic Steamship Corpora­ tion materialize. Application has been filed by the company to op­ erate cargo vessels between the famed resort and Boston, Phila­ delphia, New York snd George­ town, S. C. The proposed linking of Miami with other East Coast ports has received approval of city officials and civic leaders, who ai*e sub­ mitting briefs supporting the ap­ plication of the line with the In­ terstate Commerce Commission. A hearing on the proposal is scheduled to be held in Jackson­ ville Feb. 19. A spokesman for Pan-Atlantic, which is a subsidiary of the Wa­ terman Steamship Corporation, said his comparfy could have ships operating into Miami "within 30 to 45 days after a fa­ vorable decision." Liberty ships would be used on the line, and should the op­ eration justify it, the company might add combination cargo and passenger vessels to the run, the company official said. He added that his line con­ sidered Miami "one of the most important Southern ports on our route, and its large consuming area should make the operation successful." A branch office was recently established in Miami by the Sea­ farers International Union to fa­ cilitate handling of the increased flow of Union business into that port. The office is at 1355 N. E. 1st Avenue. �s^-' THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Two Friday. January 31. 1947 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 X % t % HARRY LUNDEBERG ------- President 105 Market Street, San Francisco, Caiif. JOHN HAWK - -- -- -- - Secy-Treas. p. O. Box 25, Station P, New York City Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. Death In The Depths When the Greek passenger vessel, Chimarra, struck a mine January 19, off the coast of Greece and sank with the loss of 437 persons, the fact that a mine menace still lurks beneath the oceans became apparent, to those who think everything is back to normal. When 437 lives arc snuffed out with the explosion of one mine, the dangers present from the thousands of mines still lying under the waters cannot be ignored, but shout the fact that the lives of seamen who ply the water­ ways of the oceans are still in danger, even though the shooting war ended over a year ago. The mines, which still are present in great numbers, will take quite some time to be eliminated. It has been estimated that it will take another year to sweep up the majority of the remaining mines, but even that will still leave uncharted and floating mines. Hospital Patients To most people this postwar threat to navigation and the lives of seamen has been forgotten, but to seamen it is always in their minds. Two examples of the little known danger, that did not hit the newspapers, are the mine dam­ ages suffered by the SIU ships Signal Hills, hit off Genoa, Italy, last October, and the Fitzhugh Lee, struck near Venice in July. When entering the hospital notify the delegate by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital Men Now In The Marine Hospitals The only immediate means of removing this menace to navigation is "through minesweeping, which is taking These are the Uniofi Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, place in all waters known to contain mines. This work in as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging Europe is being handled by the International Mine Clear­ heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writ­ ance Authority, with headquarters in London, which esti­ ing to them. JOHN O'DONOHUE BALTIMORE HOSPITAL mates that since V-E day at least 72 merchant, fishing and JJ. STEFANIDES CASIMIR HONOROWSKI other small civilian vessels have been sunk or damaged CENTRAL MASON CHARLES HAHN in Eufopean waters alone. KARL PETTERSSEN JOHN SETTLE JOHN DUDKO XXX In operations in the Pacific, the United States cleared JOHN TILL BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. 22,000 square miles and destroyed 12,000 mines. In spite LAWRENCE HOLMES E. JOHNSTON THOMAS WADSWORTH of the gigantic job done, many ground mines still remain H. SWIM SALVATORE PIZZILO in these waters, and will continue to be a menace to ship­ G. VICKERY RAYMOND S. HODGES J. GALA FRANCIS O'BRIEN ping off the Japanese coast until the deterioration of time R. ALBANESE PETER LOPEZ renders them all inactive, which may be about 1951. T. DINEEN ROBY LUFLIN V. RUIZ LLOYD YOUNG Danger is also present for the next five years from R. FIORE GEORGE SCHENERMAN the "floaters," moored mines which have broken loose and R. LORD have been carried by the Japanese current across the North XXX J. LAVASSOR Pacific toward the United States. NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL A, X HUGO ECHEVARIA SAN JUAN HOSPITAL The war with its dangers and hazards to American E. R. BUCKLEY R. SAUNDERS soldiers is over. They did their job and peace has been won. ROBERT MULHOLLAND R. SIEJO Hovzever, the signing of an armistice does not neutralize M. R. SUTHERLAND F. APUNTES a mine. So, like the Italian and French peasants who are JOHN RETOUR W. ARMSTRONG being killed every day when their plows strike a land mine, SIR EDWARD CUSTER P. FELICIANO DAVID McDUFFIE the seamen who man the ships are encountering mines B. HOFFSTIEN O. M. STIREWA.LT ignorant of the cease-firing order. T. ROSENCRANS ERNEST COOPER W. JORGENSON ALBERT SHULL To the seamen who have to sail these waters, it is XXX J. W. DENNIS ,small consolation to know that the war is over, when every STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL STEVE MOGAN trip still presents the possibility of ending in collision with W. BROCE, Jr. C. BONAFONT one of these submerged agents of destruction. JACINTO NAVARRO R. G. MOSSELLER You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday—1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors) Thursday —1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) J. S. WOOD W. G. H. BAUSE H. BELCHER L. L. MOODY E. D. MILLER C. KOLSTE R. POV/ELL M. MORRIS L. A. CORNWALL JOE LEWIS M. J. QUINN G. LUETH XXX GALVESTON • HOSPITAL MILLER WOLF BENNETT SEYLOR JONES, R. V. JOHNSON WILKI CRIGLET BARNEY, J. L. DAUGHERTY, W. ' . FORD SWENSON STREIZ SEGLER .. . ^ �Friday, January 31, 1947 THE SEAFARER SLOG A SOURCE OF DANGER SlU Corrects Deck Hazard On Span Splice Safe gear and good working conditions have always been among the chief demands of the SIU. Since the day of its organi­ zation, the Union has written into each agreement with the various steamship companies a clause calling for safe working gear. A condition was reported to the New York Port Agent where the Alcoa Steamship Company was ignoring this clause on the Span Splice. Alcoa refused to remedy it after the Bosun had called it to the attention of the Mate, and explained that it was un-safe and was a menace to the safety and lives of the crew. Upon learning of this flagrant violation of the safe working gear clause, the Union dispatched a Patrolman and photographer to inspect and photograph this par­ ticular condition that was con­ sidered to place the lives of our shipmates in peopardy. Appearing on this page is the photograph of a "pad-eye and a chain-stopper" used to stop-off the down-haul of the topping lift when raising booms. All patients, except Coast Guardsmen, who were afraid of the consequences, signed the complaint which was then for­ warded to Dr. Herman Hillsboe, Director of the Tuberculosis Di­ vision, United States Public Health Service. The petition specifically is di­ rected against the food condi­ tions. Patients claim that the food is prepared in a very poor manner, and although the qual­ ity is fair, it is improperly cook­ ed and is usually drab-appearing and tasteless. Certain hospital officials, who prefer to remain anonymous, have offered the usual excuses. They admit that poor pay for the cooking staff has forced them to hire inefficient and unqualified help. No solution is offered, however, and the patients con­ tinue to be forced to eat extreme­ ly unappetizing meals. POOR CONDITION TELLING 'EM HOW It was pointed out to the Mate and company officials that the safe arrangement for pad-eyes and chain-stoppers of ships of this type, was for .the pad-eyes to l)e welded to the top of the masttable as close as possible to the ;ead of the down-haul of the ;opping-lift, and the chain-stopr.crs to be shackled into them. This would work better than • jiigthening the chain and Icad•iig it up from deck, where it was not only a bad lead and makes it unhandy to the man putting the bitter end of the topping lift on or off of the cleat; but was also a hazardous way of arrang­ ing it. After demonstrating this un­ safe condition to the Mate and company officials, and suggesting the proper way of arranging the pad-e'yes and chain-stoppers, they agreed to remedy this con­ dition as quickly as possible. No Changes At Neponsit; Conditions, Excuses Remain A petition, drawn up and sign­ ed by 200 out of the 240 patients at the Neponsit Marine Hospital, again throws the spotlight on conditions existing at the institu­ tion. By JACK GREENHAW It can be readily seen by those of the Deck Department who are familiar with the procedure of stopping off a topping lift, that the Brother who posed for this picture is not only forced to stand and work in a strained position, but that the chain stopper itself is entirely too short. In fact, it is so short that he was only able to make two half hitches with the tag-line which is not a stopper, but is made of 21 thread and spliced onto the stopper. By close observation, anyone with the least bit of common, mechanical sense is able to see that even if the chain-stopper was sufficiently long enough to reach to the top of the mast table, it would still be a source of danger due to the fact that the pad-eye is welded onto the cover­ ing of the fire-line in such a manner that the lead of the chain-stopper will be a hindrance to a seaman putting the required number of round turns and fi­ gure eights on the cleat. In ad­ dition, the stopper itself might catch his hand or arm and cause him to knock it out of the hands of the man standing on the masttable. Page Three John Steeber, Deck Delegate of the MV Span Splice, is not standing in that strained position because he wants to. It hap­ pens to be the only way in which he can work, considering the arrangement and position of the pad eye and chain stopper. The protests of the militant SIU crew will change that very soon, and another danger spot will be eliminated on this ship. See story on this page for full details. Addition of the extra kitchen facilities which was widely pub­ licized by the Hospital has not helped out one single bit. The general food conditions have not improved, since the new facilities are only being used in the special diet kitchen. WAR INJURIES Anti-Closed Shop Amendment Introduced In New York State The anti-elosed shop hysteria has reached New York State, where this week a proposed amendment to the State Consti­ tution was introduced to outlaw the closed shop. Sponsor of the amendment was Frederic H. Bonteeou. Republican from Poughkeepsie. With a straight face. Senator Bontecou related, "This proposal represents an entirely voluntary effort on my part to protect in­ dividual union members in the State of New York from arbitrary action on the part of certain la­ bor leaders who have the power, under the closed shop, to deprive men and women of the right to earn a living." The amendment, it is reported, is being eyed somewhat coolly by other members of the Senate, and a spokesman for Governor Dewey stated that the measure has been introduced without the Governor's knowledge or con­ sent, and it was the Senator's bill and his alone. PAWN OF LABOR FOES Labor leaders in New York State are riot sure it is Senator Bontecou's bill alone, for Harold C. Hanover, secretary-treasurer of the State Federation of La­ bor, stated, "We are of the opin­ ion that the Senator is not cap­ able of introducing this type of legislation without aid of the enemies of labor who have evi­ dently made a pawn of him." Although the measure is sure to receive rough sledding in New York State, the number of states already having laws against the closed shop increased by one when Virginia last week adopted such a measure. Other states al­ Most of the inmates at Nepon­ sit are tubercular, and they need the • best of food and freedom from worry in order to be com­ pletely cured. With the food as ready having the anti-closed shop it is at present, they have not law are Arizona, Nebraska, been able to enjoy either require­ South Dakota, Florida and Ar­ ment. kansas. The Seafarers International Union has long been aware of the situation at Neponsit, and on a number of occasions, articles have appeared in the Log which tended to point out the intoler­ able situatiofi of the men who are forced to report to that insti­ tution for treatment. MEBA Rejects Bid To Affiliate With The CMU The Marine Engineers Bene­ ficial Association, CIO, doesn't want so-called "unity" at any price—certainly not at the terms offered by the disruptive Com­ mittee for Maritime Unity. The licensed Engineer's union has flatly rejected a move to formally affiliate with the communist - sponsored maritime group. The rejection came at the na­ tional convention of officials of the MEBA, meeting in Los An­ geles. A resolution proposing that a national referendum be held among the union's 19,000 members on the affiliation ques­ tion was turned down by con­ vention delegates. Even the fervent, personal ap­ peal in behalf of the affiliation made to the convention by Harry Bridges, failed to move the dele­ gates. MEBA officials said tliat under autonomy provisions of the con­ stitution, individual locals would be free to collaborate with the CMU, but would have to do so without any national backing. It is believed that few locals would avail themselves of this provision, with the possible ex­ ception of Bridges' few strong­ holds. • .-itl-J a:!-- Many men contracted tuber­ culosis as a result of exposure brought on by war service. Dur­ ing the course of the war, the merchant seamen were aggrand­ ized to the skies, and they were hailed as "heroes in dungarees." Now that the war is over, these same men are being relegated to inferior places of treatment for the Illness which they contracted in the course of keeping the sea lanes of the world open. gram will be followed out with­ out delay. The subject of seamen's hospi­ talization and of security for a seaman's old age are too import­ ant to be allowed in the hands of men who haven't the best inter­ ests of seamen at heart. The Log plans to bring the white heat of publicity to bear on poor condi­ tions until they have all been squared away. The Patrolmen Say— Crummy Ships NEW ORLEANS — We crewed up three former west coast ships which had been laid up for months, and for being crummy they took the prize. They were the F. Marion Crawford, now Waterman; the Stephen Douglas, now Mississippi; and the Louis McLean, also Mississippi. What they needed in the way of repairs would fill a SearsRoebuck Catalog. The two Mis­ sissippi ships needed mattresses, screens, wind scopes, cleaning up, and general repairs. The crews we sent down to the ships refused to sign on until all unsatisfactory conditions were rectified. After we got every­ thing squared away to the crew's satisfaction, both ships sailed to South America. TOUGH JOB Getting things squared away aboard the F. Marion Crawford, wasn't so easy. She needed re­ pairs aplenty. She had to install 12 new fans and repair 10 others. The stove wouldn't heat, so it had to be replaced, and she need­ ed all sorts of stores. We had to make three trips to the ship before we would allow the crew to sign on, and then we had to get a letter from the com­ pany stating that the crew could payoff if they tried to sail before the fans, toasters, percolaters, and hot plates were put on board, in addition to getting the stove re­ paired. Red Gibbs Buck Stephens Dick Birmingham i- 4- S- Smooth Sailing' NEW YORK—I'his week we were assigned to pay off the Pur­ due Victory and Madaket, both ships being tied up at the Brook­ lyn Army Base. These two ships were symbolic of what SIU ships NMU-COME-LATELY should be like. They were clean After having carried on the inside and out with the quarters fight against poor conditions in and messrooms as they should be. The crews were sober on both the Neponsit and other Mai-ine ships, the delegates were all on Hospitals single-handed for prac­ the ball. There were only a few tically a full year, the SIU has minor beefs, and no disputed recently been receiving the be­ overtime. Ye Gods! Tt appears lated support of the National like the bucko Mates and En­ Maritime Union. gineers have deserted to the un­ This is not the first time that, organized ships. the NMU has attempted to jump The only dres,sing down neceson an akeady rapidly rolling SIU sary was aboard the Purdue Vic­ bandwagon, and it -probably tory where the Chief Mate on won't be the last time. ^ this tub was a little confused. The members of the Seafarers! but was squared away by the International Union have given' Deck Patrolman. A lot of credit their officials a mandate to do all' is due the crews of these ships in their power to improve condi- for their cooperation in holding tions in the various Marine Hos­ bcefs to a minimum. pitals, and to take steps to bring James Purcell to light what is going on at the Hay Gonzales Sailors Snug Harbor. That proLouis Goffin �I • f-^ —- '••-:^i4. >-• THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Pour Frielay, January-31; 1947 Rumors^ Busier Than Shipping in (C)oid Chi wif4r ttHIMK QUESTION:—What changes in conditions have you seen since you first started sailing? GEORGE CONDOS, AB: I started sailing when I was 12-years-old, on sailing ships. It's 100 percent better than it used to be, and that's an underestima­ tion. Conditions today are such that a man at sea lives a decent life, and is no longer the slave of the Master and the company. Wages are much better today also and all the changes that have been made in wages and condi­ tions for seamen come right from union pressure. If there were no seamen's unions, there would not be any advances for seamen, either. GEORGE KOSMOS, AB: The greatest advances I have seen in seamen's conditions since I started sailing are in the treat­ ment of seamen. It used to be that seamen were practically slaves while at sea, and then were treated like bums when they came ashore. Now it's different. We have the same dignity that other workers have. Our wages are better than they used to be, and our conditions have also im­ proved. We don't have to go, hat in hand, to the bosses for jobs, either. We fought like hell for what we have, and we won't give it up without a fight. ARTHUR CAMARA, OS: I can't look back on too many years of sailing, but I do know that it is better now than it was before the war. Our wages are superior to what they were, and our food and conditions war betler. The war period showed us that a strong union can continue to gain advantages for its mem­ bers no matter what happened. All the gains we have made so far have been due to our strong union, and as long as we stay this way, we will continue to see vast improvements made in the lives and conditions of all seamen. THOMAS S. SMITH, Messman: ; The change in working condi­ tions is what impresses me most. We now have better quarters, larger beds, full size lockers, and better food. In other words, sea­ men are finally being treated like men and not like animals. When I first started to sea a man had to eat meat that was moldy, bread that had worms in it, and all the other food was marked "not fit for humans." Now we have a union to back up^ up, and if the food is no good, we know how to get it replaced with decent food, and quickly. • ' ' = : By HERBERT JANSEN CHICAGO—While the winter still has plenty of strength left in her, the boys around the Chicago Hall already arc waiting for the word to go out and "steam her up." Most of the men around here ' are expecting an early fit-out this year on the sand 'boats, for their docks are empty and the need for sand is heavy in the city at the present time. Maybe it will prove to be true. A rumor has been going around that the SS Michigan and SS Nas­ sau will go into operation this year, but it is the same thing every, year. These ships have not operated since before the war when, for 20 years they worked' fill-in jobs, helping Chicago expand out into the lake. This filled-in space also is the source of a rumor that the city fathers are planning to build an airfield on the'waterfront. May­ be one of these rumors will turn out to be fact. Recently I received a letter from Andrew Reid, Secretary of MEBA from C & B Lines. He made known to me that the En­ gineers' contract has been ter­ minated because the SIU is ask­ ing for an increase in wages and a 40-hour week on these ships. He thinks we are asking too much and intimated that we should take it easy. I answered his letter by stating that the benefits gained by the MEBA have always come be­ cause of the SIU, and we have al­ ways backed the MEBA in any dispute they have encountered. However, the SIU cannot stop for an.vone in their struggle for better conditions and wages. Great Lakes Are Next On Seafarers Organizing Program By EARL SHEPPARD As 'a result of the successful organizing drives on the Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific coasts, more cofnpanies are now under con­ tract to the Seafarers than ever before in the history of the Un­ ion. More companies mean more ships, and more ships means more gobs available for the mem­ bership. It is the duty of the Union to protect the membership at all times and in every possible man­ ner. With the present slowing down of American shipping the organization of old unorganized and newly formed companies is the first task of the Union. The long hard months of or­ ganizing work on the Isthmian line is behind us, and the same apparatus is working in the tank­ er field. When an agreement is finally signed with Isthmian, it will mean that the biggest dry cargo steamship company in America will have been brought under the banner of the Sea­ farers. GREAT LAKES NEXT The Great Lakes has always been the strongest fortress of the American shipowner. Situated in the heart of the great industrial area, continued operation of lakeborne traffic is indispensable. The steel mills," in order to operate, depend absolutely on building up their iron ore stock piles with ore'brought do-wh on ships dur­ ing the- sumhier'Season, If they had to depend on the railways, statistics brove that they could not get sufficient ore for six months operation. Such curtailed operation of the steel mills would cause the shutting down of hundreds of other in­ dustries manufacturing every­ thing from automobiles and lo­ comotives to screen doors and fly swatters. A large percentage of the wheat consumed on, and exported from, the Atlantic seaboard is shipped on Great Lakes grain ships to the grain elevators in Buffalo. A majority of the newsprint used by the great newspapers of Chicago and other midwestern cities, and general cargo of every possible type, is hauled via the lakes. Other lakes maritime in­ dustry consists of car ferries, sand suckers, excursion boats, regular passenger boats, barges and tugs. In other words, there is a large variety of maritime operation on the Lakes as on §alt water. LAKES CARRIERS ASSO. The owners and operators of Lakes shipping,- as well as the industrialists dependent on Lakes traffic, know damn well that any tie-up on the Lakes would paralyze the industry of the en­ tire nation. For that reason, they have worked many years and spent plenty of dough trying to keep unionism from getting a foot hold on the Lakes. Their principal stronghold is the Lakes Carriers Association, which serves the dual role of an owners association and a com­ pany union. This is the outfit that fathered the continuous dis­ charge "fink book" long before Senator Copeland or the old Pa­ cific Coast Owners Association ever thought of it. A great many of the other restrictions the Mari­ time Commission has tried to put over were fathered by the LCA.The first job the Seafarers faces on the Lakes is breaking the stranglehold of the LCA, and' de­ finite progress has already been made in that direction. MIDLAND STEEL The most significant and im­ portant victory won by the Sea­ farers on the Lakes was that of winning the bargaining election and signing an agreement with Midland Steel. The big steel companies are the backbone of all lakes' ship­ ping, and any break in their ranks shows that their entire structure is weakening. The Seafarers has been on the Lakes a long time, and although the progress has been slow we have steadily forged ahead. This victory proves that the SIU is on the job, and out to organize everything on thfe Lakes. THIS YEAR'S JOB With the Midland victory as a starter, the Seafarers is out to do a bang-up job this season. The AFL Maritime Trades De­ partment and the Seafarers Intenational are going to push the Great Lakes campaign this year in the same hard-hitting aggres­ sive manner that the Isthmian Drive was carried out. Hundreds of Seafarers mem­ bers have sailed the Lakes. Many, of these were men who came up to the coast and sailed off-shore during the war. A lot of those men have gone back to the Lakes, and will be sailing on unorgan­ ized ships. These will be .the backbone of the oi'ganizing drive. All men who intend going back to the Lakes this season should contact the organizers before leaving, and iti any case report imrriediate to one of the Lakes halls upon arrival. MILITANTS ALL Above are the men who spearheaded the drive to turn the SS Span SpUce^-from a rustbucket into a typically clean SIUship; (See story and pictures on page 5). Backed up by a milit­ ant, crew, this-group forced the company to institute changes, and you-should-see the ship now. Left to right, Ray Gonzales. New York Stewards Department Patrolman; Stanley Jandora. Bosun; John Sleeber, AB and Deck-Delegate; and Jack- Greenhaw. rank-and-file SIU member who was present because he knew what the Span Splice was like from a previous voyage. �I--'- Friday, Jwuary 3;i.f)l!947 -'r ^ •* •' THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Five New Crew And New Deal On Span Splice The growing awareness of'the Seafarers membership as to the responsibilities which such mem­ bership entails was shown very clearly recently in a situation which arose on the MV Span Splice, Alcoa Steamship Com­ pany. There's good food on board the Span Splice, ..and here are the men responsible for that fine state of affairs. Left to right, back row, Grover Barnes, MM; George Kaufman, Night Cook and Baker; John Waith, Third Cook, and Lambert Martindale, Chief Cook. Front row, in the same order, Frank Adkins, Saloon MM; Santos. Pizarro, Bedroom Steward, and George Thornhill, Chief Steward. Incidentally, Brother Kaufman is Stewards Department Delegate. At this time, the company pleaded that it would put the ship in condition if the crew would first dischage the cargo of bauxite in Claremont, Delaware. To protect the good name and reputation of the SIU, the crew agreed to do so. But on arrival back in New York, the company welshed. Here the crew, abeted by com­ The ship was put into Todd pany negligence, allowed the Shipyard to have certain plates ship to become so filthy, that the welded. Nothing else was done, "new crew coming aboard imme­ nor was anything planned. So, in diately took steps to remedy the traditional Seafarers fashion, the conditions, and also brought crew used job action. charges against the outgoing JOB ACTION WINS crew members. Action by the company follow­ The company was at fault on ed soon after, and the ship was another count in that normal painted from stem to stern. All of safety precautions were not ta­ the foc'sles were put in A-1 con­ ken on the Deck. (See story on dition, and a little more job ac­ page 3 for a full account of the tion resulted in a thorough fumi­ unsafe conditions and what steps gation of the Span Splice. were taken to insure the safety New mattresses were brought of the men.) aboard, cooking and eating uten­ The Span Splice had just re­ sils were supplied, the stoi-eroom turned from a three and a half month trip, and paid off in New York. A new crew was assigned from the Hall, but when they went aboard they found the ship as filthy as any oldtime rustbucket. The foc'sles were dirty; cock­ roaches had the run of the ship; the storeroom was full of food that dated to many trips back; there were few cooking or eating utensils, and the mattresses were torn and foul and infected with scabies germs. Most, of the replaced crew was characterized by the new crew as "performers and not good Union members." Chai'ges were filed against all, and the company was notified that the ship would not be sailed until the needed repairs and sanitary changes had been made. Time out to pose for the Log photographer. You can tell that this is the Black Gang. In the usual left to right, front row; N. Katrausky, Wiper; J. Gulseth, Oiler, and Mario Franciose, Wiper. Back row: J. Santiago, First Assistant; S. Storm, Second Assistant, and J. Brooks, Chief Elec­ trician. The Engine Gang say that the Ffrst and Second arc good Joes and they wanted them in the picture. Okay, Span Splice crew, here they are. They put their John Han­ cocks on the Articles, at the left, and they are all ready for ,a trip on the Span Splice. This ship hits the bauxite run, and that means good weather under sunny skies while the northern part of the United States lies buried under many feet of snow. Happy sailing fellows, and keep her steady as she goes. 4. 4. 4 Picture at the ..ight shows what the foc'sles of the Span Splice looks like now that crew' action won needed repairs. From what the crew says, the quarters were the filthiest in the memory of the oldest oldtimer before the company started to clean up the ship. Frank Szczepanski, OS, relaxes on his bunk while waiting to take his place in line to signon. With an excellent Stew­ ards Department, and a recon­ ditioned ship, this voyage ought to be a good one. was cleaned out, and the lockers were .also repaired. Now the Span Splice started to look like a clean SIU ship. As far as the safety measures are concerned on the deck, the Mate promised to do what he JUSTICE DONE could to rectify the situation, and A rank-and-file committee was that as soon as possible. selected to hear the charges, and Much credit is due the militant it was the decision of the trial crew who took over a bad situa­ committee, backed up by the tion on the Span Splice. They membership, to expel certain of cleaned up a mess, and had the the gas hound tripcarders and courage to bring to the floor an permit men, and to place on pro­ incident that reflected on the bation several of the full book membership, and on the Union's men among the offenders. bitterly won prestige. �Page Six Bucko Skipper And Mate Ruin Poor Did Belie THE SEAFARERS LOG NO MORE MONKEY BUSINESS Though the men aboard the Isthmian ships are patiently awaiting the end of the phony protests of the NMU, they still are forced to put up with the poor conditions and bucko offi­ cers that seem to come with all the ships of that company. An example of what is still go­ ing on is the report from the Belle Of The Seas, at present in far-off Singapore. The crew reports that they are having the dubious privilege of shipping with Chief Mate, "Bell to Bell" Fish, who is well known to Log readers from previous write-ups. He is still living up to his name, for he claims that there is no such thing as overtime, and it is only to be' paid to the watch on Sunday at sea. It takes more than an Isthmian ship, a bucko Skipper, and a barrel of monkeys to damp­ One of the crewmembers en the spirits of these merry Seafarers. They got a combination of al three on their recent trip aboard, George Swinton, states, aboard the Aram J. Pothier. only instead of a barrel of monkeys, they had a full cargo of the "Bell to Bell 'has a letter from animals. Left to right, Louis Bourdonnay, Lars Hillartz, Hugh R. Norwood, and Percy Boyer. the company which says we have to work Saturdays a^sea without overtime. So far we haven't. An­ other thing that he has been pulling is having the man at the wheel work on deck. He also sets sea watches when six hours at sea." KING SIZE LOG When a crew of militant Sea­ The crew couldn't get across to The monkeys, it was pointed out, The Mate isn't the only one who has been making life miser­ farers characterize an Isthmian them that all Skippers weren't were travelling third-class. The eleven passengers, likewise able for the Belle Of The Seas | Skipper as an "anti-Union stiff" alike, and that they should take were reported to have gotten a crew. While the ship was in Ma- because he believes sailors should it easy. "Nobody is gonna make mon­ bellyfull of the Skipper's chicken. uiia the Skipper logged a Wiper work for peanuts, we can under­ $250, claiming he had taken stand it. After all. Seafarers are keys out of us," they protested. They debarked when the ship whiskey out of one of the holds. used to the best wages and work­ There were other highlights in hit Boston, figuring they had got­ The Wiper has not signed the ing conditions in the maritime the trip. The ship carried 11 Hin- ten their money's worth at that point. New York looked too far log, nor made any admittance of industry. But when a cargo of monkeys off. the theft. What sounds phony to the crew is the fact that the screech their objections to the STOP WATCH KID whiskey in question was return­ Skipper, we've got to admit the ed, and that later they saw the guy must have hit a new low. Boyer and the other boys swear And that actually happened guards around the ship drinking that the Skipper uses binoculars aboard the Isthmian ship, Aram it. and a stop watch to make sure Of course, "Bell to Bell" tried J. Pothier, according to four of the crew doesn't get any over­ to get the Third Mate to sign a the vessel's indignant crew. Sea­ time. They say they put in a 48statement to the effect that he farers Louis Bourdonnay, AB; hour week, and that they saw the Wiper in the hold, but Lars Hillartz, Wiper; Hugh Nor­ wouldn't recommend the Skip to the Third Mate refused to sign it. wood, Oiler; and Percy Boyer, an NMU man, with the monkeys Since then the matter has quiet­ Bosun, pieced together a tale of reportedly backing them up. ed down. The crewmembers are shipboard monkey-shines in the But there were a few bright still hot and bothered about it, Log office this week. spots in the trip. The crew was The Pothier crewed up and left dus, who came aboard In Cal­ a good bunch, and were strong but are letting it hang fire until the ship gets back to New York, New Orleans for Calcutta and cutta. They shelled out $508 for lor the Seafarers. Overlooking where they intend to raise some other Indian ports skippered by the shunt to New York, and for "Oversight," the officers were all Captain Elmer Mathes, better fourth class accommodations, too. okay, the four crewmembers said. smoke over the matter. known to all hands—and monkeys THROW HIM OUT —as "Oversight Elmer." At the same time the ci ew is, The ship is now in New York unanimous in their dislike of' on the last lap of her voyage, "Bell to Bell" Fish, for, they | with stops scheduled for Norfolk write, "If the contract is signed j and Baltimore, where she will by the time we get in port, let's payoff. get rid of this Mate. He's a real BUCK AND A HALF phony." NEW YORK, Jan. 30—Forty- radio officer dismissed at a port Capt. "Oversight' hails from As far as the officers are con­ five shipping lines, including 11 other than that at which he join­ cerned, the crew has turned that Isthmian school which tanker companies, yesterday ed the ship. thumbs down on them all, but all doesn't believe in overtime, the crewmembers reported. signed an agreement with tlje This transportation rider was is not gloom for the crew is well i four Here is a sample of what he fought for and won originally by Radio Officers Union, AFL, for pleased with the Stewards De­ learned at that school: the SIU, and is now becoming partment. For service, cleanliness salary increases ranging to $21.00 "A dollar-and-a-half a day, standard in the contracts of other and good meals they sas* the | per month. The contracts date without overtime, is enough for seamen's unions. Stewards Department aboard is any sailor." (Just shows you how from last October 1, and will run hard to beat. The agreement also specified badly "Oversight" needs a re­ until September 30, 1947. eleven categories of work for fresher course.) Besides a general salary in­ which overtime pay may be Bosun Boyer was official keep­ crease, the overtime rate has also charged. er of the monkeys which were been raised to $l.i60 per hour on Previous to the signing of this hauled aboard in Calcutta. Percy Send in the minutes of dry cargo ships, and to $1.70 per new contract, each company had said he had to stay right on the your ship's meeting to the hour on tankers. a separate agreement, expiring ball, too. Ho had to shave every New York Hall. Only in that Members of the AFL Radio Of­ on different dates. Now the pro­ day so that he wouldn't be mis­ way can the membership act taken for one 'of his charges. But ficers Union will therefore re­ visions of all dry cargo agree­ on your recommendations, he wasn't the only one who had ceive ten cents per hour more ments are the same, and the ex­ and then the minutes can be than the overtime rate being paid piration date is also the same. to keep steady. printed in the LOG for the Boyer said that the Skipper to operators who are members of benefit of all other SIU The ROU is only ten years old, had to keep his hat on all the the American Communications and has already made long strides crewsr time, so Percy would know Association, CIO. Hold those shipboard meet­ forward in bettering conditions where his jurisdiction ended. ings regularly, and send Another feature of the contract and wages of radio operators CAN'T DO THAT those minutes in as soon as was a clause guaranteeing trans­ aboard ships. The ROU is an af­ Anyway, the monkeys were portation back to the port where filiate of the AFL Maritime possible. That's the SIU wayl raising hell all the way over. the articles were signed for any Trades Department. Even The Monkeys (Passengers Not Crew) Couldn'tSee'Oversight Elmer'As Skipper AFL Radio Officers Union Signs New Contracts With 45 Companies Send Those Minutes Friday, January 31, 1947 By JOHNNY JOHNSTON In the days gone by, the Master and the officers of clipper ships were for the most part Ameri­ cans, but the crews were com­ posed largely of foreigners. The American seaman, long noted for the neatness of his appearance and his skill in seamanship, had almost vanished in 1850. There were several reasons for these men giving up the life they loved. The pay was exceedingly low, and conditions had been growing worse for the man in the foc'sle. The food was worse than that of prisoners ashore, and Masters were driving their ships in all kinds of weather, trying to set new records from New York to San Francisco. It was very seldom that the watch below could spend their time off without being called on deck to help the w.atch reef and furl sail. ABs could earn only $8.00 to $12.00 per month, while men ashore were making three times as much and had none of the dis­ comforts of the man going to sea. As American seamen would not sign on with such wages and conditions, foreigners began to take their places. This was in the face of a law of 1817, which prescribed that not less than two thirds of the crew of an American vessel must be citizens of the United States. But this proved to be an easy law for the Masters to get around, and in some cases foreigners were signed on as Americans. The in­ creasing scarcity of seamen brought about the vicious and brutal practice of .shanghaiing. From a time, especially on the Barbary Coast, the gangs were so powerful, that the ships' of­ ficers were helpless to either pre­ vent their men from being en­ ticed from the ship while in port, or to refuse to patronize the or­ ganized shanghai gang if there were not enough sailors to man the ship at sailing time. During the height of the Gold Rush, Skippers had to pay from $25.00 to $200.00 for shanghaied seamen if they were short-hand­ ed on the Coast of California. Many of the Captains found dead men on their hands when they got out to sea, and more than a few of the men were in such bad condition from the blows and drugs they received from the gang that it took a num­ ber of days before they could be turned to. 4. 4 Three weeks ago this column had something to the effect that to make 12 knots, the ship's en­ gines had to generate 45000 HP. It is .swell to know that so many Seafarers read the Log, because it seems that everybody has been writing in to put us straight. Here is the correction, and honestly fellows, we knew it all the time, it was just a typogra­ phical error. It takes only 4500 HP to do the 12 knots. Hope the printer gets it right this time. �Friday, January 31. 1947 Modernization Of Boston Is Off As Governor Cuts Appropriation By JOHN MOGAN BOSTON — Business and ship­ ping, which has been pretty good for two or three weeks finally slowed up and last week was only fair. The good stretch of shipping, however, just about cleaned out our reserve of rated men in the Deck and Engine Departments. In fact, a ship in transit called for an Oiler and an Electrician on Saturday morning, but we were unable to fill the order. The Stewards are fairly well represented, with five Stewards and a half-dozen Cooks and Bakers waiting for berths. The outlook for the coming week is fair with two, or possibly three, payoffs scheduled. These, I however, are subject to cancella­ tion or diversion. Then, too, the tankers are still hitting this port regularly. NEW WATERFRONT OUT The prospects for the future, which had been soaring with the ci-eation of a new Port Authority and some ambitious planning, have been deflated again. The incoming Governor promptly lopped off a sizable por­ tion of the appropriation for the Port Authority, which will neces­ sarily retard the carrying out of the plans for building piers, sheds ,etc. Apparently it will take an earthquake or destructive tidal wave to effect any change in Bos­ ton's antiquated waterfront. By next week Eastern Steam­ ship Line should have the new Passenger Contract all ironed • THE SEAFARERS LOG out. As the Yarmouth is about leady to go, the first passenger sailings since the war should be before the 15th of February. With the Yarmouth and Evan­ geline on their steady runs, this port will be plenty busy, as one of the ships will be in nearly every night. OUTPORTS SLOW The outports haven't been do­ ing much of anything lately. This time of the year usually finds a little activity going on in Port- Silence this week from the Branch Agents of the follow­ ing ports: PHILADELPHIA CHARLESTON HOUSTON NORFOLK JACKSONVILLE MOBILE BALTIMORE MARCUS HOOK The deadline for port re­ ports. monies due. etc.. is the Monday proceeding publica­ tion. While every effort will be made to use in the current issue material received after that date, space commitments generally do not permit us to do so. land, but so far we haven't had any SIU vessels up there, al­ though an occasional tanker crew pays off in that area. In Providence, also, there has been nothing doing except an oc­ casional tanker payoff, but there may be a resumption of Colonial I,ine service between Providence and New York pretty soon. Enough about the situation in Beantown for this week. We will be back again next week with more news. Page Seven Shipping Up Again In New York; Shortage Of Rated Men Reported By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK—Shipping in this port is like "off again, on again, Finnegan." One week it's bad, and the next week it's so good that we just can't get enough men to crewup all the ships. That's the way it is this week, and we are crying for rated men. Now that doesn't mean to hop on the first rattler and come arunning to New York, but if you are on the beach in some port where the shipping has slowed down, wire this port and we will notify you if there are still some jobs left in your rating. Not only has shipping picked up for the present, but there is Fight Within The NMU Explodes Advertised Myth Of GMU Unity By FRED FARNEN every indication that it will stay good for some period of time. Plenty of tankers are duo in here within the next ten days or so, and dry cargo ships arc also .slated for this port to payoff, and then crew up. For the first time since the end of the MM&P strike, we can say that shipping is definitely on the upgrade, and we hope it stays that way. ALL WORK. NO PLAY A few weeks ago we noted the lost weekend of our Brother of­ ficials down in New Orleans. They lost their weekend paying off ships on Saturday afternoon and Sunday. Just so the membership will not think that a novelty, I want to say that we have made it a practice to payoff a ship on Sun-/ day, if necessary. And lately it has been very necessary, especia ly for tankers. The American Press, Newtex, paid off last week and it proved to be one of the cleanest ships we have had here in a long time. It looked the way a SIU ship should look. From the wa\ the crew talked, a rousing tribute is due the Stew- DETROIT--Still fresh in the pai'ty, and not the seamen they minds of Lakes seamen is the are supposed to be leading. phony strike pulled by the NMU In direct contrast to the NMU on the Great Lakes last summer leadership, the SIU can point to when they abused Labor's only unity all down the line, and that weapon, the picketline, in order unity is in the determination to lu gain control over the Lakes. better the welfare of seamen ashore and at sea. At the time the strike was call­ ed, its purpose was quickly seen to be an organizational drive. SlMPLE.lSfJ'T IT? WEfiOTA The SIU makes it clear when ap­ DATE AND COVER proached, that we would not vio­ TWB PA'iDFF,' late our contracts by walking off By HENRY W. CHAPPELL our ships, but we would respect TOLEDO — All sailors have volved, when it has been proven lines around NMU ships. . been watching with interest the that the majority of the crews At the same time we made it struggle within the NMU to rid want union conditions on their known that we would not respect itself of the shackles of the com­ ships. When a governmental any picketlines they placed By ARTHUR THOMPSON munists and the CMU. It is sur­ agency is called in to settle any around unorganized ships. prising to see how slow they have dispute the saijor goes to bat SAVANNAH—Shipping during Well, it's history on the Lakes responded to the pleas of Joe with two strikes on him as in­ now how the NMU crossed their the past week has been very slow Curran after his resignation from variably these boards side in own membership by signing an this committee and exposed their with the shipowner and the ma­ agreement with Bethlehem here in Savannah, but next week true purpose, which is to use the jority rules the seamen down. Transportation Company, allow­ promises to look good. The Gal- aids Department for the manner The Great Lakes District of the ing the %hips to sail while their braithe is expected to come in in which they carried out their NMU membership and treasury to further the aims and policies SIU is busy now trying to im­ members were still.on the picket- for a payoff, and the Hendy and jobs. Now that the results of the of the communist party with the prove our 1947 contracts which lines. Slocum will be in to have their election have been announced, welfare of sailors ashore and at already are the best on the Lakes. At the same time they labeled stalls .stripped and that means we have had to say goodbye to As soon as they are ratified by sea secondary in interest. everyone who saw through the three crews we will be able to two of our New York Patrolmen - These high NMU party mem­ the members and signed by the sell-out, finks and scabs. supply. The Cyrus W. Field may who are leaving to take new bers are not a group of starry- officials, the LSU, NMU, and come in also and from there on posts. NAME CALLING eyed dreamers who envision a Lake carriers will attempt to get it's anybody's guess. Now in the NMU itself, we see Salvador Colls, newly elected government controlled entirely the same wages and conditions the same name-calling taking San Juan Agent, left with his for the members that the SIU by workers, but are a group of The Hattiesburg Victory has place. Joe Curran has fallen out family last week; and Johrmy has already won. psuedo-militant representatives been tied up here and all her Also the Lake Carrier sailors with the buys on the Executive beefs were squared away with­ Johnston, New Orleans Deck Pa­ of a foreign government, whose purpose it is to have the govern­ will wonder how in the hell the Board- over participation in the out any trouble. The main beef trolman, took off a few days was about the quarters. It seems later. ment control the workers, and Mates and Enginers can make CMU. Johnny, who has blossomed Back and forth across the table the Bosun and Carpenter had when the time is ripe to cause a them do all the extra work, when revolution and seize control of in the SIU contracts it constitutes at their recent meetings Stack been sleeping in the Deck Main­ out as a Log columnist, has prom­ overtime. and cohorts have been yelling- tenance's room and the deck ised to keep sending his enter­ the government. "sell-out," while Curran and his maintenance men had been put taining facts to the paper in ad­ That's why the NMU has con­ GET WHAT'S YOURS dition to his other duties. tinually sided in with the various So fellows, join the SIU and confederates have been shouting, in other foc'sles with men on , "Stack and his boys speak only agencies created by the govern­ be able to ^rove what your duties watch. for the communist party and hot ment and designed to keep Amer­ are aboard ship by reading your STRAIGHTENED OUT ican seamen in a virtual state SIU contract to the Mates and the membership." of slavery with no representa­ Engineers, and be able to get Such a set-up works a hard­ As anyone can see, that is the Send in the minutes of tion when their welfare is con­ overtime when it is coming to type of unity the NMU has been ship on men trying to sleep, and your ship's meeting to the sidered. preaching. What the -SIU has there have been many complaints you instead of time-off at sea. New York Hall. Only in that RESENT COMMIES Bear in mind that shipowners been saying for years, is now about it before, but nothing was way can the membership act While the SIU members do are not Santa Glaus and the only proven — the NMU membership done. Now the matter is settled on your recommendations, not contend that America is a reason unorganized seamen get has been played for suckers all and all crewmembers are in their and then the minutes can be Utopia, and there is lots of room the same conditions as the SIU along by a few self-professed rightful quarters. The other printed in the LOG for the for improvement, we de resent is because the company doesn't militants who have bent over beefs were minor repairs and benefit of all other SIU Joe Stalin and his slimy agents want unions, for then tlfese con­ backwards to abide by the poli­ painting. Now everything ap­ crews. pears to be okay. attempting to tell us how to go ditions will have to be granted cies of the Kremlin. Hold those shipboard meet­ about acquiring it. These "leaders" have proven as a matter of course. Also the Everything else in running ings regularly, and send The SIU wants for its mem­ shipowners will no longer be able again by their own accusations along smoothly except that we those minutes in as soon as bers the right to negotiate con­ to tell the crews how big-hearted during this falling-out that their seem to have more than our possible. That's the SIU wayl tracts with the companies in­ they are. only interest is the communist quota of governors in this state. Govt And NMU Officials Always Have Sided Against The Seamen Savannah Has More Governors Than Ships Send Those Minutes �-J THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eight Friday. January 31, 1947 BERMUDA BOUND—ALCOA'S GEORGE WASHINGTON .... By JOE VOLPIAN On December 31, 1946, The this chapter shall, upon convic­ ' President of the United States tion thereof, be fined $50 for proclaimed the "end of hostili­ each person so employed. (f) This section shall be en­ ties." His action in so doing forced by the Secretary of brought to an end approximately Commerce, for the purpose of 26 wai'time measures, among carrying out this section, and them, regulations governing alien shall take effect ninety days seamen in wartime. after June 29, 1936. On March 31, 1947, peacetime regulations will again go into ef­ fect. These are the regulations contained in the Merchant Ma­ rine' Act of 1936. The sections dealing with alien seamen are as follows: (They refer only to sub­ sidized vessels): (g) All the Deck and Engin­ eer ofiicers employed on ves­ sels on which an operating dif­ ferential subsidy is paid under authority of chapter 6 or em­ ployed on the Commission's vessels, after one year after June 29, 1936 shall, if eligible, be members of the United States Naval Reserve. (a) All licensed officers of vessels documented under the Snapped by fhe Log photographer just prior to pulling out of New York for Hamilton, Ber­ laws of the United States, as (h) During a national emer­ muda, these boys are part of the George Washi igton's deck gang. Front (reading from left to now required by law, shall be gency as proclaimed by the right): John Mehalov, OS; S. Hunt, AB; C. Lorn ax, CFW; H. Acunto, OS, and D. Wilkie, OS. citizens of the United States, President, he may, in his disRear: S. Brown, AB; (Deck Delegate); G. Pierre, AB; W. J. Crosby, Bosun; E. Smolen, OS; G. native-born or completely nat­ crelion, suspend any or all of Tazzani, AB and B. Ben, AB. uralized; and upon each de­ the provisions of this section. parture from the United States On non-subsidized vessels, the of a cargo vessel in respect of percentage of aliens who may which a construction or oper­ sign on foreign articles remains ating subsidy has ben granted, '15% as contained in the Jones cdl of the crew (crew including Act. Send in the minutes of all employees of the ship) shall your ship's meeting to the Inasmuch as the number of be citizens of the United Slates The zig-zagging hopes of the Meanwhile, the Skipper had New York Hall. Only in that alien seamen holding American native-born or completely nat­ fortune-bent men of the SS H. B. two perfumers look into the mass way can the membership act seamen's papers surpasses by far uralized. Latiobe zoomed skyward again for the possibility of it being on your recommendations, the number of jobs available for (b) For a period of one year them, many of them having prov­ this week with the encouraging used in the manufacture of "eau and then the minutes can be after the effective date of this ed themselves to be excellent word from one of their ship­ de something or other." printed in the LOG for the chapter, upon each departure sailors, shipmates and union men mates, Blanco Williams, that the Their findings dashed what­ benefit of all other SIU from the United States of a during the war, to the best of our mass of stuff they hauled aboard ever hopes the Lati'obe men had crews. passenger vessel in respect of knowledge, all waterfront unions in the South Atlantic late last of taking it easy for awhile. That Hold those shipboard meet­ which a construction or oper­ are making a serious attempt in summer might yet prove to be a is, all except Williams. ings regularly, and send ating subsidy has ben granted, their own ways to afford some mess of "gold," or ambergris, as He headed home, taking two those minutes in as soon as all licensed officers shall be cit­ measure of protection for these it it technically known. pieces of the potential cologne possible. That's the SIU wayl izens of the United States as de- men. More on this subject later. with him. He's convinced the Brother Williams' sbot-in-thetined above, and no less than arrn came in the form of a letter stuff is the real thing, and in his 80 percent of the crew (crew from his Norfolk home, where he letter, said he's turned the mat­ including all employees of the has been standing a ceaseless vi­ ter over to a lawyer. ship other than officers) shall Cautioning his partners not to gil over tv/o "nuggets"—samples be citizens of the United States, give up hope, he told them not of the Latrobe men's catch. native-born or completely nat­ The letter was intended as a uralized, and thereafter the rallying call to his depressed percentage of citizens as de­ shipmates to get up off the deck By CHARLES SCOFIELD fined above shail be increased and stop holding a wake over five percent per annum until Sometimes we spend so much their dead hopes. Up to this 90 percent of the entire time beefing about low wages point, the lads' spirits were 10 crew, including all officers of and poor conditions that we for­ degrees flatter than an unor­ any such vessel, shall be citi­ get the other part of the picture. ganized ship's night lunch. zens of the United States, na­ Sure, our gripes are legitimate, "Don't worry," heartened Wil­ tive-born or completely nat­ but what happens when the Un­ liams. "We will come out on top." uralized. ion is able to gain decent pay DOESN'T GIVE UP (c) Any member of the crew, and conditions for us? Brother Williams, who was the not required by this section to Most of the men take it in their Latrobc's Bosun, is a bitter-ender be a citizen of the United States stride, and continue to put out whose determination to carry may be an alien only if he is in the type of work that all SIU the ambergris case to a happy to listen to any contrary advice. possession of a valid declara­ members can be proud of. But keep everyone posted conclusion may finally spell cash He'll tion of intention to become a there is always a small minority through the medium of the Sea­ with a capital for all concerned— citizen of the United States, or that spoils it for the rest. farers Log. and all are plenty concerned, es­ other evidence of legal admis­ "If anyone wishes to get in What brought this subject up pecially where cash is concerned. sion to the United States for touch with me, my home address in my mind is the sudden epi­ Here's a summary of what has permanent residence. Such is 2926 Somme Ave., Norfolk, demic of men taking money from happened up to the latest turn alien as above defined may be Va.," Williams added. the company to get to a ship, and in the foundering fortunes of the employed only in the Stewards WHALE! WHALE! Latrobe crew men: department on passenger ves­ then not showing up where they were supposed to. Some of the Ambergris, by the way, is high­ On a recent tropical run, a sels. men drink up the money, and large mass of what appeared to ly valued in the manufacture of CHARLES SCOFIELD (d) If any such vessel (as de­ some accept the money without be ambergris was sighted lone- perfume, and, consequently, this fined above) while on a foreign any real intention of trying to we have to live up to all the pro­ somely floating in the South At­ product .of the whale figures voyage is for any reason de­ catch the ship. visions of a contract if we expect lantic. It was picked up, and no­ quite importantly in romance. prived of the services of an em­ Next time that sweet little fe­ the company to do likewise. It body, including the Skipper, slept ployee below the grade of mas­ DO YOUR DUTY would sound awfully funny for a wink until the ship pulled into male has you with your head in ter, his place or a vacancy Besides the fact that this prac­ us to blame the company for vio­ Mobile, where the crew paid off. the clouds and your feet doing caused by the promotion of an­ tice is dishonest, it also puts the The crew chipped in to have the Viriginia reel, remember the lating the agreement if we do the other to his place may be sup­ Union in a mighty tough spot. the stuff analyzed in Mobile. It whale's share in 'making; her se­ same things ourselves. plied by a person other than The SIU fought a long battle be­ Fellow members, if you have was then that the matter started ductive. And all the time you defined in paragraphs (a) and fore the companies would agree any regard for the SIU and the to smell sweetly. The analysis didn't- even consider the great (b), until the first return of to give a man transportation to a big whale in the scheme of agreements for which the Union showed it to be ambergris. such vessel to a port in the ship if he was broke. And with The men were unable to re­ things. Ashamed of yov iplf fought, don't take transportation United States. that victory won, a couple of money in advance unless you main hi Mobile to dispose of now, aren't you? (e) The owner, agent or of­ guys came alon^ and upset the really mean to fulfil your end of their treasure, and appointed Anyway, it's the whales, and ficer of any vessel who know­ apple-cart because of their irre­ the bargain. Williams to stay aboard pending guys like the Latrobe crew who ingly employs any person in sponsible actions. Back up the Union that backs results. Came the strike and he help in making the World go violation of the provisions of It's about time we realized that you up. around and around. had to get off. Send Those Minutes Union's Responsibility Is Part Of Every Contract SIU Signs Short Note To Crew Of Latrobe: All Is Whale That Ends Whale ^^PSNIFFZ-PHOOEY/. '• �Friday, January 31. 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Sylvester C. Costa Page Nine Union Mate Points The Only Way To Attain Real Maritime Unity By DAVID BASS (Local 88, MM&P) been taken in by the communi.st party to do the strong arm vvoik. During our strike the commun­ ists fulfilled their role of all-time scabs, which was not surprisin.g to those of us who have gone through waterfront strikes before. • The newcomers learned in short order how the commies operate, and it was a lesson they will probably never forget. We have effectively cleaned out the destructers from our un­ ion. Many of the red fasci.sts are on the outside looking in, where they are continuing their efforts to sabotage and discredit oc^r union. Because the summers in Boston I am a member in good standing are mighty hot, and the winters of Local 88, National Organiza­ are plenty cold, Sylvester C. tion Masters, Mates, and Pilots, Costa gave up his job as a waiter and a former member of the Sea­ in a Beantown hotel, and since farers International Union. 1928 has been going to sea. He It was my good fortune to be has done very well for himself, ashore and participate in our rising from the position of Waiter strike from beginning to end, and to where he is qualified as Stew­ that taught me much more than ard on even the largest passenger I could have learned in ten times liners. as long, ashore or at sea. His first job was on the Piince It gave me gi-eat pleasure to George, Eastern Steamship, and be able to use the knowledge of the run was between Boston and unionism I had learned as a mem­ Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. After DAVID BASS ber of the SIU in helping my that he took other jobs on ships brother members in the MM&P finitely that real unity is possible, going to all parts of the world, PROBLEMS TO FACE in the conduct of our strike. and there are few ports in which but it can only be achieved by But winning our strike and I think by this time that every­ honest dealings and not by poli­ he has not set foot. keeping our union free from com­ one knows that the militant ex­ tical horse trading. Conditions have changed a mie domination does not mean ample and the material aid re­ great deal since Brother Costa 100 PERCENT SUPPORT that the MM&P has no more ceived from the Seafarers was sailed out of Boston Harbor on At all times, the entire re­ problems. We have a lot to do largely responsible for our being his first trip. In those days he time he is going to continue in able to get into full swing with­ sources of the Maritime Trades before we can feel free to sit earned $45.00 per month, most of Department was ours for the back and take a short breather. the fight for better wages and out delay. which he had to spend on canned asking, and that meant financial, First of all, our organizational conditions for all seamen. food since the meals served to Now that the strike has gone moral, and physical help. With structure is obsolete, and to meet "The SIU has led the fight," down in history, it is high time the commies doing their damn­ the future we must reorganize seamen were not fit for human he stales emphatically, "and we fo us to study what, took place, dest to wreck our strike, it was on a national basis. This will consumption. are going to kep it that way. Sea­ and find out just what was re­ sure good to know that such a streamline our operation, and we "It's sure diffei'ent now," he says. "There has been real im­ men everywhere know that the sponsible for winning om* beef. large organization was behind us wil^then be able to work together provement over those days of the SIU is always in there pitching with a clearly defined national At the same time, we can look 100 percent. '30s. I only hope that conditions for them, and that is thanks into who and what were respon­ On the other hand, we saw the policy. will continue to improve, and if enough for all the hard fights we sible for pi'olonging the strike mealy-mouthed communists at­ The days of having to know we keep our Union strong they have had to take part in." and causing confusion and dis­ tempting to sabotage our strike some Port Captain or company will." Brother Costa ended the in­ ruption. These tactics on the part by every means at their com-: official in order to get a job are terview with good words of ad­ of a small handful of wilful peo­ mand. over. From now on, the Union LIFETIME JOB They held so-called rank-and- Hiring Hall, and our own ship­ vise to new men sailing in the ple at times threatened our en­ Costa has good reason for Stewards Department; Keep up tire action with failure. file meetings, created distur­ ping rule.s, should be the inflex­ wanting to see seamen receive the fine work that the SIU is The militant activities of the bances in and near the Union ible rule. an even break. He has made sail­ known for, respect the contract, SIU, and the other AFL mari­ Hall, and then mobilized a crew Another point that we licensed ing his life's work, and he intends and cooperate with the other De­ time unions affiliated to the AFL of the most vicious scabs along men must realize is that our des­ to keep on as long as there are partments. Maritime Trades Department, the waterfront to attack a legiti­ tiny is closely tied up with un­ ships to sail. That kind of advise will main­ were the deciding factor in bring­ mate strike meeting. licensed seamen. We must realize The goon squad which they that, regardless of the grade of Up until the war started, Costa tain the Seafarers International ing success to our side. Together with some anti-com­ used on that and other occasions our license, whether we sail as sailed only on passenger ships. Union in its present strong posi­ hoodlums, Ma.ster or Mate or AB, all sea­ He then switched over to freight­ tion, and will help it to grow in munist CIO unions like the Ship­ was composed of yard Workers, we proved de- mainly non-seamen, who have men have- common problems. ers and troop ships, and was on the future. the SS George Washington, com­ For the sake of our own suiing back from the Islands, when vival we must unite on these Nazi torpedoes sank the ships on common problems, and show the either side of her. same unity aboard ship as we That was the closest he came The w.age scales and overtime rate and the ad- personnel whose basic work week is 56 hours or showed in the strikes of the. pa.sl to real danger, although he con­ dendums theieto now presently in the contract more; for the. purpose of this paragraph Sunday few months. at sea shall be considered the overtime day and tinued to accept jobs which took between the Seafarers International Union of A ship on a cold weather rtm, him right into the danger areas. North America—Atlantic and Gulf District and all work performed on Sunday shall be paid for \vithout foul weather gear in the In his Union work, Sylvester Moran Towing and Transportation Company, Inc. at the overtime rate. slopchest, has a problem vitally Costa has accepted all his respon­ covering MV-4 ocean towing vessels are hereby Under no circumstances shall there be any affecting licensed and unlicensed sibilities. He hates a "free-load­ cancelled and the wage scales and overtime rates duplication of pyramiding of overtime. men alike. All bellies react the er," so he has played an active set forth herein shall be substituted. All other All basic wage scales increased by $17.50 per J same way to rotten food, and low and leading part in the affairs of terms and conditions of the existing agreement the Seafarers International Un­ concept as herein amended shall continue in full month shall be retroactive to April 1, 1946, and: P^J'' and poor conditions can ion. force and effect pending completion of negotia­ all increases in excess of $17.50 per month and the ' make life hell for a Skipper as overtime rate .shall be retroactive to June 15, 1946, ' well as an OS. In both the 1938 and the 1946 tions to amend the general rules. There u-are The provision of the agreement dealing with u no shipboard probstrikes. Brother Costa could be DECK DEPARTMENT WAGE SCALE hours of work at sea and in port, and with respect' affect both found hard at work either on the Bosun $237.50 to the overtime rates of pay, shall be retroactive ^ and picketline or in the kitchen. Be­ Able Seaman 177.50 to June 1,5, 1946. I solution is to work tocause of that sort of whole-heart­ T-> 1 • 1 .L I gather for our common ends. Ordinary Seaman 152.50 ed participation by Costa and all Room allowance shall be $3.00 per night and There is an immense amount other SIU members, the Union meal allowance shall be $1.00 for breakfast, $1.00 ENGINE DEPARTMENT WAGE SCALE of anti-labor legislation brewing. was able to win major victories for dinner and $1.00 for supper. Electrician ."...$294.50 Seamen, and all labor, are under both times. Standby rate of pay shall be $1.45 per hour con.stant attack from the press, Oilers-Diesel 200.25 During the recent contract ne­ straight time and $2.17';> overtime. Wiper 162.50 government agencies, and busi­ gotiations, which wound up with Negotiating Committee for the operators and ness. We feel very sharply the the SIU gaining the best con­ STEWARDS DEPARTMENT WAGE SCALE (he negotiating committee for the Union shall growing antagonism of the ship­ tracts ever seen in the maritime Combination Steward-Cook $227.50 • continue negotiations so that a complete agree­ owners. industry, Costa was a member Second Cook 212.50 . ment can be reached covering general rules and Now is the time for us to pre­ of the Stewards Department Messman 152.50 working rules as soon as possible. pare for the coming storm. All Rank-and-File Negotiating Com­ the unions of the AFL Maritime Overtime to be paid to all members of the Stew­ This agreement is being signed subject to the mittee. Trades Department must immed­ ards Department on Sundays and Holidays at sea. approval of the War Shipping Administration and Brother Costa's plans for the iately turn to and plan a common No members of the Stewards Department be laid the Wage Stabilization Board with a joint re­ future are set in his mind. P'irst program. This must be accom­ off in port or at sea on Saturday, Sunday or Holi­ quest by both parties to this agreement that the of all, he is returning to pas­ panied by an educational pro­ agreement be approved. days. senger ships, arid at the same gram which will reach all sea­ The overtime rate for unlicensed personnel re­ MORAN TOWING AND TRANSPORTATION men. ceiving less than $200 per month shall be $1.10 COMPANY, INC. The only hope for seamen of per hour. All ratings receiving $200.00 or more Signed by:— the United States is in the AFL per month the overtime shall be $1.35 per hour. R. M. FOX If you don't find linen Maritime Group. The rats have To reduce the straight time work week in port when you go aboard your SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION already scuttled the leaky com­ from 44 to 40 hours per week and pay overtime ship, notify the Hall at once. OF NORTH AMERICA munist-conceived Committee for for work performed in excess of 40 hours per Signed by:— A telegram from Le Havre or Maritime Unity and, unless the week; for the purpose of this paragraph Satur­ Singapore won't do you any JOHN HAWK AFL waterfront unions can re­ day and Sunday in port shall be overtime days. good. It's your bed and you J. P. SHULER main strong, the future looks have to lie in it. Pay overtime at sea for all hours worked in ROBT. A. MATTHEWS black for American merchant, excess of 48 hours each week to all unlicensed PAUL HALL seamen. New Wage And Overtime Rates On Moran ATTENTION! �wmm Page Ten Fkiday, January 31, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG SmPS' MINUTES AND NEWS I" Crew Man Chronicles Joseph Hewes' Trip By A CREWMEMBER Isthmian Men Convene In SIU Style A number of Isthmian ships have been following SIU policies for some time now relative to holding shipboard meetings and running their affairs in a typical­ ly SIU manner. Latest of these ships to send in reports of ship­ board meetings are the Steel In­ The three Black Gang standby men aboard the SS Peters­ ventor and the Citadel Victory. burg Victory, recently turned over by Calmar to another outfit. Both or these ships have bene­ Left to right, Eldon Arnot, Oiler; Luis A. Ramirez. FWT, and fited considerably as a result of David Bishop, FWT. holding regular meetings, because the crewmembers are learning that it's possible to bring their beefs out into the open, and do something about them. On the average Isthmian ship, where no meeting is held, beefs accumulate, conditions deterio­ Brother Ramirez, speaking for There was a note of sadness in rate and as a result all crew­ the other men, said the parting the air as the SIU standby crew men are dissatisfied. wound up its final watch aboard was "sad." He added that "our CITADEL VICTORY the SS Petersburg Victory Jan. standby job on this ship was a On the Citadel Victory, D. D. 14, when the vessel was turned pleasant one. In addition, we Story and W. W. LeBaron were over to another operator by the spent Christmas and New Year's elected chairman and secretary Calmar Steamship Corporation. day in port with one of the best respectively. The transfer was made under Stewards and ^hief Cooks I ever Under new business, several terms of a reallocation order. knew. motions were carried as follows: "Believe me," he continued, Luis A. Ramirez, FWT, one of that all members wear shirts at the Seafarers who stood the last "the Christmas meal on the Pe­ mealtime; that Messmen wear watch, said the Calmar vessel tersburg Victory was something white jackets while serving was turned over in excellent con­ to lemember." meals; tliat Delegates contact the dition. The ship is now operated The Christmas repast to which Steward to see that Steward Util­ by the United States Lines. Ramirez referred was prepared ity clean the Stewards Depart­ '"The new engine watch ex­ under the direction of "our first ment instead of having the Pan­ pressed considerable pleasure at class" Chief Steward Hoss Mctryman do the job; and that any­ the fine, clean condition in which Kinnie. He was assisted by Chief one caught leaving the messroom the SIU men left the ship," Broth­ Cook A. Kaden, and Second Cook in a dirty or untidy condition be er Ramirez said. A. Garshie. fined 25 cents, proceeds going Brother McKinnie, according Along with Ramirez at the to sick brothers or some charity. windup were Eldon Arnot, Oiler, to Ramirez, "is hanging around Other motions passed were: and David Bishop, FWT. The the hall trying to take a job that the Steward leave out suffi- three Seafarers, all full book aboard a passenger ship, so that members, managed to conceal he can renew his relationship their pride over the compliment with "good society," such as he paid them by the cerw which enjoyed before the war. succeeded them, but they said their efforts were in keeping with Union's policy of making "an SIU ship a clean ship." If you are about to write— Seafarer Bishop served as or have written—stories of the Black Gang Delegate on the sea, but are stumped as to how I'etersburg Victory on the final to go about having them pub­ run for Calmar from Portland to lished, you can toss your wor­ New York. It was learned that ries over the side. he did a capable job in that ca­ The Log is happy to an­ pacity. nounce that seagoing writers now can have their stories, dent night lunch; that delegate where they are needed; that bunk articles and books read contact Steward in reference to lights be placed where they are and appraised by people who face soap shortage; that the Jun­ needed; and that four men be know the score. An arrange­ ior Engineer share shower with elected as delegates. ment has been niade with a Berkenkemper was elected reputable agency of authors' rest of Engine Dept.; that dele: gate see First Engineer about Ships delegate; James Humphries representatives, who will read lack of cold water in showers; as Deck delegate; Alex Janowski the material at no cost. If the and that Stewards Dept. heads on as Engine delegate; and Thomas stuff has possibilities, it will be the starboard side be left open to Farr Sr. as Stewards delegate. brought to the attention of Under Good and Welfare, crew­ publishers. the complete Stewards Dept. men were informed that a clock If you've written something STEEL INVENTOR was being donated by the Stew­ you think is of public interest, Steel Inventor crewmembers ard for the purpose of the dif­ or if you plan some literary ef­ elected John G. Berkenkemper as ferent watches being able to fort while at sea, why not avail chairman and Alex J. Janowski know lyhen to relieve. yourself of this service? Send as secretary. Note was also made of num­ your manuscript •— typewritten,), Motions passed were: that coat erous repairs necessary to the of course—to Carl Cowl, c/o hooks be placed in the mess- ship, and a complete list was com­ Seafarers Log, 51 Beaver St.. room; that the Steward place piled for the record. New York 4, N. Y. Enclose i;lasses in the messroom; that the Crewmen added a footnote to stamped envelope addressed to messrpom be kept clean, and that the minutes in the form of a re­ your permanent residence to in­ • any violators be fined 25 cents quest that full details and infor­ sure safe return in case script for leaving things'behind; that mation on the results of the Isth­ is not up to snuff. new seats be placed in the heads mian drive be sent to them. We signed on aboard the SS Joseph Hewes of the Bull line last August 17. Shortly after, we pulled the hook and headed for the Port of New Orleans. In New Orleans, we found the general strike going full blast. In addition to the part played by the crew during the strike, five crew men threw themselves into the effort wholeheartedly. They were Stanton Marshal, William Peppet, Fred Wilkins, William Stewart and John Usakiewicz. These men volunteered as true Union members should. They went out and stood on the picketline for seven consecutive nights, in addition to their regu­ lar work. After receiving word that the strike was over, and that the SIU had chalked up another victory, we pulled the hook again and headed for the grain elevators in Texas City. In Texas City, the ship was im­ properly stored. We were to suf­ fer the consequences of this later. It was stated by the Port Stew­ ard there that a five-months sup­ ply of stores was on the way by truck. We waited. Soon the stores began to arrive. All the supplies that were promised came by truck—except for one truckload. The Skipper's action was re­ sponsible for the fact that we didn't get that final load. With Cleanliness Of SIU Vessel Wins Praise From New Crew Hot Issue Settled With Iron Hand Wanted: One Seafarer with legal talent to draw up brief. So might read a notice on the bulletin board aboard the Marine Runner, Robin Line. The crew at a recent shipboard meeting decided to dr-aw up a paper for signing by those borrowing the ship's iron. The agreed that the person signing for the iron shall make good any damage sustained while it is in his possession. The decision, not yci. placed in legal language, states, "Those who borrow iron wil be required TWO SONNVSlOe COMING UP!t Aid For Writers I- to sign for same, and their sig­ nature is their liability for the safe return in good condition. Should anything happen .to said iron while out under their signa­ ture it shall be put in good work­ ing condition or replaced by a new one at the expense of thp person responsible under signa­ ture." TSK! TSK! Although it wasn't mentioned at the meeting, the legal mind will no doubt be asked to include in the brief such taboos as using it to fry eggs gnd griddle cakes, as a foot warmer, door-stop, soldering iron, shoe stretcher, hammer, anvil, in heated argu­ ments when trying to impress someone (kinda corny.) In other words, the crew wants the iron to be used solely as a wrinkle-remover for freshly luxed dainties. Well, we'll leave the problem to be ironed out by some sea-go­ ing lawyer. the truck on the way to the ves­ sel, he gave orders to pull away from the dock and head for In­ dia. That was on Sept. 25. It took us 43 days to sail to Madras, India. When we got there, the coolies went out on strike for three days. In all, we were in that port for 13 days. On Nov. 18, we shoved off—this time headed for the States. We made a brief stop in Aden, Arabia, for bunkers. Then we resumed our course, with our destination Bal­ timore. Not until we left Port Said, Egypt, did our stores start to run low. Overlooking this fact, the Skipper accepted 12 passengers who were going to the States. Then our troubles began. With Port Said behind us, we ran out of baking powder, potatoes and canned vegetables. The sugar, canned fruits, juices, meats and many other necessities that \ve should have been stocked with in ample quantities. Too late, we discovered that, instead of a five-months stock of stores, the entire lot amounted only to two-and-a-half months of provisions in all. SPECIAL MEETING The crew called a special mem­ bership meeting, at which the afore-mentioned facts were ex­ plained to us by the Steward. A motion was passed saying that until the Patrolman sees to it that this ship is properly stored in the States, no one should sign on for the ship's next trip across —if she goes. At our final shipboard meet­ ings, motions were passed calling for a new refrigerator in the crew's mess, the one now aboard hasn't any motor: that new toast­ ers, percolators and a new coffee urn be installed; that a collection he taken for Brothers in the Ma­ rine hospitals. Chairman of the meetings was Frederick J. Wilkins, Brothers Fred Bloom and William Stew­ art served as secretary and mas­ ter-at-arms, respectively. �Friday. Jwuary 31. 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings HOBEHT R. McBURNEY. Nov. 18—Chairman Jeff Mor­ rison; Secretary Philip Adrian. New Business: 'Motion carried to draw up a fine list for throw­ ing cigarette butts on deck, leaving cups, etc., on table, feet on chairs in messrom. and to be properly clothed on entering messroom at mealtime. All fines to be donated to Broth­ ers in marine hopsitals. Good and Welfare: Crew discussed general shipboard routines, and all union books checked, and found to be in good standing. 4. i. 4. ROBIN LOCKSLEY. Nov. 13 —•Chairman Dauber; Secretary Rosenbaum. New Business: Mo­ tion carried that all hands are< to attend shipboard meetings except those on watch, with $1 fine for non-attendance. Fines to go to Seafarers Log. Motion carried that Patrolman should be contacted and in turn he should contact Steward about linen issue. Good and Welfare: Discussion on linen issue, such as handing out towels piece by piece. Agreed that temporary delegates remain as are until out at sea. 4* 4* 4* Just A Few Words But They're Well Put For terseness, we don't think we've seen a set of minutes that can beat those of a special meet­ ing Jan. 19 aboard the SB Ethiopa Victory. "Restriction to ship on Satur­ day night, Jan. 18, 1947" was the prime beef for which the meet­ ing was held. The lads didn't want to be restricted again. The minutes .say: "The meeting was temporarily suspended while Gallo went up to see the Mate about a draw and shore leave. "Coffee time was then enjoyed. Gallo came down, and reported as follows: 'No money aboard ship. But shore leave for all.'" Short and sweet, we'd say. 4. 4. 4. ANDREW JACKSON, Oct. 27 —Chairman James Ackerman; Secretary John Harris. Good and Welfare: Motion carried to exclude Deck Maintenance from meeting due to his being a member in another union. All members instructed to turn over tripcards and books to de­ partment delegates two days before arrival in port so they can be given to Patrolman upon arrival. Crews agreed to keep newly painted messroom as clean as possible for new crew. It has been brought to crew's attention that at last pay off money was put in envelope, so it was moved and seconded to get in touch with Captain with request that vouchers, itemized, be issued at payoff, and also medical slips be made out for crewmembers who receive the required innoculations. 4. 4 4WALTHAM VICTORY. Nov. 20—(Special Meeting) Chair­ man Pasquale Taurasi; Secre­ tary Fred Kenfield. Report on repair list from last trip was read and discussed. Decided to leave the question of signingcn and the repair list up to the Patrolman. Delegates were in­ structed to see that the slopchest and medical stores are sufficient. ROBIN LOCKSLEY. (Date not given) Chairman Faircloth; Secretary Rosenbaum. Depart­ mental delegates reported. Deck Delegate reported that mat­ tresses should be changed. Dis­ cussion followed and crew agreed that mattresses of all departments should be changed. Good and Welfare: No beefs. 4 4 4 WALTHAM VICTORY, Dec. 1—Chairman Pasquale Taurasi; Secretary F. W. Kenfield. Dele­ gates reported no beefs. Sug­ gestion made that purser be approached regarding definite date and hour for opening of slopchest. Discussion as to cleaning of laundry and leaving clothes to soak in set tubs. Dis­ cussed asking Captain to sit at a meeting for the good of all hands. Decided not to hold meetings at regular intervals, but to call special meetings as occasions arise. Delegates were instructed to see that all mem­ ber's books are in order. One minute of silence for brothers lost at sea. 4 4 4 JEAN LAFITTE. Dec. 22— Chairman Annal; Secretary Foucek. Delegates reported everything okay. New Busi­ ness: Motion carried that work­ ing rules and constitution be posted in crew's mess on day of signing articles. Motion car­ ried that crew go on record to post the minutes of meeting with the repair list in the Bal-. timore Hall so new crew will not have to sail the ship until repairs are made. Motion car­ ried that legitimate overtime that is disputed must be paid before the crew signs off. Good and Welfare: It was suggested and agreed upon to keep the messhalls clean and to clean up foc'sles so that the new crew won't have any mess left to clean up. 4 4 4 WEBB MILLER. Aug. 9— Chairman Galindez; Secretary Pyc. Delegates reported all well in their departments. Chairman read the repair list, which called for new locker and fan in 4-8 foc'sle. new fan in 8-12 foc'sle, repair toaster in messhall, fans in crew's mess, install drain in Stew­ ards Department showers, and put locker and table in chef's quarters. Ybu CAWWoUOlN tJFifoatmon! OUACHITA VICTORY, Dec. 8—Chairman Harry Cohen; Secretary Ray Noe. Delegates reported everything running smooth. New Business: Motion made that there will be no sign­ ing of articles until the Stew­ ard okays supplies for the trip. Crew has been out of potatoes for a week, motion included that a patrolman be present at the next signing of articles. Motion carried. Motion carried that garbage disposal be watch­ ed and if not taken care of properly the Coast Guard or Public Health Service be noti­ fied. Good and Welfare: sug­ gestion that Steward order a variety of meats for night lunch besides sausage. Page Eleven SEAFARER SAM SAYS m LIKE AROUND \\ . VOTHB CLUBS, SABS, ANQ HOTELS YOU VISIT IN fOREION PORTS 6ET THE ^ SEAFARERS LOG? IF NOT.SENU US THE NAMES AHP COMPLETE ADDRESSES. AMP ^5® / 4 4 4 ROBIN LOCKSLEY. Dec. 1 —Chairman Dauber; Secretary Smith. New Business: Motion carried that all future meetings be held on deck, weather per­ mitting. Discussion on clean­ ing of laundry; cleaning of deck by No. 4 hatch; on passengers using laundry; on using of laundry late at night for Bosun and Carpenter sleep next to it. Good and Welfare: Motions carried: that laundry should not be used between 10 p. m. and 7:30 a. m.; to stop slamming doors while men are sleeping;' that all departments should use their own toilets and showers; that washboard in laundry be repaired. 4 4 4 Yo! Get The Late Sandy Scratch Sheet The Log salutes a Brother pub­ lication. Minutes of the SB Cape Sandy's Jan. 7 meeting say that the crew decided to publish a ship's paper. J. Loll was elected to edit the sheet, which will appear weekly. Another newsworthy item out of the meeting has to do with the ship's icebox. The alleged icebox has been out of order since the vessel was two days out of the States. It can't be repaired until a motor is removed from the en­ gine room, the minutes state. The Steward has agreed to put ice into the icebox to keep the night lunch cold until the new­ fangled contraption can. be made to work. Good thing the iceman still comes around. 4 4 4 WILLIAM H. CLAGETT, June 30—Chairman Baron; Sec­ retary Garrigues. Delegates reported. Only minor beefs in Engine Department. New Bus­ iness: Motion carried that Cap­ tain be approached to have all broken fans sent ashore for re­ pairs or replacement. Motioni carried that ship's delegate in­ quire of the Captain as to amount of cigarettes on board. If there is not sufficient amount for crew, then ask that addi­ tional American cigarettes be taken aboard in Buenos Aires. Motion carried that each mem­ ber of unlicensed personnel do-;< nate $1.00 each towards the ship's treasury, and part of this money to be used to take a picture of a 100 per cent SIU crew for the Log. Good and Welfare: Discussion regarding general conditions aboard. One minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. CUT and RUN By HANK This is good news indeed, especially to those Brothers who are unfortunately unable to ship out so easily. Within, the next few weeks New York and Mobile will be plenty busy shipping men out. New York will have nine Alcoa .ships, which have been laidup in the reserve fleet, and Mobile will have six ships crewing up . . . Steward Harry Schroer, the oldtimer and citizen of the country of Brooklyn, is still in town, waiting to ship out . . . Here's rather hopeful but vaguely mysterious news we read last week in a news­ paper column: "Uncle Sam may shortly take over control and op­ eration of our merchant fleet via the U. S. Maritime Comm.ission and under the authority of the Postmaster General . . ." Well, Brothers, this presumably means that the Coast Guard will unhqjp)ily go back to the traditional business they've always per­ formed. Once the new system takes over, if it ever does, there won't be any more spying, scaring and sentencing of merchant sea­ men by the experts of the Coast Guard and their fast-action justicedealing courts. Oldtimer Edward Hansen and his pipe will be sailing soon, it seems. Brother Hansen says that he's been waiting too long for a Robin ship—so he's getting ready to grab the first car­ penter's job open on any ship, if he doesn't get beat out of it, again . . . Brother "Red" Reese Simmons, who hails from Ala­ bama, but not from Bowling County, says he'll be grabbing an oiler's job down to Alabama for a short visit there . . . We've heard that Brother Ray Fitts will be anchored in the Marine Hospital in Norfolk, so if any brothers know him. please write or drop over to see him. And if Brother James Hada reads this we hope he writes to his hospitalized shipmate . . . Last week Benny Gonzalez was proud and happy to shake the hand of a swell Seafarer, Brother J. Munden, Book 171. who was his shipmate on their round-the-world trip from Sep­ tember 1942 to May 1943, How time flies and eyes remember . .". Alfred Mullen, citizen of New Jersey who now is a night en­ gineer, tried to hold a sensible conversation with his shipmate. Mike Dendak, AB and Ohio resident. There were so many ac­ cidental interruptions, however, that Brother Mullen didn't know what he was trying to tell Mike and Mike didn't know what Alfred was saying, either. Well, they better try letterwriting or something. One brother blew his top about the hospital he's in, ia regards to the terrible food situation existing for the seamen help­ lessly anchored in the Marine Hospital on Neponsit Beach, Rockaway, Long Island. The men are all disgusted, worried and angered by this uncalled for situation and are hoping for some SIU action. Well, for an American hospital to be this low in regards to such an important thing as food for helpless American citizens is somo» thing new under the sun. We really believe that this ridiculous and disgraceful situation should be swiftly and decently improved —at least for the seamen patients involved, if not for the hospital's sake and record, which doesn't seem to be important, anyway , . . Our shipmate, Chaidie Robinson, from East Texas, is still wonder­ ing who took his dog off the SB Tulsa in the winter payoff in 1945? . . . Another shipmate, Joe Pendleton, just grabbed a wiper's jc^ this week . . . AB George Walker is waiting to ship out. Where to, George? . . . Vic Combs, the poetic electrician, now recovering from, his illness, keeps wanting to know this: If you were in a life­ boat, what would you do if the oars leaked? �-r-- THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Twelve ; Fzidff, January 3.1<.1947 THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Half Knot Crew Is Thanked For Aid To Injured Member Ropeyarn Examines Politics In Unions Dear Editor: I have read with interest the two articles appearing in the Log by Brothers W. J. Brady and Louis Goffin concerning "Politi­ cal Parties and Political Respon­ sibility," and I am pleased to state that both articles contained some facts that are worth con­ sidering. Brother Goffin takes the posi­ tion that politics is a detriment to the organized workers, and that if the worker is organized properly in industry and displays the proper kind of labor soli­ darity, his economic power on the job is all-sufficient. In surveying what is best for the workingman, Brother Bennie Goodman contends that the workers need a political party of their own, of coiu-se, rejecting the two major political parties — Democrats and Republicans— claiming both of these are capi­ talistic parties. Brother W. J. Brady claims that "Labor has political responsi­ bility" and that politics has made itself a part of the labor move­ ment. He further contends that the negative position taken by la­ bor allow.s the capitalists to use all of their political weapons against the worker in time of strikes and lock-outs. Both of these Brothers have no doubt given some thought to the question of whether labor should engage in politics. I do not wish it to be taken that I am disagreeing with either of them. However, I do ask the privilege of analyzing a few facts that might be helpful to the membership of our Union, who after all make all decisions con­ cerning their welfare and policies. I have read somewhere that quite a famous economist once said that "The political is the re­ flation of the economic," and that the political party was the executive committee of the ruling class. This seems to me to be a rather blunt statement, yet it is a true one. HERE'S THE QUESTION Now to the meat of the ques­ tion. If labor proposes to organ­ ize a political party, then, those who propose such an idea as­ sume that eventually the labor party would become the new rul­ ing class; this would be the only logical conclusion, as no one would want a weak political party. Labor would want a strong party that would not countenance any opposition or tolerate any mon­ key business from the bosses. If this would not be so, no good would come of any party, and the working man would only be wast- SEAFARERS WISH PETE DiPIETRO SPEEDY RECOVERY Dear Editor: Writing for many of the Sea­ farers who have heard of his illnes, I'd like to send regards to one-eyed Pete DiPietro. All hands wish him a speedy return to health. . Here's hoping he will be out of Roosevelt Hospital soon. Robert Hillman ing his time in bothering with one. , It has been the history of labor unions that engaged in politics to any great extent that different political factions were soon cre­ ated. These factions then began to battle among themselves, and disrupted the union. A good example of a union that allows itself to engage in politis is the NMU, which is at the present time is engaged in a life and death struggle between two factions of the communist party —the Browderites and Fosterites. Anyone with common sense can see that these two factions, which are using the NMU to fight out policies between themselves, are going to weaken the NMU and stand a good chance of possibly wrecking it completely. However, I do not say ihat it would be impossible for labor to form a political party of its own, and I do not say that such a party would become another disrupter of the labor movement. I do say, though, that the membership of our Union should think a long time before deciding what kind of a political party they are go­ ing to honk up with, before tying themselves to the tail of a po­ litical kite. Ropeyarn Dear Editor: I wish to address myself to the crew of the Bull Line ship. Half Knot, that made its first trip from Baltimore to Freeport, Texas. As I was injured aboard and taken off at Charleston, S. C., and hospitalized there, I was able, due to the short distance, to go home for Christmas, and I can say with thanks that my injuries were not serious. Right now I have a case against Bull Line and am waiting action from my lawyer. I am still hav­ Dear Editor: ing trouble with my legs, but the After having docked yester­ doctor says it will take time. day (Jan. 14), I read your ar­ I want to call to the attention ticle on the Chief Engineer of the of the boys who promised to mail SS Frank E. Emerson, Smith and my sea bag to me that I have not Johnson S. S. Co., in the Jan. received it as yet. Please notify 10 is,sue of the Log." me if you did or did not mail it, I want to thank you for print­ and where it may be now so I ing that article. can claim it. I wish to thank you However, I wish that you all for the swell way you treated would mention in the Log that me when I got injured. It was the Deck Delegate was Carlos swell sailing with you boys and Gomez^ and that the Engine I hope to sail v/ith you again. Delegate was R. C. Ingraham. I wish also to give my thanks The Chief Engineer's name was to our Agent and Patrolman here Berquist. This is also to note that the in Tampa for their cooperation and swift action on my case, even crew considered Captain Krandsthough they are quite busy with feldt a fair man as skipper's go. Robert C. Ingraham shipping and supporting striking Log-A-Rhythms JOHNNY DOWD By THOMAS COYNE. AB Johnny Dowd walked up the plank. His sea bag on his back. In his navy coat and mushroom cap. And a tie so shiny and black; With bell-bottom pants and jumper to match. He was as salty as the sea. He thanked the Lord as he crossed the deck For a Sheepshead boy was he. They told him when he left the Bay, As they gave him his AB ticket. To pay no heed to Union talk. From either Delegate or picket; For unions are the bunk said they, A trap to get your money; If they ask you for your dues. Just answer: "Don't be funny!" "JOHNNY DOWD The sailors smiled at their shipmate's cap. At this store-made seabag and pants. But he hitched his jeans with a "Yo heave ho," And gave them glance for glance; The eight-to-twelve was short a man. So. that's the watch he drew. They showed him where his foc'sle was. So roomy, bright and new. The booms were all secured. The lines were stowed away. The hypo flew from the jumper. And the ship got under way; When the vessel hauled up at Ambrose, And the pilot got off on the lee. The Sheepshead boy went out on lookout. At last!—Now he was out at sea. He climbed up on the flying bridge. He saluted in Navy style. The Third Mate's mouth—^it opene.d wide. He was too amazed to smile; •' Tampa cab drivers. We are all for them. Sailor and Sunny are in there with them, representing the brotherhood, and believe me, Fool's Dream the cab drivers realize we are in­ By Vic Combs terested in their fight. So, until I hit the deck with you boy.s, I'll say again, thanks. Would it be wise for me just , to Edward Vallina impress Tampa, Fla. The thoughts I think, or dreanis I'm bound to stress? For fools, are not bom, but made, LIKED ARTICLE to find * ON SS EMERSON'S Paradise, that wise men leave behind. CHIEF ENGINEER "May I have permission. Sir, To relieve the Quartermaster? "For when you put me on the wheel. You'll never have any disaster." At 12 o'clock, the watch was relieved. And Johnny crawled into his sack. The sheets were clean, the inattress soft. It seemed to fit the curves of his back; His bunk light worked, and his port fan, too. He sighed in comfort grand. For his first night's sleep on the briny deep. Away from the dirt of land. When Johnny awoke for his morning watch. He went straight into the shower. He scrubbed himself with Camay soap That smelled just like a flower; The Steward gave him matches. And laundry and toilet soap The Captain gave him cigarettes. At a price he never could hope. The Delegate gave him a long white sheet To mark up all his overtime; The messman gave him ham, and eggs. The Bosiin gave him a liAe; They showed him how to make a spUce, And how to rig a stage; He worked all day on overtime. In addition to his wage. At coffee time, he got time off. For the Bosun was no bugko. And every other day was free. When they got to Pernambuco; Homeward bound, they painted ship. He learned to swing in a chair, . And he praised the day he went to sea. As he breathed the tropic air. On payoff day, he took out a book. His snazzy uniform he personnaly dumped. He. took a ride to Sheepshead Bay To the instructors, hiS: nose b& thumbed; And now he's in:the .SJU, .^Wifh the rest, of the men of the sea. He thumbs his nose at the maritime finks, FOR A UNION BROTHER IS HE! Log - A - Rhythms Do you think I expect all men to agree? For many dreams pass as never meant to be. And yet they make hope, and light the way Over rougher roads from which wise men stray. Too, they inspire better things to come. And all is but a fool's dream to some. But even fools like I can under­ stand That life will be forever in de­ mand. Would it be wise for me to life give. When life never gave for man to live? With all that is beauty in this day. There's more in life that takes away. So, I'd rather be a fool than share A wise man's knowledge and his care. Can I expect wise men to agree When they are wiser still than me? And they will build on that life They struggle through in strife; As for me I prefer to build on dreams Until I ceui make them, what they seem. Why should one fight the world to gain. For in the end, only dreams re­ main. Even then only part of what has been— If 1 never have anything, I neither lose nor win. HURLBERT CREW'S GOOD TURN DESERVES ANOTHER Dear Editor: Please put my name on your mailing list. I would like to re­ ceive the Log at my home, as I am quite a distance . from our hall. I enjoy reading every inch of the paper. Keep up the good work! I recently paid off the Alcoa, SS Arthur M. Hurlbert in Charles­ ton, where the crew made a nice donation to the Log. The boys deserve a big hand for this be­ cause the trip was only of two months duration, and there were many tripcarders aboard. Yet everyone donated something . to the Log. Joseph Guillot Jr. Stockton, Ala. (Editor's nole:—You're on fhe mailing list, Brolher. And to the entire crew of the,. Hurl­ bert, a deserved big hand.) �Fnday, January 31, ld4t" Page Thirieen' T HE SEA FARERS LOG SEAFARERS FIGHTING FIRE ON SS ABRAHAM CLARK Plan Offered To Snuff Out Back-Door Shipping Threat Dear Editor: Crewmembers haul out more hose line to quench flames up forward in the Waterman vessel's oil-filled storm tank.' The blaze broke out when the Clark poked her nose into the side of the Alcoa Planter in fog-shrouded Mobile Bay recently. The SIU crew checked the fire after a three-hour battle, without any loss to the general cargo aboard. Latest Turn Of NMU Merry-Go-Round Stirs Quincy Into Spouting Some Pearly Words Dear Editor: sail their ships, improve their wages and conditions and have an efficient, clean American un­ ion, so foolishly and blindly regu­ lated. They are caught in this insane and worthless web of communists dreams, which is ridiculously burning away the life and progress of themselves, as peaceful, protected union seamen, and their unions. "Then why," I continued," did all this happen and why so pub­ licly?" "Ah," Quincy mellowed, "that is the mystery. It remains to be seen whether Coffee Curran, who When I read the explosive news in • the newspapers about the violent verbal revolution boil­ ing within the NMU, I rushed over to hear what Brother Quincy Everight Nofinkk, the still ac­ tive whale of an old-time sailor, would spout about it. Now, Quincy is a prognostic, a double-barrel minded, militant. Seafarer, and there are certainly many more like him who are above the seas and still going strong—bless their salty, honest hearts. Indeed, many of us ob­ servant and remembering broth­ ers have met and admired men like Quincy because he is the es­ sential backbone of good union­ ism and the type of Seafarer who has never stopped fighting for what is right and necessary. It's good to see that his spii'it re­ mains afloat and ashore in these changing, violent years, especial­ ly in maritime labor. To explain Quincy further, he is a brother of many experiences as an economic slave of ruthless shipowners and a constant victim of desperate company and union has traveled the pro-commie way finks. Quincy has hated and bat­ of thought and action for some tled everything wrong—whether time, then cut himself off from it has been some dreamy brother this snaky Moscowed religion violating the shipping rules. and will now continue to ask and then trying to get away with it fight for freedom and peace and when he's caught; whether it was honest American unionism, with­ some never-changing trouble­ out acting obediently in the maker or work-shirker aboard childish comedy of these commie ship—or whether it is the savage­ scientists with their faithfully ly desperate dreams of the com­ treachei'ous wooden hearts? True munists who are openly and sec- colors and true action yet rOmain retely poisoning the minds and to be seen from Curran instead jobs of honest Anierican seamen, of brave, stormy words that lead both unionized and non-union. nowhere." I found Quincy, sitting com­ "Then Quincy, what can hap­ fortably in the reading-writing- pen next, that is, with the lead­ i-esting room on the hall's third ership of Curran, if he continues deck, calmly involved in smok­ his anti-commie program?" ing a cigar and pursuing the Quincy smiled. "Oh, the next latest Log. step, which is the only step and "Well, Quincy" I said, "what the most vital, would be the do you think of the revolution young membership, which is the in the NMU?" majority, and the die-hard fac­ Quincy slowly answered, "I tion (which is the smartest and naturally think that if the verbal slowest) combining their strength revolution stays hot and open, it and kicking the commies out of should mean the • beginning of office. Then they wOuld care­ slow but sure doom for the com­ fully vote in their own choices mies happily roosting in office of gobd rank-and-filers who have and wisely hidden in the rank been known for their pro-Amer­ and file. It's really, a shame to ican, pfo-uhion, anti-commie see the NMU's honest American policies. members, who have the majority "This big and necessary change strength and who "just want to can happen if Curran keeps swinging his new banner and wakes up the membership into full realization of what their un­ ion is made of and used for and what sort of dodos are running it. "Yes, indeed, it should be the full membership who should rule the union policies and the offi­ cials according to constitution and common sense. This would prevent union money, derived from the members, from being so quickly donated for anxious commies wishing to get elected into Congress, etc., when this money should reaUy go for im­ proved union halls, hospitaliza­ tion for members, etc. On Jan. 7 and 8, twenty fullbook Stewards of the SIU met in the New York Hall to discuss the shipping rules of the Stew­ ards Department on all contract­ ed ships. There were a number of things to discuss and sugges­ tions to make for the member­ ship meeting, but I believe that this thing was not thoroughly thrashed out and should be gone into further. Ever since, and sometimes be­ fore the General Strike of 1946, different companies have been flirting with all men of the Stew­ ards Department in our Union to entice them to ship back-door, and at times in the last few years some of these men have not known that it was against the shipping rules to obtain employ­ ment from the company instead of from the board as prescribed and passed long ago. PREVENTION I suggested that special atten­ tion be taken to prevent this from happening again by check­ ing back through the Dispatcher in the Hall that they were sup­ posed to have shipped from. Pertaining to the new pas­ senger vessels expected to join the SIU fleet in the near future, some men in this Union have suggested that we issue permits to men from waiters' locals to handle the passenger trade. If I were a passenger I wouldn't want a sea-sick waiter handling my food, or a money hungry exwaiter working for tips alone. Besides, if we allowed permits to be issued we would be admit- -ANDWHAT'LL YbU MAVe*D3 Well, if the good NMU mem­ LUMCH, bership wake up themselves, then tliey might also wake these commies from their happy dreams and actions while in office or in the rank and file. But, I really don't know what will happen so I'll just finish reading my Log, that's all." Cut and Run Hank MEMBER BLOWS SOME GAGS OUR WAY—OOPS! Dear Editor: I'm passing these items along along for what they're worth; A seven-year-old boy was smoking to his heart's content on the street when an elderly woman walked up to him and ex­ claimed: "Didn't your mother ever tell you not to smoke?" The little boy loked up and nonchalantly inquired: "Didn't your mother ever tell you not to speak to strange men on the street?" X % % An undertaker found^ a donkey lying dead in front of his prem­ ises and went to inform the po­ lice. "What am I to do with it?" he asked the officer in charge. The officer had a sense of hu­ mor. "Do with it?" he asked, with a grin. "Bury it, of course. You're an undertaker aren't you?" "That's true," replied the un­ dertaker. "But I thought it only right to come around and inform the relatives first. " —J. G. SiRT sions when the companies sent men to the Hall to be passed for passenger ships that had only • sailed as Assistant Steward on troopers. The Dispatcher has sim­ ilar evidence in his possession in New York from Alcoa Steamship Company. ALL ON TROOPERS What Steward or what cook has not sailed on ships that carried trops during and after the war? I can answer that ques­ tion by saying—very few, and we all know it. If the companies send men on the passenger liners that have only trooper discharges then they are admitting that it is sufficient qualifications. This be­ ing the case the Port Stewards are only interested in shipping their pets and buddies and not in serving the pasengers properly, while we have taken into con­ sideration the special service and care that the customers demand, and should have if they spend good money for it. In the event that these com­ panies lose customers to other nations and operators, it is no one's fault but their own for hav­ ing hired bootkissers. If the com­ panies want competent help and key men, why do they hire men as port stewards who have never sailed as cooks or stewards aboardpassenger vessels? There are men as Port Stewards in cer­ tain companies that have not half as many qualifications as many in our midst. It is pitiful to behold some of the profession­ al men that the companies have passed in the Stewards depart­ ment simply because these men have licked boots, slipped some cash to the right guy, or married into the fold. SIU SHOULD LEAD The SIU should start the ball rolling with the least possible de­ lay to insure the jobs to the cer­ tified men of our union on these ships without having our Union raided by company pets, finks, and shoreside greediness. It is an evident fact that the companies cannot, or will not, supply the right service aboard the passenger scows so that the customers will sail on Ameri­ can ships instead of foreign liners. P. H. Parsons ting incompetency on our part and be opening the door for every company fink on the waterfront. It would at the same time cheat full book men out of these jobs that have sailed as passenger Thanks Brothers stewards for years. For Flowers Sent We suggested at the hieeting to have all passenger liner qual­ At Mother's Death ifications thoroughly checked be­ Dear Editor: fore passage and institute a grad­ I wish to give my deep thanks uated form of promotion from to the Brothers who sent the cargo ships to passenger vessels. beautiful flowers at my mother's For example: death. SUGGESTED WAY I want them to know that thenkind thoughts and sentiments If a man had six months dis­ were deeply appreciated. charges as Chief Cook or Saloon T. McRaney Waiter, he was eligible for sec­ ond cook and bus-boy, respec­ tively, on passenger ships. Pas­ Boys Have Blues, senger ships so qualified are not to carry less than 150 and if they Pine For The Log do, cargo discharges are suffi­ Dear Editor: cient. The graduated system I am a former member of the would supply our men with more jobs and at the same time insure Seafarers International Union, in the Pacific Division-SUP. good service aboard the ships. I would appreciate it if you I also suggested that if in a limited time the Union does not would mail the Seafarers Log to furnish the so-qualified men, me here in camp. There are a then it should allow shore-side number of Seafarers here with men to sail on permit, but on pas­ me to whom I can pass it along. They would be happy to see the senger only. Some of the companies may Log, Walter Brown, Jr. put up a squawk at this, but USNtS. Bainbrige, Md. there have been numerous occa­ m �THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Fourteen Just Like The Moving Pictures, Jimmy Has Adventures Ali Over Were you over on the beach in Manila and forced to drive trucks for the Army so you could keep body and soul together? ifc. Friday. January 31. 1947 STILL GOING STRONG on an NMU ship. That was the best he could do at the time, so don't hold it against him, fellows. About 60 miles out, Jimmy an­ swered one of the calls of na­ ture, and that was that. The Skipper discovered him, and blew his top. Not only that, but he put about, and put Jimmy Well, it might not have hap­ ashore again. pened to you, but it sure enough So, six more weeks on the happened to Brother Jimmy beach. Crescitelli, Chief Cook. ANOTHER RUN-AROUND Jimmy is a Seafarer of some Finally the WSA got tired of years standing who is known for seeing him around, and he was his unfailing good humor and placed aboard another NMU ship, generosity. His reputation is so the Drew Victory, supposed to be fabulous that scarcely a week proceeding directly to the States. goes by that "Cut and Run Hank" Seated between two lovely New Orleans women, and they But, as we stated before, Jim­ doesn't have something about say that the gals down there are sure pretty, is seated Chris my is a victim of circumstances, Jimmy in his column. And that I Hansen, janitor of the N.O. Hall. The occasion for the festivities and instead of going straight to goes on even when Brother C. is was Chris' 80th birthday, and he celebrated by downing a few JIMMY CRESCITELLI the Land of the Free, the Drew far at sea. with his good friends. off to the Manila Hospital went Victory made stops at Shanghai, Jimmy's adventures read like Manila, Manus Island, Sydney, Brother C. something out of a book. Some Manus Island again, Saipap, TinA few days of treatment in that men look for adventure, and i some men have things happen to Place, and Jimmy was ready for ian, Tienstin, and then finally to San Francisco. them, but Jimmy always seems more excitement. The ship had The payoff in S, F. was very to be in the vicini+y of adven­ already left Manila far behind, so good for Jimmy. He collected Jimmy went to work driving ture no matter where he is. more than $3500.00, but since he trucks for the Army. blows, and Curran stated that (Continued from Page I) Take his last trip for instance. owed practically that much to BEATS THE RACES was not satisfied with the last there was never any chance of the people he had borrowed from, When the SS Bienville left He garnered a few odd shekels, elections. I have been gathering healing the rift between himself New York over a year ago Jim­ and then went out to the race he had nothing much left. facts and material since then, and Stack. my was aboard, prepared for a track, where he pitted his wits He blew into New York about and when I am in full possession In refutation of the statements long trip. But the call of excite­ against the bookies. Needless to two weeks ago, after having been made by Curran, Stack could of­ of the facts, they will be released ment proved too much for him, say. Brother Jimmy won and gone for more than a year. fer only a weak defense. Instead, to the union, and everybody con­ and so he paid off in Mobile in more than doubled his dough. Considering the adventures he cerned in them will be in those he devoted a column in the Jan­ time to go to the Mardi Gras in So, back to Manila to live a has had, it is amazing that his facts for what they are worth." uary 24 issue of the Pilot to an New Orleans. It was wonderful; life of Riley at the finest hotel humor is undimmed, and he is That the split in the NMU has attempt to discredit, in advance, you ought to hear him tell about ready for whatever might take in town. And to make matters gone deeper than just the rift the evidence that Curran has it! place in some foreign port. even better, the Alcoa Pointer between the top officials in high­ promised to reveal about the com­ HEADED FOR TROUBLE According to Jimmy, that is arrived, and all his old shipmates lighted by what Curran had to munists in the NMU National Council. what makes a seaman's life so helped him out with cigarettes, We next pick up Brother Cres­ say about the Pilot, the national There is no doubt that Curran citelli on the Warrior Point, etc. Ah, life was sure good then. interesting. organ of the NMU. In discussing can, if he wants to, reveal plenty bound for a long trip to Medi- j But like all good things, life He ought to know, he's had ex­ the past records of the members terranean ports. First it was! on the beach had started to pall periences in every corner of the of the National Council, Curran about each and every member of the National Council. He has for Trieste, then \/enice, etc. Next on Jimmy, and he stowed away globe. put out this fact: a long time played ball with the Bahrein to take on a load of oil, "I didn't say anything about communist party, and there is and all was going well up to the fact that you have full con­ every reason to believe that he that time. But it couldn't last, trol of the offices here. Of the has had access to records which and it didn't. Pilot, where I find myself lucky will enable him to expose the to get into the Pilot. Sometimes Six days out of Bahrein, head­ inner workings of the commie I get in only by sheer force, ed for Singapore, Jimmy was clicque which now controls the sheer threat, in order to be able scalded by hot water while the vened unsuccessfully in an at­ NMU. (Continued from Page 1) to get an impartial hearing in ship was rolling in a heavy sea. tempt to get Bushey to sit down the paper." As far as the CMU is concern­ tent refusal to negotiate with the The ship put into Singapore, and discuss matters with the ed, Curran stuck by his guns but Brother C. was not available Union, which was certified on From the reports that have during the course of all the ses­ Dec. 27, 1946 as the collective union. « leaked out of the special NMU sions, and from the letters which bargaining agent for the 500 men Following this rejection, the sessions, it is obvious that the liave been printed in the Pilot, employed at the yard. The work­ aid of the U. S. Conciliation Ser­ split between Curran and his fol­ ^^LAROUNO//1 ers designated Local 13 to rep­ vice was invoked, but the federal lowers, and the commie spokes­ it seems that the rank-and-file of resent them by an overwhelming conciliators likewise met with men, is a deep and ever-widening the NMU is overwhelmingly on majority. flat refusals from the company. one. On more than one occasion his side. The National Council rejected Curran's motion for an BUSHEY AGAINST ALL Bushey has a long history of the speakers almost came to immediate referendum on further Blatantly ignoring the workers' fink activity, Mesita said. He CMU affiliation, and voted to mandate, and the subsequent stated that on Dec. 27, 1945 the send 50 delegates to the Mai'ch NLRB certification, the company NLRB ordered the reinstatement 15 CMU conference. has greeted each overture to of two active union men who had' Seafarers who did not take meet with the union with a "to ben discharged for union activity. active part in the 1946 Gen­ liell-with-you" attitude. The board awarded the men full eral Strike, and who have Moreover, Bushey has defiantly seniority rights and full back not yet obtained strike clear­ disregarded an NLRB "cease and pay. ance, are advised to do so In addition to its demands for for the usual fun to be found in desist" order, issued after evi­ immediately. Edward Ben­ that port. He was in bed, taking dence was offered of the com­ contract negotiations, the ship­ der, of the Clearance Com­ yard workers union is insisting pany's unfair laboy practices. care of a bad burn. mittee at Union headquar­ Seatrain Lines will soon put on complete payment of all back With every possible means of ters in New York, has issued into operation four of her re­ After leaving Singapore, the pay awards granted by the NLRB. a reminder to the member­ converted vessels on runs be­ Warrior Point headed for Manila, achieving an amicable working Local 13 is going all-out to ship that Mar. 21, 1947 is the tween New York and New Or­ and after 16 days in bed, the Skip­ relation with company having make Bushey understand that his failed, a strike was the only door deadline. The committee's per wanted Jimmy to turn to. leans and between New York and workers are aggressive and mili­ functions expire on that date. Texas City. Jimmy refused, on the legitimate left open to the union. tant in their demands, and that This advice applies only to grounds that he needed further The company expects to put "We have exhausted every legal they have supporters in the mari­ Seafarers whose reasons for medical treatment. Who and peaceful means of negotiat­ the ships, the Seatrain Texas, time industry. not participating in the strike wouldn't? Seatrain Havana, Seatrain New ing with the company," Fred Besides the Seafarers support, require satisfactory explana­ York, and Seatrain New Jersey, The Purser on the ship had Mesita, Local 13 chairman, told other AFL maritime unions are tion. into operation on about March only aspirin, iodine, and sulpha the Log. coming to the shipbuilders' aid. 12 with weekly sailings from Men with legitimate rea­ pills, and he used all of them in With Lou Calomine, head of each end of the run. sons for . non-participation, attending to Jimmy. No wonder the union's veterans' committee, The freight car ships will soon such as illness, being aboard he needed more treatment. Mesita sketched his organization's work out of a new terminal, as ship at sea, etc., during the When the ship arrived at Man­ efforts to negotiate peacefully, the one being constructed at strike period, do not have to ila, ^Crescitelli paid off by mu­ following the certification. Edgewater, New Jersey, is nearbe cleared by Mar. 21, but tual consent. Both the Captain He pointed out that Judge ing completion. Sailing schedules can aipply at any time. Ben­ and Jimmy heaved a sigh of re­ McGuire of the New York City of these ships will be announced der pointed out. lief when that happened. And Labor Relations Board had inter­ in the near future. Did you ever stowaway on an MMU ship, and get the Skipper so mad that he turned the ship around to take your back to land? Curran Calls Stack 'Disrupter' Before NMU Council Meeting Seafarers Throws Full Support To Striking CIO Shipbuilders Strike Clearance Seatraln Announces Resumption Of Gulf, New York Scheduie �Page Hfteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Ttidaf, January 31, 1947 T BULLETIPr^ Retroactive Pay Waiting TAX REBATES Mississippi Shipping Company Seafarers who were employed on Mississippi Shipping Company vessels and have credit balances in their unclaim­ ed wage account covering overdeductions of Social Security taxes for the years 1943, 1944 and 1945, can now receive money due them by writing to the Mississippi Shipping Company, 1300 Hibernia Building, New Orleans, La. When writing the company mention the money is due for Federal Old Age Benefit" overdeductions, and give your Social Security number. Those entitled to rebates and the amout due are listed below. ' Hunger, George E Hutchins, H. R Hutto, Alvin G Jakeway, Avery J Jaiiauskas, Edward Jan.sen, Carl F Janson, H Jareek, Eugene P Jefferic.s, Clarence Jefferies, John J. efferson, W Jensen, Jens 0 Johnson, Ed. C Johnson, Edward E Johnson, George Johnson, Hjjrold B Johnson, Peter L Johnson, Sylvester Jones, Cecil M Jones, Jessie M Jones, Raymond D Jones, Walter P Karlsen, Harold M Karlsen,- Sigrand Karrman, P. H Kaskell, Edward KehhM-, James M. Jr Kelly, Charles Kelly, Hugh V Kessick, Herbert S Korhs, Ralph B Knof, Frank Kraszeski, Leo Kullgren, Alexander Kuselj, Ivo La Grange, H. R Lamieuf, Leland Lampress, Peter Langredge, W. N Lanton, Alfred Laris, Joseph Laurick, Tony Lax, Herbert Lenty, James M Leonard, Roger R L'Heureux, G. A Lithe, Frank D. Loenhorst, William Logie, Kenneth G Lund, Frank O Lynch, Albert P Malecki, V Makko, Victor Maliegros, Joseph Marchant, Douglas Marks, Alfred A Martin, Donald Martin, Herbert W Martin, Joseph J. ' Mathews. Fred J May, Charles M McBride, Clarence J. McBride, Fi-ed McCarthy, Carroll MCcoy, Patrick McCulloch, Thomas L NEWTEK SS CORP. PHILADELPHIA SS Robin Locksley—$7.00. R. Smith, $1.00. Robert C. Thomas," $1.00. * HOUSTON INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS L. English. $1.00; J. W. Marrs, C. Q. Cooper. $1.00; T. Shadden. J. M. Taylor. $2.00; G, Knietz, J. B. Celling, $2.00; J. T. Watt, $1.00 $5.00 $1.00 $3.00 C. $2.00 Tullia, $3.00; H. B. Vann. D. T. Huffman, $2.00; C. D. Salter $2.00; H. S. Knowlcs, $2.00; J. R.an kin, $1.00; W. J. Marjenoff, $1,00 G. S. Williams, $1.00; H. W. Burk hardt, $3.00; T. MacCaskie, $2.00. Russel R. Jones—Voyage No. 5—from 4/1/46 to 4 1 46. Russel R. Jones—Voyage No. 6—from 4/2 46 to 7/22/46. Rufus Choate—Voyage No. 8—from 4/1/46 to 6 14/46. Rufus Choate—Voyage No. 9—6/15/46 to 8 7/46. Rufus Choate—Voyage No. 10—from 8,^9/46 to 9 19/46. Cape San Bias—Voyage No. 12—from 5/7/46 to 7/29/46. Coastal Liberator—Voyage No. l^from 4/1 46 to 7/7/46. Coastal Liberator—Voyage No. 2—from 7/8,^46 to 8/4/46. Coastal Liberator—Voyage No. 3—from 8/5 46 to 9/1/46. Coastal Skipper—Voyage No. 7—from 7/12/46 to 7. 28 46. Coastal Archer—Voyage No. 6—from 6/24/46 to 7/14 46. Coastal Archer—Voyage No. 7—from 7/15/46 to 8/11 46. Coastal Archer—Voyage No. 8—from 8/12/46 to 9/8 46. Edward S. Hough—Voyage No. 5—from 7/24/46 to 9/14 46. Grover C. Hutcherson—Voyage No. 5—from 5/9/46 to 7/22 46. Bernard L. Rodman—Voyage No. 5—All Vouchers Mailed Out. Bernard L. Rodman—Voyage No. 6—from 7/2 46 to 9/6/46. John Gibbons—Voyage No. 7—from 4 1/46 to 4/4 46. _ ' McGoldrick, William 1.31 1.25 1 McGueeny, D. J. 7.00 1.29 I Meaders, J. P. ... 3.29 21.16 1.01 2.32 Medina, Francisco , GALVESTON 2.03 11.33 Medley, Clark Jr SS Council Crest $8.00. 67 1.29 Melindcrs, Tony SS Half Knot—$11.15. 1.77 Vouchers for the above Vessels are at Pier No. 42 North River SS Hastings- $ I 7.75. 6.47 Merritt, David L 1.95 and must be signed by each crewmember entitled to retroactive INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS 2.65 Milan, Russel S 14.59 H. T. Miller. $2.00; E. M. Flesher. pay in order to collect money due. 2.94 .85 $2.00; I. A. Tulford, $10.00; J. Beller, 59 Milanovich, Alexander S. .57 $2.00; D. Fuschillo, $1.00; H. V. Vil6.65 Miller, Elwood L 20.73 larreal, $1.00; T. D. McLemore, $1.00; Lim Koa. $1.00; H. Bagley. $5.00; 43 4.57 L). Newberry. $1.00; M. V. Morton 63 8.86 $3.00; C. R. Johnson, $1.00; A. T. Do 05 Miller, Ernest F Tliose crewmen of the SS Abel 1.13 man. $1.00; I. B. Aderhold, $2.00; DEANE H. SUNDERMAN 1.25 Miller, George C Stearns, Bull Line, which was 36 H. Cooper, $2.00. Your mother requests that you R. D. Hanks, $2.00; C. P. Ode, $2.00 04 Miller, Joseph R 36 turned over to Japan the first contact her as she is an.xious to N. Goresh, $1.00; D. M. Baum, $2.00 23.10 Milne, John 6.53 R. Brett, $2.00; E. Braswell, $5.00 part of 1946, who never collected hear from you. 58.74 1.38 J. Miranda, $5.00; R. Swegart, $5.00 their repatriation money, can get 4. 4. 1 13.68 Mizell, C. W 56 I. H. French. $5.00; L. Santa Aana HERBERT G. WHITE. FWT 9.07 $2.00; J. E. Hanley, $1.00; A. A. Tur it by writing to the A. H. Bull .75 lington, $3.00; Bombin. P. $1.00 Get in touch with Matthew J. 19.61 Moda, Edmard .12 C. A. Ebanks. $1.00; R. C. Harvasz Steamship Company, New York Peters, 746 East 4th Street, South 1.35 Monaco, Elmer Armand .... .12 $1.00. City. It amounts to $90.00. Boston, Mass. 9.40 Montgomery, G. W S. C. Flanks, $2.00; J. W. Caston 6.29 22.41 Montiero, John t i S. 1.99 $1.00; T. J. Hoffman, $1.00; S. A Johnson, $2.00; G. Laura, $2.00; J. L 73 JUAN E. VASQUEZ 1.37 Veal, i2.00; W. R. Bates, $1.00; W. G, 01 Moody, Robei-t Jr 18.83 Ivy, $1.00; J. A. Johaneamann, $2.00 A communication from Carmen 71 14.99 B. R. Gibson, $1.00; F. W. Walker, Iris Torez says that she has im­ 12 Moore, Arthur H 1.62 $1.00; L. B. Lott, $1.00. portant news for you. The note 14 North Gay St. J. McClurg, $1.00; L. W. Clanahan BALTIMORE 1.52 1.25 $5.00; Calvert 4539 urges thai you get in touch with C. A. Hancock, $5.00; J. 86 Morris, R. D 276 State St. her at 565 West 174th St., New 91 Findley, $2.00; F. Schutz, $1.00; 5. H BOSTON Boudoin 4455 67 Morse, Howard 51 Word, $1.00; M. J. Daila, Jr., $1.00 BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. York City as soon as posbiLle. 29 Masongsong, J Cleveland 739] 67 J. B. Lawson, $1.00; J. W. Cain, $1.00 4 t 4 1.71 Moss, George D 68 Society St. 5.08 H. J. Bishop, $2.00; J. L. Exun. $1.00 CHARLESTON Phone 3-3680 GEORGE F. CURRAN H. E. Faletti, $2.00. 2.57 2.18 CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. Your brother, John Curran, 01 Superior 5175 BOSTON •15.22 CLEVELAND . . . 1014 E. St. Clair Ave. wishes to know your where­ 11.40 Munyer, Hariy J 23 Crew of J. Slocum-^$4.00. Main 0147 abouts. 4.94 Naish, Donald R Crew of SS Cardinal Gibbons—$15.00 CORPUS CHRISTI . . 1824 Mesquite St. 67 Corpus Christi 3-1509 03 Neil, G. Nerith Crew of Muncie Victory—$4.00. 4 4 4 5.00 DETROIT 1038 Third St. SS New Echota—$11.00. 6.51 Nelson, Carl J. Jr GEORGE G. SMITHERS Cadillac 6857 95 SS STONES RIVER 04 Neman, H. P. E DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. Your mother, Mary Smithers, 2,53 V. C. Guy—$2.00. 1 Melrose 4110 2.59 Nesse, Alexander P has recently changed her address 9.32 GALVESTON 305'/, 22nd St. INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS 29 Nicies, Paul 2-8448 from Brisbane to Townsville. She 60 Ernest Belkner, $1.00; F. Lisk Jr., HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. 7.32 Norton, George 0 1.88 $3.00. 58777 is very anxious to hear from you. 17.78 Oftenbeck, Rudolph HOUSTON 1515 75th Street Write to her at Carr St., Hermit 1.52 NORFOLK Phone Wentworth 3-3809 1.12 Olson, Curtis S Park, Townsville, North Queens­ 3.75 920 Main St. B. C. Wlggs, $10.00; W. Hicks, $10.00; JACKSONVILLE 15.86 Oneha, Joseph L Phone 5-5919 land, Australia. 11.67 W. Browning, $10.00. 79 O'Rourke, J. G MARCUS HOOK 114 W. 8th St. 35 4 4 4 J. Porter, $2.00. Chester 5-3110 5.78 Ostarch, Thomas 22.63 MIAMI 1355 N. E. 1st Ave. ANTHONY METALICA 2.79 Overland, T NEW YORK MOBILE 7 St. Michael St. 2.20 Your seamen's papers, etc. 2-1754 25 Owens, James K SS AMERICAN PRESS 04 NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. were found in the New York 1.27 Paige, IValdo SS American Press — Deck Dept., Magnolia 6112-6113 2.42 Hall. They may be picked up at $5.50. 88 Patch, Artuh NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. 2.79 HAnover 2-2784 the mail room on the 4th floor. SS LOOP KNOT .S3 .84 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank Street H. Woods and Crew—$14.00. 4 4 4 4.43 Patterson, Ernest 0 4-1083 1.58 SS R. TUXPORD PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7th St. H. F. LONRENBERG 1.30 Peckham, Dale 0 S. Calleja, $1.00; J. L. Thompson, 54 Phone LOmbard 3-7651 Please contact E. Harold Tea22.39 Pederson, Leon V 2.98 $3.00; D. E. Jessup, $2.00; A. Soto PORT ARTHUR ..909 Fort Worth Ave. Phone: 2-8532 gue. West Coast Patrolman, imand Crew, $2 7.00. 5.79 Perpente, Edward J 13.48 PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. mediatelv. SS GRANDE RONDE 62 Perritt, Charles J Beacon 4336 45 R. Pedroza, $2.00; James L. Hart, 4.98 Picou, John 257 5th St. 19.91 $2.00; H. L. Herron, $1.00; R. L. Fow­ RICHMOND, Calif 2599 23 20.07 ler, $4.00; C. F. McDowell, $2.00; Isa­ SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. 1.27 Pihl, Royal P Douglas 5475-8363 11.28 dora Flaherty, $2.00; Jfmmie Roberts. $2.00; Charlie Kent, $2.00; James A. SAN JUAN, P. R. . . .252 Ponce de Leon 2.02 1.44 Roberds, $2.00; A. E. Steffek. $2.00; Brothers J. W. Bagett, OS; San Juan 2-5996 .75 Pizzeck, Guido 2.45 L. M. Steffer, $2.00. SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. Harry Berg, Oiler; Robert C. 35 8-1728 77.92 SS MALDEN VICTORY Blair, Electrician, are requested SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. 4.36 Polansky, Mannie 1.34 Ernest L. Magers, $1.00; Wm. Mur­ Main 0290 to contact the Paymaster at Mo2.75 Pold, Valdeman TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. 5.43 phy, $1.00. M-1323 ran Towing, 17 Battery Place. 26 Pollock, Abraham INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS 7.23 TOLEDO 615 Summit St. 4 4 4 1.88 W. Roberts, $1.00; Ed P. Peterson, 1.32 WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Will George F. Cooper, 1604 1.00; Clyde Maytum, 50c; L. Kristan, 24 Pound, Earl F Terminal 4-3131 2.19 $2.00; Luis Ramirez. $2,00; Virgil Al­ Fleet Street, Baltimore, get in VICTORIA, B. C 602 Houghton St. 10 Garden 8331 touch with the Office of the In­ len, $2.00. Powell, Harry B. 1.63 19.41 C. A. Camacho, $1.00; Charles Chand­ VANCOUVER ....144 W. Hastings St. 21.16 ler, $2.00; Wilbert E. Moll, $1.00; T. Pacific 7824 spector, American Express, 65 5.88 Price, Gordon K Broadway, New York City. 23 Prichard, Ralph D 1.25 Hedlund, $3.00. MONEY DUE PERSONALS SlU HALLS NOTICE! �Page Sixieen rJT- THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, January 31, 1947 UNmmANS... 6^ SIO ••'•'•' '•!i •• • f-..; •->.' CMONin M€AN$... tye -A^L MA1imM5- TRAtS^VSPARTTAgATr HA^ /v^j^ COSTA � 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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TUGBOATMEN OKAY NEW PACK; WIN WAGE HIKE MM&P COUNCIL VOTES TO JOIN WITH INTERNATIONAL GROUP MARITIME COMMISSION BUYS 70 LORAN SETS AS SAFETY MEASURE PAN-ATLANTIC PLANS NEW RUN TO MIAMI DEATH IN THE DEPTHS SIU CORECTS DECK HAZARD ON SPAN SPLICE NO CHANGES AT NEPONSIT; CONDITIONS, EXCUSES REMAIN ANTI-CLOSED SHOP AMENDMENT INTRODUCED IN NEW YORK STATE MEBA REJECTS BID TO AFFILIATE WITH THE CMU RUMORS BUSIER THAN SHIPPING IN (C)OLD cHI GREAT LAKES ARE NEXT ON SEAFARERS ORGANIZING PROGRAM NEW CREW AND NEW DEAL ON SPAN SPLICE BUCKO SKIPPER AND MATE RUIN POOR OLD BELLE EVEN THE MONKEYS (PASSENGERS NOT CREW) COULDN'T SEE 'OVERSIGHT ELMER' AS SKIPPER AFL RADIO OFFICERS UNION SIGNS NEW CONTRACTS WITH 45 COMPANIES MODERNIZATION OF BOSTON IS OFF AS GOVERNOR CUTS APPROPRIATION FIGHT WITHIN THE NMU EXPLODES ADVERTISED MYTH OF CMU UNITY GOVT AND NMU OFFICIALS ALWAYS HAVE SIDED AGAINST THE SEAMEN UNION'S RESPONSIBILITY IS PART OF EVERY CONTRACT SIU SIGNS SHORT NOTE TO CREW OF LATROBE: ALL IS WHALE THAT ENDS WHALE UNION MATE POINTS THEONLY WAY TO ATTAIN REAL MARITIME UNITY NEW WAGE AND OVERTIME RATES ON MORAN ISTHMIAN MEN CONVENE IN SIU STYLE CREW MAN CHRONICLES JOSEPH HEWES' TRIP HOT ISSUE SETTLED WITH IRON HAND JUST LIKE THE MOVING PICTURES, JIMMY HAS ADVENTURES ALL OVER SEATRAIN ANNOUNCES RESUMPTION OF GULF, NEW YORK SCHEDULE Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/31/1947 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1947 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/4833ad1b86a410114de6e3f981a9e8c4.PDF b20e7f34a5a8e080a8c32844a5eddbc2 PDF Text Text SEAFAIUEItS*LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN gp THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UMION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • • Supreme Court Voids Bull Ban •? : ,*i Story On Page 3 NMU 'Objects' In Last Stand On Robin Loss Story On Page 2 i#_x— MM# Seeking election to membership-elected quarterly VWlfflf • financial committee in NY, Seafarer Pablo Mendez, chief cook (right), holds hand aloft while dispatcher Scotty Aubusson (left) serves as one of the tally clerks. Mendez lost out in the spir­ ited bidding for committee jobs. Six others were named for the regular quarterly audit'of Union finances. tr--. 11 li-'- I H I- ji;-' " X.- ^ . .'r •; V ^ ,'r n 'AA. --v, i �Face Twe SEAFARERS Gov't Proposes Rule Over Union Funds^ Voting I: LI tOC teuurr Larsen Uncle Visits Center tL lUt 511/ Sefftes Robin tine or Claims Seafarers on Robin Line ships wHl share the proceeds of some 260 hours of disputed overtime col­ lected -by SIU patrolmen this week, marking the return of SIU repre­ sentation in the fleet. The overtime, some of it dating back to the last summer when Moore-McCormack began operat­ ing the ships under National Mari­ time Union contract, covered beefs over mates doing unlicensed work on deck and various other working rule infractions. It amounts to roughly $600 in cash payments. Although the eight ships involved were covered by the NMU con­ tract, the Seafarers had never got­ ten the overtime. Seven of the ships have since voted for a re­ newal of SIU representation. The National Labor Relations Board has certified SlU bargaining rights on four df them. Certifica­ tion has been held up on three others by NMU "objections." WASHINGTON—President Eisenhower's two-part labor program was formally disclosed last week when he called for restraint in new union wage demands coupled with strict Government controls on internal union affairs and organiz­ turnod down by the NLRB and to authorize pre-hiring union shop ing activities. The President usech-his annua] agreements in the construction Economic Report to Congress to industry. Observers expect thase provi­ saddle the labor movement, .in fidvance, with the blame for any sions would have little difficulty worsening of the current business 'but 4hat because of Congress' recession. Three days later, in a larger concern with defense mat­ message on labor law, he urged a ters, action may not be forthcom­ scries of measures which, AFL- ing. However, although the Ad­ CIO President George Meany ministration program does not in­ declared, might lead to "licensing clude any so-called national "right to work" law, other lawmakers who of trade unions." . Most of the labor law proposals have introduced even tougher bills Touring SlU medical center in Brooklyn, Arvld Wesfgerd (loft), were previewed at the AFL-CIO may not hold back. undo of Seafarer Pete Larsen foe whom the clinic was namoa, New Agency Urged convention last month by Labor The remainder of. the Eisen­ Secretary James P. Mitchell. The reeds inscription on memorial plaque for Larsen in the lobby. convention subsequently vowed to hower program calls for sweeping Looking on is Dr. Joseph Logue, medical director. "resist to the uttermost any and powers for a new Commissioner of every proposal which, under the Labor Reports with authority over guise of seeking to protect work­ union financial and balloting re­ ers from corruption and or im­ ports and management reports on proper activities, seeks instead to financial dealings with unions. destroy honest, decent American Penalties such as the loss of union trade unions." bargaining rights, a ban on the Addressing the convention, use of NLRB services and Federal SlUNA President Paul Hall prob- tax exemptions could be Invoked. a])ly expressed the sentiment of New restrictions would also be most of the delegates when he put on union picketing rights and The National Maritime Union has pulled out a grab bag of delayipg tactics in last-ditch declared: "We don't need any more organizational drives and force legislation. If anything, we have workers to handle "hot cargo" in efforts to salvage its raid on the Robin Line. NMU charges of "intimidation" were filed with too much iegislation now." The strikes and other beefs. the National Labor Relations Board in an attempt to prevent certification of the last Robin ov erwhelming view was that where Line ships won by the SIU. there was wrongdoing, proper enAs reported in thq last SEA­ fojcement of existing laws could handle it in all cases.' FARERS LOG, the "intimidaHowever, some • sections of the tion",charges were tipped off dur­ President's labor message already ing the voting on the Robin Hood have labor support, particularly when the seven -NMU crewmemone calling for detailed annual hers aboard were instructed by reports by all types of welfare and the NMU to refuse to vote on % pension plans, whether adminis­ Faced with repeated demands from NMU members asking "why can't we get the the ground that they were being tered by employers, by unions, or same benefits they have in the SIU?" NMU President Joseph Curran has replied witji the "intimidated." Another purpose for Jointly by both. This bill has long usual smear on the SIU—his standard approach in sUch situations. In discussions at the the -NMU tactic on the Hood was had labor endorsement, but con­ last NMU convention in .Oc-^ to avoid, repetition of ffie embar­ ^^^ tinues to be fought by manage­ rassment the NMU suffered on the tober, verbatim copies , of Seafarers receive benefits for as defeat the NMU suffered in its raid Robin Trent where two NMU mem­ ment interests which control the which recently were obtained long as they are laid up at the on the Robin Line. Name-calling bers voted for the SIU. majority of these plans. by the LOG, Curran again demons standard weekly rate. In some in­ and misrepresentation, in the Cur­ SIU headquarters ridiculed the T-H Amendments Other less objectionable parts strated his capacity for mud-sling­ stances, such benefits have been ran scheme of things, are substi­ "intimidation" charges, pointing to cf the program call for amending ing and misrepresentations of the paid for the past eight years since tutes for doing an effective Job of them as further evidence of NMU trade union representation. Taft-Hartley to allow "fired" eco­ facts when pinned down on an the Plan began, without let-up. President Joseph Curran's irre­ nomic strikers instead of strike­ issue. sponsible behavior in efforts to NMU 'Studies' Problem breakers only to vote in NLRB The discussion in this instance cover up the serious defeat he had. Curran's answer to these de­ I "CBAIRMAH CURRAHt ...i elections; to end the "no man's dealt with the admitted superiority suffered in launching his raid on hmv* definite lofpinBitmands was to declare that the Seafarers' Jobs. land" in jiu-isdiction so that state of the SIU Welfare Plan's hospital ion fron hospitels that labor boards can handle cases benefits under which hospitalized NMU was "studying" the question NMU Pressure sono neabera of the SIU and to complain about the pres­ If anything, headquarters held, in there never get any sures brought by NMU members knbney. And other neilbers the record of the Robin Line beef for benefits equivalent to the SIU. 'get wre than they are as detailed in the January 17 SEA­ "CRklRK&g CDRRAHt ... "If you go around the country," supposed to get* Whether] FARERS LOG indicates thd lengthi X want to aake It quite he asserted, ' "you will find that that is true or not. is clear that we have not to which Curran went to pressure somthing else. .Bdt we there are no plans, either insurance fallen down on this Job* Seafarers into either switching are not trying to build companies, or others, that are able that we are working on' over to the NMU or getting off the a plan to eompete with to handle this long-term illness it. But it takea tine. ships. \ SIU'or anyone elss...^** We have letters fron question without breaking the plan With seven of the,eight Robin Manhattan Beach condemn­ down . . ." No plan, of course, ex­ -^ Line ships having voted for the ing the hell out of us cept the SlU's, which operates on Curran smear tactic is shown all the time. There are SIU and an over-all SIU majority, this very basis and maintains sound a few patients in Man­ in. above excerpt where he BOSTON — After the previous in the fleet of 190 t6 62, the Union finabcing at the same time. hattan Beach that have period's sharp shipping slump, job says he has "definite informa­ is waiting for certification, action been there the biggest Curran was bitter , about mem­ opportunities picked up consider­ by thq, NLRB. Four ships, the tion" but in next breath admits part of.their life, and bers' gripes. "Instead of giving us ably in this port, which is welcome Robin Kirk, Robin Gray, Robin they are going to sta^ he is unconcerned about the help," he moaned, "they will send news to all hands. there. Dnfortuqately* Locksley and Robin Sherwood, truth of the charge. us a letter saying 'You are a phony they have what is known Port Agent James Sheehan re­ have already been certified to the as a lengthy Illness. minded all hands that up-to-date outfit' . . . 'The SIU gives them SIU. The Robin Mowbray has been And if you go around the that; why don't our Plan give it to copies of the Union's Welfare Plan certified to the NMU. It was on country, you will find . benefits and requirements were them?' ..." this ship that 11 Seafarers were that there are no plans, Jan. 31, 1958 Vol. XX, No. 3 fired and replaced through the available in the hall. He urged either insurance compan­ 'Definite' Indqfinitrinfo all Seafarers to take a copy home ies. or others, that are NMU hall, which together with Able to handle this long To answer these upanswerable to' the family so toat wives, chil­ men leaving the ship for illness tern Illness question complaints, Curran resorted to his dren and dependent parents would and other reasons threw the ves­ without breaking the usual smear tactic charging, "We know what they are entitled to and. sel to the NMU. plan down. And we^ven't PAUI HAUW Seerttary-Trtosuntz have, definite information from hos­ what the procedures are in case of been able to-find a Remaining, to be acted on by pitals that some members of 'the HKEBCBX SBAND, Editor. BEBNARD SEA- the NLRB are the Robin Hood, an emergency. solution...." t(AH. Art Editor. {IEBUAH ABIHUB, IBWIH SIU in there never get any money. SFIVACK, Paying off and signing on were AI. MASKIN, JOHN BBAZIL. Staff' Robin Trent and Robin GoodfelAnd other members get more than Wntert. Biu MOODY. Ctttf -Area Repra- low. six Cities Service tankers, the Fort (•ntatiur they are supposed to get. Whether Hoskins, Council Grove, Bradford Curran declares "no plans" Still pending is an NMU court Island, Wipter Hill, Goverament that is true or not, is something Publlihad bIwMkly at tha haadquartars action seeking to upset tl^e re­ handle long-term illness bene­ of tha Saafarart Intarnatlonal Union, At­ sults of the secret ballot voting and Camp and Bents Fort, as well as else-.". lantic a Cult District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth fit, without going broke.^ But the Pan Oceanic Transporter Avanua Brooklyn 33, NY. Tol. HYaelnth the desires of. the crewmembers This use of the smear, the truth t-4t0e. SIU Welfare Plan does handle Enterod as second class mattar (Penn. Nav.). In-transit ships were or falsity of which Cqrran-dismiss­ at tha Post Offico in Brooklyn, NY, undor on the Robin Line ships. The NMU it, and at last report had the Robin Hood (Robin); Steel 1W Act of Aus. 34, 1f12. es as unimportant, is out of the has asked the courts to rule out Executive and Steel Rover (Isth­ $6,200,00d in liquid reserves 13* same book as his smear of the SIU the certifications. Decision -hqs mian) and the Yaka (Watermian). plus property assets. •i-**. been reserved. following tbejjeriiqi|»brg«niKatioQal NMU Filing'Objecfions' To Cover Up Robin Loss NMU's Hospital Benefits Inferier -Se Curran Throws Mud At SIU Get Welfare Benefit Copies^ Boston Urges SEAFARERS LOG �jrdiaary SI, ISSt SBAFAKERS LOG raff* TBiwt High Court Affirms SIU Right To Strike Against Bull Line Teamster Local 807 officials John Strong, president (I), and Tom Hickey, secretary-treasurer (r), chat with SlU Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall before instgllation ceremonies. Hall Installs Leadership Of NY MTfront Teamsters A solid demonstration of the long-standing friendly rela­ tionship between the SIU and New York waterfront team­ sters was emphasized last week when SIU Secretary-Treas­ urer Paul Hall installed offi--* cers of the 10,000-member leadership of John Strong, Local Truck Ptriyiws Local 807, IBT. 807 president, and Tom Hickey, Hall said lie was "privileged to have the opportunity to install men who I consider to be as solid a group of trade unionists as exists anywhere in. the United States." He added that the Local 807 ad­ ministration has a weli-Justiiied reputation as square-dealing, de­ cent union men who have made an "outstanding contribution to the well-being of the Local 807 mem­ bership and have demonstrated their responsibiiity to the members and the community at all times." He paid particular tribute to the Dedicate Lundeberg Memorial SAN FRANCISCO — A large crowd of SIU Pacific District mem­ bership as well 'as representatives of the West Coast maritime indus­ try gathered in front of the Sailors Union headquarters on Tuesday afternoon, January 28, for the ded­ ication of the Harry Lundeberg statue. The ceremonies took place on the first anniversary of Lundeberg's death. The statue was commissioned by the Sailors Union membership. It has been placed on the Harrison side of the building opposite the statue of Andrew Furuseth. The, Furuseth statue had previ­ ously been located at the Folsom Street site of the founding meeting of the first seamen's union in the United States. It was moved to the front of the SUP headquarters after a road construction project was charted through the area. C. J. Haggerty, secretary-treas­ urer of the California State Feder­ ation of Labor, was the main speak­ er at the dedication ceremonies. Other speakers included Morris Weisberger, SUP secretary-treas­ urer; Harry O'Reilly, executivesecretary, Maritime Trades Depart­ ment; Sam Bennett, president, Ma­ rine Firemen's Union; Ed Turner, secretary-treasurer, MC&S, and Mrs. Ida Lundeberg, widow of the late SUP secretary-treasurgr. Monsignor Matthew Connelly, Catholic port chaplain, gave the invocation. Fall- details will be carried in the next issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. " Local 807 secretary-treasurer, and added that they had stood side by side with the SIU in numerous wa­ terfront beefs. Hickey, a former vice-president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, had been highly praised by members of the McClellan Committee for his straightforward testimony in the course of their in­ quiry into Teamster affairs. ""Hickey was an unsuccessful can­ didate against James R. Hoffa for the international presidency of the Teamsters last October in Miami. He subsequently lost his bid for reelection as an IBT vice-president when the Hoifa forces swept all posts. The AFL-CIO expelled the international union on corruption charges In December. Seafarers have long been famil­ iar with Local 807, whose members do most of the pierslde hauling in New York harbor. In addition, the local has held some of its regular membership meetings at SIU head­ quarters and its officials have spok­ en at SIU membership meetings. Last week's affair at another Brooklyn hall covered the installa­ tion of local officers for a threeyear term. In his capacity-as in­ stalling officer. Hall was introduced to the Local 807 membership as "a good friend and unionist." A far-reaching decision upholding the SIU's peaceful picketing of the Bull Line was issued Monday by the Supreme Court in Washington. Barring further legal complications, by ^ext week the SIU will be free to resume its strike against the Bull Line at any time. upheld this view in refusing Bull Line under the. wage reopen­ The high court's action, Court the company's plea for further re­ ing clause of the SIU freight agreement. An impasse arose over in effect, affirmed a Circuit view of the case. Union's demands for parity Stiil pending in the state courts Court of Appeals decision is an action by Bull Line seeking the with the West Coast unions on two months ago that a a permanent anti-strike injunction overtime and penalty pay rates, an across-the-board 20 percent District Court injunction against the three unions. This mat­ plus wage increase, all retroactive to issued October 1 "must be set aside," Implementation of the Circuit Court ruling was held up when the company was granted a limited stay by Suprgme Court Justice Jchn M. Harlan.' SIU officials and attorneys hailed thfs week's decision by the nation's highest court as being in full sup­ port of peaceful union picketing. It was regarded as a complete vindi­ cation of the SIU's position since the BuU Line strike began. Strike action against the com­ pany began last August 19 when Seafarers struck the Bull Line ter­ minal in Brooklyn iff- a wage re­ opening beef. The Masters, Mates and Pilots and the Marine Engi­ neers Beneficial Association struck the company in separate wage dis­ putes two days later. Monday's action by the Supreme Court frees air three AFL-CIO unions to picket at any time after various legal technicalities are disposed of. SIU picketing was originally halted by an injunction granted by District Court Judge Walter Bruchhausen. When the mates and engi­ neers were subsequently barred from picketing also, coiflpany oper­ ations resumed at the end of Octo­ ber. The Circuit Court reversed the lower court order on the union's appeal. "No one controverts that this is a peaceful strike," the appeal judges pointed out. The Supreme ter had been postponed in New York State Supreme Court pend­ ing the disposition of the Federal case. The company lost its bid for a temporary state injunction in September, when Ibe state court also refused to ban peaceful picket­ ing. The strike was called by the SIU with full membership authorization after weeks of negotiations with July 1, 1957. Separate disputes between Bull and the mates and engineers arose under the annual wage review pro­ visions of the MM&P and MEBA contracts with the company. They had been seeking a six percent mcrease plus additional compensa­ tion for the deck and engine offi­ cers. PHS Budget Breakdown Shows Slight Fund Drop WASHINGTON—^Further details as to < this year's Public Health Service hospital budget have been obtained from the headquarters of the Division of Hospitals here. A breakdown of the figures shows that there has been a slight decrease in Officials of the Division of Hos­ the funds alloted for actual pitals have assured the SIU that hospital care and in various other the decrease, being a neglible por­ tion of the entire appropriation, areas. Of the $44,309,000 in direct ob­ would not affect any services. ligations provided for USPHS hos­ The remaining portion of the pital services, $31,408,000 is ear­ budget figure would go for such marked for actual in-patient hospi­ subsidiary functions as nurse tal care, a decrease of $135,500. training programs which would get Another $4,700,000 would go for $3 million; Coast Guard care, about out-patient clinics which is a de­ $1V4 million; $1 million in pay­ crease of $82,000 from the previous ments to Hawaii; $114 million for year. Actually then, the overall the operation of health units, the program of medical care has been development and coordination of decreased by $217,500. nursing resources and administra­ tion expenses, and more than $1.8 million for dependents' medical care. Although the budget shows a decrease over the previous year's estimate, it represents an increase of more than $4.5 million over the 1956-1957 appropriation for direct NEW YORK—Crewing of five laid-up ships gave this port obligations. The biggest increases over the 1956-1957 budget were In a welcome lift during the past two weeks. Three Bull Line the appropriations for actual in­ ships, the KalluYn, Beatrice and Edith, took full crews along patient hospital care and nurse training grants. with.the Jean Lafitte (Waterman) and the Shinnecock Bay ship why they were unable to swallow up Robin Line after prom­ (Veritas). Three more ships ising to do so. now in idle status, the Carolyn Ships paying off were the Alcoa (Bull), Armonk (New Jersey Ind.) Pegasus, Alcoa Pilgrim, Alcoa SIU membership meet­ and Ocean Ulla (Ocean Trans.) are Roamer and Alcoa Ranger (Alcoa); ings are held regularly also expected to call for crews Azalea City, Andrew Jackson every two weeks on Wed­ shortly. (Waterman); Maxton (Pan Atlantic); SEATTLE—^Although there were All told. Assistant Secretary- Cities Service Baltimore (twice). a number nesday nights/at 7 PM in Treasurer of vessels In port during Bill Hall reported that all SIU port's. All Sea­ the headquarters port paid off 22 Royal Oak (Cities Service); Steel the past period, there was only a Admiral, Steel Executive, Steel small changeover in jobs. Most of farers are expected to ships, signed ten on foreign arti­ Rover and Steel Artisan (Isthmian); the openings were in the deck de­ attend; tho^ who wish to cles and had 27 ships in transit. Frances, Elizabeth (Bull); Robin partment where Class A men took All beefs on these ships were be excused should request settled at the point of production Sherwood, Robin Trent and Robin all the berths. Hood (Robin); Seatrain Savannah There were five vessels, the permission by telegram with a particularly noteworthy and Seatrain New Jersey (Seatrain) Rebecca. Natalie (Intercontinental); (be sure to include reg­ item being $2,500 in disputed and Sandcaptain (Construction Ag­ Pacific Cloud (Pegor); Iberville aboard the Sandcaptain. gregates). (Pan Atlantic) and Kyska (Water­ istration number). The overtime That the extra jack was welcomed Sign-ons besides the five laid- man) paying off during the last two next SIU meetings will be: by crewmembers goes without say­ up ships previously mentioned weeks. Only one ship, the Pacifio ing. were the Mankato Victory (Victory Cloud, signed on. February 5 Headquarters is still waiting for Carriers): the Robin Hood, the In-transit were the Topa-Topa, formal certification on the three four Isthmian ships and the Royal LaSalle, Maiden Creek (Waterman) February 19 other Robin Line ships won by Oak. In-transits included the usual and the Kenmar and the Pennmar March S . . the SIU. Hall reported that NMU load of Seatrains plus a heavy (Calmar). All were reported in officials are having their hands! batch of Waterman and fan At­ top shape with only a few minpr March 19 full' explaining to -their .member-1 lantic vessels. beefs. SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS Crewing Of Lay-Ups Boosts NY Shipping A' Men Get Seattle Jobs •>) 'ii �Face FOOT Boston Shipping Gets OK On Tideland Oil Charter WASHINGTON—An SIU deep-sea shipping company is branching out to service offshore oil and gas wells in the Gulf of Mexico with two ships chartered from the Government. The Federal Maritime Board last week authorized Boston posed operation would be in "the Shipping Corp. to charter two public interest both to the Ameri­ K3 type vessels for the new opera­ tion. The board, over-ruled one of Its own examiners in making the finding. The examiner had previ­ ously turned down the company's charter application. Boston Shipping already oper­ ates two Libei^ ships in world­ wide tramp^service. The FMB order will enable it to add two of the ahallow-draft N3s to its SIUmanned fleet SIU Has Foothold The SIU already has a substan­ tial foothold In the growing Gulf offshore oil industry through a continuing organizing drive by its Harbor & Inland Waterways Divi­ sion. The SIU-HIWD won the first union contract for marine em­ ployees in the Gulf offshore oil field when !t signed up Phillips Petroleum a year ago. A number of other companies in allied fields have come under SIU-HIWD con­ tract since then. Plans of Boston Shipping call for the use of the N3s as floating worksliips and crews' quarters separate from the actual drilling rigs. The ships would carry neither com­ mercial cargo nor passengers. The FMB ruling said the pro- Bait Sees Rise Ahead In Shipping BALTIMORE—Shipping in this port during the past period con­ tinued to be on the slow side. But next period should be better as the Losmar (Calmar) and the Charles Dunaif (Colonial) are ex­ pected to take on crews either this week or early next week. Port Agent Earl Sheppard briefed- the membership on the new system for handling union business in the.hall. All the Union services will continue to be han­ dled at the counter with the excep­ tion of mail and the shipping Shipping will be handled from the stage while the mail will be serv­ iced through the baggage room. Telegrams and letters with valu­ able contents will be kept in the safe as has been the practice in the past. Greater Flexibility The new system will add greater flexibility in servicing and will speed up the administration of the union's various functions. •. Paying off during the past period were the Ocean Eva (Ocean Clip­ pers); Emilia, Evelyn, Jean (Bull); Marore, Venore, Chilore, Oremar, Cubore (Ore); Young America, City of Alma (Waterman) and the Massmar (Calmar). Signing on during the two-week period were the Bethcoaster, Massmar (Calmar); Venore, Chilore, Marore, Oremar (Ore); Young America and the City of Alma (Waterman). In-transits were the Alcoa Eoamer, Alcoa Ranger, Alcoa Puri­ tan' (Alcoa); Morning Light, Wild Ranger (Waterman); Cubore, Feltore, Baltore, (Ore); Steel Admiral, Steel Maker, Steel ' IL'^ecutivs (Isthmian); Robin Sherwood (Rob- can merchant marine and to our economy in general." The ships will require some conversion work in the shipyard before going into a service which, the board said, will assure that "our offshore oil and gas resources wiU be more efficiently exploited." Seafarers In Aetion The Del Sol (Mississippi) was the latest ship to install the SIU's "to order" feeding system which has been gradually extended to numerous ships in tiie Union's con­ tracted fleets. A good deal of the credit goes to the chief steward, W. H. "Bed" Simmons, who has been working " hard to make a go of the system and according to the crew's re­ ports has been con scientious about canvassing everybody's opin­ ions and sugges­ tions. Also get­ ting a hand is Jose Leston, ship's baker, who has been turning out some fine prod­ ucts—^new system or old. 4" 4 4 4 Another chief steward, Dick Grant, has gotten more than one mention in this corner and the latest comes from the Steel Artisan crew for his accomodation to their needs even where the job did not call for it. They gave him a vote of thanks for various services per­ form^ which were outside of his regular duties. 4 Ship's delegate C. Baiiley of the Cities Service Miami rated a men­ tion when he stepped down from the job recently. Crewmembers cited, him for handling his chores smoothly and efficiently. Notify Union On LOG Mail As Seafarers know, copies of each issue of the SEAFARERS LOG are mailed every two weeks to all SIU ships as weli as to numerous clubs, bars and other overseas spots where Sea­ farers congregate ashore. The procedure for mailing the LOG involves calling all SIU steam­ ship companies for the itiner­ aries of their ships. On the basis of the information sup­ plied by the ship operator, three copies of the LOG, the head­ quarters report and minutes forms are then airmailed to the company agent in the next port of call. Similarly, the seamen's clubs get various quantities of LOGs at every maiiing. The LOG is sent to any club when a Sea­ farer so requests it by notifying the LOG office that Seafarers congregate there. As aiways the Union would like to hear promptly from SIU ships whenever the LOG and ship's mail is not delivered so ^that the Union can maintain a day-to-day check on the accu­ racy ta its mailing lists. Repair lists.are on important port of the SIU diip safety program but.the mere act off filling one ouF doesn't remedy any defects. It's the follow-through that counts. Once requests for repairs and ports hove been duly noted and filed, the job first begiiM. It's not enough fust to file a copy with the diipper or the Union hdl and hope for the best. A copy also has to be left for your Union brothers nnd shipmates to Inform them of danger spots. . in its turn, the Union can't act to protect the crew's interests if it's not faifoiimed emy enough of the ship's needs. For your own protection, make sure they're properly filed at Jeasf 72 hours before anhrcrf. i An SIU Ship is a Safe Ship] vj �Jamarr SI. 19B8 SEAFARERS Par* Fir* LOC All ACS Coal Carriers c> Idle; Two More Recalled 1 WASHINGTON—^With two more of its ships back in the boneyard and its coal-carry­ ing operations completely inactive at the moment, American Coal Shipping came under re­ newed attack from tramp shipowners last week. The tramps, who were opposed to the company's formation in m the^first instance, have kept up a boats in the coal trade while char­ tered in another trade a similartering the Coal Miner to carry type vessel which they own in steady drumfire in recent farm surplus "at a rate well below direct competition with another Dating back to Washington's time, famed Montauk Light is men­ aced by the sea, with steady erosion of the cliff on which it rests. Th» sea is now barely 100 mt from the lookout tower in front of the lighthouse itself. Sea Menaces Montauk Light A landmark for sea and air travelers sinpe 1797, the famed lighthouse Montauk Point, Long Island, may blink no more if the tides and storms have their way. The ocean is almost 200 feet-t closer to the, base of the 90- first three built by the Federal foot stone tower since Presi­ Government and has a 200,000 dent Washington authorized its construction in 1795, and barely more than fOD feet from a lookout tower in front of the lighthouse Itself. A storm in 1944 washed away 12 feet of the cliff on.which the light Is located at'a single clip. Montauk Light is one of the candlepower light that flashes every ten second, plus a radio bea-con, dis'ance-finding station and diaphragm horn. -Foghorns orig­ inally spotted at the foot "of the cliff were long ago moved back closer to the tower when their vi­ brations. caused the cliff to cnunble. • weeks, charging that the company was operating in violation of its charter .contract. It called on the Maritime Administration to cancel all of the remaining bareboat char­ ters. The two ships that went bagjc into Government lay-up were the Cc«imir Pulaski and the Walter Hines Page. They were recalled as part of the Federal Maritime Board's monthly review of out­ standing charters. Previously the Cleveland Abbe had been returned to the lay-up fleet. Next in litie for recall are the three- remaining Government charters — the Martha Berry, Harry Glucksmap and Thomas Paine. The Paine, which was the last ship with a coal cargo, arrived in Norfolk this week and -went on the idle list. In Grain Trade That leaves the company oper­ ating with the Coal Miner, which has been carrying grain on recent voyages. The grain operation was the target of a bid by Tak Shipping Corp., a tramp operator, for the immediate lay-up of the remaining Government charters. In its charges against ACS, Tak raised "the following points: ^ That as far as is known, the com­ pany has not submitted plans for the construction of an Americanflag coal fleet, as its charter re­ quired. That the company was evading a Maritime Administration require­ ment that chartered ships should not carry Government-aid car-goes in competition with privatelyowned ves.sels. The evasion, Tak said, consisted of keeping the bare­ that fixed as reasonable by NSA." privately-owned vessel. Obviously such action clearly indicates that Deprive Other Operators the vessel is not required in the "We are informed," the commu­ normal coal trade of that company nication read, "that within the past . . . the Board has previously held few days this vessel has been char­ that bareboat charterers should not tered to carry a cargo of Govern­ be permitted to take their owned ment-financed grain to Yugoslavia. ships off their normal trade and This fixture was at a rate of $14.75 substitute bareboated Government as compared to the NSA rate of ships." Tak asked the Maritime Adminis­ $19.68 . . . Such action . . . directly resulted in depriving an American- tration to require the company to lay-up its Government-owned ves­ flag Liberty of the business . . . . . . '"They have contended that sels at its own expense as long as Government bareboat vessels are, its privately-owned ship is not in required to carry coal to Europe. the coal trade and to cancel the At the same time, they have char­ charters on 15 days' notice. US Ships In Line For New foreign Aid Cargoes WASHINGTON—More cargoes are in. sight for hardpressed US merchant ships as agreements are in the works for about $224 million worth of surplus farm product ship­ ments and other items to Po--*^ ^ land, Yiigoslavia and Spain. ucts, while the remaining $60 mil­ Approximately $95' million lion would consist exclusively of worth will go in the form of aid to Poland, approximating a;:iion taken by the US last year. At that time the US loaned Poland $30 million and shipped another $65 million of surplus farm products. It is ekpected that the same ar­ rangement will be followed this year, with wheat and cotton the biggest items. Food Products Spain is supposed to be in line for some $69 million in food prod­ farm surpluses to Yugoslavia, mak­ ing for many more shiploads to be canied under the terms of the "50-50" law. There have been reports that the Soviet Union has been putting the squeeze on the Poles for accepting American aid. The Russians are un­ doubtedly unhappy about the antlSoyiet talk in Poland that has been reported in the American press, and about the Poles' friendliness to the West. THREE PHASES OF HERMAN COOPER 1. Cooper And The ISMU 2. Cooper And The Bakers On November 8, 1957, the SEAFARERS LOG re­ ported on privileges enjoyed by Herman E. Cooper iii his role as attorney for the National Maritime Union. The LOG noted Mr. Cooper was free to par­ ticipate in union affairs as if he was a member and cited the' fact that he had electioneered for NMU President Joseph Curran. The July 5, 1956, NMU "Pilot" was quotejd to show that he had defended Curran's policies in" an address to a crew meeting aboard the SS United States. The story was headed "Cooper Tells^ 'Big U' Curran Action Saved NMU Hiring Hall." ^ The Curran action was the key issue of the NMU election then going on. Under the heading "Herman Cooper and 'Lidford Law' " the January 3, 1958, SEAFARERS LOG reported in some detail on Mr. Cooper's experience as a witness before the Senate investigating committee known popu­ larly as the McClellan Committee. The article reported Mr. Cqoper had been questioned in two areas in con­ nection with the affairs of the Bakers & Confectioners International Union, for which he was general counsel and which has "since been expelled by the AFL-CIO. One area of questioning had to do with why Mr. Cooper had drafted a guilty verdict against Curtis Sims, former secretary-treasurer of the Bakers Union, before Sims had even-been tried on~ charges brought by James Cross, union president. Sims bad originally accused Cross of using union funds for personal purposes and accepting loans from. union-contracted bakery firms during contract negotiations. It was on Cross' counter­ charges that Mr. Cooper drafted his "guilty" finding before the trial. The committee established that he had drafted no finding one way or another against Cross. He was also Questioned relative to the disposition of $8,000 in cash he had received as part of a $24,000 legal fee from the Bakers, part of which was for legal expenses personally incurred by Cross in success­ fully defending himself against assault charges before a California grand jury. In the course of the hearings Senator Ervin (Dem.NC) compared Mr. Cooper's handling of the Sim's mat­ ter to "Lidford Law" in which "in the morn they hang and draw and sit in judgment after." Senator Ervin asked, "In other words, you draw up ... a verdict of guilty befor* the indictment is even presented ..." To which Mr. Cooper replied;... "This is customary practice in courts ... There is nothing, un­ usual about that, Senator." Ervin countered, "Having spent a large Twrt of my life in courts, I have nevei; yet heard of drawing up a verdict . . . before the charges are preferred against whom the verdict is to be rendered .. ' The LOG noted Mr. Cooper was attacked by the opposition for "ruling" the NMU. Rule or not, the LOG observed, Mr. Cooper was one of three regular col­ umnists in the NMU "Pilot" along with Curran and Hoyt Haddock, Washington representative. Mr. Cooper's column had appeared for over Ave years and in every issue, discussed some phase of seamen's lawsuits under the Jones Act. The LOG noted that seamen and their families might be interested in expert legal opinion on other rules and regulations, but were subjected to a steady Jones Act diet in which Mr. Cooper's facility in this field of admiralty law was on display. It was also pointed out that Mr. Cooper had a special space set aside in the "Pilot" for conuiiuiticating with NMU members directly. The area appeared under the heading "See Your Lawyer." Other lawyers who had business with NMU members had their riotices dis­ persed in light face type among a variety of communi­ cations, and usually did not have street addresses or telephone numbers listed. • .^ These privileges, the LOG said, were "very rare or non-existent In other unions" and "apparently derive frora Cooperis position-oMnfluence in the NMU."- - - 3, Cooper's * Resolve* To Stay Clear Of NMU Policy Mr. Cooper's testimony took place in July, 1957. At the October NMU convention, NMU President Joseph Curran referred in detail to the AFL-CIO Ethical * Practices Code and Mr. Cooper's services to the NMU. Curran expressed indignation that the AFL-CIO might be "letting the Ethical Practices machinery become involved in strictly fractional disputes within unions, which 'would be a sad perversion of the purposes for which these codes were set up." The only ethical practices matter before the AFLCIO which could be called a ''fractional dispute" in­ volved the Bakers, in that the case arose as the result of the dispute between the Sims and Cross factions. Subsequently, the Curran report took up Mr. Cooper and after detailing the activities of, the firm, wound up with this conclusion: "It assists the attorneys, too, in their resolve to stay clear of Union policy and pro­ gram, for which your officers are solely responsible." The text of the Curran report on Mr. Cooper wound up, word for word, as Resolution No. 10, with the addition of two paragraphs, the last one which said, ". . . we the delegates of this Convention express our appreciation for your continued policy of giving legal advice and assistance and leaving union policy and pro­ gram to our officers and members." Why was it deemed necessary to express this thought once in Cui-ran's report and twice more in a formal resolution? Perhaps the two columns on the left indi­ cate the reasons. Or perhaps, the impending AFL-CIO convention, with its scheduled ousters of a number of unions, including the Bakeis, was a factor in the deci­ sion to spell out Mr. Cooper's "resolve" to stay clear of union policy. , > M 'it -11 ril �Pve Six SEAFARERS Jaanary 31, 193S LOG President Madison Pays A Call C[./- ' ilASTAR (Trifen), Oef. ST—Chair­ man, J. yVardi Saeratary, 4A. Susawan. Naw dalesata electad. New wadilns maehlna put alraard in NO. Discuaaton on new mattresMa, ordered aoma time ago. not aecured yat. Hdqtra. to ba notified of aame. Nov. as—Chairman, J. Ward; Sacrafary, M. Bugawan. Domeitic tank# to ba cleaned. Hdqtra. to contact com­ pany about new mattreaaea ordered but not delivered. Vote of thanka to ateward dept. for Job weU done. Crew urged to take better care of washing machine, turn off after using. Need more items in slop cheat, and working gear on board. man to be notified. Beef about reUefa. meal time serving, etc. SI donation for ship's fund to be turned over to each delegate. ALCOA RANOBR (Alcoa), Das f— Chairman, T. Nawrockl; Secretary. P. WItthaus. Some complaints regarding food. To ask Welfare Flan to delete one day sea time, in last 90 days to coUect death benefits. Discussion on menus and food. Steward & cooks agreed to improve aame to crew's aatljfaction. ALCOA PLANTER (Alcoa), Dee. IS —Chairman, P. Matovlch; Secretary, R. Bdmond. Some disputed ot. One man hospitalized for injury—^no time for replacement. Saloon messman hos­ pitalized. Present method of Job.caUs to remain. Suggestion concerning health card program issued by SIU tobe clarified. ^ NATIONAL LIBERTY (American Waterways), Dec. 7—Chairman, P. Loleas; Secretary, M. Duco. One man missed ship in Bait. New delegate and reporter elected. Vote of thanka to ateward depL for fine work. Put but- LOSMAR (Calmer), Nov. 35—Chali^ man, J. Markhamt Secretary, R; Ramsperger. New delegate elected. Vote of thanks to men participating in American coal beef.' Ship ta be sprayed for roaches. GaUey to- be sougeed. Dec. i—Chairman, L. Francis; Secre­ tary, R. Ramsparger. Food beef. Beef between ch. mate and carpenter: to be taken up with patrolman. Patrol­ man to check into 30 qt. per day quote of milk. Discussion on food, repairs, etc. ter. cups. etc.. away after using for night lunch. Refrain from making noise while watches are sleeping. Idiundry to be cleaned by deck and engine depts., recreation haU by ateward dept. Manned by SlU Pacific District, API's President Madison stops off in New York after Far East trip. Pictured (top row] are electrician Norman Brooks, MFOW (left), at coffeetime, and Don Clark, SUP, painting in chartroom. In bottom row, SUP's K. J. Beuker (left) and M. Ferguson, both ABs, put in new library. Soon after, messman W. Davis, MCS, gave it quick once-over to see what's new. 105,000-Tonner Still On Way A spokesman for Victory Carriers said this week the SIU company was sticking by its plans to build a 105,000-ton tanker and two 46,000-tonners for US operation. He confirmed news reports that a second 105,000-tonner for foreign operations would not be built as originally^ planned. Conditional orders which, in part, authorized t^e new even before the MA gave its final for new tanker construction construction In exchange for the approval) included 11 T2 tankers, totalling another 350,000 tons have transfer to Llberian registry of 14 the supertanker Olympic Games, reportedly been cancelled by other other vessels formerly manned by and two Libertys. In addition, the operators also. All of them would Seafarers. Victory Carriers is the Office of Defense Mobilization have been built In American ship­ last remaining active US-dag com­ granted the Onassis group a 40 per­ pany of several operated until last cent fast tax write-off on construc­ yards. The Maritime Administration year by the Aristotle Onassls in­ tion of the 105,000-tonner. The 40 percent allowance was on an esti­ had approved foreign construction terests. The 14 transferred ships, most of mated expenditure of about $51 in US yards since yards overseas couldn't handle all the available which were allowed to transfer million. business at the time. The ruling had the effect of slowing work on US ships waiting to be built here. The cancellations mean that con­ struction of a sizeable amount of tanker tonnage proposed at the time of the Suez emergency in The ATL-CIG Film Division has company has refused to discuss 1956 has been abandoned. prepared a movie of the 19-month details of- a new agreement even Steady Oil Supply struggle.between the United Rub­ though it signed a new contract Various operators had placed ber Workers and O'SuUivan Rub­ for other employees with the In­ tanker orders in volume to assure ber Corporation, The 17-minute ternational Brotherhood of Team­ that if another Suez shutdown oc­ film, called the "The Fourth Bat­ sters. curred, the free world's supply of tle of Winchester," tells of the t 4" 4" oil from tlie Persian Gulf would be fight of some 300 URW employees uninterrupted. While the canal was for bargaining rights with O'Sul- The newly-chartered American closed from November, 1950, to livan. The workers, some with 20 Bakery & Confectionary Workers last April, ships detoured around years experience, have been lock­ Union has won agreement from in­ Africa made far fewer voyages be­ ed out of their plant in Winchester, dustry representatives to apply cause of the added distance in­ Va. The company has refused to pension and welfare benefits to its volved. bargain with the URW and brought members. The benefits will cany The reopening of Suez and sub­ in strikebreakers to run the plant. over from previous contracts nego­ sequent decline In tanker needs In an obvious move to decertify tiated by the Bakery and Confec­ has dampened the enthusiasm to the union, an election was held tionery International Union which undertake any major new construc­ among the strikebreakers who was expelled by the AFL-CIO. The tion programs. Tanker rates, are voted 288 to 5 against the union. new union now claims 45,500 mem­ still far from normal even now in Copies of the film, for rent or pur­ bers in -61 locals with more defec­ mid-winter. chase, may be obtained by contact­ tions expected from the expelled Victory Carriers' program was ing the URW Education Depart­ organization. 4 4 4 the outcome of a complex series of ment, URW Building, 87 S. High negotiations with the Government Streef, Akron 8, Ohio. The first major strike In the millinery industry in 25 years won 4" 4" 4" blanket wage increases- for mem­ Shorthanded? Striking retail clerks dug in for bers of the United Halters, Cap If a crewmember quits while a long siege at Montgomery Ward and Millinery Workers. Terms of a ship is in port, delegates when the company refused to the settlement after a four-day are asked to contact the hall accept arbitration or the services walkout provided a $5 weekly in­ immediately for a replace­ of Federal mediators. The clerks, crease for week workers and five ment. Fast action on their part members of the Retail Clerks In­ percent for pieceworkers. Reduc­ will keep all Jobs abdard ship ternational Association, are actual­ tion in work weeks is included in filled at. all times and elimi­ ly striking six Ward stores but some areas. The. two-year at^eenate the chance of the ship picketing for the purpose of in­ ment provides addUional gains the forming the public at 500 others, second year, with all bei^fi^.^tMr 8ailing.jjiftgfe«iMilfciaii^ ^ The union has charged that thiL ipg -to sqnne 15 ^ lABOR ROUND-UP I ix-'- m gv |3i- m li'^ Ifc MAXTON (Pan Atlantic), Dae. 30— Chairman, 8. Nolan; Secretary, N. KIrb. New delegate and treasurer elected. Report accepted. Radio to be repaired. Repair lists to be made up. Vote of thanks to steward dept. RION iActlum), Nov. 3—Chairman, 8. Kollna; Secretary, O. Edwards. Re­ pairs being ' made. New delegate elected. All repairs to be taken up with deph' heads. Vote of thanks to steward dept. DEL AIRES (Mist.), Dec. 1—Chair­ man, J. Wolff;. Secretary, R. Stough. New delegate elected. Ship's fund 830.38. Motion that if anyone writes to hall about shipmates without con­ sent of delegate, they will be brought up on charges. Carried. Laundry schedule to be posted. Return cups to pantry. WILD RANGER (Waterman), Dec. 17—Chairman, B. Bacon; Secretary, D. Ruddy. Ship's fund 820.18. Few hours disputed ot. Repair list to be sub­ mitted. Slight improvement in messroom service. SANTORE (Ore Nav), Dee. 7— Chairman, W. Reld; Secretary, S. Wolton. New delegate elected. Ship's fund, 812.26. Repairs completed. Ob­ tained new washing machine. Two new refrigerators promised after first of year. COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Service), Dec. 13-^Chalrman, J. Sweeney; Sec­ retary, H. Welti. All 60-day men to get off when time is up. Get draw In Lake Charles and Fort Lauderdale. Some disputed ot. Report accepted. SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain), Dec. 33—Chairman, A. Whitmar; Secretary, P. Patrick, No beefs. Mem­ bers advised that delegate is their spokesman and to feel free to come to him with eny beefs which may arise. Some disputed ot still pending from last pay-off. Air conditioner re­ paired* Deck dqpt. foc'sles to be sougeed—to be put on repair list. Motion to contact next Negotiation committee to have Art. H. Sec 36. Par. (d) of General Rules changed to read as follows: Re: Sailing Board time: "If the vessel's departure is delayed and the delay is due to load­ ing or discharging of cargo, the new time of departure shall Immediately ,ba posted on the board. The watch below may ba dismissed and shall re­ ceive two hours' overtime for such reporting." Part requested for dele­ tion; "and if such delay exceeds two hours." STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), Dec. 8— Chairman, A. Maldonado; Secretary, B. Bits. No ice for weekend drinks. To see chief about pulling ice over week-ends. Purchased new aerial and tubes, games. Some disputed ot—to be turned in to patrolman. Discussion on proposed Job calls. Crew goes on rec­ ord to keep calls as they are. Bath­ rooms to be kept clean. Crew warned not to take US currency ashore in Saigon and Indonesia. WANG PIONEER (North Atlantic), Dec. 7—Chairman, P. Allen; Secretary, B. Padgett. Two men hospitalized in Bordeaux. Steward shipped from Bait. SIU man shipped in Pyreaus. One man short in steward dept. Ship's fund. 83.65. One replacement in England. Awnings to be rigged for Persian Gulf. Cooperation urged with messman as he is doubling up on his work. Members requested to turn in spare linen, otherwise it will be issued piece' for piece in future. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), Dee. 33—Chairman, 8 Charles; Secre­ tary, A. Lambert. Safety meeting held. Need new library. Ship-to-shore phone may ba used by anyone who so desires. Ship's fund, $16.10. SB to be donated to Ubrary. Need ot sheets. Reports aceepted. Beef abotit watches; patrol- ROYAL OAK (Cities Service), Dec. 31—Chairman, M. McNabb; Secretary, W. Thomas. One man short. Request information about raises. Old night lunch to be discarded. Proper attire to be worn in messroom. Repair lists to be prepared. Ship to be fumigated for roaches. JEAN LAFITTR (Waterman), Dec. 14—Chairman, A. Lutey; Secretary, L. Meyers. Three men missed ship. Capt, expects payoff after discharging; draw to be put out. Beefs to be discussed with delegates only. Patrolman to settle beefs of men obtaining hospital slips and not reporting, in order to get time off. Ship's fund $27.40. Pur­ chased one electric steam iron. Sev­ eral minor beefs to be settled by pa­ trolman. Need new washing machine. Discussion on repairs: scupper clogged in bathroom. Vote*af thanks to stew­ ard dept. for Job well done and for excellent Thanksgiving dinner. . NORTHWESTERN VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), Dec. 14—Chairman, H, Ducloux; Secretary, ^ D. Nunn. No. logs or fines. Ship'a fund 82.65. Vote of thanks to steward dept. ALAMAR (Calmar), Dec. 15—Chair­ man, F.. .PatkowsbitSecretary, W. Bllger. Ship's fund S29;04. Few hours disputed ot. Repdtt aboeirted. Steward dept. rules to be posted and fol­ lowed. Motion not to sign on until beef is settled against 1st asst. All members to report for meeting with patrolman in NY. See patrolman about .rearrangement of steward dept. rooms to -ease crowding. :Need new washing machine: more, variety in night lunches. Chief cook not satis­ factory. Ch. cook requests steward dept. committee of five book members to investigate accusations. Vote of thanks to baker for Job wqll done. Left-over vegetables not to be left in tin cans overnight. Steward to inspect. ice boxes to check on left-overs. DEL MONTE (Mils.) Dec. 14—Chair­ men, J. Chastalm Secretary, J. PIcou. Repairs made. Four rooms and galley to be painted next trip. Ship's fund 8110.92. Forty cases of coke on hand for sale. Reports accepted. New dele­ gate elected. Vote of thanks to dele­ gate for Job well done. To see cap­ tain about non-drying oil being put on deck: also messy Job ahoreside painter did in messhall. Steward to get some cognac for eggnogs and other items needed for Christmas din­ ner. Request some lobsters and crabs, 'Members to keep kroo boys out of midship. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), Dec. IS —Chairman, R. Pridaaux; Secretary, A. Notturno. New delegate elected. Ship's fund 837.90. Some disputed ot. New secretary-reporter elected. Com­ plaint re: cold food coming from pantry. General discussion o'n food, night lunch and menus. Steward claims Juices and certain foods are rationed. Crew to give full support to steward. Delegate to check condi­ tions thru Union hail. Washing ma­ chine to be arranged in a more con­ venient and safe position. Separate silver and dishes to be used when serving meals to natives of foreign countries. Mattresses have been re­ quisitioned. Hams obtained, in NY too salty—unfit to eat. ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), Dec. 31 —Chairman, T. Costallo; Secretary, J. Prestwood. Ship's laundry repaired. Few hours disputed ot. Ship's fund 8130.37. Discussion on cleanliness of bathrooms, movie operator's choice of pictth-es. Only qualified operators to shbw movies. Socks and under shirts reported missing by crew member. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Dec. 39 —Chairman, P. Morenl; Secretary, R. Hall. Garbage to be dumped aft. Men to donate 50c to ship's fund at payoff. Repair lists to be turned in. Change of delegates every 80 days. Men to be quiet when playing games at night. Ship's fund 80. Disputed ot to be taken up with patrolman. Reports ac­ cepted. Library to be changed. Dele­ gates to be rotated so that all will be trained as such.. Need more variety of meats for night lunch. Ship to be fumigated for roaches. DEL SANTOS (Mlts.), Dec. 18 — Chairman, E. Harris; Secretary, J. Graves. New delegate and treasurer elected. Messroom and lockers need painting.- • ' . -—i'- - • J II niin �M Janaary SI. ISSt SEAFARERS LOG YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH Trailersbips Seafarer's Guide To Befter Buying Readied For Puerto Rico INQUIRING SEAFARER . QUESTION—If yoo had o son, would you want him to go to sea? By Sidney Margoliut Frost Boosts Food Costs Deforest Fry, ch. cook: I would S. Heinfling, steward: If I had a think that would be up to him to young son, I would want him decide. If I to try the sea. . ' thought he was But it would be fitted to go to sea up to him to de' I certainly would cide. The work recommend that may be harder, he did so. A sea­ but he has more man's life is not benefits, great « bad* one, he experience, and could do much . really sees life as worse working in it is. The sea is some shoreside a good life and job, and still not see nor leam as every man should try it at least much as a seaman. once. Behin4 the doors'of th^commodity trading exchanges and ware­ WASHINGTON — Waterman houses, wholesale prices of food are rising alarmingly this winter. Steamship Corporation plans to in­ That means wage-earning'families must prepare for new record living troduce trailershlp service on the costs this , coming summer. Puerto Rican run has placed it In The two big problems this year are high costs of food and houses. the center of another contest with Cold weather in Florida was a blow to moderate-income families up Korth. The damage to crops unexpectedly pushed up prices of produce, rival shipping firms. Waterman has and of citrus fruits and frozen concentrates especially. This is a winter withdrawn from the Atlantic and to use frozen concentrates more sparingly and-^look for better values Gulf Puerto Rico Conference and is establishing rates similar to the in canned juices. conference but including pick-up The rise of four percent in food prices this past year now makes the and delivery service—an important average cost of feeding a family $1.23 a day per person. That's $34 a extra. 4, $ ^ •bit week for a family of four, actually 41 percent of the average industrial Joseph Raymond, baker: Of The action is drawing sharp John Johnson, OS: No, I would course, for I think shipping is worker's pay. If the auto, appliance and building industries can't tmderstand why people aren't buying their products this year, there's protests from Alcoa, Bull and not want my son to go to sei. I a world of exper­ Lykes, the other companies in the would want him one answer. ience. Why even conference, and from various to stay ashore The other problem endangering living standards and the entire shoreside and Puerto Rican truck­ rich persons and get a good economy is that repayments on present installment debts are taking 13 ing services. send their chileducation and pm-cent of the average family's -dren on long The Puerto Rican conference get ahead in life. i •! disposable income (after taxes). In cruises after fin­ ~ families who owe group had just recently put' ihto Today every big ishing school. . --I.. /.' rs 1 installment debts are devoting 20 effect a 12 percent increase in business firm re­ Why? To teach percent or more of income to re­ freight rates, making a total in- quires at least a them experience •crease of 27 percent in the past high school edu­ payments. and let them see year. The increases in freight cation, and most the world. Why Banks now are finding that the rates have been obtained over the of them a college tight-money .policy they diligently strenuous opposition of the Puerto degree for a decent job. I think we get paid to do just that. Ship­ and successfully advocated under Rican government which has the education is more important ping when he is young will be a help later in life when he has to the slogan of "greater rewards for threatened to go into the steam­ than traveling. meet people of different nationali­ savers," not only brought them ship business on its own. ties. 4" 4" 4" greater profits but collection prob­ Normally, pick-up and delivery W. C. Snell, AB: No, I would not t 4. 4. lems. There's a countrywide rise trucking charges would be an N. Goldfinger. FWT: A seaman's in auto repossessions, with "col­ extra cost to shippers with the want my son to go to sea. I would much rather life would, be a good life for my lections getting tougher,*" the freight rates applying on dock-tohave him get son. It's a good American Bankers Association has dock haulage by ship. By offering an education and living, much bet­ revealed. pick-up and delivery through its prepare himself ter than working Later this year more lower-price Sea-land service. Waterman's actual for a good job in some shop homes will be available. Many charges to the shippers would be in industry. If ashore. The ex-' builders priced themselves out of considerably less. he wanted to perience alone is the market by concentrating on ex­ The claimed advantages of Seaship while he well worth it. H« pensive houses. The US,Savings was young and can learn life the & Loan League reports more build­ land service are, in addition to its lower costs, speedier shipment be­ single, I would hard way, and ers are studying possibilities of cause of faster loading and cargoagree. But it is can see the world bringing out lower-price three-bedroom houses, and at least one big carrying trailer bodies by special not the life for a young married and learn all prefab manufacturer. National Homes, is readying lower-price models. shipboard cranes. man. He should look for the future. about different peoples. ,!• Presently few new houses are available in metropolitan areas under $15,000. If you pay $3,000 dovm on a $15,000 houses "you need an in­ come of $5,300 after taxes to carry the balance. This is on the basis of the somewhat optimistic belief of FHA that families can afford pay­ ments of up to one-third of the first $3,000 of take-home pay plus onefifth of take-home pay over $3,000!, SAN FRANCISCO—Evidently intrigued by the success of the SlU-contracted Pan At­ A major problem is the cost of land, which has been jumping at the rate of 16 percent a year recently. The plot now represents, in ^he lantic Steamship trailership service, Matson Navigation has announced it is considering a average case, 14 percent of the_price of a typical-moderate-cost house, similar service on its Hawaiian run. Randolph Sevier, Matson president, said that the com­ pany is considering convert- 4and as much as 25 percent in areas close to big cities. ing seyeral of its present C-3s ent plans calling for them in San from any part of the United States February is a month of important sales of house-hold goods, includ­ ing furniture, rugs, mattresses, housewares, dishes, curtains and other into iift-on, lift-off trailer- Francisco and Los Angeles on the to any part of Hawaii without ships. The Matson ships are con- west coast and in the port of Hono­ transfer of cargo from the sealed goods. * container. Barges would be used in MATTRESSFS: In shopping the February mattress sales, disregard ti-acted to the SIU Pacific District. lulu/ Use of the trailerships would the inter-island traffic to carry the brand names and "list prices." The "famous"" manufacturers make The type of van the company make possible door to door service loaded trailers. mattresses of different quality to sell at different price levels. Too, has in mind is still under study, this .industry is notorious for pre-ticketing mattresses with exaggerated but it is planned to use one that list prices so retailers can offer what seems to be big "reductions." could double as a piggyback One reader writes she plans to buy a mattress and spring "which trailer on railroad fldtcars as well sells for $239 but is on jsale for $160." She says she and her husband as on over-the-road operation. . are heavy and need a good mattress. Most of the trailership cargo There's no need to pay that kind of price. Good-quality mattresses would be a westbound operation and matching box springs currently are bh sale at $35-$45 each. Heavy since Matson carries a good deal WASHINGTON—On the heels of reports that private in­ . people need firm mattresses both for comfort and durability. Mat­ of sugar east bound. Accordingly, dustry in Great Britain is studying a nuclear-powered sub­ tresses come'in "medium density," "firm density" and "extra firm den­ the company's tentative plans call sity" at the same price. A well made extra firm mattress at about $40 for some of the C-3s to carry con­ marine tanker. Maritime Administrator Clarence Morse re­ — generally has 100 percent cotton-felt filling with a 252 heavy gauge tainers exclusively and for others vealed that the US Governcoil innerspring unit. Less firm mattresses have fewer and lighter to carry containers on deck and ment is going to have a study The Maritime Administrator forsees that it might be possible, at coils, and a higher proportion of Insulating pad to cotton felt. A mat­ have regular cargo holds for bulk made on the same subject. some future date, for merchant tress with a percentage of hair, as 20 pei;cent horsehair, generally is sugar and other commodities. The United States is the third Unlike the Pan Atlantic seiyice, country to discuss nuclear-powered ships to greatly increase their even firmer. Any good mattress should have at least an eight-ounce ticking. Better ones have nine-ounce. Heavier tickings are especially in which the trailers are handled undersea craft for commercial use, speeds even up to and beyond the desirable with hair filling. Also,' always look for a prebuilt border by traveling cranes on the decks, the others being Japan and Britain. speed of sound. the Matsoa plan is figured on the The British sub tanker project is rather-than roll edge to prevent sagging. In addition, the Maritime Admin­ an ambitious one on paper at least, basis of dockside crane installa­ CARS: There's actually a little price competition kicking up among istration announced that the Gen­ the smaller manufacturers. Following the introduction^ of the Stude- tions. The service would thus'^e eral Dynamics Corporation has involving a 100,000-ton carrier limited to those ports which pos­ which could travel submerged at baker Scotsman, American Motors Corp. has brought out a ne^ ver­ been chosen to'develop a new type sion of its Rambler, The American, at $1,770 FOB. The Scotsman is sess such installations, with pres- of nuclear reactor for merchant 50 miles an hour. So far, the project is confined to tests of models $1,776 including heater and directional signals. These list prices are ship use. The . reactor would be for information about possible hull before discounts all dealers now give. The Scotsman is a full-size 202 used in conjunction with a gas tur­ design. inch lo^ car. The Rambler American is the shortest US-made car bine power plant. General Dynamwith ^no-inch wheelbase and 178-inch length. The lOS-iuch Rambler fcs was the builder of the Nautilus with x91-inch length has a list price of $2,047 fpr the six. Seafarers overseas, who want and subsequent nuclear • powered The new Rambler American competes directly with the small Im- to get in touch with headquar­ submarines for the Navy. The Nau­ ' ported cars. It comes only in a two-door, five passenger sedan, with ters in a hurry can do so by tilus-type reactor will be used in a jix-eylinder engine rated at 90 hp, compared to 127 for the TOB-inch cabling the Union at its cable the Savannah, the first US atomRambler, 101 for the Scotsman, and 132 to 145 for the Big Three Sixes. address, SEAFARERS NEW powered merchant ship. 'Both the Rambler American and. Studebaker Scotsman are designed YORK, These two steps by the Maritime Use of this address will assure ' , for economical feul consumption. Americati Motors says that under speedy transmission on all mes- Administration reflect the agency's moderate driving conditions and with the use of overdrive, available ,s^es and faster serxdce for the preoccupation with what Morse . as optional equipment,'yoq,rgo.get 3d, §op#?man men Involved. ' . , i called the "swift march of scientific and ..-tecfaimlogical • deyelopment;" Eyes WC'Hawaii TraUer Run US To Study Nuclear Sub Tankers^ Ship Reactors Union Has Cable Address �O NE of the centers of SlU or­ ganizing activity this past year, Baltimore is now a key SlU port not only in the deep-sea field, but among tug and harbor craft workers as well. ' A solid show of support for the SlU Harbcy & Inland Waterways Di­ vision has meant Union conditions and job security, assuring these men and their families a whole new way of life. Tugmen in six fleets chose SlU-HIWD representation 210-9 and railroad bargemen voted 28-0 in a series of bargaining elections last- Spring. While thd problems of the deepsea sajlor and the deckhand on a tug that may never actually leave port ore not the same, their interests and jobs as seamen are pretty much alike. The pictures on these pages cover activities in the Curtis B<^y and Baker & Whiteley fleets and among barge and bridgemen of the Western Maryland Railroad, all among the several harbor" units under the SlU-HIWD banner. mv. V " - Qoartet of Western Maryland RR bridcemen take a breather on dock. Pictnred a tc r) are Dare Underwoodi Steve Brostek, Bill Jachimowicz and Mike Zyla Jr.^ airaltlBr wRival Of loaded barse fron^ elsewhere In harbor area. ^ ^ ^ In. Curtis Bay -maintenance diop,,^. Herr completes repair work on fender one ot^thir eompanyfii 14 boatw^ .Shop mechanics David Beakley (left) ; . and Walter Gnlazdpwskt eheck • over 's^-:^.'apaxi'part'seni-eTer'hy one the " �cJanuary SI, ISM SEAFARERS tTOG WMKTT^"" Tage Nlm i ^ '"'w J'''' I Western Maryland Railroad bridcemen Bill Jachimowicz (left) and Dave Under­ wood use toffde pins to secure barge with boxcars into dock. Locomotive can then move up to haul cars to destination ^uhore. At throttle on Baker & Whlteiey tug Britannia, engineer Aivin Hirsch stands by for skipper's orders. Capt. James L. Farran, skipper'of the Fells Point, keeps eye on things from snug little pilot-house. . Engineer Ansley Forrester starts up plant in compact engine room of the Fells Point as the Curtis Bay tug prepares to get underway. Boats carry one engineer on harbor trips, two on runs into Chesapeake Bay. Deckmah Paul Pusloskie brews own coffee on B&W tug Progress. Boats carry cooks on Bay trips only. Job call from company office comes over pilot-house radio. Capt, Leo Freburger listens in on B&W's Britannia. Cbarles Efford hits deck at SIU-HIWD meeting for tug o'fficers in Baltimore hall to check on item up for discussion. Deckhands add ethers meet separately at riwuiw uembMidiip neottego In port. Beeft art ironorsot caalln m ^Deckhand Donald Laidy (left) secures line around bitt as tug H. S. Falk eases slowly . into Curtis Bay dock. Melvin Szarek looks csi. Boats usually carry two deckhands» awtaeoK ani-aklppw. • Vvv;VVr AVAV-- �. -.•rvvy w'/'r- -.^1—' SEAFARERS Face Tern AZALEA CITY (Pan Atlantic), Dae. •—Chairman, C. Hamby; Saeratary, A. Tramar. Floral wreath aent to de­ ceased wiper. Balance of money to be sent to widow. Crew to have ar­ rival pool for television in recreation room. Ship's fund $4. One man short. Report accepted. Poor Thanksgiving dinner; no cold Juices for breakfast: individual salads to bo put out. Re­ pair list discussed. Delegate to see about payoff and mail not delivered to ship. Keep deck clear of cigarette butts. BALTORB (Ore Nav.), Nov. 7 — Chairman, R. Kelly; Secretary, J. Dllver. Ship*! fund $17.25. See patrol­ man about rusty water. Door on dryer to be repaired. New delegate elected. Nov. 21—Chairman, E. Daniels; Sec­ retary, R. Kelly. Ship's fund $17.25. Windchutes with screens needed for no payoff until eomethtng dene about roaches. Repair lists to be submitted soon as possible. Messhalls and foc'sles to be sougeed before arrival. Rooms need painting. Washing ma­ chine needs repairs. Check portholes for leaks before arrival in Gibralter. Nov. 31—Chairman, C. Haneock; Secretary, W. Webb. One man missed, rejoined. Ship's fund S3.50. Few hours disputed ot. Washing machine ~to be repaired, or purchase new one. All men to strip bunks and turn in ali linen at payoff. STEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmian), Nov. 30—Chairman, E. Cantreal; Sec­ retary, C: Tayl-<r. Repair list sub­ mitted. Water tanks in poor condi­ tion. Ship's fund' $9. Some disputed ot. Reports accepted. Discussion on water tanks. STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), Dec. 3— Chairman, J. Lee; Secretary, R. Hand. Ship's fund S12. No beefs. Few hours disBUted ot. Reports accepted. Need screen doors to keep out insects. New delegate elected. Water cooler to be placed in messhall. Vote of thanks to baker. Repair list to be given to dele­ gate and posted in messhall. Foc'sles to be sougeed and pantry and bath­ rooms to be painted. STEEL FABRICTATOR (Isthmian), Dec. •—Chairman, Q. Mastarson; Sec­ retary, E. Kllngvall. $10 contributed, to Seamen's Friends Society. Some minor beefs and repairs. Ship's 'fund 822. Few Iwnrs disimted ot. New delegate and treasurer elected. All unauthorized persons to keep out of crew's quarters and passageways. ' Screen doors and port screens to be repaired. Ice machine needs repair­ all portholes because of mosquitos in ing. New pump to be installed on washing machine. Captain gave brief Orinoco River. talk on safety working rules aboard BEATRICE (Bull), Dec. 1»—Chair­ vessel and asked for delegates to at­ man, nona; Secretary, none. Some tend all safety meetings. disputed ot for gangway watch—set­ ELIZABETH (Bull), Dec. IS—Chair­ tled. Company agreed to pay ot as man, C. Howell; S e.c r a t a r y,. E. per contract. Report accepted. O'Rourka. Request engine room sky­ CHARLES C. DUNAIF (Orion), Dec. 1 lights to be opened in PR. Miesshall —Chairman, W. Home; Secretary, R. to be kept-cleaner. Ayers. Delegates to compile list of STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), Dec. 8 members' union status for patrolman. Vote of llianka lo ship delegate. Soiife ' Chairman, N. Abernathy; Secretary, disputed ot. New toasters ordered. G. Reyos. Repair list submitted. No Roaches to be sprayed daily. Ship to major beefs. Trip satisfactory. Any be fumigated. Vote of thanks to complaints should be voiced at meet­ ings. Ship's fund $36. Some disputed cooks. ot—to be settled by patrolman. Mo­ tion to buy baseball gloves, balls and INES (Bull), Nov. 17—Chairman, W. other recreational equipment from Morris, Jr.; Secretary, PTParkor. Ice Motion to get watch box to be repaired. Incident concern­ ship's fund. ing 3rd cook and chief cook, squared foc'sle for engine gang. Beef about away. TV set repaired. Ship's fund chow—to be referred to patrolipan. Dec. 14—Chairman, T. Banning; Sec­ •15. Report accepted. Motion to air condition ail SlU ships especially ones retary, M. Cross. Robin Line and Bull running to tropics. Need new library. beefs explained. All "B" members Black gang to make arrangements notified of importance of paying back assessments. with chief to get time off. JOSiFINA (Liberty Nav.), Nov. 21— Chairman, H. Jaynes; Secretary, J. Lundy. One man missed ship. Two men quitting ship in Baltimore. New delegate elected. Chief cook resents steward making menn. Beef discussed —as per' agreement steward to make up menu—any further beef shall bo taken up with patrolman in' Bait. LA SALLE (Waterman), Nov. 31— Chairman, J. BCIley; Sscrctary, C. Bales. One man missed ship. One man hospitalized. Ship's fund $8.40. MICHAEL (Carrat), Doc. S—Chair­ man, B. Browning; Secrotary, L. Boyne. Vote of thanks to resigning delegate. New delegate elected. Short three men. Radiogram to be sent to hqtrs. re; engine dept. beef. Dis­ cussed Robin Line and Bull beefs. OMAR E. CHAPMAN (Boston Ship­ ping), Nov. 7—Chairman, O. Peterson; Secretary, A. .Sadenwater. Repair list completed. Three 'men injured slightly —recovered. Fine cooperation aboard ship. Ship's fund $3.35. Few hours disputed ot. New books purchased for library. Crew warned about con­ duct before payoff. Donation of $1 for new books. Return books after reading. Thanks to fishermen for catching over 900 lbs. of fish; also for cartoons drawn on current happenings which were enjoyed by all. OCEAN ~ DEBORAH (Ocean Trans.), Sept. 2»—Chairman, C. Stover; Secre­ tary, P. St. Marie. One man hospi­ talized. Few hours disputed ot. Pa­ trolman to check unsafe working conditions on board before sign on. Need clothes line. Vote ot thanks to steward dept. fot work well done. Reports accepted. REBECCA (Overseas), Dee. 7—Chair­ man, C Starling; Secretary, S. Schuy­ ler. Repairs being made. Donation of $1 requested to istart ship's fund. Delegate to see officials about moving steward topside. 2 cooks in stewards room, and make recreation room. Beefs to be brought to dept. delegate. , ROBIN KIRK (Robin), Dec. 8—Chair­ man, A. Page; Secretary, B. Landos. New delegate elected. Ship's fund S13.50. All good disputed ot will be forwarded toward this trip. New dept. delegates elected. To see capt. re­ garding safety measures—to be taken care of promptly. JEAN (Bull), Jan. 15—Chairman, J. Slavin; Secretary, E. Johnston. Have ship cleared upon arrivalr''^ Avoid de­ lay of hours at anchorage awaiting clearance by Immigration and US officials. New delegate elected, place sign on door of eng. room "Ke.ep closed." . 4.-- STEEL AGE (Isthmian), Nov. - IBChairman, W. Webb; Secretary, H. Kllmon, One man inissed ship—re­ joined.' To see patrolman about better medical attention aboard ship. Ship's fund $3.50. Few men logged this trip. Some .disputed ot Including ot turned in in lieu of launch service in VisaAaPBju^ ..IHport aqc^tJid, *^^^ SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), Dec. 15—Chairman, N. Machel; Secre­ tary, V. Whitney. Saw patrolman re: ot being paid at payoff. Ship's fund $88.04. Some disputed ot. Christmas dinner to be served on Sunday, for benefit of entire crew. Time for linen dlatribution discussed. Vote of thanks to steward dept. New TV,antenna to be purchased from ship's fiind. PAN OCEANIC TRANSPCRTER (Pan. Nav.), Dec. 15—Chairman, H. Romero; Secretary, F. Neely. Three men missed ship. Ship's fund $4.80. Patrolman to check washing machine. See engineer about rusty water in tanks. MARORE (Ore. N$v.), Dec. TS— Chairman, D. Stone; Secretary, I. Glass. Ship's fund $31.02. Some dis­ puted ot. Discussion on food shortage —six gal. ice cream for 25 day trip. Ran short of certain food Items. BALTORE (Ore Nav.), Dec. 14 — Chairman, J. Oliver; Secretary, J. Messmar. One man put off at St. Thomas—agent notified. Ship's fund -$11.13. One man hospitalized. Men requested to clean up after playing cards at night. CITIES SERVICE MIAMI (Cities Service), Dec. 2—Chairman, M. Ohstrom; Secretary, A, Janes. One man hospitalized. Disputed ot to be sub­ mitted. Thanksgiving menu sent to LOG for publication. New secretaryreporter elected. Japanese not on ship's business to be kept off ship in Japan. Crew urged to take care of cots, :Vote of thanks to stewaid dept. Return cups and glasses to pantry. Launch schedule to be drawn up "by delegates and forwarded to capt. PRODUCER (Penn.), Dec. 8—Chair­ man, W. Dyke; Secretary nona. Two men hospitalized in Yokohama. One man missed ship. All crew's quarters painted. Ship's fund, $1.28. Proper attire to be worn in messhall. Ice cream melted when served. Lock rooms when ship is in port. OCEAN DEBORAH (Marlllma Over­ seas), Dec. 8—Chairman, J. Purssli; Secretary, J. McElroy. Ship short of paint. Several important repairs not made. Only delegates to talk with patrolman about ship's business. Ship'8 fund $27. Few hours disputed ot. Ons man hurt In lifeboat-raising accident. Two men logged. Motion that negoti­ ation committee have deck cargoes included in penalty cargo clause. Major and urgent repairs to be made soon as possible. Discussion on qual­ ity of meat: sheet sizes. Request one small and one large sheet for each man. Ship's fund to be kept intact for next crew taking over. EDITH (Bull), Dec. 14-Chalrnran, F. Hipp; Secretary, J, Bond. One man left ship at sailing time: vessel sailed shorthanded. All minor repairs'taken eare of. Report accepted. Blower sys­ tem to be cleaned. Get tarpaulin mugter for radio at payoff. Request better cooperation between steward aiid LOG Janiunr SI. IfBt Tips For Seafarers On Filing Federal Income Tax Returns The following is an up-to-date revision of an artic.e hy the SIU's tax expert on ques­ tion's involving Seafarers* income taxes. Generally, with very-few^ exceptions, seamen are In addition, a taxpayi^r can claim cal -services, drugs and medicines treated no differently under $600 for each child, parent, grand­ are limited to a maximum of $2,500 the income tax laws'than any parent, brother, brother-in-law, sis­ for each exemption claimed up to other citizen or resident of the ter, sister-in-law, and each uncle, a total of $10,000. The three per­ aunt, nephew or niece dependent cent Tule on medical services does US. (The non-resident alien seaman on him, provided he provides more not apply in cases where a taxpay­ must also file a return, but the than one-half of their support dur­ er is over 65, but the one peree;nt ing the calendar year. The de­ rule on medicines and drugs does. rules are not the same for him.) WHO MUST FILE. Those under pendent must have less than $600 , CHILD CARE. This allows a 65 years of age earning over $600 income and live in the US, Cana­ deduction of up to $600 to a and those over 65 earning over da, Mexico, Panama or the Canal widower, divorced or legally sepa­ rated taxpayer toward the cost of $1,200 must file a Federal tax re­ Zone. A child under 19, or a student providing care of a child under 12 turn. WHEN TO FILE. Tax returns over 19 can earn over $600 and still or a person physically or mentally count as a dependent if the tax­ incapable of support, regardless of payer provides more than one-half age. This expense is deductible of his support. only If its purpose Is to allow the The law also enables a seaman taxpayer to remain gainfully em­ who is contributing (with other ployed. It cannot be olaimed if relatives), more than ten percent of the pajrment for child care went the support of a dependent to to a person who is already claimed' claim an exemption for that indi­ as a dependent. vidual, provided the other con­ ALIMONY — Periodic payments tributors file a declaration that of alimony to a wife in accord wifh they will not claim the -dependent a written agreement between them can be deducted. for that year. CASUALTY LOSSES. The rea­ DIVIDENO INCOME. If a sea­ man has income from stock divi­ sonable Value of all clothing and dends, he can exclude the first $50 gear lost at sea due to storm, ves­ he- receives as dividend Income sel damage, eh:., for which the tax­ from his gross income, and then payer la not otherwise compen­ take a tax credit of four percent sated, can be deducted as an ex­ of all dWidends he-received during pense. The same applies to fire loss 1957 (less the $50 previously de­ or losses in auto accidents which ducted), after he has determined are not compensated by insurance. what his tax would otherwise be. LOSSES DUE -TO THEFT. Per­ sonal items the loss of which can CONTRIBVTIONS. A taxpayer must now be filed by April 15, can deduct up to 20 percent of be proven are deductible. 1958. However, the April 15 dead­ gross income fob contribuHons to WORK CEiOTHES, TOOLS. The line is waived in cases where a sea­ charitable institutions, and an ad­ cost and cleaning of uniforms and man is at sea. In such instances, ditional ten percent in contribu­ work clothes which ordinarily can­ the seaman must file his return at not be used as dress wear can be the first opportunity, along with deducted. This includes protective an affidavit stating the reason for work shoes, gloves, caps, foul filing late. weather gear, clothing ruined by Another tax rule specifically af­ grease or paint, plus tools bought fecting seamen governs situations for use on the Job, or books and. where a ^aman signs on in one periodicals used in direct connec­ year, signs off the next and gets a tion with work. statement of his wages and the tax UNION DUES. Dues and initia­ withheld (W-2 form) from the ship­ tion fees 'paid to labor organiza­ ping company when he signs off. tions and most union assessments Under such an arrangement, it is can be deducted. possible for a seaman to have no WELFARE BENEFITS. Benefits income in one year and the equiva­ received from the SIU 'Welfare lent of two years' income in an­ Plan do not have to be reported other. as Income with one exception. That In order to alleviate this situa­ concerns a Seafarer over 65 who is tion, the seaman can report the to­ getting disability benefits. The tal of his allotments, slops, draws law considers suclr payments to and other cash items as income in men over 65 as pensions and taxes the first year, and then deduct this them as Income. amoimt from the total income re­ GAMBLING GAINS. All net ported on the W-2 form he gets in gains from gambling (the excess; of the second year. gains if any, over losses) must be He cannot claim any tax with­ tions to churches, hospitals and reported as income. However, if held in the first year either, but educational institutions. more was lost than gained during can claim all of It for .the second INTEREST. Interest paid to the year, the losses are not deduc­ year when he files his return along banks and' individuals on loans, tible, hut simply cancel out the with the W-2 form. mortgages, etc., is deductible. gains. HOW TO FILE. The Seafarer TAXES. State and city retail TAX CREDIT FCHt RETIRE­ who has average expenses (amount- sales taxes, property and school MENT INCOME. A tax credit of to ten percent or less of Income) taxes, state stamp taxes on securi­ up to $240 Is allowed for individ­ and an income of under $5,000 is ties, state gas taxes, ~auto license uals. against retirement income advised to use the short form. and drivers' license fees and state such as rents, dividends and earn­ Those with income of under $5,000 income taxes are deductible. ings at-Ddd Jobs. However, an ad­ but with higher than average ex­ MEDICAL AND DENTAL EX­ justment must be made in this penses can use either the long qr PENSES. All expellees over three credit for social security benefits. short form and those with income percent of gross income for doctor of $5,000 or more must use the and dental bills, 'hospital bills, long form. medical an4 hospital insurance, A husband and wife should file nurse care and similar costs can a Joint return on either the long be deducted. Other such costs in­ or short form to take advantage of clude such items as eyeglasses, the split ihftme provisions, even if ambulance service, transportation the wife has no income. to doctofs' offices, rental of wheel­ EXEMPTIONS. Each taxpayer is chairs and similar equipment, entitled.to a personal exemption of hearing aids, artificial limlbs and $600 for himself, $600 for his wife, corrective devices. an additional $600 if he is over 65 However, If the Seafarer is re­ ami another $600slf he is blind. The imbursed by the Seafarers Wel­ exemptions for age and blindness fare Plan for any of these costs, apply also to a taxpayei^'s wife, and such as family hospital and surgi­ can also be claiihed by both of cal expense, he cannot deduct the whole bill, only that part which is them. , In cases where a man's wife lives in excess of the benefits paid by In a foreign country, he can ^till the Plan. All expenses over one percent ol claim tha $600 exemption for her as his wifa. If She has income in gi'oss Income for drugs and medi-' (?ine can be deducted. However, deddctlohs 6f all expeiftes fbt mifedlii-: .til""-.' �JannuT SI, U6S SEAFARERS 'One Of These Days...We'll Get Started nei#' • BME Expects Heavy Vote For Merger With MEBA .A strong majority for approval of the merger of the two ma­ rine engineering unions is expected in Brotherhood of Marine Engineers' voting which ends today. Members of the BME are voting on a merger agreement and constitutional the' Marine Engineers Beneficial amendrhents. A similar ref­ Association. The SIU of NA-affiiiated BME erendum Is also taking place in wiU tabulate its ballots at the union's New York headquarters on March 3. The MEBA will con­ duct its tally the same day in Washington so that the results will be known simultaneously. The leadership of both unions enr dorsed the merger proposal and has turged rank and file members to vote for it. The MEBA mem­ bership is also voting on the union's affiliation with the Mari­ time Trades Department. Board Meeting Due An attack of the flu that com­ Following the vote tally, the" plicated an existing heart and lung BME executive' beard wiU meet condition proved fatal for Seafarer March 3 to 7. In the event of a Vic Milazzo on January 15 at the favorable vote on the part of both Manhattan Beach hospital in unions, the executive board wiU Brooklyn. then take steps to effectuate the Well known to SIU men, Milazzo merger process, which, in its ini­ had been hospitalized at various tial stages, would give the BME USPHS installations for the past representation in the MEBA, and ten years. He had been at Manhat ­ make possible joint contract nego­ tiations and Joint organizing ac­ tan Beach since July, 1950. tivities. A tribute from fellow patient Leaders of both unions have John DriscoU noted that "the mem­ bership hospitalized here lost not pointed to the strengthening of only a fellow member who had bargaining power and job security acted as their hospital delegate for that would be offered if the pro­ the past several years, but a man posed merger procedure is ap­ who- had done them innumerable proved. good turns as their friend. They also lost a man who was a credit to the Union he so ably repre­ sented . . . "It is difficult to put into words how we felt about Vic ... He al­ ways had a good word for every­ body," DriscoU added. SAN FRANCISCO—The SlU's Pacific District has protested to Last Ship In '47 An SIU member since 1942, Mil­ Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft and other high administra­ azzo last sailed in 1947 as steward Benson tion officials over the exclusion of on the SS Fisher Ames, operated western wheat from foreign agri­ by the old Eastern Steamship Com­ cultural aid programs, such as aid pany. He would have been 49 years to Pakistan. The action hit at a old this June. ruling by the Commodity Credit One of a small group of SIU men Corporation which deprives West to qualify for SIU welfare benefits Coast ships of any share in the USunder special provisions of the owned wheat export trade. Seafarers Welfare Plan, he had The message to Benson pointed been receiving SIU hospital bene­ out that there is a "very substan­ fits continuously since the plan be­ tial surplus" of the western white gan payments in July, 1950. His wheat available at competitive survivors are eligible for the full prices. The policy of excluding SIU death benefit in the same such cargoes, the union wired, "is manner. foreclosing unfairly on unemploy­ Milazzo was buried in his home ment opportunities of Pacific Coast town of East Warwick, HI. Pa­ seamen." tients at Manhattan Beach sent a Copies of the telegram were also floral ottering to the services and sent to Vice-President Richard arranged for Masses to be said, Nixon and to all six Senators from since none of theni could attend the three Pacific Coast states. due to the distance involved. Vic Milazzo, Hospitalized 10 Years, Dies fid ^Eoneeeoioe- Fourth P-A Trailership Takes Crew Page Elerea lOG It's more than a year and a half since the Andrea Doria sinking exposed the .weaknesses of the 1948 International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea. It looks like it will be another year and a half, or more, before the world's maritime nations will get together at a new conference to revise the convention. And undoubtedly, it will be years after that be­ fore the findings of the conference will be ratified by the respective nations involved. Meanwhile the same conditions which led to the sinking of the Doria will continue to exist. Ways to reduce the chances of such disasters are pretty well established—better compartmentation of ships to bring them up to US standards, rules requiring vessels in the crowded North Atlantic to stick to specific ocean tracks, better bridge-to-bridge communication systems and other items as recommended by the Congressional committee which investi­ gated the sinking. It is mystifying why, in light of the record, it should take until 1960 to set up a conference of maritime nations on the subject. Or do governments need another major ship disaster to wake them up to the need for prompt action? 3) • 4" A) MOBILE—^The Hflphael Semmes, the fourth Waterman vessel to be converted into a trailership, signed on a full crew'early last period and is now engaged in the com­ pany's sea-land coastwise trade. Two more vessels, the Bienville and thQ Beauregard, are still -in the shipyards'but are expected to enter the trailership service dur­ ing the next month or so. Humors concerning the possible chartering of five, of Alcoa's C-ls This past Tuesday was the anniversary of the death of and C-2s have been making the Harry Lundeberg, founder of the Seafarers International rounds in the hall" here. The ships, Union of North America and its first president. The day was now on the 26 and 42-day runs to an appropriate occasion for the Sailors Union of the Pacific the Islands, are supposed to be chartered for Far East trips which to dedicate its Lundeberg Memorial. From now on, the statue would be a welcome change from of Harry Lundeberg will stand in front of SUP headquarters, flanking one of Andrew Furuseth, to honor two men who their regular "dust" runs. Members of the Mobile branch made such considerable contributions to the well-being of to­ wish to extend their deepest sym­ day's seaman. The SIU joins with all other SIU of NA affili­ pathies to the family of Brother ates in saluting the memory of a great maritime leader. J. D. Kirkland, who passed away t 3^ last week. Kirkland, who sailed in the engine department, was well known to the men in this port. Shipping has continued to drag The US State Department did not, for a change, approve in this area.. Most of the vessels proposals, to sell some US reserve fleet Libertys foreign al­ hitting the port during the iast period were of the short trip va­ though it tempered its surprising action by agreeing that riety with few men signing off. The Peru, the country in question, could buy some US C-ls and vessels.in port during the period shallow-draft N-3 ships. The switch came on a ship sale bill were the Alcoa Patriot, Puritan, before a House Committee. Corsair, Planter, Pennant, Cavalier Offhand, it's hard to recall, the last time—if ever—that the (Alcoa); the Claiborne, Monarch of State Department opposed the transfer of US shipping to the Seas and Madaket (WatermSn), and the Del Alba (Mississippi): All foreign flags. What prompted this turnabout, limited as it is, were in good shape with only minor is hard to say. Perhaps the dwindling role pf the US mer­ beefs •Whicjlt. were ffejitled to the chant marine in the cpuntry's foreigji comfiierce has finally sattdTdctloiiui^ all han< ' penetrated ti?e,rnQjer stjjp^nigboid orship giveaway One Year Ago ViC Attacks Cargo Ban Surprise! Milazzo fell ill a few days ofier this photo was taken showing him distributing Chrisfmas gifts and bonuses to Seafarers at Manhattan Beach Hospital. " •0rr the'recehdng- end is Fortonotb Bocomo. I ••s -•-•3 - �Pa*« Twelve SEATARERS LOG Calories Linger Long After Xmas r i'fi' W I The holidays are long over and gone, but the c^ories linger on from the traditional seasonal feasts conjured up by SIU cooks and stewards. Imagine, for example, the ex­ hausted crew of the Coeur d'Alene Victory, which had to choose from 52 separate items whipped up for their Christmas meal In Izmir, Tur­ key, by steward Fred R. Hicks and cooks James Barclay, Lucien F. Drew and Arthur Henderson. Special Menu No less auspicious were the Yuletide culinary efforts on the John B. Kulukundis by William Alvaro, steward, and cooks Frank Rakas Jr. and Dallas Byrd. The gang on there was presented wi'h a spe­ cial menu printed ashore In Vizagapatam, India, which was notj^ble also for the lack of turkey in any form on the bill of fare. Southern fried chicken, baked sugar-cured ham and Western prime rib roast were available in place of the usual gobblers. In Pusan, Korea, the Natalie crew used some of its holiday bounty to brighten the season for youngs'ers at the MaryknoU Sis­ ters Orphanage. Johnny Hoogie reported that one brother, J. Edinger, donated his time to buy all the toys, and the entire crew re­ ceived a letter of thanks from Sis­ ter Mary Angelica for its generos­ ity. Sisters Send Thanks "All the sisters as well as the poor people of Pusan join me in sending you our heartfelt 'Thank you' for the wonderful boxes of clothing, toys and eggs that arrived on Christmas eve," the letter said. "You all should have been here in the afternoon to receive the bows, smiles and gratitude of the people when they received their gifts of eggs and clothes. "There are no words to tell you how grateful we are for the toys. Our usual Christmas party for the children was not going to be so big this year as our toy cupboard was bare. Now the children will have a party like they never had before with the Natalie crew as Santa Claus," it added. "The best way of showing you our thanks is to pray for all of you and your families for being so gen­ erous to us. Please be assured of the prayers," the Sister concluded. ir ; ' : ru; • i--'' •• :§.. Foftuiiafr^fk&Htf Leo Mannaugh Joseph J. Bass Melvin W. Bass Albert HartineUl-Joaquin. Mintw Linzy Bosley Juan DeNopra Jose^B. Murphy J. P. Deatracamento W. P. ODea John J. DriscoU C. Oslnski Fabin Furmanek . Geo.. G. Phifer G. A. Purasegur Odis L. Gibbs Joseph M. GiUard WiBsttm E Reroiy G. E. Uhiimslrei' Bart E Guraniek Kevin B. SkeUy Everett Haislett Wade B. Harrel\ Henry E. Smith Exequiel Tiony' Taib Hassen Antonio Infante Hicduiel Toth Thomas Isakseu Harry S. Tuttle Claude B. Jessup Virga E WUmotb Woodrow Johnson Pen P. Wing Ludwig Krlstiansen Dexter Worrell Frederick Landry USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE WASH. Lawrence E Bond P. W. HeDonald G. B. Dunn E L. Staril USPHS HOSPirAL . SAVANNAH. GA. Mazlmino Bemes James T. Hoore Charles Jordan WUIle C. Sanders Jimmie Littleton George W. Wilson Fred MUler USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY Oscar J. Adams Alexander HoweU Hassen Aii Daniel A. Hutto John AUy Nicholas Katoul Chalmers Anders4|i Paul Uotta Frank E. Ayers William E Logan Mack Chapman Jr. BanI L Lopez Jaipes F. Clarke Jessie Matthews Arcanjo Crasto Anthony Pisani Rupert Daniels Prank Frxybypslta Irving DeNobrega- Conrad Reyds Arthur Fortner Henry Bowe Rufus Freeman Isaac Sieger Personal ToUcii Means A Lot To tbe Editor: I received the bonus check from the SIU Welfare Plan along with the regular benefits, and I'd like to thank all those who helped make this possible. Thanks also for the swell care and treatment we have received for during the past year. In addition, I'd like to tell you with all sincerity of the at­ titude of the brother members who are patients at Manhattan Beac i, where I happened to be Coolcs on the National. Liberty above) find time for a areather after everybody has lad his fill. Pictured (I to r) are Smitty, baker; Ruley, bosun; Mol McAIIster and James Knight. At left,-chief cook Frank Rakas Jr. ministers to prime rib roost served on the John B. Kulukundis. A be­ lated holiday party was beld In Yokohoma by W. H. Car' ruth crew, Including N. Powell, AB; P. Bradus, DM; G. Coker, G. Forrest, ABs; T. Lovenhordt,'bosun, ond-Smlth, oiler (kneellng).- I MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. Francisco Bueno USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. Ben L. Bone Robert McCulloch Robert Byrne John Maasik WiUoughby Byrd Edgar Harguardt Adron Cox Henry C. MuIUni Stephen E Dinkel Clarence Murray Antonio Deameral Murray A. Plyer Fred Froedge Alexander Rever Clarence Gardner George Rival Gorman T. Glaze Eugene Roszico Frederick Harris Claude Virgin Walter Jackson Opie C. Wall James Lee. Jr. Paige Watson Timothy McCarthy USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. FeUx Van Looy USPm HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TQCAS R. J. Arsenault R. J. Hennlnger George F. Crabtree Louie HolUday Norman B. Hadden USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VA. Francis J. Boner William H. Mason Waddie C. Hinson USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. George Aanensen Charles T. Nangle Billie Bennett Wm. A. Oswinkle Joseph H. Berger C. E. Owens Chu Yung Chuan L. A. Beady Robert Gresham Joseph R. Tonart A. B. Ismail Lewie A. Wlikerson R. Meyvantsson John Winiamsoil USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY . • Manuel Antonana Patrick HcCann ffiadio Aris ' Archibald McGulgan •' . •; .,•- •- ' • • .* B. Guranich Warren A; Tebo Ralph H. Hayes J. F. Thomcason Peter Heulu JuUo Valentin USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. William Bargone Edward Knapp John BigwoOd Antoine Landir Claude Blanks Leo Mng L. CarriaaniUo Isidore Levy Blchard .CarriUo D. McCorkindale Alton Clement -Michael Muzio James P. Creel Wlnford HoweU Charles Cummings Wert A. Spencer Cdorge Curry Charles SummereD Michael Darawich Nicholas Tala Benjamin Foster Gerald Thaxton Leon Gordon Lucien Theriit Michael Grochouskl Juan Vasquez Bayden Henry James Ward George Huber Marion WiUey James Hudson Clifford Wuerts Edward Jeanfreau Jacob Zimmer USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS B. F. Deibler John C. Palmer James R. Hodges Harold J. Fancost ' W. E. Orzechowiki August J. Psnepinto VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON. TEXAS John P. Williamson EASTERN SHORE STATE HOSPITAL CAMBRIDGE. MD. Thomas R. Lehay VA HOSPITAL FIRST AVENUE. NY Salvatere Legayada VA HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. ' Thomas W. KilUon SAILOR SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NY Victor B. Cooper . USPHS HO^ITAL Letters To The Editor All letters to.the editor for publication in the SEAFAR ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names toill be withheld upon request. during the holidays. The feeling is one of genuine gratitude for the warm regards expressed by the Seafarers at this time of year, as of course for the swell treatment at all ^imes. . Do you know that in these hospitals whefe a patient is confined over a period, all SIU patients feel like "privileged characters" in contrast to the NMU boys and those of other affiliations? This attitude is one of confidente and security in the knowledge that they all are still recognized by their Union and- have not been forgot­ ten. One such incident this past Christmas was the arrival of a very fine Christmas tree sent by the Union, with all the trim­ mings. Well, the pleasure with which it was received and the eagerness with which all hands went about decorating it would have made all SIU men feel real good, .especially for the message "Merry Xmas--SIU" whici^ was placed alongside it. As usual, our Union-was the only one to do a thing like this, a fact which has long been noticed by the NMU fellows and others. These patients are all good guys and deserve a better fate. Another thing which was noticeable was the way in which the benefits were given to the boys. Our SIU welfare repre­ sentative was here doing the honors. He saw to it everyone got his carton of cigarettes along with his checks, shookhands with one and all and wished them a happy holiday. It's that personal touch which makes everyone feel pretty good. Tbe boys from the wel­ fare office sure do a good Job here. Of course the boys like to get the cash and cigarettes, but 1 do know that each and everyone of them sincerely appreciates the thought behind these bene­ fits and gifts, the knowledge that someone has not forgotten them. For this they are truly appreciative. Art Lomas 4. 4- Welfare Assist Comes In Handy To the Editor: i would like to thank the SIU Welfare* Services Department for all the help it has given my husband since his disability. Recently we received extm help from the SlU-when I was a victim of a serious accident, which almost proved fatal to me end my U^QLD.SOQ- Evey^hing Juiiunr SI, 19SS looked pretty dismal at that time, but the SIU came to our rescue. I have met some of my hus­ band's ex-shlpmates and can undcRtand why he has always been proud to bo a member of the finest maritime union in the world. I'm siu'e that our son Vincent, when he is at the age of understanding, will also be proud of the US bond he re­ ceived from the SIU. Thanks again. Mrs. Eugene Milanesl La. Storc»keeper Helps In Pinch To the Editor: 1 would like to express my thanks to the good people of the cash and carry store in Buras, La. I'm a deep-sea sailor in the SIU, but when this relief job on a tug cams up 1 went to Buras to catch it. Since the boat wasn't there when 1 got there, I went to ask the people in the store if they knew where it was. They didn't, but right away offered to try and find out. Well, they called up every­ body in town and still couldp't find out anything, so they closed - up the store and took me around in their car. We finally found it about ten miles up the road. Those people reaily have a heart for a stranded seaman. * Edward Adams t i 4i Pals Who Owed Cash Can Help To the Editor: My husband Antonio Gomali died'December 5 at the Staten Island hospital. As 1 have two children and no way to support them, 1 would appreciate it, very much if his friend^ who owed him money would send it to me now. 1 sure could use the money that his friends owe him. I don't want to mention their names, but m.ayb9 they will read the LOG and remember their friend. The address is 1541 St Marks Ave., Brooklyn 33, New York. Thank you. Mrs.-A. Gomali Praises Service In Lake Charles To the Editor: . In regard to the. subject of giving votes of thanks for jobs well done, I recohimend three cheers of "gratitude to our Lake Charles port agent, Leroy Clarke. ' He. deserves them for the out­ standing services rendered to the membership on vessels call­ ing In that area. John H. Hunt A * 4 He Rates SIU Second To None To the Editor: I am an ex-member at the SIU and sUlI receive the LOG although I don't go to sea any. more. I sure do appreciate your paper,' as it keeps me informed of all the goings-on in the marltime industry. I hope to keep on getting it. 1,would also like to say that now that I am working ashore, anff belong to a shoreside union. Paint Makers Union Local 1101 out here in Californiar I have yet to see a union ashore^that has all the wonderful benefits the SIU has. 1 sure do miss the sea but I now have a family, Sfiy;e the best part of a family' I is to watch it grow up, I guess it will be a long time before I ever go to sea. againl —T ' ill -a M » o .* A : �tsaassHBOSisstiasisa®^ y' I Jaaaanr SI, 195S ALCOA PARTNER (Atcoa), D*«. M —Chairman, P. Ryan; Sacratery, K. Nawmaun. Haspa to be put on all acreen doora. Dlacuaalon en Ice—aufflclent tfupply. Keep all acreen doora locked in port except one. to keep fliea and longahoremen out. Dlacua­ alon on bunk apringa. Suggeatlon to contact company. SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Seatrain), Dec. 24—Chairman, R. Jonas; Sacra­ tery, J, Egan. One man missed ship. Some disputed ot. New delegate elected. Need new mattresses. Port holes to be repaired. Vote of thanks to s'eward dep't for job well done. ALMENA (Paw Atlantic), Dec. 2«— Chairman, G. Yeager; Secretary, M. Hummeii. One man left ship rnd one missed ship. Report accepted. See what can be done alMMit hot and cold SEAFARERS LOG PVc Tblrteen machine. Scupper clogged. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done and for very fine Thanksgiving dinner. Report accepted. 60VERNMENT CAMP (Cities Serv­ ice), Dec. 22—Chairman, E, Sims; Sec­ retary, J. Kavsnaugh. One man short. One man missed ship, one man dis­ appeared at sea. ^e steward about Christmas menu. L'ock on foc'aie door and locker to be repaired. Replace dogs on portholes and gaskets. Need new coffee pots. MONARCH OF THE SEAS (Water­ man), Dec. 21—Chairman, J. Bates; Secretary, W. Devenncy. All depts. to make out repair list. Few hourg disputed ot. To start ship's fund. New delegate elected. Need new bread box in pantry. Keep midship house doors closed in port, See patrolman about roaches in crew's quarters. MORNING LIGHT (Waterman), Dec. 9—Chairman, M. Cooper; Secretary, W. Morse. Vote of thanks to officials and members for fine job In handling Robin Line situation. New delegate elected. Delegate to see patrolman about 1st asst. engr. being uncoopera­ tive, and neglecting to make repairs when necessary. Ship needs fiimigatIng for roaches. water—fanflt (or waablng. Repair flat to bo prepared and poated. Vote of tliaBkB to ateward dept. for fine Chriatmaa dinner. COlUR D'ALRNE VICTORY (Victory Carrlara), Nov. 1—Chairman, A. Andaraan; Secretary, F. Hffcka, Jr. Repalra being made. Delegate re-elected. Stove needa complete repair lob. ovena. stack, etc. Report accepted. Stove in bad condition: gangwaya need repaira to Insure safety. Discoaalon on gangways, galley range, acreen doors. Ice boxes, all In need of repaira. Vessel is calling at Turkey. Germany, Italy. Suez Canal. Iran, Greece. India. Vietnam. Formosa, Ko­ rea—quite a long trip. Has good crew. CALMAR (Calmar), Nov. It—Chair­ man, R. Noron; Sacrotary, N. MoCuilough. Report accepted. Garbage to be dumped in cans on stern. DEL MAR (Mist.), Dec. 22—Chair­ man, R. Stough, Jr., Secretary, C. Dowllng. One man missed ship in NO. If no Xmas party, money col­ lected will go into ship's fund. Flow­ ers sent for deceased fathers of two members.. Delegate extended. thanks for cooperation in making this good trip. Letters to Congressmen coming in slowly. Ship's fund $296. No logs: no firings—smooth trip. Few hours disputed ot. Keporf accepted. When arrival time is 8 AM. request payofl time be changed to 11 AM instead of 3 PM so that men finisjted for day may leave ship. _ , FELTORE (Ore Nay.), Dee. 22 — Chairman,- C. Stanley; Secretary, R. ' OsBoissisra. Have library on board. Request for percolator for each messhaU. FLORIDA STATE (Ponce), Dec. 20— Chairman, J. McCranie; Secretary, M. Caddy. No electric cooler obtained yet. Request patrolman visit ship in Florida. Scupper not installed in pan­ try yet. Some minor complaints In some departments. Ship's fund $16.44. Some disputed ot. New delegate elect­ ed. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine food well served. Messroom and pantry to be locked in, all ports and gangway watch to hold key for use by crew members only. CATEWAY CITY (Pan Atlantic), Dec. 29—Chairman, F. Travis; Secre­ tary, J. Austin. One man Injured. Two men left ship. $29 collected for, wreath for deceased mother of broth­ er. Ship's fund $2JH). Beef re: more adequate safety devices. Report ac; cepted. Coffee urn to be repaired. No heat in some rooms. Something to be done to Improve crew's quarters. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good menus, food and service. JEAN LAFITTE (Waterman), Dec. 14—Chairman, A. Lutey; Secretary, L. Meyers. Three men missed ship. Capt. expects payoff after discharging—will put out draw. Beefs to be taken to delegates only. Patrolmen to settle beef of men accepting hospital slips and not reporting to get time off. Ship's fund $27.40. Need new washing WELLESLEY VICTORY (Isthmian), Nov. 24—Chairman, J. Blultt; Secre­ tary, R. Gelling. No beefs. GaUey range repaired. Air line to be in­ stalled to produce better draft In range.. Mate will okay ,ot for seciu-Ing cargo that went adrUL Rooms will be painted. New reporter and secre­ tary treasurer elected. Decision to dispense with ship's fund. Wipers to take care of recreation room and laundry. Urge cooperation In keeping rooms eleata/ Place trash, in recep­ tacles provided for same. - Replace food in ice box. Do not dump coffee grounds in sinks. Repair list to be turned in. Repairs to be made whUe at sea. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), Dec 15—Chairman, C. Celiint; Secretary, H. Fitzgerald. Men getting off ship to give 24 hrs. notice. Repair lists to be turned in. All souvenirs to be duty free. Crew getting off advised to do so in Frisco—for greater con­ venience. Doiution given to Korean Orphanage—S95. Ship's fund S17. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. Suggestion that mate on watch collect passes prior to de­ parture frqm port In near future. TOPA TGPA (Waterman), Dec. 28— Chairman, H. Knowlas; Secretary, A. Frickt. One member missing at sea —Headquarters notified; captain no­ tified family. One man missed ship. One man failed to join vessel in Yoko­ hama. No beefs. No disputed ot. Re­ pair list to be tui-ned in. Letter, of condolence to be sent to family of Brother Barios lost at sea. Vote of thanks to steward for decorating X-mas trees, also for holiday dinners and fine food and service to cooks and mcssmen. DEL RID (Mist.), Dec. 29—Chairman, L. Edwards; Secretary, J. Butler Letter to delegates reaif and approv­ ed. Ship's fund S3. Radio repaired. Report accepted. Custom agent's card found aboard ship. Discussion on conditions in steward dept. Upturnec! lifeboat which couldn't dear dedi; of the Seagarden in emergency is eAimined by Johns­ ton, AB, in photo by Oscar A. RoMnfdt. Sdrne 40 Korean longshoremen were lost when tug bringing them to unload the Se'ogorden at Inchon collfded with on MSTS tanker. Rosenfdt said none of the Seagarden's boots worked and life-jackets sank when they were thrown over the side. LOG-A-RHYTHM: Sea Drift Bz ROT Fleischer Learn from the Sea! Move vAth the wind and tide! Float on the crest of a wave! ' Relax!—and enjoy the ride! Perhaps you'll reach some port. Perhaps you never will But somewheres you'll be drifting Or either standing still. Tension marks the straight line. Peace has no steady flow. Submit to the .sea and learn What compass never knows. 0 Or must man have a purpose? Must elements be fought? What's his destination? Must he always reach a port? Hood Steward Doubles As r-Man Rescue Unit Well aware of the danger in- entering the water between a wharf and a ship, SIU steward Leo Movall jumped in to save a drowning shipmate and then promptly applied artificial respiration to complete the-^ job. said Weaver and Kirby M. Wright, Movall was credited with AB, has been returning to the ship "great presence of mind and cour­ age" In affecting the rescue of Sea­ farer Gleason Weaver after he fcH between the Robin Hood and a dock in Laurenco Marques, PEA, several weeks ago. Weaver was subsequently flown back to the States when his injuries turned out to be more serious than sus­ pected at first. The Hood returned two weeks ago to cast the final votes in- the Robin Line election by a margin of 26-1 for the SIU. Ship's reporter Eugene Dawkins Watch The Birdie! IRENESTAR (Triton)/ Jan. 3— Chairmen, R. Baron; Secretary, M. Anderson. Discussion on repair Ust. New delegate elected.'" DEL SOL (Miss.), Dec. S—Chairman, V. Brunell; Secretary, W. Simmons. Good trip. Ship's fund $45. Some disputed ot. Only one is.sue LOG re­ ceived. Need washing machine. Need new books, magazines, etc. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine food, cooking and service. Votes of thanks to baker for fine baking. Started new feeding system—very satisfactory. Crew messman picked up in Galves­ ton. STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), Jan. 4 —Chairman, J. Yates; Secretary, G. Reyes. Repairs made, except galley range. Ship's fimd $30. Purchased baseball equipment. New delegate elected. Three doors to be closed at all times witile in Far East ports. Discussion about keeping NY long­ shoremen out while ship Is in NY. Keep bathrooms clean. SEASTAR (Triton), Jan. 1—Chair­ man, C. Stark; Secretary, E. Spradiey. New delegate elected. See steward about fresh milk in Kiel Canal. Check with captain about draws and mail. BENT'S FORT (Cities Service), Jan. 1—Chairman, A. Helmrt; Secretary, A. Souza. New delegate elected.. Reports accepted. Photographers are everywhere on the Fort Hoskins, it seems. While Bob Sharpie, fireman {left, >naps shipmate Joe Mellon, Chester Cooirias catches both of them in his sights. about 1 AM when Weaver stumbled and plunged between the ship and the wharf. Kirby rushed to the deck to grab a life-ring and threw it to Weaver. A line had also been lowered to him but he couldn't pass it about himself. While the local watchman and stevedore supervisors milled about excitedly, Dawkins recalled, Mo­ vall came along and descended into the water via a Jacobs ladder that had been hurriedly rigged up. He secured the line around Weaver, who was then hoisted up by the others. Started Respiration Scrambling up the ladder this time, and by now soaking wei, Mo­ vall immediately started artificial respiration to clear any water that jnight have gotten in'o Weaver's lungs and then, with Kirby, carried him to his room. A while later, when oiler Ray Dunn heard Wea­ ver moaning, it was decided after Consultation with the purser and Capt. Williamson to" move him to a hospital. Dawkins added that the stew­ ard's quick thinking during the mishap "undoubtedly saved the life of the drowning man . . . ex­ emplifying the highest traditions of the sea." At the wind-up Mo­ vall was left wi'h a violent case of nausea due to all the water he had swallowed during the rescue. . '^1 �Vag» Fonrteea SEAfARBR$ LOG Steward Greets A Passenger SniHAlL DIRECTORY U ' 1% 3 f'A- •'• SlU, A&G District BALTIMORE .... 1216 E. Baltimore St Elarl Siieppard. Agent EAstem 7-4900 BOSTON ^ 278 State St. James Sbeehan. Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. Robert Matthews. Agent .' Capital 3-4089: 3-4080 Sole passenger of the Oceon Joyce thrs trip fo Formosa, "Spotty" is given the once-over by steward F. "Whitey" Johnson (left) and A! Ordmaner. The dog is apparently going to Formosa as a gift for a high-ranking personage of the Chinese Nationalist Army. Oromaner is taking care of the animal during the voyage. LOG-A-RHYTHM: It's The Same Old Story "J . By James Why does a seaman keep his head When he is out to sea, And lose it when he goes ashore And starts out on a spree? Nobody loves a seaman When he's on the beach and broke. Nobody wants to buy him drinks. Or cigarettes to smoke. Or treat him to a restful flop. Or buy him food to eat. Or pick him up when he is down And put him on his feet. Nobody can remember Just a day or so ago. How the hero of that hour Had a pocket full of dough; Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I v/ould like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — please put my name on your mailing list. (Print information) . -ACT' NAME STREET ADDRESS • •. 'C;'- CITY Who stuck with him And were his pals. While he was s ill a live one. But who, like bees. When flowers have died Went back to their hives; And hid from him Or passed him by. When he was down. To catch another live one Just starting on the tot^n. There ought to be a law To make all seamen stay at sea. Or lock them up on hoard in port. And throw away the key. ^ ^ "All seamen today more or less seem to see themselves in this poem. The words 'next trip will be different' reverberate from one man to the next aboard ship until we make port. "Then all is forgotten-in the rush to get ashore and spend what has taken many days of toil at sea." —James JW, Elwell SS Cities Service Baltimore SUP HONOLULU PORTLAND 18 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 . 211 SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 510 Hacdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave Main 0290 WILMINGTON......... 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyif NEW YORK HYacinth 9-6165 RICHMOND, CaUt Canadian District i2evi HoUls St. Phone 3-8911 MONTREAL 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 FORT WILLIAM. 408 Simpson St. Untsrio Phone; 3-3221 PORT COLBORNE... 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone; 5591 TORONTO, Ontario 272 King St. E. EMplre 4-5719 VICTORIA, BC 617Vi Cormorant St. EMplre 4531 VANCOinrER. BC 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY. NS . 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE. Quebec 20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 THOROLD, Ontario 52 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC 44 8ault-au-Matelot Quebec Phone; 3-1569 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince WiUiam St. NB . . OX 2-5431 HALIFAX. N:S. Great Lakes District ALPENA 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BUFi\\LO. NY.. 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave., NE Phone: Main 1-0147 DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Phone: Woodward 1-6857 Din.UTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randclph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO .3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Elssex 5-2410 ^ 5 A fS-A f%0 a e • • e • ••eeeeee* M. Elwell. Or that he was an easy touch And quick to hand out loans. And buy the drinks For all his friends Who bled him to his bones. 1419 Ryan St. LAKE CHARLES. La. HEmlock 8-5744. Leroy Clarke, Agent MOBILE .^... 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITV T 912 Front St. Tom Gould. Agent Phone 2158 NEW ORLEANS 523 BlAvUle St. Lindsey l^ilUams. Agent Tulane 8628 NEW YORK..'... 875 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYaclnUi 9-6800 127il2S Bank St. NORFOLK ^ J. BuUock. Acting Agent MAdlson 2-8834 337 Market St. PHILADELPHIA . Market 7-1635 S. CarduUo, Agent PUEBTA de TIERRA PR ...101 Pelayo Phone 2-5988 Sal CoUs. Agent 450 Harrison St SAN FRANCISCO . Douglas 2-5475 Marty BreithoH. Agent 2 Abercom St SAVANNAH . Adams 3-1728 K B. McAuley. Agent .... 2505 1st Ave. SEATTLE . EUlott 4334 JeU GiUette. Agent TAMPA 1809-1811 N. FrankUn St. Tom Banning.,Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON, CaUf 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave., Bklyn SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall ASST SECRETARY-TREASURERS .1 Aleina. Deck W Hall, Joint C. Simmons, Eng. R Matthews Joint E. Mooney. Std. J. Volplan, Joint ZONE... STATE TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If y6u •re an old tubscrlbei and have a change of address, please give your former address below: ADDRESS ...... CITY ....... ZONE. .. STATE «•.«>•......•«»-•. PORT O'CML jannanr 81* 19Bt Call Of The Sea Is Still Strong schooL While at Fort^ Ord, Calif., ha received the "Outstanding . Trainee" award, which made me very proud indeed. Several of the boys have called while in port in Olympia, inquiring about Richard, so this should interest them. Mrs. Trilla McDaniel To tbe Editor: ^ I'd like to send my compli­ ments and best wishes from New Orleans to all my friends at this time, and hope' you are all in the best of health. I think of all of you, and couldn't let the holidays slip by without wishing t 4" t you the best. I am doing fine -and hope for a very enjoyable Lauds Kindness holiday if God spares my life. In Bereavement I still pray for you on the four To the Editor: comers of the seas and wish I I would like to thank all SIU members for their kindness when my husband, Daniel Bisset, died. All the flowers were really beautiful. Your Norfolk, agent, Ben Rocs, also was more than' kind to me. Keep up the good work, all of you. Mrs. Daniel Bisset All letters to the editor for 4" 4> 4 publication in the SEAFAR Kails Continued EES LOG must be signed by the wviter. Names will Union Progress be withheld upon request. To the Editor: I am writing these few lines to send greetings to all^my could be out w:th you. I am still under the doctor's . treatment, brother seamen while I'm enjoy­ but as soon as I hear the ships ing some time at home with my blow, I just can't help but think family. I've been sailing since 1952 .about it because I lirould love to and I can»say that we've got a be back on a ship again. God bless each and every one of you wonderful Union. We still have a lot of work ahead of us but and your families. I know we're progressing every Willie Johnson time. That's why I'm so proud. 4» 4> ' Please keep my name on the Bond For Baby LOG mailing list and continue sending it to my family. They Is Appreciated are very interested in it too. To the Editor: Guillermo Pena I wish to thank the SIU for 4 4 4 th^ United States savings bond in the amount of $25 which was Benefits Give sent for my baby gjrl, Myra Oi'^tiimer Lift Teresa. In her behalf, I'd like to To the Editor: I have received my disability thank all of you for same and for the good wishes made for check with the Christmas bonus her future. Our thanks to all. and sure would like to voice my many'thanks to the Union for Mrs. Ellen Feely Jts kindness to me. When I was sailing, on most (Ed. note; The bond sent by the SIU for li tie Myra was in of the ships I went under the addi ion to the regular $200 name of Tom Thorsen. My last maternity benefit paid • by the ship was^the Robin Trent in SIU Welfare Plan.) 1953. Best fliegards to all the oldtimers^-and my friends in the PHS Treatment SIU. Pprhaps some could write Draws Applause to me here at the marine hospi­ tal, 4141 N. Clarendon Ave., To the Editor: Just a few' lines from the Chicaao 13, HI. Thor Thorsen brothers in drydock here in Sa­ vannah. I've only been in here 4 4 4 since December 23 and will Oidtlmer Asks probably undergo surgery, as the x-rays from Tampa show Pals To Write that my deep tank is all fouled To the Editor: up. Hello to Lee Snodgrass and All of us here wish to express anyone else who may remember our appreciation to the l^spital me. I would really like to hear staff for the excellent treat­ from all of you. ment, and also to our SIU port ': I've been ill since August, officials for a wonderful job. 1955, and stuck out here in the There's not much to»write about, "desert, and would like to get so just pass on our regards and some mail from old friends. I best wishes for smooth sailing certainly miss the New Orleans to all hands. SIU hall and everything about W. D. Warmack it since the last time I sailed in the steward department. Please write me at 1530 S. Ex-Seafarer Sahaure Ave., Tucson, Arizona. Winton R. "Pop" Bennett Ties The Knot To the Editor: 4 4 4 Enclosed is a clipping from Adds Thanks our local newspaper in Olympia, Wash., telling -^bout the mar­ For Benefits riage of my son, Richard H. To the Editor: McDaniel, on Dec. 27. I have received the pleasant As Richard sailed" for over holiday greetings and benefits four years, I just thought this from the SIU Welfare Plan, and little item might of interest to it only refurbishes, my faith- as some of the SIU boys with a Union member that we who whom he Sailed. His bride is are away or are hospitalized the former Miss Sally M. Chap­ during the holidays are not for­ man, also of Olympia, and the gotten. ceremony was at the First Bap­ My sincere thanks and deep tist Church here. appreciation for this thoughtAt the present time Richard is fulness, and best wishes to all in the Army stationed at Fort members of our Union. May 1958 Gordon, Georgia. He is going bring good tidings for our medi­ to signal school .<;nd should be cal centers and other new prostationed elsewhere «s soon as- •'grams.' he finishes the next 12 weeks of Siegfried H. A. Gnittke Letters To The Editor $1 �iy; Jmvtn SI. 195#. I SEAFARERS RICENT ARRIVAIS lOG Face Fiftcea Seafarers' Offspring, North and South All of the following SW families have received g $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Elba Iris A. Ruiz, bom Septem­ Mrs. Harry C, Robinson, Mobile, ber 13, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ala. » i/ , . f Valentin Acabeo, Pt. Nuevo, PR. Ona Jean Fegan, born November John Neal Craddock, born De­ 20, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. cember 22, 1957, to Seafarer and Bernard J. Fegan, Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Edwin C. Craddock, Fairhope, Susan Elsie Haney, born Decem­ Ala., ber 16, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Etta Low Gabor, bora Septem­ James K. Haney, Baltimore, Md. ber 3, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Beth Stephanie Harris, born N6Bernard L. Gabor, New Llano, La. vcmber 22, 1957, to Beafarer and* Cassandra Elaine Horton, bora Mrs. Robert B.'Harris, Hiilview, October 5, 1957, to Seafai'er and 111. Mrs. David G. Horton, Mobile, Ala. Edward Alvin Hampson, born Raymond Chester Maples, born December 29, 1957, to Seafarer and At left, Seafarer Andrew C. Reed holds Leroy . December 18, 1957," to Seafarer Mrs. William E. Hampson, OpaAndre Reed, 1, and $25 US defense bond and Mrs. John D. Maples, Mobile, locka, Flav given by SlU at Leroy'i birth in January, 1957. Ala. Paula Lynn Wiithaus, born Jan­ Picture was taken in Reed's home town, Hotties. Albert Ortiz HI, bom December uary 7, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. burg, ..Mississippi, .. William Bedgood Jr., 8, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Paul L. Witthaus Jr., Morgantown, (above) hod snowy backdrop as he posed for Albert Ortiz Jr., Galveston, Texas. W. Va. this shot in Albany on January 14 at age of Diane Aileen Santiago, born-DeTheresa Diane Trawick, born seven months. His dad sails AB. ceniber 18, 1957, to Seafarer and November 18, 1957, to Seafarer Mrs. James F. Santiago, Los An­ and Mrs. Harvey Trawick, Mobile, geles, Calif. Ala. Maurine Hazel Bishop, bora De­ Alice Loraine Williams, born December 6, 1957, to Seafarer and cember 9, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. George R. Williams, Ports­ Mrs. Hoilis Bishop, Bayou La Batre, Ala. mouth, Va. Mark Alan Bolton, born Decem­ Diana McGinnis, born December The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the 21,-1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. ber 31, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is being paid to their Arthur J. McGinnis,, New Orleans, Frank A. Bolton, Rainier, Ore. beneficiaries. La. Scott Wayne Ogle, bora Novem­ Zacherian Rowles, 59: Brother took place in Glenwood, Cemetery, Teresa Lynn Robinson," bora De­ ber 27, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. RowleS died on November 7, 1957, Everett, Mass. cember 31, 1957, to Seafarer and Wayne H. Ogle, Palisades, NJ. in Baltimorej Md. Death was due $ 4> George E. Anderson, 44: A liver to a lung condition. He is survived by his wife, Mabel Marie Rowles. ailment was the ALBANY—Rising joblessness is Burial took place in Baltimore, Md. cause of death of \ . spurring a new effort to gain in­ Brother Ander­ creases in New York State unem­ son on December ployment benefits at this session Horace C. Henry, 54: Brother 18, 1957, in Sav­ of the legislature. Present bene­ Henry died of anna h , Ga? He fits are $36 per week. natural causes in became a full New Orleans, The disputing factions arre again member of the Louisiana on De­ at odds over the means to finance Union on June cember 30, 1957. the increased benefits. There af11, 1948, and , He became a full ready appears to be general agree­ sailed in the member of the steward, department. Burial took ment that the state benefits should Union on May place in Moreland Memorial Park rise to at least $45 weekly. The 19, 194 5, and State Federation of Labor is still Cemetery. sailed in the en­ hopeful of obtaining a $55 weekly gine department. minimum. Brother Henry is survived by his An increase to $45 was voted out mother, Annie M. Henry, of Cal­ twice last year but was vetoed due TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC EURQPEAN houn, La. Place of burial is un­ to the proposed financing methods. known. AND SOUTH AMERICAN WATERS The bills would have required employers in seasonal industries James M. Enwrfght, 54; On Octo pay a larger share of the costs . tober 16, 19 57, than those in other fields. A com­ Brother Enpromise which would spread ule William R. Dixon wright died in costs throughout industry is more It is urgent that you contact S. F. likely now because unemployment Boston, Massa­ EVERY SUNDAY, 1620 GMT (11:20 EST Sunday) chusetts, as a re­ Baker, RN, Box 734, 516 Ave. E, in the state is morq general today. sult of pneumon­ Muleshoe, Texas. TeIephone-6510 WFK-39, 19880 KCa Ships in Caribbean, East Coast Higher state disability benefits, ia. He became a (Muleshoe, Bailey County, Texas). to which employees also contrib­ of South America, South Atlan­ tic and East Coast of United full member of It concerns your children. ute, as well as increased work­ States. the Union on Ex-Del Norte men's compenaation, is also being April 4, 1957, Will the members who donated sought by the state AFL. Com­ WFL-<8. 15850 KCa Ships in Gulf of Mexico, Carib­ . ^ and was sailing to the Del Norte dryer fund get pensation benefits are now pegged bean, West Coast of South in the deck department Burial in touch with deck delegate N. at $36 weekly. The disability bene­ America, West Coast of Mexico and US East Coast. Funken, SS Del Norte, Delta Line, fit rate is $40 per week. New Orleans, La. They were un­ WFK-95, 15700 KCa Ships in Mediterranean area. able to get the dryer and if the North Atlantic, European and money cannot be refunded by June US East Coast. 4th, it will be put into the deck Seafarers who have taken the department fund. series of inoculations required Robert A. Merkt Would you please get in touch for certain foreign voyages are Meanwhile, MTD 'Roynd-The-World reminded to be sure to pick up with your sister, Mrs. John P. Keane at 2461 Acacia Drive, Con­ Wiride##broadcasts Continue . , . their inoculation cards from the cord, California. She is very anx­ Every Sunday, 1915 GMT captain or the purser when they ious to hear from you. (2:15 PM EST Sunday) pay off at the end of a voyage. Robert Creel •. WCO-13020 KCS The card should be picked up Please contact Perry M. PederEurope and North America by the Seafarer "Snd held so that sen through the mail room at head­ WCO-16908.8 KCa it can be presented when sign­ quarters. He > is holding some of East Coast South America . ing on for another voyage where your belongings. WCO-22407 KCa " Jack Johns the "shots" are required. The West Coast South.America Please contact Satterlee, Browne, inoculation card is your only proof of having taken the re­ Cherbonnie . and Dickerson, 30 Every Monday, 0315 GMT (10:15 PM EST Sunddv) Broad Street, NY 4, NY. quired shots. 4 t » .Those men who forget to pick WMM 25.15607 KCa 1 Will SIU ipembers who have up their inoculation card when .Australia they pay off may find that they left gear in the baggage room in WMM 81-11037.5 ~ are required to take all the San Francisco sometime ago please Northwest Pacific "shots" again when they want' arrange to pick it up. Baggage left mmoRiC to sign on for anotheir such voy­ there over a prolonged period will be given to charitable organiza­ age. tions. , - m V5I ^ ]• I 4 •• I •••di Seek $45 Benefit For Unemployed -1 - • ji EVERY I SUNDAY I DIRECT VOICE ' I BROADCAST • - I I , "THE VOICE OF THE MTD- Pick Up 'Shot' Card At Payoff MARITIME TRADES SEPARTMENT •: vmfofcALi J IN mnnm • a « c • J: it c �i' SEAFARERS • OFFICIAL ORGTAN OF.THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • .i • N- r • • r. : Sea Safety Action logs; No Int'l Meet Until '60 WASHINGTON—An international conference to improve world ship safety standards is not expected before 1960 de­ spite the demands for action following the Andrea Doria Stockholm collision 18 months'* ^^ was reported , at hearings last week ®goThe slow-moving processes before the House Merchant Marine 1^! • < r I:- * m:- ; tT:n"."' - January 8 Through January 21 • Port Boston ....... New York Philadelphia Baltimore ... Norfolk ..... Savannah ... Tampa Mobile . .... New Orleans . Lake Charles Houston . ... Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Dock A > o o• t e * • 9 62 13 54 15 8 10 17 41 14 31 8 21 19 Registered ' Oock • 6 9 4 29 12 2 4 2 15 40 15 5 8 10 DOCK' e 131 ftf. •451 16 27 10 11 ,A •nt. . • : 3 16 3 15 g 1 '4 9 . 12 <9 23 8 7 8 St«W. A 6 55 10 .20 3 6 13 26 43 3 16 2 23 13 Staw. B 1 . 6 8 11 .7 0 2 5 Tatal A 19 168 39 101 28 25 32 .63 124 28 "64 19 56 47 Total 10 55 28 3 .10 16 38 22 42 19 20 25 total «ae. 29 loir 54 156 . 56 28 42 79 162 50 106 38 76 72 of government In the United States Committee headed by Rep. Herbert If 20 and elsewhere appear to doom any C. Bonner. The committee some 40 world get-together on the subject months ago endorsed the safety ii -11 3 before that time. This would amount regulations on American ships as 17 4' to a lapse of four years since the being far superior to those gov­ .'.... 9 8 two passenger liners collided off erning ships of other countries. ; 12 : 5 Police Runaway Ships Nantucket Lightship on July 25, 15 7 1956. The disaster cause.d the loss •ng. Dock Slaw. Slaw. Tatal A major effort would be made Total Total A B A B A ' Roe. of the Andrea Doria and the lives at the forthcoming conference to Total 322 252 127 239 75 613 333 1146 of 50 persons. bring world sea safety rules closer US agencies have proposed a to the high US standards and also Shipped conference in the spring of 1959, to enforce some policing of ships Port Dack Daek Dack Ing. Eng. Eng. Slaw. Staw. staw. Total Total Tatal Total A B B C A B C A. ' c A B • c • ShliK but since other maritime nations registered under runaway flags, as Boston 4 4 0 5 3 0 3 1 1 10 10 1 21 have shown no interest in this date in Panama, Liberia, Honduras and 72 • 4 2 69 7 4 52 1 2 193 12 8 213 the British suggestion for a meet­ Costa Rica. Vessels operating un­ 18 • 0 0 2 0 13 9 7 0 40 9 0 49 ing in 1960 will probably prevail. der these registries are conceded 36 12 •6 2 34 0 20 6 1 90 24 : 3 117 ' Since the action taken at these to be the worst safety offenders. 11 2 0 7 2 0 5 3 1 23 7 1 31 conferences must then be ratified 3 ' 0 2 6 0 0 1 0 0 These flags of "convenience" not Savannah 10 0 2 12 Pr 3 0 12 3 0 11 unanimously by the governments only maintain minimal standards, Tampa .. 1 0 40 7 0 47 18 3 3 0 24 0 18 2 « 0 involved, the implementation of but also can't enforce them since 60 8 0 68 58 4 0 37 12 46 « 8 1 5 141 24 6 any new safety regulations is still the ships never touch their shores. 171 Lake Charles 8 3 0 6 0 8 4 4 0 ,20 13' 0 33 many years off. The problem has become a Serious Houston . ... 18 3 7 0 21 0 10 1 0 49 11 0 60 one since the last international Ratification Bogged Down 3 0 0 4 0 1 2 0 6 2 6 0 12 sea safety conference in 1948 be­ 23 2 0 0 17 0 19 0 0 59 2 0 61 A typical instance is the liferaft cause of the sizeable tonnage now 21 0 3 0 17 0 15 10 .- 0 53 13 0 66 amendment to the International operated under these'flags. Deck Deck Eng. beck Eng. Eng. Staw. stew. staw. Total Total Total Total B A c A - .B c A B C A B Convention for the Safety of Life c Ship. 31Q 34 6 66 Changes Recommended 269 5 215 46 10 •794 148 21 961 at Sea which the Senate ratified At the time of its report last last August on behalf of the US. SIU shipping rose again this period in the face of continued lay-up^ in several ports. Although 30 other nations had pre­ year, the House committee spelled out seven recommendations for im­ The number of jobs dispatched climbed to 961 while registration held steady. viously approved it, it will not go into effect until all 47 countries proved maritime safety, including A dozen ports shared in the increased job activity on all coasts, all of it for class A men. pgrty to the agreement officially greater observance of recognized Dnly Savannah and Lake-*^" trade routes, enforceable standards adopt it. Zlharles fell off in shipping the lay-ups seriously begin to out­ number thefeactiyations. This has The progress on US preparations for damage control and ballasting, since the last report. not been the case so far. / Mean­ for an eventual world conference improved radar training for deck On the seniority side, class B- while, shipping for class A men officers, use of bridge-to-bridge radio telephones in close communi­ Shipping remained the same as be­ especially should not be too much cations, Improved distress call pro­ fore and class C activity fell off of a problem.' cedures, greater study of radio and some more. The result was that The following is the forecast electronic devices for promoting ;obs for class A men accounted port by port: • . marine safety and wider circula­ for 83 percent of the total jobs Boston: ^air ... New York: WASHINGTON — As was ex­ tion of lessons learned from marine shipped, while the B and C- jobs Steady . : . Philadelphia: Fair . . . pected, the Supreme Court has dipped to 15 percent and 2 percent Baltimore: Good , . . Norfolk: Fair casuaities. knocked out the Baxley, Georgia, The State Department, Maritime of the total respectively. Class A . . . Savannah: Fair . . . Tampa: ordinance which required union Administration and Coast Guard, shipping and registration were al­ Good . . . Mobile: Fair . . . New organizers to get permits from the along, with other groups, are work­ most even, in fact. Eight ports Orleans: Good , . .' Lake Charles: town council and pay a fee for ing up proposed standards to ap­ shipped no class C men at all.' Fair . . , Houston: Fair . . . Wil­ every member signed up.. ply these recommendations to The outlook is for shipping to mington: Quiet . . . San Franclsw: The ordinance called for an world use. hold to the present level, unless Steady ... Seattle: Good. * annual fee of $2,000 for each .LAICE CHARLES—Storm sig­ organizer plus $500 for each mem­ nals from the "right to work" ber, in addition to which the coun­ front are looming in Louisiana, cil had the right to reject appli­ port agent Leroy Clarke reports. cants. A state senator is planning to in­ Under the ordinance, an organ­ troduce a "right to work" bill izer for the International Ladies similar to the one that was re­ Garment Workers Union, Hose pealed in this state following a Staub, was convicted for seeking hard fight by organized labor. The to sign lip workers without a state legislature does not meet un­ permit and sentenced by the local til May, so it will be some time courts. yet before it can be determined if the move has serious support. The court ruled that the ordi-' nance violated the rights of free­ Elect Labor Council Officials dom of speech, and freedom of /Tjie local Central Labor Council assembly as, provided for in the held its elections last week, with Bill of Rights. reelection of some of the incum­ The ruling , is expected to affect bent officers and new choices in a number of other towns in the other posts. However, all the offi­ South which have simile ordi­ cers, new and old, are strong nances. • friends of the SIU. Shipping slacked off somejvhat in the port. However, the. coming period looks promising with a number of ships d];e in.. Cities Service ships calling were the ChiUnder the SIU contract, US wawa. Government Camp, Bents Public Health Service doctors Fort,. Cantigny, CS Baltimore, have the final say on whether Bradford Island, Council Grove OP Dot ajman is fit for duty. If iand Winter Hill. Other ships in there is any ^ question about the port were the Petro Chem your fitness to sail, check with (Valentine); Val Chem (Heron) and Artist's rendition shows how new Port Authority piers in Brooklyn will look when first stage of construc­ the nearest USPHS hospital or the Fan Oceanic Transporter (Penn tion is completed. Seafarers aboard SlU-contracted dredge Sdndcaptain are now putting In fill for out-patient clinic fpr a ruling. NavigationX' / . pier project. • ;• 0-0^0 o .0 0 A I •m. Court Voids 6a. Union License fee Ask Revival Of 'Wreck' Law In La. Seafarers Aid New Pier Construction USPHS Has Last Say On Duty Sll|f m � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource January 31, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU DEFEATS CURB ON STRIKE RIGHT NMU ‘OBJECTS’ IN LAST STAND ON ROBIN LOSS 3 PHASES OF HERMAN COOPER GOV’T PROPOSES RULE OVER UNION FUNDS, VOTING SIU SETTLES ROBIN LINE OT CLAIMS NMU’S HOSPITAL BENEFITS INFERIOR – SO CURRAN THROWS MUD AT SIU HIGH COURT AFFIRMS SIU RIGHT TO STRIKE AGAINST BULL LINE HALL INSTALLS LEADERSHIP OF NY W’FRONT TEAMSTERS PHS BUDGET BREAKDOWN SHOWS SLIGHT FUND DROP CREWING OF LAY-UPS BOOSTS NY SHIPPING BOSTON SHIPPING GETS OK ON TIDELAND OIL CHARTER BALT. SEES RISE AHEAD IN SHIPPING ALL ACS COAL CARRIERS IDLE; TWO MORE RECALLED US SHIPS IN LINE FOR NEW FOREIGN AID CARGOES 105,000-TONNER STILL ON WAY TRAILERSHIPS READIED FOR PUERTO RICO TIPS FOR SEAFARERS IN FILING FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURNS BME EXPECTS HEAVY VOTE FOR MERGER WITH MEBA WC ATTACKS CARGO BAN SEASAFETY ACTION LAGS; NO INT’L MEET UNTIL ‘60 ASK REVIVAL OF ‘WRECK’ LAW IN LA. 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AFL-CIO •'> I f •• . i I '* J \ -i 'I W *• ir%- L V ( Maritmie Contmues Neglected In Departing Budget MesKigi Pagf 13 IN THIS ISSUE: SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District Election-^ BALLOTING PROCEDURES AND UNION TALLYING COMMITTEE REPORT See Centerfold Supp/ement �Page Two SEAFARERS LOG Maritime Bills Submitted in House Ask $15 Biiiion to Upgrade Fleet Jtmnaxj 31, 1969 | ^ 1, Senate Passes Up Chance To Mociify Filibuster Rule WASHINGTON—A five-year maritime program which would provide a total of $1,5 billion for revitalization of the U.S.-flag merchant marine was laid out in proposed legislation introduced in the WASHINGTON—The Senate passed up a clearcut opportunity House recently by Representatives Dominick V. Daniels (D-N.J.) and Jerome R, Waldie (D-Calif.). this month to change its rules and make it easier to break filibus­ The identical bills (H.R. 765 period is greater. They would also ceed 20 years—^with citizens of ters—the device the conservative coalition has used to block vital and H.R. 2729) call for appro­ be eligible for operating-differen­ the U.S. for the construction or . legislation. It refused to back up former fused to back up the Vice Presi­ priations of $300 million in tial subsidy in addition to con­ acquisition of new merchant or dent's interpretation of its rights. each fiscal year from 1969 through struction subsidy. fishing vessels or the substantial Vice President Humphrey, then The ruling was overturned on a 1973 for construction subsidies, still the Senate's presiding officer, Five-year experimental con­ reconstruction of existing mer­ when he issued a ruling that it 53-45 vote. aid in building nuclear-powered chant or fishing vessels. As a result, 34 senators will merchant ships and expansion of tracts for the payment of operat­ Such vessels would have to be took only a majority vote—not still be able at any time to prevent ing subsidies for vessels in the the unsubsidized fieet. A Com­ the two-thirds required under the the Senate from voting on legis­ mission on American Shipbuilding foreign commerce of the U.S., and built or reconstructed in a U.S. Senate's Rule 22—to limit debate lation they oppose. would also be established under for dry bulk vessels built after shipyard and be of a type, size on a motion to change the Sen­ Supported by Labor the enactment of the proposed and speed determined to be suit­ ate's rules at the start of a new the plan. able for use on the high seas or Congress. legislation for operation as con­ The AFL-CIO strongly sup­ Construction-differential subsi­ Great Lakes. Any new vessels tract carriers in such foreign com­ ported this year's rules reform A 51-47 majority of the Senate dies would be provided for build­ constructed under subsidy must drive, as it had the similiar efforts had voted to limit debate on the ing, reconstruction and recondi­ merce, would'be available to qual­ remain documented under the laws made in past Congresses. rules change motion. ified operators. These subsidies tioning of ships operating in "for­ Andrew J. Biemiller, the fed­ Humphrey, following the pro­ eign or noncontiguous domestic would make up the difference in of the U.S. for 25 years from de­ commerce" and would be avail­ cost between operation under the livery and reconstructed vessels cedure he had announced in ad­ eration's legislative director, urged able to privately owned shipyards U.S. flag and operation under a would be required to remain doc­ vance, mled that the cloture mo­ all senators to support the rules or shipowners who are U.S. citi­ foreign flag "whose ships are sub­ umented under U.S. laws for the tion had carried, even though it change effort. "It is our firm belief that the lacked a two-thirds vote. zens. stantial competitors of the U.S." duration of their economic life. people of these United States ex­ If his ruling had been accepted, In order to fulfill his obligations Such subsidies would be in "fair for the first years of operation. In pect their senators to decide the each senator would have been able and reasonable" amounts neces­ subsequent years, incentives would under the contract, each contrac­ major issues of our time," Bie­ to talk for one more hour. And sary to make up the difference be applied to reduce subsidy costs, tor would maintain a capital re­ miller said. "They expect that the then the rules change proposal between construction costs in U.S. with the operator having the op­ serve fund, composed of proceeds majority will win and the minor­ would have been either passed or shipvards and costs in foreien tion of selling his ships to the gov­ from sales of vessels, insurance ity will lose." defeated. The proposal itself was shipbuilding centers. National de­ ernment. and indemnities, depreciation Humphrey braved the wrath of a compromise—to reduce the re­ fense features incorporated would charges, and interest. the Senate's Dixie contingent and quirement for closing debate from be covered in full. Shipbuilding Commission A fund of $25 million for re­ a two-thirds to a three-fifths ma­ of Republican Leader Everett McObsolete vessels would be re­ A Commission on American search and development would jority. Kinley Dirksen when he an­ placed as determined bv the Sec­ Shipbuilding, consisting of six also be appropriated for each of But Humphrey's ruling—based nounced that he would rule the retary of Commerce that it is "in members, would be established the five years of the program. Re­ on the constitutional rights of the cloture motion carried if it re­ the public interest" to do so. Such under the prepared program. Each construction of the reserve fieet Senate to act on its rules by ma­ ceived majority support. ships must be of at least 1,350 member would be appointed by would receive $30 million for the jority vote—^was appealed. Humphrey gave the Senate its gross tons and have been in the the President for a three-year first year only. A majority of the Senate re- chance. But it muffed it. possession of a U.S. citizen for term and at least one would be at least three years. from the U.S. shipbuilding indus­ Aid would also be furnished in try. The Commission's task would developing, constructing and op­ be "to conduct a study of the erating privately-owned nuclear- extent to which federal assistance powered merchant shins incorpo­ to the private shipbuilding indus­ rating new designs which '"may try in the U.S. is necessary; to lead to reduction of the cost of preserve the competitive position constructing and operating future of such industry, and to preserve WASHINGTON—^During his final week in office, President Lyndon B, Johnson paid a farewell nuclear-powered merchant ships" a national capability for the build­ and are approved by the Atomic ing and repair of U.S. merchant" visit to AFL-CIO headquarters to thank the nation's working people for their support of his Admin­ Energy Commission. Mortgages and naval ships. At the conclusion istration and to present them with "a symbol of what the last five years has been all about.' on such ships may be insured by of its three-year term the Com­ That symbol was a glass-en­ «>Johnson's legislative program The President turned the case the Commerce Secretary. mission would report to the Presi­ closed case containing 100 pens over to AFL-CIO President and labor's legislative program, Subsidized nuclear-powered dent and Congress and then dis­ used in signing into law 100 George Meany at a ceremony in Meany noted, were "all but iden­ ships would have to be docu­ band. landmark legislative measures en­ the lobby of the federation build­ tical and, working in close har­ mented under the laws of the U.S. Further, the Secretary of Com­ acted during the Administration, ing across Lafayette Park from mony with him, goals became realities and dreams were for 25 years or for as long as merce would be given authority all of them with the active sup­ the White House. they are so propelled, whichever to negotiate contracts—not to ex­ port of organized labor. It was a frankly sentimental achieved." In presenting the case of pens occasion for both Johnson and Meany—and for the Executive at the headquarters ceremony, Council members, AFL-CIO staff Johnson reminisced over his per­ and guests who filled the lobby sonal meetings with Meany at the for a final, personal tribute to the White House and the scores of President before he closed out his telephone conservations they had engaged in. Administration. "During this period of five Meany accepted the case and the pens "on behalf of the AFL- years," the President recalled, CIO, its leadership, its millions of "our general goal has been the members, and on behalf of the greatest good for the greatest num­ many, many millions more who ber. We have tried to improve will be beneficiaries of the legis­ working conditions; we have tried lation which you signed into to improve wages; we have tried to see that profits were reason­ law " able. "One of Gieatesf "We passed minimum wage He predicted that "Lyndon bills and thinp of that nature that Johnson will go down in history directly applied to labor. But the as one of our greatest chief ex­ thing that we have borne down ecutives." on is the education of our young, Meany called Johnson a "friend medical assistance for our old, of all workers everywhere; a man conservation of our resources— who devoted his life without stint human and natural. to public service, attaining the Praises Labor highest office, yet holding com­ mon bond with those he served. "I know of no living single group that I think has been more He said Johnson had "fought responsible for the advances that unceasingly" to bring the poor have been made In this field in "more jobs, better wages, a better the last five years than the AFLlife," and he cited such accom­ CIO, headed by George Meany, President Johnson presents 100 pens which he used to sign 100 landmark legislative measures during his five plishments as aid to education. and supported by millions of men years in the White House to AFL-CIO President George Meany as farewell tribute to labor's co-operation Medicare, and stronger, expanded and women throughout this coun­ in helping achieve the progressive legislative program. "Promises made must be carried through." he said. minimum wages. try." Johnson's Farewell Tribute to Labor Cites Progressive Role of AFL-CIO �January 31, 1969 SEAFARERS Joining the Pension Roster ly Alex Anagnostou (left) is presented with first SlU pension check by welfare director Al Bernstein in New York hall. A native of Greece, Seafarer Anagnostou was last a crewmember aboard the Robin Hood. He is 60 years old and sailed as fireman-oiler. Since February 1966 SlU-MEBA, Dist. 2 School Has Upgraded Total of 725 LOG Page Three Maritime Remains National Stepchild In Outgoing Administration's Budget WASHINGTON—President Johnson's final budget message to Congress contains just $15,918,000 for the construction of new mercbant ships in the United States during fiscal 1970—an amount esti­ mated as sufficient to fund only from eight to 10 ships for the period and which is the smallest con­ struction budget proposed for ^ crease of close to $80 million cal year ends next June 30. federal aid to domestic ship re­ which is further magnified by the Allowing, as it does, for eight placement in many years. inflationary increase in costs which to 10 ships for the 14 subsidized In addition, the outgoing Chief has occurred over the past 12 lines during the coming fiscal year, Executive included a renewal of months. the budget will reflect the second his appeal—made several times For operating differential subsi­ of the two lowest consecutive con­ previously and firmly rejected by dies, the request is for $224 mil­ struction years since the replace­ the Congress—for the relocation lion. Although this appears to ment program went into effect in of the Maritime Administration represent an $18 million increase the mid-1950s. Only one ship from the Department of Com­ over the fiscal 1969 amount, it is was actually put under contract merce to the Department of Trans­ geared for inclusion of an increase in 1967; however that year was portation. Last year's Congres­ in payments for last year which sandwiched between a 17-ship sional mandate for the establish­ are scheduled to become due in year in 1966 and a 12-ship year ment of an independent MARAD, the new year. No expansion is in 1968. passed by both houses, is ignored provided for in this area. Since 1962, about 12 ships a in the message. Allowed for research and de­ year have been authorized, on Also, for the third successive velopment in the new budget are average. Inasmuch as the subsi­ year, a request was made for a $7.7 million, about $1 million dized fleet consists of about 300 ships, a 30-ship-a-year average is fleet of 15 "fast deployment lo­ more than in the current year. gistics" ships (FDLs). The FDL For ships in the reserve fleet an regarded — by maritime labor, proposal has consistently been appropriation of $5,174,000 is management and Congress alike— defeated by Congress and has been recommended. It is proposed that as the minimum number needed strenuously opposed by maritime about 600 ships in reserve be to revitalize the U.S.-flag fleet be­ labor and management. maintained on a "retention" basis fore it becomes too old for eco­ while the others will be scrapped nomic operation. To bring about Smallest in Years at a rate of approximately 100 any increase in the size of the The allocation for construction American merchant fleet, a larger per year. is the smallest in many years. It According to MARAD, 14 sub­ number of vessels built annually compares with 11 ships provided in U. S. yards would be necessary. for in the 1969 fiscal year. Sen­ sidized ship operators have re­ However, few ship construction ceived 141 replacement ships in ator Warren G. Magnuson, chair­ subsidies are presently available man of the Senate Commerce the last 15 years, at a total cost of are confined to only 14 favored more than $1.6 billion. Approxi­ Committee, has previously stated carriers while the unsubsidized that no less than 30 ships a year mately fialf of this total was for segment of the fleet struggles should be built in U.S. shipyards differential construction subsidies against economic oblivion. and that figure is regarded as "a which made it possible for the Despite its failure to allocate minimum necessity" by the in­ lines to build vessels in U.S. ship­ sufficient funds for the vital job yards at foreign yard prices. dustry. Under existing replacement pro­ at hand, the new budget message As in the past, no provision does state that "the 1970 program whatever is made in the budget grams, the subsidized lines have calls for an expansion of the pre­ for the long-neglected unsubsi- on order 36 ships costing $714 vious activity level to improve the dized fleet of tramp and bulk car­ million. competitive position of the U.S. Carry-over funds, held over by merchant marine and maritime riers which has been bearing a major portion of the nation's budgetary pressures since 1967 industries." This perfectly correct needed sealift needs to the Viet­ and again last year, amount to theory must now be translated nam theatre of operations with $101,600,000. This has already into law. been taken into consideration in no subsidy at all. Mentioned as included in such The Maritime Administration's the Department of Commerce a program are advanced shipping total budget request for fiscal 1970 budgetary plans. About $37 mil­ systems, technological develop­ was for only $279.8 million, com­ lion of the 1969 budgetary allow­ ment and technology support. pared with $355.7 million author­ ance has net yet been committed However, no new policy as ized in the previous year—a de­ for new construction, but the lis- such, is mentioned—although such a program was promised by the Johnson Administration four years ago. BROOKLYN, N. Y.—^The SIU and District 2, Marine Engi­ neers Beneficial Association this month announced that a total of 725 merchant seamen have obtained licenses as engineers and deck officers in the last three years ing as unlicensed seamen are re­ after completing training courses tained after they obtain their li­ at the jointly-operated Union censes and go to work as engi­ school here. neers and mates on District 2 and This is the lareest number of AMD vessels. Members of both new and upgraded licenses pro­ unions also receive pay, medical duced at any existing maritime care and other benefits while union training programs. they're attending the schools. In a joint statement, SIU Presi­ The SIU-District 2 MEBA-Mardent Paul Hall and Ravmond T. itime Upgrading Center is housed McKay, President of MEBA, Dis­ in a complex of buildings consist­ trict 2, said: ing of classrooms, laboratories, "The school is intended to sup­ machine and welding shops and plement the merchant marine dormitories. The staff includes a academies and to provide an easily director and seven full-time in­ expandable pool of skilled man­ structors. The entire program is power for merchant shipping. By financed by American-flag ship attempting to match the needed operators under their collective skills with the available job oppor­ bargaining agreements with the tunities, we're also providing a SIU and District 2. long-needed means of upward Courses leading to an engineer's movement for professional sea­ license take three to four months, men and licensed merchant ma­ and those for a deck officer's rine officers." license a little longer. The Schools of Marine Engi­ neering and Navigation that com­ prise the District 2 MEBA, STU A & G Maritime Upgrading Cen­ ter were established to help re­ lieve the shortage of licensed offi­ cers facing the U.S.-flag Merchant Marine as a result of the Vietnam war and the normal loss of man­ WASHINGTON—The United States and the Soviet Union signed a new two-year fisheries agree­ power arising from retirement, deaths and other causes. The Cen­ ment last month which restricts the amount of scup, fluke, red hake, whiting and yellowtail flounder ter hopes to reduce ship operat­ the Russian fishing vessels may take from the waters off the Middle-Atlantic states during 1967-70. ing costs by raising even further The new pact is really an ex- ^ mile area south of Long Island, der the terms of the agreement, to the level of maintenance skills. tension and modification of an the new pact forbids Soviet fishing transfer their catch from smaller Since February 1966, Hall and expired one-year agreement that McKay said, 307 Seafarers have was originally concluded in Mos­ in a 4,000-square mile elongated to larger vessels in one specific area, about 40 miles from the U.S. part of the 54-mile zone. qualified for original licenses as cow on November 25, 1967. coast extending from Rhode Is­ The Soviets have also agreed to marine engineers, and 329 mem­ SIUNA Vice-President Austin land to Virginia. ^ keep their total annual catch with­ bers of District 2 MEBA have No fishing, either American or in the 1967 figure of 47,086 metric raised their licenses after studying P. Skinner, newly re-electec '..ecreat the school. Another 35 men, tary-treasurcr of the New Bedford Russian, will be permitted in the tons. The agreement will be po­ chiefly recent veterans of the Navy Fishermen's Union, .served as a area during the spawning season, liced by the Coast Guard. and the Coast Guard, also have member of the U.S. State Depart­ which runs from January 1 to During January 1968, when the ment delegation that negotiated April 1. earned engineers' licenses there. old agreement was less than 10 the agreement. He labeled it "A This newly defined area," days old, Russian fishing vessels Deck officers' licenses also have definite improvement over the pre­ Skinner commented "is really were found within the restricted been awarded to 54 men since late vious agreement, especially for 1967, Hall and McKay said. These New Bedford fishermen, who rely where the fish are—putting re­ fishing area on three occasions. strictions on it has definite value These violations of the agree­ men include members of the SIU heavily on Atlantic yellowtail for American fishermen." ments were first observed by fish­ and of the Associated Maritime flounder." Once again, as in the 1967 Mid- ermen from the SIUNA-affiliated Officers, an affiliate of District 2 Oif-Limits Zone Redefined Atlantic agreement, the Russians Atlantic Fishermen's Union, and MEBA that represents licensed deck officers on ocean-going and Skinner also pointed out that will be allowed to fish up to only I epwrted to Congress and the pub­ Great Lakes ships. the new treaty which extends from six miles off the U.S. coast—this lic by SIUNA Vice President To encourage the upward move­ January 1, 1969 to December 31, time, in a 54-square mile area, James Ackert. Ackert's formal ment of Seafarers and officers, ar­ 1970, redefines the restricted fish­ south of Moriches, Long Island complaints as to time and location rangements have been worked out ing area contained in the old from January to April, when fish­ of the violations were upheld by under which pension credits earn­ agreement. Instead of banning ing in other areas is r^-stricted. the House Merchant Marine and ed by Seafarers while they're sail­ fishing in the same 5,000-square They will also be permitted, un­ Fisheries Committee. United States^ Soviets Sign Pact Restricting Mid-Atiantic Fish Catch Port of Baltimore Leads Nation In 1968 Cargo BALTIMORE—A gain in for­ eign commerce of 14.6 percent moved the Port of Baltimore ahead of all other North Atlantic ports for 1968 shipping, accord­ ing to figures released this month by the Maryland Port Authority. Statistical projections by the Port Authority indicate that the Port of Baltimore handled some two million more tons of importexport cargoes in 1968 than in 1967. This compared with a Port of New York gain of nine percent and an over-all national increase of 9.1 percent. The total was helped consider­ ably by a surge in cargo handled at the Port Authority's Dundalk Marine Terminal and the new container terminal built by the Canton Company and leased to the SIU-contracted Sea-Land Services, Inc. �Page Fonr SEAFARERS LOG January 31, 1969 Wirtz Calls for $2 Minimum Wage Appliance Makers Warned In Final Annual Report to Congress On Misleading Warranties WASHINGTON—Every worker in the United States should receive a minimum wage of $2 an hour "to maintain himself and his family decently," former Labor Secretary Willard Wirtz told Con­ WASHINGTON—Appliance manufacturers and repairmen gress in his final report on the operations of the Fair Labor Standards Act this month. have been left with a warning by the outgoing Johnson Adminis­ Universal minimum wage cov­ in 1967 and 1968, employment those on farms, the $2 minimum tration that they must improve the quality of appliance service erage at $2 an hour would cut lias increased in the areas affected would be effective by 1975 with and warranties within a year or face regulation by federal legis­ in half the number of persons by extensions of the coverage. He intermediate steps taken during lation. living "in poverty," presently esti­ said also that increased minimum the intervening period. The warning was contained in the report of a presidential task mated at 22 to 26 million, Wirtz wage levels have not contributed Wirtz recommended also that force on appliance warranties and service released by Betty Fursaid. to the current inflationary spiral overtime payment after eight hours ness, who was special assistant to President Johnson, for con­ Noting that in contrast to the "to an extent which permits rea­ in a day and 40 hours in a week sumer affairs. number of persons at the poverty sonable questioning of their net apply to all industries and all Her office co-ordinated the work of the task force which in­ level, unemployment is only be­ value in strengthening both the workers. He urged also federal re­ cluded former Secretary of Labor Willard Wirtz and Commerce tween two and three millions, the position of low-paid workers in imbursement in situations where Secretary C. R. Smith, Chairman Paul Rand Dixon of the Federal secretary concluded that more particular and the economy in the payment of subsistence wages Trade Commission, and other top government executives. than half of those living in pov­ general." is impossible economically as in Miss Furness said the gist of the report and its recommenda­ erty do so not because the head On future extension to univer­ the case of employment of the tions is that manufacturers "get some of the garbage out of their of the family is unemployed but sal coverage, the secretary pro­ handicapped workers in a "shel­ warranties, and get more guarantee into them." because he doesn't get a decent liv­ posed $2 an hour effective in 1971 tered workshop." Dixon's recommendations in the report were that FTC "intens­ ing wage for the work he does. for all jobs covered by the wageHe called finally for subsequent ify its efforts" to halt deceptive advertising of appliance guaran­ AFL-CIO President George hour act prior to 1966, with an in­ adjustment of the $2 minimum to tees and consider issuing "guidelines" for warranties. Meany hailed Wirtz's report as termediate step of $1.80 an hour keep the minimum wage level in "correct and courageous," declar­ starting in 1970. He also proposed consumer education on warranties and guar­ proper relationship to changing ing that "it deserves prompt, favor­ anties, an end to "disclaimers" of warranties by manufacturers, For all other jobs, including prevailing wage levels. able consideration." "clear and simple" language in warranties and an end to manu­ Meany said Wirtz has "pin­ facturers trying to pass on to the consumer the cost of replacing pointed a major cause of poverty defective parts. in America and his prescription Smith recommended that the appliance industry provide the for its solution is just, sensible and consumer with point-of-sale product information to aid shopping achievable." for appliances and reduce misunderstanding of guarantees. He noted that the AFL-CIO Wirtz called for a continuing study of the appliance industry's already has announced its deter­ WASHINGTON—A co-ordinated program for feeding the poor manpower aspects by the government with a view toward im­ mination to fight in the 91st Con­ proving repair service and the training and qualifications of gress for a $2 minimum wage with is needed to wipe out the hunger and malnutrition that exists in repairmen. the nation, departing Secretary Wilbur J. Cohen of the Department universal coverage. The task force, created by President Johnson in his 1968 con­ of Health, Education and Wei- ^ to appropriate sufficient funds and Of Great Value sumer message to Congress pointed to numerous examples of fare told Congress this month. "The Wirtz report and recom­ He urged a wholesale reorga­ the reluctance of more conserva­ misleading, unclear warranties and guarantees, failure to live up mendations will be of great value nization of the "fragmented" pro­ tive counties to participate in fed­ to them and costly repairs of appliances. eral food programs. in that effort," Meany said. "The grams now in operation. The task force did not specify exactly what form legislation From a meager start eight years secretary's action is a fitting cli­ should take, if its warning isn't heeded, but suggested that the Cohen testified before the Sen­ ago, food aid programs have max to his term in office. He is a ate Select Committee on Nutrition measures might be patterned after several bills introduced in compassionate man, a true hu­ and Human Needs that hunger grown to a $1 billion-a-year opera­ the 90th Congress. manitarian and his recommenda­ cannot be eliminated simply by tion. About half the money goes Generally, they were shaped to crack down on 'deceptive tions are a demonstration of these "stuffing more food down people's to school lunch programs. The guarantees, give the consumer more remedies against them and other half is for the food stamp qualities." gullet." set compulsory standards for warranties and guarantees. program so poor families can Wirtz noted in the report that He further suggested that fed­ make purchases in grocery stores under the 1966 amendments to the eral food programs for the poor with the stamps. minimum wage law, taking effect be switched from the Agriculture Department to HEW because it could do a better job. HEW, he said, "unlike Agriculture, is not subject to interference or domina­ tion by the congressional commit­ tees or outside interests or agri­ cultural producers." Hunger and malnutrition will WASHINGTON—^The Supreme Court ended a 13-year legal battle this month by refusing to dis­ continue unless the federal govern­ turb a National Labor Relations Board ruling that Deering Milliken, Inc., closed its Darlington, S.C., ment takes over all welfare pro­ WASHINGTON — AFL-CIO grams and embarks on a broad co­ plant unlawfully to "chill" union organizing in the other 45 plants of the giant textile firm. President George Meany called The high court declined to ordinated program of health edu­ this month for cessation of all acts cation, food technology, and aid act on the corporation's petition Darlington employees, "one great sion by ruling that an employer of terrorism, and retaliatory meas­ in family planning for the poor, to review a 1968 finding by the step forward has been taken. One has the right to go out of business more loophole through which at any time for all or his ures they inspire, in a cable to the Cohen declared. 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Ap­ anti-union employers such as operations. The Supreme Court National Council of Lebanese His ideas for curbing the "frag­ peals at Richmond, Va., that the Deering Milliken can slip has been reversed the appeals judges and Trade Unions which had sought mentation" in the federal nutrition NLRB applied the law correctly. closed." sent the case back to the NLRB the Federation's support for field, Cohen said, would be left AFL-CIO President George The Deering Milliken case goes for further hearings. United Nations action against over for then secretary-designate Meany and President William back to the middle 1950s, when An employer has the "absolute Israel. Robert H. Finch "as something to Pollock of the Textile Workers TWUA sought to organize mill right" to terminate its entire busi­ The Lebanese cable read: achieve." Union of America both hailed the workers at Darlington and other ness at any time, the high court Cohen recommended creating end of the union's long fight for company plants in the Carolinas. reiterated, but a partial closing "Perfidious attack by Israel on Beirut International Airport con­ within HEW a human nutrition justice on behalf of 510 Darling­ was held to be unlawful "if moti­ Company Threats stitutes grave assault against UN administration which would do ton workers whose jobs were During the campaign, manage­ vated by a purpose to chill union­ charter and rights of man. Peace more than "focus on health, agri­ abolished by Deering Milliken ment told Darlington workers the ism" in other company plants. dangerously compromised. We ap­ cultural production, or even the after a majority voted in 1956 plant would be closed if they After further hearings the. for the union. peal for your fraternal support to noor." NLRB concluded that Darlington voted for the union. They did, "We need," he continued, "an alert public opinion and to have Pollock said that, while the end and company directors soon ap­ and Deering Milliken constituted government support the applica­ agencv that can bring to bear re­ of the Darlington case will "finally proved an order by Roger Milli­ a single employer and that closing tion of the Security Council reso­ sources in education, marketing bring these workers re-employment ken, the head of the chain, to the Darlington mill was "at least strategy economics, public welfare opportunities and backpay" of close the plant and sell the equip­ in part the product of a desire to lution for safeguarding peace." and related nrograms." several million dollars, "there is ment piecemeal. That prevented discourage unionism at other The AFL-CIO answer read: The nutrition administration no justification for any society to any purchaser from continuing Deering Milliken mills." "Re your cable, AFL-CIO would have the resnonsibility for allow justice to drag along for operations at Darlington, the un­ The board found that Darling­ deeply deplores all acts of terror­ food distribution nrowams and an nearly 13 years." ton was one of 17 corporations ion charged. ism and the retaliatory measures "innovative" food stamp orogram. Meany congratulated the union After long hearings the NLRB owned and controlled by the Milli­ which those acts inevitably incur. Earlier. Agriculture Secretary on behalf of the AFL-CIO for ruled that Darlington and Deer­ ken family. Again it ordered the Freedom and well-being for all Orviile L. Freeman told th" Sen­ its perseverance in continuing to ing Milliken were commonly con­ company to bargain with the un­ the peoples in the Middle East ate committee that it would cost fight for the rights of the stranded trolled. It ordered the corporation ion and reinstate the workers who urgently demand total cessation an aHditional $1 billion a year to workers "and for its continuing to pay lost wages and bargain with lost their jobs. That time the such hostile acts which destroy life clo.se the nutritional gap and end effort to win gains for workers" TWUA about re-employment of 4th Circuit voted to enforce the and property and gravely jeopard­ hunger. in other southern cotton mills. He the fired workers at other D-M board's order, but the corporation ize prospects for just and lasting Freeman listed two main obsta­ added: again refused to comply and filed mills. peace between Republic of Israel cles in the war on hunger and mal­ "Though it is doubtful that full The appeals court at Richmond, its review petition with the Su­ and its Arab neighbors." nutrition—the refusal of Congress justice will ever be done" for however, upset the NLRB deci­ preme Court. Cohen Urges All New Policy For Feeding Nation's Poor AFL-CIO Rejects Lebanese Labor's Anti-Israeli Plea Supreme Court Backs Textile Union To End 13-Year Darlington Battle �January 31, 1969 SEAFARERS Time to Ship Again Page Five LOG In Final State of Union Message; Johnson Resaps His Administration, Calls tor Continaed Soriai Advances WASHINGTON—Lyndon B. Jchnson went to Congress and the American people for the last time as President this month to deliver his farewell State of the Union message, summing up the accom­ plishments of his Administration and urging the nation to follow through on the commitments they represent. grams, including a 13-percent rise have already sought to deal with The President's nationally- in social security benefits, sharp them. One or more Presidents will televised address was given to increases in funds for the model try to resolve or contain them in a joint session of the Congress in cities program and for job train­ years to come." which he had spent so much of ing, appropriations to permit con­ He stressed that the departure David Gower throws in for a job with New York dispatcher Luige his public life. struction of 500,000 housing units of an administration "does not lovino. A native of Texas, Gower joined SlU in San Francisco. He TTie members of Congress wel­ for needy families in the next mean the end of the problems it comed him as one of their own fiscal year, and creation of an ur­ has faced. The effort to meet recently paid-off the Seatrain San Juan after Puerto Rican trip. with a standing ovation of more ban development bank to provide them must go on, year after year, than three minutes and repeated capital for community improve­ if the momentum we have mount­ Cite Costly Red Tape interruptions for applause. ed together in this decade is not ments. These proposals and others were to be lost." Mixed Emotions Johnson referred to the five The President's speech, deliv­ spelled out in detail in the Presi­ dent's budget for fiscal 1970, sent years of his Administration as a ered in subdued tones, was a mix­ to Congress the following day. The "watershed," which saw comple­ ture of pride in the major social budget, which his aides described tion of "a major part of the old advances achieved during his five years in office, regret over the fail- as "very tight," is aimed at meet­ agenda." He cited Medicare, the ure to win peace in Vietnam, and ing pressing domestic and foreign Voting Rights Act, Head Start and needs and calls for continuation of federal aid to education, conserva­ WASHINGTON—^Although the total number of new merchant open sentiment recalling the strug­ the 10 percent income tax sur­ tion measures, and job training for gles and associations of a lifetime vessels delivered from U. S. shipyards during 1968 was somewhat in the nation's seryice. charge. 5 million workers. higher than that of the previous year, American yards still utilized As he took leave of Congress, "Most important," he declared, "I hope it may be said, a hun­ Johnson called upon it to give "the country is close to full em­ only an average of about 60 per- ^ dred years from now," he told development of a more favorable cent of capacity, the Shipbuild­ shipbuilding environment through Congress, "that together we helped then President-Elect Nixon its ployment—not in theory, but in fact. Tonight the unemployment ers Council of America an­ a greater reliance on 'the proven to make our country more just for "understanding." rate is down to 3.3 percent. The Big Burden nounced this month. traditions of private enterprise,' all its people—as well as to insure "He is entitled to have it," the number of jobs has grown by Also at a high level, according and has pledged support of a pro­ the blessings of liberty for our President said. "The burdens he more than 8.5 million in the last to Edwin M. Hood, the council's gram to enable carriage of more posterity. "I believe it will be said that we will bear as our President will five years—more than in all the president, was "the mass of paper­ than 30 percent (compared with be borne for all of us. Each preceding 12 years." work, details, rigid specifications, present 5.6 percent) of U.S. for­ tried." of us should try not to increase More Funding Needed But Johnson's sixth State of the indecision, administrative duplica­ eign trade and commerce aboard them for the sake of narrow per­ These accomplishments, he tion, and needless red tape asso­ American-built, American-flag Union message, for all its valedic­ tory nature, looked ahead as well sonal or partisan advantage." noted, do not complete the cycle, ciated with shipbuilding contracts, shifw 'by the mid-1970's.' The President took note of his since "much of what we have com­ "It is unlikely, however, that the as backward. The President out­ both naval and merchant, under own trials during the past five impact of these efforts will be im­ lined a number of proposals to mitted needs additional funding to governmental auspices." mediately discernible." extend and expand domestic pro- years. become a tangible reality." Year-End Report "Every President lives," he said "Yet the very existence of those "not only with what is, but with commitments—those promises to Hood, in a year-end report, what has been, and what could be. the American people—is a kind said the level of activity in Ameri­ "Most of the great events of the of reality in itself. can yards reached a "post-war presidency are part of a larger se­ high" in 1968—placing the U.S. "Breaking those promises would quence extending back through on an equal footing with Japan a tragedy for our country." in terms of dollar volume. WASHINGTON—^The Soviet bloc is preparing to intensify its several decades and administra­ Reviewing the international sit­ tions. United States shipyards deliv­ invasion of the commercial sea lanes of the world. Professor J. D. uation, the President urged prompt "Urban unrest, poverty, pres­ ered 25 merchant ships in 1968, Atkinson of the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, sures on welfare, education and ratification of the nuclear Nonwith a gross tonnage of 342,800, warned here last week. Proliferation Treaty and a search He emphasized that this was a law enforcement, the continuing for "areas of agreement with the the report stated. The comparable Speaking at a meeting spon­ crisis in the Middle East, the con­ figure in 1967 was 13 ships ag­ sored by the AFL-CIO Mari­ "minimum program," adding that flict in Vietnam, the dangers of Soviet Union where the interests "in view of the growing magnitude gregating 163,000 gross tons. time Trades Department, Atkin­ of the Soviet effort it might be nuclear war, and the difficulties of both nations, and of world "While during the year most son said there was strong evidence necessary to review this number of dealing with Communist pow­ peace, are served." attention centered on shipbuilding that Moscow intends to follow up to project a total of 250 instead ers, all have at least this much in programs sponsored by the Fed­ on its recent rate-cutting on Aus­ of 200 U.S.-built merchant ships." common: They, or the causes that gave rise to them, have existed for eral government," Hood reported, tralian cargoes by moving boldly SEAFARERSI^LOG Atkinson also noted that, in many years. Several Presidents "an encouraging volume of new in»o the international freight mar­ addition to the "maritime gap" contracts of a strictly commercial ket. caused by the decline of U.S. ship­ Jan. 31, 1969 • Vol. XXXI, No. nature developed, and is expected He cited a report in TASS, the ping capability and the rise of Official Publication of the to expand over the next several official Soviet news agency, which Russia's maritime fortunes, this Seafarers International Union years. These have mostly involved reported that on January 6, 1969, country is faced with a "maritime of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes tankers, and the discovery of oil Russian and East German officials psychological gap," which, he and Inland Waters District, on the north slope of Alaska will opened a round of meetings aimed said, is "closely associated with AFL-CIO no doubt accentuate the demand at coordinating their maritime pol­ the mvth of maritime cost-effec­ Executive Board PAUL HALL, President for these types of vessels, to op­ icy on international freight car­ tiveness." EARL SHEPARD CAL TANNER erate in U.S. domestic trades, well riage. Exec. Vice-Pres. Vice-President Should Relate to Need into the 1970's." SAN FRANCISCO—A govern­ Coupled with this, he said, was LINDSEY WILLIAMS AL KERR He said that the U.S. maritime ment contractor who underpaid a January 9 announcement on Vice-President See.-Treas. Major Shift Needed Moscow Radio that "ten ships of posture "should, in fact, be re­ his employees $16,786 on $50,000 ROBERT MATTHEWS AL TANNER Vice-President Vice-President Hood noted that there has been the Soviet merchant marine had lated to national need, not to cost worth of janitor-service contracts some movement away from the arrived in Havana, Cuba, and that effectiveness alone." Director of Publications has been ruled ineligible for fur­ MIKE POLLACK "maze of cost additive, produc­ a record number of Russian ships Not only has the U.S.-flag fleet ther federal contracts for a threeEditor HARRY WITTSCHEN tion-delaying and time-consuming would be plying the sea route to been "steadily deteriorating," At­ year period. Assistant Editors stipulations." However, he indi­ Cuba this month." The Labor Dept. said John B. kinson continued, but "the British WILL KARP cated that a major governmental PETER WEISS In the face of the growing Rus­ merchant marine—upon which Marshall, doing business as the shift "in direction, attitudes and sian buildup at sea, the George­ many of our exporters and im­ Marshall Co. and as Mande Staff Photographer policies will be necessary if a ship­ town University professor de­ porters have placed reliance — Grounds, both of Oakland, Calif., ANTHONY ANSALDI building environment such as clared, there is a need to build be­ now appears to be headed towards drew the penalty for violating fed­ exists in other countries is to be tween 200 and 250 new American- a sharp decline." He added: eral minimum wage provisions in Pibllshid biweekly at 810 Rhode liland Aeenie N.E., Washington, D. C. 20018 by the Seafar­ restored here." flag vessels over the next four "Will the Soviet Union be so the McNamara-O'Hara Service ers intcrnatlonai Union, Atlantic. Gait, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 conscientious that in the future it Contracts Act. "With the start of 1969," the years. Foarth Arenac, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. HYaclnth 9-6600. Second class postage paid The department said the Mar­ SCA head declared, "there would "In order to close the maritime will refrain from taking advan­ at Washlngtons, D. C. shall Co. was awarded two con­ appear to be grounds for some gap," Atkinson said, "a minimum tage of a maritime fact of life? POSTMASTER'S ATTENTI08: Form JS19 cards shoald be sent to Seafarers International optimism relative to national poli­ program by the U.S. to restore If this should come to pass, would tracts on its bid of $30,585 at Union, Atlantic, Gait, Lakes and Inland George Air Force Base in VicWaters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Foarth Avenae, the American voter ask whether cies that concern shipbuilding and the merchant marine balance Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. shipyards. In place of the uncer­ should be the building of 50 ships the policy had been 'cost effec­ torville, Calif., and $20,200 at tainties of the past four years, the per year for the four-yeaf period tive'? Or would he ask why was Paine Field Air Force Base in Everett, Wash. not something done?" new Administration proposes the Fiscal 1970-Fiscal 1973." U.S. Shipbuilders Utilizing Only 60 Percent Capacity Professor of Foreign Affairs Warns: Red Bloc's Sea Lane f^sh Growing Wage Chiseling Costs Calif. Rrm Federal Contracts �•iits Page Six SEAFARERS A New Look? Like a runner in a relay race who has reached the end of his assigned distance, Presi­ dent Johnson, upon leaving office, transmitted to incoming President Nixon his farewell budget message which included his prescription for maritime in the coming year. Unfortunately, it was the same old bad med­ icine composed of previously discredited or congressionally defeated positions which should hax'e been abandoned long ago in favor of a realistic approach to the nation's maritime posture. It is ironic that a man who was responsible for more civil rights legislation than any other President, who launched great advances in the domestic area toward the elimination of pov­ erty, unemployment, inadequate housing and for vastly increased aid to education, should have had such an "awareness gap" about the vital impiortance of building a strong Americanflag merchant fleet. Beginning with a pitiful proposal of funds for the construction of ships—a sum which wouldn't begin to advance the martjme indus­ try from its present position of extreme dilapida­ tion and decay—the departing budget message again called for inclusion of the Maritime Ad­ ministration in the Department of Transporta­ tion, wherein the final blow to the ailing mer­ chant fleet might well be dealt. Johnson even included another FDL program—the "fast de­ ployment logistics" ships pipedream—which Congress has already rightfully slapped down on two separate occasions. President Richard M. Nixon will, hopefully, discard the outmoded prescription for maritime left to him and bend his efforts towards resur­ recting and rebuilding our merchant marine before it is too late. Fortunately, the statements he made as a candidate indicated recognition of the sad plight of the ailing merchant fleet and hopefully a White House-backed prescrip­ tion aimed at nursing it back to health will soon be in the offing. In the House of Representatives the legis­ lative wheels have already begun to grind out a program. H.R. 211 and H.R. 213, among other bills introduced by the chairman of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, Representative Edward A. Garmatz (D-Md.), call for rescue measures, including the estab­ lishment of an independent Maritime Admin­ istration. Legislation proposed by Representa­ tives Dominick V. Daniels (D-N.J.) and Jerome R. Waldie (D-Calif.) would set up a five-year revitalization schedule with appropri­ ate funding. Interest in the Congress seems to be running as high as ever—and this is hopeful and en­ couraging. The new Administration must discard the maritime views of its predecessors which have led to its continued neglect of our merchant fleet. In the context of today's needs, com­ mercial transportation in American-flag bot­ toms must be given high priority. Any money spent on such a program will be regained with interest and provide a valuable contribution to the nation's economy. Our experience during the entire Vietnam conflict has proven that more goods can be moved more expeditiously and at lower cost by ship than by any other means. The over­ whelming bulk of our supply to that area has been borne by our merchant fleet, as Chief of Naval Operations Thomas H. Moorer and many other experts have repeatedly pointed out. The chief competitor to our nation, the U.S.S.R., has evidenced awareness of the im­ portance of a strong, modern merchant fleet— economically, politically and strategically—and has for years been implementing a comprehen­ sive maritime program which Moorer describes as "nothing short of miraculous." The time to close the "awareness gap" as regards the American merchant fleet has come. And it must be undertaken with vigor and dispatch, before our economic and military flanks are seriously threatened by the Soviet Union. January 31, 1969 LOG Senate Labor Committee Remains In Liberal Hands WASHINGTON—The Senate Labor and Public Welfare Committee will remain firmly liberal in the 91st Congress. Its new chairman is Senator Ralph W. Yarborough (D-Tex.) whose voting record by AFL-CIO COPE standards was 100 percent "Right" on 12 key issues during the 90th Congress. Its six holdover Democratic members are all northern liberals with solid records in support of labor-backed legislation. The three new Democratic members, all newly-elected, are the same breed. They are Senators Thomas F. Eagleton of Missouri, Alan Cran­ ston of California, and Harold E. Hughes of Iowa. Continuing as senior Republican member of the committee is a GOP liberal, Senator Jacob K. Javits of New York, with a moderate—^Ver­ mont's Senator Winston L. Prouty—as the second ranking Republican. The GOP gained a committee member as the party distribution of the committee shifted from a 10-6 to a 10-7 Democratic majority. But changes in the Republican membership replaced conservatives with moderates. Senators Paul J. Fannin (R-Ariz.) and Robert P. Griffin (R-Mich.) dropped off the committee to take other assignments this year. Fannin, an extreme conservative, was sponsor last year of a bill td bar the National Labor Relations Board from granting recognition to a union on the basis of a card check. Labor Court Sponsw Griffin, who in the House was co-author of the Landrum-Griffin Act, sponsored a bill to replace the NLRB with a so-called Labor Court. The new Republican members are freshmen Senators Richard S. Schwciker of Pennsylvania, Henry Bellmon of Oklahoma and William B. Saxbe of Ohio. Schweiker and Saxbe are considered in the moderate-to-liberal wing of the GOP. Bellmon, although regarded as more conservative, as governor of Oklahoma openly opposed efforts by the National Right to Work Committee to petition an open shop law to referendum after it had once been rejected by the voters. Yarborough, who chaired the subcommittee on Labor last year, will serve as chairman of the Health subcommittee. Senator Harrison A. Williams (N.J.) will become chairman of the Labor subcommittee; Senator Edward M. Kennedy (Mass.) will serve as chairman of the subcommittee on Fmployment, Manpower and Pov­ erty. and Senator Claiborne Pell (R.I.) will head the Education subcom­ mittee. The Veterans' Affairs subcommittee goes to Senator Gaylord Nelson (Wis.) and the Railroad Retirement suhcommitlee to Senator Walter F. Mondale (Minn.). The committee's ranking Democrat, Sen­ ator Jennings Randolph (W. Va.) is chairman of the Senate Public Works Commillee and therefore passed up a siiheommittec chairman­ ship. In other major committee changes in the Senate. Richard B. Russell, conservative Democrat from Georgia, moved up to the chairmanship of the Appropriations Committee, vacating the chairmanship of the Armed Services Committee to John Stennis of Mississippi. Gale W. McGee of Wyoming advanced to the chairmanship of the Post Office and Civil Service Committee and Joseph D. Tydincs of Maryland became chairman of the District of Columbia Committee. Senator Alan Bible of Nevada, who had been District Committee chairman, pave it un to head the Sma'l Business Committee. Service Employees in 2,000 New York office buildings will get wage increases of $25 a week over three years in a new con­ tract negotiated by SEIU Local 32B. The agreement climaxes more than three months of talks between the union and employers of 20,000 workers, local President Thomas Shortman said. It pro­ vides waee hikes totaling 62.5 cents an hour and higher wage differentials for handymen, start­ ers, porter foremen and others with special skills. Health and welfare improvements include a fanaily major medical program effective July 1 and an increase in the pres­ ent $2,000 life insurance coverage to $3,000 next Jan. 1. The Labor Department recently dismissed all challenges to the June 1968 election for officers of the Retail Clerks and in effect certi­ fied the results. RCIA President James T. Housewright said the dismissal of charges brought by defeated candidates "confirmed our judgment" that the balloting was legal and democratic. Win­ ning candidates in the June elec­ tion at more than 7,000 polling places were chosen by margins of more than 40,000 votes. President Emeritus James J. Doyle of the Coopers died in Roslindale, Mass., recently at 84. He devoted his working life to the union movement and his 50-year record as head of the Coopers "stands as a monument to his memory," AFL-CIO President George Meany said in a message of sympathy to his wife Ann and their four dauehters. Doyle was president until 1965, when he re­ tired to "rest and travel." He joined the Coopers in 1901. Three more groups of classroom instructors joined the American Federation of Teachers to put the 1968 total of new members over the 18,000 mark—in Wake Island, West Haven, Conn., and Wilming­ ton, Del. • 1" An in-depth historical study of the founding and growth of the Communications Workers has been launched by the University of Iowa Center for Labor and Management. The wide-ranging project will cover the period from the early days of modern telephone unionism through the present, said Glenn W. Watts, CWA executive vice president. �BALLOTING PROCEDURES AND UNION TALLYING COMMITTEE REPORT SlU ATLANTIC GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT ELECTIOM 1969-1972 17 CltSlfJlBto 17 �sn Page Two SEAFARERS LOG In keeping with the Constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North Anierica'Atlanticf Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and with its election procedures, this supplement contains a complete re­ port on the election of officers for 1969-72, from the opening of nomi­ nation's to the final presentation of the Union's Tallying Committee Report Januarr 31, 1969 �January 31, 1969 SEAFARERS Supplement—^Page Three LOG SlU Constitution Ruies on Eiections EDITOR'S NOTE: The SIV Constitution Rules on Elections was run on pages 6 and 7 of the October 25, 1968 Seafarers LOG Election Sup­ plement. .... Article Xii Qualificaticns for Officers, Headqunrters Representatives, Port Agents, Patrolmen and Other Elective Jobs Section 1. 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 been 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 aifiliates, 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 book membership in good standing. Article Xlil Elections for Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrolmen Section 1. Nomination!. 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 shall notify the Credentials Committee what ship he is on. Uiis shall be done also if he ships subsequent to forwarding his credentials. grievous bodily injury, or violation of Title 11 or 111 of the Landrum-Grfffin Act, or conspiracy to commit any such crimes." Dated Signature of member Book No. Printed forms of the certificate shall be made available to nominees. Where a nominee cannot truthfully 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 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 latter's request. Section 2. Credentials Committee. (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 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 whwe 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. (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 Commit­ tee 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 I of this Article. He shall also be sent a letter containing the reasons for such dis­ qualification by air mail, special delivery, 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 meetingno 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 he 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. (h) Annexing a certificate in the following form, signed and dated by the proposed nominee: (d) A majority vote of the membership shall, in the case of such appeals, be sufficient to over-rule any disqualifibation classification by the Credentials Committee, in which event the one so previously classified shall then be deemed qualified. 'T 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 (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 be 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 direction 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 ballots sent. Each Port Agent shall maintain separate rec­ ords of the ballots sent him and shall inspect and count the ballots, 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 the amount and numbers of the ballots sent, or shall notify the Secretary-Treasurer of any discrepancy. Discrepancies shall b.e corrected as soon as possible prior to the voting period. In any event, receipts shall be forwarded for ballots actually received. The Secretary-Treasurer shall prepare a file in which shall be kept memoranda and correspondence dealing with the election. This file shall at all times be 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 be 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 opj^site 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 be 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 hdloting period in such port shaU 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. Sectian 4. Palis Cemmittaas. (a) Each port shaU elect, prior to the beginning of the voting on each voting day, a Polls Committee, consisting of three fuU book members none of whom shaU be a candidate, officer or an �Supplement—Page Four 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 he 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 thereof, to he present during this time period. It shall he 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. (h) 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 Comm'ttee 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, wlili 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 tbe 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 Com.mitee 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 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 com­ pensation, except that the Port Agent shaU compensate each Polls Committee member with a reasonable sum for meals while serving or provide meals in lieu of cash. SEAFARERS LOG Section 5. Ballot Collection, Tallying 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 forwprd to headquarters all stubs collected dur­ ing the period of voting, together with a certification, signed by all members of the committee, that all 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 Polls Committee members shall not be discharged from their duties until the forwarding called for hereunder is accompli.shed 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 the material specifically set forth in Section 5(a) (unused ballots and stubs) to the Union Tallying Committee, which will then carry out the functions in regard thereto of the said Polls Committee. In such event, the Port Agent shall also forward all other material deemed necessary by the Union Tallying Com­ mittee to execute those functions. All certifications called for under this Article XIII shall 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 amoqnts 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 discrepancie s. All members of the Committee shall sign the report, without prejudice, however, to the right of any member thereof to submit a dissenting report as to the accuracy of the count and the validity of the ballots, with pertinent details. The Tallying Committee is also charged with the 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 Article and the designation of the voting site of the port most convenient to the protesting member. Where a special vote is ordered in accordance with this Section 5(c), these terms shall apply, 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 rc jived, 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 prevaUing 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 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 January 31, 1969 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 a reeheck 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 i,. copies shall be sent by the committee to each Fort 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(cJ, insofar as that Section deals with the terms of such special vote. The Secre­ tary-Treasurer shall make a sufficient amount of the usual 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 and com­ municate them to the Secretary-Treasurer. The ballots, 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 shall be presented at the next regular meeting after the Election Report Meeting. If a majority vote of the membership decides to accept the Secretary-Treasurer's report, the numerical results set forth in the pertinent segments of the Tallying Committee's closing report shall he deemed accepted and final without modi­ fication. If ordered, a reeheck 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 reeheck and recount is ordered, the Union Tallying Committee shall be required to continue its proceed­ ings correspondingly. Section 6. Installation into office and the Job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman. (a) The person elected shall be that person having the largest number of votes cast for the particular office or job involved. Where more than one person is to be elected for 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 find 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. �January 31, 1969 SEAFARERS LOG Supplement—Page Five SECRETARY-TREASURER'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERSHIP ADDITIONS TO VOTING PROCEDURES IN FORTHCOMING ELECTION OF OFFICERS EDITOR'S NOTE: The ''Addition to Voting Pro­ cedures in Forthcoming Election of Officers" was carried in issues of the LOG published May 24 (pg. 8) and the October 25, 1968 supplement (pg- 7). The report was presented for action by the membership at the May, July,October and No­ vember membership meetings. The membership in these membership meetings accepted and con­ curred in the report and its recommemlations. Article XIII, Section 7 of our Constitution reads as fol­ lows: "The Secretary-Treasurer is specifically charged with the preservation and retention of ali election records, in­ cluding the ballots, as required hy law, and is directed and authmized 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 Uniom" Therefore, in accordance with the above-mentioned section, and after consulting with and being advised by counsel, it is found that additions to our voting pro­ cedures for the election of officers are required by law. Therefore, under the powers delegated to me by our Con­ stitution in the aforementioned section, I am setting up the following additions in our balloting procedure for officers. President's Pre-Balloting Report Article X, Section 1, "The President" Sub-section (e), provides that the President's Pre-Balloting Report shall be submitted to the membership at the regular meeting in July in every election year. It is recommended to the membership in this connection that such Pre-Balloting Re­ port be made both at the June and July meetings so as to give more than adequate notice to any prospective nomi­ nee for office. Provision for Nomination hy Others Article XIII, Section 1, "Nominations," provides for self-nomination to office. In order to square any ambiguity as to the meaning of this section, it is recommended that a member may place his name in nomination or have his name placed in nomination by any other member, and, further, that in either event, such member nominated must comply with the provisions of the Constitution, as ffiey are set forth, relating to the submission of credentials, t his change Is an amplification of the existing provisions of the Constitution and should not be construed to be an alteration of same. Absentee Ballot Article XIII, Section 3 and 4, "Balloting Procedures" and "Polls Committee," of the Constitution, provide that balloting shall be manual in nature. It is now recom­ mended that the following absentee ballot procedure be presented to the membership upon advice of counsel as an amplification of such provisions. Full book members may request an absentee ballot under the following circumstances only. While such member is employed on an American-flag merchant ves­ sel, which vessel's schedule does not provide for it to touch a port in which voting is to take place during the voting period provided in Article XIII, Section 3 (g) of our Constitution. In that event, the member shall make a request for an absentee ballot by Registered or Certified Mail, or the equivalent mailing device at the location from which such request is made, if such be the case. Such request must contain a designation as to the address to which such member wishes his. absentee ballot returned. Such request shall be received not later than 12:00 p.m. on the fifteenth day of November of the election year and shall be directed to the Secretary-Treasurer at 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Upon re­ ceipt of such request, the procedures as established in Article XIII, Section 3 (d) of our Constitution, shall not apply. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be responsible for de­ termining whether such member is a member in good standing, and, further, whether such member has, in fact, voted previously. He shall send the processed ballot by Registered Mail-Return Receipt Requested to the address designated by such member in his absentee ballot request. The Secretary-Treasurer shall send to such member with his ballot instructions for returning the ballot, which in­ structions must be complied with exactly. The SecretaryTreasurer shall further maintain a record showing the name, book number of the member, his ballot number and the date on which such ballot was sent, which information shall be turned over to the Union Tallying Committee, when elected, in accordance with Article XIII, Section 5 (c) of the Constitution. The member, after voting, shall return his absentee ballot by Registered or Certified Mail, or the equivalent mailing device at the location from which such absentee ballot is returned, if such be the case, to the depository named in the President's Pre-Balloting Report. These absentee ballots must be post-marked prior to midnight of December 31, 1968, and must be received by the depository named in the President's Pre-Balloting Re­ port, prior to January 10, 1969, regardless of when post­ marked for them to be counted as eligible votes. Such ballots will be maintained separately by such depository and shall then be turned over to the Union Tallying Committee, as provided in Section 5 (d) of Article XIII, of the Constitution. Committee Procedure "If during balloting at any location, a procedural er­ ror in casting a ballot occurs, e.g., a member having previously voted or ineligible to vote casts a ballot, then the ballots contained in that ballot envelope shall be set aside. If the amount of such ballots are not determinative of the election of any office, they shall not be counted. If the amount of such ballots would be determinative of the election of any office or offices, then the eligible members whose ballots were not counted shall be afford­ ed a second opportunity to vote, only for such office or offices as to which such ballots were determinative. The procedures for such second opportunity shall be in ac­ cordance with the constitutional provisions for special vote for office and in accordance with applicable law." Election Supplements, Electioneering, Etc. The policy of the Union has been and is, equal election­ eering limits and facilities for all candidates. As usual, the Seafarers Log will contain an election supplement, which includes the biographical sketches of each candi­ date and his photo, together with a sample ballot with voting instructions. The usual distribution pattern will be followed. That is, it is sent to all contracted vessels, is made available in substantial quantities, in all Union Halls, and is otherwise distributed. Candidates and mem­ bers will, therefore, have available to them those materials for electioneering, or any other purpose. In addition to that, the Secretary-Treasurer recommends the printing of this election supplement in enough copies so that there will be available to each candidate, at his request, 100 copies thereof, to be used for such purposes as the candi­ date may choose. It is felt that 100 copies for each can­ didate is reasonable. There must obviously be some limit to the Union's expenditures in this regard. To insure equal treatment for each candidate, copies of this special material shall be made available in each Union Hall. The Port Agent shall deliver the amount requested (up to 100) to each candidate, obtain a receipt therefor, keep a rec­ ord of the same, and notify the Secretary-Treasurer, A1 Kerr immediately. It will be the Secretary-Treasurer's duty to keep a central tally, and to replenish stocks of this material when, as and if needed. To insure good order and to further preserve the secrecy of the ballot, electioneering must not take place within 25 feet of the polling place. In any event, the Union continues to insist on good order and decorum, which must be preserved. Any member whose ballot has been solicited within the prohibited area is required to make this fact known to the Polls Committee, which shall record the complaint in its report, as well as its findings and reconunendations thereon. In addition, the member is required to notify the Secretary-Treasurer, A1 Kerr, at Headquarters, within 24 hours of the occurrence, by registered mail, return receipt requested, of the facts, which notification must be signed by the complainant, to­ gether with his book number. In that connection, the Secretary-Treasurer recom­ mends that the membership also adopt the rule that, in case any member has a complaint that any of the election and balloting procedures of this Union have been vio­ lated, the same procedure as above set forth shall be followed. While the members have already been notified, through the Log, as to notifications to the President in case of a claimed violation of any rights, it is recom­ mended that the rule set forth herein be adopted with reference to the balloting and election procedures in this election, since the Secretary-Treasurer, under the Consti­ tution, is charged with specific administrative duties in connection with elections and referendums. The mem­ ber's duty to report violations in this manner should be emphasized. If situations exist which call for corrective action, that action ought to be taken. It can't be taken if the responsible parties under the Constitution are not made aware of the facts. Obviously, nothing in these recommendations is to be deemed to deprive any candidate or member of hjs con­ stitutional right to observe the conduct of the election, the talying of ballots, and so on, provided he maintains prop­ er decorum. In accordance with established policy, the Union, its officers, the Log, and, indeed, the entire membership, should continue to encourage the utmost interest in the election. The Secretary-Treasurer urges the largest pos­ sible vote, and encourages the use of proper electioneer­ ing to further stimulate interest in the exercise of this important right. Challenged Ballots Under Article XIII, Section 7 of our Constitution, the Secretary-Treasurer is empowered as follows: "The Secre­ tary-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 pro­ cedures as are required by law, which directives shall be part of the election procedures of this Union." Based on the foregoing, your Secretary-Treasurer, in a set of instructions entitled "Suggested Voting Guide for Polls Committee" has provided for challenged ballots in the following manner. If you have any doubts as to whether or not a man is eligible to vote, you should let him vote a challenged ballot. When a man votes a chal­ lenged ballot, the Committee shall have the man sign his own name to the roster, and one of the Committee should place the man's book number and ballot number on the roster and the word "challenge" alongside. One of the Committee should then tear the stub from the ballot, and thread the stub on a string provided for that purpose, give the ballot and one plain white envelope with no mark­ ings to the voter. The Committee should then instruct the voter that after he marks his ballot in the area pro­ vided for same, he should then fold his ballot, place it in the white envelope, seal it and not deposit it in the ballot box but return with the white envelope, seal it and not deposit it in the ballot box but return with it to the com­ mittee. The Committee will then give the man a brown envelope marked "Challenged Ballot" and which also has lines for the man's name, book number, port and date. The man, in the presence of the Committee, shall place the white envelope into the brown envelope and seal the same. The Committee will then fill in the man's name, book number, port and date, and on the face of the en­ velope write the reason for the challenge and the man will then deposit the brown envelope into the ballot box. The member should not be given his book back until such time as he has dropped his brown envelope into the ballot box. Before the man votes, one of the Committee should stamp the date and the word "VOTED" in the member's Union book. �SSBi Supplement—Page Six SEAFARERS LOG January 31, 1969 Text of President's Pre-Balloting Report EDITOR'S NOTE: The "Text of President's PreBalloting Report" was carried in the issue of the LOG published on May 24, 1968 (pg. 9). The re­ port was presented for action by the membership at the June and July membership meetings. The membership in these membership meetings ac­ cepted and concurred in the report and its rec­ ommendations. Under the Constitution of our Union, the Seafarers In­ ternational Union of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, Article X, Section I (e), the President shall submit a Pre-Balloting report at the reg­ ular meeting in July of every election year. The Consti­ tution of our Union also calls for seven (7) Constitutional Ports of the Union, which are; New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston and Detroit. As your President, in consultation along with mem­ bers of the Executive Board of the Union, a careful ap­ praisal has been made as to what we feel will be the needs of the Organization in all the Constitutional Ports, in­ cluding the Port of New York and Headquarters, for the coming term of office of the officers and other elected representatives of our Union. Since the Constitution provides for seven (7) Constitu­ tional Ports it was felt that it was advisable to place on the ballot the elective jobs of those Ports. Where necessary, the personnel for other than the Constitutional Ports may be assigned as needed from those Constitutional Ports, where possible. As the membership is aware, it is neces­ sary for the Union to keep abreast of the changes in the shifting of the job requirements of the companies with whom we have contracts, as well as being prepared to meet the opportunities for expansion through the means of organizing. This will enable the Union to maintain maximum services to the membership, and to meet the needs of the organization resulting from the changing character of the industry. As a result of the foregoing, it is the recommendation of your President, in this, the Pre-Balloting report, re­ quired under Article X, Section I (e) of our Constitution, that the following offices be placed on the next referen­ dum ballot of the Union for the elecMon of the officers and other elected representatives of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America-Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. Headquarters: 1 President 1 Executive Vice-President 1 Secretary-Treasurer 1 Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract' Enforcement 1 Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast 1 Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast 1 Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters 3 Headquarters Representatives New York 1 Agent 10 Joint Patrolmen Philadelphia 1 Agent 2 Joint Patrolmen Baltimore 1 Agent 4 Joint Patrolmen Mobile 1 Agent 4 Joint Patrolmen New Orleans 1 Agent 4 Joint Patrolmen Houston 1 Agent 4 Joint Patrolmen Detroit 1 Agent Your President also recommends, pursuant to Article X, Section I (e) and Article III, Section 4 (e) of the Union's Constitution, the depository to which the Polls Committees shall deliver, or mail, by certified or regis­ tered mail, the ballots after the close of each days voting on the coming Union election, be as follows: Mr. Herbert Bacher Executive Vice-President The Royal National Bank of New York 1212 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10036 It will be the function of the depository to receive all the envelopes delivered, or mailed in, as aforesaid, to safeguard them properly, in the Bank, and to surrender them only to the duly authorized Union Tallying Com­ mittee in accordance with Article XIII, Section 5 (d), of our Union Constitution, on or about the first business day in January 1969. Proof of authorization shall be a certification by the Secretary-Treasurer of the Union, A1 Kerr. The Union Tallying Committee shall be author­ ized to sivn a receipt for the said envelopes. The deposi­ tory shall be requested to certify that all the envelopes received by the depository have been properly safe­ guarded, have been surrendered only to the said "Tallying Committee, and that no one, other than appropriate bank personnel have had access to them. The Polls Committee is especially urged to insure that whether delivered or mailed, the envelopes are prop­ erly addressed, properly stamped if mailed, and certified as per the Constitution. It is the further recommendation of your President that, in addition to the regular Constitutional requirements, each candidate for the office be requested to furnish a regulation passport picture of recent taking as well as a statement of not more than one-hundred (100) words, giving a brief summary of his union record and activities, such picture and statement to be run in the Seafarers Log just prior to the commencement of voting. This is to be done in accordance with previous membership action to familiarize the membership with the names, faces and records of all candidates for office. As provided for in Article XIII, Section 1, nominations open on July 15th, 1968 and close August 15th, 1968. All documents required for eligibility of candidates for Union office must reach Headquarters no earlier than July 15th, 1968 and no later than August 15th, 1968. Your President wishes to point out that this Pre-Ballot­ ing report provides for one of the largest number of elective posts to be placed on the ballot since the inception of the Union. It is strongly recommended that the maxi­ mum number of qualified members, who feel they can be of assistance to the Union in an official capacity, should submit their credentials. In this connection, the mem­ bership is' reminded that the Sectary-Treasurer, A1 Kerr, is available to assist them in properly filing their cre­ dentials for nomination to Union Office, if they desire such assistance. Fratemallv submitted, Paul Hall President Credentials Committee Report :k We, the undersigned Committee on Credentials were duly elected at the regular business meeting at Headquarters on August 5th, 1968, in accordance with the Constitu­ tion. With respect to Brother Gabriel Bonefont, B-656, he was duly elected at a special meeting at Headquarters on August 8, 1968, called in accordance with the Con­ stitution, to replace Brother Neil Napolitano, N-250 who resigned from the original Committee. Your Committee has examined the credentials of the candidates for elective office or job in the Seafarers International Union of North least three (3) years immedi­ book membership in good stand­ candidates. eligible for an office or job by America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes ately prior to his nomination; ing. (End of quote from Consti­ reason of the restoration of civil (g) In the event the member and and Inland Waters District, for the tution) rights originally revoked by such is on a ship he shall notify the years of 1969-70-71-72, as per Ar­ (c) He has at least four (4) conviction or a favorable deter­ Article XIII, is known as. Elec­ Credentials Committee what ticle XI, Section 1, and submit the months of seatime, in an un­ tions for Officers, Headquarters Rep­ mination by the Board of Parole ship he is on. This shall be following report: licensed capacity, aboard an resentatives, Port Agents and Pa­ of the United States Department done also if he ships subse­ American-flag merchant ves­ trolmen. The Article reads as fol­ of Justice, he shall, in lieu of the We qualified or disqualified those quent to forwarding his cre­ sel or vessels, covered by con­ lows: foregoing certificate, furnish a men who submitted for office by dentials. tract with this Union, or four complete signed statement of the the rules of our Constitution as con­ Section 1. Nominations (h) Annexing a certificate in (4) months of employment facts of his case together with tained in Articles XII and XIII. Ar­ the following form, signed and Except as provided in Section with, or in any office or job true copies of the documents ticle XII is known as Qualifications dated by the proposed nomi­ 2(b) of this Article, any full book of, the Union, its subsidiaries supporting his statement. for Officers, Headquarters Repre­ nee: member may submit his name for and its affiliates, or in any sentatives, Port Agents, Patrolmen All documents required herein nomination for any office, or the "I hereby certify that I am not employment at the LInion's and Other Elective Jobs. The Arti­ must reach headquarters no ear­ job of Headquarters Representa­ now, nor, for the five (5) years direction, or a combination of cle reads as follows; lier than July 15th and no later tive, Port Agent or Patrolman, by last past, have I been either these, between January 1st than August 15th of the election Section 1. Any member ot the delivering or causing to be de­ a member of the Communist and the time of nomination in year. Union is eligible to be a candidate livered in person, to the office Party or convicted of, or served the election year; and The Secretary-Treasurer is for, and hold, any office or the of the Secretary-Treasurer at any part of a prison term (d) He is a citizen of the United charged with the safekeeping of job of Headquarters Representa­ Headquarters, or sending, a letter resulting from conviction of States of America; and these letters and shall turn them tive, Port Agent or Patrolman addressed to the Credentials Com­ robbery, bribery, extortion, em­ (e) He is not disqualified by over to the Credentials Commit­ provided: mittee, in care of the Secretarybezzlement, grand larceny, law. tee upon the latter's request. (End (a) He has at least three (3) Treasurer, at the address of head­ burglary, arson, violation of (f) He has at least one (1) year of quote from Constitution.) quarters. This letter shall be dated years of seatime in an unli­ narcotics laws, murder, rape, of seatime aboard an Ameri­ It is to be pointed out to the mem­ and shall contain the following: censed capacity aboard an assault with intent to kill, as­ can-flag merchant vessel or American-flag merchant ves­ sault which inflicts grievous bership that the SEAFARERS LOG (a) The name of the candidate. vessels in a rated unlicensed sel or vessels. In computing bodily injury, or violation of issue of March 15, 1968 carried the (b) His home address and mail­ capacity other than an entry time, time spent in the employ title II or III of the Landrum- Constitution of the Seafarers Inter­ ing address. rating. of the Union, its subsidiaries Griffin Act, or conspiracy to national Union of North America(c) His book number. Section 2. All candidates for, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland and its affiliates, or in any em­ commit any such crimes." (d) The title of the office or and holders of, other elective jobs Waters District, and the full notice ployment at the Union's di­ Dated: other job for which he is can­ not specified in the preceding of opening of nominations were con­ rection, shall count the same Signature of Member tain^ in the SEAFARERS LOG didate, including the name of sections shall be full book mem­ as seatime. Union records. the Port in the event the posi­ bers of the Union. Book No issue of July 19, 1968 on Pages 1 and Welfare Plan records and/or tion sought is that of Agent 3, and also in the issue of August 2, company records can be used Section 3. All candidates for Printed forms of the certifi­ or Patrolman. 1968 on Pages 1 and 3. to determine eligibility; and and holders of elective offices cate shall be made available to (e) Proof of citizenship. (b) He has been a full book and jobs, whether elected or ap­ The SEAFARERS LOG issue of nominees. Where a nominee can­ member in continuous good pointed in accordance with this May 24, 1968, on Page 1 and Pages (f) Proof of seatime and/or not truthfully execute such a cer­ Constitution, shall maintain full 7 through 10, carried the notice of standing in the Union -for at , employment as required for tificate, but is, in fact, legally (Continued on page 7) �January 31, 1969 SEAFARERS Supplement—Page Seven LOG Credentials Committee Report (Continued from page 6) and the President's Pre-Balloting Report, which report gave the de­ pository required by Article X, Sec­ tion 1(e) of the Union Constitution; in addition to which it carried the Addition to Voting Procedures of the forthcoming election of officers that the Secretary-Treasurer had given in his report to the regular member­ ship meetings at SIU Headquarters on May 6th and July 8th, 1968. The official records of the Sea­ farers International Union of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shows that the Pre-Balloting Report of the President was given in the Head-" quarters meetings of June 3rd and July 8th, 1968, in conformity with Article X, Section 1, paragraph (e) of our Union Constitution and the Secretary-Treasurer's "Additions to Voting Procedures". This same PreBalloting Report was acted on in all Constitutional ports holding regu­ lar membership meetings during the months of June and July, 1968, as was the Secretary-Treasurer's "Addi­ tions to Voting Procedures". The Pre-Balloting Report and the Sec­ retary-Treasurer's "Additions to Voting Procedures" has been re­ produced verbatim in the May 24, 1968 issue of the SEAFARERS LOG, as mentioned previously. The Committee in their delibera­ tions made initial decisions with appropriate notification to candi­ dates and subsequent further notifi­ cations as a result of their continued deliberations. In the course of their deliberations the Committee ulti­ mately came to interpretations and decisions which are later set forth. In arriving at these ultimate inter­ pretations and decisions, the Com­ mittee was most concerned with carrying out a stated principle of our Union, which is that, "every qualified member shall have the right to nominate himself for, and, if elected or appointed, to hold office in this Union." Again in carrying out our Union's principle of demo­ cratic nominations and elections we have liberally interpreted our Con­ stitution's qualification requirements, consistent with the Constitutional language, and thus have assured to our membership our Union's policy of a member's right to enjoy the widest opportunity to make a judg­ ment when voting in our elections. In connection with foregoing we have also consulted with the Secre­ tary-Treasurer, who under our Con­ stitution has the obligation to insure appropriate eleetion procedures as legally required (Article XIII, Sec­ tion 7.) Our Secretary-Treasurer has further consulted with the Union's counsel as to the law applicable in Union nominations and elections. As a consequence of all of the fore­ going, our Committee has made the following interpretations concerning the following pertinent constitutional provisions, I—Article XII, Section 1 (b) reads as follows: "He has been a full book mem­ ber in continuous good standing in the Union for at least three (3) years immediately prior to his nomination." Many members for reasons be­ yond their control, and for reasons other than those excused by our Constitution, fail to pay their mone­ tary obligations within the time re­ quired, As a result they fall out of good standing for a short period, and then shortly thereafter pay their monetary obligations and are in good standing with all rights and privi­ leges. In effect, by the Union's ac­ ceptance of the monies representing the monetary obligations, there is a fair implicit representation that a member has rectified any error, mis­ take or default and that he con­ tinues in good standing. Based upon sucli conduct of accepting the mem­ ber's payment of monetary obliga­ tions, it appears to us to be unrea­ sonable and an improper rule of in­ terpretation to thereafter conclude that such a default, although cor­ ing the clear purpose and intent of rected, disqualifies a man as not this subsection and simultaneouslv being in three years' continuous good complying with the principles and standing where the above described purposes of our Union as previously event or events occurred in the three- stated in this report. year period prior to nomination. Of It is the Committee's interpre­ equal significance are our Union's tation and decision that in comput­ declared principles and practices of ing seatime for the purpose of this the greatest membership participa­ subsection, credit shall ^ given for tion in Union affairs; and nomina­ each day of employment plus the tion and election to office is a very equal amount for each day of va­ essential part of that participation cation credits during the period be­ within the framework of reasonable tween January 1 and the time of qualifications. nomination in the election year. In view of the foregoing, the Com­ Ill—Article XII, Section 1 (f) of mittee concludes that any otherwise the Constitution reads as follows: qualified member who in the three"He has at least one (1) year of year period prior to nomination seatime aboard an American-flag failed to pay his monetary obliga­ merchant vessel or vessels in a tions within the time required, but rated, unlicensed capacity other thereafter paid and the Union ac­ than an entry rating." cepted payment and the member This subsection was added to the was in good standing with all rights Constitution by an amendment ef­ and privileges, shall be considered to fective February 3, 1967. As a re­ be in continuous good standing for sult, up to the time for nominations, the purpose of nomination and elec­ the membership has had only seven­ tion to office. teen (17) months' notice of the nec­ II—Article XII, Section 1 (c) reads essity to comply with this new re­ quirement. Because of the unique as follows: "He has at least four (4) months nature of our industry, it would be of seatime, in an unlicensed capa­ unusual for the average member to city, aboard an American-flag put in a full year's seatime in such merchant vessel or vessels, covered a short period of time. Taking into account the Union's by contract with this Union, or four (4) months of employment established policy of encouraging as with, or in any office or job of, much membership participation in the Union, its subsidiaries and its Union affairs as possible, we feel affiliates, or in any employment that to apply the requirements of at the Union's direction, or a com­ Article XII, Section 1 (f) to this elec­ bination of these, between January tion would be needlessly harsh and 1st and the time of nomination would unfairly limit the member­ ship's choice in our election of offi­ in the election year." cers. Your Committee has considered The new amendment, however, what constitutes a reasonable inter­ did not specify its first applicable pretation or definition of seatime date to nominations and elections. within the meaning of this subsec­ Accordingly, it is this Committee's tion. In arriving at its interpretation interpretation that the provisions of and decision, it has considered the Article XII, Section 1 (f) do not ap­ obvious purpose of this subsection, ply to the nominees for the 1968 which is a member's ability to work election and are meant to apply to in our trade and current and active electionsT in the future only. In that participation in our trade as unli­ way the membership will have plenty censed seamen, all within the frame­ of time to comply with the new work of regularly seeking to and qualification requirement, and the sailing as unlicensed seamen. long-standing Union policies will be In connection with a member's protected. working in our trade, he accumulates The following is a complete list­ for vacation purposes, daily credit ing of all men who submitted their for each day employed by contracted credentials to the Committee. The employers. As a consequence, a men's names and the jobs for which member is in a position to take some they submitted such credentials are time off. Bearing in mind the pur­ listed in the order which this Com­ pose of this subsection, which as mittee feels they should be placed described before is to assure that on the general ballot, that is, in alph­ candidates have the ability to work abetical order under the offices for in our trade and that they are cur­ which they run, and that the ports, rently and actively participating in following the Headquarters' offices, our trade, it appears to us that in beginning with Boston, be arranged considering such four (4) months' on the ballot geographically, as has seatime, appropriate credit be given been done in the past. Following for each daily vacation credit. As each man's name and book number such, the member will not in effect is his qualification or disqualifica­ be penalized for taking time off dur­ tion, followed by the reason for ing this period. Under such an in­ same. terpretation we will be accomplish­ VICE PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE GULF COAST Lindsey J. Williams, W-1 Qualified Credentials in order. VICE PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF LAKES AND INLAND WATERS J. A1 Tanner, T-12 Qualified Credentials in order. HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES William Hall, H-272 Qualified Credentials in order. Edward X. Mooney, M-7 Qualified Credentials in order. Frederick (Freddie) Stewart, S-8 Qualified Credentials in order. *oe DiGiorgio, D-2 NEW YORK PORT AGENT Qualified Credentials in order. NEW YORK JOINT PATROLMEN Credentials Qualified Ted Babkowski, B-1 Credentials Qualified Angus (Red) Campbell, C-317 Credentials John Fay, F-363 Qualified Credentials Rufino Garay, G-770 Qualified Credentials Luigi lovino, I-ll Qualified Credentials Qualified Pat Marinelli, M-462 Credentials Qualified E. B. McAuley, M-20 Credentials Qualified George McCartney, M-948 Credentials (^alified Frank Mongelli, M-1111 Credentials Keith Terpe, T-3 Qualified Credentials Steve (Zubovich) Troy, T-485 Qualified Frank Drozak, D-22 PHILADELPHIA AGENT Qualified in in in in in in in «n in in in order. order. order. order. order. order. order. order. order. order. order. Credentials in order. PHILADELPHIA JOINT PATROLMEN Belarmino (Benny) Gonzalez. G-4 Qualified Credentials in order. Leon Hall, H-125 Qualified Credentials in order. BALTIMORE AGENT Alfred H. Anderson, A-11 Qualified Was qualified subject to his furnishing the SecretaryTreasurer a duly executed cer­ tificate as called for in Article XIII, Section 1, paragraph (h) of our Constitution prior to the making up of the ballot. Failure to do so is to result in his being disqualified. Rexford Dickey, D-6 Qualified Credentials in order. BALTIMORE JOINT PATROLMEN W. Paul Gonsorchik, G-2 Qualified Credentials Eli Hanover, H-313 Qualified Credentials Tony Kastina, K-5 Qualified Credentials Benjamin Wilson, W-217 Qualified Credentials Louis (Blackie) Neira, N-1 MOBILE AGENT Qualified in in in in order. order. order. order. Credentials in order. MOBILE JOINT PATROLMEN Credentials Harold J. Fischer, F-1 Qualified Credentials Robert Jordan, J-1 Qualified Credentials Leo P. Marsh. M-9 Qualified Credentials Blanton McGowan, M-1351 Qualified Credentials William J. (Red) Morris, M-4 Qualified in in in in in order. order. order. order. order. NEW ORLEANS AGENT Credentials in order. C, J. (Buck) Stephens, S-4 Qualified NEW ORLEANS JOINT PATROLMEN Ernest C. de Bautte, D-208 Qualified Credentials Credentials Thomas E. Gould, G-267 Qualified Credentials Louis Guarino, G-520 Qualified Credentials Herman M. Troxclair, T-4 Qualified Credentials Paul Warren, W-3 Qualified Paul Drozak, D-180 HOUSTON AGENT Qualified in in in in in order. order. order. order. order. Credentials in order. HOUSTON JOINT PATROLMEN Qualified Credentials in order. Martin (Marty) Breithoff, B-2 Withdrew Withdrew prior to cre­ H. B. Butts, B-395 dentials being checked. Qualified Credentials in order. Peter Drewes, D-177 Withdrew Withdrew prior to cre­ Thomas Glidewell, G-467 dentials being checked. PRESIDENT Qualified Credentials in order. Roan Lightfoot, L-562 Qualified Credentials in order. Joseph McLaren, M-1209 Paul Hall, H-1 Qualified Credentials in order. (Qualified Credentials in order. R. F. (Mickey) Wilburn, W-6 Andrew Pickur, P-172 Qualified Credentials in order. Qualified Was qualified subject Sidney Rothman, R-325 DETROIT AGENT to his furnishing the SecretaryCredentials in order. Qualified Treasurer a duly executed cer­ Frank (Scottie) Aubusson, A-8 tificate as called for in Article Your Committee wishes to bring As will be noted in the foregoing XIII, Section 1, paragraph (h) of sections of the Committee's report, to the attention of the membership, our Constitution prior to the mak­ the fact that the Union Constitution, ing up of the ballot. Failure to do the provisions of the SIU Constitu­ in Article XII, Section 1 (c), re­ tion governing election procedure so is to result in his being dis­ made it mandatory that one of the quires that a nominee have certain qualified. men who had been nominated be seatime between January 1st and disqualified. The Committee feels the time of nomination. During the EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Disqualified Does not have four that the case of disqualification course of examining the various John Cole, C-8 months seatime from January 1, cited above is especially regrettable credentials of those members who because of the fact that the Union, had submitted for office, it was 1968 to time of nomination. this year as in every election year, found that some of our brothers Qualified Credentials in order. Cal Tanner, T-1 went to such lengths to set forth had failed to submit all of their SECRETARY-TREASURER the procedures to be followed by seatime in the current year. This A1 Kerr, K-7 Qualified Credentials in order. those seeking a place on the ballot. was obvious by their letters of their The Committee particularly de­ nomination, wherein they made VICE PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF mention of the fact that they were sires to point out the provisions of CONTRACTS & CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT Domingo La Llave, L-44 Qualified Credentials in order. Article XIII, Section 2 (c) of the presently employed aboard ship and Robert A. Matthews, M-1 Qualified Credentials in order. Constitution, wherein is spelled out due to the voyage not being com­ pleted, no discharge could be avail­ in detail the right of a disqualified able covering the time. In some VICE PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF candidate to appeal from a decision cases where they failed to mention THE ATLANTIC COAST James M. Dawson, D-82 Qualified Credentials in order. of the Credentials Committee and in their letter about being aboard Earl Shepard, S-2 Qualified Credentials in order. how he does it. ship, the Committee in checking (Continued on page 8) �Supplement—Page Eight SEAFARERS LOG January 31, 1969 Credentials Committee Report (Continued from page 7) their credentials was able to deter­ mine that they were aboard ship. In each of these instances, your Com­ mittee verified such employment MAN'S NAME A. H. Anderson, A-11 E. C. de Bautte, D-208 B.L. McGowan,M-1351 J. N. McLaren, M-1209 with the steamship company oper­ ating the particular vessel. The men and the vessels they are on, that had this type of seatime verified are as follows: SHIP SS Southwestern Victory SS Del Oro SS Steel Artisan SS Steel Maker In compliance with Article XIII, Section 2, paragraph (b) of our Con­ stitution, and in an attempt to give every nominee every consideration and to try to prevent any disquali­ fications, Luis Ramirez, R-153 or Warren Cassidy, C-724 of this Com­ mittee, the Credentials Committee, remained at the entrance of the Headquarters building of the Union until midnight of August 15, 1968 to receive any credentials that might have been delivered either by mail or by hand after the closing of busi­ ness hours by the Union. In passing upon the credentials of certain of the nominees, this Com­ mittee had to make a number of rulings, some involving application of the interpretations set forth above. The following section of our report sets forth each of such rulings and the cases in which such interpre­ tation came into play: 1. Andrew Pickur, P-172—Candi­ date for President. Union records reveal that Brother Pickur has not been credited with payment of < ^neral Fund assessment for 1968. Rec­ ords further reveal, however, that Brother Pickur made duplicate pay­ ments of his General Fund assess­ ment for the year 1967. Therefore, the r.immittee treated this nomi­ nees second General Fund payment in I'>h7 as a timely l'^6S payment. Z Sidney Rothman, R-.325—Can­ didate for President. Union records reveal with respect to three quarters in the years 1966 and 1967. Brother Rothman did not make dues pay­ ments within the time required. However, he thereafter made such dues payments, which were accepted by the Union. Under the Commit­ tee's interpretation previously set forth, Brother Rothman has been found to be in continuous good standing. The Union and other relevant records reveal that between Janu­ ary 1, 1968 and the time of nomi­ nation in this election year. Brother Rothman was employed aboard Union-contracted vessels for a period of 78 days. Under the Com­ mittee's interpretation previously set forth with respect to seatime during the above described period, the Committee finds that Brother Roth­ man has 156 days' seatime in this period. Brother Rothman failed to submit the certificate required by Article XIII, Section 1 (h). Nevertheless, the Committee finds Brother Rothman qualified, provided such certificate is delivered personally or mailed registered mail to the SecretaryTreasurer of the Union to be re­ ceived by him on or before October 1, 1968, which is the period prior to the making up of the ballot. The failure of Brother Rothman to com­ ply with this requirement concerning the certificate shall disqualify him as a candidate for office. 3. John Cole, C-8—Candidate for Executive Vice President. The Com­ mittee has examined all Union rec­ ords as well as other relevant rec­ ords and has ascertained that the last date which Brother Cole sailed on Union-contracted vessels was May 11, 1967. This Committee has further found that Brother Cole was awarded by the affiliated Seafarers Pension Plan a disability pension as of December 1, 1967 and is still receiving such disability pension. Article XII, Section 1 (c) requires that Brother Cole have at least four months of seatime during the period between January 1, 1968 and the time of nominations in this election TIME EMPLOYED 7/17/68 to present date 2/26/68 to present date 3/28/68 to 8/16/68 12/10/67 to present date year. Brother Cole has no seatime for the aforementioned period. It is clear that the above subsection of our Constitution demonstrates that a member, to be eligible for office, have the fundamental requirement of ability to work in our trade and that he demonstrate the further basic fundamental requirement of current and active participation in our trade as an unlicensed seaman. Your Committee has further ascertained that to secure a disability pension from the affiliated Seafarers Pension Plan the member must be totally and permanently unable to engage in any further employment as a seaman, as a result of bodily in­ jury, disease or mental incompe­ tency. By reason of the foregoing, we find Brother Cole not qualified for nomination to office. 4. James M. Dawson, D-82— Candidate for Vice President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast. Union records reveal that with respect to two quarters in the year 1967, Brother Dawson did not pay dues within the time required. However, he thereafter made such dues paymenls, which were accepted by the Union. Under the Committee's in­ terpretation previously set forth. Brother Dawson has been found to be in continuous id standing. In addition, brother Dawson f:iiled to date his letter of nominaon. However, since ihe envelope was postmarked August 3, 1968 in Seattle, Washington, and received August 5, 1968 by the Brooklyn Post Office, this brother's creden­ tials were deemed qualified. Further, Brother Dawson's letter of nomina­ tion did not spell out his mailing address, although his credentials en­ velope did give a return address. Your Committee, in line with its liberal interpretation policy, has deemed this return address to be Brother Dawson's home address as well as his mailing address and, therefore, qualified Brother Daw­ son's credentials in this instance as well. 5. J. Al Tanner, T-12—Candi­ date for Vice President in Charge of Lakes and Inland Waters. Union records reveal with respect to dues in three quarters in the years 1966 and 1967, and with respect to the 1967 General Fund and Annual Or­ ganizational Assessments, Brother Tanner did not pay monetary obli­ gations within the time required. However, he thereafter made such payments, which were accepted by the Union. Under the Committee's interpretation previously set forth. Brother Tanner has been found to be in continuous good standing. 6. Rufino Garay, G-770—Candi­ date for New York Joint Patrolman. Union records reveal that with re­ spect to two quarters dues for the years 1966 and 1967, and with re­ spect to the 1966 AOA assessment. Brother Garay did not pay monetary obligations within the time required. However, he thereafter made such payments, which were accepted by the Union. Under the Committee's interpretation previously set forth. Brother Garay has been found to be in continuous good standing. Union and other relevant records reveal that between January 1, 1968 and the time of nomination for this election year. Brother Garay was employed aboard Union-contracted vessels for a period of 118 days. Under the Committee's interpreta­ tion previously set forth with respect to seatime during the above de­ scribed period, the Committee finds that Brother Garay has 236 days' seatime in this period. 7. Steve (Zubovich) Troy, T-485 —Candidate for New York Joint Patrolman. This nominee was nom­ inated and qualified for the office of New York Joint Patrolman in the previous election, although he did so under the name of Steve Zubovich. Since then he has changed his name from Steve Zubovich, Z-13 to that of Steven Troy, T-485. Under Article XIII, Section 2 (e), the Committee has the right in passing upon qualifi­ cations of candidates to conclusively presume that anyone nominated and qualified in previous elections for candidacy for any office has met all the requirements of Article XII, Section 1 (a). Accordingly, the Com­ mittee deems this candidate qualified under the aforementioned section. 8. Belarmino (Bennie) Gonzalez, G-4 — Candidate for Philadelphia Joint Patrolman. Brother Gonzalez failed to date his letter of nomina­ tion. However, since the postmark on the outside of the envelope was stamped July 24th and the certificate he had enclosed was dated July 24, 1968, and the envelope was received by the Secretary-Treasurer's office on July 26, 1968, this Brother's credentials were qualified on this point of the qualification for office. 9. Alfred H. Anderson, A-11— Candidate for Baitimore Agent. Brother Anderson failed to submit his certificate required by Article XIII. Section 1 (h). Nevertheless, the Committee finds Brother Ander­ son qualified provided such certifi­ cate is delivered personally or mailed registered mail to the Sec­ retary-Treasurer of the Union to be received by him on or before Octo­ ber 1. 1968 which is the period prior to the making up of the ballot. The failure of Brother Anderson to com­ ply with this requirement concerning this certificate shall disqualify him as a candidate for office. 10 Blanton McGowan, M-13S1— Candidate for Mobile Joint Patrol­ man. Brother McGowan nominated himself for this office by means of a telegram to the Secretary-Treas­ urer sent from aboard the SS Steel Artisan while at sea. This telegram was received by the SecretaryTreasurer on July 31, 1968, who notified Brother McGowan that the Credentials Committee would be unable to process his self-nomination until such time as he furnished the necessary credentials and support­ ing documents to the Credentials Committee. Thereafter, on August 16, 1968, Brother McGowan ap­ peared before your Committee, which had already been processing his papers and supplied the neces­ sary missing information, namely, a signed c.ificate, photo, biogra­ phy, home address and mailing ad­ dress. With this additional material furnished on August 16, 1968, your Credentials Committee qualified Brother McGowan. 11. Ernest C. de Bautte, D-208— Candidate for New Orleans Joint Patrolman. In Brother de Bautte's case your Credentials Committee made use of the services of the Secretary-Treasurer and his staff in contacting this nominee to correct the discrepancy found in his nom­ ination as originally filed. As a re­ sult of this means. Brother de Bautte amended his original filing by sup­ plying a signed certificate, a passport photo and his biography, all as out­ lined in the President's Pre-Balloting Report.' Your Credentials Com­ mittee accordingly qualified Broth­ er de Bautte. 12. H. B. Butts, B-395—Candidate for Houston Joint Patrtdman. This Committee received a telegram of withdrawal from Brother Butts on August 12, 1968. At the time of receiving such telegram your Com­ mittee had neither qualified nor dis­ qualified Brother Butts' nomina­ tion. Accordingly, your Committee has noted Brother Butts' withdraw­ al and has given his nomination no further consideration. 13. Thomas Glldewell, G-467— Candidate for Houston Joint Patrol­ man. This Committee received a telegram of withdrawal from Brother Glidewell on August 12, 1968. At the time of receiving such telegram your Committee had nei­ ther qualified nor disqualified Brother Glidewell's nomination. Ac­ cordingly, your Committee has given his nomination no further consid­ eration. 14. Joseph N. McLaren, M-1209 —Candidate for Houston Joint Pa­ trolman. Brother McLaren nom­ inated himself for this office by means of a letter to the SecretaryTreasurer dated July 10, 1968, sent from aboard the SS Steel Maker while at Madras, India. The Sec­ retary-Treasurer on July 18, 1968 informed Brother McLaren by letter of the missing items relative to his nomination. As a result of this notification. Brother McLaren there­ after amended his original letter of nomination by supplying the neces­ sary certificate, spelling out his can­ didacy for Joint Patrolman for the Port of Houston rather than just "Patrolman" for the Port of Hous­ ton, as well as the biography called for in the President's Pre-Balloting report. By reason of this^additional information, your Credentials Com­ mittee qualified Brother McLaren's nomination. 15. Domingo La Llave, L-44— Candidate for Vice. President In Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement. Union records re­ veal with respect to seven (7) quar­ ters in the years 1965, 1966 and 1967, Brother La Llave did not make dues payments within the time required. In addition, his G.F. and A.O.A. assessments in the years 1966, 1967 and 1968, were also not made within the time required. However, Brother La Llave there­ after made these payments, which were accepted by the Union. Under the Committee's interpretation pre­ viously set forth. Brother La Llave has been found to be in continuous good standing. In addition. Union and other rel­ evant records reveal that between January 1, 1968 and the time of nomination in this election year. Brother La Llave was employed aboard Union-contracted vessels for a period of sixty-one (61) days. Un­ der the Committee's interpretation previously set fortlT with respect to seatime during the above described period, the Committee finds that Brother La Llave has one hundred and twenty-two (122) days' seatime in this period. Further La Llave did not initially comply with Article XIII, Section 1 (d) of our Consti­ tution in that he failed to designate the exact Vice President's office for which he nominated himself. The Secretary-Treasurer of our Union contacted Brother La Llave at his hofne on August 21, 1968 and notified him of this problem. As a result of that notification. Brother La Llave thereafter amended his nomination to specify that he is a candidate for the office of Vice Pres­ ident in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement. Finally, Brother La Llave initially failed to submit the certificate re­ quired by Article XIII, Section 1 (h). Again in response to the SecretaryTreasurer's notification. Brother La Llave delivered a completed certif­ icate to Your Committee on August 21, 1968. Your Committee, there­ fore, found that Brother La Llave's credentials were in order and qual­ ified his nomination. A telegram was sent to the nomi­ nee who was disqualified by the Committee, telling him of his dis­ qualification, as well as a detailed letter being sent to the man so dis­ qualified, all in compliance with our Constitution. In addition, the nom­ inee disqualified received a copy of our Constitution so that he would have available the procedure to be used in an appeal from the decision of the Credentials Committee. Fur­ ther, those candidates whose qual­ ifications were conditional upon filing certificates required by Article XIII, Section 1 (h) of our Constitution, were so notified by telegram. In ad­ dition, letter notices were sent to such individuals, together with copies of the form of certificate to be com­ pleted and filed. Your Committee wishes to point out to the membership that the cer­ tificate required by Article XIII, Section 1 (h) serves a very impor­ tant purpose. That certificate in sub­ stance, repeats part of the federal law commonly known as the Landrum-Griffin Act, which prohibits certain persons from holding union office if they have been convicted of or served sentences for listed crimes, in substance named in the certificate. By requiring each candidate to sub­ mit a statement that he is in com­ pliance with that federal law, the Constitution avoids the possibility of electing a candidate who cannot hold office. The membership can readily see from the foregoing report that your Committee has made every effort possible within the scope of our Con­ stitution to qualify every nominee. All credentials were turned over to the Committee in good order at 9:00 A.M.. Tuesday. August 6, 1968. or have been received by mail since that date. All credentials have been examined as Constitutionally re­ quired. Any defect in a credential disposed of by the Committee has been the sole responsibility of the sender and no person adversely af­ fected by such defect has denied this to the Committee. The Committee recommends that commencing with the first SEA­ FARERS LOG issue scheduled for September 1963, and until at least after the completion of all elections, the Officers' report columns in the SEAFARERS LOG be deleted. Thus, there will be no question whatsoever as to any partially or disparate treatment among candi­ dates, particularly in view of the fact that some officers are opposed in the forthcoming election. It is your Committee's final rec­ ommendation that the membership of the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District of the Sea­ farers International Union of North America make every possible effort to vote in this forthcoming general election, as every good Union man should. This Committee having completed its duties, hereby adjourned at 4:30 P.M. on August 21st, 1968 in the Headquarters offices of the Seafarers International Union of North Amer­ ica-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Date: August 21, 1968 Warren Cassidy, C-724 Chairman Charles Hamilton, H-562 Daniel Dean, D-70 Gabriel Bonefont, B-656 Luis A. Ramirez, R-153 Alvaro Vega, V-4 EDITOR'S NOTE: The entire text of the Credentials Committee Report appeared on Pages 8,9,10 in the Au­ gust 30, 1968 issue of the LOG. The report was presented for action by the membei-ship in the September membership meetings in all Consti­ tutional ports. The membership in these September membership meetlugs accepted and concurred in the report and Its recommendations with­ out any dissenting votes in any port. .i. I. �JannuiT' 31, 1969 SEAFARERS Supplement—Page Nine LOG Polls Committee Voting Guide EDITOR'S NOTE: The following information was mailed to the port agents on October 10, 1968 along with other voting material for submission to their Polls Committee. In an attempt to help the vari­ ous PoUs Committees in the con­ duct of the General Election for the years 1969-1972, the following suggestions emphasize some of the steps to be taken each voting day of the voting period. In any event, the provisions of the Constitution govern, and in the conduct of your work you are to determine your functions in accordance with the Constitution, and the "Additions" to the voting procedures that were recommended by the SecretaryTreasurer and adopted by the membership. Step No. 1 The election of a Polls Com­ mittee composed of three (3) full book members, none of whom shall be a candidate, officer, or an elected or appointed job hold­ er. Must be elected between 8:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M. of the voting day. CANNOT BE ELECTED AT ANY OTHER TIME. Five (5) full book members constitute a quorum for this meeting. Step No. 2 The Port Agent shall turn over to the elected Polls Committee the port file containing the letter from Headquarters showing the num­ bers of the ballots received from Headquarters, also containing the duplicate copies of the rosters for the previous days of voting, as well as the stubs of the used bal­ lots, the unused ballots, and any other election material of the Port. (The best place for all of this material is in the ballot box). The Polls Committee should check all of the above to make sure that all voting material is turned over to them by the Port Agent. After having ascertained that all of the election material was found to be correct and in good order, the Polls Committee shall execute, the "Agent's Receipt from Polls Committee"—^which shall be given to the Agent of the Port in which the Polls Commit­ tee was elected at the time the Committee starts work, for the Port Election files. Step No. 3 THE POLLS COMMITTEE MUST NOT LET ANY BAL­ LOTS BE CAST BEFORE 9:00 A.M. Before letting any full book member vote, the Committee shall take the man's book and make sure that he has his dues paid through the Fourth Quarter of 1968, as well as his 1968 assess­ ments BEFORE being allowed to vote. There may be some excep­ tions based upon a man shipping out, or other valid reason, for not paying dues. The Committee should then have the man sign his own name to the roster, and one of the Com­ mittee should print the man's book number and ballot number on the roster. One of the Commit­ tee should then tear the stub from the ballot, give the ballot to the man, and thread the stub on the string provided for that purpose. The member should not be given hack his hook until such time as he has dropped his hailot in the ballot box. While the man is marking his ballot, one of the Committee should stamp the date and the word "VOTED" in the member's Union book on the page in same, where he has his dues for 1968 stamped in it. If you have any doubts as to whether or not a man is eligible to vote, you should let him vote a challenged ballot in the man­ ner which is described in the last paragraph of this Step No. 3. Challenged Ballots When a man votes a challenged ballot, the Committee shall have the man sign his own name to the roster, and one of the Committee should place the man's book num­ ber and ballot number on the roster and the word "CHAL­ LENGE" alongside. One of the Committee should then tear the stub from the ballot, and thread the stub on a string provided for that purpose, give the ballot and one plain white envelope with no markings to the voter. The Com­ mittee should then instruct the voter that after he marks his bal­ lot in the area provided for same, he should then fold his ballot, place it in the white envelope, seal it and not deposit it in the ballot box but return with it to the Committee. The Committee will then give the man a brown en­ velope marked "CHALLENGED BALLOT" and which also has lines for the man's name, book number, port and date. The man, in the presence of the Committee, shall place the white envelope in­ to the brown envelope and seal the same. The Committee will then fill in the man's name, book num­ ber, port and date, and on the face of the envelope write the reason for the challenge and the man will then deposit the brown envelope into the ballot box. The member should not be given his book back untfi such time as be has drooped his b<'own envelope into the ballot box. While the man is marking his ballot, one of the Committee should stamo the date and the word "VOTED" in the member's union book on the page in same, where he has his dues for 1968 stamped in it. Step No. 4 At the end of the day's voting, the Polls Committee shall open the ballot box and count the num­ ber of ballots from the box. They should then compare the total number of ballots used for the day against the number issued on the rosters for the day, to see if all ballots issued were put in the ballot box. The day's ballots cast, should then be put in the en­ velope provided for that purpose. and all blank spaces on the enve­ lope should then be properly filled in. After all blank spaces are filled in, the envelope or envelopes, should then be placed in the en­ velope or envelopes provided, for the mailing to the bank depository. Step No. 5 The Committee should then check to see if all Polls Commit­ tee members have signed all sheets of the rosters. The duplicate ros­ ter sheets for the day should be given to the Port Agent, and the originals of the rosters should be placed in the envelope provided for that purpose. In addition, the Polls Committee should get from the Port Agent the original copy of the minutes form for the elec­ tion of their Polls Committee, with all the blank spaces on the form filled in. The Polls Commit­ tee should put the originals of the rosters, as well as the original minutes of the Special Meeting for the election of their Polls Committee, in the envelope pro­ vided for that purpose. THESE MUST BE MAILED TO HEADQUARTERS DAILY. Step No. 6 Before leaving the building to handle the mailing required by the Constitution, the Polls Com­ mittee shall lock all election ma­ terial in the ballot box. They shall place the key for the. ballot box in the envelope provided for that purpose and fill in all the spaces on the outside thereof. TTien the envelope containing the key, as well as the ballot box containing all of the election ma­ terial, shall be turned over to the Port Agent by the Polls Commit­ tee. Step No. 7 The last action of the Polls Committee each day shall be the mailing of the ballots to the bank depository, as well as mailing the rosters and minutes of the election of their Polls Committee to Head­ quarters. Step No. 8 As has been the practice in the past, all candidates may campaign for office. However, to insure good order and to further preserve the secrecy of the ballot, electioneer­ ing must not take place within 25 feet of the polling place. In any event, good order and decorum must be preserved. Any member whose ballot has been solicited within the prohibited area is re­ quired to make this fact known to the Polls Committee, which shall record the complaint in its report, as well as its findings and recommendations thereon. In connection with this, and as was adopted by membership ac­ tion, any member who has a com­ plaint that any of the election and balloting procedures of this Union have been violated, the same pro­ cedure as above shall be followed. Obviously, none of this is to be deemed to deprive any can­ didate or member of his constitu­ tional rights to observe the con­ duct of the election, the tallying of ballots, and so on, provided he maintains his proper decorum. SECRECY OF THE BALLOT MUST BE PRESERVED! Step No. 9 The attention of the Polls Com­ mittee is directed to the provisions of the Constitution, in particular. Sections 3, 4, 5 (a) and 5 (b) of Article XIII. The attention of the Polls Committee is also directed to the Secretary-Treasurer's Re­ port that was presented to all the Constitutional Ports for action at their October membership meet­ ings. The full duties of the Polls Committees are set forth in the Constitution. The present list of suggestions is, obviously, not all inclusive. Step No. 10 All Polls Committees may con­ tact Headquarters by teletype on any questions relative to the con­ duct of the election. However, here too, the final decision must be that of the Polls Committee. UNION TALLYING COMMITTEE'S REPORT (To Be Read at "Election Report Meet­ ing^' of February, 1969) New York—February 3, 1969 Philadelphia—February 4, 1969 Baltimore—February 5, 1969 Detroit—February 7, 1969 Houston—February 10, 1969 New Orleans—February 11, 1969 Mobile—February 13, 1969 W e, the undersigned Union Tallying Committee, duly elected at Special Meetings on December 30th, 1968, sub­ mit the following report and recommenda­ tions: On January 2nd, 1969, at 9:00 A.M., we met with A1 Kerr, Secretary-Treasurer. He gave each Committee member a copy of the Union Constitution and suggested that we read those sections of our Con­ stitution dealing with the Union Tallying Committee in detail. The Committee then took over one complete room on the first deck of our Headquarters building as the place in which we would do our work while in session. In compliance with Article XIII, Sec­ tion 5(d) of our Union Constitution, we elected from among ourselves, James Doris, D-3, as Chairman of the Committee. We then received from the Headquar­ ters offices of the Union, all of the files relative to the conduct of the election. From the files, we found signed receints for ballots No. 1 through No. 7550, which had been issued to the following ports, as follows: FORT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco San Francisco Seattle Seattle " Detroit San Juan BALLOTS ISSUED 1— 100 101—1600 1601—1900 1901—2700 2701—2900 2901—3000 3001—3100) 7301—7350) 3101—3900 3901—5200 5201—6f>00 6001—6200 6201—6600) 7351—7450) 6601—6900) 7451—7550) 6901—7000 7001—7300 A full quorum picked uo the ballots from the Royal National Bank of New York, located at 1212 Avenue of the Americas, New York City, as per the Con­ stitution. (See corresnondence annexed, showing official documents exchanged.) The Committee checked the numbers on the stubs received from the various ports, and these numbers, when checked against the numbers on the stubs of all ballots printed and issued and ready for voting, were found to coincide, port by port, with the exception of the Port of San Francisco. California, which will be delt with later in this report. Your Committee then checked the dates of the voting rosters and compared them against the minutes of the special meetings for the election of the Polls Committees in the various ports. We found in every instance that a Polls Committee had been elected on each day in which voting was conducted in the various ports. Where no Polls Committee could be elected, no voting took place, as is re­ quired by our Constitution. We note that on the last day of voting in Boston and Detroit, no Polls Committee could be elected. In these cases, as per the Constitu­ tion., the Port Agent took over the duties of the Polls Committee. We checked the unused ballots that were on hand in Headquarters offices that had not been issued. The stubs on these un­ used ballots were numbered 7551 through 8500, a total of 950 ballots. Your Committee then checked the un­ used ballots that were returned from the various ports, including the Port of New York, which are listed as follows: UNUSED PORT BALLOTS Boston 17— 100 New York 1208—1600 Philadelphia 1757—1900 Baltimore 2254—2700 Norfolk 2826—2900 Jai;ksonville 2975—3000 Tamoa 7308—7350 Mobile 3463—3900 New Orleans 4489—5200 Houston 5675—6000 Wilmington 6171—6200 San Francisco 7394—^7450 Seattle 6884—6900) Seattle 7451—7550) Detroit 6901—7000 San Juan 7168—7300 The above unused ballots, when com­ bined with the unused ballots in Headquar­ ters and the stubs of the used ballots in all ports, compares equally in number with the amount printed by the printer for the Union. The Committee has seen a bill from the printer. Pearl Process, Inc., who printed the ballots that were used in the conduct of our Union election for the Election of 1969-1972 Officers of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District The bill states that they had printed 8,500 ballots for the Union, numbered from 1 to 8500; in addition to which, they had printed 200 blank sample ballots. The Committee has checked the election files, maintained by Headquarters offices as per Union Constitution, and has found signed receints from the following ports for the following amount of sample bal­ lots, broken down, as follows: PORT BALLOTS 5 Boston 10 New York 5 Philadelphia 10 Baltimore 8 Norfolk 5 Jacksonville 5 Tamoa 10 Mobile (Continued on page 10) �Supplement—Page Ten SEAFARERS (Continued from page 9) New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Detroit Puerto Rico 10 10 5 5 5 2 5 Total 100 We, the Committee, have checked the files of Headquarters offices and have seen signed receipts by the various Port Agents for the official ballots that had been sent to them by Headquarters offices. We have checked these signed receipts and the seri­ al numbers on them against the loose stubs PORT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk JacksonvUle Tampa Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco San Francisco Seattle Seattle Detroit San Juan received, and against the stubs still at­ tached to the unused ballots. Seven-thou­ sand five hundred and fifty (7,550) official ballots were sent to all ports; the stubs on them bearing serial numbers one (1) through seven-thousand five hundred fifty (7550). We received back, stubs (including the ones on the unused ballots) numbered one (1) through seven-thousand five himdred fifty (7550), with the exception of stubs No. 6261 and No. 6437, which will be dealt with later in this report. The following is a breakdown of the bal­ lots that were sent to the ports by Head­ quarters, as well as a breakdown of the un­ used ballots returned to Headquarters, bal­ lots used and total ballots cast: BALLOTS RECEIVED BALLOTS FROM UNUSED HEADBALLOTS AND QUARTERS USED RETURNED 1— 100 1— 16 17— 100 101—1600 101—1207 1208—1600 1601—1900 1601—1756 1757—1900 1901—2700 1901—2253 2254—2700 2701—2900 2701—2825 2826—2900 2901—3000 2901—2974 2975—3000 3001—3100 3001—3100 7301—7350 7301—7307 7308—7350 3101—3900 3101—3462 3463—3900 3901—5200 3901—4488 4489—5200 5201—6000 5201—5674 5675—6000 6001—6200 6001—6170 6171—6200 6201—6600 6201—6600 7351—7450 7351—7393 7394—7450 6601—6900 6601—6883 6884—6900 7451—7550 7451—7550 6901—7000 —0— 6901—7000 7001—7300 7001—7167 7168—7300 TOTAL VOTE CAST IN ALL PORTS .... BALLOTS CAST 16 1,107 156 353 125 74 ^ 107 362 588 474 170 443 283 This figure includes the ballots that were voided by the Union Tallying Committee. The Committee would also like to bring to the attention of the membership the fact that some write-ins that appeared il­ legible or on defaced ballots will not be included in this report. The reason for this is that some ballots containing write-ins happened to be voided because the ballots on which they were written were illegally defaced or illegible. The following correspondence was han­ dled by the Union Tallying Committee: October 2, 1968 Royal National Bank of New York 1212 Avenue of the Americas New York, N. Y. 10036 ATTENTION: Mr. Herbert D. Bacher, Executive Vice President Re: Balloting Procedure Gentlemen: Listed below are the 15 ports from which balloting envelopes will be mailed to your office: Boston, Massachusetts Brooklyn, New York Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Baltimore, Maryland Norfolk, Virginia Jacksonville, Florida Tampa, Florida Mobile, Alabama New Orleans, Louisiana Houston, Texas Wilmington, California San Francisco, California Seattle, Washington Detroit, Michigan Santurce, Puerto Rico (San Juan) As has been done in the past, it is re­ quested that you telephone the Union Office to make a report as to what was received each day. For this purpose, tele­ phone 499-6600 and give the information to either Mildred Piatt or William Mitch­ ell. Very truly yours, SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA— AGLIWD (Signed) A1 Kerr Secretary-Treasurer AK:mp October 2, 1968 Royal National Bank of New York 1212 Avenue of the Americas New York, N. Y. 10036 .ATTENTION: Mr. Herbert D. Bacher, Executive Vice President Re: Depository for Ballots Gentlemen: In accordance with the recommendation contained in the President's Pre-Balloting Report, complying with Article X, Section 1(e) of the Union's Ck)nstitution, which was adopted by the membership at their reg­ ular membership meetings held in June and July in the Constitutional ports of the Union, the Royal National Bank of New York, 1212 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10036, once again has been designated as depository for ballots in connection with a referendum to be con­ ducted with respect to the election of officers under the Union's Constitution. The referendum period will be from November 1, 1968 through December 31, 1968, both inclusive, Sundays and holidays excepted. The balloting procedure outlined in the Union's present Constitution will be fol­ lowed, and based upon your previously having acted as depository, you are familiar with this procedure. The Polls Committee will deliver or send to you by Certified or Registered mail the ballots after the close of each day's voting It will be the function of the depository to accept all envelopes delivered or mailed in, to safeguard them in the bank and to surrender them only to the duly authorized Union Tallying Committee, in accordance with Article XIII, .Section 5(d) of the Union's Constitution, which will be on or about the second" day of January, 1969. Proof of authorization shall be a certifica­ tion by the Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Al Kerr. The Union Tallying Committee shall be authorized to sign a receipt for these envelopes. The depository shall be requested to certify that all of these envelopes were properly safeguarded, were surrendered only to the Union Tallying Committee and that no one, other than the appropriate bank personnel, has had access to these envelopes. Very truly yours, SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA— AGLIWD /s/ Earl Shepard Earl Shepard Vice President ES:mp January 6, 1969 Mr. Herbert D. Bacher, Executive Vice President Royal National Bank of New York 1212 Avenue of the Americas New York, N.Y. 10036 Dear Mr. Bacher: As Secretary-Treasurer of Seafarers International Union of North AmericaAtlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, in charge of the Min­ utes thereof, I herewith certify that, in accordance with the Constitution of this Union, the membership has duly elected the following to constitute the Union Tally­ ing Committee for the 1968 election: Warren Cassidy William Gradick Charles Hamilton Cary J. Beck James Doris Tom Garrity Charles Moss F. DiGiovanni John Carlson John A. Ziereis George Litchfield John L. Hunt Article XIII, Section 5(d) states, in part: "The Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman from among them­ selves and, subject to the express terms of this Constitution, 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 attendance, which quo­ rum is hereby fixed al nine (9). TTie Union Tallying Committee, but not less than a quorum thereof, shall have the sole right and duty to obtain the ballots from the depository immedi­ ately after the termination of balloting and to insure their safe custody during the course of the committee's pro­ ceedings." In accordance therewith, tlie Union has authorized that any nine (9) or. more of the aforementioned accept delivery of, and sign a receipt for, all of the envelopes which have been mailed to you under the course of the said election. It is hereby requested that you certify that all the envelopes received by you have been properly safeguarded in your vault; that you have surrendered them to the said Union Tallying Committee, and that no one other than appropriate bank personnel has had access to the said envelopes. Very truly yours, SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICAATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT, AFL-CIO By /s/ Al Kerr Al Kerr Secretary-Treasurer Witness: /s/ William Mitchell William Mitchell Records Supervisor January 6, 1969 Mr. Herbert D. Bacher, Executive Vice President Royal National Bank of New York 1212 Avenue of the Americas New York, N.Y. 10036 Dear Mr. Bacher: The undersigned members of the Union Tallying Committee, acting under and pursuant to Article XIII, Section 5(d) of the Constitution of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, acknowledge receipt of the envelopes sent to you from the various ports for the elec­ tion held during 1968, and delivered this day to us. s/ s/ s/ s/ s/ January- 31, 1969 LOG ROYAL NATIONAL BANK OF NEW YORK 1212 Avenue of the Americas New York, N.Y. 10036 January 6, 1969 Seafarers International Union of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District 675 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11232 Gentlemen: This is to certify that all the envelopes received by this institution addressed to Mr. Herbert Bacher, Executive Vice Presi­ dent, Royal National Bank of New York, in the name of the Seafarers International Union of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFLCIO, have been properly safeguarded in our vaults. We have today surrendered the abovementioned envelopes to the Union Tallying Committee. No one other than tqipropriate bank personnel has had access to the said envelopes contained in our vaults. Very truly yours, ROYAL NATIONAL BANK OF NEW YORK /s/ Herbert D. Bacher Herbert D. Bacher, Executive Vice President Witnessed: /s/ George A. DiLello November 1, 1968 Mr. Joseph DiGiorgio, Port Agent Seafarers International Union 675 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn, New York Dear Sir and Brother: We, the undersigned Polls Committee elected in Headquarters and New York Port to conduct the balloting on this date, November 1, 1968, for the Port, wish to report as follows: At the end of the day's voting, in check­ ing the number of ballots issued and used against the names and book numbers, listed on the roster as having signed for same, we have found that 119 ballots were issued and used; however, we only have the signa­ tures and book numbers for 118 individ­ uals. We, the Committee, discussed this among ourselves and we are unable to determine how this happened. The only reason that we can give for it is our own inexperience, and the large number of votes that were being cast on this first day of the voting. We have double-checked the number of ballots cast, the used stuhs on hand, the unused ballots on hand, and the rosters used for the day. Everything is in agree­ ment except the rosters which are short the name, book number, and ballot number of someone to whom we issued a ballot and allowed him to vote same. In compliance with the Constitution, we are making this report and forwarding a copy thereof to the Secretary-Treasurei# Fraternally submitted, POLLS COMMITTEE HEADQUARl ERS AND PORT OF NEW YORK NOVEMBER 1, 1968 /s/ Charles Hamilton H-562 /s/ Lional Barnes B-13 /s/ Warren Cassidy C-724 cc: Al Kerr, Secretary-Treasurer This letter will be dealt with later on in this report under the heading of "Dis­ crepancies." November 2, 1968 Mr. Joseph DiGiorgio, Port Agent Seafarers International Union 675 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn, New York Dear Sir and Brother: We, the undersigned Polls Committee duly elected this date in Headquarters and Warren Cassidy, s/ James Doris, New York Port to handle the balloting for George Litchfield, s/ Cary J. Beck, the election of officials for November 2, ^ Charles Hamilton, s/ Charles A. Moss,. 1968, wish to report as follows: When we had secured from Josejfh William Gradick, s/ John A. Ziereis, Jol •V 4 •i �January 31, 1969 (Continued from page 10) DiGiorgio, New York Port Agent, the balloting material for the Port, and com­ pared it against the Port records, we found that on the first day of voting the rosters indicate 118 ballots as having been cast, and bear only the signatures and book numbers of 118 individuals. However, there had been 119 ballots issued and we only had the ballots starting with number 220 turned over to this Committee. Further, in checking the Port election records, we found the original of a state­ ment to the Port Agent which indicated thereon the reason for the missing ballot, and a copy of the statement had been sent to our Secretary-Treasurer by the Port of New York and Headquarters Polls Com­ mittee of November 1, 1968, dealing with the aforementioned error. Based on the foregoing, this Polls Com­ mittee accepted from Joseph DiGiorgio, the New York Port Agent, all of the election materials for the Port, and we commenced our balloting for the day with ballot number 220. It is recommended to the membership that you concur in the action being taken by this Polls Committee. Fraternally submitted, POLLS COMMITTEE HEADQUARTERS AND PORT OF NEW YORK NOVEMBER 2, 1968 /s/ Edward Polise P-74 /s/ Lionel Barnes B-13 /s/ Warren Cassidy C-724 cc: A1 Kerr, Secretary-Treasurer This letter will be dealt with later on in this report under the heading of "Dis­ crepancies." November 4, 1968 Mr. Bennie Gonzales, Agent Seafarers International Union 312 Harrison St. Tampa, Fla. Dear Sir and Brother; We the undersigned. Polls Committee for November 4, 1968 in the port of Tampa, have found that a discrepancy exists on the first day of voting in the 1969-1972 Gen­ eral Election on November 1, 1968. The discrepancy is in the ballots cast from 30010 thru 30015, a total of six ballots cast. An extra zero was added in these ballots which was in error by this com­ mittee. We have sent a copy of this letter to A1 Kerr, Secretary-Treasurer. Fraternally yours, /s/ Andres J. Menendez M-180 /s/ Adolfo Capote C-476 /s/ Paul C. Carter C-62 Polls Committee Port of Tampa cc: A1 Kerr This letter will be dealt with later on in this report under the heading of "Dis­ crepancies." SPECIAL REPORT FROM POLLS COMMITTEE We, the undersigned Polls Committee elected at a Special Meeting for the Port of Houston, Texas on the date of Novem­ ber 7, 1968,pCertify that Ballot Numbers 5738 thru 5742 were listed on the Official Voting Roster. These numbers should have read 5338 thru 5342, to continue consecu­ tive numbering for this Port. Please correct the Official Voting Roster accordingly for the date of November 7, 1968. /s/ Peter A. Serano S-302 /s/ Roman Viloria V-107 /s/ John A. Ziereis Z-12 This letter will be dealt with later on in this report under the heading of "Dis­ SEAFARERS crepancies."During the conducting of the election for officers just concluded, there were seven hundred and thirty-five (735) possible vot­ ing days. Of the seven hundred and thirtyfive (735) possible voting days, there were ballots cast on five hundred and nineteen (519) days. Of the remaining two hundred and sixteen (216) voting days, there were one hundred and ninety-eight (198) days on which it was not possible to get a quo­ rum for the election of a Polls Committee, therefore no voting could be conducted. On seventeen (17) days, there was a quo­ rum and a Polls Committee elected, how­ ever, no votes were ca^f on those seventeen (17) days. ' ' ' Needless to say, since so many of the Union's membership has served on Polls Committees, there are many days when a Polls Committee is elected that no votes are cast as all of the members on the beach in that particular port have already voted or are not eligible to vote. In addition, we also know that there are many times when it is not possible to have a quorum to elect a Polls Committee, as a result of which no votes can be cast that day at all. During the time that your Committee was carrying out its functions, candidates had observers present from time to time. "Comments and Recommendations Pursuant to Article XIII Section 5(c) of The Union Constitution" During the period of time in which the Union Tallying Committee was in opera­ tion, several discrepancies in the conduct of the election have occurred, but none of which would change the outcome of any job on the ballot. However, for the bene­ fit of the membership, we are listing them. Port by Port, as follows: NEW YORK: Your Union Tallying Committee, in handling the various pieces of correspon­ dence relative to the election of officials, reported earlier in our report on letters addressed to Joseph DiGiorgio, Port Agent, dated November 1, 1968 and November 2, 1968, from the Polls Committees for Head­ quarters and the Port of New York. As it was for our Secretary-Treasurer, it is also the same for ourselves: we are unable to determine the name and book number of the individual who was issued a ballot on November I, 1968 by the New York Polls Committee and failed to have his name and book number placed on the voting roster for that day. However, we have counted the day's total votes, includ­ ing the vote for which there was no name or book number on the roster, as valid ballots cast for the day, and recommend to the membership that you concur in our action. In addition to the foregoing discrepancy, the Polls Committee for the Port of New Y'ork on November 1, 1968 allowed David Gower, PB-35710, to vote. Your Union Tallying Committee is unable to determine why the New York Polls Committee al­ lowed Brother Gower to cast a vote. However, again it is the recommendation of your Union Tallying Committee that the day's votes be counted as valid ballots cast. On November 19, 1968, the New York Polls Committee issued ballot No. 576 to Roberto Diaz, showing his book number as D-64, when it should have been D-84. Also, under date of November 21, 1968, the New York Polls Committee issued ballot No. 634 to Rene Geiszler showing his book number as C-274, when it should have been G-274. Also, under date of November 29, 1968, the New York Polls Committee issued ballot No. 774 to R. Olsen showing his book number as O-190, when it should have been O-109. Also, under date of December 3, 1968, the New York Polls Committee issued ballot No. 852 to C. Mphat showing his book number as H-421, when it should have been M-421. Also, under date of December 5, 1968, the New York Polls Committee issued bal­ lot No. 881 to James M. Quinn, showing his book number as 0-24, when it should have been Q-24. Under date of December 6, 1968, the New York Polls Committee issued ballot No. 890 to Donald Hicks showing his book number as 0-694, when LOG it should have been H-694. Your Com­ mittee has counted these days' ballots as valid ballots cast in the Port of New York, as the errors made were only transpositions of numbers or an incorrect letter designa­ tion. On November 30, 1968, the Houston Polls Committee issued ballot No. 5502 to A. Volkerts, V-166, who cast a ballot that day in the Port of Houston. On December 6, 1968, in the Port of New York, the New York Polls Committee is­ sued ballot No. 891 to Archibald R. Volkerts, V-166, and he cast that ballot in the Port of New York that day. The only reason your Union Tallying Committee can account for this happening, is that possibly the Houston Polls Committee failed to stamp the member's book indicating that he had already voted. In any event, your Union Tallying Committee has counted the votes that were cast in the Port of New York on December 6, 1968, which is the date on which the record indicates that Brother Volkerts voted a second time. Your Union Tallying Committee, in checking the envelopes that were mailed from the ports to the bank, found that the Polls Committee in the Port of New York, on November 29, 1968, failed to indicate on the envelope being mailed to the bank, the date that should have been contained thereon. Your Union Tallying Committee has counted this day's ballots as valid ballots cast in the Port of New York for the date of November 29, 1968. On the following dates, the Polls Com­ mittees for the Port of New York allowed members to vote who v/ere not in good standing: November 12th, November 22nd, November 26th and December 3rd. Your Union Tallying Committee, in spite of these errors by the New York Polls Com­ mittees, has counted these days' ballots as valid ballots cast in the Port for those days, with the modification which is dealt with in detail later in this report under the head­ ing "Members Not Eligible to Vote." PHILADELPHIA; Your Union Tallying Committee, in checking the envelopes that were mailed from the Ports to the bank, found that the Polls Committee in the Port of Philadel­ phia, on November 14, 1968, failed to indicate on the envelope being mailed to the bank, the date that should have been contained thereon. Your Union Tallying Committee has counted this day's ballots as valid ballots cast in the Port of Phila­ delphia for the date of November 14, 1968. On December 10, 1968, the Philadelphia Polls Committee issued ballot No. 1726 to T. Nerosa, showing his book number as M-202, when it should have been N-202. Your Committee has counted this day's ballots as valid ballots cast in the Port for this day as the error made was only an incorrect letter designation. BALTIMORE: On November 4, 1968, the Baltimore Polls Committee issued ballot No. 1941 to Guillermo Grajales showing his book num­ ber as C-714, when it should have been G714. On November 15, 1968 the Baltimore Polls Committee issued ballot No. 2054 to J. Brykczynski, showing his book number as C-860, when it should have been B-860. On November 22, 1968, the Baltimore Polls Committee issued ballot No. 2086 to B. F. Gordy, showing his book number as C-66, when it should have been G-66. On November 26, 1968, the Baltimore Polls Committee issued ballot No. 2096 to Robert McCulloch, showing his book num­ ber as H-385, when it should have been M-385. On December 14, 1968, the Balti­ more Polls Committee issued ballot No. 2166 to Woodrow W. Reid, showing his book number as K-339, when it should have been R-339. In spite of these errors by the Baltimore Polls Committees, your Committee has counted these day's ballots as valid ballots cast in the Port for the various days, as the errors made were only incorrect book numbers. The New York Polls Committee issued ballot No. 298 to T. Novarro, N-30, on November 4, .1968 and he cast his ballot that day in the Port of New York. On December 23, 1968, in the Port of Balti­ Supplement—Page Eleven more, the Polls Committee issued to T. Novarro, N-30, ballot No. 2220 and he cast that ballot in the Port of Baltimore <MI that day. The only reason that your Union Tallying Committee can think of to account for this happening is that possibly the New York Polls Committee failed to stamp the member's book indicating that he had al­ ready voted. In any event, your Union Tallying Committee has counted the votes that were cast in the Port of Baltimore on December 23, 1968, rather than void all the ballots for that day. On the following dates, the Polls Com­ mittee for the Port of Baltimore allowed members to vote who were not in good standing: November 1st and November 2nd, 1968. Your Union Tallying Com­ mittee, in spite of these errors by the Balti­ more Polls Committee, has counted these day's ballots as valid ballots cast in the Port for those days, with the modification which is dealt with in detail later in this report under the heading "Members Not Eligible to Vote." Your Union Tallying Committee, in counting the ballots cast in the Port ot Baltimore on November 1, 1968, found, not an official ballot, but one of the Sample ballots that had been issued to the Port, among the ballots cast for that day. When the ballots for the day were counted, it was found that by counting the aforemen­ tioned Sample ballot as one of the valid ballots cast for the day, that the number of ballots then corresponded with the num­ ber of ballots issued by the Baltimore Polls Committee for the day on the roster. Your Committee counted this Sample ballot as a voided ballot for each and every job on the ballot. It is impossible for your Union Tallying Committee to determine how this aforementioned error could possibly have happened. We can only assume that the member who deposited the Sample ballot in the ballot box had taken a Sample ballot that was posted in the Union hall, studied it, and marked it as he wanted to mark his official ballot. Again we are assuming, but we presume that he used this Sample ballot to go by while in the voting booth, but when it came time to drop his ballot in the ballot box he dropped in the Sample ballot that he had been using as a guide, instead of his official ballot. . In any event, he was evidently eligible to vote because the Polls Committee had issued him a ballot, and your Union Tallying Committee, as men­ tioned previously, voided this particular ballot. It is the recommendation of your Union Tallying Committee that you con­ cur in the action we have taken. NORFOLK: On November 29, 1968, the Norfolk Polls Committee issued ballot No. 2774 to Donald P. Pruett, showing his book number as B-696, when it should have been P-696. Also, under date of December 2, 1968, the Norfolk Polls Committee issued ballot No. 2779 to Charlie V. Horton, showing his book number as H-735, when it should have been H-738. Your Commit­ tee has counfed these days' ballots as valid ballots cast in the Port for the variou:^ dates, as the errors made were only trans- ' positions of numbers or an incorrect letter designation. Your Union Tallying Committee, in checking the various rosters, found that the Norfolk Polls Committee for the date of December 11, 1968, failed to indicate on the roster the port from which it came. However, your Committee, in checking the ballot numbers listed on the roster, was able to determine that the roster was one that would have been used in the Port of Norfolk. Your Union Tallying Committee, in spite of this omission of the Norfolk Polls Committee, has counted this day's ballots as valid ballots cast in the Port for that day. Your Union Tallying Committee, in checking the various rosters received from the Ports, found that the Port of Norfolk, on December 23, 1968, had used up the supply of official voting rosters. They, therefore, had made up one of their own, in ink, which corresponded identically with the official voting roster. Your Union Tallying Committee has counted the votes cast this day as valid ballots cast. (Continued on page 12) �Supplement—Page Twelve (Continued from page 11) TAMPA; Your Union Tallying Committee, in checking the various rosters received from the Ports, found that the Tampa Polls Committee, on November 1, 1968, num­ bered some of the ballots issued for that day incorrectly. The first ballot cast for the day was No. 3001, and through No. 3009 the ballots were numbered correctly. How­ ever, in indicating what should have been No. 3010, the Tampa Polls Committee made a mistake—evidently being misled by the fact that No. 3009 had two zeroes in it—and proceeded to show No. 30010, and carried this error on through ballot No. 3015, indicating it on the roster as No. 30015. This mistake was reported by the Tampa Polls Committee for that date in a letter previously printed in this report. Your Union Tallying Committee, in spite of this error by the Tampa Polls Com­ mittee, has counted this day's ballots as valid ballots cast in the Port for that date. On December 18, 1968, the Polls Com­ mittee for the Port of Tampa, allowed a member who was not in good standing to vote. Your Union Tallying Committee, in spite of this error by the Tamoa Polls . Committee, has counted this day's ballots as valid ballots cast in the port for that dav, with the modification which is dealt with in detail later in this report under the heading "Members Not Eligible to Vote." MOBILE: Your Union Tallying Committee, in checking the various envelopes that were mailed to the bank depository, found that in the Port of Mobile, on November 22, 1968, the Polls Committee for the Port had indicated on the outside of the enve­ lope that was mailed to the bank, the date of November 23, 1968. However, upon opening the envelope and checking the certification on the envelope contained therein, in which was the ballots for the Port, we found the date of November 22, 1968. Your Union Tallying Committee, in spite of this error by the Mobile Polls Committee, has counted this day's ballots as yalid ballots cast in the Port for that day. Your Union Tallying Committee, in checking the various envelopes of ballots received from the Ports, found that in the Port of Mobile, on December 12, 1968, the Polls Committee for the Port had failed to indicate on the certification of the enve­ lope containing the ballots, the Port and date. However, the remainder of the cer­ tification, including the names and hook numbers of the Polls Committee, had been properlv filled in. Your Union Tallying Committee, in spite of these omissions of the Mobile Polls Committee, has counted this dav's ballots as valid ballots cast in the for that date. Your Union Tallying Committee, in checking the various rosters, found that the Mobile Polls Committee for the date of December 12, 1968, failed to ih^icate on the lower left hand comer of the ^itester, the Port and date. However, your, Com­ mittee, in checking the ballot numbers listed on the roster, was able to determine that the roster was one that would have been used in the Port of Mobile. Your Union Tallving Committee, in snite of this omission by the Mobile Polls Committee, has counted this day's ballots as valid ballots cast in the Port for the day. NEW ORLEANS: On the following dates, the Polls Com­ mittees for the Port of New Orleans al­ lowed members to yote who were not in good standing: Noyember 4th and Novem­ ber 27, 1968. Your Union Tallying Com­ mittee, in soite of these errors by the New Orleans Polls Committees, has counted these davs' ballots as valid ballots cast in the Port for those days, with the modifi­ cation which is dealt with in detail later in this report under the heading "Members Not Eligible to Vote." Your Union Tallving Committee, in checking the envelopes that were mailed from the Ports to the bank, found that the Polls Committee in the Port of New Or­ leans, on November 8, 1968, failed to indicate on the envelope being mailed to the bank, the date that should have been SEAFARERS contained thereon. Your Union Tallying Committee has counted this day's ballots as valid ballots cast in the Port of New Orleans for the date of November 8, 1968. On November 13, 1968, the New Or­ leans Polls Committee issued ballot No. 4151 to Peter J. Morreale, showing his book number as P-1112, when it should have been M-1112. On December 13, 1968, the New Orleans Polls Committee issued ballot No. 4370 to Alexander Mar­ tin, showing his book number as M-395, when it should have been M-397. On De­ cember 26, 1968, the New Orleans Polls Committee issued ballot No. 4449 to James J. Connors, showing his book number as C-385, when it should have been C-387. On December 31, 1968, the New Orleans Polls Committee issued ballot No. 4484 to Walter J. Mouton, showing his book num­ ber as M-146, when it should have been M-140. In spite of these errors by the New Orleans Polls Committee, your Committee has counted these days' ballots as valid ballots cast in the Port for the various days, as the errors made were only incorrect book numbers. On December 26, 1968, the Houston Polls Committee issued ballot No. 5632 to James W. Sumpter, S-519, who cast his ballot that day in the Port of Houston. On December 27, 1968, in the Port of New Orleans, the New Orleans Polls Committee issued James W. Sumpter ballot No. 4463, and he cast that ballot in the Port of New Orleans that day. The only reason your Union Tallying Committee can think of to account for this happening is that possibly the Houston Polls Committee failed to stamp the member's book indicating that he had voted. In any event, your Union Tallying Committee has count^ the day's votes that were cast in the Port of New Orleans on December 27, 1968. LOG On the following dates, the Polls Com­ mittees for the Port of Houston allowed members to vote who were not in good standing: November 2nd, 4th, 7th, 13th, 15th, 18th, 20th, ,25th, 27th, December 3rd and December 12th, 1968. Your Un­ ion Tallying Committee, in spite of these errors by the Houston Polls Committees, has counted these days' ballots as valid ballots cast in the Port for those days, with the modification which is dealt with in detail later in this report under the heading "Members Not Eligible to Vote." WILMINGTON: Your Union Tallying Committee, in checking the envelopes that were mailed from the Ports to the bank, found that the Polls Committee in the Port of Wilming­ ton, on November 30, 1968, failed to indi­ cate on the envelope being mailed to the bank, the date that should have been con­ tained thereon. Your Union Tallying Com­ mittee has counted this day's ballots as valid ballots cast in the Port of Wilming­ ton for the date of November 30, 1968. On November 2, 1968, the Polls Com­ mittee for the Port of Wilmington allowed a member who was not in good standing to vote. Your Union Tallying Committee, in spite of this error by the Wilmington Polls Committee, has counted this day's ballots as valid ballots cast in the Port for that day, with the modification which is dealt with in detail later in this report under the heading "Members Not Eligible to Vote." January 31, 1969 was lost either in the packaging by the San Francisco Polls Committee on the final day of voting, or by ourselves in the unpack­ ing of the voting materials. In either event, your Union Tallying Committee has counted the votes cast on November 4th, 1968, in the Port of San Francisco, as valid ballots cast that date. SEATTLE; Your Union Tallying Committee, in checking the various rosters, found that the Seattle Polls Committee for December 17, 1968 incorrectly indicated the date on the lower left-hand comer of the roster as December 16, 1968. Your Union Tally­ ing Committee, in spite of this error by the Seattle Polls Committee, has counted this day's ballots as valid ballots cast in the Port for the day. Your Union Tallying Committee, in checking the envelopes that were mailed from the Ports to the bank, found that the Seattle Polls Committees for Novem­ ber 29th, December 10th and December 21st, failed to indicate on the envelopes being mailed to the bank, the dates that .should have been contained thereon. Your Union Tallying Committee, in spite of these omissions, has counted ballots for these days as valid ballots cast. Your Union Tallying Committee, in checking the various rosters, has found that the Seattle Polls Committee for De­ cember 9, 1968, issued ballot No. 6817 to Adam E. Slowik, showing his book num­ ber as S-243, when it should have been S-423. Your Committee has counted this day's ballots as valid ballots cast in the Port for that day, as the error made was only a transposition of numbers. On December 26, 1968, the Polls Com­ mittee for the Port of Seattle allowed a member who was not in good standing to vote. Your Union Tallying Committee, in spite of this error by the Seattle Polls Com­ mittee, has counted this dav's ballots as valid ballots cast in the Port for that day, with the modification which is dealt with in detail later in this reoort under the head­ ing "Members Not Eligible to Vote." Your Union Tallying Committee, in checking the rosters for the Port of Seattle, found that on the date of December 28. 1968, ballot No. 6874 and ballot No. 6875 were issued, but that the Polls Committee member writing in the ballot numbers, in writing in No. 6875 it appears .to be 6075, but when making a comparison of the fig­ ures you can readily determine that it was the manner in which the Committee mem­ ber made his 8's that created what appears to be an error. Your Union Tallying Com­ mittee has counted thisoday's ballots as valid ballots cast in the Port of Seattle. SAN FRANaSCO: Your Union Tallying Committee, in checking the various rosters, found that on November 7th and November 12th, 1968, the Polls Committee for the Port had failed to indicate in the lower left-hand corner of the rosters, the Port and date. How­ ever, your Committee, in checking the HOUSTON: ballot numbers listed on the rosters, was On November 4, 1968, the Houston able to determine that the rosters were ones Polls Committee issued ballot No. 5293 to that would have been used in the Port R. T. Yarborough, showing his book num­ of San Francisco. Your Union Tallying ber as Y-560, when it should have been Committee, in spite of these omissions by Y-60. On November 12, 1968, the Hous­ the San Francisco Polls Committee, has ton Polls Committee issued ballot No. 5370 counted these days' ballots as valid ballots to Charles C. Pickren, showing his book cast in the Port on those dates. number as P-7118, when it should have On November 7, 1968, the San Fran­ been P-718. Your Committee has counted cisco Polls Committee issued ballot No. these days' ballots as valid ballots cast in 6317 to Joe Vujtech, showing his book the Port for the various days, as the errors number as B-126, when it should have made were only incorrect book numbers. been V-126. Your Committee has counted Your Union Tallving Committee, in this day's ballots as valid ballots cast in the checking the rosters for the Port of Hous­ Port for that day as the error made was ton, found that on November 22, 1968, only an incorrect letter designation. the Houston Polls Committee issued ballot On November 25, 1968, the San Fran­ No. 5454 to Felipe Morales Reves, Jr. and cisco Polls Committee issued ballot No. in listing his book number on the roster, 6434 to Salvador Resquites, and in listing had incorrectly taken from his book, his his book number on the roster, had incor­ file number instead of his book number. rectly taken from his book, his file number SAN JUAN: In checking the file number against the instead of his book number. In checking Your Union Tallying Committee, in records in Headquarters, we were able to the file number against the records in checking the various rosters, found that on determine the correct book number, which Headquarters, we were able to determine November 1, 1968, the San Juan. Puerto is R-507, and we have, therefore, counted the correct book number, which is R-400, Rico Polls Committee issued ballot No. this day's votes in the Port of Houston as and we have, therefore, counted this day's 7007 to A. Gonzalez, showing his book valid ballots cast. votes in the Port of San Francisco as valid number as G-18, when it should have been On November 9, 1968, the Houston ballots cast. G-118. Also, the December 27, 1968 Polls Polls Committee issued ballot No. 5355 to Earlier in this report, your Committee Committee for San Juan issued ballot No. Joseph B. Simmons, S-677, who cast his had indicated that it would deal later in 7142 to H. Mikkelborg, showing his book ballot that day in the.Port of Houston. the report with the matter of stubs of bal­ number as H-1175, when it should have On November 12, 1968, in the Port of lots from the Port of San Francisco. Your been M-1175. Your Committee has counted Houston, the Houston Polls Committee Committee, in checking the stubs of the the.se days' ballots as valid ballots cast in issued Joseph B. Simmons ballot No. 5359, ballots for thfe Port of San Francisco, had the Port for these days, as the errors made and he cast that ballot in the Port of Hous­ found that two (2) stubs: No. 6261 and were only incorrect book numbers. ton that day. The only reason your Union No. 6437 were missing. In checking the Your Union Tallving^ Committee, in Tallying Committee can think of to ac­ roster for the Port of San Francisco, we checking the envelones that were mailed count fbr this i anpening is that possibly found that ballot No. 6437 had been a from the Ports to the bank, found that the the Houston Polls Committee for Novem­ blank ballot. When checking the ballots Polls Committees for the Port of San Juan ber 9, 1968 failed to stamp the member's cast that day in San Francisco, we found on November 16th, November 30th and book indicating that he had already voted. the blank ballot, with the stub No. 6437 December 3rd, 1968, failed^© indicate on In any event, your Union Tallying Com­ still attached to same. In fact, the number the envelopes being mailed to the bank, mittee has counted the day's votes that of the ballot was the only thing that was the dates that should have been contained were cast in the Port of Houston on No­ printed on the face of the ballot. Your thereon. Your Union Tallying Commit­ vember 12, 1968. Union Tallying' Committee has counted tee, in spite of these omissions, has counted Your Union Tallying Committee, in this ballot as a void ballot for the Port of these days' ballots as valid ballots cast in checking the rosters received from the San Francisco and recommends that you the Port of San Juan for these days. Also, ports, found that in the Port of Houston, concur in the action taken by our Com­ on November 7, 1968, the Houston Polls mittee. As for stub No. 6261, it was the on November 23rd, 1968, the San Juan Polls Committee failed to indicate on the Committee had shown the ballots issued stub from the ballot that had been issued on -he roster incorrectly, as indicated by to A. J. Nelson, N-214, on November 4, envelope being mailed to the bank, the Port and date that should have been correspondence fmm the Houston Polls 1968. in San Francisco. In checking the Committee previously given in this report. ballots cast that date, we found twenty- contained thereon. In spite of this omis­ sion, your Union Tallying Committee has In spite of this error of the Houston Polls nine ballots, which comnares equally with counted this day's ballots as valid ballots Committee, your Union Tallving Commit­ the number of ballots issued that date on cast in the Port for that day, tee has counted this day's ballots as valid the roster. Based on the afofcrrieniioned ballots cast in the Port for that day. (Continued on page 13) facts, we can only assume that the stub �I January 31, 1969 SEAFARERS (Continued from page 12) Mail Ballots Under the "Additions to Voting Proce­ dures" that was set up by our SecretaryTreasurer under the authority granted to him by Article XIII, Section 7 of our Con­ stitution, and approved by the member­ ship, he made provision for voting in the General Election by mail. The "Additions to Voting Procedures" requirements for mail ballots, as on absentee ballots, were as follows: "Full book members may request an absentee ballot under the following circumstances only. While such mem­ ber is employed on an American-flag merchant vessel which vessel's sched­ ule does not provide for it to touch a port in which voting is to take place during the voting period provided in Article XIII, Section 3(g) of our Con­ stitution. In that event, the member shall make a request for an absentee ballot by Registered or Certified Mail or the equivalent mailing device at the location from which such request is made, if such be the case. Such re­ quest must contain a designation as to the address to which such member wishes his absentee ballot returned. Such request shall be received no later than 12:00 p.m. on the 15th day of November of the election year and shall be directed to the SecretaryTreasurer at 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn 32, New York. Upon re­ ceipt of such request, the procedures as established in Article XIII, Section 3(d) of our Constitution, shall not apply. "The Secretary-Treasurer shall be responsible for determining whether such member is a member in good standing and further whether such member has. in fact, voted previously. He shall send the processed ballot by Registered Mail-Return Receipt Re­ quested to the address designated bysuch member in his absentee ballot request. The Secretaiy-Treasurer .shall send to such member with his ballot, instructions for returning the ballot, which in,structions must be .complied with exactly. "The Secretary-Treasurer shall fur­ ther maintain a record showing the name, book number of the member, his ballot number and the date upon which such ballot was sent, which information shall be turned over to the Union Tallying Committee, when elected, in accordance with Article XIII, Section 5(c) of the Constitution. The member, after voting, shall return his absentee ballot by Registered or Certified Mail, or the equivalent mail­ ing device at the location from which such absentee ballot is returned, if such be the case, to the depository named in the President's Pre-Balloting Report. "These absentee ballots must be post-marked prior to midnight of De­ cember 31, 1968, and must be received by the depository named in the Pres­ ident's Pre-Balloting Report, prior to January 10, 1969, regardless of when post-marked, for them to be counted as eligible votes. Such ballots will be maintained separately by such deposi­ tory and shall then be turned over to the Union Tallying Committee, as provided in Section 5(d) of Article XIII of the Constitution." Although the membership had been made aware of the provisions for voting an absentee ballot by mail from anywhere in the world, out of all the eligible voters, only one (1) request for a mail or absentee ballot was received by our Secretary-Treas­ urer. This one request was from Brother F. P. Hartshorn, H-563, that was dated September 18th, 1968. Our SecretaryTreasurer informed Brother Hartshorn by letter, that he didn't meet the qualifications for a mail or absentee ballot because he was not on a vessel, as called for in the "Additions to Voting Procedures." In addition to which, he was sent a copy of our Secretary-Treasurer's report to the membership dealing with the "Additions to Voting Procedures." Your Union Tally­ ing Committee concurs in the action taken by our Secretary-Treasurer in the case of this request for a mail or absentee ballot and recommends that the membership con­ cur in same. Challenged Ballots Under the "Additions to Voting Proce­ dures" that was set up by our SecretaryTreasurer under the authority granted to him by Article XIII. Section 7 of our Con­ stitution, and approved by the member­ ship. he made provisions for the voting of challenged ballots, which challenge could be determined by the Union Tallying Com­ mittee. There were eleven (11) challenged ballots cast, and in view of the fact that Supplement—Page Thirteen LOG such eleven (11) ballots would not change the results of the vote for any office or job, your Committee decided not to pass upon the challenges and open them up. The eleven (II) challenged ballots are as fol­ lows: Name Adams, E White, R. H Gutieirrez, M Morris, C Leskum, J Cole, H Hicks, J Trasher, W McAvoy, W Salem, A Nelson, A Book Namber A-473 W-SOO G-737 M-1172 L-447 C-803 H-227 T-228 M-1045 S-794 N-214 Port of Challensre New Orleans New Orleans Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston San Francisco Members Not Eligible To Vote As explained previously, there were four (4) double votes which were counted rather than void all ballots voted that day in the effected ports. In addition, your Union Tallying Committee, in drafting its report, has in several instances made the state­ ment, ". . . with the modification which is dealt with in detail later in this report under the heading "Members Not Eligible to Vote." Your Union Tallying Commit­ tee has used the foregoing as a means of not having to repeat itself time after time throughout the report, to explain the same item. In each instance where the statement aforementioned as used, it dealt with an individual, or individuals, being allowed to vote, that, for one reason or another, doesn't appear to your Union Tallying Committee to have been eligible to vote. The total of such votes is three hundred and sixty-five (365). However, there are many instances where a man might have explained to the local Port Polls Commit­ tee why he was eligible to vote, your Union Tallying Committee wouldn't be aware of the valid reason for his being eligible. After having taken into consideration the foregoing, your Union Tallying Com­ mittee. in arriving at its ultimate interpreta­ tions and decisions, was most concerned w!*h carrying out our Union's principle of democratic elections, and we have liber­ ally interpreted our Constitution's require­ ments, consistent with the constitutional language, and thus have assured to our membership our Union's policy of a mem­ ber's right to enjoy the widest opportunity to make a judgment when voting in our elections. Article XIII, Section 5(c) of our Constitution, dealing with the Union Tally­ ing Committee's Report, reads as follows: "The report, shall clearly detail all discrep­ ancies discovered, and shall contain recom­ mendations for the treatment of these dis­ crepancies." As a consequence of all of the foregoing, our Committee has deter­ mined that on those days where one or more possibly ineligible voters had been allowed to vote, that the total votes for the day should be counted. However, whatever the number of possible ineligible voters that had been allowed to vote comes to, that total figure must be less than the difference between the number of votes that the individual or individuals for a job that were designated as being elected re­ ceived, than the number of votes of the highest candidate that was deemed not to be elected. Conclusion As one of its closing actions, this Union Tallying Committee added together the total number of votes cast on the days from the various Ports, where it appeared to your Committee that an ineligible voter might have possibly voted. The total votes cast on these days, if they had all been voided, would not have changed the out­ come of any job on the ballot. Your Committee finds that the balloting took place in strict accordance with the Constitution, and that what errors were made, were all of no importance, and of no measurable effect, and could not influ­ ence the voting results, and were dealt with in accordance with the spirit of the Con­ stitution. Dated: January 15, 1969. Wai-i'en Cassidy, C-724 Elected in the Port of New York James Doris, D-3—Chairman Elected in the Port of Philadelphia John Carlson, C-490 Elected in the Port of Baltimore William Gradick, G-501 Elected in the Port of Mobile Tom Garrity, G-298 Elected in the Port of New Orleans John A. Ziereis, Z-12 Elected in the Port of Houston Charles Hamilton, H-562 Elected in the Port of New York Charles Moss, M-502 Elected in the Port of Philadelphia George Litchfield, L-170 Elected in the Port of Baltimore Cary J. Beck, B-650 Elected in the Port of Mobile F. DiGiovanni, D-459 Elected in the Port of New Orleans John L. Hunt, H-564 Elected in the Port of Houston Report By The Secretary-Treasurer On "Election Complaints During ELECTION OF 1969-1972 OFFICERS AND JOB HOLDERS OF THE SEA­ FARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA-ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT January 2, 1969 Under the terms of our Constitution and the rules proposed by your Secretary-Treas­ urer and approved by the membership, complaints concerning the conduct of the Union election and balloting procedure are to be sent to the Secretary-Treasurer, and the Secretary-Treasurer is charged with specific administrative duties in connection with such election. The office of your Secretary-Treasurer has received two what may be considered as complaints: one from Sidney Rothman, Book No. R-325, who is a candidate for President of our organization; the other from John Cole, Book No, C-8, who was a disqualified candidate for the office of Executive Vice-President of our organiza­ tion, At this time, I am reporting as to the action taken by myself in reference to these complaints, and my recommendations in connection with such complaints and the action taken thereon. The following are copies of correspond­ ence received from Sidney Rothman, R325, and sent to Brother Rothman: Letter dated October 17, 1968 from Sid­ ney Rothman to AI Kerr, received on Oc­ tober 18, 1968: "437-^6 Street Brooklyn, N. Y. 11220 Sidney Rothman—Book No. R-325 October 17, 1968 MR. AL KERR, SECRETARY-TREASURER "PROTESTS—On election for officers jobs for 1969 to 1972. Only 5 days before voting. Union is running in the seafarers log, qualified candidates, with photos, and records submitted by new candidates, which is not enough time for the member­ ship, that is at sea, and they are all over the world, to know who are the new candidates, which can stop me from being elected to office. Elected candidates that have been in office from 4 to 25 years are already well-known to the membership. "On elections in 1965 to 1968, the sea­ farers log ran new candidates for office, with photos submitted by candidates on Oct. 16, 1964, which was 17 days before election days, from Nov. 2, to Dec. 31, 1964. The seafarers log should run new candidates for office at least two months before elections, so the membership will know who the candidates are. Mr. Sidney Rothman, R-325 "(Signed) Mr. Sidney Rothman." Letter dated October 18, 1968 from your Secretary-Treasurer to Sidney Rothman: "October 18, 1968 "Mr. Sidney Rothman, R-325 437 46th Street Brooklyn, New York 11220 "Dear Sir and Brother: "I am in receipt today, October 18, of your registered letter No. 59779 dated Oc­ tober 17, 1968, which you have headed "Protests." The protest you have referred to is that, in your opinion, the election sup­ plement is not being made available to the membership far enough in advance of the commencing of the election of officials. "In answer to your written protest re­ ceived today, I repeat what I explained to you yesterday by phone—that the election supplement could not have been published earlier: "1. The Credentials Committee—in ff drafting their report to the membership that was concurred in by the Ports holding membership meetings in September—re­ quired that you as a candidate, and also another candidate in the election, be given till October 1. 1968 to comply with the fur­ nishing of the certificate required by Arti­ cle XIII. Section 1(h). "2. That under the terms of Article XIII, Section 2(c) of the Constitution, a disquali­ fied candidate has the right to appeal from a decision of the Credentials Committee, and. based on when the Committee made their report, and the Constitution, the final deadline date for action on any appeals would have been October 17, 1968. It would, therefore, have been impossible to have released any election materials prior to October 18, 1968 at the very earliest. "From the foregoing, I think that you will readily agree with me that it would have been impossible to have printed the election supplement containing the photo­ graphs and biographies of various candi­ dates in the Seafarers Log any earlier than what is being done, based on the fact that the issue of the Seafarers Log prior to Oc­ tober 17, 1968 came out on October 11, and that the next issue thereafter will be (Continued on page 14) �Supplement—Page Fourteen (Continued from page 13) released on October 25. "More importantly, however, all mem­ bers—even those at sea—will receive the election supplement before voting. Those who request mail ballots can do so until November 15, 1968, so the Seafarers Log issue containing the supplements will be mailed out and received before the ballot. Those who come ashore to vote will simi­ larly receive all back issues of the Sea­ farers Log as soon as their ship hits port. "Moreover, as I am sure you know by now, yesterday I had mailed you a letter telling you that you could secure one hun­ dred (100) copies of the supplement on the election at any timie. These can be distrib­ uted as you like. "In any event, for your information, it is my intention to present your letter as well as my answer to same to the membership for their information and advice. Fraternally, SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICAAGLIWD (Signed) A1 Kerr A1 Kerr Secretary-Treasurer" Letter dated October 17, 1968 from your Secretary-Treasurer to Brother Rothman: "October 17, 1968 "Mr. Sidney Rothman, R-325 437 46th Street Brooklyn, New York 11220 Dear Sir and Brother: In line with our telephone conversation of today, wherein you requested that the issuance of the Election Supplements be moved up prior to their release in the Sea­ farers Log, this is to advise you as follows: 1. The Election Supplements are now available to all candidates in all ports. 2. You are entitled to, and can receive, up to one hundred (100) copies of the Elec­ tion Supplement at any time you person­ ally appear in my office. In the event of my absence, you are to contact William Mitchell who will see that you are supplied with up to one hundred (100) copies of the Election Supplement, upon your signing a proper receipt for same. If you have any questions relative to the above, kindly qontact the undersigned. Fraternally, SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICAAGLIWD (Signed) A1 Kerr A1 Kerr Secretary-Treasurer" tetter dated October 18, 1968 from your Secretary-Treasurer to Brother Rothman: "October 18, 1968 "Mr. S. Rothman 437 46th Street Brooklyn, N. Y. Re: Election Supplements Dear Sir and Brother: "In the Secretary-Treasurer's report to the various October membership meetings it was recommended and concurred in, that at his request, each candidate on the ballot for election of officers be allowed up to 100 copies of the Election Supplement. This Election Supplement contains the pictures and biographies of all the election candi­ dates as well as other information relative to the election. "In compliance with the foregoing, the Secretary-Treasurer's office has supplied the Port Agents in the various ports with Election Supplements so that they will be available for the candidates if and when they are requested. If you want to receive any of your Election Supplements, to which you-are entitled, contact the Port Agent nearest you. Fraternally, SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORiH AMERICAAGLIWD ..•rtr,. (Signed) A! Kerr AlKerr Secretary-Treasurer" SEAFARERS All of the foregoing correspondence was submitted to the membership meeting of November 4, 1968 for the membership's information and advice. In view of all of the foregoing corres­ pondence, I find that there is no basis for Brother Rothman's complaint as to the Election Supplements not being provided to the various candidates at an earlier date, and I so recommend to the membership for their action. The other complaint referred to previ­ ously in this report was that of John Cole, C-8, a disqualified candidate for the office of Executive Vice President. The following are copies of correspond­ ence received from John Cole, C-8, and sent to Brother Cole: Letter dated November 2, 1968 from John Cole to your Secretary-Treasurer, re­ ceived on November 4, 1968: 118 Hilltop Acres Yonkers 4, N.Y. November 2, 1968 Secretary-Treasurer A. Kerr, AGLIWD-SIUNA, 675 Fourth Ave., Bklyn., N.Y. 11232 Mr. Secretary-Treasurer: Since my name was not on yesterday's ballot in the office of Executive Vice Pres­ ident, for which it was duly offered and re­ jected, I protest the validity of our Dis­ trict's election. Leaving nothing to chance, I'm notifying you within the prescribed 24 hours of having cast my vote, that SIU's election process, rather than democratizing, has worsened owing to erosive violations designed to safeguard the demoralizing privileges vested in the hands of a special few. I was disqualified for not presenting a certificate of four months' seatime in the current year. In lieu of it, I offered an unfit-for-duty certificate signed by quali­ fied Public Health Service doctors. Inas­ much as such documentary proof is ac­ ceptable as legitimate seatime in pension qualification, it should also be applicable here. Whereas it raises the question of whether incapacity disqualifies a candidate, we should turn to the Union constitution (Article XXIV, Sections 1 and 2), which allows a Union official to have his func­ tions performed by another when ill 30 days or longer. He may only be replaced when a state of vacancy exists, and that is defined as failure to perform by reason of death, resignation, suspension from mem­ bership, or expulsion from the Union. En­ trenched officials are no longer required to produce evidence of seatime for obvious reasons, merely a show of office time, or commensurate cover-uo in the case of incapacity. Election rules that protect an incumbent's qualification for office when incapacitated, and refuse the same condi­ tion to an independent candidate are un­ equal and unjust. The issue is not one of opposing the perpetuation of men in office —that is for the membership to deride if they can ever get this private club off their backs—it is arriving at procedural prin­ ciples imnartialy interpreted. Personalities aside, I am as qualified by present constitu­ tional rules to throw in for the position as Cal Tanner. Involuntary retirement was no ground for my being declared ineligible to run for office. Pensioners have long been a stable source of Union committee personnel. They served as trial and appeals judges when I was fraudulently expelled, and have parti­ cipated in every other phase of the Union's business. Conversely disability should not inactivate my membership to the extent that I not be permitted to work toward an honest election, unpopular as that cause may be made to appear. It is unimportant whether or not my running produces a close contest—what counts is overhauling an electoral system unilaterally favoring the in-crowd. I am not looking for per­ sonal vindication, yet I am insisuhg on the same right as every other full-fledged SIU member in accordance with law to run for Union office. Achieving this aim, I still might be a positive force for good in cre­ ating a healthy dialogue within the Union, but it was precisely to prevent such a situa­ tion that my name was kept off the ballot, and as a consequence succeeded in censor­ ing my hundred-word statement intended for the Log's election supplement. LOG Having come this far, the average dis­ qualified candidate would still have a longshot chance left' him—the write-in vote. Not so me. When I was ousted from the Union in 1962, the Log revived meeting minutes so port by port my down-fall could be publicized. When patrolmen made ship payoffs, and were asked why, along with various maligning versions, the reason con­ cocted was treason. When the courts re­ stored my membership rights, the yellow Log refused to let me state my side of the case. I was even denied the customary col­ umn mention in the long-standing Log fix­ ture when added to the pension rolls. The Credentials Committee announced my re­ tirement in its report, but so ambiguously as to leave the impression my disability might be mental. With such a bad press, and the administration's entire work force directed to propagandize against me, what does it matter that the Union's officers sus­ pended their special Log columns the last third of the year? Through the years, they have hogged the space while permitting me not one line. Also, they are still the only ones on the ballot allowed access to all SIU vessels where their biased views can be spread. The conduct of every previous election has been to indulge pro-adminis­ tration electioneering around the voting booths. Contrary to the Constitution (Ar­ ticle XIII, Section 4(f)), certain balloting committeemen received compensation so as to supervise strategy. In 1960, I com• plained about Frenchy Ruf, chairman of the New York committee, handling the bal­ lots, after misappropriating Union funds twice as patrolman. Unhampered by regu­ latory checks. Headquarters appointed him that year's tallying committeeman from Detroit. His pay went on for some time after the election. Similarly, in 1964, Curly Barnes was rewarded with a long term on the Union payroll for serving as New York Ballotting Committee chairman. When Mike Toner complained about voting irreg­ ularities in the last election, the elite's hand-picked committees went right on tell­ ing members to "vote democratic," while at the same time distributing incumbents' literature. Violation of members' right of free choice was hardly ended here. At meetings, placards are displayed, stating that the Executive Board has precedence over the majority vote of the membership despite Article XXIII, Section 3, of the Constitution. Outspoken members are openly intimidated at meetings, but such bulldozing tactics add up to "free speech" according to SIU laywyer McEvoy as con­ veyed to me at an August 27, 1968 session. Union balloting ends at 5 PM on week­ days, noon on Saturdays, the same time post offices close around the country, so registration of the enevelopes must wait until the next business day. Accordingly, custodian of the sealed envelopes in each ca ,e is the port agent, who stands to gain b> tampering with the ballots. I protested this in the last two elections, but since the only solution seems to be an impartial balloting association, the suspect practice persists. Frequently, the old committee is still undischarged when a new group is already functioning. I also cited the failure of the depository to sign the final election report, vouching for the probity of our ballots' guardians. By the depository pass­ ing the buck to Miss Alice Goodman, Union officials remain happy over the way ballots are being handled, even if she doesn't get to sign the report. Grateful for such cooperation, the Seafarers' Pen­ sion Plan gave the Royal National Bank of New York its checking account, indicat­ ing a conflict of interest. If the election were on the level, would a paltry nine members be bucking the administration slate of 45? In 1960, 31 independents tried for 43 jobs. But, with the Union machin­ ery being used only to shelter a secure handful, reasonable opportunity to run for office will continue to be squelched. Not surprisingly, the SIU constitution is silent on what post-election remedies are available for rejected candidates. Further­ more, the burden of proof for knowing procedural rules is on the rank-and-filer (though away at sea) when the Executive Bo^. J pushes a rule which is rubberstair d by the membership. In 1964, a re jlution was adopted permitting com­ January 31, 1969 plainants on any part of the election, or balloting procedures, to notify the Secre­ tary-Treasurer within 24 hours of the oc­ curence. This was not incorporated into the constitution, nor mentioned in the Pres­ ident's pre-balloting report. Such an omis­ sion is calculatedly evasive, and makes the claim "ignorance of the law is no excuse" unreasonable. On a half-dozen occasions, I have asked New York Agent DiGiorgio for a given month's meeting minutes only to be sent on a dry run the considerable distance to your office, where I was told the minutes were actually only a few steps away from DiGiorgio in Vice President Shepard's desk. One afternoon, I was seated outside President Hall's of­ fice for hours, having been told: "The min­ utes are on their way from Kerr's build­ ing;" but somehow they never arrived. Consistent with this kind of runaround is the appeals' process for disqualified can­ didates. I mailed letters to the port agents, criticizing the double standard that kept me off the ballot. If they got beyond the bare title, then the reading was distorted by skipped lines and misread words, which is common procedure for a message the administrators don't want heard. It goes without saying the freeze on me persisted, but not one port agent thought it necessary to notify me. I'm now seeking relief on the 1964 resolution. Would you advise me as to the proper course to follow if another step fpllowing this is required? Yours for a democratic SIU, (Signed) John Cole (C-8). P.S. Wishing to leave no loose ends hang­ ing, this beef is submitted for inclusion in your post-Election Report so it can be acted on by the membership along with your disposition on the matter. (Signed) JC P.P.S. One final word: at 675 Fourth Ave­ nue. Brooklyn, yesterday, patrolman Leon Hall sent me to you at 2-75 20th Street, when I asked for a look at the September meetings minutes. Presidential candidate Sid Rothman accompanied me. It was im­ portant that I learn the form in which my credentials' appeal was presented to the members and what the port-by-port tally was. At the door of your building, the switchboard operator (who had been warned of my coming) hailed me with the news that you were not in, had not left word when you would be back, and that no one else could show me the minutes. This was the same hang-up I encountered December 31, 1964, on requesting to see the election file, only then you were home sick, with no certainty when you would be well again, so I saw no file. These records ere available at all times—but not for everybody, man! (Signed) JC Letter dated November 6, 1968 from your Secretary-Treasurer to Brother Cole: "November 6, 1968 "Mr. John Cole, C-8 118 Hilltop Acres Yonkers 4, New York Dear Sir and Brother: I am in receipt of your letter of Novem­ ber 2nd and, as requested in your letter, it will be made a part of the post-election report. SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICAAGLIWD (Signed) A1 Kerr A1 Kerr Secretary-Treasurer" Brother Cole's letter apparently is a protest for his not being found qualified by the Credentials Committee. He starts his letter by saying: "Since my name was not on yesterday's ballot in the office of Executive Vice President, for which it was duly offered and rejected, I protest the validity of our District's election." The Credentials Committee in its report of August 21, 1968 found Brother Cole not qualified. The Credentials Committee's Report setting out their reason for his disqualification was printed in the August 30, 1968 edi*=on of the Seafarers Log. The Credentials Committee's Report was pre(Continued on page 15) �January 31, 1969 (Continued from page 14) sented to the membership at the September, 1968 membership meetings. At the same meetings, Brother Cole presented his ap­ peal from the Credentials Committee's Re­ port and the membership accepted the Credentials Committee's Report and re­ jected Brother Cole's appeal. In view of the above, I see no basis to Brother Cole's protest and it should be dismissed. I so recommend to the mem­ bership for their action. Brother Cole further states that in con­ nection with the 1964 election, a resolution was adopted "permitting complainants on any part of the election, or balloting proce­ dures, to notify the Secretary-Treasurer within 24 hours of the oecurrenee." He then claims this procedure was not pro­ vided for in this election. Brother Cole is apparently mistaken as to his facts. In the 1964 election, it was recommended, and the membership adopted a rule, that in case a member has a complaint that "any of the election and balloting procedures of this Union have been violated," he was required to notify the Secretary-Treasurer at Headquarters of the facts within 24 hours by registered mail, return receipt requested, and which notification had to be signed by the com­ plainant, together with his book number. SEAFARERS The same procedure was adopted for this election. It is contained in my report to the membership meetings in October, 1968 and adopted by the membership, and printed in the October 25, 1968 issue of the Seafarers Log. In any event, I recommend that Brother Cole's protest not be rejected on the grounds of untimeliness, as that does not apply. I do recommend that his entire protest, including his statement as to pro­ cedure by complainants, be rejected be­ cause of all of tbe above, and because it is without merit. As I have set out above, I have deter­ mined that there is no basis for the complaints of Brothers Rothman and Cole in reference to a violation, or violations, of the election procedures in accordance with the Union's constitution and rules adopted by the membership. I, therefore, so recommend to the membership for their action. Fraternally submitted, A1 Kerr Secretary-Treasurer EDITOR^S JSOTE: The report was presented for action by the member­ ship at the January membership meetings. The membership in these membership meetings accepted and concurred in the report and its rec­ ommendations. LOG Supplement—Paee Fifteen SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT BY THE SECRETARY-TREASURER ON "ELECTION COMPLAINTS" DURING AND AFTER ELECTION OF 1969-1972 OFFICERS AND JOBHOLDERS OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICAATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES & INLAND WATERS DISTRICT Under the terms of our Constitution and the Rules proposed by your SecretaryTreasurer which were approved by the membership, complaints concerning the conduct of the Union election and balloting procedures were to be sent to the Secre­ tary-Treasurer, and the Secretary-Treasur­ er was charged with specific administrative duties in connection with such complaints. At the January membership meetings, I as your Secretary-Treasurer, made a Re­ port on Election Complaints as of that time. This Election Complaint Report and its recommendations, made by myself in compliance with the Rules and Pro­ cedures as adopted by the membership, was accepted unanimously in all Ports. Since that Report, the final election pro­ cedures have been completed and will be presented to the February "Election Re­ port Meetings." As previously reported, at no time did we have an election complaint other than the two (2) letters that were treated as com­ plaints, given in my previous "Election Complaints" report. The Chairman of the Union Tallying Committee has informed me that at no time were any protests or complaints re­ ceived by the Union Tallying Committee, written or otherwise. The foregoing constitutes my final re­ port relative to the election and its pro­ cedures, and it is my recommendation that you accept and concur in this report, as well as the recommendations and the report of the Union Tallying Committee. Fraternally submitted, Al Kerr, Secretary-Treasurer Seafarers International Union of North America—AGLIWD Dated: January 21, 1969 EDITOR'S ISOTE: The preceding supplemental report by the Secre­ tary-Treasurer on Election Com­ plaints" will be acted on at the Feb­ ruary membership meetings. OFFICIAL TALLY SHEET FOR ELECTION OF 1969-1972 OFFICERS * DENOTES THAT MAN WAS ELECTED BOSTON President Paul Hall, H-1 Andrew Pickur, P-172 . Sidney Rothman, R-325 No Votes Voids Write-in's Challenged Totals Executive Vice-President Cal Tanner, T-1 No Votes Voids Write-in's Challenged Totals NEW YORK PHI LA. BAIT. NORFOLK JAX. TAMPA MOBILE N. O. HOUSTON WILM. S. F. SEAT. DET. SAN JUAN TOTALS 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 1,011 18 28 7 40 3 0 1,107 149 3 4 0 0 0 0 156 286 32 20 9 6 0 0 353 105 5 5 0 10 0 0 125 70 0 1 0 3 0 0 74 104 0 0 0 3 0 0 107 341 5 8 0 8 0 0 362 562 11 7 2 4 0 2 588 439 9 12 0 6 0 8 474 141 . 10 9 4 5 1 0 170 368 15 28 0 30 1 1 443 266 7 6 0 4 0 0 283 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 134 1 20 3 9 0 0 167 3,992* 116 148 25 128 5 11 4,425 16 0 0 0 0 16 996 83 22 6 0 1,107 154 2 0 0 0 156 322 25 4 2 0 353 119 3 2 1 0 125 74 0 0 0 0 74 103 3 1 0 0 107 323 35 4 0 0 362 525 60 1 0 2 S88 436 29 1 0 8 474 161 7 1 1 0 170 415 14 8 5 1 443 273' 9 0 1 0 283 0 0 0 0 0 0 144 16 6 1 0 167 4,061* 286 50 17 11 4,425 4 ^1 I <1 Secretary-Treasurer Al Kerr, K-7 No Votes Voids Write-in's Challenged Totals 16 0 0 0 0 16 1,022 55 23 7 0 1,107 154 2 0 0 0 156 314 29 7 3 0 353 120 3 2 0 0 125 74 0 0 0 0 74 105 1 1 0 0 107 332 26 4 0 0 362 560 24 2 0 2 588 429 36 1 0 8 474 159 10 1 . 0 0 170 418 13 6 5 1 443 271 10 0 2 0 283 0 0 0 0 0 0 145 16 5 1 0 167 4,119* 225 52 18 11 4.425 Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement Domingo La Llave, L-44 Robert A. Matthews, M-1 No Votes Voids Write-in's Challenged Totals 0 15 0 1 0 0 16 106 923 38 37 3 0 1,107 4 148 . 2 2 0 0 156 36 247 55 14 1 0 353 11 106 1 -7 0 0 125 1 72 0 1 0 0 74 1 106 0 0 0 0 107 18 324 13 7 0 0 362 45 505 31 5 0 2 588 32 427 3 4 0 8 474 15 145 6 4 0 0 170 50 372 5 15 0 1 443 11 267 3 1 1 0 283 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 64 87 7 9 0 0 167 394 3,744* 164 107 5 11 4,425 Vice-President in Charge of The Atlantic Coast James M. Dawson, D-82 .. Earl Shepard, S-2 No Votes .. Voids Write-in's Challenged Totals 1 14 0 1 0 0 16 117 917 39 30 4 0 i;io7 12 142 1 1 0 0 156 66 259 19 8 1 0 353 17 100 0 8 0 0 125 4 69 0 1 0 0 74 3 103 0 1 0 0 107 13 335 10 4 0 0 362 42 511 28 5 0 2 588 48 413 1 4 0 8 474 25 134 4 7 0 0 170 90 336 4 12 0 1 443 25 252 3 2 1 0 283 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 61 84 14 8 0 0 167 524 3,669* 123 92 6 11 4,425 Vice-President in Charge of Hie Gulf Coast Lindsey J. Williams, W-1 No Votes Voids Write-in's Challenged 0 0 0 0 1,002 76 22 7 0 1,107 156 0 0 0 0 156 316 31 4 2 0 353 120 1 3 1 0 125 74 0 0 0 0 74 106 0 1 0 0 107 350 9 3 0 0 362 568 17 1 0 2 588 455 10 1 0 8 474 159 8 2 1 0 170 415 13 8 6 1 443 277 5 0 1 0 283 0 0 0 0 0 0 142 18 6 1 0 167 4,156* 188 51 19 11 4 425. 16 0 0 0 0 16 967 114 20 6 0 1,107 154 2 0 0 0 156 316 32 4 1 0 353 117 4 3 1 0 125 74 0 0 0 0 74 99 7 1 0 0 107 311 49 2 0 0 362 512 73 1 0 2 588 443 22 1 0 8 474 157 11 1 1 0 170 405 .28 6 3 1 443 275 7 0 1 0 283 0 0 0 0 0 0 144 19 3 1 0 167 3,990* 366 43 14 11 4,425 Totals Vice-President in Charge of The Lakes and Inland Waters J. Al Tanner, T-12 No Votes Voids Write-in's Challenged Totals (Continued on page 16) �SEAFARERS Snpplement—Page Sixteen January 31, 1969 LOG (Continued from page 15) OFFICIAL TALLY SHEET FOR ELECTION OF 1969-1972 OFFICERS *DENOTES THAT MAN WAS ELECTED BOSTON NEW YORK PHILA. BALI. N. O. HOUSTON NORFOLK JAX. TAMPA MOBILE 106 101 101 10 3 0 0' 321 327 325 324 104 6 0 0 1,086 509 504 490 251 3 1 6 1,764 454 446 452 42 3 1 24 1,422 S. F. SEAT. DET. SAN JUAN TOTALS 154 146 116 76 9 9 0 510 408 400 361 108 24 25 3 1,329 274 273 265 31 0 6 0 849 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 144 135 115 75 18 14 0 501 4,053» 3,960* 3,666* 1,292 168 103 33 13,275 130 . 37 2 1 0 170 337 99 5 1 1 443 236 45 0 2 0 283 0 0 0 0 0 0 134 27 5 1 0 167 3,521* 835 42 16 11 4.425 WILM. Headquarters Representatives William W. Hall, H-272 . Edward X. Mooney, M-7 Freddie Stewart, S-8 No Votes Voids Write-in's Challenged Totals 16 16 16 0 0 0 0 48 1,007 964 819 421 72 38 0 3,321 155 156 151 6 0 0 0 468 307 308 286 134 18 6 0 1,059 118 112 98 32 12 3 0 375 74 74 72 2 0 0 0 222 New York Port Agent Joseph DiGiorgio, D-2 No Votes Voids Write-in's Challenged Totals 15 1 0 0 0 16 935 145 19 8 0 1,107 136 20 0 0 0 156 241 108 4 0 0 353 110 11 3 1 0 125 70 4 0 0 0 74 99 7 1 0 0 107 197 163 2 0 0 362 493 93 0 0 2 588 388 75 1 2 8 474 16 16 16 0 16 16 16 16 15 16 16 1 0 0 0 160 873 902 848 210 901 844 883 912 852 861 824 1,222 900 38 0 11,070 139 146 139 14 143 142 146 146 144 142 143 36 80 0 0 1,560 235 246 260 114 244 234 253 256 234 253 233 486 480 2 0 3,530 95 99 103 46 96 94 100 102 96 97 92 80 150 0 0 1,250 69 70 71 11 70 69 71 71 69 68 68 13 20 0 0 740 97 103 103 20 101 99 103 98 97 99 96 14 40 0 0 1,070 326 328 329 28 327 324 330 329 328 330 322 19 300 0 0 3,620 494 499 501 152 490 495 505 506 469 499 481 559 210 0 20 5,880 421 424 429 86 424 422 435 425 417 422 422 93 240 0 80 4,740 110 123 124 49 114 119 129 125 117 121 124 143 300 2 0 1,700 329 360 357 170 338 340 368 360 328 346 336 319 460 9 10 4,430 246 254 257 50 250 244 261 256 247 252 262 111 137 3 0 2,830 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 116 143 124 74 130 125 133 130 126 125 103 267 70 4 0 1.670 3,566* 3,713* 3,661* 1,024 3,644* 3,567* 3,733* 3,732* 3,539* 3,631* 3,522* 3,363 3,387 58 110 44.250 Philadelphia Agent Frank Drozak, D-22 No Votes Voids Write-in's Challenged Totals 16 0 0 0 0 16 968 114 17 8 0 1,107 155 1 0 0 0 156 311 35 4 3 0 353 116 7 1 1 0 125 74 0 0 0 0 74 105 2 0 0 0 107 315 45 2 0 0 362 523 62 1 0 2 588 445 20 1 0 8 474 156 11 1 2 0 170 410 19 6 7 1 443 257 22 2 2 0 283 0 0 0 0 0 0 137 25 4 1 0 167 3,988* 363 39 24 11 4,425 Philadelphia Joint Patrolman Belarmino (Bennie) Gonzalez, G-4 .... Leon Hall, Jr., H-125 No Votes Voids Write-in's Challenged Totals 16 16 0 0 0 0 32 923 963 283 32 13 0 2,214 137 151 24 0 0 0 312 299 293 102 11 1 0 706 114 115 21 0 0 0 250 73 73 2 0 0 0 148 106 94 14 0 0 0 214 317 320 84 3 0 0 724 496 495 179 2 0 4 1,176 438 443 49 2 0 16 948 151 154 34 0 1 0 340 385 387 94 14 4 2 886 258 266 40 0 2 0 566 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 133 130 50 19 2 0 334 3,846* 3,900* 976 83 23 22 8,850 2 12 0 2 0 0 162 815 77 51 2 0 4 147 1 4 0 0 43 276 10 23 1 0 15 95 2 13 0 0 3 69 0 2 0 0 7 96 2 2 0 0 20 320 15 7 0 0 85 456 36 9 0 2 35 415 4 12 0 8 24 125 9 12 0 0 90 314 16 22 0 1 28 240 5 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 49 89 14 15 0 0 16 1,107 156 353 125 74 107 362 588 474 170 443 283 0 167 New York Joint Patrolman Ted Babkowski, B-1 Angus Campbell, C-217 John F. Fay, F-363 Rufino Garay, G-770 Luige lovino, I-11 Pasquale (Pat) Marinelli, M-462 F. B. "Mac" McAuley, M-20 ... George McCartney, M-948 Frank Mongelli, M-1111 Keith Terpe, T-3 Steve (Zubovich) Troy, T-485 .. No Votes Voids Write-in's Challenged Totals Baltimore Agent Alfred H. Anderson, A-11 Rexford Dickey, D-6 No Votes Voids Write-in's Challenged Totals 567 3,469* 191 183 4 n 4,425 • Baltimore Joint Patrolman W. Paul Gonsorchik, G-2 Fli Hanover, H-212 Tony Kastina, K-5 Benjamin Wilson, W-217 No Votes Voids Write-in's Challenged Totals 16 16 16 16 0 0 0 0 64 958 919 931 937 606 64 13 0 4,428 153 152 152 153 14 0 0 0 624 327 332 327 332 63 25 6 0 1,412 118 118 118 116 30 0 0 0 500 74 74 74 74 0 0 0 0 296 105 104 105 104 10 0 0 0 428 325 326 327 327 133 5 0 0 1,448 505 503 502 504 327 1 2 8 2,352 452 449 443 451 61 8 0 32 1,896 152 156 154 155 57 4 2 0 680 413 407 402 403 117 24 2 4 1,772 268 271 269 270 48 4 2 0 1,132 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 139 134 140 134 96 24 1 0 668 4,005* 3,961* 3,960* 3,976* 1,567 159 28 44 17.700 Mobile Agent Louis Neira, N-1 No Votes Voids Write-in's Challenged Totals 16 0 0 0 0 16 953 131 18 5 0 1,107 152 4 0 0 0 156 297 52 3 1 0 353 117 8 0 0 0 125 73 1 0 0 0 74 102 5 0 0 0 107 344 17 1 0 0 362 540 46 0 0 2 588 453 12 1 0 8 474 145 23 1 1 0 170 398 34 7 3 1 443 271 10 0 2 0 283 0 0 0 0 0 0 140 22 4 1 0 167 4,001* 365 35 13 11 4,425 Mobile Joint Patrolman Harold J. Fischer, F-1 Robert L. Jordan, J-1 Leo Marsh, M-9 Blanton (Mack) McGowan, M-1351 William J. Morris, M-4 No Votes Voids Write-in's Challenged Totals 14 14 14 0 14 0 8 0 0 64 917 906 821 218 847 408 290 21 0 4,428 147 154 146 15 146 12 4 0 0 624 269 273 246 109 237 184 85 9 0 1,412 101 107 91 35 103 31 32 0 0 500 70 72 68 6 72 0 8 0 0 296 103 103 91 15 103 9 4 0 0 428 344 346 325 45 317 6 65 0 0 1,448 531 533 483 109 495 171 20 2 8 2.352 436 441 402 91 414 27 52 1 32 1,896 136 134 114 49 137 74 36 0 0 680 372 378 321 150 339 116 89 3 4 1,772 258 254 239 56 250 34 40 1 0 1,132 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 123 126 110 58 110 99 40 2 0 668 3,821* 3,841* 3,471* 956 3,584* 1,171 773 39 44 17,700 New Orleans Agent C. J. "Buck" Stephens, S-4 No Votes Voids Write-in's Challenged Totals « 13 3 0 0 0 16 926 156 18 7 0 1,107 152 4 0 0 0 156 295 57 1 0 0 353 116 8 1 0 0 125 74 0 0 0 0 74 96 10 1 0 0 107 303 59 0 0 0 362 554 31 1 0 2 588 435 30 1 0 8 474 146 24 0 0 0 170 385 51 5 1 1 443 243 39 0 1 0 283 0 0 0 0 0 0 132' 29 5 1 0 167 3,870* 501 33 10 11 4,425 (Continued on page 17) �January 31, 1969 SEAFARERS Supplement—Page Seventeen LOG " i (Continued from page 16) OFFICIAL TALLY SHEET FOR ELECTION OF 1969-1972 OFFICERS *DENOTES THAT MAN WAS ELECTED BOSTON New Orleans Joint Patrolman Ernest de Bautte, D-208 .. Thomas E. Gould, G-267 .. Louis Guarino, G-520 .... Herman M. Troxciair, T-4 . Paul Warren, W-3 No Votes Voids Write-in's Challenged Totals Houston Agent Paul Drozak, D-180 No Votes Voids Write-in's Challenged Totals Houston Joint Patrolman Martin (Marty) Breithoff, B-2 .... "Pete" Drewes, D-177 Roan Lightfoot, L-562 Joseph N. McLaren, M-1209 Robert F. "Mickey" Wilburn, W-6 No Votes Voids Write-in's Challenged Totals Detroit Agent Frank (Scottie) Aubusson, A-8 No Votes Voids Write-in's Challenged Totals NEW YORK PHILA. BALI. NORFOLK JAX. TAMPA MOBILE N. O. HOUSTON WILM. S. F. SEAT. DET. SAN JUAN TOTALS I 10 10 9 10 0 24 0 0 64 242 927 865 898 868 407 199 22 0 4,428 15 153 147 148 146 3 12 0 0 624 131 281 261 266 239 172 61 1 0 1,412 49 107 87 97 101 19 40 0 0 500 12 70 69 70 66 1 8 0 0 296 17 104 102 104 97 0 4 0 0 428 40 353 346 350 332 0 27 0 0 1,448 85 528 527 539 487 146 32 0 8 2,352 75 440 430 439 423 22 35 0 32 1,896 54 140 132 133 123 42 48 8 0 680 188 398 338 365 332 100 40 7 4 1,772 62 261 244 253 236 42 28 6 0 1,132 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 68 118 116 119 99 97 47 4 0 668 1,039 3,890* 3,674* 3,790* 3,559* 1,051 605 48 44 17 700 16 0 0 16 955 128 17 7 0 l,f07 150 6 0 0 0 156 310 40 1 2 0 353 116 7 1 1 0 125 74 0 0 0 0 74 101 5 1 0 0 107 314 48 0 0 0 362 536 49 1 0 2 588 445 20 1 0 8 474 144 25 0 1 0 170 402 28 6 6 1 443 253 27 0 3 0 283 0 0 0 0 0 0 142 19 5 1 0 167 3,958* 402 33 21 11 4.425 16 16 16 0 16 0 0 0 0 64 935 906 862 228 832 392 260 13 0 4,428 154 149 146 10 151 6 8 0 0 624 296 265 268 113 251 157 61 1 0 1,412 106 102 93 42 99 18 40 0 0 500 72 72 71 6 71 4 0 0 0 296 104 93 102 20 96 1 12 0 0 428 352 349 351 28 348 4 16 0 0 1,448 516 489 499 124 500 188 28 0 8 3 352 435 422 437 68 439 30 32 1 32 1,896 143 131 135 50 129 31 60 1 0 680 396 376 361 160 332 86 56 1 4 1,772 263 247 242 58 254 43 24 1 0 1,132 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 126 115 119 62 107 91 48 0 0 668 3,914* 3,732* 3,702* 969 3,625* 1,051 645 18 44 17.700 16 0 0 0 0 16 973 113 17 4 0 1.107 152 4 0 0 0 156 305 46 1 1 0 353 121 2 2 0 0 125 74 0 0 0 0 74 103 4 0 0 0 107 315 47 0 0 0 362 531 55 0 0 2 588 444 21 1 0 8 474 145 23 0 2 0 170 408 31 3 0 1 443 267 15 0 1 0 283 0 0 0 0 0 0 142 21 4 0 0 167 3,996* 382 28 8 11 4.425 HEADQUARTERS TALLYING COMMITTEE'S BREAKDOWN OF WRITE-INS NAME OF CANDIDATE BOOK NUMBER Cole C-8 Mike Fritch Not given ... George Ruff Not given Fred Serrahn S-280 Van Whitney W-11 Jerry Brown Not given ... Cole C-8 John Cole C-8 Mike Fritch Not given Bill Hall H-272 C. Hamilton H-467 John Hawks H-1 V. Kuhl K-273 C. Moble Not given Pat Paulsen Not given Andrew Pickue Not given A. Rosado R-146 Leon Webb Not given Lindsey Williams Not given Walter C. Zapac ..Not given Nils Beck Not given Cassidy C-725 Cole C-8 J. Cole Not given Juan Cruz Not given W. J. Door Not given Bill Hall H-272 John Hawks H-1 Eddie Mooney .Not given Pat Paulsen Not given Andrew Pickur P-172 Fred Serrahn S-280 N. Tuken ,...T-13G Raymond U. Veatowski ....V-19 Weber ...Not given Walter C. Zapac Not given Nichols Beck B-320 Cole C-8 Bill Hall H-272 Pat Paulsen Not given Sidney Rothman Not given Stephen Carr C-70 Cole C-8 Bill Hall H-272 Pat Paulsen Not given Anybody Except Not given Walter Beyer Not given Wm. Chancey Not given Cole .C-8 John Cole C-8 T. Doty D-169 Bill Hall H-272 Eugene Hall Not given Dolph E. Holm H-659 Chas. Q. Lee Not given Pat Paulsen Not given Robert Sawyer S-1308 Fred Serrahn S-280 R. Sipari Not given Buck Stephens Not given Walter C. Zapac Not given Mike Fritch Not given •N. Beck B-320 ... JOB FOR WHICH RECEIVED WRITE-IN . .President . .President . .President . .President . .President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Secretary-Treasurer Secretary-Treasurer Secretary-Treasurer Secretary-Treasurer Secretary-Treasurer Secretary-Treasurer Secretary-Treasurer Secretary-Treasurer Secretary-Treasurer Secretary-Treasurer Secretary-Treasurer Secretary-Treasurer Secretary-Treasurer Secretary-Treasurer Secretary-Treasmer Secretary-Treasurer V.P. in Charge of Contracts V.P. in Charge of Contracts .... V.P. in Charge of Contracts .... .V.P. in Charge of Contracts .... V.P. in Charge of Contracts .... V.P. in Charge of Atl. Coast ... V.P. in Charge of Atl. Coast ... V.P. in Charge of Atl. Coast ... V.P. in Charge of Atl. Coast ... V.P. of Gulf Coast V.P. of Gulf Coast V.P. of Gulf Coast V.P. of Gulf Coast V.P. of Gulf Coast V.P. of Gulf Coast V.P. of Gulf Coast V.P. of Gulf Coast V.P. of Gulf Coast V.P. of Gulf Coast V.P. of Gulf Coast V.P. of Gulf Coast V.P. of Gulf Coast V.P. of Gulf Coast V.P. of Gulf Coast V.P. of Gulf Coast V.P. of Gulf Coast V.P. of Lakes BOST. N.Y. PHIL. BALT. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 1 1 I 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 6 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NORF. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 JAX. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TAMPA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MOB. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N.O. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 HOUST. WILM. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 S.F. SEAT. DET. SAN JUAN 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS (Continued on page 18 .A �- SEAFARERS Supplement—Page Eighteen January 31, 1969 LOG (Continued from page 17) HEADQUARTERS TALLYING COMMITTEE'S BREAKDOWN OF WRITE-INS NAME OF CANDIDATE T. Bramble Marty Breithoff Cole John Cole Mike Fritch Bill Hall Al Keer Andrew Paul Mazurek W. Messenger Pat Paulsen Robert Sawyer Walter C. Zapac Blair Allison Alfred Anderson Peter Arthur George Austin Ted Babkowski Frank Baron Marty Breithoff Angus Campbell Mario Carascio Thomas Carlin I. K. Coates Cole Joseph DeGiorgi James Dawson Charles L. Fischel Mike Fritch Vincent Genco Bill Hall Eugene Hall Leon Hall Eli Hanover Frank Harper Robert Harwell Heggenbotom Dolph Halm Charles Lee Anthony Lipari L. Lipari Pasquale Marinelli E. B. McAuley George McCartnye Richard McConnell Ken McGregor E. McAuladay Fred T. Miller Alf Olsen Pat Paulsen Angel Pedrosa Andrew Pickur Roberto Principe Jose L. Ramos Juan Jose Rinosa Sidney Rothman George Ruff Frenchy Ruf Albert Sacco George Schmidt George Stanley Bernard "Mike" Toner Van Whitney Heinz F. Ulrich Walter C. Zapac Edward Van Vynch Steve Zubovich Teddy Baboski Joe Blow : Marty Breithoff Warren Cassidy Cole Richard Comstock Jos. M. Dawson John R. Hansen Geo. R. McCartney Pat Paulsen Sidney Rothman Robert Sawyer K. B. Samat Sven Stockman Walter C. Zapac Chuck Allen Peter. Arthur J. Bales Edward Bonafont Frank Boyne Marty Breithoff Isaac Brown R. J. Bums lohn Cabral Warren Cassidy Walter Changet Cole L. Cronsomn Malcola Cross Gene Darin Lee Frazier J. Ferrand C. H. Foster Lee R. Fraser Mike Fritch Jose Garcia Tony Garza Paul Gonsorchik Bill Hall Eugene Hall R. May R. Medford R. Meloy Nefairo Daniel P. O'Connor Peter Patrick Aldo Perini Andrew Pickur Lois Rivera Sidney Rothman George Rugg Anibal Sanobula : John Simoneles BOOK NUMBER Not given B-2 C-8 C-8 Not given H-272 Not given Not given M-615 Not given S-1308 Not given A-182 A-11 Not given A-303 B-1 B-280 Not given Not given C-57 Not given C-916 C-8 Not given D-82 F-341 Not given G-79 H-272 Not given Not given H-3I3 Not given Hr257 Not given Not given Not given L-237 Not given M-162 M-20 M-948.. Not given Not given Not given Not given 0-29 Not given P-64 P-172 P-52 R-59 Not given Not given Not given Not given Not given Not given Not given Not given W-11 U-17 Not given Not given Not given Not given Not given Not given Not given C-8 Not given Not given H-666 Not given Not given Not given S-1308 S-200 S-44 Not given Not given Not given Not given Not given Not given B-2 B-35 B-187 C-200 Not given Not given C-8 C-801 ( C-443 D-9 F-323 Not given Not given F-323 Not given Not given Not given Not given H-272 Not given M-782 Not given .M-1056 Not given 0-249 Not given P-83 P-172 R-114 Not given Not given Not given S-1273 JOB FOR WHICH RECEIVED WRITE-IN BOST. V.P. of Lakes 0 V.P. of Lakes 0 V.P. of Lakes i... 0 V.P. of Lakes 0 V.P. of Lakes 0 V.P. of Lakes 0 V.P. of Lakes •. 0 V.P. of Lakes 0V.P. of Lakes 0 V.P. of Lakes 0 V.P. of Lakes 0 V.P. of Lakes 0 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. 0 Headquarters Rep. Headquarters Rep 0 Headquarters Rep 0 Headquarters Rep 0 Headquarters Rep 0 Headquarters Rep 0 Headquarters Rep 0 Headquarters Rep 0 Headquarters Rep 0 New York Port Agent 0 New York Port Agent 0 New York Port Agent 0 New York Port Agent 0 New York Port Agent 0 New York Port Agent .'. 0 New York Port Agent 0 New York Port Agent 0 New York Port Agent 0 New York Port Agent 0 New York Port Agent 0 New York Port Agent 0 New York Port Agent 0 New York Port Agent 0 New York Port Agent 0 New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman .'.New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman /..New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman .New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman N.Y. PHIL. BALT. NORF. JAX. 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 n 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 3 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 2 2 1 0 2 1 2 2 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 1 1 0 3 1 2 0 1 0 1 1 TAMPA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MOB. N.O. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Q. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 HOUST. WILM. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 00 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 d 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 S.F. 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 13 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 SEAT. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 DET. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 t) 0 0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SAN JUAN TOTALS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 6 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 (Continned from pafe 19) �SEAFARERS January 31, 1969 Supplement—Page Nineteen LOG (Continued from page 18) HEADQUARTERS TALLYING COMMITTEE'S BREAKDOWN OF WRITE-INS NAME OF CANDIDATE Mike Toner Modesto Velez William R. Williams Joe Ayres Marty Breithoff Cole Rexford Dickey C. H. Foster Mike Fritch Harry Gerrie Paul Gonsorchik Bill Hall Leon Hall, Jr Victor Harding Erik Jensen Thomas Liles Baby Miller Paulsen Robert Sawyer Earl Sheppard Bernard "Mike" Toner Van Whitney Wicks Walter C. Zapac Cole Antonio Cruz W. R. Davis James Doris Mike Fritch Bill Hall Edward Kresz George Ruff Fred Serrahn Victor Silva Charles Stansberry Charles Stansbury Joe Sullivan N Taska Charlie Taylor Joe Trainor ..! Walter C. Zapac Cole Dolpli Holm Frank Lambert Pat Paulsen Alfred Anderson Peter Arthur James Bollock Earl Cain Cole Red Deen Jim Foti C. H. Foster Mike Fritch Bill Hall Clifton Jackson Frank Kumega James Loury Jose Melendez J. Rasbeck William Roesch Sidney Rothman George Ruff M. Singelton Steve Troy H. Webber Walter C. Zapac Cole Red Deen Harold J. Fischer Bill Hall Pat Paulsen Joseph M. Sourez Sidney Rothman James Stickney W. R. Stone Walter C. Zapac Alfred Anderson Cole John Cole ..^ James Foster Tom Gould A. Gowder Bill Hall Hugh Higgenbothm E. H. Johnson Leon Kyser Roan Lightfoot R. J. McConnell Henry Muller Tony Palino Rudolph Pascaal Carl Pierce Sidney Rothman Danie Seda H. Sterling Berry Tippens Steve Troy Joseph M. Vega Walter C. Zapac Anibal Albe Cole ...' Peter Drees Mike Fritch Pat Paulsen W. Ponsen Fred Serrahn C. J. Stephens James J. Tucker Anibal Albe Angus Campbell Angel Caorera Cole John Cole Red Deen Roberto De La Paz Henry Donnelly Pedro Juan Ennazo C. H. Foster BOOK NUMBER Not given V-7 Not given Not given B-2 C-8 D-6 Not given Not given G-269 G-2 H-272 H-125 Not given J-14 Not given .Not given Not given S-1308 Not given Not given W-11 W-4005 Not given C-8 C-169 D-178 Not given Not given H-272 K-315 Not given S-280 Not given Not given Not given Not given T-61 Not given ..Not given Not given C-8 Not given 1-115 Not given A-11 Not given B-7 r-265 C-8 Not given Not given Not given Not given H-272 .J-235 Not given Not given Not given R-207 R-596 Not given Not given Not given T-485 W-365 Not given C-8 Not given F-J H-272 Not given S-707 Not given S-538 .S-647 Not given Not given C-8 Not given F-248 Not given G-352 H-272 Not given J-44 K-259 Not given Not given Not given Not given P-339 Not given Not given S-39 S-141 Not given Not given V-33 ..Not given A-38 C-8 D-177 ...Not given Not given Not given S-280 Not given T-22 A-38 C-217 C-485 C-8 Not given Not given D-150 D-324 E-42 Not given JOB FOR WHICH RECEIVED WRITE-IN New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman New York Joint Patrolman Philadelphia Agent Philadelphia Agent Philadelphia Agent Philadelphia Agent Philadelphia Agent Philadelphia Agent Philadelphia Agent Philadelphia Agent Philadelphia Agent Philadelphia Agent Philadelphia Agent Philadelphia Agent Philadelphia Agent Philadelphia Agent Philadelphia Agent Philadelphia Agent Philadelphia Agent Philadelphia Agent Philadelphia Agent Philadelphia Agent Philadelphia Agent Philadelphia Joint Patrolman Philadelphia Joint Patrolman Philadelphia Joint Patrolman Philadelphia Joint Patrolman Philadelphia Joint Patrolman Philadelphia Joint Patrolman Philadelphia Joint Patrolman Philadelphia Joint Patrolman Philadelphia Joint Patrolman Philadelphia Joint Patrolman Philadelphia Joint Patrolman Philadelphia Joint Patrolman Philadelphia Joint Patrolman Philadelphia Joint Patrolman Philadelphia Joint Patrolman Philadelphia Joint Patrolman Philadelphia Joint Patrolman Baltimore Agent Baltimore Agent Baltimore Agent Baltimore Agent Baltimore Joint Patrolman Baltimore Joint Patrolman Baltimore Joint Patrolman Baltimore Joint Patrolman Baltimore Joint Patrolman Hallimore Joint Patrolman Baltimore Joint Patrolman Baltimore Joint Patrolman Baltimore Joint Patrolman Baltimore Joint Patrolman Baltimore Joint Patrolman Baltimore Joint Patrolman Baltimore Joint Patrolman Baltimore Joint Patrolman Baltimore Joint Patrolman Baltimore Joint Patrolman Baltimore Joint Patrolman Baltimore Joint Patrolman Baltimore Joint Patrolman Baltimore Joint Patrolman Baltimore Joint Patrolman Baltimore Joint Patrolman Mobile Agent Mobile Agent Mobile Agent Mobile Agent Mobile Agent Mobile Agent Mobile Agent Mobile Agent Mobile Agent Mobile Agent Mobile Joint Patrolman Mobile Joint Patrolman Mobile Joint Patrolman Mobile Joint Patrolman Mobile Joint Patrolman Mobile Joint Patrolman Mobile Joint Patrolman Mobile Joint Patrolman Mobile Joint Patrolman Mobile Joint Patrolman Mobile Joint Patrolman Mobile Joint Patrolman Mobile Joint Patrolman ^ Mobile Joint Patrolman Mobile Joint Patrolman Mobile Joint Patrolman Mobile Joint Patrolman . .Mobile Joint Patrolman Mobile Joint Patrolman Mobile Joint Patrolman Mobile Joint Patrolman Mobile Joint Patrolman Mobile Joint Patrolman New Orleans Agent New Orleans Agent New Orleans Agent New Orleans Agent '.... 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Matthews Not given W. J. Mitchell M-22 Jos. A. Nagy N-254 Peter Patrick Not given Pat Paulsen Not given W Ponsen Not given Sidney Rothman Not given George Rugg Not given Seafare Sam Not given Fred Serrahn Not given Earl Sheppard Not given James Tucker Not given T. J. White W-538 Walter C. Zapac ! Not given Frank Aubusson Not given Marty Breithoff B-2 Cole C-8 Bob Coieman Not given Earl Davis Not given Frank Drozak Not given Anybody Except Not given C. H. Foster Not given Mike Fritch Not given Bill Hall H-272 Bob Ingram Not given Charles Lee Not given Alfredo Ortiz 0-55 Pat Paulsen Not given Robert Sawyer S-1308 Fred Serrahn S-280 Mike Toner Not given Herman M. Troxclair T-4 Jose Toro Not given Walter C. Zapac Not given J. Bamette B-104 Bemell Butto Not given Cole C-8 Red Deen Not given Mike Fritch Not given Big Garcia (Green Eyes) ...Not given Bill Hall H-272 J. McAndrew Not given Peter Patrick Not given M. J. Phelps P-479 Eugene Ray Not given Sidney Rothman Not given George Rugg Not given Roberto Viaz V-84 Walter C. Zapac Not given C-8 Cole Not given Marty Breithoff H-272 Bill Hall H-1 Paul Hall .... H-309 Ralph Hayes Peter Patrick Not given Pat Paulsen Not given Seafaring Sam Not given jl ,I ; .< JOB FOR WHICH RECEIVED WRITE-IN New Orleans Joint Patrolman New Orleans Joint Patrolman New Orleans Joint Patrolman New Orleans Joint Patrolman New Orleans Joint Patrolman New Orleans Joint Patrolman New Orleans Joint Patrolman New Orleans Joint Patrolman New Orleans Joint Patrolman New Orleans Joint Patrolman New Orleans Joint Patrolman New Orleans Joint Patrolman New Orleans Joint Patrolman New Orleans Joint Patrolman New Orleans Joint Patrolman New Orleans Joint Patrolman New Orleans Joint Patrolman New Orleans Joint Patrolman New Orleans Joint Patrolman New Orleans Joint Patrolman , New Orleans Joint Patrolman . 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SAN JUAN TO­ TALS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 �January 31, 1969 Page Twenty Seven SEAFARERS LOG A Future Seafarer? Five-Year Report Indicates Ca/ffs in Health, education, Wellare Foundation tor Future Achiovomont WASHINGTON—A compilation of landmark achievements in health, education and welfare over the past five years, with a list of goals for the nation in these areas, was submitted to President Johnson by HEW Secretary Wilber J. Cohen this month. Cohen said the accomplish- f tains figures showing that public Listed among legislative accom­ ments—through legislative and and private social welfare expen­ administrative actions—"are un­ plishments for the 1963-68 period ditures from all sources totalled are: precedented in their significance $163 billion in 1968, 63 percent Medicare, Medicaid, three laws for human well being." more than the 1963 amount of The gains, along with the sug­ to improve elementary and sec­ $100 billion. gested goals, are set forth in a ondary education, five laws cover­ It was noted that the percent­ chart-laden, 163-page report, ing higher education, three laws age of expenditures provided by bolstering vocational education, "Health, Education and Welfare: the public sector—federal, state Accomplishments, 1963-68, Prob­ two "Partnership for Health" Acts and local governments—remained to aid state and community health lems and Challenges, and a Look constant at about 66 percent in programs. to the Future." both years. Also, the social security amend­ As great as the progress has ments of 1965 and 1967, three Nation's Objectives been, Cohen noted, "the whole laws to provide more funds for story cannot be told today. It will Among future objectives that hospitals; legislation to provide be told in years to come in im­ the report suggests the nation research into prevention and cures should seek to achieve are: provements in the health, in better education opportunity and in the of heart disease, cancer and • An increase in median fam­ stroke; four laws to improve vo­ ily income, in terms of 1968 well-being of all of our people." cational rehabilitation; and eco­ dollars, from the current $8,017 Dealing extensively with future nomic opportunity, consumer to $12,500. needs, the report sets specific protection and civil lights mea­ • Continued expansion of "goals for 1976," the 200th an­ sures. medical research and "compre­ niversary of the signing of the 'Years of Effort' hensive health insurance, private Declaration of Independence. and public, combined with avail­ Many of the laws "are the Cohen cited 102 laws enacted ability of high quality medical culmination of years of effort by between 1963 and 1968 which service for all Americans." many groups and several Ad­ involve functions of HEW. Also, ministrations," the report pointed • "More diversified and im­ he adds, there were "some dozen out, adding that their impact for proved quality of education at all or so" enactments to improve bettering lives "has already been Seafarer Rafael Mates shows his two-year-old son Rafael, III, around health, education and welfare levels," including the availability felt in many ways." the hall In New York. Young Rafael says he'd like to ship out of pre-scliool services, liigli ^eIlOol. programs administered by other vocational and college education As an example of immediate re­ with his Daddy. Matos joined the SlU in 1945 In New York. departments and agencies. to all who want tbem. sults, Cohen singled out the fact that legislation extending the Hill• Elimination of all toini^, oi Burton hospital program resulted discrimination: abolitiim nt pu\ Atlantic, Gulf & inland Watars District in nearly 1 2.3.000 new and mod­ ertv: a social securitv svstcm that ernized hospital beds between guarantees a decent living tor all January 10, 1969, to January 23, 1969 1963 and 1968. older Americans: new consumer DECK DEPARTMENT In a number of areas, the re­ safeguards; and a "satisfying and productive job for everyone able port emphasized that increased TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups federal funds have greatly stimu­ to work." All Groups All Groups 1 Class A Class B Port lated state and local governments, Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B "America must dream big along with private agencies, to dreams, set high goals and work to Boston 4 6 4 5 0 6 4 New York 23 56 226 121 9 13 21 develop and extend education, achieve them if our commitment Philadelphia 17 46 17 5 8 6 1 health and welfare programs. to human well being is to be hon­ Baltimore 72 14 13 158 7 11 1 Norfolk ored," Cohen concluded. As proof of this, the report con­ 33 8 13 15 17 7 15 Jacksonville 30 7 8 37 11 13 1 Tampa 29 29 4 2 0 3 1 Mobile 97 0 8 44 5 3 0 New Orleans 44 196 102 42 18 0 11 Houston ......... 14 110 128 32 14 13 2 Wilmington 20 30 51 12 15 15 3 San J incisco ... 56 13 85 72 42 71 37 Seattle 34 10 52 11 18 18 8 Totals 246 308 598 1113 172 206 70 DISPATCHERS REPORT Soyiet-Australian Agreement Staves off Freight Rate War ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups All Groups Class A Class B Class A Class B Class C 2 4 14 2 22 49 31 20 13 12 7 6 4 2 18 12 10 10 3 9 8 10 13 2 14 17 8 10 ^ 2 4 2 2 4 0 0 19 5 10 0 32 45 10 20 2 10 20 8 21 2 22 26 13 20 5 47 65 54 57 43 12 19 18 13 9 204 293 176 196 86 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 4 3 157 133 . 20 18 96 66 29 23 26 20 14 22 87 56 170 127 94 119 24 8 37 8 38 11 776 514 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups All Groups Port Class A Class B Class A Class B Class C Boston 4 1 2 3 1 New York 10 6 11 19 35 Philadelphia 7 2 5 8 12 Baltimore 7 3 3 10 4 Norfolk 8 8 7 9 2 Jacksonville 9 3 7 3 1 Tampa 0 0 5 3 4 Mobile 6 0 4 10 1 New Orleans 0 10 9 .29 18 Houston 12 2 5 17 14 Wilmington 9 2 7 17 12 San Francisco ... 46 16 75 43 90 Seattle 16 4 7 17 7 Totals 127 64 147 187 202 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 3 1 71 175 7 11 55 124 22 16 20 14 19 14 84 37 50 172 107 58 6 35 44 15 40 8 850 358 Port Boston New York .. . Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Jacksonville . Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Houston Wilmington . San Francisco Seattle_j^_j_^_j_j_ Totals LONDON—^The ever-growing Soviet merchant fleet scored an­ other gain this month when a preliminary accord was reached here which permits Russian-flag vessels to join an ocean steamship conference concerned with the join the conference, the Soviets Australian trade. Not yet final­ had inaugurated an ocean freight ized, the aim of the agreement rate war. Homebound Soviet-bloc is to end Soviet rate cutting. As ships returning from North Viet­ a member of ocean steamship nam had been offering low bids conferences, the U.S.S.R. would for cargoes of other nations rather then charge rates similar to those than returning to their home ports of western nations. in ballast. Last August, they of­ Negotiating the agreement are shipping companies from the So­ fered a 15 to 20-percent reduction on carriage of cargoes from Aus­ viet Union, the United Kingdom tralia to Europe. This precipitated and Europe. The Western ship­ a call by some prominent Aus­ ping lines are bound by an agree­ tralians for legislation to close ment on rates and sailing sched­ ports to Russian, Polish and Bul­ ules to avoid uneconomic over­ garian ships. lapping and competition. A joint While agreements such as the statement released this month states that "some points of detail one now nearing completion stave remain to be settled," but an­ off such economic conflicts for the nounced that "agreement has been present, the twin thrusts of sus­ tained growth of the Russian fleet reached in principle." According to the settlement, the plus pending Soviet applications U.S.S.R. will carry in its bottoms to shipping conferences all over wool purchases .from Australia, the world, pose continued pres­ and will, in turn, be allowed nine sure—both economic and politi­ southbound sailings to Australia— cal—to all Westc. n nations. The six loading at agreed Baltic and Soviets have openly expressed Continental ports, and three load­ their intention to seek world com­ merce, with or without such ing only at agreed Baltic ports. Rebuffed in earlier attempts to agreements. �Page Twenty Eight SEAFARERS if '•i January 31, 1969 LOG An Able Group Froixn ghie^Sl €3it SeJ F- '/ "We have completed our first voyage to South America, which we have enjoyed very much," Roy Lee, ship's delegate reported from the Delta Argentina (Delta). The trip has been excellent, Lee wrote and "all departments performed at their very best." The steward department had the crew raving over their tasty dishes. ^ Meeting Secretary H. Ulrich The shipboard meeting aboard "We were at sea over the holi- I reports from the Steel Woriter the American Victory (Hudson days and I must say we were Waterways) pro­ (Isthmian) that served the best dinners that I have duced nothing of everything aboard sat down to in over twenty years any pressing im­ the vessel is run­ at sea," Lee portance, accord­ ning smoothly. said enthusiasti­ ing to Meeting John Carnes, cally. In Buenos Chairman R. A. ship's treasurer, Aires, the Sea­ Lawrence. A re­ farers received an said that the ship's pair list from the "outstanding wel­ fund contains previous voyage JLi' come which was $19. No beefs or was presented at A good steward department is vital to any ship and the San Juan followed by a Lawrence disputed overtime the meeting and Sea-Land) had an excellent one during its recent voyage to Yoko. ^ shipboard party Ulrich were reported by Brother Lawrence reported that lama. L, to R: August Janepinto, second cook, Steward C. P. Thiu, attended by some the men will proceed with the local dignitaries delegates as the vessel heads for work as soon as possible. John Chief Cook Jack Sann, Pantryman Willie Nettles. Tom Markham, BR. such as the Port Captain. The lo­ a mid-February pay-off following Kackur, meeting secretary, said cal citizens were pleased with their a trip to Korea and Vietnam. H. that Brother Lawrence was elected namesake." Steward Joe Hannon R. Guymon, meeting chairman, to serve as the new ship's dele­ turned out excellent roast beef and reports that a motion was made gate. Other delegates are Earl other sandwiches and beverages and carried to collect donations McCaskey, deck department, Al­ for the occasion. The only mishap from Seafarers in order to pur­ fred Duggan, engine department, during the trip was a lost propeller chase a television set for the and Brother Kackur will represent Sixto Lopez, 64: Brother Lopez Cornelius O'Henley 35: Brother blade on December 27, which crew mess. Department delegates the steward department. There are passed away on May 7, 1968, in O'Henley was accidently drowned caused the vessel to arrive in elected were Donald Mahnik, no funds from the previous voy­ Seattle. A resi­ while sailing as New Orleans at half-speed. "We deck; A. DiFabrizio, engine and age remaining in the treasury, oiler on the Seadent of that city, are looking forward to a prosper­ Hugo Fuentes, steward. train Maryland. he was bom in Kackur wrote. ous year and another trip on the The date of death the Philippean was May 19, Islands. He joined romance run," said Brother Lee. 1968, while the the Union in the Prior to sailing to South America, ship was on a trip Port of Seattle the vessel had made three trips Thailand to and held a cook's from to West Africa. A ' "f Manila. A native rating. His last ,'l" '"I of Lincoln Park, vessel was the Fairland. Seafarer Lopez is sur­ Michigan, O'Henley made his Henry Joseph Moradilla, born vived by his wife, Bok Sim, of home in Wayne, Mich. Brother Alex Francisco, born Novem­ ber 27, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. December 16, 1968, to Seafarer Inchon, Korea. The burial serv­ O'Henley also shipped as firemanMeeting Chairman A. Fanrera Alex D. Francisco, Metairie, and Mrs. Benigno D. Moradilla, ice was held at the Holy Rood watertender and joined the Union reports that Seafarers on the Steel Louisiana. Wilmington, Calif. in Detroit in 1962. He is sur­ Cemetery in Seattle. Vendor (Tsthmivived by his mother, Mrs. Mary * an) would like Manuel Padilla, born Septem­ Veronica O'Henley of Wayne. clarification on ber 1, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. overseas travelers Denise Walker, born November checks. '^The men Rafael Padilla, Bay St. Louis, 11, 1968, to Se^arer and Mrs. are having trou­ Mississippi. Clayton O. Walker, Torrance, ble cashing these Joseph Whalen, 36: Brother Thomas McLees, 71: Brother Calif. checks in foreign Whalen died in New Orleans Wing Tak Ong, born December McLees passed away on Novem­ countries," Far- 20, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. on December 3, ber 25, 1968, at rera reported. J. Ching S. Ong, San Francisco, 1968, from in­ the USPHS Hos­ Pepper MacDonald has Calif. juries suffered in pital in New Or­ Michael L. Scott, Jr., born Janu­ been elected to serve as new an automobile ac­ leans. A native ary 11,1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. The Sea­ cident. ship's delegate. L. Pepper, meet­ of Westminster, Brian Kerwin, born October 24, Michael L. Scott, Lennox, Calif. farer joined the ing secretary, said that the ship's South Carolina, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Nor­ SIU in the Fort fund is down to $2. A motion he made his home man L. Kerwin, Mawnee, Ohio. of New York was made by Brother Pepper and in New Orleans. City. A member He shipped in the W. L. McBride that a new washer Susan Norris, bom December 1, of the steward steward depart­ and dryer be placed on board as Orlando Rivera, born December 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. John department, he was a waiter and ment and joined the Union in soon as possible. A discussion was 2, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. H. Norris, Akron, New York. messman and had last sailed on Tampa. Brother McLees had held on the history of how the Pablo Rivera, Santa Elvira, Cathe Del Sud. Born in New Orleans, sailed for 22 years, his last vessel SIU was founded and the tremen­ guas, P.R. he lived in Harahan, La. Seafarer was the Del Sol. The Seafarer is dous gains won by the Union. The survived by his widow, Minnie, Whalen is survived by a sister, ship has been on the Vietnam run. Maricel Rodrigues, born De­ Bernard Hudgins, born October a daughter, four sons and 22 Mrs. Patricia Calecas, of New cember 1, 1968, to Seafarer and 5, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. grandchildren. The burial serv­ Orleans. Burial services were held Mrs. Carmen Rodrigues, New Ernie L. Hudgins, Mathews, Vir­ ices were held in St. Bernard Me­ in that city at Saint Patrick Cem­ etery. York, N.Y. morial Gardens, New Orleans. ginia. FINAL DEPARTURES SIUABmVi ^1. 4, -—vl> —<i>— Money Being Held Adrienne Sorrell, born Decem­ Unclaimed wages for for­ ber 9, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. mer crewmembers of The Alton O. Sorrell, Rome, New Cabins are being held for the York. following Seafarers by Texas City Refining as of January 16, 1969: Sarihah Mohamed, born De­ J. R. Alsobrook; W. R. cember 29, 1968, to Seafarer and Coriy; Roman Feraci; H. W. Mrs. Ramli Bin Mohamed. Kennedy; D. E. Mackey; R. R. Miiey; and A. T. Prescott. Claims should be submitted Sandra Douglas, born Novem­ to L. W. Westfall, Marine ber 28, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Accounting Supervisor, Texas| Alton E. Douglas, Jr., New Or­ City Refining, Inc., Marine || leans, La. Division, P. O, Box 1271, p Texas City, Texas 77590. Sea- ^ Douglas Engleman, born De­ farers are urged to act ^ cember 9, 1968, to Seafarer and promptly as these claims may ^ Mrs. John R. Engleman, Detroit, be subject to the Texas Es­ Michigan. cheat laws. Each claim must include the "Z" number. So­ Kathleen Newsom, born De­ cial Security number and the cember 15, 1968, to Seafarer and actual signature of the claim­ Mrs. William H. Newsom, Gretna, ant. La. Editor, 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., (frinf information) NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE. ZIP. TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old tubicribar and have a change of addreai, plaaae give your former eddrets below: ADORCSS omr STA1E OP. Francis Fletschinger, 63: Brother Fletschinger died on De­ cember 12, 1968, at the USPHS Hospital in New Orleans. Death was caused by a cardiac condition. A native of Lou­ isiana, Fletsching­ er made his home in New Orleans. He sailed in the steward depart­ ment and his last vessel was the Del Norte. Brother Fletschinger served in the Navy during World War II and had been sailing with the SIU since 1947 when he joined the Union in the Port of New Orleans. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Mary Vale of New Orleans and the burial was held in that city at the Greenwood Cemetery. �lanaary 31, 1969 Members Grateful For Color TV I To the Editon The following would partic­ ularly like to thank the trus­ tees of the Seafarers Welfare Plan for the color TV set given recently to the patients in fifth floor, west, USPHS Hospital, New Orleans: Seafarers James L. De Marco, John C. Mitchell, Benedito Lima and Edward Armstrong, SUP; Edward Car­ los, tug boat pilot and former SIU member; Chuck Keese, Peter Blanchard; Joseph Fran­ cois; W. P. Aldridge; Thomas King and De Mart Weldy. Thanks also from Dr. Chris­ topher Urner, Dr. Davis Spruill and Nurse Eloise Coughlan. Sincerely Patients and Staff Fifth Floor, West USPHS Hospital New Orleans, La. Merchant Marine Plays Heroic Part To the Editon Everybody will be glad when the peace negotiators in Paris stop fiddling around with table shapes and start shaping a dur­ able peace. While we have been carrying on in the combat zone, I won­ der how many people stop to realize that the tremendous bur­ den of supplying our troops over there has been carried by this country's merchant marine. It is our Seafarers who sail into Danang, Saigon and other ports through dangerous waters. Many of them encounter fire from the Viet Cong. And there have been casualties among them, too, as well as among the men on the front lines. In every war, the merchant marine has consistently carried this burden of supply—largely unheralded and unsung. This vital contribution is a factor which ought to be called more often to the attention of the American people. Sincerely John C. Williams An SIU Family Expresses Thanks To the Edltw: I have for a long time wanted to thank SIU for all the help we have received all through the years. Especially the last three, since our youngest son, Steven, was bom. Both he and I were very sick and we learned later that he had cerebral palsy. He was in and out of the hospital so many times. But, with all the worry over his sickness and opera­ tions, and with Daddy away as a baker on the ships all the time, it was a great comfort to know that SIU took care of the bills. So on behalf of my husband and myself I thank you very much. Slncerdiy Ebe Smensen (Mra. Ejvind Sorensen) SEAFARERS LOG Pension Checks Always on Time To the Editor: Like many another old-timer, I received my pension check this morning, and almost a week ahead of schedule. I just thought I would take this opportunity to thank those who are in charge of the SIU Pension Plan for being so thoughtful and considerate. A very prosperous and happy New Year to one and all. Sincerely, Aubrey S. Parsons Dorchester, Mass. SIU Welfare Fund Thanked by Widow Tojtlie Editon I would like to express my appreciation to the SIU Wel­ fare Fund for the check I re­ ceived so promptly, following the recent death of my husband, Thomas H. McLees. Thank you so much for the kindness extended to me by his Union Brothers. SincM-ely Mrs. Ttmmas H. McLees New Orleans, La. ^ SIU Donates Color TV To N.Orleans USPHS To the Editor: Your organization was most generous in donating a color television to the tuberculosis ward of this hospital. Needless to say, this gift will contribute greatly to the patients' entertain­ ment and enjoyment during their stay here. Please accept my thanks and sincere appreciation for your gift and your interest in our patients. Sincerely, WilUam A. Chenry, M.D. Medical Director,USPHS New Orleans, La. ^ 14 Building Unions Build Ghetto Ties To the Editm-: With all the~ unjust criticism that has often been leveled against the building trades un­ ions it's about time somebody recognized what a fine job they are doing on the ghetto rebuild­ ing program in St. Louis. The St. Louis project in­ volves 14 unions in the building trades. In perfectly logical co­ operation with a neighborhood group called Jeff-Vander Lou, they are directly involving resi­ dents of the area in a $4 mil­ lion rebuilding task. These local people are mainly Negroes who will be "taught the trade" by the unions and will be wel­ comed as members. The fi­ nancing will, to "a large extent, be through the AFL-CIO De­ partment of Urban Affairs. What a wonderful way to ex­ tend a long-needed hand to people from deprived neighbor­ hoods and, at the same time, create desirable housing for those who so urgently need it! Sincerely Andy Oievelle Page Twenty Nine Seafarer Niclntosh Is Stand-in Dad To Orphaned, Unwanted Youngsters Some people just talk about brotherhood and concern for their fellow man while others, like Frizel Mcintosh of the steward department, actually do something about it. Brother Mcintosh has devoted much of his time to caring for homeless, unwanted children and he and his wife, Nettie Mae, have five such chil-®^ Mcintosh, who later had to buy to go on disability pension, finish­ dren living with them in their a larger home to accommodate his ing his sailing career which began San Francisco home. children, said that in order to in 1948. He does hope to keep "I was born in Iowa and had a adopt a child, you must gain legal active and has applied for a job rough life, living with a step­ custody, prove you have a steady as motorman on the San Francisco father," he told job, a good home and a bank ac­ Muni-Railway, a rapid transit sys­ the LOG. "My count, and can supply the affec­ tem the city will soon introduce. wife had worked tion the youngsters need so much. "It might be difficult because of with unwed moth­ "We have a large lawn at our my disability, but I've also studied ers and incorrigi­ home with swings in the back radio announcing and passed an ble children and yard. Right now, we are plan­ examination recently. I hope I I, too, became in­ ning ahead for the children's edu­ might be able to get a position as terested in them cation and planning bank ac­ a disc jockey or sports announcer." and talked with counts for them." Studies Flowers Mcintosh once brought the Mcintosh social workers to Mcintosh is very interested in learn what I problem of orphaned and unwant­ could about them. Both my wife ed children up at a Union meet­ horticulture and used to read all and I were raised the same way ing. "There are Union-backed he could about flowers and plants. and we knew what it was like for programs to help convicts get a "I read about a fellow who ex­ these kids." fresh start in life and I hope sim­ perimented grafting flowers in or­ Brother Mcintosh visited the in­ ilar programs will get underway der to create a black rose. I have stitutions at which the children for these children," he said. "They experimented with this but have lived and put in as much time as need help and literally beg for failed to create one so far, he he could with the youngsters. people to come and adopt them. said. If I do, it should be a real These kids are often locked up It is not really expensive to take prize winner. The original notes "like little animals," he said, add­ a child in," he pointed out. "All of the man who did do it were lost and he could never duplicate ing that "most people take the you need is patience, dedication his feat." comforts of home for granted. So and affection for these children. "I have never seen a perfect we bought a home so that we Otherwise, they will just get on could eventually take at least some your nerves, and, of course, you Black Rose," he said about the rare flower, "but I have a lot of children from the institutions into will fail to really help them." Mcintosh, whose first wife plants in the back of my home." our own care. Many of these kids passed, away, has two children of He has studied pain-killer plants have never been in a private home; his own, a 26-year-old son, Mal­ and once took some tropical flow­ some have never seen a Christmas colm, who lives in Milwaukee, ers from Hawaii back to Iowa to tree." One child Mcintosh has and a daughter, Mrs. Martha see how they would adapt to the was found as in infant in a shoebox at the corner of Webster and Lewis, wife of a soldier stationed change of weather. "They turned Clay Streets. "We named him in Vietnam. Mrs. Lewis has an out well," he said. Although he faces the end of John Webster Clay," Mcintosh adopted daughter, Anita—a 15year-old French girl now in High his sailing career, Brother Mcin­ stated. School. "We promised her a trip tosh lives a full, active life, one Five Children home to visit her relatives when that is dedicated not just to she finishes school," Mcintosh "Brotherhood of the Sea," but to The child, nicknamed "Fritz" all men, or more appropriately, is now in school. In addition to said. Unfortunately, Mcintosh had to children who will become men. Fritz, the Mcintosh's have Vicky, Betty, Calvin and Mandarin. It makes no difference to the 47year-old Seafarer what the chil­ dren's race or backeround mieht be—"a homeless child needs the affection he just can't get in an institution, regardless of how well it's run or how adequate the treat­ ment received." Thomas Lewis McBrayer Barry Stewart Lampert "I have two Negro, one white Please contact Mrs. Thomas L. child and two Mexican children," Please contact your wife, Brinhe said. "One of the kids. Man­ McBrayer, Wildwood Circle, da, at P. O. Box 384, Jackson­ darin, is nick-named Bunky the Gainesville, Georgia 30501, as ville, Florida 32201, as soon as Beaver because he bites when he soon as you possibly can. you possibly can. gets mad." Mcintosh has also ^ worked with such youth programs as Little League baseball. Little Stephen Bergania League football and the Boy Frank G. Flint, Sr. Please contact Joseph LiberScouts. Your son Frank, Jr., is getting man, Counsellor at Law, 60 East "It is the mixed and Negro chil­ 42nd Street, New York, N.Y. married on February 15 to Miss dren who have the hardest time of 10017, as soon as you can. Esther Manning. TTie wedding it," said Brother Mcintosh. "It is will be held at 3:30 p.m.. Holy frequently most difficult to find Trinity Church of Glen Bumie, Maryland. He is hopeful that you homes for them. Mrs. Mcintosh Jimmy Davis will be able to arrange to attend has also devoted much time to Please contact Mrs. Norma the ceremony. these youngsters. In addition she Stout at P.O. Box 36021, Hous­ has worked with so-called prob­ ton, Texas 77036, as soon as pos­ lem children. sible. "She had one boy who was con­ William Carls sidered an incorrigible—even the Please contact Mrs. Naomi institutions failed with him—^but R. L. Cooke Carls, Rt. 4, Box 42, Theodore, she straightened him out," Mcin­ A package is being held for you Alabama 36582 as soon as possi­ tosh said proudly. from the Maritime Overseas Cor­ ble about an important matter. Mrs. Mcintosh has helped a poration. You can claim, it at SIU ^ number of these youths, taking Headquarters in New York. teen-age boys and girls and steer­ Sid Sokolik ing them on the road to good jobs and education. 'These children Tony Radiz Your old friend Joseph Fried come back and visit us. If you Duke Duet would like you to is anxious to learn of your where­ devote time to the youngsters, they save his safety glasses for him and abouts. He asks that you write will express their feelings toward asks that you contact him as soon to him at 2000 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265. as possible. you," the Seafarer pointed out. �M Page Thirty SEAFARERS OAKLAND (Sea-Land), January 1— Chairman, M. Sanchez; Secretary, None. Repairs taken care of. $170.00 in ship's fund. Disputed OT in deck department. Discussion held regarding food situation. Steward department short of certain items. TRANSPANAMA (Hudson Water­ ways), December 21—Chairman, Frank Gomez; Secretary, Routson. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. Discussion held regarding retirement plan. ALCOA MARKETER (Alcoa), Decem­ ber 2B—Chairman, A. J. Tiermer, Jr.; Secretary, R. A. Sanchez. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), Decem­ ber 21—Chairman, H. R. Guymon : Sec­ retary, H. Ulrich. No beefs. Everything is running smoothly. Brother John 't. Games was re-elected to serve as ship's delegate. Discussion held regarding pen­ sion plan. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian). Decem­ ber 8—Chairman, A. Farrera ; Secretary, L. Pepper, Brother J. MacDonald was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $2.00 in ship's fund. Discussion held about use of travelers checks. AMERICAN VICTORY—(Hudson Waterways), January 1—Chairman, R. A. Lawrence; Secretary, John Kackur. Brother R. A. Lawrence was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by department dele­ gates. FAIRISLE (Pan Oceanic Tankers), December 28—Chairman, Joseph A. Ste­ vens ; Secretary, Lucien Drew. Everything is running smoothly. Few minor beefs to be taken up with patrolman. Brother Vernon Hopkins was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to the steward department for the excellent Christmas dinner. MANHATTAN (Hudson Waterways), January 12—Chairman, James Chianese; Secretary, James J. McLinden. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department to be squared away. STEEL CHEMIST (Isthmian), January 5—Chairman, S. Segnee; Secretary, L. J. Connolly. Brother Connolly was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $9.00 in ship's fund. There were no beefs reported by department delegates. UNFAIR fO LABOR DO NOT BUY DIRECTORYof UNION HAUiS SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Llndiey Wllliami Al Tanner Robert Matthewa SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS *75 4th Ave., Rklyn, (212) HY 9-4400 ALPENA, Mich 127 River St. (517) EL 4-3414 BALTIMORE, Md 1214 E. Baltimore St. (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Ma 443 Atlantic Avenue (417) Rl 2-0140 BUFFALO, N.Y 735 Waihington St, Sill (714) TL 3=9759 IBU (714) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III 93B3 Ewing Ave. SlU (312) SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1420 W. 25th St. (214) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich 10225 W. Jeffenon Ave. (313) VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 312 W. 2nd St. (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT. Mich P.O. Box 2B7 415 Main St. (414) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON. Tex 5804 Canal St. (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla 240B Pearl St. (904) EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J 99 Montgomery St. (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ale I South Lawrence St. (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La 430 Jackion Ave. (504) 529-7544 NORFOLK, Va 115 3rd St. (703) 422-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa 2404 S. 4th St. (215) DE 4-3818 PORT ARTHUR. Tax 1341 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., 350 Fraamont St. (415) DO 2-4401 INGER (Reynolds Metals), January 1 —Chairman, Percival L. Shauger; Secre­ tary, Howard K. Pierce. Brother T. Sanford was asked to continue to serve as ship's delegate, and the crew extended a vote of thanks to Brother Sanford for a jo'o well done. Vote of thanks was also extended to the steward department, and to Brother Gene Taylor, patrolman, for doing a fine job at payoff. TRANSSENECA (Hudson Waterways), January 5—Chairman, Timothy Sullivan ; Secretary, Luther Gadson. ,Ship'8 dele­ gate reported that everything is running as well as could be expected except for a few minor beefs. Discussion held re­ garding launch service in Chittagong where cargo was discharged. Brother DeWitt Hollowell was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. OVERSEAS JASON (Maritime Over­ seas), January 3—Chairman, Charles P. Moore; Secretary, M. C. Barton. Brother Cecil B. Thomas was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department delegates. No disputed OT. ->• January 31, 1969 LOG SANTURCE, P.R 1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 724-2848 SEATTLE, Waih 2505 First Avenue (204) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo 805 Del Mar (314) CE 1-1434 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St. (813) 229-2788 WILMiNGTON, Calif., 450 Seaside Ave. Terminal Island, Calif. (813) 832-7285 YOKOHAMA. Japan. Iseya BIdq., Room 801 1-2 Kaigan-Dori-Nakaku 2014971 Ext. TBI SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans Feb. 11—2:30 p.m. Mobile Feb. 12^—2:30 p.m. Wilmington . .Feb. 17—2:00 p.m. San Francisco Feb. 19—2:00 p.m. Seattle Feb. 21—2:00 p.m. New York ... Feb. 3^—2:30 p.m. PhiFdelphia. .Feb. 4—2:30 p.m. Baltimore ... Feb. 5—2:30 p.m. Detroit Feb. 14—2:30 p.m. Houston Feb. 10—2:30 p.m. United Industrial Workers New Orleans. Feb. 11—7:00 p.m. Mobile Feb. 12—7:00 p.m. New York ... Feb. 3—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia. - Feb. 4—^7:00 p.m. Baltimore .. . Feb. 5—7:00 p.m. ^Houston .. .Feb. 10—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Feb. 3—7:00 p.m. Alpena Feb. 3—7:00 p.m. Buffalo Feb. 3—7:00 p.m. Chicago ... .Feb. 3—7:00 p.m. Duluth Feb. 3—7:00 p.m. Frankfort .. .Feb. 3—7:00 p.m. 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-Wellcr DistlUcrics "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin StiU," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) Kingsport Press "World Book," "ChUdcmft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Root and Shoe Workers' Union) Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Section Chicago Feb. 11—7:30 p.m. tSault St Marie Feb. 13—7:30 p.m. Buffalo Feb. 12—7:30 p.m. Duluth Feb. 14—7:30 p.m. Cleveland .. .Feb. 14—7:30 p.m. Toledo Feb. 14—7:30 p.m. Detroit Feb. 10—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee . . Feb. 10—7:30 p.m. Boren Clay Products Co. (United Brick and Clay Workers) SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans.Feb. 11—5:00 p.m. Mobile Feb. 12—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia. .Feb. 4—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and un­ licensed) ..Feb. 5—5:00p.m. Norfolk .... Feb. 6—5:00 p.m. Houston Feb. 10—5:00 p.m. "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa lies. Boss Gloves, Richman (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) Railway Marine Region Philadelphia Feb. 11—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Feb. 12—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. ^Norfolk Feb. 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Feb. 10—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) t Meeting held at Labor Temple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. * Meeting held at Labor Temple, New­ port News. . t Meeting held at Galveston wharves. Baltimore Luggage Co. I-ady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) Starlite luggage Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) —\i>— White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) ^4 Gypsum Wallboard, American Gypsum Co. (United Cement Lime and Gypsum Workers International) R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) RJ> Pioneer Flour Mill (United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drink and Distillery Workers Local 110, San Antonio, Texas Giumarra Grapes (United Farm Workers) —— Magic Chef Pan Pacific Division (Stove, Furnace and Allied Appliance Workers International Union) <|> Tennessee Packers Reelfoot Packing Frosty Mom Valleydale Packers (Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America) <I> Fisher Price Toys (Doll and Toy Workers) — 4^ — Atlantic Products Sports Goods Owned by Cluett Peabody (Amalgamated Qothing Workers) FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be imid to anyone in any official Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's 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 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 auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are avoilable 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 Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland such imyment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime Overseas), Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six January B—Chairman, Anthony Powers ; fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, Secretary, D. O. Coker. No beefs were shali equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this reported by department delegates. Every­ All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any thing is running smoothly. 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, HALAULA VICTORY (Alcoa), January by the contracts between the Union and the'shipowners. Get to know your shipping RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ 12—Chairman, Frank Rakas, Jr.; Sec­ 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 retary, Reuben Belletty. Brother John F. feel 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 McCollon was elected to serve as ship's 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 delegate. Some disputed OT in deck de­ 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 partment to be taken up -with patrol­ shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board man. 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. OVERSEAS EXPLORER (Maritime Over­ as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution seas), November 24—Chairman, J. D. Har­ and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avaflable in all SIU halls. These mon ; Secretary, William Autry. Brother contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard quently, no Seafarer noay be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, Preston A. Blanc was elected to serve as 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 ship's delegate. There were no beefs and 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. no disputed OT reported by department or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIYITY DONATIONS. One of the basic ri^ts of delegates. erly, contact the nearest SlU 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 best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. "To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Folitlcal Activity Donation was established. Donations to STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), December from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and 29—Chairman, Create Vola; Secretary, Union, ofiScer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. F. S. Omega. No beefs and no disputed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been OT reported by department delegates. reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings In all constitu­ If at any time a Seafarer feds tiwt any of the above rights have been violated, tional ports. The responsibility for LOG poli^ is vested in an editorial boaid which Vote of thanka tvas extended to the that he has been denied his constltntlenal right of sccees to Union rocerds or in­ entire steward department, particularly consists of the Elzecutive Board of the Union. The Ebcecutive Board may delegate, ^or formation. he should immediaUiy notify SIU President Pan! Hall at headqoarters by the chief steward, for the well-prepared from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. eertlSod awU. retnm recdpt regneeted. menu during the holidays. �SEAFARERS Page Thirty One LOG Bght Additional Seafarer Veterans Join Expanding SlU Pension Ranks Wham The De Pauw Vlctoiy fled up at the dock In Naha, Okinawa, during a recent voy­ age, the ship Is In the South Atlantic and Caribbean lines fleet. While the vessel was In port, the Seafarers had lots of work to keep them busy. 1' The names of eight additional Seafarers have been added to the growing list of 'men collecting an SIU pension from the SIU after completing their sailing careers. The latest brothers to join the pension ranks are Raymond Flynn, Ray Deshong, Damaso Cruz, Isaac Craft, Henry Day, Olav Kjonbog, John Szczepan- ^ He makes his home in that city ski and Viktor Makko. and is a native of the sunshine Raymond Flynn sailed in the state. Brother Craft sailed in the steward department. He was a engine department and his last Seafarer for 30 years, joining in ship was the Battle Creek. He the Port of New Orleans. A long­ served in the Navy from 1923 to time resident of that city with his 1927. wife, Margaret, he was bom in A native of Perry, Florida, Cruz Flynn Deshong New Jersey. Brother Flynn's last ship was the Del Norte. Ray Deshong joined the Union in Miami in 1939. A native of Earl McCaskey. bosun, hoists a bucket of paint up to acting AB George Ham51+rtn u/hn !« r^/iJn+Inn tne ehin'« ' s+nr.lf. Dover, Florida, he now lives in New Orleans with his wife, Min­ nie. He sailed as FOWT and his last ship was the Del Santos, Damaso Cruz, a Seafarer 27 years, joined the SIU in the Port of New York. A native of Puerto Rico, he lives in Tmjillo Alto, P. R., with his wife, Ana. A cook, he last sailed aboard the Claiborne. A Seafarer since 1940, Isaac Craft joined the Union in Tampa. fire the rockets. "The land on either side of the Saigon River is flat and there is no place to hide," he pointed out. Bosun Earl McCaskey (left) and electrician Walter Fitzgerald discuss work to be done while the vessel is in port. The Seafarers are holding light bu|bs, which they will install. Kjonbog Henry Day also joined the SIU in Tampa and continues to live in that city. He was a member of the engine department and last work­ ed for the Cayle Lines. Seafarers on Overseas Rose Have Close Brush With YC Seafarers aboard the Overseas Rose, chartered by MSTS from the Maritime Overseas Corporation, came under rocket attack by the Vietcong, January 5, as it sailed through the Long Tau ship­ ping channel south of Saigon. Eric Joseph of the steward de­ trol boat set off a secondary ex­ partment described details of the plosion when it fired on a sus­ encounter in a letter to the LOG. pected rocket site 12 miles south­ east of the Capital. "The attack was launched at "Following the attack," he said, about 3 p.m.," Brother Joseph "a lot of Army brass came aboard writes. "Although a newspaper account gave the number of rock­ the ship, examined her and ques­ ets fired as two, all the Seafarers tioned the Captain." on here agree the number was A Seafarer since 1947, Brother three. The explosions were so Joseph joined the Union in the close to the ship that the crew- Port of Baltimore and has shipped members thought the ship was hit in the steward department ever for sure." since. He has been the subject of several stories in the Seafarers Joseph, who was in the galley Log, the most recent in the Au­ talking to the third cook, James gust 30, 1968, issue which re­ Barnes and the saloon messman, called his experiences in Czecho­ wrote that he wondered how the Vietcong were able to sneak in slovakia, prior to the Russian the heavy equipment needed to invasion. [i; Day Szczepanski Makko Olav Kjonbog held a steward's rating. Born in Norway, he lives in Materie, Louisiana, with his wife, Rosi. He last shipped on the Rebecca and joined the SIU in the Port of New Orleans. John Szczepanski sailed as cook and his last ship was the Albany. He is a native of Pennsylvania and joined the Union in the Port of New York. Brother Szczepan­ ski lives in Jersey City, N. J., with his wife, Maria. Viktor Makko sailed in the deck department as AB and bosun. A n^ive of Estonia, he now makes his home in Pasadena, Maryland, with his wife, Bernadine. His last ship was the Western Comet. He had sailed since 1943 when he joined the Union in the Port of New York. Visiting A Boneyard "Navy patrol boats are con­ stantly scanning the river and hel­ icopters fly over the river banks regularly, along with air force planes," he continued. "Yet die Vietcong with all this managed to sneak their equipment in and attack the ships in the river de­ spite all of this surveillance." In addition to the Overseas Rose, two other ships were fired on, but Navy officials reported the other vessels were not hit either. The SlU-contracted ship was 16 miles from Saigon when the Reds opened fire. American gunboats and heli­ copters fired on suspected enemy positions and soldiers were put ashore to search out the VC, but they met no resistance and there were no casualties on either side, Joseph wrote. A Navy river pa­ Bosun J. Tubman surveys some of the Liberty ships that have out­ lived their usefulness and are now at the scrapyard in Taiwan. The Amicus is very much alive and mid-way through Far East run. �SEAFARERS* LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT . AFL-CIO t f i^ri' .f I I I •') ; 'if ONFINED TO SHIP for many long days at sea in the pursuit of his trade, the Seafarer turns frequently to books for relaxation, for pleasure—or to increase his knowledge in any one of a wide variety of subjects. Life aboard^hip has been made as comfort­ able as possible due to Union gains. However, each vessel is, at best, a limited, temporary home. Seafarers are alert, intelligent and in­ tensely interested in the world around them. Reading, therefore, has become a favorite pas­ time of many. The Seafarers LOG Library program, inau­ gurated in 1953, aims to fill this need. Each SlU-manned vessel receives a fresh assortment of paperback volumes every three months. These new titles are taken aboard by the Un­ ion's patrolmen or representatives when they meet the ships for payoffs. This practice keeps the latest of reading material and fresh ideas readily available for Seafarers at all times. In addition to stocking the ships themselves, SlU packages of books are also delivered on a regular basis to all U.S. Public Health Service hospitals and all SlU halls maintain well stocked libraries. The SlU Library program aims at variety and, in keeping with this goal, no fewer than 200 new titles covering a wide-range of topics are delivered to each ship every year. To date, a total of close to three million paperbacks hove found their way to Seafarers through the ef­ forts of the Union. � 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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Title A name given to the resource January 31, 1969 Description An account of the resource Headlines: MARITIME BILLS SUBMITTED IN HOUSE ASK $1.5 BILLION TO UPGRADE FLEET JOHNSON’S FAREWELL TRIBUTE TO LABOR CITES PROGRESSIVE ROLE OF AFL-CIO MARITIME REMAINS NATIONAL STEPCHILD IN OUTGOING ADMINISTRATION’S BUDGET WIRTZ CALLS FOR $2 MINIMUM WAGE IN FINAL ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS SUPREME COURT BACKS TEXTILE UNION TO END 13 YEAR DARLINGTON BATTLE JOHNSON RECAPS HIS ADMINISTRATION, CALLS FOR CONTINUED SOCIAL ADVANCES BALLOTING PROCEDURES AND UNION TALLYING COMMITTEE REPORT ELECTION – 1969-1972 GAINS IN HEALTH, EDUCATION, WELFARE FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE ACHEIVEMENT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/31/1969 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. XXXI, No. 3 1969 Periodicals Seafarers Log